When it comes to the classics of cinema—and sometimes the dregs—it’s always fun to think about what might’ve been. Casting especially can be a strange alchemy between actor and role, and when the formula is off, it’s easy to ponder whether the spell would work at all. Can you imagine Robert Redford as Michael Corleone? What about Tom Selleck as Indiana Jones? And it’s an interesting challenge to envision what Tim Burton’s Batman might’ve been if it starred Bill Murray versus Robin Williams.
The casting of Neo in The Matrix is another legendary “what if?” in movie history. The 1999 classic, which just turned 25 years old earlier this month, is now beloved for its reinvention of Keanu Reeves. He plays Neo in the film; a former sad sack hacker who discovers he’s actually a superpowered messiah sent to free us from a digital prison.
The casting of Neo in The Matrix is another legendary “what if?” in movie history. The 1999 classic, which just turned 25 years old earlier this month, is now beloved for its reinvention of Keanu Reeves. He plays Neo in the film; a former sad sack hacker who discovers he’s actually a superpowered messiah sent to free us from a digital prison.
- 4/22/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Stories about misfits of any kind that come together to form the families they always missed has always been one of cinema's favorite concepts. Isaac Hirotsu Woofter, an award-winning script writer and actor comes with his own take of the concept, bringing together different types of misfits, from various aspects of the (US) society, and placing them in New York.
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Bella is a young woman who cannot stand watching her mentally ill uncle/stepfather torturing her mother. When she realizes he has hidden her college acceptance letter, essentially preventing her dreams of going to art school, she kicks him out of the house, supposedly for the last time. However, when her mother, Yeva, takes him back once more, Bella decides to take her pocket squirrel and head to NYC with no money, no friends, no roof, and too much pride to turn back.
“Bound” review is part of the Submit Your Film Initiative
Bella is a young woman who cannot stand watching her mentally ill uncle/stepfather torturing her mother. When she realizes he has hidden her college acceptance letter, essentially preventing her dreams of going to art school, she kicks him out of the house, supposedly for the last time. However, when her mother, Yeva, takes him back once more, Bella decides to take her pocket squirrel and head to NYC with no money, no friends, no roof, and too much pride to turn back.
- 4/13/2024
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
The Matrix franchise has to be one of the greatest sci-fi movie series ever made that has pushed the genre to a new height. But it was never easy to make it. There were a lot of changes in the cast of several characters, including Neo and Trinity. But interestingly, the Wachowskis presented the script in a very different way.
Keanu Reeves as Neo in The Matrix films
Directed by the Wachowski siblings; Lilly Wachowski and Lana Wachowski, The Matrix franchise started on a weird note, at least not what Warner Brothers expected. The duo reportedly presented the script in a format that was beyond the wildest imagination of the studio. No wonder they picked it up after several rejections from so many different studios.
The Unusual Presentation Of The Matrix Script By The Wachowskis Lilly Wachowski and Lana Wachowski. Credit: Creative Commons
The first installment of The Matrix was...
Keanu Reeves as Neo in The Matrix films
Directed by the Wachowski siblings; Lilly Wachowski and Lana Wachowski, The Matrix franchise started on a weird note, at least not what Warner Brothers expected. The duo reportedly presented the script in a format that was beyond the wildest imagination of the studio. No wonder they picked it up after several rejections from so many different studios.
The Unusual Presentation Of The Matrix Script By The Wachowskis Lilly Wachowski and Lana Wachowski. Credit: Creative Commons
The first installment of The Matrix was...
- 4/1/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
(Welcome to Tales from the Box Office, our column that examines box office miracles, disasters, and everything in between, as well as what we can learn from them.)
"Whoa." This is the famous word uttered by Keanu Reeves in "The Matrix" that has become a meme, one of the actor's most quoted lines, and perhaps the best way to sum up this movie's unexpected impact on cinema when it arrived in 1999. The movie is now immortalized as one of the most heralded and groundbreaking blockbusters of all time. But 25 years ago, this seemed like anything but a sure bet.
From a pair of underdog directors to visuals that had never been pulled off in film before, this is a movie that had just about everything working against it. Every movie is a miracle, but this movie is perhaps the miracle of all miracles. It is — not to overstate the point...
"Whoa." This is the famous word uttered by Keanu Reeves in "The Matrix" that has become a meme, one of the actor's most quoted lines, and perhaps the best way to sum up this movie's unexpected impact on cinema when it arrived in 1999. The movie is now immortalized as one of the most heralded and groundbreaking blockbusters of all time. But 25 years ago, this seemed like anything but a sure bet.
From a pair of underdog directors to visuals that had never been pulled off in film before, this is a movie that had just about everything working against it. Every movie is a miracle, but this movie is perhaps the miracle of all miracles. It is — not to overstate the point...
- 3/30/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
The Matrix cast and crew revolutionized movies 25 years ago with a mesmerizing story and cutting-edge technology. Directed by the Wachowskis, The Matrix became a surprise hit in 1999 and launched a franchise that extended to movies, comics, and video games.
Keanu Reeves gave a career-defining performance as Neo, paving the way for his status as a bonafide action star and fan-favorite actor. His supporting cast in The Matrix included Carrie-Anne Moss, Laurence Fishburne, and Hugo Weaving. Together, they delivered a movie that influenced a generation of filmmaking and holds up 25 years later. The Matrix may have been a surprise then, but now it’s no wonder the cast remains active in movies and TV.
Keanu Reeves Keanu Reeves | Brenda ChaseOnline USA, Inc (L); Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images (R)
Before being cast in The Matrix, Keanu Reeves was best known for the Bill and Ted comedies and action movies like Point Break and Speed.
Keanu Reeves gave a career-defining performance as Neo, paving the way for his status as a bonafide action star and fan-favorite actor. His supporting cast in The Matrix included Carrie-Anne Moss, Laurence Fishburne, and Hugo Weaving. Together, they delivered a movie that influenced a generation of filmmaking and holds up 25 years later. The Matrix may have been a surprise then, but now it’s no wonder the cast remains active in movies and TV.
Keanu Reeves Keanu Reeves | Brenda ChaseOnline USA, Inc (L); Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images (R)
Before being cast in The Matrix, Keanu Reeves was best known for the Bill and Ted comedies and action movies like Point Break and Speed.
- 3/29/2024
- by Matt Moore
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Stars: Kristen Stewart, Katy O’Brien, Jena Malone, Anna Baryshnikov, Ed Harris, Dave Franco | Written and Directed by Rose Glass
Lou (Kristen Stewart) lives a remotely modest life, working as a gym manager in a small town in New Mexico. She soon meets Jackie (Katy O’Brien), an ambitious bodybuilder with dreams of competing in Las Vegas. As the two grow closer, Lou’s family dynamics take over their lives, leading to disastrous consequences.
Let’s begin by stating the obvious — Rose Glass’ work in Love Lies Bleeding has changed the lesbian canon of cinema forever. Even in 2024, a shrewd, meaningful sapphic movie that doesn’t try to be sexual for the sake of pleasure is terribly hard to come by, with golden nuggets such as Carol and Disobedience passing muster. While these often-tragic love stories are all well and good, Glass has doubled down on her unique offerings by incorporating genre and nuanced scope,...
Lou (Kristen Stewart) lives a remotely modest life, working as a gym manager in a small town in New Mexico. She soon meets Jackie (Katy O’Brien), an ambitious bodybuilder with dreams of competing in Las Vegas. As the two grow closer, Lou’s family dynamics take over their lives, leading to disastrous consequences.
Let’s begin by stating the obvious — Rose Glass’ work in Love Lies Bleeding has changed the lesbian canon of cinema forever. Even in 2024, a shrewd, meaningful sapphic movie that doesn’t try to be sexual for the sake of pleasure is terribly hard to come by, with golden nuggets such as Carol and Disobedience passing muster. While these often-tragic love stories are all well and good, Glass has doubled down on her unique offerings by incorporating genre and nuanced scope,...
- 3/18/2024
- by Jasmine Valentine
- Nerdly
The Criterion Collection has announced its slate of releases for June 2024, which is headlined by 4K restorations of two of the boutique label’s most popular Blu-rays and four new high profile additions to the collection.
David Lynch’s landmark 1986 neo-noir horror film, which marked his first collaboration with Laura Dern alongside her future “Twin Peaks: The Return” co-star Kyle McLachlan, will be re-released by Criterion with a new 4K transfer. It joins Lynch’s “Eraserhead,” “Mulholland Drive,” “Lost Highway,” “Inland Empire,” “The Elephant Man,” and “Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me” in the Criterion 4K library.
