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Review: ‘Anything For Jackson’ Is ‘Quality Cult Cinema’ From Director Justin G. Dyck
Anything For Jackson (2020, Shudder Exclusive) is a pitch black horror comedy that both subverts the genre and provides a surprising level of heart. As directed by Justin G. Dyck and written by Keith Cooper, Jackson always finds a way to either surprise, creep out, or delight it’s audiences at every turn.Â
Find Your Film Director’s Spotlight: Walter Hill (‘Southern Comfort’ and ‘Last Man Standing’)
On our latest episode of Find Your Film, we spotlight director Walter Hill. Instead of going for the obvious movies (The Warriors 48 Hrs., The Driver), I chose Southern Comfort (1981) and Last Man Standing (1996). Show breakdown of our podcast and audio below!
Trey Tucker Locks In On The Character Driven Dynamics Of ‘What Lies Below’
What Lies Below centers on Liberty (Ema Horvath), a teenager who believes her mom’s fiancé (Trey Tucker) is not what he appears to be. Tucker talked to us about this indie thriller, his memories of working on The Outpost, and why acting is one of his many interests.
Julien Temple Explores “Nature of Creativity” And Shane MacGowan’s Life In ‘Crock of Gold’
Directed by Julien Temple, Crock of Gold – A Few Rounds With Shane MacGowan delves into the life of the Irish vocalist who was best known as the lead singer/songwriter of the Pogues. During the interview, Temple (Absolute Beginners, Vigo: A Passion for Life) discussed why the documentary was a complex yet gratifying undertaking.
‘Wander’ Director April Mullen On Taking Big Swings And Collaborating With Aaron Eckhart
Aaron Eckhart delivers a heartbreaking and ennervating performance in Wander, a thriller directed by April Mullen which simply floored me. Mullen’s visceral and bracing visual approach had me on board with Wander from the jump, and during our interview she talked about crafting the film’s narrative landscape. Our chat is available below on video and podcast form!!
Dia Frampton Reflects On Rare Storytelling Aspects Of ‘I Hate New Year’s’ And Acting Journey
Actress/singer Dia Frampton (Meg & Dia, The Voice alum) headlines I Hate New Year’s, a romantic comedy about a music star named Layne (Frampton) who heads to Nashville to hang out with her best friend Cassie (Ashley Argota). Frampton, an accomplished singer/songwriter, has her biggest role to date, and she talked to us about her acting experience on I Hate New Year’s.
Director Luke Greenfield Talks Resonant Father And Son Dynamic Behind ‘Half Brothers’
Running at a brisk 96 minutes, Half Brothers centers on a Mexican aviation executive named Renato (Luis Gerardo Méndez) who discovers he has a sibling in America named Asher (Connor Del Rio). The relative strangers go on a road trip together at the request of their dying father. During my interview with director Luke Greenfield, he discussed the film’s heartfelt father/son story and briefly elaborated on the continuing popularity of The Girl Next Door!
‘Mank’ Review: David Fincher’s Latest Is A Vibrant And Incisive Look At Hollywood’s Golden Age Of Cinema
