Rebecca: Lily James as Mrs. de Winter, Cr. KERRY BROWN/NETFLIX
It takes guts to remake Rebecca, and one wonders if director Ben Wheatley and company would be overshadowed by the presence of Alfred Hitchcock, Daphne Du Maurier, Laurence Olivier, Joan Fontaine (and let’s not forget Judith Anderson!). Eighty years is a long time between versions, and the great news is this Rebecca is worth your time.
Penned, directed and edited by David Raboy, The Giant is headlined by Odessa Young, an actress who has gained steady momentum thanks to Assassination Nation and Shirley (she’ll next be seen in The Stand). The Giant’s trailer has me hooked, as this brooding, atmospheric. thriller might be the real deal.
Thanks again to Universal Pictures Home Entertainment for helping me coordinate this latest giveaway, and if you are an animation fan this one is a must. This week I am giving away one copy of the DreamWorks 10-Movie Collection on Blu-ray (comes with digital code). Details below!
Harry Chapin is a singer/songwriter who is best known for his iconic tune “Cat’s in the Cradle.” Though the late artist has sold over 16 million albums, music was not his only passion. The new documentary Harry Chapin: When In Doubt Do Something chronicles his music career and his focus on trying to end world hunger.Â
With the overwhelming praise heaped on Netflix’s The Trial of the Chicago 7, it’s a no brainer that come October 16 this should be placed on your must watch list. The Aaron Sorkin directed feature is our main spotlight on the latest episode of Find Your Film, and check out the video to hear our discussion!
Stand-up comedian Steve Byrne’s diverse career includes creating and starring in Sullivan & Son and directing the 2018 documentary Always Amazing. His latest feature The Opening Act, which he directed and penned, is an engaging and insightful tale headlined by Jimmy O. Yang and a slew of revered comics. Check out the interview and see why he set out to make “the best f**king film about stand-up comedy.”
Cooper Raiff as ‘Alex’ and Dylan Gelula as ‘Maggie’ in Cooper Raiff’s S#!%HOUSE. Courtesy of IFC Films. An IFC Films Release.
Dishing out swear words is not my forte, but thankfully Shithouse is, for lack of a better word, the f**king s**t. It’s an eye-opening and audacious debut from writer/director Cooper Raiff that is filled with realized performances. Whether or not you love the moniker, peel an extra layer and you are in for one of a kind storytelling.
Thanks to Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, I am giving away one copy of ‘Focus Features: 10-Movie Spotlight Collection’ on Blu-ray. The set also comes with a digital code. Entry details featured in our post!
Possessor Uncut, directed by Brandon Cronenberg, is a film that will assuredly frustrate some and repel others. But, for those who cut their film teeth on David Cronenberg’s early works, such as Scanners, Rabid, and Videodrome, Possessor Uncut might be exactly what they are looking for. Before continuing, it must be noted that Brandon Cronenberg isn’t just copying his father’s style, Brandon has his own unique approach, an approach that contains a sort of visceral strangeness.
Teyonah Parris (Teri), Jahi Di'Allo Winston (Mouse) Photograph by HBO Max / William Gray
Directed by Angel Manuel Soto, Charm City Kings centers on Mouse (Jahi Di’Allo Winston), a 14-year-old in west Baltimore who attempts to join the Midnight Clique, a group of dirt bike riders who ultimately leave a deep impact on his life. Winston talked to Deepest Dream and elaborated on his sterling work on the film which co-stars Meek Mill (as his mentor Blax) and Teyonah Parris (as his hard working mother).
