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Cillian Murphy is the kind of actor that most directors would kill to have leading their film. His face alone makes for a compelling screen

Near the end of Robert Zemeckis’ saccharine, Oscar-winning classic, Forrest Gump, Forrest finally stops running and declares, “I’m pretty tired. I think I’ll go home

Award-winning studio NEON announced today that Eiza González (Baby Driver), Poppy Liu (Hacks), Taylour Paige (Zola), and Will Poulter (The Bear) have joined the cast

Winners for Live Action Short, Documentary Short and Animated Short Qualify for Academy Award Consideration The American Film Institute (AFI) announced today the Grand Jury

American Cinema Editors (ACE) announced today that the organization will honor acclaimed filmmaker Jon M. Chu with the ACE Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year

The Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA) announced today that it is launching a special 50th anniversary year-long screening series, beginning in January 2025, in

Disney has long been synonymous with creating beloved animated classics, and Moana 2 is no exception. While audiences have come to expect memorable, culturally rich

What if they put on the 97th Oscars just to trap Josh Hartnett in the Dolby Theatre? Here are my 2025 Oscar predictions in Best

Film score is a very particular and essential art form, setting scenes from sweeping, epic romance to claustrophobic terror. Now, our most prolific composer, who

We don’t need to meet the elusive Jeremy to conclude that he is the Lydia Tár of tennis. A youth coach preparing the next generation

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In the project 60 wrd/min art critic, writer Lori Waxman explores how art writing can serve an expanded field of artists—including those incarcerated, trying to gain visas, working to establish themselves professionally, or just wanting feedback for a secret hobby. For this iteration, Waxman reviewed work made by Russian illustrator Xomeless. Xomeless Naturally, there is […]

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It seems so obvious in hindsight: Chicago is one of the best metal towns in the United States, if not the world, so why shouldn’t it host a weekend-long festival devoted to all things heavy? Last year’s inaugural Heavy Chicago fest was a rousing success, and its organizers, Last Rites promoter Sean Duffy and Live […]

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Noriko Sekiguchi, better known as Poison Girl Friend, is behind some of the most lustrous downtempo, trip-hop, and late-night pop music in post–economic bubble Japan. The Yokohama-born artist was inspired by the British clubs she visited in 1989 and soon began utilizing a drum machine to make her own pop music. By 1990 she’d returned […]

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As a 13-year-old girl falling in love with music, I inhaled my mother’s massive Motown Records collection. Her Stevie Wonder albums became my obsession, and the multi-instrumentalist and vocalist quickly rose to the very top of the list of musicians I’ll forever revere. Three decades later, nothing has changed. Wonder still has my respect and […]

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Swirlies formed in 1990, after Boston punk Rusty Nails (who’d later move to Chicago and make the underground horror flick Acne) tried to start a Go-Go’s cover band with guitarists and singers Damon Tutunjian and Seana Carmody. Nails soon moved on, but Tutunjian and Carmody kept going, switching tracks to write original material that drew […]

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Almost a year ago, Saint Louis emo band Foxing took a joint headlining tour with the Hotelier from Worcester, Massachusetts, playing 16 dates in November and 17 more in February. Both groups performed early-career albums in their entirety: The Albatross (2013) and Home, Like Noplace Is There (2014), respectively. They billed the tour as a […]

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Bronze have been crafting hushed, cinematic tunes for two decades, and on their new self-titled LP, these soft-pop perfectionists might’ve reached their melodious apex. The group formed in 1999, after singer Scott McGaughey and multi-instrumentalist Dylan Ryan met as English majors at DePaul and bonded over noisy underground music. (Ryan has drummed in rock and […]

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When a local musical hero passes away, the Secret History of Chicago Music considers it a duty to make sure they get the accolades they deserve. When blues-rock innovator Nick Gravenites died last month, I saw disappointingly few obituaries for this Chicago-born singer-songwriter and guitarist, mostly from outlets on the coasts—so here we are.  Nicholas […]

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Billy Wilder and I.A.L. Diamond’s screenplay for 1959’s Some Like It Hot (directed by Wilder) was produced without approval from the Motion Picture Production Code (colloquially known as the Hays Code) because it featured cross-dressing. Its subsequent success is attributed as another nail in the coffin of the suffocating moralism of the Hays Code, which […]

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Artificial intelligence and social media are flooding our information environment with slop, misinformation, and lies, and politicians and talking heads either can’t cut through the noise or don’t want to. This makes it refreshing—and in some cases urgently necessary—for musicians and artists to speak their truths about social and political issues.  In the past few […]

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Halloween. Samhain. Allhallowtide. Day of the Dead. Diwali. Yizkor. Devil’s Night. What do all of these sacred autumn observances have in common?   They all fall on or around Santiago Guerrero’s birthday, and therefore also coincide with Piñatta’s now annual infernal luna negra ritual at Monday Night Foodball, the Reader’s weekly chef pop-up at Frank and […]

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This story was copublished by Invisible Institute and the Chicago Reader. “I am left with my sister’s screams.” Bridgette Rouse told the Chicago City Council Public Safety Committee during a hearing Wednesday that the Chicago Police Department’s (CPD) lack of response to her sister Sonya Rouse’s 2016 disappearance makes it clear to her and her […]

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Whether an officer roughed you up at a protest, made an inappropriate comment when they pulled you over, or has a history of domestic violence, there are many reasons you might want to file a complaint against a member of the Chicago Police Department (CPD). Fortunately, there’s a system to do that.  COPA, explained  The […]

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Where the Witches Gather The first thing I did when I moved to Chicago six years ago was find a local metaphysical store. While I have a hard time defining exactly what category my craft falls into (I grew up Wiccan but have since distanced myself from what can be a culturally appropriative community), I’ve […]

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The Factory Theater’s Inheritance -or- Brothers from the Deep explores the gaping depths of family trauma and what it means to confront what’s lurking at the very bottom.  Written by ensemble member and new artistic director Michael Jones, the story is contained in a single scenario as brothers Marcus (Malachi Marrero) and Bentley (Jelani Julyus) […]

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Just in time for the election, Refracted Theatre Company unveils Coronation, a dystopic sorta-comedy by Laura Winters about women politicians, queens, and environmental disaster. Directed by Tova Wolff, the show may be almost too painful to watch at times (kinda like trying to watch the later episodes of Veep during the Trump administration). But though […]

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Take the mass surveillance and sinister double-speak of George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four, the toxic workplace of Apple TV+’s Severance, and the saccharine authoritarianism of Imelda Staunton’s Dolores Umbridge in the Harry Potter franchise, and you’ll get something like the setting of Evil Perfect. Written by Spencer Huffman and directed by Jonathan Shaboo, this world premiere […]

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Visión Latino Theatre Company’s contribution to the seventh Destinos: Chicago International Latino Theater Festival is Jocey Villa’s charming autobiographical solo with music, Jocey y Las Mariachis. Cowritten with Flavia Pallozzi and directed by Yajaira Custodio in the cozy basement theater at APO Cultural Center in Pilsen, Villa’s piece traces her love of music as a […]

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Chicago Reader Volume 54, No. 4. October 24, 2024

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It was a surprise to see stage combat–focused Babes With Blades Theatre Company stage a Shakespeare comedy (my last experience was a dark and subversive Richard III). While the production drags at times with uneven pacing, the application of BwB’s physical acting style to Shakespeare’s daffy comedy is also refreshing and fun.  The company’s stated […]

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There’s a mini Sarah Ruhl fest at Theater Wit right now, with Shattered Globe’s Becky Nurse of Salem running concurrently with Remy Bumppo’s latest, Ruhl’s epistolary play Dear Elizabeth. Based on the correspondence of American poets Robert Lowell and Elizabeth Bishop, Dear Elizabeth (directed by Christina Casano) is a more straightforward narrative than those familiar […]

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Lynn Nottage, the first Black woman to win two Pulitzer Prizes in drama, is nothing if not expansive in her interests. Her first Pulitzer was for Ruined, about women trapped in the Democratic Republic of Congo civil war, which premiered at the Goodman in 2008. Her second was in 2017 for Sweat, a searing portrait […]

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Bottle Fly at Redtwist Theatre is set in the Everglades and packed with queer confrontation softened by poetic soliloquies and lengthened by equally poetic diatribes, bringing the heat of deep Florida to Chicago. Written by playwright-librettist Jacqueline Goldfinger, the story centers around a family—Cal (Johnny Garcia), Rosie (Laura Sturm), and K (Rebecca VandenBos)—who have taken […]

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MPAACT (Ma’at Production Association of Afrikan Centered Theatre) produces a surprising story centered around the Afrikan diaspora at the Greenhouse Theater. Written by Leonard House, The Book of Me follows the birthday celebration of an 18-year-old who was adopted from Ethiopia by a U.S. couple, and her attempt to find out more about her birth […]

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On an otherwise quiet early-October Sunday morning, a troupe of leather daddies and drag activists shout from a fabulous vortex of glitter, eyelashes, leather, and lace that swirl outside the Leather Archives & Museum (LA&M): “Are you registered to vote?” Amid cheers, whoops, and honking car horns, a kinky contingent of more than a dozen […]

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In 2006, the Illinois Lottery made history when it launched the Ticket for the Cure (TFTC), the first-ever specialty lottery ticket in the United States where 100 percent of profits were dedicated toward breast cancer research, awareness, and education. Initiated by Senator Mattie Hunter and Senate President Emil Jones Jr., the Instant Ticket became a […]

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When Raunel Urquiza takes the Blue Line into the Loop, the train often feels empty. On the days he rides from Austin, he sees fewer people coming in from the west suburbs and the city’s west side the past few months. “It keeps you on your toes if you’re going to work by yourself or […]

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When Justyna Haluch first started selling zapiekanki, she tried to fancy them up with marinara sauce. “We don’t want dry baguettes,” she recalls. But her customers, raised on the original template for Polish French bread pizza, decisively rejected her attempts to upgrade this seminal street food. “A lot [of] people say, ‘Hey, it’s not Polish. […]

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The Effigies were part of a small but mighty contingent of bands that launched Chicago’s first wave of punk. Formed in 1980, they charged out of the gate with a fast, brash sound that proved foundational to midwestern hardcore. “Guns or Ballots,” from the live 1981 compilation Busted at Oz, set the template for that […]

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“In place of a hermeneutics we need an erotics of art.”-Susan Sontag, Against Interpretation Breathing in the crisp air and full sunlight of autumn, I leaf through Sontag’s Against Interpretation and Other Essays, seeking respite from the merciless continuity of war and violence mediated via social media: forced displacements; the expansion of Israel’s military conflict; […]

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The Moviegoer is the diary of a local film buff, collecting the best of what Chicago’s independent and underground film scene has to offer. The Chicago Marathon and the Music Box of Horrors 24-hour horror movie marathon—which, as luck would have it, usually occur within a week of each other every year—actually have a lot […]

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You can walk into Novel Pizza Cafe hungry and walk out with a pizza pie and a matcha latte. Yes, coffee drinks and pizza go together.  The small, unassuming pizza joint in Pilsen is inspired by the owners’ Filipino and Mexican heritages. While the south side has many classic pizza spots, Novel elevates the experience. […]

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Last February, in what Chilean president Gabriel Boric described as “the worst fire in an urban area in the last 30 years,” a forest fire swept through the coastal city of Viña del Mar in the Valparaíso region after days of extreme heat, leaving more than 130 people dead, at least 370 missing, and thousands […]

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As artists are we automatically flower planters in our communities or do we learn to give back to them through practice? I ponder this on my way to experience “diversión,” the offerings that Carlos Flores has organized during his Anchor Curatorial Residency with the Chicago Park District. When I think of the work Flores has […]

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Is 2D inferior to 3D? A 2021 study found that “3D objects are more readily perceived than 2D images” due to the cognitive understanding that we can interact with “real things.” Similarly, we may find ourselves more attracted to a sculptural object in front of us versus something two-dimensional hanging on a gallery wall. Seoul-born […]

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Ian McEwan’s Atonement opens with an epigraph from Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey rebuking heroine Catherine Morland for her “suspicions” of “atrocities” fueled by fervid consumption of Gothic novels. Published posthumously in 1817 with Persuasion, Northanger Abbey was Austen’s first completed novel, written when she was in her early 20s. Atonement, published in 2001, tells the […]

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J K Chukwu is a midwestern and Nigerian writer who’s lived in Chicago, off and on, for the last decade. She attended the University of Chicago as an undergraduate, completed her MFA at Brown University, and now advises in the creative writing program at U of C. Her first novel The Unfortunates (2023) is an […]

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Woman of the Hour streaming on Netflix

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The last time we checked in with Vershawn Sanders-Ward, the founding artistic director for Red Clay Dance Company, was back in 2021, as performing arts groups were just beginning to come out of the 2020 COVID-19 shutdown. At that point, Red Clay had just opened their new studio in Woodlawn at 808 E. 63rd St. […]

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Singer Marshall Thompson looked elated when he appeared onstage with the Chi-Lites in the 1973 documentary Save the Children. The group was about to launch into its hit, “Oh Girl,” a song with the same sense of optimism as the overall event that presented them. As this film shows, at the 1972 Operation PUSH Expo, […]

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Spooky, scary skeletons . . . in leather? Yes, of course, says John McDevitt, kinky movie buff and film programmer of the Leather Archives & Museum’s Fetish Film Forum. Now in its second year, the forum hosts monthly screenings of films that, through their visuals or storylines, pay homage to kink and leather culture. Past […]

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Early last summer, when the Randolph Street lindens were bursting with clusters of tiny yellow-white blossoms, Callie Roach’s honeybees went crazy. Roach is the general manager at Fulton Market’s Kaiser Tiger, and when the restaurant installed five colonies—via the Hive Supply Company—on its rooftop earlier in the spring, she became the head beekeeper too. When […]

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My first introduction to playwright Eboni Booth was in 2022, when Steep Theatre produced her play Paris, about a young Black woman working in a big-box store in a small Vermont town. That story contained an element of danger and darkness that isn’t really present in Booth’s Pulitzer Prize–winning Primary Trust, now in a local […]

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For anyone who wishes that spooky season could last year-round, just head to Edgewater, where Loaves & Witches is open late. The cafe serves up magical pastries and coffee alongside weekly tarot readings in a whimsigothic atmosphere. There, co-owners Julia Goodmann (she/they) and Lisa Harriman (she/they) welcome all uncanny Chicagoans with open arms: curious witches, […]

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Though first produced in 1666, Molière’s The Misanthrope still feels daisy-fresh in its observations on how humans are driven by the foibles of social (or in today’s terms, parasocial) relationships. Forest Park Theatre’s current staging by artistic director and founder Richard Corley (the first indoor production in the young company’s history) doesn’t take risks with […]

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Chicago Children’s Theatre’s latest, Milo Imagines the World, is an absolute delight. But more than that, this world premiere of a musical based on the 2021 book by Matt de la Peña (illustrations by Christian Robinson) is a real hero’s journey that ends up celebrating the power of family ties to endure even under duress. […]

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Theatre Above the Law’s seasonal production based on fairy tales by (or collected by, more accurately) the Brothers Grimm returns for a fourth time with the same narrative framework: the stories are all told by characters who hang out in a bar for “survivors,” as they explain to Jakob Grimm (Nick Barnes), who storms into […]

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A few years ago I was at the 21c Museum Hotel for the first of their annual Fashion’s Night Out event, which celebrates up-and-coming designers in Chicago’s fashion scene. I was there helping a friend set up a display for their new line, but once that was done, I wasn’t really sure what to do […]

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“The condition of living is eventually leaving.” This refrain echoes across space and time in Remember You Will Die, a kaleidoscopic science fiction novel by Chicago author Eden Robins. Structured as a series of obituaries, Robins’s literary puzzle box uses an AI character’s story to examine the very human experiences of love, jealousy, betrayal, grief, […]

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The Moviegoer is the diary of a local film buff, collecting the best of what Chicago’s independent and underground film scene has to offer. The most interesting fact about myself that I save for such occasions when people want to hear one is that my husband and I got engaged after a week. Of course, […]

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Occult films often link their nefarious demonic forces to marginalized people—common tropes include Indigenous graveyards, witchy women consorting with devils, evil bloodsucking ambiguously Jewish foreign vampires. Horror is often horror about marginalized, erased, dispossessed people whose existence or memory threatens a white, patriarchal, colonial status quo. Bad conscience and fear of revolution haunt occult films.  […]

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The sprawling arts initiative features dozens of free and low-cost exhibits and programs throughout the city and suburbs Chicago artists and designers are on the vanguard of the visual arts world and make an impact that reverberates far and wide. But in a sprawling metropolis with a large, diverse population, it can be challenging for […]

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I can’t say this millennial was aware they were seeing a modern adaptation of a Greek tragedy (Hippolytus), but it shouldn’t have been surprising, given the fates of many of our early 2000s pop music girlies. The Story Theatre’s world premiere of its emerging playwright-in-residence Justine Gelfman’s one-act is a funny, sharp, and ultimately quite […]

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Subtext Studio Theatre Company’s production of Omar Vicente Fernandez’s Que Te Vaya Bien marks the reunion of two actors—Nelson A. Rodriguez and Adriel Irizarry—who delivered knockout performances as boxers in Visión Latino’s production of Franky D. Gonzalez’s That Must Be the Entrance to Heaven during last year’s Destinos: Chicago International Latino Theater Festival. In Que […]

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Two television universes have unexpectedly collided on Chopin Theatre’s mainstage with The Golden Girls Meet the Skooby Don’t Gang: The Mystery of the Haunted Bush—a funny and raunchy new installment in Hell in a Handbag’s popular Golden Girls parody franchise.  The Golden Girls Meet the Skooby Don’t Gang: The Mystery of the Haunted BushThrough 11/3: […]

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David Javerbaum’s comic one-act, about God and his mysterious ways, is a delightfully contradictory show, at once a send-up of shallow TV values, a parody of bad old-old-time religion (now, sadly, making a comeback) and a witty, intelligent exegesis of the Bible and the crazy, unpredictable, but oddly beguiling ways of the Old Testament deity. […]

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Fat Jesus’s grandma is recovering from knee surgery, so she won’t be making greens next week. Ma Ma, aka Rosemary Holloway, usually makes the greens for Von Harris’s pop-ups, but as she’s out of commission, he’s making them himself. But don’t worry. He won’t be using liquid smoke in his collards this October 21 when […]

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It’s Rough House Theater’s sixth year of making immersive haunted houses and they’ve really nailed the discerning horror lover’s ideal haunted zone with House of the Exquisite Corpse IV, playing for the entire month at Steppenwolf’s Garage space. “We’re trying to make work that is both ensemble-based but also that features artists at the same […]

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It’s serendipitous that our Occult Issue is out on the same day as the full moon. As you know, we always publish the new issue on Thursdays so we didn’t plan it that way. Whether through magic or pure luck, you’re likely reading this during one of the most energetically charged times of the month.  […]

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For better or worse, a well-crafted work of historical fiction tends to overshadow the real people and events that inspired it. English monarchs such as Richard III and Henry V are nearly inseparable from their Shakespearean incarnations. The first U.S. treasury secretary transforms from the subject of a doorstop biography into a rapping revolutionary in […]

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The occult is so baked into hard rock and heavy metal that you can forget that the combination was once new, misunderstood, and even feared. Black Sabbath and Mercyful Fate are often credited with mainstreaming occultism in rock, but its roots go back further—to a Chicago band called Coven. Teenage singer Jinx Dawson founded the […]

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I’ve seen too many up-close magicians to count since the onset of Chicago’s magic renaissance. But I’ve never seen any as close as I was for the magicians of the seventh Destinos: Chicago International Latino Theater Festival at the long-running Magic Parlour (now hosted by the Goodman Theatre). The invited guests of usual Magic Parlour […]

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Nostalgia for the mixtape—its potential for randomness and its personal touch—is the structuring factor in Ruth on the Rocks, written and performed by Ruth Guerra, directed by Ricardo Gamboa, and presented by Concrete Content as part of the seventh Destinos: Chicago International Latino Theater Festival, staged in the actual storefront where Guerra’s father once repaired […]

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By Juan Gerardo Chavez

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“That it?” I ask, stepping through the metal scrapyard on Chicago’s east side. An employee in a gray hoodie nods.  It’s a hot, bright October day, the sun beating down on spandex-clad cyclists as they whip past industrial sites north to the Lakefront Trail or south to the rebuilt Calumet Fisheries. Gulls swoop through crystal […]

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In the prologue to 1994’s Witchcraze: A New History of the European Witch Hunts, author Anne Llewellyn Barstow observes, “The longer I have worked on these sixteenth- and seventeenth-century events, the more I have found them relevant to problems of violence and discrimination against women today.” Witchcraft and witches have appeared onstage for centuries, from […]

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Chicago Reader Volume 54, No. 3. October 17, 2024

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There’s some famously scary stuff at Graceland Cemetery, most notably Lorado Taft’s hulking bronze statue, Eternal Silence. It’s been spooking cemetery visitors since it was erected there in 1909, in part because of its grim reaper shrouding and in part because word got around that if you looked directly into its eyes (hard to do […]

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The first time Otoman Zar-Adusht Hanish caught significant press attention was in 1904, when Emma Reusse—or Eloise, as she was sometimes called—was seen running from his temple shrieking and pulling out her hair. She was committed to an Elgin sanitarium after the guru and self-described doctor had advised her to juice fast for 40 days […]

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When I get disillusioned with the state of hip-hop, it often helps to remind myself that we still have artists like Vince Staples. Then I remember that Staples and I share a birthday. The zodiac suggests that Cancers born in July, at our worst, can be stubborn and moody—but at our best, we can be […]

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Iowa singer-songwriter William Elliott Whitmore self-released two albums in the late 90s and early 00s, but he really burst onto the scene with his 2003 Southern Records debut, Hymns for the Hopeless. Though he was a young man then, his voice sounded ancient and timeless, which made this fierce, beautifully grim album feel like he […]

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Guitarist-singer Daniel Brady and drummer-singer Rachael Boswell formed postpunk duo the Lipschitz in Savannah, Georgia, but right from the start you could hear an affinity for midwestern rock ’n’ roll in their jittery, stripped-down sound—it’s no wonder they moved to Chicago in 2017. The Lipschitz’s 2015 debut EP, Pillow Face, already had the mosquito-buzzing energy […]

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Like many musicians of her generation, twentysomething Peoria singer and guitarist Emily How (aka Emily Hough) grew up enamored with Taylor Swift—her first performances were restaurant cover sets of Swift’s songs. These days, How isn’t quite so squeaky-clean or hyperfocused. She and her bandmates (bassist Brenton Engel, drummer Matt Filarski, and guitarist Jacob Hill) combine […]

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Lots of performers say they’re pursuing their own path in defiance of the crowd, but Dawn Richard makes a better claim than most. The singer and songwriter came into the spotlight in 2004, when she auditioned for Sean Combs (then known as P. Diddy) on the MTV reality show Making the Band 3, landing a […]

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I’m not surprised that Closed Sessions landed a west-coast star as big as Cypress Hill’s DJ Muggs to headline its 15th-anniversary party. The Chicago label has done impressive work not only flying the flag for midwestern hip-hop artists but also establishing their work as part of a larger continuum, connecting MCs and producers throughout the […]

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Terrifier 3 in wide release in theaters

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The Silent Hour in limited release in theaters, in wide release on VOD

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Saturday Night in wide release in theaters

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Joker: Folie à Deux in wide release in theaters

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Hold Your Breath streaming on Hulu

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In the back of Simone’s Bar on 18th Street in Pilsen, beyond cozy booths and rustic wood, a red velvet curtain seals off the private area and conceals a hidden bacchanal.  The relatively small brick and chalkboard room, complete with its own full bar and restrooms, is dim save for red, pink, and purple spotlights, […]

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Greg Allen opened Evanston’s newest record shop in September—just barely. In a flush of optimism, he’d put a sign in the window at 624 Grove Street declaring that Animal Records would open then, but he quickly ran out of time. “It was September 30,” he says. “I’m looking at my watch, and it’s 4:30 in […]

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This story was published by The Trace, a nonprofit newsroom covering gun violence in America. Sign up for its newsletters here. As Chicago’s ShotSpotter microphones come down following years of controversy about the gunshot detection device, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is trying out a new tool designed to detect the presence of firearms—this time, […]

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The impact of incarceration can be calculated in lost years of freedom, time spent away from loved ones, and missed opportunities to earn degrees and build careers. But prisons in Illinois and across the country have another hidden cost that impacts all of society: lost votes. This year, more than 28,000 Illinoisans will be barred […]

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When the sun rose over Chicago on the first day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention, out-of-towners were undoubtedly impressed by the city’s downtown high-rises, jibaritos, and hot dogs, and protesters donned in keffiyehs and holding picket signs. Tens of thousands of protesters representing issues from tenants’ rights to police abolition flooded the streets of […]

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Reader senior writer Ben Joravsky riffs on the day's stories with his celebrated humor, insight, and honesty, and interviews politicians, activists, journalists and other political know-it-alls.