Also getting the 4K treatment is Terry Gilliam’s “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,” which sees Johnny Depp playing Hunter S. Thompson stand-in Raoul Duke in a psychedelic adaptation of the landmark countercultural novel.
New additions to the collection include Lana and Lilly Wachowski’s “Bound,” Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s “Querelle,” Emilio Fernández’s “Victims of Sin,...
David Lynch’s landmark 1986 neo-noir horror film, which marked his first collaboration with Laura Dern alongside her future “Twin Peaks: The Return” co-star Kyle McLachlan, will be re-released by Criterion with a new 4K transfer. It joins Lynch’s “Eraserhead,” “Mulholland Drive,” “Lost Highway,” “Inland Empire,” “The Elephant Man,” and “Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me” in the Criterion 4K library.
Also getting the 4K treatment is Terry Gilliam’s “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,” which sees Johnny Depp playing Hunter S. Thompson stand-in Raoul Duke in a psychedelic adaptation of the landmark countercultural novel.
New additions to the collection include Lana and Lilly Wachowski’s “Bound,” Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s “Querelle,” Emilio Fernández’s “Victims of Sin,...
- 3/15/2024
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
Ready for a cinematic “walk on the wild side”? Perhaps something in the film noir category, but not similar to something you’d run across on one of those nostalgia streaming channels. Maybe something set just before the turn of the century rather than the decade post-wwii. Sure, this new flick is a crime thriller involving multiple murders, but that’s just one aspect. Let’s see, there’s a big (truly huge) daughter/father conflict so it’s a family drama. And it’s certainly a romance ala’ girl meets girl. Oh, and one of them is seeking fame in the competitive world of female bodybuilding events. Now, that’s really different and certainly unique. Mix all those genres and subplots together and you get an insight into the provocative title, Love Lies Bleeding.
Oh, the backdrop year is in the 20th century, way back in 1989. We first meet...
Oh, the backdrop year is in the 20th century, way back in 1989. We first meet...
- 3/15/2024
- by Jim Batts
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Exclusive: Amazon has greenlighted a documentary on the life of NBA legend Allen Iverson from Shaquille O’Neal’s Jersey Legends, a division of Authentic Studios, and Stephen Curry’s Unanimous Media.
Directed by One9, the film looks at the way in which Iverson’s authentic voice and unapologetic expression of style paved the way for future generations and revolutionized the culture of the NBA. From his origins in Hampton, Va, to his ascent as one of the most tenacious and exhilarating basketball players of all time, Iverson fearlessly embraced his individuality both on and off the court.
His personality and fierce competitive spirit endeared him to fans, teammates, and opposing players alike. Now, through unprecedented access and personal stories, along with interviews with family, friends, and fellow NBA players and coaches, Iverson shares a more reflective side of his present-day self, as he realizes his cultural impact long after his...
Directed by One9, the film looks at the way in which Iverson’s authentic voice and unapologetic expression of style paved the way for future generations and revolutionized the culture of the NBA. From his origins in Hampton, Va, to his ascent as one of the most tenacious and exhilarating basketball players of all time, Iverson fearlessly embraced his individuality both on and off the court.
His personality and fierce competitive spirit endeared him to fans, teammates, and opposing players alike. Now, through unprecedented access and personal stories, along with interviews with family, friends, and fellow NBA players and coaches, Iverson shares a more reflective side of his present-day self, as he realizes his cultural impact long after his...
- 3/14/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Creo has announced the jury for the 2024 Sony Future Filmmaker Awards.
Director Justin Chadwick serves as chair for the second year in a row. He is joined on the jury by Michael Barker and Tom Bernard, co-founders and co-presidents of Sony Pictures Classics; cinematographer Rob Hardy ASC, Bsc; cinematographer Kate Reid Bsc; cinematographer Robert Primes ASC; and Australian filmmaker Unjoo Moon.
Chadwick said, “It is such a pleasure to return as Chair of this new prestigious panel of decorated creatives. Last year, we brought to the forefront 30 exceptionally talented filmmakers from across the world, each of whom had the unique chance to access the inner workings of the industry in Los Angeles, opening doors to career-launching opportunities. From my own experience, the art of the short film is by no means one to be underestimated, and I look forward to discovering more brilliant, talented individuals through this upcoming selection.”
In...
Director Justin Chadwick serves as chair for the second year in a row. He is joined on the jury by Michael Barker and Tom Bernard, co-founders and co-presidents of Sony Pictures Classics; cinematographer Rob Hardy ASC, Bsc; cinematographer Kate Reid Bsc; cinematographer Robert Primes ASC; and Australian filmmaker Unjoo Moon.
Chadwick said, “It is such a pleasure to return as Chair of this new prestigious panel of decorated creatives. Last year, we brought to the forefront 30 exceptionally talented filmmakers from across the world, each of whom had the unique chance to access the inner workings of the industry in Los Angeles, opening doors to career-launching opportunities. From my own experience, the art of the short film is by no means one to be underestimated, and I look forward to discovering more brilliant, talented individuals through this upcoming selection.”
In...
- 3/13/2024
- by Jazz Tangcay and Diego Ramos Bechara
- Variety Film + TV
Clockwise from top left: Thelma And Louise (MGM), Chicago (Miramax), The Handmaiden (Cj Entertainment), and Ocean’s 8 (Warner Bros.)Graphic: The A.V. Club
The trailers for the upcoming films Drive-Away Dolls (opening February 23) and Love Lies Bleeding (opening March 8) have us thinking about all the badass women who have...
The trailers for the upcoming films Drive-Away Dolls (opening February 23) and Love Lies Bleeding (opening March 8) have us thinking about all the badass women who have...
- 2/23/2024
- by Cindy White
- avclub.com
Lilly Wachowski is bound to direct “Trash Mountain,” a queer comedy-drama starring rising comedian and actor Caleb Hearon. The film follows a young gay man living in Chicago who returns to his hometown in Missouri following the death of his hoarder father.
Along with starring in the feature, Hearon also co-wrote the script with Ruby Caster. Colin Trevorrow, who directed Hearon in “Jurassic World Dominion,” is producing the feature with his banner Metronome Film Co., alongside Eddie Vaisman and Julia Lebedev for Sight Unseen.
“Trash Mountain” will mark the first solo directorial feature effort for Wachowski, who is best known for writing and helming the original “Matrix” trilogy with her sister, Lana Wachowski. The duo’s other projects include the lesbian crime thriller “Bound” and the colorful manga adaptation “Speed Racer.”
In recent years, Lilly has worked in television, as a co-creator of Netflix’s “Sense 8” and as a showrunner,...
Along with starring in the feature, Hearon also co-wrote the script with Ruby Caster. Colin Trevorrow, who directed Hearon in “Jurassic World Dominion,” is producing the feature with his banner Metronome Film Co., alongside Eddie Vaisman and Julia Lebedev for Sight Unseen.
“Trash Mountain” will mark the first solo directorial feature effort for Wachowski, who is best known for writing and helming the original “Matrix” trilogy with her sister, Lana Wachowski. The duo’s other projects include the lesbian crime thriller “Bound” and the colorful manga adaptation “Speed Racer.”
In recent years, Lilly has worked in television, as a co-creator of Netflix’s “Sense 8” and as a showrunner,...
- 2/12/2024
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
It's difficult to encapsulate the importance of Lana and Lilly Wachowski as directors. While the queer crime thriller "Bound" marked the sisters' directorial debut, it was their 1999 hit "The Matrix" that completely changed the landscape of science-fiction cinema forever. In 2021, the franchise's fourth installment, "The Maxtrix Resurrections" was released, but the film was a solo directorial venture from Lana Wachowski. Lilly has not directed a film since 2015's "Jupiter Ascending," but spent time directing season 1 of "Sense 8" and serving as the showrunner for "Work in Progress." The former was yet another sci-fi epic, but the latter is a sweet, semi-autobiographical queer dramedy starring Abby McEnany. It seems that working on this series must have inspired Lilly to continue similar creative ventures because according to a report from Collider, her next feature film is "Trash Mountain" starring Caleb Hearon.
Hearon co-wrote the film with Ruby Caster ("Bleeding Love"), and the...
Hearon co-wrote the film with Ruby Caster ("Bleeding Love"), and the...
