The Reel Life Of Director Ronald Neame (‘The Poseidon Adventure,’ ‘Hopscotch,’ ‘Meteor’)
Our latest director’s spotlight on Find Your Film has us covering Ronald Neame. We review his 1972 blockbuster hit The Poseidon Adventure and the 1980 Walter Matthau comedy Hopscotch. Co-host Eric Holmes also adds the 1979 flick Meteor for good measure!
Director Natasha Kermani Explores “Horror Tropes” And “True Experience” Behind ‘Lucky’
Director Natasha Kermani’s (Imitation Girl) latest feature Lucky centers on May (Brea Grant), a self-help author who is stacked by a masked killer. To stay alive she confronts on a daily basis and presumably kills him, only to see him return time and again. Kermani talked to Deepest Dream about the nuances of her darkly comic and thematically rich thriller.
Maya-Camille Broussard Spotlights Nutrition Goals And Healthy Living With Justice of the Pies
Today is International Women’s Day, and the documentary film series Five spotlights five women from five countries who are making a difference in their respective business. Chicago based Maya-Camille Broussard brings a purpose driven mission to Justice of the Pies, and she talked to Deepest Dream about how that journey comes from a personal place.
‘My Salinger’s Year’ Author Joanna Rakoff Impressed By Margaret Qualley’s Passion For Reading
If you love coming of age tales centered on the literary world, My Salinger Year should be your cup of tea. Based on Joanna Smith Rakoff’s memoir, the tale centers on Joanna’s (Margaret Qualley) early New York days as the assistant to J.D. Salinger’s literary agent (Sigourney Weaver). Rakoff talked to Deepest Dream about why Qualley was her “first choice.”
Find Your Film Podcast Praises “Profound Moments” In ‘Stray’ Documentary
This week on Find Your Film we review Stray, a Turkey set documentary that centers on the life of several dogs. The award winning film is directed by Elizabeth Lo, and all three of us had high praise for the doc. Other movies covered include the new Shudder release Lucky (I dug it, Bruce didn’t) and the Disney Plus release Raya and the Last Dragon!
Director Jacob Johnston Aims For A Psychologically Complex Tale With ‘Dreamcatcher’
Writer/director Jacob Johnston’s feature debut Dreamcatcher could have existed as a guilty pleasure hack and slasher, but he had other plans in mind. During his chat with Deepest Dream, Johnston elaborated on his layered storytelling approach to his film, a horror thriller that hits theaters, Digital and On Demand March 5.
Emily Tosta Talks Willy’s Wonderland, Inner Strength, And Mayans M.C. Experience
Emily Tosta plays Liv a youth who is tried of living in a town of violent animatronics in Willy’s Wonderland. Liv risks her life to aid a quiet drifter (Nicolas Cage) in the story, and this fighting spirit is not just relegated to the silver screen.
Amazon Gift Cards And ‘Inglourious Basterds’ Blu-Ray Giveaway From Deepest Dream!
For the latest giveaway I am offering up Two (2) Amazon Gift Cards priced at $25 each. Third place winner gets a Sealed Blu-ray copy of Inglourious Basterds!
‘Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry’ Delivers A Clear Eyed Picture Of Celebrated Artist