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In the project 60 wrd/min art critic, writer Lori Waxman explores how art writing can serve an expanded field of artists—including those incarcerated, trying to gain visas, working to establish themselves professionally, or just wanting feedback for a secret hobby. For this iteration, Waxman reviewed work made by Red Line Service artists at a public […]

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I’m no expert, but I’d bet that Philadelphia dungeon-punk outfit Poison Ruïn are having more fun screwing around with medieval fantasy tropes than anybody since Monty Python went searching for the Holy Grail. On the cover of the self-titled 2022 release that combines their first two EPs, two knights wield spiked flails and hold shields […]

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Plenty has changed in Rafael Toral’s music throughout his career, but cross-fertilization and collisions of disparate methodologies have been constants. In the 1990s, the Lisbon-born artist made mostly guitar-based music, devising his own aesthetic from a starting point in the pure, resonant sound shared by American minimalists Phill Niblock and Alvin Lucier, like-minded Chicago experimentalist […]

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While writing his second album under the name Ulna, Chicago singer-guitarist Adam Schubert contemplated his upbringing in suburban Northbrook, but the romantic dreariness that hangs over Gazebo (out last month on Shuga) sounds indebted to the indie rock of the Pacific Northwest. The scruffy warmth of Schubert’s arrangements contrasts with his occasionally irascible guitar chords, […]

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William Parker, Hamid Drake, and Cooper-Moore are the Heart Trio. They’ve just released their self-titled debut album on Aum Fidelity, but they have decades of shared history. Drake and Parker, since first recording together on the 1993 Peter Brötzmann album Die Like a Dog (just reissued on vinyl by Cien Fuegos), have evolved a dynamism […]

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Chicago country eccentrics Souled American were ahead of the curve when it came to reimagining country music in the language of alternative rock. So ahead of the curve, in fact, that they seemed to exist apart from the contemporaneous No Depression scene, named after Uncle Tupelo’s 1990 debut album and bustling with indie Americana acts. […]

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Erica Dawn Lyle’s creativity has always been fluid. Many people first heard her when she joined the reunited Bikini Kill as a touring guitarist in 2019, but she’s a longtime mainstay of punk, DIY, and activist scenes. She’s been organizing and playing underground shows since she was a teenager in the early 90s, and she’s […]

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As I was gearing up for the Reader coverage of this year’s Destinos: Chicago International Latino Theater Festival, I received news of the death of Juan Ramirez, longtime artistic director of Latino Chicago Theater Company—a powerhouse in the 1980s and ’90s. The sad juxtaposition of losing one of the most vital forces for building up […]

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Through 4/30/25: “Button Up, Button Down” exhibition with fashion from Beau McCall at Fashion Outlets of Chicago

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I was served up RICE—an art collective and curated meal series celebrating South Asian cuisine—by the magic of the Instagram algorithm. After being gifted a copy of food columnist Meera Sodha’s cookbook Made in India, I went down a social media rabbit hole of Indian cooking videos. Up popped one of RICE’s posts on my Explore […]

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9-1-1 has established Buck and Tommy as a couple but the show needs to move away from inserting Eddie into every scene between the two.

9-1-1 loves to keep Evan 'Buck' Buckley (Oliver Stark) in romantic entanglements. Seriously, the guy never seems to stay single for long. Whether he was dating Abby Clark (Connie Britton) in Season 1 or Taylor Kelly (Megan West) through Season 5, Buck frequently has his hands full in the love department. But it's his newest relationship with Tommy (Lou Ferrigno Jr.) that has not only breathed new life into Buck's storylines but also has fans praising his emotional growth. The only problem is that his best pal, Eddie (Ryan Guzman), is potentially standing in the way of Buck and Tommy's relationship being able to progress to the next level.

We rank the five dragons of the Chroma Conclave in The Legend of Vox Machina.

We rank the five dragons of the Chroma Conclave in The Legend of Vox Machina.

We take a look at the biggest movie news of last week including stories revolving around Spider-Man 4, Chris Hemsworth, and Predator.

Fans of major franchises had a lot to rave about last week, given the amount of announcements made about sequels currently in the works. From Alien: Romulus getting a follow-up confirmation months after its theatrical run to the official release date for Spider-Man 4, there was a lot of exciting news to keep tabs on. In addition to the future of the aforementioned franchises, Chris Hemsworth made headlines after the actor was reportedly in talks to play Prince Charming in a Disney live-action. For a detailed refresher on all the main updates from last week, here is a handy roundup.

Carved serves up blood, gore, and a vengeful killer pumpkin in a bizarre but compelling creature feature.

Carved is the latest horror-comedy to hit Hulu as part of its yearly celebration of Huluween, and it's easily one of the craziest creature features of the year. Based on Justin Harding's 2018 short film of the same name, Carved is a campy ode to horror B-movies of the '80s and '90s. A small New England town recovering from a deadly tragedy is suddenly terrorized by a mutated pumpkin that comes to life and embarks on a violent killing spree, which is just as ridiculous as it sounds. Its motivations are simple: kill everyone who mutilated its fellow pumpkin brethren during the annual pumpkin carving contest. The film's narrative is straightforward enough, but the mutant pumpkin's creature design and its creative and vicious kills are what make Carved worth a watch this Halloween.

We searched for the celebrities who should compete in a season of the iconic CBS reality competition, Survivor.

Survivor host Jeff Probst has previously stated that he had considered a celebrity edition of the hit CBS reality series but that it likely won't happen. But that doesn't mean we can't dream about the potential! In an era where celebrity reality series continue to dominate the airwaves, Survivor is one show that fans would be eager to see have a celebrity version.

The Voice Season 26 is proving to be a battle, and on the third night of the Battle Rounds, the steal button gets a workout.

Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for 'The Voice' Season 26 Episode 9.It's night three of Battles, and the judges are in high spirits. That is before they realize they have to eliminate some of their own. But hey, with steals still on the board, not everyone will be walking away from The Voice Season 26 right away. Through another night of difficult choices, the coaches establish the best roster to help them earn the victory in the end. But there's one coach who all the coaches are envious of: Gwen Stefani.

CBS' Survivor 47 highlights Andy Rueda's masterclass, showing that his goofy demeanor masks a strategic mastermind ready for victory.

Is Andy Rueda going to win an Emmy for his exceptional acting throughout this of Survivor 47? Listen, the performances hes given have been a masterclass. In the premiere, he shared on the mat that he didnt have many friends, and he has tried to fit in. Hes looking for attention. He wants to have his moment. And he had it. Multiple times. Like in every instance he could put the spotlight on him, he found a way to direct attention off of the main action and onto himself. Sam Phalen has dubbed him Survivor George Costanza. Sam stated that everything Andy does, he should do the opposite. Whether its losing his shot in the dark in the sand or falling out of the hammock, the kid is getting in his own way! And yet, as the season has gone on, and he's stayed safe on the beach, could it all be an act?

Season 7s Garrett and Taylor are Love Is Blinds strongest pairing since Cameron and Lauren in Season 1, making them the couple to root for.

The premise of Love Is Blind is that a strong romantic bond can be developed sight unseen, as relationship-minded individuals within a certain geographic region are paired for consecutive rounds of dates while they narrow down their options to one person they can see themselves marrying. Season 7 of the series was overrun with problematic men in the pods, so much so that it almost overshadowed one of the most romantic pairings that the series has seen since its earliest episodes. Garrett Josemans and Taylor Krause approached the "social experiment" with the same skeptical but committed energy, and as they got to know each other better, the chemistry that arose between them was notable.

George Lucas made a joke about Obi-Wan Kenobis homeworld to Jon Stewart that ended up being embraced as part of the Star Wars canon.

Obi-Wan Kenobi is perhaps one of the most important characters in the Star Wars franchise who is not directly related to the Skywalker family lineage. Alec Guinness showed fans the first example of what a Jedi Knight looked like with his performance in Star Wars: Episode IV- A New Hope. Ewan McGregors performance as a younger version of Kenobi quickly became the most acclaimed aspect of the Star Wars prequel trilogy.

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Jon Stewart is back and rejuvenated, on the heels of the announcement earlier today that he re-upped his deal with Comedy Central to remain as host of The Daily Show through next year. “This is my last show before the election, but not my last show. I’m coming back, baby. We’re doing another year,” the […]

Robert Downey Jr. is firmly anti the usage of generative artificial intelligence to recreate his likeness, issuing a warning to potential future executives who may want to bring Tony Stark back from the dead. The Oscar-winning Oppenheimer actor recently appeared opposite Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Ayad Akhtar and Tony-winning director Bartlett Sher on the podcast On […]

Update, with CNN statement: CNN says commentator Ryan Girdusky will no longer be welcome on the network after his offensive remark to fellow guest Mehdi Hasan tonight. “There is zero room for racism or bigotry at CNN or on our air,” the network said in a statement shared by host Abby Phillip tonight. Earlier tonight […]

Love Is Blind Season 7 is promising a drama-filled reunion (teaser above) for its cast, featuring couples new and old hashing out their grievances and filling audiences in on what may not have been caught on the cameras. During this installment’s of Netflix’s hit reality series, two couples — Taylor and Garrett, Ashley and Tyler […]

A Monday Night Football matchup later this season will feature two familiar characters, Bart and Homer Simpson, in the decidedly unfamiliar context of a live NFL football game. The alternate, animated telecast of the December 9 showdown between the Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys will feature a fully immersive Simpsons experience conveying the actual on-field […]

WARNING: This article contains sexually explicit details from court documents of an alleged rape of a child. A federal judge may have put a gag order on officials and lawyers in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ criminal case to prevent them from talking to the media or anyone else, but a new lawsuit that alleges a horrifying […]

Nothing can pull Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo down. The stars of Jon M. Chu’s sweeping musical Wicked Part 1 showcased their signature powerhouse vocals in a new behind-the-scenes clip shared on social media of the climactic song “Defying Gravity.” While just 11 seconds long, the snippet of the duo’s pitch-perfect voices are sure to […]

Instead of entering the world of videogame Tron, characters from the videogame will visit planet Earth in the next installment of the film franchise, Tron: Ares. The latest updates on the film arrived at Disney’s D23 convention in 2024, and there’s still about a year to go before viewers can expect to see it in […]

EXCLUSIVE: Former The Real Housewives of Atlanta stars Sanya Richards-Ross and Marlo Hampton are set to co-host The Real Close Friends podcast for Audioboom. Olympian Richards-Ross and former RHOA co-star Hampton have partnered to launch a new podcast starting October 31. The duo will discuss celebrity news, viral moments, memes, fashion, and sports, giving authentic and often […]

Anna Kendrick recalls an experience with a director that “felt like a specific power move” to embarrass her. The Woman of the Hour star and director recently remembered a moment with a filmmaker she deemed “icky.” “I remember a director once in a room full of 100 extras or something being like, ‘Hey, on this […]

Adele got emotional after Celine Dion visited her at her Las Vegas residency at the Colosseum. Following the powerful encounter between the singers, Adele shared an affectionate message about the moment. “I have been performing in Celine Dion’s room at the Colosseum for almost 2 years now. 4 weeks to go!” Adele wrote in a […]

The Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos defended the decision of the publication not endorse in the 2024 presidential race, acknowledging that “inadequate planning” and not some “intentional strategy” was to blame for creating a backlash. “I would also like to be clear that no quid pro quo of any kind is at work here,” Bezos […]

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There's a clear winner among IMDb users when it comes to the best episode of The Twilight Zone, and it's hard to argue with their pick.

There's a clear winner among IMDb users when it comes to the best episode of The Twilight Zone, and it's hard to argue with their pick.

It's impossible to think about Star Trek without Spock, but studio executives were afraid of something truly absurd and almost changed the iconic character.

It's impossible to think about Star Trek without Spock, but studio executives were afraid of something truly absurd and almost changed the iconic character.

M. Night Shyamalan's favorite movies include a mix of genres, from horror to comedy, but they all have one thing in common.

M. Night Shyamalan's favorite movies include a mix of genres, from horror to comedy, but they all have one thing in common.

Stephen King knows all about great villains, including the ones he didn't create. Here are the author's top 10 favorite baddies.

Stephen King knows all about great villains, including the ones he didn't create. Here are the author's top 10 favorite baddies.

Netflix has another Squid Game project in development, from Fight Club and Gone Girl director David Fincher, and the rumored details are intriguing.

Netflix has another Squid Game project in development, from Fight Club and Gone Girl director David Fincher, and the rumored details are intriguing.

Marvel's Alien: Romulus prequel comic book reveals how the Xenomorph from the 1979 Alien met its maker, setting up the Romulus movie.

Marvel's Alien: Romulus prequel comic book reveals how the Xenomorph from the 1979 Alien met its maker, setting up the Romulus movie.

Dragon Ball Daima has seemingly introduced a major retcon to the Dragon Ball franchise, and it's all to do with Namekians like Piccolo.

Dragon Ball Daima has seemingly introduced a major retcon to the Dragon Ball franchise, and it's all to do with Namekians like Piccolo.

Christopher Nolan considered casting Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker in The Dark Knight. Here's why the filmmaker went with Heath Ledger instead.

Christopher Nolan considered casting Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker in The Dark Knight. Here's why the filmmaker went with Heath Ledger instead.

Fox ordered the makers of The Simpsons to ban a certain recurring joke when the long-running animated series was renewed for season 23.

Fox ordered the makers of The Simpsons to ban a certain recurring joke when the long-running animated series was renewed for season 23.

The chaotic humor of Tom Hardy's Venom movies won over a lot of fans, but the reviews are mixed. Here's how they rank according to Rotten Tomatoes.

The chaotic humor of Tom Hardy's Venom movies won over a lot of fans, but the reviews are mixed. Here's how they rank according to Rotten Tomatoes.

Squid Game season 2 will feature few familiar faces - and the characters who are coming back will be very different when the Netflix show returns.

Squid Game season 2 will feature few familiar faces - and the characters who are coming back will be very different when the Netflix show returns.

You probably forgot that Henry Cavill even starred in this 2018 action thriller flop that's currently doing big numbers on streaming.

You probably forgot that Henry Cavill even starred in this 2018 action thriller flop that's currently doing big numbers on streaming.

Art the Clown continues to thrive as the hit horror slasher sequel Terrifier 3 passes another box office milestone no one saw coming.

Art the Clown continues to thrive as the hit horror slasher sequel Terrifier 3 passes another box office milestone no one saw coming.

Wednesday and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice actress Jenna Ortega shared her five favorite horror movies, and her choices are notable because of how varied they are.

Wednesday and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice actress Jenna Ortega shared her five favorite horror movies, and her choices are notable because of how varied they are.

A spooky family movie currently hanging around the top of the Prime Video charts features a Clint Eastwood cameo that nobody saw coming.

A spooky family movie currently hanging around the top of the Prime Video charts features a Clint Eastwood cameo that nobody saw coming.

Venom: The Last Dance did not live up to Sony's box office expectations during opening weekend, so the franchise is going out with a whimper instead of a bang.

Venom: The Last Dance did not live up to Sony's box office expectations during opening weekend, so the franchise is going out with a whimper instead of a bang.

/Film visited Walt Disney Animation Studios for an early preview of Moana 2, and we've broken down everything you need to know about the anticipated sequel.

/Film visited Walt Disney Animation Studios for an early preview of Moana 2, and we've broken down everything you need to know about the anticipated sequel.

If you missed Ben Stiller's excellent true crime series Escape at Dannemora when it debuted on Showtime in 2018, it's currently tearing up the Netflix charts.

If you missed Ben Stiller's excellent true crime series Escape at Dannemora when it debuted on Showtime in 2018, it's currently tearing up the Netflix charts.

Agatha All Along creator Jac Schaeffer has thrown cold water on a fan theory involving a connection between a major Marvel character and the show.

Agatha All Along creator Jac Schaeffer has thrown cold water on a fan theory involving a connection between a major Marvel character and the show.

Pop quiz, hotshot: What would it take to get Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock to return for Speed 3? Lucky for you, we have the answer.

Pop quiz, hotshot: What would it take to get Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock to return for Speed 3? Lucky for you, we have the answer.

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Plus 4 more new releases to watch at home this week on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD!

Give this film your complete attention (phones off!), and you won't be disappointed.

And it's also the bloodiest, goriest, gnarliest entry in the Christmas horror subgenre, yet.

Plus 7 more new releases to watch at home this week on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD!

You don't come here for the fishing.

Plus 4 more new releases to watch at home this week on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD!

Outbreak horror done extremely right.

Skydiving horror and Kate Siegel's directorial debut are the standouts here.

Plus 22 more new releases to watch at home this week on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD!

The 'All of Me' / 'Ninja III' mashup you didn't know you wanted.

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Check out the trailer for Earth Abides, which premieres December 1 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on MGM+. In the series, when a plague of unprecedented virulence sweeps the globe, the human race is all but wiped out. In the aftermath, as the great machine of civilization slowly and inexorably breaks down, only a few shattered survivors remain to struggle against the slide into extinction. The series is based on George R. Stewarts classic sci-fi novel of the same name.Todd Komarnicki, the Executive Producer, Writer, and Showrunner, says:"It has been an absolute thrill to adapt George Stewarts sci fi classic. And an even greater honor to deliver a show that is custom built for our moment in history. Because amidst all the wild adventure and story twists and turns, "Earth Abides" provides proof that the one way forward for humanity islove.

Check out the trailer for Earth Abides, which premieres December 1 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on MGM+. In the series, when a plague of unprecedented virulence sweeps the globe, the human race is all but wiped out. In the aftermath, as the great machine of civilization slowly and inexorably breaks down, only a few shattered survivors remain to struggle against the slide into extinction. The series is based on George R. Stewarts classic sci-fi novel of the same name.

The timeless Matthew Lillard joins us for a wide-ranging discussion as his new line of tequila, Macabre Spirits, goes on sale (and includes an original novella from horror master Mike Flanagan). Lillard also talks at length about his roles in Scream, Scooby-Doo, Twin Peaks, and more.A sinister story. A boldly crafted tequila. Rare, Fine & Limited brings you a new way to celebrate the darkness. Pre-order below: https://findfamiliarspirits.com/products/macabreFrom the imaginations of Matthew Lillard (Scream, Five Nights at Freddys), Justin Ware (Bloodsucking Bastards) and the award-winning Find Familiar Spirits distillers comes the worlds first tequila made by and for devotees of horror. This premium bottle is paired with the first-ever horror novella from the legendary Mike Flanagan (Fall of the House of Usher, Midnight Mass).

The timeless Matthew Lillard joins us for a wide-ranging discussion as his new line of tequila, Macabre Spirits, goes on sale (and includes an original novella from horror master Mike Flanagan). Lillard also talks at length about his roles in Scream, Scooby-Doo, Twin Peaks, and more.

Michelle Williams' character Anne Weying doesn't appear in Venom: The Last Dance and fans are wondering what happened.

When Venom: The Last Dance shredded the box office competition on October 25, 2024, ardent and casual fans wondered why former franchise stalwart Michelle Williams was suddenly absent from the trilogy capper. After starring as Eddie Brock's (Tom Hardy) former fianc and defense lawyer Anne Weying, Williams departed the Sony superhero franchise before it ended, leading to Juno Temple's casting as Dr. Teddy Paine.

The Line star Alex Wolff and director Ethan Berger share their memories of working with Angus Cloud and praise his work.

The excellent new college campus thriller The Line has a phenomenal cast Alex Wolff, Halle Bailey, Lewis Pullman, John Malkovich, Cheri Oteri, Austin Abrams, Denise Richards, Scoot McNairy, and others. Of the many excellent performances, the quietly searing one from the late Angus Cloud stands out, and is fondly remembered by director Ethan Berger and main star Alex Wolff, who spoke with MovieWeb about the film. "Watching him with Angus was unbelievable," said Berger.

A clown, a nun, and a ghost walk into a bar. Everybody dies.

Everyone likes to put themselves in the shoes of horror characters. We tell them, "Don't go in there!" We criticize them for doing stupid things. We gleefully imagine how we'd survive a zombie apocalypse. But what happens when that wishful thinking gets put to the test? Hulu challenged a New York City run club to outrun iconic horror characters, testing out that age-old question: "If you were in a horror movie, could you outrun the villain?" It's all in service of the yearly Huluween festivities on Hulu; check out the video above to see how it worked out.

The '90s gave Disney fans some of the best music ever composed for film.

The '90s gave birth to some of the best Disney songs of all time. The Disney Renaissance from 1989-1999 gave us musical masterpieces like Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and The Lion King. This was a period when the House of Mouse couldn't miss and basically every movie it produced in this time became a household name. But what really made these movies stand out from previous decades is the music.

As Halloween concludes, horror fans have a slew of exciting films to keep them entertained throughout November.

Whenever people plan weekend movie marathons, horror movies are often the top pick since, whether you're cozying up with friends and family or diving into scares alone, the genre has some of the best films to offer. Especially around the time of Halloween, horror movies are in high demand since they set the ideal mood for a spooky festive season.

Using incredible visuals that recreate the graphics of World of Warcraft, The Remarkable Life of Ibelin is one of the year's best documentaries.

The Remarkable Life of Ibelin is a Norwegian documentary that tells the story of Mats Steen, a 25-year-old young man who passed away in 2014 following complications from Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a rare disorder that causes muscle degeneration. While his family thought he had lived a secluded and lonely life in their basement, barely being able to leave the house, they never realized he had lived a whole other life with a group of friends he made online through the popular game, World of Warcraft. Mats' World of Warcraft character was named Ibelin, a powerful nobleman who would go on daily runs, took on jobs as a private investigator, and was a flirtatious ladies' man.

Every horror fan needs to see the acclaimed found footage period film Late Night with the Devil this Halloween.