- 2/12/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
When a magnificently gnarled Ed Harris, wearing stringy Argus Filch hair and chomping on a horned beetle in a moment of psychotic rage is far from the weirdest thing in a movie, you know you’re in for a wild experience. That’s what Brit director Rose Glass delivers in Love Lies Bleeding, a lesbian neo-noir drenched in brooding nightscapes, violent crime and more hardcore KStew cool than has ever been packaged in such a potent concentrate. Seriously, is there anyone who doesn’t want to watch Kristen Stewart flicking back a greasy shag, driving an old pickup and chain-smoking in grubby tank tops?
Glass instantly established herself as a singular talent with her 2021 debut, Saint Maud, an audacious shot of undiluted terror and spiraling insanity that announced an idiosyncratic new voice in horror. She follows with a swerve into romantic, sexual and physical obsession that fearlessly keeps upping the...
Glass instantly established herself as a singular talent with her 2021 debut, Saint Maud, an audacious shot of undiluted terror and spiraling insanity that announced an idiosyncratic new voice in horror. She follows with a swerve into romantic, sexual and physical obsession that fearlessly keeps upping the...
- 1/21/2024
- by David Rooney
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Yen Press, the American manga, graphic novel and light novel publisher, disclosed their best selling titles for the year 2023 on Jan 16, 2024. It was revealed in a video posted on their official Twitter account, which highlighted the feats of the publisher in the previous year.
The video revealed that Yen Press had published a total of 618 books, with the top genres being fantasy, science-fiction, action-adventure, romance and horror.
The complete list of Yen Press’ best selling manga, novels, as well as their top debut manga/manhwa and novels, can be read below:
Best Selling Manga/Manhwa Of 2023: Toilet-Bound Hanako-Kun Solo Leveling Oshi No Ko Bungo Stray Dogs Sasaki And Miyano Best Selling Novels Of 2023: Overlord Solo Leveling That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime Bungo Stray Dogs So I’m a Spider, So What? Best Selling Debut Manga/Manhwa Of 2023: Oshi no Ko The Summer Hikaru...
The video revealed that Yen Press had published a total of 618 books, with the top genres being fantasy, science-fiction, action-adventure, romance and horror.
The complete list of Yen Press’ best selling manga, novels, as well as their top debut manga/manhwa and novels, can be read below:
Best Selling Manga/Manhwa Of 2023: Toilet-Bound Hanako-Kun Solo Leveling Oshi No Ko Bungo Stray Dogs Sasaki And Miyano Best Selling Novels Of 2023: Overlord Solo Leveling That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime Bungo Stray Dogs So I’m a Spider, So What? Best Selling Debut Manga/Manhwa Of 2023: Oshi no Ko The Summer Hikaru...
- 1/19/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
The birthplace of such recent gems as Hannah Ha Ha, Retrograde, The Civil Dead, Yelling Fire In An Empty Theater, and Waiting for the Light to Change, the Slamdance Film Festival returns for its 29th edition, kicking off January 20 in Utah and January 23 online. One title that especially caught our eye is Love and Work, the latest from Pete Ohs, who last directed the SXSW hit Jethica. Starring Stephanie Hunt, Will Madden, Frank Mosley, Alexi Pappas, and John S. Davies, we’re pleased to exclusively premiere the film’s first teaser ahead of a Slamdance debut on January 20.
Here’s a synopsis:
Diane arrives at the shoe factory looking for a job. She meets the boss, nails the interview and gets hired on the spot, immediately joining a small team of co-workers led by a helpful Texan named Fox.
She’s great at her job but before her first day of work ends,...
Here’s a synopsis:
Diane arrives at the shoe factory looking for a job. She meets the boss, nails the interview and gets hired on the spot, immediately joining a small team of co-workers led by a helpful Texan named Fox.
She’s great at her job but before her first day of work ends,...
- 1/4/2024
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
Supervising sound editor and designer Dane A. Davis — who won an Oscar for 1999’s The Matrix — will receive Motion Picture Sound Editors’ Career Achievement Award during the org’s 71st annual Golden Reel Awards, which will be held March 3 at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles.
“With his work on The Matrix, Dane Davis set a new standard for how to use sound to create worlds, add impact to stories, and arouse the emotions of the audience,” said Mpse president Mark Lanza. “Since then, he has continued to innovate across features, animation, television, and other mediums. We are excited to recognize his unique accomplishments with our annual Career Achievement Award.”
Davis has been a sound editor and designer for four decades. His roughly 180 film, TV and game credits include the Wachowski sisters’ Matrix series, as well as Speed Racer, Sense8, Bound, and Jupiter Ascending. Additional credits include Allen v Farrow,...
“With his work on The Matrix, Dane Davis set a new standard for how to use sound to create worlds, add impact to stories, and arouse the emotions of the audience,” said Mpse president Mark Lanza. “Since then, he has continued to innovate across features, animation, television, and other mediums. We are excited to recognize his unique accomplishments with our annual Career Achievement Award.”
Davis has been a sound editor and designer for four decades. His roughly 180 film, TV and game credits include the Wachowski sisters’ Matrix series, as well as Speed Racer, Sense8, Bound, and Jupiter Ascending. Additional credits include Allen v Farrow,...
- 12/8/2023
- by Carolyn Giardina
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Motion Picture Sound Editors said today that Supervising Sound Editor/Sound Designer Dane A. Davis will receive its 2024 Career Achievement Award during its 71st annual Golden Reel Awards in March.
Davis is known for his Oscar winning work on The Matrix, and for his creative contributions to that film’s sequels and scores of other films and television shows.
“With his work on The Matrix, Dane Davis set a new standard for how to use sound to create worlds, add impact to stories, and arouse the emotions of the audience,” said Mpse President Mark Lanza. “Since then, he has continued to innovate across features, animation, television, and other mediums. We are excited to recognize his unique accomplishments with our annual Career Achievement Award.”
Davis has been a sound designer and sound editor for more than 40 years with over 180 film, television, and game credits. Along with his Oscar for The Matrix,...
Davis is known for his Oscar winning work on The Matrix, and for his creative contributions to that film’s sequels and scores of other films and television shows.
“With his work on The Matrix, Dane Davis set a new standard for how to use sound to create worlds, add impact to stories, and arouse the emotions of the audience,” said Mpse President Mark Lanza. “Since then, he has continued to innovate across features, animation, television, and other mediums. We are excited to recognize his unique accomplishments with our annual Career Achievement Award.”
Davis has been a sound designer and sound editor for more than 40 years with over 180 film, television, and game credits. Along with his Oscar for The Matrix,...
- 12/8/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Actor Peter Spellos had over 150 screen acting and vocal performance credits to his name, but genre fans are most likely to remember him as Orville Ketchum from the slasher movie Sorority House Massacre II and its companion piece Hard to Die, as well as the brief appearance he made as the character Tracy’s father in Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare. Outside of horror, he’s best known for providing the voice of Sky-Byte in 39 episodes of the animated series Transformers: Robots in Disguise. Unfortunately, we have very sad news to share today, as it has been confirmed that Spellos has passed away at age 69 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born on March 1, 1954, Spellos passed away yesterday, November 19th, at the Franciscan Hospice House in Indianapolis. His brother, James Spellos, notified TMZ that his family is planning an online “celebration of life” gathering for his fans.
Spellos was credited...
Born on March 1, 1954, Spellos passed away yesterday, November 19th, at the Franciscan Hospice House in Indianapolis. His brother, James Spellos, notified TMZ that his family is planning an online “celebration of life” gathering for his fans.
Spellos was credited...
- 11/20/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Oxygen True Crime does a deep dive into the murders of the Rhoden family with the three-part docuseries The Pike County Murders: A Family Massacre. Eight family members lost their lives in the 2016 Pike County, Ohio, murder spree that involved murders at four different locations over the course of one night.
The three-episode event series premieres on November 24, 2024 at 8pm Et/Pt with the release of the first two episodes. Episode three airs on November 25th at 9pm Et/Pt. The docuseries is a produced by KT Studios, with Stephanie Lydecker and Catharine Park executive producing.
“How did it come to pass that eight members of the same family could be brutally murdered execution-style in four different locations in one night by members of another family they called friends? One of largest murder investigations in Ohio’s history rips off the veneer of small-town America, exposing an underbelly of violence,...
