(L to R) Sydney Kowalske as "Jessie", Justin Chon as "Antonio" and Alicia Vikander as "Kathy" in BLUE BAYOU, a Focus Features release. Credit : Focus Features
FilmmakerJustin Chon’s passion for spotlighting diverse Asian American stories (Gook, Ms. Purple) continues with Blue Bayou. Chon, who also penned the narrative, plays a Korean adoptee whose life with his wife Kathy (Alicia Vikander) and stepdaughter (Sydney Kowalske) is threatened by his possible deporation. Blue Bayou is an official selection of the 2021 Cannes Film Festival.
Several days after watching Dachra, my mind is still on a couple of images I probably will never shake. Depending on your cinematic tastes, that can be a great or a horrible thing. On the latest Find Your Film podcast, I praise the Tunisian horror thriller and co-hosts Bruce Purkey and Eric Holmes also recommend the feature.
After loving the heck out of Fear Street Part One: 1994, I did not expect Fear Street Part Two: 1978 to reach that same level of excellence. I was dead wrong, as the second installment is blessed with excellent performances (Sadie Sink, Emily Rudd, and Ryan Simpkins are the standouts) and pinpoint storytelling from filmmaker Leigh Janiak. Our spoiler free Find Your Film podcast review of Fear Street Part Two: 1978 is below!
Now available stateside On Demand, The Evil Next Door centers on Shirin (Dilan Gwyn), a woman who attempts to protect her boyfriend’s son (Eddie Eriksson Dominguez) from a supernatural entity. Filmmakers Tord Danielsson and Oskar Mellander discuss the challenges of making Shirin an initially unlikable character and elaborate on their visual approach to the thriller.
Thousands of hours of footage from Val Kilmer’s home movies and on set interactions have been edited into the 109 minute documentary Val. Featuring narration from his son Jack Kilmer, the project hits theaters July 23 and debuts on Prime Video August 6. The trailer debuted this morning.
Mary J. Blige’s My Life is an intimate look at the nine-time Grammy winning artist, and the 25th anniversary of her most personal album (My Life) is celebrated in the documentary. Filmmaker Vannessa Roth talked to Deepest Dream about the “human connection” this is a vital part of Blige’s world.
This week’s Find Your Film contains a documentary (Rebel Hearts) and hybrid feature (I Carry You With Me) that we all love. I also enjoyed the thriller The Evil Next Door (Eric & Bruce had differing opinions) and Eric and I absolutely flipped over Werewolves Within (Bruce hated it). Check out our latest episode for more info on these features!
Sam Richardson in WEREWOLVES WITHIN, produced by Ubisoft Film & Television, Vanishing Angle, and Sam Richardson. IFC Films will release the film June 25th, 2021 in select theaters and on demand.
Since April I have been getting hooked, in a good way, to crypto. It’s a fascinating world (for the good and bad), but my movie love has taken a hit in the past several months. Director Josh Ruben serves up the perfect elixer to slap me out of my cinematic slumber with Werewolves Within. Headlined by Sam Rarchardson (Veep) and Milana Vayntrub (This Is Us), the horror/mystery/comedy engaged this viewer to the bitter end!!
Andy Señor Jr.’s lifelong connection with Rent began when he played Ángel on Broadway and other parts of the world. Revolution Rentdocuments Señor Jr.’s journey of bringing the production to Cuba. Directors Victor Patrick Alvarez and Señor Jr. talked to Deepest Dream about the documentary’s challenges and why “Bomba” was a necessary part of realizing their goals.
On the latest Find Your Film episode we have three first rate movies to recommend. “The Penny Black” and “Undine” are new movies and “The Abominable Dr. Phibes,” headlined by Vincent Price, is a cult classic. Check out the audio and video versions of our FYF podcast below!