Fiendish horror enthusiasts looking for a truly excellent movie this Halloween need look no further than Late Night with the Devil, one of the most acclaimed genre titles of 2024. With pitch-perfect period detail to recreate the tableau of a 1970s TV talk show, the story concerns a late-night talk show host desperate to spike viewership ratings, going to extreme lengths to present a live, on-air exorcism for the world to witness.

Woman of the Hour's Anna Kendrick shares a humiliating on-set experience.

Anna Kendrick is calling out a filmmaker for "icky" behavior. The Woman of the Hour director and actress, recently appeared on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, where she was asked about the worst note she had ever received from a director on-set. Kendrick shared an incident where a director humiliated her in front of 100 extras. After asking Kendrick to improvise a scene, the unnamed director criticized her attempt:

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to more than double the amount the state offers in incentives, which would make its program one of the nation’s most generous.

A new drama by Edward Berger draws the audience inside this largely hidden tradition. How accurate is it?

Mati Diop examines the fate of 26 treasures — sometimes from their point of view — looted from Benin in 1892.

Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.

This film, based on Robert Harris’s 2016 thriller of the same title, centers on a British cardinal (a sensational Ralph Fiennes), and a campaign for a new pope.

The actor plays a cardinal who expresses doubts about his faith and the church in this drama from the director Edward Berger.

This month’s picks include a time-travel thriller with Dylan O’Brien and a dystopian comedy with Awkwafina and John Cena.

Playing both Eddie Brock and the alien parasite who possesses him, Tom Hardy gives another roiling one-man-band of a performance in this third installment of the franchise.

In films like “Trash” and “Women in Revolt,” he brought movement, character and something resembling a story line to the Warhol film aesthetic.

He played Cochise, a member of the Warriors gang who navigated a panoply of costumed aggressors in New York City.

In “McNeal,” the playwright Ayad Akhtar explores the way artificial intelligence is disrupting the literary world and raising questions about creativity.

The director Edward Berger narrates a sequence from his film, featuring Ralph Fiennes.

The Broadway revival of “Romeo + Juliet” plays to the TikTok crowd. But maybe that’s a good thing.

A thriving genre built on podcasts and documentaries, coupled with younger generations’ more skeptical worldview, helped revitalize interest in this case and others like it.

She helped make films like “Sleepless in Seattle” and “Contact.” She also wrote widely about the industry, for The Times and other publications.

His literary career traced the arc of his country’s modern political journey in stories about ordinary citizens facing repression and arbitrary government.

Eight people were taken to hospitals, three of them with serious injuries, in a crash on the set of “The Pickup” in April. A federal investigation found no health or safety violations.

The musical, which opened in London three years ago, is still going strong there and touring North America, while productions are planned in Japan and on a cruise ship.

In the end, Ms. Robbie got what she wanted, signing a deal with Warner Bros.

At 75, Springsteen is doggedly committed to live performance. This documentary chronicles how he keeps up on tour, and why.

A richly detailed essay film imagines Hitchcock commenting on his own oeuvre over a mesmerizing daisy chain of clips.

Daisy Ridley plays a time bomb with a simmering fuse in this slow yet gripping adultery thriller.

This drama by Alonso Ruizpalacios takes a bitter look at the American dream from the perspective of the workers at a fast-paced diner.

An aspiring Broadway musical star (Melissa Barrera) taps into her inner anger with some help from the creature who lives in her closet.

An unconventional documentary tells the story of a Norwegian gamer — and of how we live life on the internet.

An animated tragicomedy for adults tells the story of a woman breaking out of her shell.

In a new documentary, Shiori Ito recounts her yearslong crusade for justice in Japan after accusing a powerful journalist of rape.

The suit accused Mr. Polanski of giving a minor alcohol before sexually assaulting her. A lawyer for the director said on Wednesday that the case was settled over the summer but gave no details.

The beauty of a game of Werewolf lies in the treachery. In this film adaptation, the director focuses on mild comedy and tedious action instead.

The answer has to do with going beyond a likeness, something Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong understand for their movie about Donald Trump and Roy Cohn.

A handful of the year’s best comedy-dramas are among your out-of-the-box recommendations from this month’s streaming services.

Charles Thomas “Chuck” Coleman was a flight instructor who prepared actors for the 2022 action movie “Top Gun: Maverick,” which starred Tom Cruise and Miles Teller.

Parker Finn, the film’s writer and director, narrates a scene in which a pop star is chased through her apartment by evil dancers.

Parker Finn narrates a sequence from “Smile 2,” starring Naomi Scott.

Armando Iannucci, the mastermind behind “Veep,” has adapted “Dr. Strangelove” for the theater and insists that laughing at nuclear disaster couldn’t be more timely.