The three-episode event series premieres on November 24, 2024 at 8pm Et/Pt with the release of the first two episodes. Episode three airs on November 25th at 9pm Et/Pt. The docuseries is a produced by KT Studios, with Stephanie Lydecker and Catharine Park executive producing.
“How did it come to pass that eight members of the same family could be brutally murdered execution-style in four different locations in one night by members of another family they called friends? One of largest murder investigations in Ohio’s history rips off the veneer of small-town America, exposing an underbelly of violence,...
- 11/12/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Sure, irradiated zombies and bloodthirsty apocalypse bikers can be pretty scary. Draculas and Frankensteins? Scary. Cthulhus… Mothmen… Graboids? The absolute worst. But for indie content creators, no boogeyman or cryptid is quite as hair-raising as the many great and monstrous leviathans ritualistically summoned by the occult and alchemical ritual known as filmmaking. Look: there’s Shaky Financing dragging itself out of the swamp, eyes burning blood red! And there: Collapsing Theatrical Market, unfurling its batwings in the rafters of the old abbey! And so on and so on.
But! As the Cryptkeeper, Vaultkeeper and Old Witch have have reminded us many times before, misery loves company. So rather than hanging on the edge of your seat anxiously peering through ragged knuckles at the current (but only temporary!) dumpster-fire state of your latest film project, instead console yourself with the fact that many of your Halloweentime horror favorites have had their own very bumpy rides.
But! As the Cryptkeeper, Vaultkeeper and Old Witch have have reminded us many times before, misery loves company. So rather than hanging on the edge of your seat anxiously peering through ragged knuckles at the current (but only temporary!) dumpster-fire state of your latest film project, instead console yourself with the fact that many of your Halloweentime horror favorites have had their own very bumpy rides.
- 10/25/2023
- by Matt Warren
- Film Independent News & More
Welcome to this week’s review of Impact Wrestling, which this week opens with a Before the Impact match that saw KiLynn King defeat Jody Threat. Let’s get into the review…
Match #1: Mike Bailey def. Samuray Del Sol The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Mike Bailey looks to tune up for his match against Will Ospreay at Bound For Glory but can he overcome the high-flying offense of Samuray Del Sol? Bailey dives through the ropes but lands hard on the floor. Del Sol gains the early advantage with a springboard Moonsault. Bailey turns the tide with a flurry of kicks, then hits a running Shooting Star for two. Both men are down following double dropkicks in the middle of the ring. The fight spills to the floor and it happens again. Bailey soars with a springboard corkscrew, taking out Del Sol on the outside. Bailey connects with the Tornado Kick,...
Match #1: Mike Bailey def. Samuray Del Sol The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
Mike Bailey looks to tune up for his match against Will Ospreay at Bound For Glory but can he overcome the high-flying offense of Samuray Del Sol? Bailey dives through the ropes but lands hard on the floor. Del Sol gains the early advantage with a springboard Moonsault. Bailey turns the tide with a flurry of kicks, then hits a running Shooting Star for two. Both men are down following double dropkicks in the middle of the ring. The fight spills to the floor and it happens again. Bailey soars with a springboard corkscrew, taking out Del Sol on the outside. Bailey connects with the Tornado Kick,...
- 10/20/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
The Mandela Effect.
After dedicating an entire month to Erotic Thrillers like Bound and Stranger by the Lake, October has been blissfully fun and silly. Last week, we celebrated our 250th (!!!) episode last week with Tim Burton’s Sleepy Hollow. This week we paid homage to Jason Voorhees with a look at one of Friday the 13th title: Part 2!
In the sequel to Sean S. Cunningham‘s game changer, poor Alice (Adrienne King) is brutally killed off immediately. After a five-year-jump, a new group of horny counsellors prepare to open Camp Blood. These red shirts include iconic Final Girl Ginny (Amy Steel), her sad sack boyfriend Paul (John Furey), as well as hot and fit Terry (Kirsten Baker) and pervy Scott (Russell Todd). And then there’s poor sweet Vickie (Lauren-Marie Taylor) and disabled Mark (Tom McBride).
What these new twenty-somethings don’t realize that Jason Voorhees (Steve Dash and...
After dedicating an entire month to Erotic Thrillers like Bound and Stranger by the Lake, October has been blissfully fun and silly. Last week, we celebrated our 250th (!!!) episode last week with Tim Burton’s Sleepy Hollow. This week we paid homage to Jason Voorhees with a look at one of Friday the 13th title: Part 2!
In the sequel to Sean S. Cunningham‘s game changer, poor Alice (Adrienne King) is brutally killed off immediately. After a five-year-jump, a new group of horny counsellors prepare to open Camp Blood. These red shirts include iconic Final Girl Ginny (Amy Steel), her sad sack boyfriend Paul (John Furey), as well as hot and fit Terry (Kirsten Baker) and pervy Scott (Russell Todd). And then there’s poor sweet Vickie (Lauren-Marie Taylor) and disabled Mark (Tom McBride).
What these new twenty-somethings don’t realize that Jason Voorhees (Steve Dash and...
- 10/16/2023
- by Joe Lipsett
- bloody-disgusting.com
The horror genre and its directors may have endured the most clashes with the Motion Picture Association and the world's other regulatory boards, but Wes Craven, Tobe Hooper, Ruggero Deodato, and a dozen other horror filmmakers are not the only ones. Numerous directors across action, drama, and even comedy have adjusted their content for release, and often at the perilous threshold between R and Nc-17.
This distinction is particularly important because some theater chains refuse to show Nc-17-certified films and several media outlets even refuse to run ads (via NPR). It's an odd streak of puritanism not found in other markets, such as the United Kingdom, where the equivalent "18" rating carries no such stigma.
R ratings can be very lucrative, but only one example — the disturbing, incendiary "Joker" — has ever made over $1 billion, which places it toward the bottom of the top 50 highest-grossing films — a space dominated by...
This distinction is particularly important because some theater chains refuse to show Nc-17-certified films and several media outlets even refuse to run ads (via NPR). It's an odd streak of puritanism not found in other markets, such as the United Kingdom, where the equivalent "18" rating carries no such stigma.
R ratings can be very lucrative, but only one example — the disturbing, incendiary "Joker" — has ever made over $1 billion, which places it toward the bottom of the top 50 highest-grossing films — a space dominated by...
- 10/16/2023
- by Jack Hawkins
- Slash Film
Every major holiday could stand to have a slasher movie themed around it, especially one with a sunny disposition masquerading the grim truth behind it like Thanksgiving. Such was Eli Roth's thinking when he made his fake "Thanksgiving" movie trailer for Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino's "Grindhouse" experiment back in 2007. Roth's original short is a collection of scenes of people getting brutally decapitated over the Thanksgiving holiday frame by a serial killer dressed as a Pilgrim. It's grotesque, juvenile, and tasteless. In other words, it's everything you either love or hate about Eli Roth's horror work in general.
16 years later, Roth has finally gone and turned "Thanksgiving" into a full-fledged film, just like the fake "Grindhouse" trailers turned actual films "Machete" and "Hobo with a Shotgun" before it. Roth's slasher also marks his return to the realm of hard R-rated genre fare after his brief detour into...
16 years later, Roth has finally gone and turned "Thanksgiving" into a full-fledged film, just like the fake "Grindhouse" trailers turned actual films "Machete" and "Hobo with a Shotgun" before it. Roth's slasher also marks his return to the realm of hard R-rated genre fare after his brief detour into...
- 10/3/2023
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Welcome to this week’s review of Impact Wrestling, which this week opens with a Before the Impact match that saw Sami Callihan & Rich Swann defeat Laredo Kid & Black Taurus. Let’s get into the review…
Match #1: X-Division Championship – Chris Sabin def. Alan Angels The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
After becoming #1 Contender in Ultimate X last week, Alan Angels challenges Chris Sabin for the X-Division Title! Angels targets the left arm of Sabin, as he delivers a double stomp from the top rope. Sabin breaks free of an armbar attempt, but Angels drives him into the top turnbuckle instead. Sabin creates some much-needed separation with an explosive dropkick. Sabin quickens the pace, delivering a series of strikes to Angels. Sabin hits a running boot in the corner but Angels counters the follow-up tornado Ddt. The referee prevents Angels from using the X-Division Title belt as a weapon.
