Category: Movies

Dread Central Presents Undergoes Dread Rebrand With A ‘Lucky’ Endeavor

Dread Central Presents, the makers of the excellent Gothic thriller The Lodgers, is keeping things simple and changing its name to Dread. The Golem, the company's first in-house production, comes out February 5, and pre-production will soon begin on the Natasha Kermani (Imitation Girl) directed horror feature Lucky. Lucky centers on May, a suburban mom … Continue reading Dread Central Presents Undergoes Dread Rebrand With A ‘Lucky’ Endeavor

Mads Mikkelsen Recounts Beautiful And Emotional ‘Arctic’ Journey

Shot in Iceland over 19 days, Arctic is a film that's definitely worth catching if you dig survivalist dramas. In this post .I included audio of Mads Mikkelsen's reflection on shooting the end scene (which is a total knockout) and why he immediately said "yes" to the project. Arctic centers on Overgård, a man who … Continue reading Mads Mikkelsen Recounts Beautiful And Emotional ‘Arctic’ Journey

Director Nicolas Pesce Talks Split Screen, Visually Immersive World Of ‘Piercing’

Director Nicolas Pesce's (The Eyes of My Mother) mines the immersive worlds of Brian De Palma and Alfred Hitchcock (throw in a dash of giallo cinema as well) with Piercing. The narrative, based on a Ryû Murakami novel centers on a guy (Christopher Abbott) who decides to commit the perfect murder.Mia Wasikowska is the escort … Continue reading Director Nicolas Pesce Talks Split Screen, Visually Immersive World Of ‘Piercing’

Acclaimed Anime Flick ‘A Silent Voice’ Hits Blu-Ray In April

A Silent Voice, an anime feature directed by Naoko Yamada (Liz and the Blue Bird, Tamako Love Story), hits Blu-ray, DVD, and digital download April 2 from Eleven Arts Anime Studio and Shout! Factory. The project is based on Yoshitoki Oima's critically acclaimed manga.   The narrative centers on Shoko, a deaf elementary school girl … Continue reading Acclaimed Anime Flick ‘A Silent Voice’ Hits Blu-Ray In April

John Rhys-Davies Confronts The Undead In ‘Soldier of War’ Trailer

John Rhys-Davis, a revered character actor best known for his work in The Lord of the Rings films and two Indiana Jones flicks, is part of another fantastical plot (of an undead origin) with Soldier of War. Trailer is below! After the entrance to a military bunker hidden since World War II is discovered, an … Continue reading John Rhys-Davies Confronts The Undead In ‘Soldier of War’ Trailer

‘The Hate U Give’ and ‘Boy Erased’ Blu-Ray Giveaway From CinemAddicts

This week's Blu-ray giveaways from CinemAddicts will have two winners. First one gets my copy of The Hate U Give, and second winner gets Boy Erased. Entry details will be shorter, yet slightly different this time around, as I'm trying to get more subscribers to a couple of YouTube channels (mine and CinemAddicts!!). Entry details … Continue reading ‘The Hate U Give’ and ‘Boy Erased’ Blu-Ray Giveaway From CinemAddicts

Sam Elliott Faces Mortality In ‘The Man Who Killed Hitler And Then The Bigfoot’ Trailer

Sam Elliott is getting a ton of coverage thanks to his Oscar nominated performance in A Star Is Born. That's perfect timing for the February release of his next film The Man Who Killed Hitler And Then The Bigfoot. Check out the trailer below, and though I'll be posting a full review later, I'll give … Continue reading Sam Elliott Faces Mortality In ‘The Man Who Killed Hitler And Then The Bigfoot’ Trailer

Blu-ray Review: Immersive Storytelling From Rungano Nyoni Propels ‘I Am Not A Witch’

Out on DVD and digital today via Film Movement, the Zambia set I Am Not A Witch marks the directorial debut of Rungano Nyoni, a filmmaker who should be an intriguing voice in cinema for years to come. An uncompromising mixture of satire and drama, I Am Not A Witch is a film that's definitely … Continue reading Blu-ray Review: Immersive Storytelling From Rungano Nyoni Propels ‘I Am Not A Witch’

New Zealand Thriller ‘The Changeover’ Weaves Its Cinematic Spell In February

Here's the interesting thing about The Changeover, a New Zealand set thriller which, at the time of posting, has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The lead actress, Erana James, is an up and comer whose career should gain more momentum with its February 22nd release in theaters and On Demand. It was released back … Continue reading New Zealand Thriller ‘The Changeover’ Weaves Its Cinematic Spell In February

Flick City: Mia Goth Talks ‘Blue Valentine’ And ‘Summer With Monika’

I've tried different iterations in the past, but I'll be using the name "Flick City" from here on out. Basically, I'll be posting audio and video of filmmakers/actors/human beings discussing and recommending their all time favorite movies. First up is Mia Goth, who was seen last year in Suspiria and will be featured in the … Continue reading Flick City: Mia Goth Talks ‘Blue Valentine’ And ‘Summer With Monika’