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Last-Modified: Sat, 05 Oct 2024 14:56:00 GMT Content-Type: application/rss+xml; charset=utf-8 Ain't It Cool News Feedhttp://www.aintitcool.com/The best in movie, TV, DVD and comic book news.en-usSat, 05 Oct 2024 14:56:00 +0000Snake Plotzkin Reviews THE LIFE AND DEATHS OF CHRISTOPHER LEEhttps://www.aintitcool.com/lifeanddeathsofchristopherleeffreview2024-83593/?utm_source=full-feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=reviewsLast-Modified: Sat, 05 Oct 2024 14:56:00 GMT Content-Type: application/rss+xml; charset=utf-8 <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>Ain't It Cool News Feed</title><link>http://www.aintitcool.com/</link><description>The best in movie, TV, DVD and comic book news.</description><atom:link href="http://www.aintitcool.com/node/feed/" rel="self"></atom:link><language>en-us</language><lastBuildDate>Sat, 05 Oct 2024 14:56:00 +0000</lastBuildDate><item><title>Snake Plotzkin Reviews THE LIFE AND DEATHS OF CHRISTOPHER LEE</title><link>https://www.aintitcool.com/lifeanddeathsofchristopherleeffreview2024-83593/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=reviews</link><description>Last-Modified: Sat, 05 Oct 2024 14:56:00 GMT Content-Type: application/rss+xml; charset=utf-8 &lt;?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?&gt; &lt;rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"&gt;&lt;channel&gt;&lt;title&gt;Ain't It Cool News Feed&lt;/title&gt;&lt;link&gt;http://www.aintitcool.com/&lt;/link&gt;&lt;description&gt;The best in movie, TV, DVD and comic book news.&lt;/description&gt;&lt;atom:link href="http://www.aintitcool.com/node/feed/" rel="self"&gt;&lt;/atom:link&gt;&lt;language&gt;en-us&lt;/language&gt;&lt;lastBuildDate&gt;Sat, 05 Oct 2024 14:56:00 +0000&lt;/lastBuildDate&gt;&lt;item&gt;&lt;title&gt;Snake Plotzkin Reviews THE LIFE AND DEATHS OF CHRISTOPHER LEE&lt;/title&gt;&lt;link&gt;https://www.aintitcool.com/lifeanddeathsofchristopherleeffreview2024-83593/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=reviews&lt;/link&gt;&lt;description&gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Snake Plotzkin Reviews THE LIFE AND DEATHS OF CHRISTOPHER LEE&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/lifeanddeathsofchristopherleeffreview2024-83593/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=reviews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Read the full article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Snake Plotzkin, reporting from Fantastic Fest 2024, where I got to see the biographical documentary, The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee. I’m a big fan of Hammer horror, and I will watch literally any Hammer film with Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing in it. One of my favorite Hammer films is Rasputin the Mad Monk, which, if you haven’t seen it, is one of Lee’s best performances. The gigantically tall Lee stalks around St. Peterburg as the mad monk, hypnotizing women, seducing them, and then yelling at them to get out of his room and leave their money on the bed. It’s amazing. &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; If The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee had been made up completely of anecdotes about Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing on the Hammer films, I would honestly have been very satisfied with it. But the movie unexpectedly goes much further, revealing not just another side of the actor, but multiple facets. For instance, did you know that Christopher Lee fought Nazis? That he may have been the inspiration for James Bond (which was written by his cousin)? That he released two heavy metal albums? Well, this movie goes where no marionette-narrated biopic has gone before, using a mix of interviews, animation, and puppetry to bring Christopher Lee to life (the man himself passed away in 2015).&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Yes, I said puppetry. The movie is narrated by a marionette of Christopher Lee – who, in an uncanny imitation of Lee’s sonorous voice (played by Peter Szymon Serafinowicz, an English actor&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/lifeanddeathsofchristopherleeffreview2024-83593/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=reviews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Finish the article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &lt;/description&gt;&lt;dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"&gt;staff&lt;/dc:creator&gt;&lt;pubDate&gt;Sat, 05 Oct 2024 14:56:00 +0000&lt;/pubDate&gt;&lt;guid&gt;83593&lt;/guid&gt;&lt;/item&gt;&lt;item&gt;&lt;title&gt;STRANGE HARVEST: THE OCCULT MURDER IN THE INLAND EMPIRE Premieres at Fantastic Fest 2024!&lt;/title&gt;&lt;link&gt;https://www.aintitcool.com/strangeharvestinterview2024-83592/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&lt;/link&gt;&lt;description&gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;STRANGE HARVEST: THE OCCULT MURDER IN THE INLAND EMPIRE Premieres at Fantastic Fest 2024!&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/strangeharvestinterview2024-83592/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Read the full article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Hey friends. Barbarella here. Strange Harvest: The Occult Murder in the Inland Empire is a long title for a great narrative utilizing the true-crime documentary format. The format proves so effective at tricking my brain into thinking I’m watching actual footage of crime scenes and caught-on-tape moments that I had to occasionally remind myself to relax, it’s only a movie. &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; It made its world premiere at Fantastic Fest 2024 on September 22, 2024 at 11:50 p.m. CT, and I had the delightful opportunity to sit down with genre director Stuart Ortiz, and actors Peter Zisso and Terri Apple in Austin last week. Check it out!&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Barbara: I'm one of these people that I can watch the most gruesome stuff in movies, and it doesn't bother me, heads getting drilled and stuff.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Peter: Bless You. &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Barbara: But it really upsets me to see people getting hurt, even these skateboarding videos and such, and this movie messed with my brain because I knew it’s fictional, but my brain got tricked into thinking it was real at times because the way it was done. I'm very impressed with the effectiveness of that. &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Stuart: Thank you.  &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Barbara: Why do this in a true crime format? What were you going for? &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Stuart: I just think it's a really interesting way to tell a story, and in particular to tell a horror story because it just allows you to have this vantage point that you don't normally have with horror, to investigate certain details or aspects of a horror story that you wouldn't focus on necessarily in a more conventional story. I&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/strangeharvestinterview2024-83592/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Finish the article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &lt;/description&gt;&lt;dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"&gt;Barbarella&lt;/dc:creator&gt;&lt;pubDate&gt;Sat, 05 Oct 2024 02:02:00 +0000&lt;/pubDate&gt;&lt;guid&gt;83592&lt;/guid&gt;&lt;/item&gt;&lt;item&gt;&lt;title&gt;Kevin Smith Talks THE 4:30 MOVIE&lt;/title&gt;&lt;link&gt;https://www.aintitcool.com/kevin-smith-interview-eric-mcclanahan-430-movie-83591/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=reviews&lt;/link&gt;&lt;description&gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Kevin Smith Talks to McEric about THE 4:30 MOVIE&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/kevin-smith-interview-eric-mcclanahan-430-movie-83591/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=reviews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Read the full article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Kevin Smith’s THE 4:30 MOVIE is coming home today, available on digital through all major retailers. The film tells the story of young Brian David, an avatar of Kevin Smith, and his adventures at the local Atlantic Cinema where he watches films with his friends Burny and Belly in 1986. It’s a departure from the View Askewniverse that Smith started thirty years ago, which admittedly stretched to its possible breaking point as the characters within encountered rebel angels, demons, Hollywood, jewel thieves, terrorists, and a monkey. THE 4:30 MOVIE offers a much more grounded story of a simpler time when the cinema and video store ruled the weekend, and the lives on the silver screen either mirrored our own or showed us worlds we could only imagine. &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; I had the opportunity to chat with Kevin Smith yesterday in support of the film’s digital release and it went exactly as I thought it would: we were given six minutes, I asked one question, and he talked for eight. What I got in that response, though, was a good deal of wisdom about what the filmmaker attempts when he puts his memories to screen for our amusement, how he’s remained relevant, and where his ideas originate. Prior to the interview’s start, my cat Bennie decided she needed to be part of it all, as well, and leapt onto the seat behind me. &amp;lt;br&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Eric McClanahan - Hi Kevin!&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Kevin Smith - Hello, Eric! How are you?&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; EM - I’m well, thank you!&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; KS - Look at that cat!&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/kevin-smith-interview-eric-mcclanahan-430-movie-83591/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=reviews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Finish the article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &lt;/description&gt;&lt;dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"&gt;McEric&lt;/dc:creator&gt;&lt;pubDate&gt;Tue, 01 Oct 2024 08:37:00 +0000&lt;/pubDate&gt;&lt;guid&gt;83591&lt;/guid&gt;&lt;/item&gt;&lt;item&gt;&lt;title&gt;Interview with the Cast of TERRIFIER 3&lt;/title&gt;&lt;link&gt;https://www.aintitcool.com/terrifier-3-david-howard-thornton-lauren-lavera-83590/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=reviews&lt;/link&gt;&lt;description&gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;McEric chats with David Howard Thornton (Art the Clown) and Lauren Lavera (Sienna Shaw) ahead of Damien Leone&amp;amp;#39;s TERRIFIER 3&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/terrifier-3-david-howard-thornton-lauren-lavera-83590/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=reviews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Read the full article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Time to crawl out from under your bridges, ghouls, because Damien Leone’s Art the Clown is back in TERRIFIER 3, hitting theaters October 11th. This time the terror is set against the backdrop of Christmas, with Art (David Howard Thornton) returning to hunt down Sienna (Lauren Lavera) after she cut his head off in the last installment. The film picks up right at the end of Part 2 before allowing Art to take a five year siesta while Sienna spends time in facilities piecing her psyche back together. Young Jonathan Shaw (Elliott Fullam) isn’t so young anymore, attending college near his Aunt and Uncle, Jessica and Mark (Margaret Anne Florence and Alex Ross), with whom Sienna stays after being checked out of the latest facility. &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; The film opens with Art dispatching a family while dressed in a Santa Claus suit, letting the audience know right away that no one is safe. The entire film plays out as a supercut of gory kills and dark humor, with occasional moments of genuine world-building that allows the supporting cast to really stretch their acting muscles. Plotwise, the film seems to be more focused on showcasing creative kills than telling a cohesive story, and the end seems somewhat rushed, as though the filmmakers had almost forgotten that they had to end the thing. &amp;lt;br&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; What a TERRIFIER fan is looking for, however, is exactly what they’ll find in 3: inventive kills, stomach-turning sound design, laughs that’ll make you question your own morality, and surprises. When I got&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/terrifier-3-david-howard-thornton-lauren-lavera-83590/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=reviews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Finish the article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &lt;/description&gt;&lt;dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"&gt;McEric&lt;/dc:creator&gt;&lt;pubDate&gt;Tue, 01 Oct 2024 01:03:00 +0000&lt;/pubDate&gt;&lt;guid&gt;83590&lt;/guid&gt;&lt;/item&gt;&lt;item&gt;&lt;title&gt;Barbarella Talks AI With SUBSERVIENCE Director S.K. Dale&lt;/title&gt;&lt;link&gt;https://www.aintitcool.com/skdaleinterview2024subservience-83589/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&lt;/link&gt;&lt;description&gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Barbarella Talks AI With SUBSERVIENCE Director S.K. Dale&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/skdaleinterview2024subservience-83589/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Read the full article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Hi friends, Barbarella here. Sci-fi film Subservience, starring Megan Fox, Michele Morrone  (his name’s Italian so the “ch” is pronounced like a “k”), Madeline Zima, and Matilda Firth, just came out on Demand and Digital, so let’s talk about AI. Do you think artificial intelligence will bring about major medical advancements, or do you envision more of a Terminator situation evolving? I tend to think it’s not the AI itself but whoever’s behind it that should be on whom we focus our concern. When it comes to cinema, filmmakers always hold technology responsible, because let’s face it, that makes for a more entertaining movie. I would argue Will Honley and April Maguire’s screenplay puts at least some of the onus on the humans. Maybe don’t say certain things to a Sim that’s constantly evolving and learning; that’s all I’m saying. If it weren’t for one comment made to Alice (Megan Fox), the attractive Sim acquired to help out around the house, perhaps a lot of mayhem could have been avoided. &amp;lt;br&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; I appreciate that the conflict in Subservience primarily occurs within the family unit, as this makes it more believable to me. Favoring older technologies, Nick (Michele Morrone) isn’t the biggest fan of artificial intelligence, but when he and his sick wife (Madeline Zima) can’t keep up with managing the household and children, he caves and gets Alice, the best new Sim on the market, to help out, and you know that’s not going to work out quite how everyone expects, well, at least how everyone&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/skdaleinterview2024subservience-83589/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Finish the article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &lt;/description&gt;&lt;dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"&gt;Barbarella&lt;/dc:creator&gt;&lt;pubDate&gt;Sat, 14 Sep 2024 13:57:00 +0000&lt;/pubDate&gt;&lt;guid&gt;83589&lt;/guid&gt;&lt;/item&gt;&lt;item&gt;&lt;title&gt;THE 4:30 MOVIE's Cast Speaks About Kevin Smith's New Comedy&lt;/title&gt;&lt;link&gt;https://www.aintitcool.com/interview-cast-new-kevin-smith-film-83588/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=reviews&lt;/link&gt;&lt;description&gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;McEric chats with the cast of Kevin Smith&amp;amp;#39;s THE 4:30 MOVIE&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/interview-cast-new-kevin-smith-film-83588/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=reviews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Read the full article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Writer/Director Kevin Smith began his View Askewniverse in 1994 with his breakout hit CLERKS. The film tells the story of a couple of slackers working dead-end jobs in New Jersey in the 1990s and the conversations and misadventures they dabble in along the way. The film paved the way for countless stories, and so far nine films by Smith have rounded out its canon, along with several animated adventures and more in the pages of comic books. Before Dante and Randall ever sat around the Quik Stop and chatted about JAWS, STAR WARS, or even NAVY SEALS, young Kevin Smith was a New Jersey native soaking up inspiration on the silver screen at his local movie theater, the Atlantic Highlands Cinema. Flash forward to today and he owns that theater, rebranded as the Smodcastle, where he showcases new releases, repertory classics, film festivals, and even special screenings of “Movies With Kev,” where he screens a classic and participates in a Q&amp;amp;A following the screening.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Finally the formative experiences of young Kev are getting their own film treatment, with Kevin Smith’s newest release, THE 4:30 MOVIE, premiering tomorrow in cinemas around the country. The film, not set within the View Askewniverse, tells the story of a young man named Brian David, a not-even-thinly-veiled stand-in for Kevin Smith, played by Austin Zajur, who one day in the late spring of 1986 asks his crush Melody Barnegat (Siena Agudong) to meet him at the movies. 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Barbarella here. It feels a little wrong that I have a ton of pep today while I’m covering a movie about the very serious topic of suicide, but here we are. Continue makes a personal and powerful statement from writer, director, and star Nadine Crocker, who survived her own suicide attempt in her twenties. In Theaters, On Demand and Digital September 6, 2024, Continue escorts viewers through Dean’s struggles as she experience life after a suicide attempt. Beautifully shot, the film also includes an unexpected love story, albeit, I’m not sure I believe that two people would be that flirtatious while discussing their past traumas, but just because I wouldn’t flirt while sharing horrific things from the past doesn’t mean it’s not possible that some people might. Anyway, before I veer too far off-topic, the movie stars an actor of whom I’ve been a fan since first seeing him about fifteen years ago in an independent film at Fantastic Fest called Deadgirl, and I’m grateful to have the opportunity to chat with that actor, Shiloh Fernandez, about the film. &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Right out of the gate, I share my love of Deadgirl and Shiloh’s performance in it. Check out his response and the rest of our conversation! &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Shiloh: That is so sweet. It’s still one of my favorite movies. I loved doing a small movie like that, and all these years later, to do Continue, I think it was maybe the 2nd smallest. It is really neat having these small movies make an impact. &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Barbara: I don’t know what it says about me, but Deadgirl was one&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/shilohfernandezinterview2024continue-83586/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Finish the article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &lt;/description&gt;&lt;dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"&gt;Barbarella&lt;/dc:creator&gt;&lt;pubDate&gt;Fri, 06 Sep 2024 11:06:00 +0000&lt;/pubDate&gt;&lt;guid&gt;83586&lt;/guid&gt;&lt;/item&gt;&lt;item&gt;&lt;title&gt;Barbarella and Director Audrey Cummings Discuss Western PLACE OF BONES!&lt;/title&gt;&lt;link&gt;https://www.aintitcool.com/audreycummingsinterview2024placeofbones-83585/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&lt;/link&gt;&lt;description&gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Barbarella and Director Audrey Cummings Discuss Western PLACE OF BONES!&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/audreycummingsinterview2024placeofbones-83585/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Read the full article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Hey, friends. Barbarella here. A new Western, Place of Bones, rides into theaters and on digital Friday, August 23, 2024. Unlike the Westerns of yesteryear, this one is female-led, with Audrey Cummings in the director’s chair and Heather Graham shining in the lead role as a mother who, along with her daughter (Brielle Robillard), must fight for survival when a gang of outlaws, led by Tom Hopper, arrives in the area.   &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; I’ve been a Tom Hopper fan ever since he won me over with his enticing portrayal of Billy Bones in Black Sails. He earns additional adoration from me through the way he injects subtle humor as villain Bear John in this film. I find myself laughing at moments that I’m fairly certain weren’t intended to be funny, yet he fires wit like a true sharp-shooter with a faint exasperation about him that’s just funny. However, he’s not the only one who offers something more than just delivering what’s written on the page. Corin Nemec, Brielle Robillard, and Heather Graham also add an extra something that gives insight into their characters and adds a bit of snark to the exchanges.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; I had the opportunity to speak with Audrey Cummings, and I sometimes like to break the ice with a question about Muppet-casting on remakes. While she placed Kermit, Miss Piggy and Fozzy Bear in the lead roles of Calhoun (Corin Nemec), Pandora (Heather Graham), and Hester (Brielle Robillard), I took a completely different approach, thinking it would be fun to have Statler and&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/audreycummingsinterview2024placeofbones-83585/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Finish the article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &lt;/description&gt;&lt;dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"&gt;Barbarella&lt;/dc:creator&gt;&lt;pubDate&gt;Thu, 22 Aug 2024 23:29:00 +0000&lt;/pubDate&gt;&lt;guid&gt;83585&lt;/guid&gt;&lt;/item&gt;&lt;item&gt;&lt;title&gt;#ALL MY FRIENDS ARE DEAD&lt;/title&gt;&lt;link&gt;https://www.aintitcool.com/all-my-friends-are-dead-interview-83584/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=reviews&lt;/link&gt;&lt;description&gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;#ALL MY FRIENDS ARE DEAD director Marcus Dunstan and star Jade Pettyjohn talk to McEric about the new slasher comedy!&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/all-my-friends-are-dead-interview-83584/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=reviews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Read the full article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;There was every manner of film at this year’s Tribeca Festival, and I managed to take in thirteen features, four shorts, and an episodic premiere by the time the whole thing wrapped this past June. One of the highlights was the opportunity to interview two of the lead talents behind the new slasher ALL MY FRIENDS ARE DEAD: director Marcus Dunstan and star Jade Pettyjohn. We met at the Roxy Hotel bar and restaurant, a favorite meetup spot of mine, on a Saturday morning. I was, admittedly, running late, but they were so patient and gracious with me and I always appreciate that from stars and filmmakers, whose lives are probably ten times as cluttered as mine. &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Its logline says of the film: “A group of college friends rents an airbnb for the biggest music festival of the year. However, their weekend of partying soon takes a deadly turn as a masked killer murders them one by one according to their sins.”&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; The film, though familiar in synopsis, finds a way to inject new life into a tired formula. The design of the killer is unique, the kills are creative, the victims are fighters rather than training dummies, for the most part, and the twist(s) are welcome.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Marcus Dunstan is perpetually smiling, speaking in a small voice from a large, gentle face. Jade Pettyjohn is excitable, clearly enjoying being at the festival and also talking about this joyous diversion in her filmography. We couldn’t help but jump right in. Unfortunately, I recorded this&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/all-my-friends-are-dead-interview-83584/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=reviews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Finish the article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &lt;/description&gt;&lt;dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"&gt;McEric&lt;/dc:creator&gt;&lt;pubDate&gt;Sat, 17 Aug 2024 00:12:00 +0000&lt;/pubDate&gt;&lt;guid&gt;83584&lt;/guid&gt;&lt;/item&gt;&lt;item&gt;&lt;title&gt;Check Out This Trailer for Psychological Thriller SLINGSHOT!!&lt;/title&gt;&lt;link&gt;https://www.aintitcool.com/slingshottrailer-83583/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&lt;/link&gt;&lt;description&gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Check Out This Trailer for Psychological Thriller SLINGSHOT!!&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/slingshottrailer-83583/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Read the full article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Hey friends, Barbarella here. It seems like ages since we’ve had a really cool psychological thriller that takes place in space, but it appears that Slingshot may fill that void. When a trio of elite astronauts set to undertake a risky slingshot maneuver, potential issues with both the ship and a crew member add to the dangers of the mission. Starring Casey Affleck, Laurence Fishburne, Emily Beecham, Tomer Capone, and David Morrissey, the film hits theaters nationwide August 30th.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Check out the trailer!&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/slingshottrailer-83583/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Finish the article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &lt;/description&gt;&lt;dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"&gt;Barbarella&lt;/dc:creator&gt;&lt;pubDate&gt;Tue, 30 Jul 2024 21:00:00 +0000&lt;/pubDate&gt;&lt;guid&gt;83583&lt;/guid&gt;&lt;/item&gt;&lt;item&gt;&lt;title&gt;SDCC Robert Downey Jr returns to MCU!&lt;/title&gt;&lt;link&gt;https://www.aintitcool.com/sdcc-robert-downey-returns-83582/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&lt;/link&gt;&lt;description&gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Robert Downey Jr is back but not as we know it!&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/sdcc-robert-downey-returns-83582/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Read the full article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;In perhaps the most shocking story to come out of this year's otherwise short-on news panel from Marvel Studios, Robert Downey Jr is returning to the MCU. It has just been announced that he has been cast as none other than the great green dictator Doctor Doom. Taking to the stage Downey Jr had this to say:&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; "New mask, same task...What can I tell ya, I like playing complicated characters."&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Whether or not he’ll be the genuine Earth 616 version or the Doom from the alternate Universe Fantastic Four: First Steps seems to be set in remains to be seen. Either way, welcome back to the fold RDJ.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; The panel revealed that Downey Jr’s Doom would make his presence known in the freshly titled Avengers: Doomsday which has a release date of May 2026 with Avengers: Secret Wars following in May 2027.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;  Let us know what you think of this curveball in the comments down below!&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/sdcc-robert-downey-returns-83582/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Finish the article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &lt;/description&gt;&lt;dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"&gt;HouseOfMacleod&lt;/dc:creator&gt;&lt;pubDate&gt;Sun, 28 Jul 2024 08:58:00 +0000&lt;/pubDate&gt;&lt;guid&gt;83582&lt;/guid&gt;&lt;/item&gt;&lt;item&gt;&lt;title&gt;SDCC Max Panel unveils new Penguin Trailer!&lt;/title&gt;&lt;link&gt;https://www.aintitcool.com/sdcc-max-panel-unveils-new-penguin-trailer-83581/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&lt;/link&gt;&lt;description&gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The Max panel from HBO has just unveiled the second trailer for its forthcoming original limited series!&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/sdcc-max-panel-unveils-new-penguin-trailer-83581/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Read the full article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;(Photo: Max)&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;  Tear down the empire from the inside out.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; The Max panel from HBO has just unveiled the second trailer for its forthcoming original limited series The Penguin starring Academy Award Nominee Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti, Rhenzi Feliz and Clancy Brown.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Set directly after the events of Matt Reeves’ The Batman, the series follows crime boss Oswald Cobblepot as he makes a bid to control Gotham cities underworld after the death of Carmine Falcone.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Created by showrunner Lauren LeFranc and Directed by Craig Zobel, The Penguin premiers on September 19 exclusively on Max.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; I personally still can't get my head around Farrell’s insane transformation for this role. When you see him introduce the trailer, it makes that stunning metamorphosis all the more unreal.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Check out the trailer below and let us know what you think in the comments below.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/sdcc-max-panel-unveils-new-penguin-trailer-83581/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Finish the article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &lt;/description&gt;&lt;dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"&gt;HouseOfMacleod&lt;/dc:creator&gt;&lt;pubDate&gt;Sun, 28 Jul 2024 07:13:00 +0000&lt;/pubDate&gt;&lt;guid&gt;83581&lt;/guid&gt;&lt;/item&gt;&lt;item&gt;&lt;title&gt;SDCC Star Trek Panel reveals first look at Strange New Worlds and More!&lt;/title&gt;&lt;link&gt;https://www.aintitcool.com/idcc-star-trek-reveals-first-look-83580/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&lt;/link&gt;&lt;description&gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;All the action from the Star Trek panel at San Diego Comic-Con!&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/idcc-star-trek-reveals-first-look-83580/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Read the full article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The Star Trek panel at SDCC just hit and boy did Paramount + bring the good stuff!&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Not only did they give us our first look at Strange New Worlds Season 3 and Lower Decks Season 5 but we were also treated to our first look at section 31, a Paramount+ Original Movie, starring Academy Award® winner Michelle Yeoh as Emperor Philippa Georgiou who joins a secret division of Starfleet tasked with some of the shadier work that comes with protecting the United Federation of Planets.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Also revealed was a little bit of casting news regarding the upcoming Star Trek: Starfleet Academy series, which is bringing back Star Trek: Discovery alum Tig Notaro, Oded Fehr and Mary Wiseman and get this, Robert Picardo of Voyager and Prodigy!&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; It would seem that the next few years will be a great time to be a Star Trek fan and I can't wait for more.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Let us know what you think of the footage in the comments section below and as always, Live Long and Prosper…&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/idcc-star-trek-reveals-first-look-83580/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Finish the article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &lt;/description&gt;&lt;dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"&gt;HouseOfMacleod&lt;/dc:creator&gt;&lt;pubDate&gt;Sun, 28 Jul 2024 04:43:00 +0000&lt;/pubDate&gt;&lt;guid&gt;83580&lt;/guid&gt;&lt;/item&gt;&lt;item&gt;&lt;title&gt;SDCC Doctor Who Christmas special clip!!&lt;/title&gt;&lt;link&gt;https://www.aintitcool.com/sdcc-doctor-who-christmas-special-clip-83579/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&lt;/link&gt;&lt;description&gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Nicola Coughlan introduces the first look at the new Doctor Who Christmas Special!&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/sdcc-doctor-who-christmas-special-clip-83579/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Read the full article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Hello Doctor Who fans, House of Macleod here with some very special news!&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; SDCC 2024 has well and truly kicked off and this year promises to be full of all the geeky joy that keeps us going through these long summer months and Honey, are we here for fun!&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Speaking of Joy, Doctor Who’s YouTube channel just released a first look at the 2024 Christmas special, complete with an introduction from Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton, Derry Girls, Barbie).&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; This year's special is called “Joy to the World” and is written by Steven Moffat and happens to be the 50th script he’s written for the series in total.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Doctor Who is available now to stream on BBC iPlayer in the UK and Disney+ in the rest of the world.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Check out the clip straight from Hall H below and as usual, let us know what you think in the comments section!&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Allons-y!&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/sdcc-doctor-who-christmas-special-clip-83579/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Finish the article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &lt;/description&gt;&lt;dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"&gt;HouseOfMacleod&lt;/dc:creator&gt;&lt;pubDate&gt;Sat, 27 Jul 2024 02:57:00 +0000&lt;/pubDate&gt;&lt;guid&gt;83579&lt;/guid&gt;&lt;/item&gt;&lt;item&gt;&lt;title&gt;Amazon MGM Revives the Legendary Studio United Artists!