Match #1: X-Division Championship – Chris Sabin def. Alan Angels The following is courtesy of impactwrestling.com:
After becoming #1 Contender in Ultimate X last week, Alan Angels challenges Chris Sabin for the X-Division Title! Angels targets the left arm of Sabin, as he delivers a double stomp from the top rope. Sabin breaks free of an armbar attempt, but Angels drives him into the top turnbuckle instead. Sabin creates some much-needed separation with an explosive dropkick. Sabin quickens the pace, delivering a series of strikes to Angels. Sabin hits a running boot in the corner but Angels counters the follow-up tornado Ddt. The referee prevents Angels from using the X-Division Title belt as a weapon.
- 9/29/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Todd Haynes’ critically acclaimed drama “May December” starring Oscar-winners Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore, launched at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year. And it is now entering the fall award season with a bang and will surely be a hot ticket as a top-tier awards contender (read our review here).
The chance to watch two excellent actresses go toe-to-toe is constantly enticing, and “May December” offers Portman and Moore their best parts in years, and both actresses deliver terrific awards-caliber performances.
Continue reading ‘May December’ Trailer: Natalie Portman & Julianne Moore Star In Todd Haynes’ Acclaimed Oscar-Bound Drama at The Playlist.
The chance to watch two excellent actresses go toe-to-toe is constantly enticing, and “May December” offers Portman and Moore their best parts in years, and both actresses deliver terrific awards-caliber performances.
Continue reading ‘May December’ Trailer: Natalie Portman & Julianne Moore Star In Todd Haynes’ Acclaimed Oscar-Bound Drama at The Playlist.
- 9/26/2023
- by Ankit Jhunjhunwala
- The Playlist
Ovinal neo-noir.
September has been the month of erotic thrillers on the Horror Queers podcast, and after spending the first two weeks discussing Brian De Palma’s controversial masterpiece Dressed to Kill and Paul Feig’s suburban noir A Simple Favor, we’re now moving into a queer cinema classic in the Wachowski sisters’ 1996 neo-noir Bound!
Bound sees Violet (Jennifer Tilly) set her eyes on Corky (Gina Gershon) in an elevator. Unfortunately, Violet is the girlfriend of violent gangster Caesar (Joe Pantoliano), while Corky is fresh out of prison and doing renovations on the apartment next door. As the two women launch into a passionate love affair, they assemble an intricate plan for Violet to escape from Caesar, with two million dollars of the mob’s money. As you might expect: not everything goes according to plan.
Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get a new episode every Wednesday.
September has been the month of erotic thrillers on the Horror Queers podcast, and after spending the first two weeks discussing Brian De Palma’s controversial masterpiece Dressed to Kill and Paul Feig’s suburban noir A Simple Favor, we’re now moving into a queer cinema classic in the Wachowski sisters’ 1996 neo-noir Bound!
Bound sees Violet (Jennifer Tilly) set her eyes on Corky (Gina Gershon) in an elevator. Unfortunately, Violet is the girlfriend of violent gangster Caesar (Joe Pantoliano), while Corky is fresh out of prison and doing renovations on the apartment next door. As the two women launch into a passionate love affair, they assemble an intricate plan for Violet to escape from Caesar, with two million dollars of the mob’s money. As you might expect: not everything goes according to plan.
Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get a new episode every Wednesday.
- 9/25/2023
- by Trace Thurman
- bloody-disgusting.com
Brother Fucker
After an amazing August filled with unusual titles like Sleepaway Camp 2: Unhappy Campers, Shiva Baby, and Stoker, last week Trace and I kicked off our latest theme month on Erotic Thrillers. First up: DePalma’s Dressed to Kill.
For week two, we’re headed into unorthodox territory with a contemporary example: Paul Feig‘s bisexual suburban noir, A Simple Favor.
In the film, Anna Kendrick plays mommy Vlogger Stephanie, who befriends enigmatic and enrapturing Emily (Blake Lively). On the surface, Emily has a perfect life: a wardrobe to die for, a hot husband in Sean (Henry Golding), and a high powered job. But when Emily goes missing and Stephanie is left to pick up the pieces, the apologetic single mother suddenly finds herself playing amateur detective to solve the case.
What she discovers is pure Erotic Thriller…albeit wrapped in the glossy candy-colored spectacle of suburbia.
Be...
After an amazing August filled with unusual titles like Sleepaway Camp 2: Unhappy Campers, Shiva Baby, and Stoker, last week Trace and I kicked off our latest theme month on Erotic Thrillers. First up: DePalma’s Dressed to Kill.
For week two, we’re headed into unorthodox territory with a contemporary example: Paul Feig‘s bisexual suburban noir, A Simple Favor.
In the film, Anna Kendrick plays mommy Vlogger Stephanie, who befriends enigmatic and enrapturing Emily (Blake Lively). On the surface, Emily has a perfect life: a wardrobe to die for, a hot husband in Sean (Henry Golding), and a high powered job. But when Emily goes missing and Stephanie is left to pick up the pieces, the apologetic single mother suddenly finds herself playing amateur detective to solve the case.
What she discovers is pure Erotic Thriller…albeit wrapped in the glossy candy-colored spectacle of suburbia.
Be...
- 9/18/2023
- by Joe Lipsett
- bloody-disgusting.com
It's killer doll season once again; in keeping with recent fall tradition, "Chucky" is heading back to our TV screens very soon. The USA and Syfy Channel continuation of the long-running "Child's Play" franchise has been a horror fan's heaven for 2 years now, and it shows no signs of stopping with a third season set to move the action from Salem, New Jersey to Washington, D.C.
The season's first teaser hinted that Chucky (Brad Dourif) might be making fools of the politicians there as it featured the possessed toy in a CNN-style press conference of his own, berating journalists while dropping tidbits about the new season. Now, we've finally gotten a better look at season 3 via the full-length trailer, which just dropped. Will Chucky "drain the swamp" in Washington, or just fill it up with blood?
Read more: The 95 Best Horror Movies Ever
Chucky Is Back From The Dead,...
The season's first teaser hinted that Chucky (Brad Dourif) might be making fools of the politicians there as it featured the possessed toy in a CNN-style press conference of his own, berating journalists while dropping tidbits about the new season. Now, we've finally gotten a better look at season 3 via the full-length trailer, which just dropped. Will Chucky "drain the swamp" in Washington, or just fill it up with blood?
Read more: The 95 Best Horror Movies Ever
Chucky Is Back From The Dead,...
- 8/31/2023
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
These days, queer movies come in all shapes and styles, from handsomely mounted biopics (“Milk”) to kid-friendly rom-coms. That’s a good thing; you want queer art to enjoy variety and novelty, and appeal to all audiences in the LGBTQ community. But sometimes, you want something very specific from a queer film; you want it to be sexy as hell.
When queer movies started bubbling into the mainstream in the early ’90s via movies like “Philadelphia,” they tended to be slightly sanitized, lacking much in the way of physical depictions of intimacy. That’s changed as the years have gone on. Thanks to films like “Brokeback Mountain,” there’s now a ton of modern examples of queer films that aren’t shy about their leads getting it on. But there’s a longer history of sexy queer cinema that goes back well before the ’90s, even if many of those...
When queer movies started bubbling into the mainstream in the early ’90s via movies like “Philadelphia,” they tended to be slightly sanitized, lacking much in the way of physical depictions of intimacy. That’s changed as the years have gone on. Thanks to films like “Brokeback Mountain,” there’s now a ton of modern examples of queer films that aren’t shy about their leads getting it on. But there’s a longer history of sexy queer cinema that goes back well before the ’90s, even if many of those...
- 6/8/2023
- by Wilson Chapman, Jude Dry and Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
Some noteworthy new releases, a bevy of library titles and the complete series of “Freaks and Geeks” are among the new additions to Amazon Prime Video this month. May will see the streaming availability of the 2022 films “She Said,” “Violent Night” and “Till” on Prime Video, while the beloved (and short-lived) TV series “Freaks and Geeks” will be streaming on Amazon starting May 4.
We’ve also included everything new to Freevee, which includes the first three “John Wick” movies, “Scarface” and “The Usual Suspects.”
Check out the complete list of everything new on Amazon Prime Video in May 2023 below.
Also Read:
The 41 Best Movies on Amazon Prime (April 2023)
Arriving May 1
MasterChef Mexico S1-4 (2015)
A Beautiful Mind (2002)
Amistad (1997)
Babe (1995)
Babe: Pig In The City (1998)
Babel (2006)
Beavis and Butt-Head Do America (1996)
Biker Boyz (2003)
Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989)
Blue Crush (2002)
Blue Crush 2 (2011)
Bound (1996)
Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason (2004)
Bridget Jones’s Baby...
