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‘Boys State’ Trailer: Sundance 2020 Doc Winner Showcases Texas Teens Who Build A Mock Government

June 30, 2020 12:01 pm

In early February, A24 and Apple’s joint production of the documentary “Boys State” opened at the Sundance Film Festival. The response was overwhelming. Hailed as one of the best documentaries, and features f...

“Alpha Gang” Set for Cannes Market Starring Andrea Riseborough, Jon Hamm, Nicholas Hoult, and Steven Yeun

Michael Frank

June 20, 2020 11:05 am

News

Following their relative critical success with “Damsel,” the screenwriting-directing duo of brothers David and Nathan Zellner have set their sights on a new project with a cast full of familiar names. The Zell...

Edgar Wright To Direct ‘The Chain’ Kidnapping Thriller With Writer Jane Goldman

Michael Frank

June 19, 2020 9:20 am

News

As the world waits to see Edgar Wright’s upcoming psychological terror, “The Last Night in Soho”— delayed into spring 2021 thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic—the admired English filmmaker already has a new film o...

‘The Other Lamb’ Trailer: Małgorzata Szumowska’s English-Language Debut Follows A Teenage Cultist

Michael Frank

March 3, 2020 11:14 am

News, Trailers

Following in the footsteps of fellow European Claire Denis, Polish director Małgorzata Szumowska will release her English-language debut later this year. Szumowska, with 14 other directorial credits to her nam...

‘Westworld’ Season 3 Trailer: HBO’s Biggest Remaining Series Finally Returns Next Month

Michael Frank

February 20, 2020 12:44 pm

News, Television, Trailers

The ending of "Game of Thrones" left a massive hole in HBO’s programming. Over its run, it became the most popular show for the network giant, but also within television in general. It turned into a cultural ph...

‘Brahms: The Boy II’ Trailer: Why Do Kids Keep Becoming Friends With Creepy Dolls?

Michael Frank

February 11, 2020 1:35 pm

News, Trailers

It’s always interesting to see which original horror films get sequels. Critical acclaim often fades into the background, as commercial success pushes production companies forward in making these new films. Fi...

‘All The Bright Places’ Trailer: Elle Fanning Is UltraViolet In New Feelgood YA Netflix Film

Michael Frank

February 6, 2020 12:02 pm

News, Trailers

Over the last five years, Elle Fanning, only 21, became an independent cinema go-to, a staple that worked with production companies like IFC Films and A24. A popular child actor partially due to the success of...

‘Disturbing the Peace’ Review: Guy Pearce Marshals This Ruthless, Pointless Western

Michael Frank

January 18, 2020 4:23 pm

Reviews

When you look at the filmography of actor Guy Pearce, you see classics like “L.A. Confidential” and “Memento” beside box office and critical duds like “Factory Girl” and “Seeking Justice." Active since before ...

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‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Part 3’ Trailer: More Witchy Teenage Drama Heats Up

Michael Frank

January 16, 2020 10:16 am

News, Television, Trailers

Though there might be a surplus of teenage television series in the age of streamable content, one show seems to stand above the rest in terms of fandom and success. Over the last few years, CW’s “Riverdale” am...

‘Olympic Dreams’ Trailer: Nick Kroll Flips The Script By Starring In A Winter Olympic Games-Set Romantic Drama

Michael Frank

January 15, 2020 4:27 pm

News, Trailers

Nick Kroll represents a certain brand of comedy. His “dude humor” gained him devout fans with his role in “The League” as a lovable yet disgusting fantasy footballer. His friendship with fellow comedian John Mu...

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