&lt;/title&gt;&lt;link&gt;https://www.aintitcool.com/amazon-mgm-revives-the-legendary-studio-united-art-83578/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&lt;/link&gt;&lt;description&gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Amazon MGM Revives the Legendary Studio United Artists!&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/amazon-mgm-revives-the-legendary-studio-united-art-83578/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Read the full article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;In some exciting news circulating the internet, it would seem that the ex-head of film at Netflix Scott Stuber is reviving the once legendary United Artists label through new partners Amazon MGM Studios.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Founded in 1919 by the likes of Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickforth, D.W.Griffith and famed actor and filmmaker Douglas Fairbanks, United Artists began as a studio that would allow artists to control their own careers and artistic vision instead of being controlled by Hollywood moneymen.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; After decades of success, Metro Goldwyn Mayer bought the company over in 1981 for an unheard-of 350 million dollars and continued to release movies under the brand MGM/UA through the rest of the 80s, 90s and 2000s. United Artists are responsible for releasing some of the most classic movies of all time including The Mark of Zorro (1920), D.W.Griffith’s final film The Struggle (1931), The Great Dictator (1941), Alexander the Great (1956), Robert Mitchum’s Thunder Road (1958), The Magnificent Seven (1960), Dr. No (1963), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968), Rocky (1976), Annie Hall (1977), Raging Bull (1980) and To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) to name but a few. &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Jennifer Salke (Head of Amazon MGM Studios) had this to say about the resurrection:&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; “With his proven track record of delivering global hits and an eye towards theatrical fare, Scott’s expertise and vision align perfectly with our film strategy. We are so proud to welcome him on the relaunch of the legendary UA brand, as we work to leverage existing and new IP into big, broad films&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/amazon-mgm-revives-the-legendary-studio-united-art-83578/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Finish the article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &lt;/description&gt;&lt;dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"&gt;HouseOfMacleod&lt;/dc:creator&gt;&lt;pubDate&gt;Sat, 27 Jul 2024 01:22:00 +0000&lt;/pubDate&gt;&lt;guid&gt;83578&lt;/guid&gt;&lt;/item&gt;&lt;item&gt;&lt;title&gt;Fanhome Launches The Legends of Batman Collection&lt;/title&gt;&lt;link&gt;https://www.aintitcool.com/fanhome-legends-of-batman-collection-83577/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=comics&lt;/link&gt;&lt;description&gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Fanhome, a subscription-based models and collections service, launches a Batman collection for the ages.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/fanhome-legends-of-batman-collection-83577/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=comics&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Read the full article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Hello all!&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; So, if you're like me, you love Batman. Who doesn't? However, when it comes down to reading his myriad adventures, where should one start? &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Batman has been a hero in pages and on screens for over 85 years, so it's hard to jump into his exploits without a guiding hand to navigate the most important formative stories. To this end Fanhome, a subscription-based model and collectible service, has launched a new collection called The Legends of Batman Graphic Novel Collection. From Year Zero to Year 100, this collection promises to tell the most definitive stories of the Caped Crusader in beautifully reproduced glossy hardcovers, each with bonus content such as variant covers, concept art, and creator notes.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; "From the moment Bruce Wayne becomes The Caped Crusader to his final days in the future, this collection brings together essential Batman tales in a book series that belongs on every bookshelf."&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; New volumes arrive monthly, and the series is MASSIVE. From the collected spines one can see that we'll witness the Joker's origin, the Death in the Family, the Breaking of the Bat, and the formation and expansion of the Bat Family. This looks to be an amazing collection for fans of the Bat new and established, young and old. &amp;lt;br&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; To find out how to order, check out https://www.fanhome.com/us/movie-series/legends-batman-graphic-novels&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; &amp;lt;br&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Check it out and stay tuned for more info!&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; -McEric, aka Eric McClanahan-&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/fanhome-legends-of-batman-collection-83577/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=comics&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Finish the article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &lt;/description&gt;&lt;dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"&gt;McEric&lt;/dc:creator&gt;&lt;pubDate&gt;Sat, 20 Jul 2024 18:02:00 +0000&lt;/pubDate&gt;&lt;guid&gt;83577&lt;/guid&gt;&lt;/item&gt;&lt;item&gt;&lt;title&gt;Exclusive Clip from THE MANDELA EFFECT PHENOMENON!!&lt;/title&gt;&lt;link&gt;https://www.aintitcool.com/mandelaeffectclip2024-83576/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&lt;/link&gt;&lt;description&gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Exclusive Clip from THE MANDELA EFFECT PHENOMENON!!&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/mandelaeffectclip2024-83576/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Read the full article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Hey friends, Barbarella here. We have an exclusive clip from The Mandela Effect Phenomenon, directed by Robert Kiviat. The film explores the claims that movies, TV show titles, celebrities’ names, logos and brands are not what they once were. Conspiracy theorists may jump on the notion that a supernatural force is editing history. &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Check out this clip from The Mandela Effect Phenomenon. The documentary is available now on digital!&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/mandelaeffectclip2024-83576/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Finish the article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &lt;/description&gt;&lt;dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"&gt;Barbarella&lt;/dc:creator&gt;&lt;pubDate&gt;Fri, 12 Jul 2024 16:09:00 +0000&lt;/pubDate&gt;&lt;guid&gt;83576&lt;/guid&gt;&lt;/item&gt;&lt;item&gt;&lt;title&gt;Shane Dax Taylor Talks MURDER COMPANY&lt;/title&gt;&lt;link&gt;https://www.aintitcool.com/shanedaxtaylorinterview2024murdercompany-83575/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&lt;/link&gt;&lt;description&gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Shane Dax Taylor Talks MURDER COMPANY&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/shanedaxtaylorinterview2024murdercompany-83575/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Read the full article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Hey friends, Barbarella here. I’ve had quite a couple months, and I wish I could say that I was gallivanting around the globe, but not this time. I’ve been sick a good chunk of it. In fact, I had quite a fever when I screened Murder Company, written by Jesse Mittelstadt and directed by Shane Dax Taylor. I don’t know that it would be fair to the filmmakers to review the film, given that I was feeling so awful while watching it that I don’t think my thoughts would necessarily be a true reflection of how the movie was. I will make a few observations, though. &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; First of all, Kelsey Grammer was my favorite thing about Murder Company, which is currently On Digital and On Demand, and I wanted him to have far more screen time. I love a serious Kelsey Grammer, and he's incredibly serious in this. Second, while there was far less graphic violence and gore than I would have expected from a war movie made in this day and age, the filmmakers seemed to compensate for that with the amount of people flying around, proving yet again that stunt men are insane. “Yeah, you can hurl me into that tree. Sure.” Finally, could we please stop having people engage in casual conversations while walking through enemy-occupied territories? I understand that it seems a good way to develop characters, but it drives me crazy every time anyone has a conversation at a normal volume as if they’re just strolling through the&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/shanedaxtaylorinterview2024murdercompany-83575/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Finish the article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &lt;/description&gt;&lt;dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"&gt;Barbarella&lt;/dc:creator&gt;&lt;pubDate&gt;Fri, 12 Jul 2024 01:44:00 +0000&lt;/pubDate&gt;&lt;guid&gt;83575&lt;/guid&gt;&lt;/item&gt;&lt;item&gt;&lt;title&gt;It May Only be July, but Here's a Trailer for THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER!&lt;/title&gt;&lt;link&gt;https://www.aintitcool.com/bestchristmaspageantevertrailer2024-83574/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&lt;/link&gt;&lt;description&gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;It May Only be July, but Here&amp;amp;#39;s a Trailer for THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER!&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/bestchristmaspageantevertrailer2024-83574/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Read the full article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Hey friends, Barbarella here. I know it’s way too early to start thinking about Christmas, but we have a trailer to share with you for a Christmas movie! Please forgive us. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever comes to theaters November 8. &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Based on Barbara Robinson’s beloved book, the story centers on the Herdmans as they take over their local church pageant. The worst kids in the community participating in a church activity; what could go wrong? It’s hard to say from the trailer if this movie, starring Judy Greer, Pete Holmes, Molly Belle Wright, and Lauren Graham, is going to be just another sappy Christmas story or something memorable to add to one's annual holiday movie rotation. I guess we’ll find out soon enough.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/bestchristmaspageantevertrailer2024-83574/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Finish the article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &lt;/description&gt;&lt;dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"&gt;Barbarella&lt;/dc:creator&gt;&lt;pubDate&gt;Mon, 01 Jul 2024 22:46:00 +0000&lt;/pubDate&gt;&lt;guid&gt;83574&lt;/guid&gt;&lt;/item&gt;&lt;item&gt;&lt;title&gt;Marc Singer talks AGENT RECON&lt;/title&gt;&lt;link&gt;https://www.aintitcool.com/marc-singer-interview-agent-recon-eric-mcclanahan-83573/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=reviews&lt;/link&gt;&lt;description&gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Marc Singer (BEASTMASTER, V) talks Derek Ting&amp;amp;#39;s AGENT RECON, streaming now!&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/marc-singer-interview-agent-recon-eric-mcclanahan-83573/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=reviews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Read the full article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;I get a lot of emails. A lot of invites to screen films, read books, watch documentaries, talk to strangers. A lot. I can’t answer them all, sadly. But when I got an email that said there was a new film coming out with Chuck Norris and Marc Singer, and would I like to talk to Marc Singer about it, I practically broke the sound barrier with my swift response of “hell to the yes!”&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; &amp;lt;br&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; I’m a man of a certain age, and I grew up in the wilds of Southeast Texas. As I recall my rough and tumble childhood, I don’t say I’m from the streets - I’m from the roads. Concrete jungle films didn’t interest me quite as much as actual jungle films, so if you wanted my ticket money, throw an animal or two in your film. Want to see Clint Eastwood act with a monkey? Hell yes, take my money.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; So for me there was no greater action franchise than the BEASTMASTER films starring Marc Singer. The Sword &amp;amp; Sorcery world of Conan distilled through the eyes and wings of beasts and marketed to a younger audience, it surprised me to learn that the films came out in the same year and were envisioned in relative ignorance of one another. While CONAN THE BARBARIAN was the box office victor, and probably stands the test of the time more defiantly, I take some pleasure in knowing that it made four times the box office draw of BEASTMASTER at the&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/marc-singer-interview-agent-recon-eric-mcclanahan-83573/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=reviews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Finish the article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &lt;/description&gt;&lt;dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"&gt;McEric&lt;/dc:creator&gt;&lt;pubDate&gt;Sat, 29 Jun 2024 20:00:00 +0000&lt;/pubDate&gt;&lt;guid&gt;83573&lt;/guid&gt;&lt;/item&gt;&lt;item&gt;&lt;title&gt;WIN an Autographed Poster of THE STRANGERS - CHAPTER 1!!&lt;/title&gt;&lt;link&gt;https://www.aintitcool.com/node/83572?utm_source=full-feed&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=contests&lt;/link&gt;&lt;description&gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;WIN an Autographed Poster of THE STRANGERS - CHAPTER 1!!&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/node/83572?utm_source=inside-top&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=contests&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Read the full article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Hey, friends! Barbarella here. Lionsgate horror film, THE STRANGERS - CHAPTER 1, will be available on PEST / PVOD on July 7, 2024. This is the first entry of a horror feature-film series that introduces a new generation of fans to the creepy masked strangers from Bryan Bertino’s cult classic.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; We have some mini-posters signed by Cast Madelaine Petsch and Froy Gutierrez, Director Renny Harlin, and Producer Courtney Solomon to give away. If you want to win one, please email me at aicn-barbarella@hotmail.com with STRANGER as the subject. In the body of the email, please include your name and mailing address, whether or not you saw the original, and what are your preliminary thoughts on this new film series. (Open to US residents only, no PO Boxes.) Entries must be received by noon CST on Sunday, June 9.   &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Check out the trailer!&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/node/83572?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=contests&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Finish the article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &lt;/description&gt;&lt;dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"&gt;Barbarella&lt;/dc:creator&gt;&lt;pubDate&gt;Wed, 05 Jun 2024 21:25:00 +0000&lt;/pubDate&gt;&lt;guid&gt;83572&lt;/guid&gt;&lt;/item&gt;&lt;item&gt;&lt;title&gt;Barbarella Talks With Best-Selling Author ADELE PARKS About THE IMAGE OF YOU!&lt;/title&gt;&lt;link&gt;https://www.aintitcool.com/adeleparksinterview2024imageofyou-83571/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&lt;/link&gt;&lt;description&gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Barbarella Talks With Best-Selling Author ADELE PARKS About THE IMAGE OF YOU!&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/adeleparksinterview2024imageofyou-83571/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Read the full article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Hey, friends! Barbarella here. The Image of You, starring Sasha Pieterse (Pretty Little Liars), Parker Young (Imposters), Nestor Carbonell (The Dark Knight Rises), and Academy Award® winner Mira Sorvino (Mighty Aphrodite), tells the story of twins Anna and Zoe, who find their bond tested when one of them falls in love. Skeptical Zoe digs for the dirt on Anna’s love interest, leading them into a web of deceit and desire.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;   &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; I had an opportunity to speak to best-selling author Adele Parks about her novel-turned-movie, and I have to tell you, I loved talking with her. She’s the kind of person I could spend days just absorbing the stories that she tells with passion, energy, and humor. I found her so engaging. I hope you will, too. Check it out. &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; I want to start with a little icebreaker. What's the weirdest experience you've had while dating?&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; “Oh. I don’t know if I've had that many weird things. I think I've got quite a high threshold of what weird would be. Yeah, I have. Also, I'm a serial monogamist, and I've been married twice. I was married for seven years, and the very first night I went out after the divorce – which was quite a long time after the divorce – I met my second husband, so I haven't really done much dating. I should have done a lot more. No, I honestly, I'm absolutely stumped. So unlike me. I think the only quote from that is, I have a very high threshold of weird.”&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; You know, writers, you're creative,&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/adeleparksinterview2024imageofyou-83571/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Finish the article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &lt;/description&gt;&lt;dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"&gt;Barbarella&lt;/dc:creator&gt;&lt;pubDate&gt;Fri, 10 May 2024 22:27:00 +0000&lt;/pubDate&gt;&lt;guid&gt;83571&lt;/guid&gt;&lt;/item&gt;&lt;item&gt;&lt;title&gt;WIN a Signed Copy of Best-Selling Novel THE IMAGE OF YOU!!&lt;/title&gt;&lt;link&gt;https://www.aintitcool.com/imageofyoubookcontest2024-83570/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=contests&lt;/link&gt;&lt;description&gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;WIN a Signed Copy of Best-Selling Novel THE IMAGE OF YOU!!&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/imageofyoubookcontest2024-83570/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=contests&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Read the full article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Hi, friends! Barbarella here with a question. Who likes to read? We have two copies of the novel The Image of You, signed by both the actor Sasha Pieterse and the international best-selling author Adele Parks. Sasha plays twins Anna and Zoe in the thriller that is out in select theaters and available to buy on Digital today! &amp;lt;br&amp;gt;  The story tells a twisted tale of deception, desire, and codependence and also stars Parker Young (Imposters), Nestor Carbonell (The Dark Knight Rises), and Academy Award® winner Mira Sorvino (Mighty Aphrodite).&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; If you want to win the book penned by one of the best-selling authors of women’s fiction, email me at aicnbarbarella@yahoo.com with I READ THRILLERS as the subject line. In the body of the email, please provide your name, mailing address (no PO Boxes, US residents only), and the reason you should be selected as a winner. Entries must be received by noon CST on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Good luck, and I look forward to reading the entries!&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; If you don't read, the movie is available in select theaters and for purchase on Digital today! Here's the trailer.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/imageofyoubookcontest2024-83570/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=contests&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Finish the article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &lt;/description&gt;&lt;dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"&gt;Barbarella&lt;/dc:creator&gt;&lt;pubDate&gt;Fri, 10 May 2024 21:04:00 +0000&lt;/pubDate&gt;&lt;guid&gt;83570&lt;/guid&gt;&lt;/item&gt;&lt;item&gt;&lt;title&gt;THE IMAGE OF YOU Director JEFF FISHER Chats with Barbarella&lt;/title&gt;&lt;link&gt;https://www.aintitcool.com/interviewjefffisher2024imageofyou-83569/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&lt;/link&gt;&lt;description&gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;THE IMAGE OF YOU Director JEFF FISHER Chats with Barbarella&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/interviewjefffisher2024imageofyou-83569/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Read the full article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Hey, friends. Barbarella here. The psychological thriller The Image of You examines duality in the form of twins, Zoe and Anna, who although they look identical, couldn’t be further apart. When sweet and naïve Anna meets a man and falls in love quickly, her bad-girl twin Zoe aims to test the strength of the relationship and the caliber of man who has captured her sister’s heart. The movie will be in select theaters and on Digital Friday, May 10. &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; I had an opportunity to speak with director Jeff Fisher about directing dual roles. Check it out!  &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; I want to start with kind of a crazy icebreaker question, but what is the weirdest or craziest experience you've had dating, that you're willing to share?&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; “Oh, my God. The weirdest or craziest experience I've had dating. This is not going to paint me in a very good light. I will tell you, my last long-term relationship, we met at a bar. I don't know if this was dating. We made out in the back of the bar for three and a half hours, on our first meeting, so it was an egregious public display of affection, and just shameless. I guess that would be my weirdest, but it was great. It didn't show a lot of couth, but there we go. I'll go with that.”&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Couth is overrated. How did you get involved in The Image of You? &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; “The production company helped with distribution on my first feature back in 2008. They had sent me the script, and I thought&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/interviewjefffisher2024imageofyou-83569/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Finish the article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &lt;/description&gt;&lt;dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"&gt;Barbarella&lt;/dc:creator&gt;&lt;pubDate&gt;Fri, 10 May 2024 02:53:00 +0000&lt;/pubDate&gt;&lt;guid&gt;83569&lt;/guid&gt;&lt;/item&gt;&lt;item&gt;&lt;title&gt;Check Out This Clip from PITCH PEOPLE!&lt;/title&gt;&lt;link&gt;https://www.aintitcool.com/pitchpeopleclip2024-83568/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&lt;/link&gt;&lt;description&gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Check Out This Clip from PITCH PEOPLE!&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/pitchpeopleclip2024-83568/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Read the full article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Hey, friends! Barbarella here. Have you ever wondered how pitches evolved into infomercials? Well, if so, Pitch People may be the movie for you. We’ve been given a clip from the restored-in-4K feature documentary to share with you.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Marking the 25th anniversary of Stanley Jacob’s never-before-seen story of the pitch business, Pitch People will be available on i-Tunes, Amazon Prime Video, and Google Play May 17, 2024. &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Check it out!&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/pitchpeopleclip2024-83568/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Finish the article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &lt;/description&gt;&lt;dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"&gt;Barbarella&lt;/dc:creator&gt;&lt;pubDate&gt;Thu, 09 May 2024 16:32:00 +0000&lt;/pubDate&gt;&lt;guid&gt;83568&lt;/guid&gt;&lt;/item&gt;&lt;item&gt;&lt;title&gt;BREATHE Director Stefon Bristol Chats with Barbarella&lt;/title&gt;&lt;link&gt;https://www.aintitcool.com/stefonbristolinterview2024breathe-83567/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&lt;/link&gt;&lt;description&gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;BREATHE Director Stefon Bristol Chats with Barbarella&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/stefonbristolinterview2024breathe-83567/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Read the full article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Hey friends, Barbarella here. Breathe, coming to theaters and on digital April 26, occurs in 2039 in the once vibrant, now decimated East Flatbush neighborhood in New York. In this post-apocalyptic era, the earth’s oxygen level has reached a not-fit-for-life amount, yet one family has survived thanks to the engineering genius and survivalistic skills of Darius (Common). He, his wife, Maya (Jennifer Hudson), and their daughter, Zora (Quvenzhané Wallis) live in a DIY-tech dwelling amidst the ruins. When Darius ventures out and remains gone longer than expected, Zora, who has learned much from her dad, attempts to reach out, bringing unwanted consequences.  &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; I caught up with director Stefon Bristol to chat a bit about his personal journey, Breathe, and working with its cast. Check it out!&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; I feel a little sleep-deprived today. Do you find that as a director, you're more sleep-deprived than the average person?&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; “Definitely. When you're working on set, or you're doing pre-production, or you're in post, definitely. But this is what I love to do for my life, and I wouldn't have it any other way."&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; How did you get into directing? I know you worked with Spike Lee, but what interested you about it? &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; “Directing? I grew up in Brooklyn. I grew up in Coney Island. When I was a kid, I was watching DVDs with director's commentary and special features, behind the scenes. I had the Jurassic Park DVD, and I would watch all the time the behind the scenes, because I was always fascinated on how they made Jurassic Park and whatnot.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/stefonbristolinterview2024breathe-83567/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Finish the article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &lt;/description&gt;&lt;dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"&gt;Barbarella&lt;/dc:creator&gt;&lt;pubDate&gt;Thu, 25 Apr 2024 22:27:00 +0000&lt;/pubDate&gt;&lt;guid&gt;83567&lt;/guid&gt;&lt;/item&gt;&lt;item&gt;&lt;title&gt;Barbarella Chats with Raymond St-Jean about DUSK FOR A HITMAN&lt;/title&gt;&lt;link&gt;https://www.aintitcool.com/raymondstjeaninterview2024duskforahitman-83566/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&lt;/link&gt;&lt;description&gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Barbarella Chats with Raymond St-Jean about DUSK FOR A HITMAN&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/raymondstjeaninterview2024duskforahitman-83566/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Read the full article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Hi, my friends. Barbarella here. Did you know that there’s a new drama about a hitman coming to Digital and On Demand tomorrow, April 19? French language film DUSK FOR A HITMAN may be based on a true story, but it includes its share of fiction. Written by Martin Gerard and Raymond St-Jean, who also directed, the film transports viewers back to the late 70’s, early 80’s as the most feared hitman in Montreal finds himself a target. &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Make no mistake. This is not a John Wick action-packed assault on your senses. No, DUSK FOR A HITMAN plants itself firmly in the realm of drama.  &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; While I like the film, portions of the story feel quite familiar to me because I recently finished the Max series TOKYO VICE, which includes a similar narrative around a gangster and his brother who wants to be in the life. I feel it’s unfair to compare the two, because they handle the subject differently, and the series has the time to really flesh out the characters and situations over several episodes. The added time granted allows a deeper connection to the characters than DUSK FOR A HITMAN’s runtime provides. That said, Érik Bruneau’s performance as a conflicted man truly enhances the movie’s impact. The film also beautifully captures the vibe of the era and removes the glamour from the gangster lifestyle. &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; I had the opportunity to speak with director and co-writer Raymond St-Jean. Check it out, mes amis! &amp;lt;br&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; This movie is based on an actual person, and&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/raymondstjeaninterview2024duskforahitman-83566/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Finish the article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &lt;/description&gt;&lt;dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"&gt;Barbarella&lt;/dc:creator&gt;&lt;pubDate&gt;Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:50:00 +0000&lt;/pubDate&gt;&lt;guid&gt;83566&lt;/guid&gt;&lt;/item&gt;&lt;item&gt;&lt;title&gt;SLEEPING DOGS co-writer/director Adam Cooper in Conversation&lt;/title&gt;&lt;link&gt;https://www.aintitcool.com/sleeping-dogs-director-adam-cooper-interview-83565/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=reviews&lt;/link&gt;&lt;description&gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;SLEEPING DOGS co-writer/director Adam Cooper in Conversation with McEric about thriller starring Russell Crowe and Karen Gillan&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/sleeping-dogs-director-adam-cooper-interview-83565/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=reviews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Read the full article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Opening today in theaters only is the new mind-bending thriller from writer/director Adam Cooper SLEEPING DOGS, starring Russell Crowe, Karen Gillan, Tommy Flanagan, and Márton Csókás. The synopsis reads “An ex-homicide detective (Russell Crowe) with memory loss is forced to solve a brutal murder he can't recall. But as evidence uncovers secrets tied to his forgotten past, he is led to a chilling truth - sometimes, it's best to let sleeping dogs lie.”&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Check out the trailer:&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Now if the synopsis and the trailer make the film seem predictable to you, you’d totally be forgiven. Maybe you’re like me and you’ve seen enough movies to know that the “chilling truths” are almost always exactly what you think they are. What SLEEPING DOGS offers, however, is a clever deconstruction of a brilliant mind, double-turned-triple-crosses, a femme fatale to truly die for, and stellar performances from everyone in attendance. There are practically zero sour notes in the film, and it is fun to watch with a friend and pause as you give your predictions, à la a spirited game of CLUE, to see who comes closest to the final conclusion.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;  &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Russell Crowe is wonderful in the role of Roy Freeman, a former detective who is living a labeled life as he struggles with dementia brought about by a damning automobile accident. When a man he put away is facing execution, Roy takes it upon himself to re-investigate a decade-old murder despite often failing to recall his own name. It’s a testament to muscle memory, true&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/sleeping-dogs-director-adam-cooper-interview-83565/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=reviews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Finish the article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &lt;/description&gt;&lt;dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"&gt;McEric&lt;/dc:creator&gt;&lt;pubDate&gt;Fri, 22 Mar 2024 06:41:00 +0000&lt;/pubDate&gt;&lt;guid&gt;83565&lt;/guid&gt;&lt;/item&gt;&lt;item&gt;&lt;title&gt;THE STRANGERS Spotted in Austin During SXSW&lt;/title&gt;&lt;link&gt;https://www.aintitcool.com/strangers2024photosaustin-83564/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&lt;/link&gt;&lt;description&gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;THE STRANGERS Spotted in Austin During SXSW&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/strangers2024photosaustin-83564/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Read the full article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Hey, friends. Barbarella here. Spring festival season in Austin, Texas attracts a variety of people from all over the world to the city known for being a bit weird. This year, it wasn’t just musicians and filmmakers who made their way to Central Texas, but also The Strangers. The odd threesome was spotted at not only popular photo op areas, but also at the infamous haunted Driskill Hotel on 6th Street. &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; THE STRANGERS – CHAPTER 1 tells the story of a young couple terrorized by masked intruders when they spend the night in an eerie small town. Starring Madelaine Petsch, Froy Gutierrez, Gabriel Basso, and Ema Horvath, it comes to theaters May 17, 2024. Check out the trailer.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/strangers2024photosaustin-83564/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Finish the article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &lt;/description&gt;&lt;dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"&gt;Barbarella&lt;/dc:creator&gt;&lt;pubDate&gt;Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:04:00 +0000&lt;/pubDate&gt;&lt;guid&gt;83564&lt;/guid&gt;&lt;/item&gt;&lt;item&gt;&lt;title&gt;WIN a Digital Code for FRENCH GIRL!&lt;/title&gt;&lt;link&gt;https://www.aintitcool.com/frenchgirlgiveaway2024-83563/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=contests&lt;/link&gt;&lt;description&gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;WIN a Digital Code for FRENCH GIRL!