We’ve also included everything new to Freevee, which includes the first three “John Wick” movies, “Scarface” and “The Usual Suspects.”
Check out the complete list of everything new on Amazon Prime Video in May 2023 below.
Also Read:
The 41 Best Movies on Amazon Prime (April 2023)
Arriving May 1
MasterChef Mexico S1-4 (2015)
A Beautiful Mind (2002)
Amistad (1997)
Babe (1995)
Babe: Pig In The City (1998)
Babel (2006)
Beavis and Butt-Head Do America (1996)
Biker Boyz (2003)
Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989)
Blue Crush (2002)
Blue Crush 2 (2011)
Bound (1996)
Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason (2004)
Bridget Jones’s Baby...
- 5/1/2023
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
With its list of new releases for May 2023, Amazon Prime Video is increasing its global reach.
The streamer’s biggest original offering this month is a German series. Hohlbeins’ – The Gryphon, based on the works of Wolfgang Holhlbein, will present a sprawling fantasy tale about three teens discovering a fantastical world called The Black Tower where “the Gryphon, a world-devouring monster, mercilessly subjugates all living creatures.”
The only other original title of note in May is Freevee comedy Primo on the 19th. Written by author and journalist Shea Serrano and produced by Michael Schur (The Good Place), this coming-of-age series will follow a teenager balancing “college aspirations, societal expectations, and a hectic home life on the south side of San Antonio.”
And that’s pretty much it for Amazon Originals this month! Thankfully, there is a huge influx of library content to keep Prime Video subscribers entertained. May 4 sees the...
The streamer’s biggest original offering this month is a German series. Hohlbeins’ – The Gryphon, based on the works of Wolfgang Holhlbein, will present a sprawling fantasy tale about three teens discovering a fantastical world called The Black Tower where “the Gryphon, a world-devouring monster, mercilessly subjugates all living creatures.”
The only other original title of note in May is Freevee comedy Primo on the 19th. Written by author and journalist Shea Serrano and produced by Michael Schur (The Good Place), this coming-of-age series will follow a teenager balancing “college aspirations, societal expectations, and a hectic home life on the south side of San Antonio.”
And that’s pretty much it for Amazon Originals this month! Thankfully, there is a huge influx of library content to keep Prime Video subscribers entertained. May 4 sees the...
- 5/1/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Pedro Almódovar is one of the greatest living filmmakers, and there aren’t many people out there who would disagree. And though his films have captivated audiences all over the world throughout his career, he has only barely dipped his toes into English-language filmmaking, debuting the short film, “The Human Voice,” in 2020. His next English-language project, “Strange Way of Life,” still plays in the short film space, but it finds Almódovar venturing into the world of Westerns.
Continue reading ‘Strange Way Of Life’ Trailer: Ethan Hawke & Pedro Pascal Star In Pedro Almódovar’s Cannes-Bound Short Film at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Strange Way Of Life’ Trailer: Ethan Hawke & Pedro Pascal Star In Pedro Almódovar’s Cannes-Bound Short Film at The Playlist.
- 4/26/2023
- by Charles Barfield
- The Playlist
Few pop culture moments match the way The Matrix franchise exploded onto the scene. The action blockbuster rolled out a showy, Hong Kong action-inspired crowd-pleaser with heady science fiction underpinnings. Its iconic imagery, revitalization of Keanu Reeves as a major star, and controversial plot made it an instant modern classic.
The Matrix was packed with fantastic supporting actors who made a big impression on audiences. From Joe Pantoliano as Cypher to Laurence Fishburne as Morpheus, a whole new audience could appreciate some of Hollywood’s finest character actors. But one of the biggest breakout stars from the first film never returned to The Matrix franchise.
‘The Matrix’ franchise changed action movies and pop culture in general Keanu Reeves as Neo | Warner Bros.
The Matrix was never an underdog project. The Wachowski Sisters had already proven their directing chops with the dark thriller Bound. Huge names like Will Smith and Jet Li...
The Matrix was packed with fantastic supporting actors who made a big impression on audiences. From Joe Pantoliano as Cypher to Laurence Fishburne as Morpheus, a whole new audience could appreciate some of Hollywood’s finest character actors. But one of the biggest breakout stars from the first film never returned to The Matrix franchise.
‘The Matrix’ franchise changed action movies and pop culture in general Keanu Reeves as Neo | Warner Bros.
The Matrix was never an underdog project. The Wachowski Sisters had already proven their directing chops with the dark thriller Bound. Huge names like Will Smith and Jet Li...
- 4/13/2023
- by Agustin Mojica
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Each week we highlight the noteworthy titles that have recently hit streaming platforms in the United States. Check out this week’s selections below and past round-ups here.
Directed by David Lynch
On the occasion of the home video and streaming release of the newly remastered Inland Empire (for which we were lucky enough to chat with the man himself), Criterion has put together a fine tribute to David Lynch, also featuring Eraserhead (1977), Dune (1984), Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992), Lost Highway (1997), and Mulholland Dr. (2001). Don’t sleep on the bonus features, including a new conversation between Laura Dern and Kyle Maclachlan. Also, set to arrive on April 1 is The Elephant Man (1980).
Where to Stream: The Criterion Channel
Eric Rohmer’s Tales of the Four Seasons
French New Wave master Eric Rohmer’s 1990s project was Tales of the Four Seasons, all of which have now received new restorations. Following...
Directed by David Lynch
On the occasion of the home video and streaming release of the newly remastered Inland Empire (for which we were lucky enough to chat with the man himself), Criterion has put together a fine tribute to David Lynch, also featuring Eraserhead (1977), Dune (1984), Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992), Lost Highway (1997), and Mulholland Dr. (2001). Don’t sleep on the bonus features, including a new conversation between Laura Dern and Kyle Maclachlan. Also, set to arrive on April 1 is The Elephant Man (1980).
Where to Stream: The Criterion Channel
Eric Rohmer’s Tales of the Four Seasons
French New Wave master Eric Rohmer’s 1990s project was Tales of the Four Seasons, all of which have now received new restorations. Following...
- 4/7/2023
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
This Thanksgiving, it's not just turkeys that'll be getting carved up. Horror director Eli Roth is set to follow in the footsteps of "Machete Kills" filmmaker Robert Rodriguez and "Hobo With A Shotgun" director Jason Eisener, turning the fake movie trailer he made for Rodriguez's 2007 film "Grindhouse" into a real, feature-length movie. "Thanksgiving" is now set to strut its way to theaters in time for the colonialist feast day.
While Roth has yet to drop a trailer or first footage from the movie, fans of the filmmaker probably have a good idea of what to expect from the feature-length expansion of a delightfully nasty short that left audiences laughing (and flinching) back when Rodriguez's "Grindhouse" made its debut. It's too soon to tell how much "Thanksgiving" will borrow from its source material, but as the first fiction feature co-written, directed, and produced by the "Hostel" filmmaker since 2015's Keanu Reeves-led erotic thriller,...
While Roth has yet to drop a trailer or first footage from the movie, fans of the filmmaker probably have a good idea of what to expect from the feature-length expansion of a delightfully nasty short that left audiences laughing (and flinching) back when Rodriguez's "Grindhouse" made its debut. It's too soon to tell how much "Thanksgiving" will borrow from its source material, but as the first fiction feature co-written, directed, and produced by the "Hostel" filmmaker since 2015's Keanu Reeves-led erotic thriller,...
- 4/3/2023
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Paramount will give Martin Scorsese’s Killers Of The Flower Moon a theatrical release in France from October 18, Deadline has confirmed, in a move that will make the film subject to the country’s strict windowing rules.
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Paramount Pictures France revealed the local theatrical date on Tuesday in an updated line-up posted on its website and Deadline has confirmed the film will get a normal release via the distributor and then go directly to Apple TV+.
Apple Orginal Films announced Monday that Killers Of The Flower Moon will...
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Paramount Pictures France revealed the local theatrical date on Tuesday in an updated line-up posted on its website and Deadline has confirmed the film will get a normal release via the distributor and then go directly to Apple TV+.
Apple Orginal Films announced Monday that Killers Of The Flower Moon will...
- 3/28/2023
- by Melanie Goodfellow and Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Gina Gershon is an American actress. She is best known for her roles in Cocktail (1988), Showgirls (1995), Bound (1996), Face/Off (1997), P.S. I Love You (2007) and House of Versace (2013).
