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Riz Ahmed Reflects On Transformative ‘Sound of Metal’ Experience

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Sound of Metal features Riz Ahmed as Ruben, a punk-metal drummer whose dramatic hearing loss leads him to check into a sober house for the deaf. Ahmed’s locked in and inspired work is one of this year’s finest performances, and expect his name to be mentioned come awards season. My video interview with Ahmed is in the post.

‘1917’ And ‘Mission: Impossible Fallout’ 4K Ultra HD Giveaway From CinemAddicts!!

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This week I’m giving away my sealed copies of 1917 (Blu-ray, DVD, & Digital Code) and Mission: Impossible Fallout (4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, Digital). Giveaway details in the post!!

‘Fatman’ Directors Ian And Eshom Nelms Talk Mel Gibson, Woodlake Childhood, And ‘Army Of Darkness’!!

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I’m just going to get this out of the way and proclaim my unabashed love for Fatman. Mel Gibson as Santa is just one of many awesome things about the feature (I can’t wait for its Blu-ray release). My review is here, but whether you love this movie or not, directors Ian and Eshom Nelms are engaged interviewees. 

Director Andrzej Bartkowiak Takes Indie Approach To Filming ‘Dead Reckoning’

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India Eisley and K.J. Apa in "Dead Reckoning" (Shout! Studios)

 

It was a pleasure to talk to director Andrzej Bartkowiak (Romeo Must Die, Doom, Maximum Impact). His latest feature Dead Reckoning features K.J. Apa as Niko, an immigrant who is torn between assimilating in America and honoring the plans of his family (Scott Adkins plays his brother). During our interview, Bartowiak discussed how he was able to bring a ton of production value to an indie feature

Fortune Feimster And Dulcé Sloan Talk ‘Chick Fight’ And Expanding Creative Horizons

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Chick Fight co-stars Fortune Feimster and Dulcé Sloan are stand-up comics who are, in essence, versatile artists. Both of them have spearheaded their own podcasts (Sincerely Fortune and That Blackass Show), and they talked to Deepest Dream about how comedy is just part of their repertoire.

‘Fatman’ Review: Mel Gibson’s Christmas Movie Is Chock-Full Of Cinematic Goodness

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Mel Gibson in "Fatman" (Saban Films).
Headlined by Mel Gibson as Santa Claus, Fatman boasts an entirely out there and original plot. If you have seen (and enjoyed) 2017’s film noir hybrid Small Town Crime, you know brothers Ian and Esholm Nelms don’t play it safe with their narratives. Though this approach may have its detractors, I was immediately hooked with Fatman.

‘Echo Boomers’ Director Seth Savoy Talks Creative Environment of Chicago, Persistence, And Michael Shannon Collaboration

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Patrick Schwarzenegger as Lance Zutterland in the action/thriller film, “ECHO BOOMERS,” a Saban Films release. Photo courtesy of Saban Films.

 

Seth Savoy makes his feature directing debut with Echo Boomers, a propulsive crime thriller set in Chicago that features Patrick Schwarzenegger, Alex Pettyfer, and Michael Shannon. Savoy will forever be in my good graces as he was understanding and accomodating after I could not conduct our first interview. More importantly, he had a ton of insightful things to say about his filmmaking journey with Echo Boomers.

‘Chick Fight’ Interview: Malin Akerman And Bella Thorne Discuss Driven Natures And Producing

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Malin Akerman stars and produces Chick Fight, the story of a woman who joins an all-female fight club to bring a bit of strength into her life. The comedy, which features its share of fights and laughs, is also an ennervating look at taking action in one’s life. During the Zoom interview, Akerman and co-star Bella Thorne discuss what motivates them and how producing is an integral aspect of their careers.

Find Your Film Director Spotlight: Joe Dante (‘Matinee’ & ‘Gremlins’)

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For our latest director spotlight, Find Your Film’s Bruce Purkey picked Joe Dante. Fellow co-host Eric Holmes’ favorite movie is Gremlins, and we cover that film and Matinee on this episode. My interview with Joe Dante is also included at the tail end of the show!

‘Joker’ 4K and ‘Birds of Prey’ 4K Ultra HD Giveaway From CinemAddicts!

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This week’s Best Buy trip yielded several pretty cool grabs. I’m offering up the 4K Ultra HD copies of Joker and Birds of Prey. Both discs are sealed! Giveaway details below!