&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/frenchgirlgiveaway2024-83563/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=contests&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Read the full article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Hey, friends. Barbarella here. Paramount’s FRENCH GIRL, starring Zach Braff, Vanessa Hudgens, and Evelyne Brochu, is currently in select theaters and will be on digital Tuesday, March 19, 2024.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt; We have some digital codes to give away for this romantic comedy about a hopeless romantic who finds himself in Quebec and out of his depths when his girlfriend's ex offers her a job. If you want to win a code to see this, email me at aicn-barbarella@hotmail.com with the subject FEELING FRENCH. In the body of the email, please let me know why you want to win. Entries must be received by noon CST on Friday, March 22, 2024. Good luck, and check out the trailer!&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/frenchgirlgiveaway2024-83563/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_term=contests&amp;amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&amp;gt;&amp;lt;b&amp;gt;Finish the article on AICN&amp;lt;/b&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &lt;/description&gt;&lt;dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"&gt;Barbarella&lt;/dc:creator&gt;&lt;pubDate&gt;Mon, 18 Mar 2024 23:35:00 +0000&lt;/pubDate&gt;&lt;guid&gt;83563&lt;/guid&gt;&lt;/item&gt;&lt;/channel&gt;&lt;/rss&gt;</description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">staff</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 05 Oct 2024 14:56:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>83593</guid></item><item><title>STRANGE HARVEST: THE OCCULT MURDER IN THE INLAND EMPIRE Premieres at Fantastic Fest 2024!</title><link>https://www.aintitcool.com/strangeharvestinterview2024-83592/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews</link><description>&lt;p&gt;STRANGE HARVEST: THE OCCULT MURDER IN THE INLAND EMPIRE Premieres at Fantastic Fest 2024!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/strangeharvestinterview2024-83592/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Read the full article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hey friends. Barbarella here. Strange Harvest: The Occult Murder in the Inland Empire is a long title for a great narrative utilizing the true-crime documentary format. The format proves so effective at tricking my brain into thinking I’m watching actual footage of crime scenes and caught-on-tape moments that I had to occasionally remind myself to relax, it’s only a movie. &lt;br&gt; It made its world premiere at Fantastic Fest 2024 on September 22, 2024 at 11:50 p.m. CT, and I had the delightful opportunity to sit down with genre director Stuart Ortiz, and actors Peter Zisso and Terri Apple in Austin last week. Check it out!&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; Barbara: I'm one of these people that I can watch the most gruesome stuff in movies, and it doesn't bother me, heads getting drilled and stuff.&lt;br&gt; Peter: Bless You. &lt;br&gt; Barbara: But it really upsets me to see people getting hurt, even these skateboarding videos and such, and this movie messed with my brain because I knew it’s fictional, but my brain got tricked into thinking it was real at times because the way it was done. I'm very impressed with the effectiveness of that. &lt;br&gt; Stuart: Thank you.  &lt;br&gt; Barbara: Why do this in a true crime format? What were you going for? &lt;br&gt; Stuart: I just think it's a really interesting way to tell a story, and in particular to tell a horror story because it just allows you to have this vantage point that you don't normally have with horror, to investigate certain details or aspects of a horror story that you wouldn't focus on necessarily in a more conventional story. I&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/strangeharvestinterview2024-83592/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Finish the article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; </description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Barbarella</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 05 Oct 2024 02:02:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>83592</guid></item><item><title>Kevin Smith Talks THE 4:30 MOVIE</title><link>https://www.aintitcool.com/kevin-smith-interview-eric-mcclanahan-430-movie-83591/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=reviews</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Kevin Smith Talks to McEric about THE 4:30 MOVIE&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/kevin-smith-interview-eric-mcclanahan-430-movie-83591/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=reviews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Read the full article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Kevin Smith’s THE 4:30 MOVIE is coming home today, available on digital through all major retailers. The film tells the story of young Brian David, an avatar of Kevin Smith, and his adventures at the local Atlantic Cinema where he watches films with his friends Burny and Belly in 1986. It’s a departure from the View Askewniverse that Smith started thirty years ago, which admittedly stretched to its possible breaking point as the characters within encountered rebel angels, demons, Hollywood, jewel thieves, terrorists, and a monkey. THE 4:30 MOVIE offers a much more grounded story of a simpler time when the cinema and video store ruled the weekend, and the lives on the silver screen either mirrored our own or showed us worlds we could only imagine. &lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; I had the opportunity to chat with Kevin Smith yesterday in support of the film’s digital release and it went exactly as I thought it would: we were given six minutes, I asked one question, and he talked for eight. What I got in that response, though, was a good deal of wisdom about what the filmmaker attempts when he puts his memories to screen for our amusement, how he’s remained relevant, and where his ideas originate. Prior to the interview’s start, my cat Bennie decided she needed to be part of it all, as well, and leapt onto the seat behind me. &lt;br&gt;  &lt;br&gt; Eric McClanahan - Hi Kevin!&lt;br&gt;  &lt;br&gt; Kevin Smith - Hello, Eric! How are you?&lt;br&gt;  &lt;br&gt; EM - I’m well, thank you!&lt;br&gt;  &lt;br&gt; KS - Look at that cat!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/kevin-smith-interview-eric-mcclanahan-430-movie-83591/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=reviews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Finish the article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; </description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">McEric</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 08:37:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>83591</guid></item><item><title>Interview with the Cast of TERRIFIER 3</title><link>https://www.aintitcool.com/terrifier-3-david-howard-thornton-lauren-lavera-83590/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=reviews</link><description>&lt;p&gt;McEric chats with David Howard Thornton (Art the Clown) and Lauren Lavera (Sienna Shaw) ahead of Damien Leone&amp;#39;s TERRIFIER 3&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/terrifier-3-david-howard-thornton-lauren-lavera-83590/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=reviews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Read the full article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Time to crawl out from under your bridges, ghouls, because Damien Leone’s Art the Clown is back in TERRIFIER 3, hitting theaters October 11th. This time the terror is set against the backdrop of Christmas, with Art (David Howard Thornton) returning to hunt down Sienna (Lauren Lavera) after she cut his head off in the last installment. The film picks up right at the end of Part 2 before allowing Art to take a five year siesta while Sienna spends time in facilities piecing her psyche back together. Young Jonathan Shaw (Elliott Fullam) isn’t so young anymore, attending college near his Aunt and Uncle, Jessica and Mark (Margaret Anne Florence and Alex Ross), with whom Sienna stays after being checked out of the latest facility. &lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; The film opens with Art dispatching a family while dressed in a Santa Claus suit, letting the audience know right away that no one is safe. The entire film plays out as a supercut of gory kills and dark humor, with occasional moments of genuine world-building that allows the supporting cast to really stretch their acting muscles. Plotwise, the film seems to be more focused on showcasing creative kills than telling a cohesive story, and the end seems somewhat rushed, as though the filmmakers had almost forgotten that they had to end the thing. &lt;br&gt;  &lt;br&gt; What a TERRIFIER fan is looking for, however, is exactly what they’ll find in 3: inventive kills, stomach-turning sound design, laughs that’ll make you question your own morality, and surprises. When I got&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/terrifier-3-david-howard-thornton-lauren-lavera-83590/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=reviews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Finish the article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; </description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">McEric</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 01:03:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>83590</guid></item><item><title>Barbarella Talks AI With SUBSERVIENCE Director S.K. Dale</title><link>https://www.aintitcool.com/skdaleinterview2024subservience-83589/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Barbarella Talks AI With SUBSERVIENCE Director S.K. Dale&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/skdaleinterview2024subservience-83589/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Read the full article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hi friends, Barbarella here. Sci-fi film Subservience, starring Megan Fox, Michele Morrone  (his name’s Italian so the “ch” is pronounced like a “k”), Madeline Zima, and Matilda Firth, just came out on Demand and Digital, so let’s talk about AI. Do you think artificial intelligence will bring about major medical advancements, or do you envision more of a Terminator situation evolving? I tend to think it’s not the AI itself but whoever’s behind it that should be on whom we focus our concern. When it comes to cinema, filmmakers always hold technology responsible, because let’s face it, that makes for a more entertaining movie. I would argue Will Honley and April Maguire’s screenplay puts at least some of the onus on the humans. Maybe don’t say certain things to a Sim that’s constantly evolving and learning; that’s all I’m saying. If it weren’t for one comment made to Alice (Megan Fox), the attractive Sim acquired to help out around the house, perhaps a lot of mayhem could have been avoided. &lt;br&gt;  &lt;br&gt; I appreciate that the conflict in Subservience primarily occurs within the family unit, as this makes it more believable to me. Favoring older technologies, Nick (Michele Morrone) isn’t the biggest fan of artificial intelligence, but when he and his sick wife (Madeline Zima) can’t keep up with managing the household and children, he caves and gets Alice, the best new Sim on the market, to help out, and you know that’s not going to work out quite how everyone expects, well, at least how everyone&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/skdaleinterview2024subservience-83589/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Finish the article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; </description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Barbarella</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 14 Sep 2024 13:57:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>83589</guid></item><item><title>THE 4:30 MOVIE's Cast Speaks About Kevin Smith's New Comedy</title><link>https://www.aintitcool.com/interview-cast-new-kevin-smith-film-83588/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=reviews</link><description>&lt;p&gt;McEric chats with the cast of Kevin Smith&amp;#39;s THE 4:30 MOVIE&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/interview-cast-new-kevin-smith-film-83588/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=reviews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Read the full article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Writer/Director Kevin Smith began his View Askewniverse in 1994 with his breakout hit CLERKS. The film tells the story of a couple of slackers working dead-end jobs in New Jersey in the 1990s and the conversations and misadventures they dabble in along the way. The film paved the way for countless stories, and so far nine films by Smith have rounded out its canon, along with several animated adventures and more in the pages of comic books. Before Dante and Randall ever sat around the Quik Stop and chatted about JAWS, STAR WARS, or even NAVY SEALS, young Kevin Smith was a New Jersey native soaking up inspiration on the silver screen at his local movie theater, the Atlantic Highlands Cinema. Flash forward to today and he owns that theater, rebranded as the Smodcastle, where he showcases new releases, repertory classics, film festivals, and even special screenings of “Movies With Kev,” where he screens a classic and participates in a Q&amp;A following the screening.&lt;br&gt;  &lt;br&gt; Finally the formative experiences of young Kev are getting their own film treatment, with Kevin Smith’s newest release, THE 4:30 MOVIE, premiering tomorrow in cinemas around the country. The film, not set within the View Askewniverse, tells the story of a young man named Brian David, a not-even-thinly-veiled stand-in for Kevin Smith, played by Austin Zajur, who one day in the late spring of 1986 asks his crush Melody Barnegat (Siena Agudong) to meet him at the movies. This is much to the chagrin of his two&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/interview-cast-new-kevin-smith-film-83588/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=reviews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Finish the article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; </description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">McEric</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 00:11:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>83588</guid></item><item><title>Shiloh Fernandez Discusses Working With Nadine Crocker on CONTINUE</title><link>https://www.aintitcool.com/shilohfernandezinterview2024continue-83586/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Shiloh Fernandez Discusses Working With Nadine Crocker on CONTINUE&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/shilohfernandezinterview2024continue-83586/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Read the full article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hey, friends! Barbarella here. It feels a little wrong that I have a ton of pep today while I’m covering a movie about the very serious topic of suicide, but here we are. Continue makes a personal and powerful statement from writer, director, and star Nadine Crocker, who survived her own suicide attempt in her twenties. In Theaters, On Demand and Digital September 6, 2024, Continue escorts viewers through Dean’s struggles as she experience life after a suicide attempt. Beautifully shot, the film also includes an unexpected love story, albeit, I’m not sure I believe that two people would be that flirtatious while discussing their past traumas, but just because I wouldn’t flirt while sharing horrific things from the past doesn’t mean it’s not possible that some people might. Anyway, before I veer too far off-topic, the movie stars an actor of whom I’ve been a fan since first seeing him about fifteen years ago in an independent film at Fantastic Fest called Deadgirl, and I’m grateful to have the opportunity to chat with that actor, Shiloh Fernandez, about the film. &lt;br&gt; Right out of the gate, I share my love of Deadgirl and Shiloh’s performance in it. Check out his response and the rest of our conversation! &lt;br&gt; Shiloh: That is so sweet. It’s still one of my favorite movies. I loved doing a small movie like that, and all these years later, to do Continue, I think it was maybe the 2nd smallest. It is really neat having these small movies make an impact. &lt;br&gt; Barbara: I don’t know what it says about me, but Deadgirl was one&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/shilohfernandezinterview2024continue-83586/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Finish the article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; </description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Barbarella</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 11:06:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>83586</guid></item><item><title>Barbarella and Director Audrey Cummings Discuss Western PLACE OF BONES!</title><link>https://www.aintitcool.com/audreycummingsinterview2024placeofbones-83585/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Barbarella and Director Audrey Cummings Discuss Western PLACE OF BONES!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/audreycummingsinterview2024placeofbones-83585/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Read the full article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hey, friends. Barbarella here. A new Western, Place of Bones, rides into theaters and on digital Friday, August 23, 2024. Unlike the Westerns of yesteryear, this one is female-led, with Audrey Cummings in the director’s chair and Heather Graham shining in the lead role as a mother who, along with her daughter (Brielle Robillard), must fight for survival when a gang of outlaws, led by Tom Hopper, arrives in the area.   &lt;br&gt; I’ve been a Tom Hopper fan ever since he won me over with his enticing portrayal of Billy Bones in Black Sails. He earns additional adoration from me through the way he injects subtle humor as villain Bear John in this film. I find myself laughing at moments that I’m fairly certain weren’t intended to be funny, yet he fires wit like a true sharp-shooter with a faint exasperation about him that’s just funny. However, he’s not the only one who offers something more than just delivering what’s written on the page. Corin Nemec, Brielle Robillard, and Heather Graham also add an extra something that gives insight into their characters and adds a bit of snark to the exchanges.&lt;br&gt;  &lt;br&gt; I had the opportunity to speak with Audrey Cummings, and I sometimes like to break the ice with a question about Muppet-casting on remakes. While she placed Kermit, Miss Piggy and Fozzy Bear in the lead roles of Calhoun (Corin Nemec), Pandora (Heather Graham), and Hester (Brielle Robillard), I took a completely different approach, thinking it would be fun to have Statler and&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/audreycummingsinterview2024placeofbones-83585/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Finish the article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; </description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Barbarella</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2024 23:29:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>83585</guid></item><item><title>#ALL MY FRIENDS ARE DEAD</title><link>https://www.aintitcool.com/all-my-friends-are-dead-interview-83584/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=reviews</link><description>&lt;p&gt;#ALL MY FRIENDS ARE DEAD director Marcus Dunstan and star Jade Pettyjohn talk to McEric about the new slasher comedy!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/all-my-friends-are-dead-interview-83584/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=reviews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Read the full article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;There was every manner of film at this year’s Tribeca Festival, and I managed to take in thirteen features, four shorts, and an episodic premiere by the time the whole thing wrapped this past June. One of the highlights was the opportunity to interview two of the lead talents behind the new slasher ALL MY FRIENDS ARE DEAD: director Marcus Dunstan and star Jade Pettyjohn. We met at the Roxy Hotel bar and restaurant, a favorite meetup spot of mine, on a Saturday morning. I was, admittedly, running late, but they were so patient and gracious with me and I always appreciate that from stars and filmmakers, whose lives are probably ten times as cluttered as mine. &lt;br&gt; Its logline says of the film: “A group of college friends rents an airbnb for the biggest music festival of the year. However, their weekend of partying soon takes a deadly turn as a masked killer murders them one by one according to their sins.”&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; The film, though familiar in synopsis, finds a way to inject new life into a tired formula. The design of the killer is unique, the kills are creative, the victims are fighters rather than training dummies, for the most part, and the twist(s) are welcome.&lt;br&gt;  &lt;br&gt; Marcus Dunstan is perpetually smiling, speaking in a small voice from a large, gentle face. Jade Pettyjohn is excitable, clearly enjoying being at the festival and also talking about this joyous diversion in her filmography. We couldn’t help but jump right in. Unfortunately, I recorded this&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/all-my-friends-are-dead-interview-83584/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=reviews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Finish the article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; </description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">McEric</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 17 Aug 2024 00:12:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>83584</guid></item><item><title>Check Out This Trailer for Psychological Thriller SLINGSHOT!!</title><link>https://www.aintitcool.com/slingshottrailer-83583/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Check Out This Trailer for Psychological Thriller SLINGSHOT!!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/slingshottrailer-83583/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Read the full article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hey friends, Barbarella here. It seems like ages since we’ve had a really cool psychological thriller that takes place in space, but it appears that Slingshot may fill that void. When a trio of elite astronauts set to undertake a risky slingshot maneuver, potential issues with both the ship and a crew member add to the dangers of the mission. Starring Casey Affleck, Laurence Fishburne, Emily Beecham, Tomer Capone, and David Morrissey, the film hits theaters nationwide August 30th.&lt;br&gt; Check out the trailer!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/slingshottrailer-83583/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Finish the article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; </description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Barbarella</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 21:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>83583</guid></item><item><title>SDCC Robert Downey Jr returns to MCU!</title><link>https://www.aintitcool.com/sdcc-robert-downey-returns-83582/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Robert Downey Jr is back but not as we know it!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/sdcc-robert-downey-returns-83582/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Read the full article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;In perhaps the most shocking story to come out of this year's otherwise short-on news panel from Marvel Studios, Robert Downey Jr is returning to the MCU. It has just been announced that he has been cast as none other than the great green dictator Doctor Doom. Taking to the stage Downey Jr had this to say:&lt;br&gt; "New mask, same task...What can I tell ya, I like playing complicated characters."&lt;br&gt; Whether or not he’ll be the genuine Earth 616 version or the Doom from the alternate Universe Fantastic Four: First Steps seems to be set in remains to be seen. Either way, welcome back to the fold RDJ.&lt;br&gt; The panel revealed that Downey Jr’s Doom would make his presence known in the freshly titled Avengers: Doomsday which has a release date of May 2026 with Avengers: Secret Wars following in May 2027.&lt;br&gt;  Let us know what you think of this curveball in the comments down below!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/sdcc-robert-downey-returns-83582/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Finish the article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; </description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">HouseOfMacleod</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jul 2024 08:58:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>83582</guid></item><item><title>SDCC Max Panel unveils new Penguin Trailer!</title><link>https://www.aintitcool.com/sdcc-max-panel-unveils-new-penguin-trailer-83581/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews</link><description>&lt;p&gt;The Max panel from HBO has just unveiled the second trailer for its forthcoming original limited series!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/sdcc-max-panel-unveils-new-penguin-trailer-83581/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Read the full article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;(Photo: Max)&lt;br&gt;  Tear down the empire from the inside out.&lt;br&gt; The Max panel from HBO has just unveiled the second trailer for its forthcoming original limited series The Penguin starring Academy Award Nominee Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti, Rhenzi Feliz and Clancy Brown.&lt;br&gt; Set directly after the events of Matt Reeves’ The Batman, the series follows crime boss Oswald Cobblepot as he makes a bid to control Gotham cities underworld after the death of Carmine Falcone.&lt;br&gt; Created by showrunner Lauren LeFranc and Directed by Craig Zobel, The Penguin premiers on September 19 exclusively on Max.&lt;br&gt; I personally still can't get my head around Farrell’s insane transformation for this role. When you see him introduce the trailer, it makes that stunning metamorphosis all the more unreal.&lt;br&gt; Check out the trailer below and let us know what you think in the comments below.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/sdcc-max-panel-unveils-new-penguin-trailer-83581/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Finish the article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; </description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">HouseOfMacleod</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jul 2024 07:13:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>83581</guid></item><item><title>SDCC Star Trek Panel reveals first look at Strange New Worlds and More!</title><link>https://www.aintitcool.com/idcc-star-trek-reveals-first-look-83580/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews</link><description>&lt;p&gt;All the action from the Star Trek panel at San Diego Comic-Con!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/idcc-star-trek-reveals-first-look-83580/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Read the full article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The Star Trek panel at SDCC just hit and boy did Paramount + bring the good stuff!&lt;br&gt; Not only did they give us our first look at Strange New Worlds Season 3 and Lower Decks Season 5 but we were also treated to our first look at section 31, a Paramount+ Original Movie, starring Academy Award® winner Michelle Yeoh as Emperor Philippa Georgiou who joins a secret division of Starfleet tasked with some of the shadier work that comes with protecting the United Federation of Planets.&lt;br&gt; Also revealed was a little bit of casting news regarding the upcoming Star Trek: Starfleet Academy series, which is bringing back Star Trek: Discovery alum Tig Notaro, Oded Fehr and Mary Wiseman and get this, Robert Picardo of Voyager and Prodigy!&lt;br&gt; It would seem that the next few years will be a great time to be a Star Trek fan and I can't wait for more.&lt;br&gt; Let us know what you think of the footage in the comments section below and as always, Live Long and Prosper…&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/idcc-star-trek-reveals-first-look-83580/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Finish the article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; </description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">HouseOfMacleod</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jul 2024 04:43:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>83580</guid></item><item><title>SDCC Doctor Who Christmas special clip!!</title><link>https://www.aintitcool.com/sdcc-doctor-who-christmas-special-clip-83579/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Nicola Coughlan introduces the first look at the new Doctor Who Christmas Special!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/sdcc-doctor-who-christmas-special-clip-83579/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Read the full article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hello Doctor Who fans, House of Macleod here with some very special news!&lt;br&gt; SDCC 2024 has well and truly kicked off and this year promises to be full of all the geeky joy that keeps us going through these long summer months and Honey, are we here for fun!&lt;br&gt; Speaking of Joy, Doctor Who’s YouTube channel just released a first look at the 2024 Christmas special, complete with an introduction from Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton, Derry Girls, Barbie).&lt;br&gt; This year's special is called “Joy to the World” and is written by Steven Moffat and happens to be the 50th script he’s written for the series in total.&lt;br&gt; Doctor Who is available now to stream on BBC iPlayer in the UK and Disney+ in the rest of the world.&lt;br&gt; Check out the clip straight from Hall H below and as usual, let us know what you think in the comments section!&lt;br&gt; Allons-y!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/sdcc-doctor-who-christmas-special-clip-83579/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Finish the article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; </description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">HouseOfMacleod</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jul 2024 02:57:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>83579</guid></item><item><title>Amazon MGM Revives the Legendary Studio United Artists!</title><link>https://www.aintitcool.com/amazon-mgm-revives-the-legendary-studio-united-art-83578/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Amazon MGM Revives the Legendary Studio United Artists!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/amazon-mgm-revives-the-legendary-studio-united-art-83578/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Read the full article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;In some exciting news circulating the internet, it would seem that the ex-head of film at Netflix Scott Stuber is reviving the once legendary United Artists label through new partners Amazon MGM Studios.&lt;br&gt; Founded in 1919 by the likes of Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickforth, D.W.Griffith and famed actor and filmmaker Douglas Fairbanks, United Artists began as a studio that would allow artists to control their own careers and artistic vision instead of being controlled by Hollywood moneymen.&lt;br&gt; After decades of success, Metro Goldwyn Mayer bought the company over in 1981 for an unheard-of 350 million dollars and continued to release movies under the brand MGM/UA through the rest of the 80s, 90s and 2000s. United Artists are responsible for releasing some of the most classic movies of all time including The Mark of Zorro (1920), D.W.Griffith’s final film The Struggle (1931), The Great Dictator (1941), Alexander the Great (1956), Robert Mitchum’s Thunder Road (1958), The Magnificent Seven (1960), Dr. No (1963), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968), Rocky (1976), Annie Hall (1977), Raging Bull (1980) and To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) to name but a few. &lt;br&gt; Jennifer Salke (Head of Amazon MGM Studios) had this to say about the resurrection:&lt;br&gt;  &lt;br&gt; “With his proven track record of delivering global hits and an eye towards theatrical fare, Scott’s expertise and vision align perfectly with our film strategy. We are so proud to welcome him on the relaunch of the legendary UA brand, as we work to leverage existing and new IP into big, broad films&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/amazon-mgm-revives-the-legendary-studio-united-art-83578/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Finish the article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; </description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">HouseOfMacleod</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jul 2024 01:22:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>83578</guid></item><item><title>Fanhome Launches The Legends of Batman Collection</title><link>https://www.aintitcool.com/fanhome-legends-of-batman-collection-83577/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=comics</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Fanhome, a subscription-based models and collections service, launches a Batman collection for the ages.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/fanhome-legends-of-batman-collection-83577/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=comics&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Read the full article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hello all!&lt;br&gt;  &lt;br&gt; So, if you're like me, you love Batman. Who doesn't? However, when it comes down to reading his myriad adventures, where should one start? &lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; Batman has been a hero in pages and on screens for over 85 years, so it's hard to jump into his exploits without a guiding hand to navigate the most important formative stories. To this end Fanhome, a subscription-based model and collectible service, has launched a new collection called The Legends of Batman Graphic Novel Collection. From Year Zero to Year 100, this collection promises to tell the most definitive stories of the Caped Crusader in beautifully reproduced glossy hardcovers, each with bonus content such as variant covers, concept art, and creator notes.&lt;br&gt;  &lt;br&gt; "From the moment Bruce Wayne becomes The Caped Crusader to his final days in the future, this collection brings together essential Batman tales in a book series that belongs on every bookshelf."&lt;br&gt;  &lt;br&gt; New volumes arrive monthly, and the series is MASSIVE. From the collected spines one can see that we'll witness the Joker's origin, the Death in the Family, the Breaking of the Bat, and the formation and expansion of the Bat Family. This looks to be an amazing collection for fans of the Bat new and established, young and old. &lt;br&gt;  &lt;br&gt; To find out how to order, check out https://www.fanhome.com/us/movie-series/legends-batman-graphic-novels&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt;  &lt;br&gt; Check it out and stay tuned for more info!