Gina Gershon Biography: Age, Early Life, Family, Education
Gina Gershon was born on June 10, 1962 (Gina Gershon: Age 60) in Los Angeles, California to Mickey and Stan Gershon. She has an older brother and sister. She started acting when she was 14 years old.
Gershon graduated from Beverly Hills High School in 1980. In 1983 she graduated from New York University with a bachelor’s in drama and psychology. She also went to the Circle in the Square Professional Theater School in New York, studying with David Mamet, Harold Guskin and Sandra Seacat.
Gina Gershon Biography: Career
Gershon began her acting career on stage on Broadway for roles such as Sally Bowles in Cabaret, Gabriella in Boeing-Boeing and Rosie Alvarez in Bye Bye Birdie.
Her first film appearance...
Gina Gershon Biography: Age, Early Life, Family, Education
Gina Gershon was born on June 10, 1962 (Gina Gershon: Age 60) in Los Angeles, California to Mickey and Stan Gershon. She has an older brother and sister. She started acting when she was 14 years old.
Gershon graduated from Beverly Hills High School in 1980. In 1983 she graduated from New York University with a bachelor’s in drama and psychology. She also went to the Circle in the Square Professional Theater School in New York, studying with David Mamet, Harold Guskin and Sandra Seacat.
Gina Gershon Biography: Career
Gershon began her acting career on stage on Broadway for roles such as Sally Bowles in Cabaret, Gabriella in Boeing-Boeing and Rosie Alvarez in Bye Bye Birdie.
Her first film appearance...
- 3/16/2023
- by Hailey Schipper
- Uinterview
Blumhouse is sinking its horror chops into the video-game biz.
The media company on Tuesday announced the launch of Blumhouse Games, a new subsidiary that will produce and publish “indie budget” video games (below $10 million) “in the spirit of its film business” in a way that will “enable innovation and push creative boundaries.”
The company has named veteran video-game producer Zach Wood (above left) as president and ex-PlayStation exec Don Sechler (above right) as CFO of the new venture. Blumhouse Games will partner with independent game developers to bring their creative visions to life via original, horror-themed games for console, PC and mobile platforms.
Blumhouse president Abhijay Prakash said the company had been looking at building out a team to “start accessing the growth opportunity in interactive media” for some time. “When we sat with Zach and Don they articulated an approach that resonated with Blumhouse’s model and we...
The media company on Tuesday announced the launch of Blumhouse Games, a new subsidiary that will produce and publish “indie budget” video games (below $10 million) “in the spirit of its film business” in a way that will “enable innovation and push creative boundaries.”
The company has named veteran video-game producer Zach Wood (above left) as president and ex-PlayStation exec Don Sechler (above right) as CFO of the new venture. Blumhouse Games will partner with independent game developers to bring their creative visions to life via original, horror-themed games for console, PC and mobile platforms.
Blumhouse president Abhijay Prakash said the company had been looking at building out a team to “start accessing the growth opportunity in interactive media” for some time. “When we sat with Zach and Don they articulated an approach that resonated with Blumhouse’s model and we...
- 2/21/2023
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Blumhouse has been one of the biggest names in the horror genre for almost fifteen years, with their projects including Paranormal Activity, Insidious, Sinister, The Purge, Happy Death Day, The Invisible Man, The Black Phone, M3GAN, Sick, the recent Halloween sequel trilogy, and much more. And now Blumhouse is looking to expand into the realm of horror video games as well, launching a new subsidiary called Blumhouse Games! Venture Beat reports that Blumhouse Games will be headed up by president Zach Wood and CFO Don Sechler.
Blumhouse Games will partner with independent game developers to bring their creative visions to life via original, horror-themed games for console, PC and mobile audiences. In the spirit of its film business, Blumhouse Games will target indie-budget games (below $10 million) to enable innovation and push creative boundaries.
Zach Wood has been a video game producer for over 25 years and has brought more than 30 games...
Blumhouse Games will partner with independent game developers to bring their creative visions to life via original, horror-themed games for console, PC and mobile audiences. In the spirit of its film business, Blumhouse Games will target indie-budget games (below $10 million) to enable innovation and push creative boundaries.
Zach Wood has been a video game producer for over 25 years and has brought more than 30 games...
- 2/21/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Bloody Disgusting has learned this morning that Blumhouse, the multimedia company, is launching a new subsidiary to produce and publish video games. The company has appointed Zach Wood as President and Don Sechler as CFO of the new venture.
Blumhouse Games will partner with independent game developers to bring their creative vision to life via original, horror-themed games for console, PC and mobile audiences. In the spirit of its film business, Blumhouse Games will target indie-budget games (below $10M) to enable innovation and pushing creative boundaries.
“For some time we have been looking to build out a team to start accessing the growth opportunity in interactive media. When we sat with Zach and Don they articulated an approach that resonated with Blumhouse’s model and we knew it was a perfect place for us to start our push into the interactive space.” said Abhijay Prakash, Blumhouse President. “With their experience,...
Blumhouse Games will partner with independent game developers to bring their creative vision to life via original, horror-themed games for console, PC and mobile audiences. In the spirit of its film business, Blumhouse Games will target indie-budget games (below $10M) to enable innovation and pushing creative boundaries.
“For some time we have been looking to build out a team to start accessing the growth opportunity in interactive media. When we sat with Zach and Don they articulated an approach that resonated with Blumhouse’s model and we knew it was a perfect place for us to start our push into the interactive space.” said Abhijay Prakash, Blumhouse President. “With their experience,...
- 2/21/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Season 2 of the Syfy / USA Network series Chucky wrapped up its eight episode run back in November, and now we know when fans are going to have a chance to add Blu-ray and/or DVD copies to their physical media collections: March 28th. In fact, Blu-ray and DVD copies of Chucky season 2 can already be pre-ordered on Amazon right Here!
A follow-up to all of the Child’s Play movies (remake excluded), Chucky picks up where Cult of Chucky left off. Don Mancini, who has written every film in the franchise (except that remake) and directed a few of them, developed Chucky with producer David Kirschner. Mancini and Kirschner are executive producing Chucky with Harley Peyton, Alex Hedlund, and Nick Antosca. Here’s the synopsis for Chucky season 2:
After his diabolical plan to invade America’s children’s hospitals was foiled in season one, Chucky now seeks revenge on...
A follow-up to all of the Child’s Play movies (remake excluded), Chucky picks up where Cult of Chucky left off. Don Mancini, who has written every film in the franchise (except that remake) and directed a few of them, developed Chucky with producer David Kirschner. Mancini and Kirschner are executive producing Chucky with Harley Peyton, Alex Hedlund, and Nick Antosca. Here’s the synopsis for Chucky season 2:
After his diabolical plan to invade America’s children’s hospitals was foiled in season one, Chucky now seeks revenge on...
- 2/9/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Filmmaker, writer and actress Leslie Zemeckis has inked with Buchwald for representation in the directing arena.
Zemeckis will film a new role in Here, the Robert Zemeckis adaptation of the Richard McGuire graphic novel starring Tom Hanks and Robin Wright for Miramax. Production on Here is underway on location in London.
Zemeckis, an award-winning documentarian and novelist recently received critical acclaim for Grandes Horizontales, an in-depth look at the culture of the courtesan. Among other accolades, Grandes Horizontales won Best Documentary at the London Independent Film Festival and Best Editing and Best Documentary at the Independent Shorts Festival. Her previous directing efforts were Behind the Burly Q, Bound by Flesh, and Mabel, Mabel, Tiger Trainer.
In addition, Zemeckis realized success in the book arena with such best-sellers as Behind the Burly Q, Goddess of Love Incarnate and Feuding Fan Dancers. She starred in such movies as Welcome to Marwen,...
Zemeckis will film a new role in Here, the Robert Zemeckis adaptation of the Richard McGuire graphic novel starring Tom Hanks and Robin Wright for Miramax. Production on Here is underway on location in London.
Zemeckis, an award-winning documentarian and novelist recently received critical acclaim for Grandes Horizontales, an in-depth look at the culture of the courtesan. Among other accolades, Grandes Horizontales won Best Documentary at the London Independent Film Festival and Best Editing and Best Documentary at the Independent Shorts Festival. Her previous directing efforts were Behind the Burly Q, Bound by Flesh, and Mabel, Mabel, Tiger Trainer.
