“The Karate Kid” vets Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan team up for “Karate Kid: Legends,” a project directed by Jonathan Entwistle (“The End of the F**king World) and penned by Rob Lieber (“Peter Rabbit’). Macchio is also an executive producer on the project. Check out the trailer and share your thoughts!
“Nickel Boys” has received a healthy share of nominations during awards season, and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor received a Critics Choice nod (Supporting Actress) for her role. During the interview, Ellis-Taylor talked about what makes “Nickel Boys” director Ramell Ross a unique artist.
“Exhibiting Forgiveness,” one of my favorite films of 2024, is now available for rental/purchase and I have three (3) Digital Codes available. Honestly, I have no idea why this movie has not received a slew of nominations. There will be three lucky winners for this contest! Details below!
Filmmaker Alex Garland is following up “Civil War” with “Warfare,” a feature that he co-directs with Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza. Feature hits theaters in 2005. Check out the trailer and share your thoughts in the comments!
On this week’s CinemAddicts, co-hosts Bruce Purkey and Eric Holmes had vastly different opinions on “The Man in the White Van.” The good news is Eric really enjoyed the film. Unfortunately, you won’t be getting sunshine and rainbows with this post. Bruce described this movie as “terrible.” Check out his review for “The Man in the White Van,” a feature which is now playing in theaters.
Filmmaker Jaume Collet-Serra (“Unknown,” “Orphan”) delivers another first rate thriller with “Carry-On.” Boasting solid work from Taron Egerton and Jason Bateman, the feature also features standout supporting work from Danielle Deadwyler. Check out my spoiler free review below!
Conclave - Photo/poster credit Focus Features and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
We have Two (2) Digital Codes of the critically acclaimed (and box office hit) “Conclave” up for grabs. Thanks to Universal Pictures Home Entertainment for the opportunity. Giveaway details are below!
'Peas and Carrots' - Photo courtesy of Evan Oppenheimer
Filmmaker Evan Oppenheimer’s (“A Little Game”) new movie “Peas and Carrots” makes its world premiere tonight at Dances With Films. CinemAddicts co-host Eric Holmes talked to Oppenheimer about the feature. A healthy portion of the interview has Oppenheimer candidly reflecting on the various challenges he faced during the production. For some filmmaking insights and details on “Peas and Carrots,” check out Oppenheimer’s interview!
One gripe I have about the glut of cinematic and television content in streamers is a lack of visual style. You won’t find that problem with “Hippo,” a midnight movie family drama/thriller that is one of my favorite films of the year. Director Mark H. Rapaport talks about his production company Kinematics, his debut feature “Hippo,” and why he is passionate about the moving image.