&lt;br&gt; -McEric, aka Eric McClanahan-&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/fanhome-legends-of-batman-collection-83577/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=comics&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Finish the article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; </description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">McEric</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jul 2024 18:02:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>83577</guid></item><item><title>Exclusive Clip from THE MANDELA EFFECT PHENOMENON!!</title><link>https://www.aintitcool.com/mandelaeffectclip2024-83576/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Exclusive Clip from THE MANDELA EFFECT PHENOMENON!!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/mandelaeffectclip2024-83576/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Read the full article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hey friends, Barbarella here. We have an exclusive clip from The Mandela Effect Phenomenon, directed by Robert Kiviat. The film explores the claims that movies, TV show titles, celebrities’ names, logos and brands are not what they once were. Conspiracy theorists may jump on the notion that a supernatural force is editing history. &lt;br&gt; Check out this clip from The Mandela Effect Phenomenon. The documentary is available now on digital!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/mandelaeffectclip2024-83576/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Finish the article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; </description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Barbarella</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2024 16:09:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>83576</guid></item><item><title>Shane Dax Taylor Talks MURDER COMPANY</title><link>https://www.aintitcool.com/shanedaxtaylorinterview2024murdercompany-83575/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Shane Dax Taylor Talks MURDER COMPANY&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/shanedaxtaylorinterview2024murdercompany-83575/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Read the full article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hey friends, Barbarella here. I’ve had quite a couple months, and I wish I could say that I was gallivanting around the globe, but not this time. I’ve been sick a good chunk of it. In fact, I had quite a fever when I screened Murder Company, written by Jesse Mittelstadt and directed by Shane Dax Taylor. I don’t know that it would be fair to the filmmakers to review the film, given that I was feeling so awful while watching it that I don’t think my thoughts would necessarily be a true reflection of how the movie was. I will make a few observations, though. &lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; First of all, Kelsey Grammer was my favorite thing about Murder Company, which is currently On Digital and On Demand, and I wanted him to have far more screen time. I love a serious Kelsey Grammer, and he's incredibly serious in this. Second, while there was far less graphic violence and gore than I would have expected from a war movie made in this day and age, the filmmakers seemed to compensate for that with the amount of people flying around, proving yet again that stunt men are insane. “Yeah, you can hurl me into that tree. Sure.” Finally, could we please stop having people engage in casual conversations while walking through enemy-occupied territories? I understand that it seems a good way to develop characters, but it drives me crazy every time anyone has a conversation at a normal volume as if they’re just strolling through the&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/shanedaxtaylorinterview2024murdercompany-83575/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Finish the article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; </description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Barbarella</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2024 01:44:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>83575</guid></item><item><title>It May Only be July, but Here's a Trailer for THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER!</title><link>https://www.aintitcool.com/bestchristmaspageantevertrailer2024-83574/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews</link><description>&lt;p&gt;It May Only be July, but Here&amp;#39;s a Trailer for THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/bestchristmaspageantevertrailer2024-83574/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Read the full article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hey friends, Barbarella here. I know it’s way too early to start thinking about Christmas, but we have a trailer to share with you for a Christmas movie! Please forgive us. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever comes to theaters November 8. &lt;br&gt; Based on Barbara Robinson’s beloved book, the story centers on the Herdmans as they take over their local church pageant. The worst kids in the community participating in a church activity; what could go wrong? It’s hard to say from the trailer if this movie, starring Judy Greer, Pete Holmes, Molly Belle Wright, and Lauren Graham, is going to be just another sappy Christmas story or something memorable to add to one's annual holiday movie rotation. I guess we’ll find out soon enough.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/bestchristmaspageantevertrailer2024-83574/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Finish the article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; </description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Barbarella</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 22:46:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>83574</guid></item><item><title>Marc Singer talks AGENT RECON</title><link>https://www.aintitcool.com/marc-singer-interview-agent-recon-eric-mcclanahan-83573/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=reviews</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Marc Singer (BEASTMASTER, V) talks Derek Ting&amp;#39;s AGENT RECON, streaming now!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/marc-singer-interview-agent-recon-eric-mcclanahan-83573/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=reviews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Read the full article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;I get a lot of emails. A lot of invites to screen films, read books, watch documentaries, talk to strangers. A lot. I can’t answer them all, sadly. But when I got an email that said there was a new film coming out with Chuck Norris and Marc Singer, and would I like to talk to Marc Singer about it, I practically broke the sound barrier with my swift response of “hell to the yes!”&lt;br&gt;  &lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt;  &lt;br&gt; I’m a man of a certain age, and I grew up in the wilds of Southeast Texas. As I recall my rough and tumble childhood, I don’t say I’m from the streets - I’m from the roads. Concrete jungle films didn’t interest me quite as much as actual jungle films, so if you wanted my ticket money, throw an animal or two in your film. Want to see Clint Eastwood act with a monkey? Hell yes, take my money.&lt;br&gt;  &lt;br&gt; So for me there was no greater action franchise than the BEASTMASTER films starring Marc Singer. The Sword &amp; Sorcery world of Conan distilled through the eyes and wings of beasts and marketed to a younger audience, it surprised me to learn that the films came out in the same year and were envisioned in relative ignorance of one another. While CONAN THE BARBARIAN was the box office victor, and probably stands the test of the time more defiantly, I take some pleasure in knowing that it made four times the box office draw of BEASTMASTER at the&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/marc-singer-interview-agent-recon-eric-mcclanahan-83573/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=reviews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Finish the article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; </description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">McEric</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jun 2024 20:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>83573</guid></item><item><title>WIN an Autographed Poster of THE STRANGERS - CHAPTER 1!!</title><link>https://www.aintitcool.com/node/83572?utm_source=full-feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=contests</link><description>&lt;p&gt;WIN an Autographed Poster of THE STRANGERS - CHAPTER 1!!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/node/83572?utm_source=inside-top&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=contests&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Read the full article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hey, friends! Barbarella here. Lionsgate horror film, THE STRANGERS - CHAPTER 1, will be available on PEST / PVOD on July 7, 2024. This is the first entry of a horror feature-film series that introduces a new generation of fans to the creepy masked strangers from Bryan Bertino’s cult classic.&lt;br&gt; We have some mini-posters signed by Cast Madelaine Petsch and Froy Gutierrez, Director Renny Harlin, and Producer Courtney Solomon to give away. If you want to win one, please email me at aicn-barbarella@hotmail.com with STRANGER as the subject. In the body of the email, please include your name and mailing address, whether or not you saw the original, and what are your preliminary thoughts on this new film series. (Open to US residents only, no PO Boxes.) Entries must be received by noon CST on Sunday, June 9.   &lt;br&gt; Check out the trailer!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/node/83572?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=contests&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Finish the article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; </description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Barbarella</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2024 21:25:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>83572</guid></item><item><title>Barbarella Talks With Best-Selling Author ADELE PARKS About THE IMAGE OF YOU!</title><link>https://www.aintitcool.com/adeleparksinterview2024imageofyou-83571/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Barbarella Talks With Best-Selling Author ADELE PARKS About THE IMAGE OF YOU!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/adeleparksinterview2024imageofyou-83571/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Read the full article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hey, friends! Barbarella here. The Image of You, starring Sasha Pieterse (Pretty Little Liars), Parker Young (Imposters), Nestor Carbonell (The Dark Knight Rises), and Academy Award® winner Mira Sorvino (Mighty Aphrodite), tells the story of twins Anna and Zoe, who find their bond tested when one of them falls in love. Skeptical Zoe digs for the dirt on Anna’s love interest, leading them into a web of deceit and desire.&lt;br&gt;   &lt;br&gt; I had an opportunity to speak to best-selling author Adele Parks about her novel-turned-movie, and I have to tell you, I loved talking with her. She’s the kind of person I could spend days just absorbing the stories that she tells with passion, energy, and humor. I found her so engaging. I hope you will, too. Check it out. &lt;br&gt; I want to start with a little icebreaker. What's the weirdest experience you've had while dating?&lt;br&gt; “Oh. I don’t know if I've had that many weird things. I think I've got quite a high threshold of what weird would be. Yeah, I have. Also, I'm a serial monogamist, and I've been married twice. I was married for seven years, and the very first night I went out after the divorce – which was quite a long time after the divorce – I met my second husband, so I haven't really done much dating. I should have done a lot more. No, I honestly, I'm absolutely stumped. So unlike me. I think the only quote from that is, I have a very high threshold of weird.”&lt;br&gt; You know, writers, you're creative,&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/adeleparksinterview2024imageofyou-83571/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Finish the article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; </description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Barbarella</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 22:27:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>83571</guid></item><item><title>WIN a Signed Copy of Best-Selling Novel THE IMAGE OF YOU!!</title><link>https://www.aintitcool.com/imageofyoubookcontest2024-83570/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=contests</link><description>&lt;p&gt;WIN a Signed Copy of Best-Selling Novel THE IMAGE OF YOU!!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/imageofyoubookcontest2024-83570/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=contests&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Read the full article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hi, friends! Barbarella here with a question. Who likes to read? We have two copies of the novel The Image of You, signed by both the actor Sasha Pieterse and the international best-selling author Adele Parks. Sasha plays twins Anna and Zoe in the thriller that is out in select theaters and available to buy on Digital today! &lt;br&gt;  The story tells a twisted tale of deception, desire, and codependence and also stars Parker Young (Imposters), Nestor Carbonell (The Dark Knight Rises), and Academy Award® winner Mira Sorvino (Mighty Aphrodite).&lt;br&gt; If you want to win the book penned by one of the best-selling authors of women’s fiction, email me at aicnbarbarella@yahoo.com with I READ THRILLERS as the subject line. In the body of the email, please provide your name, mailing address (no PO Boxes, US residents only), and the reason you should be selected as a winner. Entries must be received by noon CST on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Good luck, and I look forward to reading the entries!&lt;br&gt; If you don't read, the movie is available in select theaters and for purchase on Digital today! Here's the trailer.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/imageofyoubookcontest2024-83570/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=contests&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Finish the article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; </description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Barbarella</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 21:04:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>83570</guid></item><item><title>THE IMAGE OF YOU Director JEFF FISHER Chats with Barbarella</title><link>https://www.aintitcool.com/interviewjefffisher2024imageofyou-83569/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews</link><description>&lt;p&gt;THE IMAGE OF YOU Director JEFF FISHER Chats with Barbarella&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/interviewjefffisher2024imageofyou-83569/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Read the full article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hey, friends. Barbarella here. The psychological thriller The Image of You examines duality in the form of twins, Zoe and Anna, who although they look identical, couldn’t be further apart. When sweet and naïve Anna meets a man and falls in love quickly, her bad-girl twin Zoe aims to test the strength of the relationship and the caliber of man who has captured her sister’s heart. The movie will be in select theaters and on Digital Friday, May 10. &lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; I had an opportunity to speak with director Jeff Fisher about directing dual roles. Check it out!  &lt;br&gt; I want to start with kind of a crazy icebreaker question, but what is the weirdest or craziest experience you've had dating, that you're willing to share?&lt;br&gt; “Oh, my God. The weirdest or craziest experience I've had dating. This is not going to paint me in a very good light. I will tell you, my last long-term relationship, we met at a bar. I don't know if this was dating. We made out in the back of the bar for three and a half hours, on our first meeting, so it was an egregious public display of affection, and just shameless. I guess that would be my weirdest, but it was great. It didn't show a lot of couth, but there we go. I'll go with that.”&lt;br&gt; Couth is overrated. How did you get involved in The Image of You? &lt;br&gt; “The production company helped with distribution on my first feature back in 2008. They had sent me the script, and I thought&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/interviewjefffisher2024imageofyou-83569/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Finish the article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; </description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Barbarella</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 02:53:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>83569</guid></item><item><title>Check Out This Clip from PITCH PEOPLE!</title><link>https://www.aintitcool.com/pitchpeopleclip2024-83568/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Check Out This Clip from PITCH PEOPLE!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/pitchpeopleclip2024-83568/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Read the full article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hey, friends! Barbarella here. Have you ever wondered how pitches evolved into infomercials? Well, if so, Pitch People may be the movie for you. We’ve been given a clip from the restored-in-4K feature documentary to share with you.&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; Marking the 25th anniversary of Stanley Jacob’s never-before-seen story of the pitch business, Pitch People will be available on i-Tunes, Amazon Prime Video, and Google Play May 17, 2024. &lt;br&gt; Check it out!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/pitchpeopleclip2024-83568/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Finish the article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; </description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Barbarella</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 16:32:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>83568</guid></item><item><title>BREATHE Director Stefon Bristol Chats with Barbarella</title><link>https://www.aintitcool.com/stefonbristolinterview2024breathe-83567/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews</link><description>&lt;p&gt;BREATHE Director Stefon Bristol Chats with Barbarella&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/stefonbristolinterview2024breathe-83567/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Read the full article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hey friends, Barbarella here. Breathe, coming to theaters and on digital April 26, occurs in 2039 in the once vibrant, now decimated East Flatbush neighborhood in New York. In this post-apocalyptic era, the earth’s oxygen level has reached a not-fit-for-life amount, yet one family has survived thanks to the engineering genius and survivalistic skills of Darius (Common). He, his wife, Maya (Jennifer Hudson), and their daughter, Zora (Quvenzhané Wallis) live in a DIY-tech dwelling amidst the ruins. When Darius ventures out and remains gone longer than expected, Zora, who has learned much from her dad, attempts to reach out, bringing unwanted consequences.  &lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; I caught up with director Stefon Bristol to chat a bit about his personal journey, Breathe, and working with its cast. Check it out!&lt;br&gt; I feel a little sleep-deprived today. Do you find that as a director, you're more sleep-deprived than the average person?&lt;br&gt; “Definitely. When you're working on set, or you're doing pre-production, or you're in post, definitely. But this is what I love to do for my life, and I wouldn't have it any other way."&lt;br&gt; How did you get into directing? I know you worked with Spike Lee, but what interested you about it? &lt;br&gt; “Directing? I grew up in Brooklyn. I grew up in Coney Island. When I was a kid, I was watching DVDs with director's commentary and special features, behind the scenes. I had the Jurassic Park DVD, and I would watch all the time the behind the scenes, because I was always fascinated on how they made Jurassic Park and whatnot.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/stefonbristolinterview2024breathe-83567/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Finish the article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; </description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Barbarella</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 22:27:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>83567</guid></item><item><title>Barbarella Chats with Raymond St-Jean about DUSK FOR A HITMAN</title><link>https://www.aintitcool.com/raymondstjeaninterview2024duskforahitman-83566/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews</link><description>&lt;p&gt;Barbarella Chats with Raymond St-Jean about DUSK FOR A HITMAN&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/raymondstjeaninterview2024duskforahitman-83566/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Read the full article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hi, my friends. Barbarella here. Did you know that there’s a new drama about a hitman coming to Digital and On Demand tomorrow, April 19? French language film DUSK FOR A HITMAN may be based on a true story, but it includes its share of fiction. Written by Martin Gerard and Raymond St-Jean, who also directed, the film transports viewers back to the late 70’s, early 80’s as the most feared hitman in Montreal finds himself a target. &lt;br&gt; Make no mistake. This is not a John Wick action-packed assault on your senses. No, DUSK FOR A HITMAN plants itself firmly in the realm of drama.  &lt;br&gt; While I like the film, portions of the story feel quite familiar to me because I recently finished the Max series TOKYO VICE, which includes a similar narrative around a gangster and his brother who wants to be in the life. I feel it’s unfair to compare the two, because they handle the subject differently, and the series has the time to really flesh out the characters and situations over several episodes. The added time granted allows a deeper connection to the characters than DUSK FOR A HITMAN’s runtime provides. That said, Érik Bruneau’s performance as a conflicted man truly enhances the movie’s impact. The film also beautifully captures the vibe of the era and removes the glamour from the gangster lifestyle. &lt;br&gt; I had the opportunity to speak with director and co-writer Raymond St-Jean. Check it out, mes amis! &lt;br&gt;  &lt;br&gt; This movie is based on an actual person, and&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/raymondstjeaninterview2024duskforahitman-83566/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Finish the article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; </description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Barbarella</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:50:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>83566</guid></item><item><title>SLEEPING DOGS co-writer/director Adam Cooper in Conversation</title><link>https://www.aintitcool.com/sleeping-dogs-director-adam-cooper-interview-83565/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=reviews</link><description>&lt;p&gt;SLEEPING DOGS co-writer/director Adam Cooper in Conversation with McEric about thriller starring Russell Crowe and Karen Gillan&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/sleeping-dogs-director-adam-cooper-interview-83565/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=reviews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Read the full article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Opening today in theaters only is the new mind-bending thriller from writer/director Adam Cooper SLEEPING DOGS, starring Russell Crowe, Karen Gillan, Tommy Flanagan, and Márton Csókás. The synopsis reads “An ex-homicide detective (Russell Crowe) with memory loss is forced to solve a brutal murder he can't recall. But as evidence uncovers secrets tied to his forgotten past, he is led to a chilling truth - sometimes, it's best to let sleeping dogs lie.”&lt;br&gt;  &lt;br&gt; Check out the trailer:&lt;br&gt;  &lt;br&gt; Now if the synopsis and the trailer make the film seem predictable to you, you’d totally be forgiven. Maybe you’re like me and you’ve seen enough movies to know that the “chilling truths” are almost always exactly what you think they are. What SLEEPING DOGS offers, however, is a clever deconstruction of a brilliant mind, double-turned-triple-crosses, a femme fatale to truly die for, and stellar performances from everyone in attendance. There are practically zero sour notes in the film, and it is fun to watch with a friend and pause as you give your predictions, à la a spirited game of CLUE, to see who comes closest to the final conclusion.&lt;br&gt;  &lt;br&gt; Russell Crowe is wonderful in the role of Roy Freeman, a former detective who is living a labeled life as he struggles with dementia brought about by a damning automobile accident. When a man he put away is facing execution, Roy takes it upon himself to re-investigate a decade-old murder despite often failing to recall his own name. It’s a testament to muscle memory, true&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/sleeping-dogs-director-adam-cooper-interview-83565/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=reviews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Finish the article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; </description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">McEric</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2024 06:41:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>83565</guid></item><item><title>THE STRANGERS Spotted in Austin During SXSW</title><link>https://www.aintitcool.com/strangers2024photosaustin-83564/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews</link><description>&lt;p&gt;THE STRANGERS Spotted in Austin During SXSW&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/strangers2024photosaustin-83564/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Read the full article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hey, friends. Barbarella here. Spring festival season in Austin, Texas attracts a variety of people from all over the world to the city known for being a bit weird. This year, it wasn’t just musicians and filmmakers who made their way to Central Texas, but also The Strangers. The odd threesome was spotted at not only popular photo op areas, but also at the infamous haunted Driskill Hotel on 6th Street. &lt;br&gt; THE STRANGERS – CHAPTER 1 tells the story of a young couple terrorized by masked intruders when they spend the night in an eerie small town. Starring Madelaine Petsch, Froy Gutierrez, Gabriel Basso, and Ema Horvath, it comes to theaters May 17, 2024. Check out the trailer.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/strangers2024photosaustin-83564/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=coolnews&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Finish the article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; </description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Barbarella</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:04:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>83564</guid></item><item><title>WIN a Digital Code for FRENCH GIRL!</title><link>https://www.aintitcool.com/frenchgirlgiveaway2024-83563/?utm_source=full-feed&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=contests</link><description>&lt;p&gt;WIN a Digital Code for FRENCH GIRL!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/frenchgirlgiveaway2024-83563/?utm_source=inside-top&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=contests&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Read the full article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hey, friends. Barbarella here. Paramount’s FRENCH GIRL, starring Zach Braff, Vanessa Hudgens, and Evelyne Brochu, is currently in select theaters and will be on digital Tuesday, March 19, 2024.&lt;br&gt; We have some digital codes to give away for this romantic comedy about a hopeless romantic who finds himself in Quebec and out of his depths when his girlfriend's ex offers her a job. If you want to win a code to see this, email me at aicn-barbarella@hotmail.com with the subject FEELING FRENCH. In the body of the email, please let me know why you want to win. Entries must be received by noon CST on Friday, March 22, 2024. Good luck, and check out the trailer!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/frenchgirlgiveaway2024-83563/?utm_source=inside-bottom&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_term=contests&amp;utm_campaign=1310_RSS"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Finish the article on AICN&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; </description><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Barbarella</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 23:35:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>83563</guid></item></channel></rss>staffSat, 05 Oct 2024 14:56:00 +000083593STRANGE HARVEST: THE OCCULT MURDER IN THE INLAND EMPIRE Premieres at Fantastic Fest 2024!https://www.aintitcool.com/strangeharvestinterview2024-83592/?utm_source=full-feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews<p>STRANGE HARVEST: THE OCCULT MURDER IN THE INLAND EMPIRE Premieres at Fantastic Fest 2024!</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/strangeharvestinterview2024-83592/?utm_source=inside-top&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Read the full article on AICN</b></a></p> <p>Hey friends. Barbarella here. Strange Harvest: The Occult Murder in the Inland Empire is a long title for a great narrative utilizing the true-crime documentary format. The format proves so effective at tricking my brain into thinking I’m watching actual footage of crime scenes and caught-on-tape moments that I had to occasionally remind myself to relax, it’s only a movie. <br> It made its world premiere at Fantastic Fest 2024 on September 22, 2024 at 11:50 p.m. CT, and I had the delightful opportunity to sit down with genre director Stuart Ortiz, and actors Peter Zisso and Terri Apple in Austin last week. Check it out!<br> <br> Barbara: I'm one of these people that I can watch the most gruesome stuff in movies, and it doesn't bother me, heads getting drilled and stuff.<br> Peter: Bless You. <br> Barbara: But it really upsets me to see people getting hurt, even these skateboarding videos and such, and this movie messed with my brain because I knew it’s fictional, but my brain got tricked into thinking it was real at times because the way it was done. I'm very impressed with the effectiveness of that. <br> Stuart: Thank you.  <br> Barbara: Why do this in a true crime format? What were you going for? <br> Stuart: I just think it's a really interesting way to tell a story, and in particular to tell a horror story because it just allows you to have this vantage point that you don't normally have with horror, to investigate certain details or aspects of a horror story that you wouldn't focus on necessarily in a more conventional story. I</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/strangeharvestinterview2024-83592/?utm_source=inside-bottom&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Finish the article on AICN</b></a></p> BarbarellaSat, 05 Oct 2024 02:02:00 +000083592Kevin Smith Talks THE 4:30 MOVIEhttps://www.aintitcool.com/kevin-smith-interview-eric-mcclanahan-430-movie-83591/?utm_source=full-feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=reviews<p>Kevin Smith Talks to McEric about THE 4:30 MOVIE</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/kevin-smith-interview-eric-mcclanahan-430-movie-83591/?utm_source=inside-top&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=reviews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Read the full article on AICN</b></a></p> <p>Kevin Smith’s THE 4:30 MOVIE is coming home today, available on digital through all major retailers. The film tells the story of young Brian David, an avatar of Kevin Smith, and his adventures at the local Atlantic Cinema where he watches films with his friends Burny and Belly in 1986. It’s a departure from the View Askewniverse that Smith started thirty years ago, which admittedly stretched to its possible breaking point as the characters within encountered rebel angels, demons, Hollywood, jewel thieves, terrorists, and a monkey. THE 4:30 MOVIE offers a much more grounded story of a simpler time when the cinema and video store ruled the weekend, and the lives on the silver screen either mirrored our own or showed us worlds we could only imagine. <br> <br> I had the opportunity to chat with Kevin Smith yesterday in support of the film’s digital release and it went exactly as I thought it would: we were given six minutes, I asked one question, and he talked for eight. What I got in that response, though, was a good deal of wisdom about what the filmmaker attempts when he puts his memories to screen for our amusement, how he’s remained relevant, and where his ideas originate. Prior to the interview’s start, my cat Bennie decided she needed to be part of it all, as well, and leapt onto the seat behind me. <br>  <br> Eric McClanahan - Hi Kevin!<br>  <br> Kevin Smith - Hello, Eric! How are you?<br>  <br> EM - I’m well, thank you!<br>  <br> KS - Look at that cat!