In addition, Zemeckis realized success in the book arena with such best-sellers as Behind the Burly Q, Goddess of Love Incarnate and Feuding Fan Dancers. She starred in such movies as Welcome to Marwen,...
- 2/8/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Move over leading men. One of the biggest mediums in TikTok’s book community has a different romantic north star, doubling down on the tall, handsome, and extremely dark. Introducing: the Monster-Fuckers.
There are dozens of online fandoms dedicated to romance and erotica. But on BookTok, authors who write romance books about monsters, aliens, or half-human, half-insect creatures have found a growing community. Their readers are ravenous, not just for work that involves sexy monsters, but to discuss and recommend books without the shame that often accompanies erotic writing. The tags always differ,...
There are dozens of online fandoms dedicated to romance and erotica. But on BookTok, authors who write romance books about monsters, aliens, or half-human, half-insect creatures have found a growing community. Their readers are ravenous, not just for work that involves sexy monsters, but to discuss and recommend books without the shame that often accompanies erotic writing. The tags always differ,...
- 1/29/2023
- by CT Jones
- Rollingstone.com
North West looks the spitting image of her dad Kanye in a new TikTok clip.
The 9-year-old, who loves experimenting with special effects makeup, put her creative skills to good use in her latest post.
She donned makeup and face paint to recreate Kanye’s beard, and donned a black beanie hat, as well as drawing on thicker eyebrows and wearing a black hoodie.
As “Bound” by Asawa Ni Mae played in the background, Kim Kardashian moved around next to her eldest child while donning a pair of giant sunglasses.
@kimandnorth♬ Bound – Asawa ni mae
Kim and Kanye tied the knot in 2014 in Florence, Italy, after three years of dating. They announced their split in February 2021.
The exes share four children; North, 9, Saint, 7, Chicago, 4, and Psalm, 3.
Read More: Kim Kardashian Calls Marriage To Kanye West Her First ‘Real’ One Despite Being Married Twice Before That
Kim has spoken pretty openly...
The 9-year-old, who loves experimenting with special effects makeup, put her creative skills to good use in her latest post.
She donned makeup and face paint to recreate Kanye’s beard, and donned a black beanie hat, as well as drawing on thicker eyebrows and wearing a black hoodie.
As “Bound” by Asawa Ni Mae played in the background, Kim Kardashian moved around next to her eldest child while donning a pair of giant sunglasses.
@kimandnorth♬ Bound – Asawa ni mae
Kim and Kanye tied the knot in 2014 in Florence, Italy, after three years of dating. They announced their split in February 2021.
The exes share four children; North, 9, Saint, 7, Chicago, 4, and Psalm, 3.
Read More: Kim Kardashian Calls Marriage To Kanye West Her First ‘Real’ One Despite Being Married Twice Before That
Kim has spoken pretty openly...
- 1/6/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
The Cronenberg family has had quite a year. As David Cronenberg finally returned to feature filmmaking with the stellar Crimes of the Future, his daughter Caitlin Cronenberg recently wrapped her directorial debut Humane, and now the Sundance Film Festival will hold the world premiere of Brandon Cronenberg’s Possessor follow-up Infinity Pool. Ahead of the premiere and release from Neon on January 27, there is a trailer.
Led by Alexander Skarsgård and Mia Goth, here’s the synopsis for the 117-minute film: “While staying at an isolated island resort, James (Alexander Skarsgård) and Em (Cleopatra Coleman) are enjoying a perfect vacation of pristine beaches, exceptional staff, and soaking up the sun. But guided by the seductive and mysterious Gabi (Mia Goth), they venture outside the resort grounds and find themselves in a culture filled with violence, hedonism, and untold horror. A tragic accident leaves them facing a zero tolerance policy for...
Led by Alexander Skarsgård and Mia Goth, here’s the synopsis for the 117-minute film: “While staying at an isolated island resort, James (Alexander Skarsgård) and Em (Cleopatra Coleman) are enjoying a perfect vacation of pristine beaches, exceptional staff, and soaking up the sun. But guided by the seductive and mysterious Gabi (Mia Goth), they venture outside the resort grounds and find themselves in a culture filled with violence, hedonism, and untold horror. A tragic accident leaves them facing a zero tolerance policy for...
- 12/8/2022
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
With Season 2 of Chucky wrapped up under the Christmas tree, Trace Thurman and I sat down with show runner Don Mancini to discuss bottle episode “Death in Denial,” why Nadine (Bella Higginbotham) had to die, and where the show could go in a potential Season 3.
Let’s dive deep into all things “Chucky” with Don Mancini, shall we?
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
Bloody Disgusting: What lessons did you learn from S01 that informed your approach to S02? Did you do anything differently this season?
Don Mancini: On S01 we had a lot of locations, sometimes 1 hour away from Toronto and we would have to [stay in] hotels. So one of the things I wanted to do [in S02] was take that burden off the production and keep us a little more centralized so we could focus on the drama, and the characters, and the puppets without moving around so much.
Let’s dive deep into all things “Chucky” with Don Mancini, shall we?
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
Bloody Disgusting: What lessons did you learn from S01 that informed your approach to S02? Did you do anything differently this season?
Don Mancini: On S01 we had a lot of locations, sometimes 1 hour away from Toronto and we would have to [stay in] hotels. So one of the things I wanted to do [in S02] was take that burden off the production and keep us a little more centralized so we could focus on the drama, and the characters, and the puppets without moving around so much.
- 11/24/2022
- by Joe Lipsett
- bloody-disgusting.com
There's almost always a market for gritty westerns, but there's been a bounty of well-made, pitch-black tales of the American west lately. Joining the ranks of shows like "1883" and films like the Academy Award-winning "Power of the Dog" is "The English," a new Prime Video and BBC limited series from writer and director Hugo Blick about romance and revenge on the lawless prairie.
Emily Blunt stars as Lady Cornelia Locke, an Englishwoman of some means who arrives in Kansas looking for vengeance when the violent chaos of the plains throws a massive wrench in her plans. Her fate seems to be intertwined with a Pawnee ex-calvary scout named Eli Whipp (Chaske Spencer), who is on his own journey of bloody revenge and redemption. There's more going on — a whole lot more — but the primary drive of the story is Cornelia and Eli's fiery chemistry and their shared goals.
The dialogue is tightly written,...
Emily Blunt stars as Lady Cornelia Locke, an Englishwoman of some means who arrives in Kansas looking for vengeance when the violent chaos of the plains throws a massive wrench in her plans. Her fate seems to be intertwined with a Pawnee ex-calvary scout named Eli Whipp (Chaske Spencer), who is on his own journey of bloody revenge and redemption. There's more going on — a whole lot more — but the primary drive of the story is Cornelia and Eli's fiery chemistry and their shared goals.
The dialogue is tightly written,...
- 11/11/2022
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
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Kat Coiro, the She-Hulk: Attorney at Law director-producer and director of Universal’s Marry Me, wants to see Hollywood stop showing single-use plastics onscreen. No more plastic water bottles. No more Solo cups. No more plastic baggies.
To de-normalize the depiction of disposable plastic in film and TV and encourage viewers to use reusable containers — all in the name of helping end the plastic pollution crisis — Coiro showed Owen Wilson packing his daughter’s lunch in Marry Me in a steel lunch box, while Jennifer Lopez drank from a blinged-out S’well bottle in the romantic comedy. And on the Marvel/Disney+ series She-Hulk, the show’s characters, including the Hulk, played by actor and environmental activist Mark Ruffalo, drink from Hydro Flasks, not throw-away plastic water bottles.
On Oct. 26, Coiro said she’s planning to go even further with her next project,...
Kat Coiro, the She-Hulk: Attorney at Law director-producer and director of Universal’s Marry Me, wants to see Hollywood stop showing single-use plastics onscreen. No more plastic water bottles. No more Solo cups. No more plastic baggies.
To de-normalize the depiction of disposable plastic in film and TV and encourage viewers to use reusable containers — all in the name of helping end the plastic pollution crisis — Coiro showed Owen Wilson packing his daughter’s lunch in Marry Me in a steel lunch box, while Jennifer Lopez drank from a blinged-out S’well bottle in the romantic comedy. And on the Marvel/Disney+ series She-Hulk, the show’s characters, including the Hulk, played by actor and environmental activist Mark Ruffalo, drink from Hydro Flasks, not throw-away plastic water bottles.
On Oct. 26, Coiro said she’s planning to go even further with her next project,...
- 11/3/2022
- by Degen Pener
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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