</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/kevin-smith-interview-eric-mcclanahan-430-movie-83591/?utm_source=inside-bottom&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=reviews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Finish the article on AICN</b></a></p> McEricTue, 01 Oct 2024 08:37:00 +000083591Interview with the Cast of TERRIFIER 3https://www.aintitcool.com/terrifier-3-david-howard-thornton-lauren-lavera-83590/?utm_source=full-feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=reviews<p>McEric chats with David Howard Thornton (Art the Clown) and Lauren Lavera (Sienna Shaw) ahead of Damien Leone&#39;s TERRIFIER 3</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/terrifier-3-david-howard-thornton-lauren-lavera-83590/?utm_source=inside-top&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=reviews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Read the full article on AICN</b></a></p> <p>Time to crawl out from under your bridges, ghouls, because Damien Leone’s Art the Clown is back in TERRIFIER 3, hitting theaters October 11th. This time the terror is set against the backdrop of Christmas, with Art (David Howard Thornton) returning to hunt down Sienna (Lauren Lavera) after she cut his head off in the last installment. The film picks up right at the end of Part 2 before allowing Art to take a five year siesta while Sienna spends time in facilities piecing her psyche back together. Young Jonathan Shaw (Elliott Fullam) isn’t so young anymore, attending college near his Aunt and Uncle, Jessica and Mark (Margaret Anne Florence and Alex Ross), with whom Sienna stays after being checked out of the latest facility. <br> <br> The film opens with Art dispatching a family while dressed in a Santa Claus suit, letting the audience know right away that no one is safe. The entire film plays out as a supercut of gory kills and dark humor, with occasional moments of genuine world-building that allows the supporting cast to really stretch their acting muscles. Plotwise, the film seems to be more focused on showcasing creative kills than telling a cohesive story, and the end seems somewhat rushed, as though the filmmakers had almost forgotten that they had to end the thing. <br>  <br> What a TERRIFIER fan is looking for, however, is exactly what they’ll find in 3: inventive kills, stomach-turning sound design, laughs that’ll make you question your own morality, and surprises. When I got</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/terrifier-3-david-howard-thornton-lauren-lavera-83590/?utm_source=inside-bottom&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=reviews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Finish the article on AICN</b></a></p> McEricTue, 01 Oct 2024 01:03:00 +000083590Barbarella Talks AI With SUBSERVIENCE Director S.K. Dalehttps://www.aintitcool.com/skdaleinterview2024subservience-83589/?utm_source=full-feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews<p>Barbarella Talks AI With SUBSERVIENCE Director S.K. Dale</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/skdaleinterview2024subservience-83589/?utm_source=inside-top&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Read the full article on AICN</b></a></p> <p>Hi friends, Barbarella here. Sci-fi film Subservience, starring Megan Fox, Michele Morrone  (his name’s Italian so the “ch” is pronounced like a “k”), Madeline Zima, and Matilda Firth, just came out on Demand and Digital, so let’s talk about AI. Do you think artificial intelligence will bring about major medical advancements, or do you envision more of a Terminator situation evolving? I tend to think it’s not the AI itself but whoever’s behind it that should be on whom we focus our concern. When it comes to cinema, filmmakers always hold technology responsible, because let’s face it, that makes for a more entertaining movie. I would argue Will Honley and April Maguire’s screenplay puts at least some of the onus on the humans. Maybe don’t say certain things to a Sim that’s constantly evolving and learning; that’s all I’m saying. If it weren’t for one comment made to Alice (Megan Fox), the attractive Sim acquired to help out around the house, perhaps a lot of mayhem could have been avoided. <br>  <br> I appreciate that the conflict in Subservience primarily occurs within the family unit, as this makes it more believable to me. Favoring older technologies, Nick (Michele Morrone) isn’t the biggest fan of artificial intelligence, but when he and his sick wife (Madeline Zima) can’t keep up with managing the household and children, he caves and gets Alice, the best new Sim on the market, to help out, and you know that’s not going to work out quite how everyone expects, well, at least how everyone</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/skdaleinterview2024subservience-83589/?utm_source=inside-bottom&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Finish the article on AICN</b></a></p> BarbarellaSat, 14 Sep 2024 13:57:00 +000083589THE 4:30 MOVIE's Cast Speaks About Kevin Smith's New Comedyhttps://www.aintitcool.com/interview-cast-new-kevin-smith-film-83588/?utm_source=full-feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=reviews<p>McEric chats with the cast of Kevin Smith&#39;s THE 4:30 MOVIE</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/interview-cast-new-kevin-smith-film-83588/?utm_source=inside-top&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=reviews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Read the full article on AICN</b></a></p> <p>Writer/Director Kevin Smith began his View Askewniverse in 1994 with his breakout hit CLERKS. The film tells the story of a couple of slackers working dead-end jobs in New Jersey in the 1990s and the conversations and misadventures they dabble in along the way. The film paved the way for countless stories, and so far nine films by Smith have rounded out its canon, along with several animated adventures and more in the pages of comic books. Before Dante and Randall ever sat around the Quik Stop and chatted about JAWS, STAR WARS, or even NAVY SEALS, young Kevin Smith was a New Jersey native soaking up inspiration on the silver screen at his local movie theater, the Atlantic Highlands Cinema. Flash forward to today and he owns that theater, rebranded as the Smodcastle, where he showcases new releases, repertory classics, film festivals, and even special screenings of “Movies With Kev,” where he screens a classic and participates in a Q&A following the screening.<br>  <br> Finally the formative experiences of young Kev are getting their own film treatment, with Kevin Smith’s newest release, THE 4:30 MOVIE, premiering tomorrow in cinemas around the country. The film, not set within the View Askewniverse, tells the story of a young man named Brian David, a not-even-thinly-veiled stand-in for Kevin Smith, played by Austin Zajur, who one day in the late spring of 1986 asks his crush Melody Barnegat (Siena Agudong) to meet him at the movies. This is much to the chagrin of his two</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/interview-cast-new-kevin-smith-film-83588/?utm_source=inside-bottom&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=reviews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Finish the article on AICN</b></a></p> McEricFri, 13 Sep 2024 00:11:00 +000083588Shiloh Fernandez Discusses Working With Nadine Crocker on CONTINUEhttps://www.aintitcool.com/shilohfernandezinterview2024continue-83586/?utm_source=full-feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews<p>Shiloh Fernandez Discusses Working With Nadine Crocker on CONTINUE</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/shilohfernandezinterview2024continue-83586/?utm_source=inside-top&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Read the full article on AICN</b></a></p> <p>Hey, friends! Barbarella here. It feels a little wrong that I have a ton of pep today while I’m covering a movie about the very serious topic of suicide, but here we are. Continue makes a personal and powerful statement from writer, director, and star Nadine Crocker, who survived her own suicide attempt in her twenties. In Theaters, On Demand and Digital September 6, 2024, Continue escorts viewers through Dean’s struggles as she experience life after a suicide attempt. Beautifully shot, the film also includes an unexpected love story, albeit, I’m not sure I believe that two people would be that flirtatious while discussing their past traumas, but just because I wouldn’t flirt while sharing horrific things from the past doesn’t mean it’s not possible that some people might. Anyway, before I veer too far off-topic, the movie stars an actor of whom I’ve been a fan since first seeing him about fifteen years ago in an independent film at Fantastic Fest called Deadgirl, and I’m grateful to have the opportunity to chat with that actor, Shiloh Fernandez, about the film. <br> Right out of the gate, I share my love of Deadgirl and Shiloh’s performance in it. Check out his response and the rest of our conversation! <br> Shiloh: That is so sweet. It’s still one of my favorite movies. I loved doing a small movie like that, and all these years later, to do Continue, I think it was maybe the 2nd smallest. It is really neat having these small movies make an impact. <br> Barbara: I don’t know what it says about me, but Deadgirl was one</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/shilohfernandezinterview2024continue-83586/?utm_source=inside-bottom&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Finish the article on AICN</b></a></p> BarbarellaFri, 06 Sep 2024 11:06:00 +000083586Barbarella and Director Audrey Cummings Discuss Western PLACE OF BONES!https://www.aintitcool.com/audreycummingsinterview2024placeofbones-83585/?utm_source=full-feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews<p>Barbarella and Director Audrey Cummings Discuss Western PLACE OF BONES!</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/audreycummingsinterview2024placeofbones-83585/?utm_source=inside-top&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Read the full article on AICN</b></a></p> <p>Hey, friends. Barbarella here. A new Western, Place of Bones, rides into theaters and on digital Friday, August 23, 2024. Unlike the Westerns of yesteryear, this one is female-led, with Audrey Cummings in the director’s chair and Heather Graham shining in the lead role as a mother who, along with her daughter (Brielle Robillard), must fight for survival when a gang of outlaws, led by Tom Hopper, arrives in the area.   <br> I’ve been a Tom Hopper fan ever since he won me over with his enticing portrayal of Billy Bones in Black Sails. He earns additional adoration from me through the way he injects subtle humor as villain Bear John in this film. I find myself laughing at moments that I’m fairly certain weren’t intended to be funny, yet he fires wit like a true sharp-shooter with a faint exasperation about him that’s just funny. However, he’s not the only one who offers something more than just delivering what’s written on the page. Corin Nemec, Brielle Robillard, and Heather Graham also add an extra something that gives insight into their characters and adds a bit of snark to the exchanges.<br>  <br> I had the opportunity to speak with Audrey Cummings, and I sometimes like to break the ice with a question about Muppet-casting on remakes. While she placed Kermit, Miss Piggy and Fozzy Bear in the lead roles of Calhoun (Corin Nemec), Pandora (Heather Graham), and Hester (Brielle Robillard), I took a completely different approach, thinking it would be fun to have Statler and</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/audreycummingsinterview2024placeofbones-83585/?utm_source=inside-bottom&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Finish the article on AICN</b></a></p> BarbarellaThu, 22 Aug 2024 23:29:00 +000083585#ALL MY FRIENDS ARE DEADhttps://www.aintitcool.com/all-my-friends-are-dead-interview-83584/?utm_source=full-feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=reviews<p>#ALL MY FRIENDS ARE DEAD director Marcus Dunstan and star Jade Pettyjohn talk to McEric about the new slasher comedy!</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/all-my-friends-are-dead-interview-83584/?utm_source=inside-top&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=reviews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Read the full article on AICN</b></a></p> <p>There was every manner of film at this year’s Tribeca Festival, and I managed to take in thirteen features, four shorts, and an episodic premiere by the time the whole thing wrapped this past June. One of the highlights was the opportunity to interview two of the lead talents behind the new slasher ALL MY FRIENDS ARE DEAD: director Marcus Dunstan and star Jade Pettyjohn. We met at the Roxy Hotel bar and restaurant, a favorite meetup spot of mine, on a Saturday morning. I was, admittedly, running late, but they were so patient and gracious with me and I always appreciate that from stars and filmmakers, whose lives are probably ten times as cluttered as mine. <br> Its logline says of the film: “A group of college friends rents an airbnb for the biggest music festival of the year. However, their weekend of partying soon takes a deadly turn as a masked killer murders them one by one according to their sins.”<br> <br> The film, though familiar in synopsis, finds a way to inject new life into a tired formula. The design of the killer is unique, the kills are creative, the victims are fighters rather than training dummies, for the most part, and the twist(s) are welcome.<br>  <br> Marcus Dunstan is perpetually smiling, speaking in a small voice from a large, gentle face. Jade Pettyjohn is excitable, clearly enjoying being at the festival and also talking about this joyous diversion in her filmography. We couldn’t help but jump right in. Unfortunately, I recorded this</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/all-my-friends-are-dead-interview-83584/?utm_source=inside-bottom&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=reviews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Finish the article on AICN</b></a></p> McEricSat, 17 Aug 2024 00:12:00 +000083584Check Out This Trailer for Psychological Thriller SLINGSHOT!!https://www.aintitcool.com/slingshottrailer-83583/?utm_source=full-feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews<p>Check Out This Trailer for Psychological Thriller SLINGSHOT!!</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/slingshottrailer-83583/?utm_source=inside-top&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Read the full article on AICN</b></a></p> <p>Hey friends, Barbarella here. It seems like ages since we’ve had a really cool psychological thriller that takes place in space, but it appears that Slingshot may fill that void. When a trio of elite astronauts set to undertake a risky slingshot maneuver, potential issues with both the ship and a crew member add to the dangers of the mission. Starring Casey Affleck, Laurence Fishburne, Emily Beecham, Tomer Capone, and David Morrissey, the film hits theaters nationwide August 30th.<br> Check out the trailer!</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/slingshottrailer-83583/?utm_source=inside-bottom&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Finish the article on AICN</b></a></p> BarbarellaTue, 30 Jul 2024 21:00:00 +000083583SDCC Robert Downey Jr returns to MCU!https://www.aintitcool.com/sdcc-robert-downey-returns-83582/?utm_source=full-feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews<p>Robert Downey Jr is back but not as we know it!</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/sdcc-robert-downey-returns-83582/?utm_source=inside-top&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Read the full article on AICN</b></a></p> <p>In perhaps the most shocking story to come out of this year's otherwise short-on news panel from Marvel Studios, Robert Downey Jr is returning to the MCU. It has just been announced that he has been cast as none other than the great green dictator Doctor Doom. Taking to the stage Downey Jr had this to say:<br> "New mask, same task...What can I tell ya, I like playing complicated characters."<br> Whether or not he’ll be the genuine Earth 616 version or the Doom from the alternate Universe Fantastic Four: First Steps seems to be set in remains to be seen. Either way, welcome back to the fold RDJ.<br> The panel revealed that Downey Jr’s Doom would make his presence known in the freshly titled Avengers: Doomsday which has a release date of May 2026 with Avengers: Secret Wars following in May 2027.<br>  Let us know what you think of this curveball in the comments down below!</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/sdcc-robert-downey-returns-83582/?utm_source=inside-bottom&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Finish the article on AICN</b></a></p> HouseOfMacleodSun, 28 Jul 2024 08:58:00 +000083582SDCC Max Panel unveils new Penguin Trailer!https://www.aintitcool.com/sdcc-max-panel-unveils-new-penguin-trailer-83581/?utm_source=full-feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews<p>The Max panel from HBO has just unveiled the second trailer for its forthcoming original limited series!</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/sdcc-max-panel-unveils-new-penguin-trailer-83581/?utm_source=inside-top&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Read the full article on AICN</b></a></p> <p>(Photo: Max)<br>  Tear down the empire from the inside out.<br> The Max panel from HBO has just unveiled the second trailer for its forthcoming original limited series The Penguin starring Academy Award Nominee Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti, Rhenzi Feliz and Clancy Brown.<br> Set directly after the events of Matt Reeves’ The Batman, the series follows crime boss Oswald Cobblepot as he makes a bid to control Gotham cities underworld after the death of Carmine Falcone.<br> Created by showrunner Lauren LeFranc and Directed by Craig Zobel, The Penguin premiers on September 19 exclusively on Max.<br> I personally still can't get my head around Farrell’s insane transformation for this role. When you see him introduce the trailer, it makes that stunning metamorphosis all the more unreal.<br> Check out the trailer below and let us know what you think in the comments below.</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/sdcc-max-panel-unveils-new-penguin-trailer-83581/?utm_source=inside-bottom&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Finish the article on AICN</b></a></p> HouseOfMacleodSun, 28 Jul 2024 07:13:00 +000083581SDCC Star Trek Panel reveals first look at Strange New Worlds and More!https://www.aintitcool.com/idcc-star-trek-reveals-first-look-83580/?utm_source=full-feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews<p>All the action from the Star Trek panel at San Diego Comic-Con!</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/idcc-star-trek-reveals-first-look-83580/?utm_source=inside-top&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Read the full article on AICN</b></a></p> <p>The Star Trek panel at SDCC just hit and boy did Paramount + bring the good stuff!<br> Not only did they give us our first look at Strange New Worlds Season 3 and Lower Decks Season 5 but we were also treated to our first look at section 31, a Paramount+ Original Movie, starring Academy Award® winner Michelle Yeoh as Emperor Philippa Georgiou who joins a secret division of Starfleet tasked with some of the shadier work that comes with protecting the United Federation of Planets.<br> Also revealed was a little bit of casting news regarding the upcoming Star Trek: Starfleet Academy series, which is bringing back Star Trek: Discovery alum Tig Notaro, Oded Fehr and Mary Wiseman and get this, Robert Picardo of Voyager and Prodigy!<br> It would seem that the next few years will be a great time to be a Star Trek fan and I can't wait for more.<br> Let us know what you think of the footage in the comments section below and as always, Live Long and Prosper…</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/idcc-star-trek-reveals-first-look-83580/?utm_source=inside-bottom&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Finish the article on AICN</b></a></p> HouseOfMacleodSun, 28 Jul 2024 04:43:00 +000083580SDCC Doctor Who Christmas special clip!!https://www.aintitcool.com/sdcc-doctor-who-christmas-special-clip-83579/?utm_source=full-feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews<p>Nicola Coughlan introduces the first look at the new Doctor Who Christmas Special!</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/sdcc-doctor-who-christmas-special-clip-83579/?utm_source=inside-top&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Read the full article on AICN</b></a></p> <p>Hello Doctor Who fans, House of Macleod here with some very special news!<br> SDCC 2024 has well and truly kicked off and this year promises to be full of all the geeky joy that keeps us going through these long summer months and Honey, are we here for fun!<br> Speaking of Joy, Doctor Who’s YouTube channel just released a first look at the 2024 Christmas special, complete with an introduction from Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton, Derry Girls, Barbie).<br> This year's special is called “Joy to the World” and is written by Steven Moffat and happens to be the 50th script he’s written for the series in total.<br> Doctor Who is available now to stream on BBC iPlayer in the UK and Disney+ in the rest of the world.<br> Check out the clip straight from Hall H below and as usual, let us know what you think in the comments section!<br> Allons-y!</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/sdcc-doctor-who-christmas-special-clip-83579/?utm_source=inside-bottom&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Finish the article on AICN</b></a></p> HouseOfMacleodSat, 27 Jul 2024 02:57:00 +000083579Amazon MGM Revives the Legendary Studio United Artists!https://www.aintitcool.com/amazon-mgm-revives-the-legendary-studio-united-art-83578/?utm_source=full-feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews<p>Amazon MGM Revives the Legendary Studio United Artists!</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/amazon-mgm-revives-the-legendary-studio-united-art-83578/?utm_source=inside-top&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Read the full article on AICN</b></a></p> <p>In some exciting news circulating the internet, it would seem that the ex-head of film at Netflix Scott Stuber is reviving the once legendary United Artists label through new partners Amazon MGM Studios.<br> Founded in 1919 by the likes of Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickforth, D.W.Griffith and famed actor and filmmaker Douglas Fairbanks, United Artists began as a studio that would allow artists to control their own careers and artistic vision instead of being controlled by Hollywood moneymen.<br> After decades of success, Metro Goldwyn Mayer bought the company over in 1981 for an unheard-of 350 million dollars and continued to release movies under the brand MGM/UA through the rest of the 80s, 90s and 2000s. United Artists are responsible for releasing some of the most classic movies of all time including The Mark of Zorro (1920), D.W.Griffith’s final film The Struggle (1931), The Great Dictator (1941), Alexander the Great (1956), Robert Mitchum’s Thunder Road (1958), The Magnificent Seven (1960), Dr. No (1963), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968), Rocky (1976), Annie Hall (1977), Raging Bull (1980) and To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) to name but a few. <br> Jennifer Salke (Head of Amazon MGM Studios) had this to say about the resurrection:<br>  <br> “With his proven track record of delivering global hits and an eye towards theatrical fare, Scott’s expertise and vision align perfectly with our film strategy. We are so proud to welcome him on the relaunch of the legendary UA brand, as we work to leverage existing and new IP into big, broad films</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/amazon-mgm-revives-the-legendary-studio-united-art-83578/?utm_source=inside-bottom&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Finish the article on AICN</b></a></p> HouseOfMacleodSat, 27 Jul 2024 01:22:00 +000083578Fanhome Launches The Legends of Batman Collectionhttps://www.aintitcool.com/fanhome-legends-of-batman-collection-83577/?utm_source=full-feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=comics<p>Fanhome, a subscription-based models and collections service, launches a Batman collection for the ages.</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/fanhome-legends-of-batman-collection-83577/?utm_source=inside-top&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=comics&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Read the full article on AICN</b></a></p> <p>Hello all!<br>  <br> So, if you're like me, you love Batman. Who doesn't? However, when it comes down to reading his myriad adventures, where should one start? <br> <br> Batman has been a hero in pages and on screens for over 85 years, so it's hard to jump into his exploits without a guiding hand to navigate the most important formative stories. To this end Fanhome, a subscription-based model and collectible service, has launched a new collection called The Legends of Batman Graphic Novel Collection. From Year Zero to Year 100, this collection promises to tell the most definitive stories of the Caped Crusader in beautifully reproduced glossy hardcovers, each with bonus content such as variant covers, concept art, and creator notes.<br>  <br> "From the moment Bruce Wayne becomes The Caped Crusader to his final days in the future, this collection brings together essential Batman tales in a book series that belongs on every bookshelf."<br>  <br> New volumes arrive monthly, and the series is MASSIVE. From the collected spines one can see that we'll witness the Joker's origin, the Death in the Family, the Breaking of the Bat, and the formation and expansion of the Bat Family. This looks to be an amazing collection for fans of the Bat new and established, young and old. <br>  <br> To find out how to order, check out https://www.fanhome.com/us/movie-series/legends-batman-graphic-novels<br> <br>  <br> Check it out and stay tuned for more info!<br> -McEric, aka Eric McClanahan-</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/fanhome-legends-of-batman-collection-83577/?utm_source=inside-bottom&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=comics&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Finish the article on AICN</b></a></p> McEricSat, 20 Jul 2024 18:02:00 +000083577Exclusive Clip from THE MANDELA EFFECT PHENOMENON!!https://www.aintitcool.com/mandelaeffectclip2024-83576/?utm_source=full-feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews<p>Exclusive Clip from THE MANDELA EFFECT PHENOMENON!!</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/mandelaeffectclip2024-83576/?utm_source=inside-top&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Read the full article on AICN</b></a></p> <p>Hey friends, Barbarella here. We have an exclusive clip from The Mandela Effect Phenomenon, directed by Robert Kiviat. The film explores the claims that movies, TV show titles, celebrities’ names, logos and brands are not what they once were. Conspiracy theorists may jump on the notion that a supernatural force is editing history. <br> Check out this clip from The Mandela Effect Phenomenon. The documentary is available now on digital!</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/mandelaeffectclip2024-83576/?utm_source=inside-bottom&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Finish the article on AICN</b></a></p> BarbarellaFri, 12 Jul 2024 16:09:00 +000083576Shane Dax Taylor Talks MURDER COMPANYhttps://www.aintitcool.com/shanedaxtaylorinterview2024murdercompany-83575/?utm_source=full-feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews<p>Shane Dax Taylor Talks MURDER COMPANY</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/shanedaxtaylorinterview2024murdercompany-83575/?utm_source=inside-top&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Read the full article on AICN</b></a></p> <p>Hey friends, Barbarella here. I’ve had quite a couple months, and I wish I could say that I was gallivanting around the globe, but not this time. I’ve been sick a good chunk of it. In fact, I had quite a fever when I screened Murder Company, written by Jesse Mittelstadt and directed by Shane Dax Taylor. I don’t know that it would be fair to the filmmakers to review the film, given that I was feeling so awful while watching it that I don’t think my thoughts would necessarily be a true reflection of how the movie was. I will make a few observations, though. <br> <br> First of all, Kelsey Grammer was my favorite thing about Murder Company, which is currently On Digital and On Demand, and I wanted him to have far more screen time. I love a serious Kelsey Grammer, and he's incredibly serious in this. Second, while there was far less graphic violence and gore than I would have expected from a war movie made in this day and age, the filmmakers seemed to compensate for that with the amount of people flying around, proving yet again that stunt men are insane. “Yeah, you can hurl me into that tree. Sure.” Finally, could we please stop having people engage in casual conversations while walking through enemy-occupied territories? I understand that it seems a good way to develop characters, but it drives me crazy every time anyone has a conversation at a normal volume as if they’re just strolling through the</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/shanedaxtaylorinterview2024murdercompany-83575/?utm_source=inside-bottom&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Finish the article on AICN</b></a></p> BarbarellaFri, 12 Jul 2024 01:44:00 +000083575It May Only be July, but Here's a Trailer for THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER!https://www.aintitcool.com/bestchristmaspageantevertrailer2024-83574/?utm_source=full-feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews<p>It May Only be July, but Here&#39;s a Trailer for THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER!</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/bestchristmaspageantevertrailer2024-83574/?utm_source=inside-top&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Read the full article on AICN</b></a></p> <p>Hey friends, Barbarella here. I know it’s way too early to start thinking about Christmas, but we have a trailer to share with you for a Christmas movie! Please forgive us. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever comes to theaters November 8. <br> Based on Barbara Robinson’s beloved book, the story centers on the Herdmans as they take over their local church pageant. The worst kids in the community participating in a church activity; what could go wrong? It’s hard to say from the trailer if this movie, starring Judy Greer, Pete Holmes, Molly Belle Wright, and Lauren Graham, is going to be just another sappy Christmas story or something memorable to add to one's annual holiday movie rotation. I guess we’ll find out soon enough.</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/bestchristmaspageantevertrailer2024-83574/?utm_source=inside-bottom&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Finish the article on AICN</b></a></p> BarbarellaMon, 01 Jul 2024 22:46:00 +000083574Marc Singer talks AGENT RECONhttps://www.aintitcool.com/marc-singer-interview-agent-recon-eric-mcclanahan-83573/?utm_source=full-feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=reviews<p>Marc Singer (BEASTMASTER, V) talks Derek Ting&#39;s AGENT RECON, streaming now!</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/marc-singer-interview-agent-recon-eric-mcclanahan-83573/?utm_source=inside-top&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=reviews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Read the full article on AICN</b></a></p> <p>I get a lot of emails. A lot of invites to screen films, read books, watch documentaries, talk to strangers. A lot. I can’t answer them all, sadly. But when I got an email that said there was a new film coming out with Chuck Norris and Marc Singer, and would I like to talk to Marc Singer about it, I practically broke the sound barrier with my swift response of “hell to the yes!”<br>  <br> <br>  <br> I’m a man of a certain age, and I grew up in the wilds of Southeast Texas. As I recall my rough and tumble childhood, I don’t say I’m from the streets - I’m from the roads. Concrete jungle films didn’t interest me quite as much as actual jungle films, so if you wanted my ticket money, throw an animal or two in your film. Want to see Clint Eastwood act with a monkey? Hell yes, take my money.<br>  <br> So for me there was no greater action franchise than the BEASTMASTER films starring Marc Singer. The Sword & Sorcery world of Conan distilled through the eyes and wings of beasts and marketed to a younger audience, it surprised me to learn that the films came out in the same year and were envisioned in relative ignorance of one another. While CONAN THE BARBARIAN was the box office victor, and probably stands the test of the time more defiantly, I take some pleasure in knowing that it made four times the box office draw of BEASTMASTER at the</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/marc-singer-interview-agent-recon-eric-mcclanahan-83573/?utm_source=inside-bottom&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=reviews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Finish the article on AICN</b></a></p> McEricSat, 29 Jun 2024 20:00:00 +000083573WIN an Autographed Poster of THE STRANGERS - CHAPTER 1!!https://www.aintitcool.com/node/83572?utm_source=full-feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=contests<p>WIN an Autographed Poster of THE STRANGERS - CHAPTER 1!!</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/node/83572?utm_source=inside-top&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=contests&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Read the full article on AICN</b></a></p> <p>Hey, friends! Barbarella here. Lionsgate horror film, THE STRANGERS - CHAPTER 1, will be available on PEST / PVOD on July 7, 2024. This is the first entry of a horror feature-film series that introduces a new generation of fans to the creepy masked strangers from Bryan Bertino’s cult classic.<br> We have some mini-posters signed by Cast Madelaine Petsch and Froy Gutierrez, Director Renny Harlin, and Producer Courtney Solomon to give away. If you want to win one, please email me at aicn-barbarella@hotmail.com with STRANGER as the subject. In the body of the email, please include your name and mailing address, whether or not you saw the original, and what are your preliminary thoughts on this new film series. (Open to US residents only, no PO Boxes.) Entries must be received by noon CST on Sunday, June 9.   <br> Check out the trailer!</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/node/83572?utm_source=inside-bottom&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=contests&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Finish the article on AICN</b></a></p> BarbarellaWed, 05 Jun 2024 21:25:00 +000083572Barbarella Talks With Best-Selling Author ADELE PARKS About THE IMAGE OF YOU!https://www.aintitcool.com/adeleparksinterview2024imageofyou-83571/?utm_source=full-feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews<p>Barbarella Talks With Best-Selling Author ADELE PARKS About THE IMAGE OF YOU!</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/adeleparksinterview2024imageofyou-83571/?utm_source=inside-top&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Read the full article on AICN</b></a></p> <p>Hey, friends! Barbarella here. The Image of You, starring Sasha Pieterse (Pretty Little Liars), Parker Young (Imposters), Nestor Carbonell (The Dark Knight Rises), and Academy Award® winner Mira Sorvino (Mighty Aphrodite), tells the story of twins Anna and Zoe, who find their bond tested when one of them falls in love. Skeptical Zoe digs for the dirt on Anna’s love interest, leading them into a web of deceit and desire.<br>   <br> I had an opportunity to speak to best-selling author Adele Parks about her novel-turned-movie, and I have to tell you, I loved talking with her. She’s the kind of person I could spend days just absorbing the stories that she tells with passion, energy, and humor. I found her so engaging. I hope you will, too. Check it out. <br> I want to start with a little icebreaker. What's the weirdest experience you've had while dating?<br> “Oh. I don’t know if I've had that many weird things. I think I've got quite a high threshold of what weird would be. Yeah, I have. Also, I'm a serial monogamist, and I've been married twice. I was married for seven years, and the very first night I went out after the divorce – which was quite a long time after the divorce – I met my second husband, so I haven't really done much dating. I should have done a lot more. No, I honestly, I'm absolutely stumped. So unlike me. I think the only quote from that is, I have a very high threshold of weird.”<br> You know, writers, you're creative,</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/adeleparksinterview2024imageofyou-83571/?utm_source=inside-bottom&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Finish the article on AICN</b></a></p> BarbarellaFri, 10 May 2024 22:27:00 +000083571WIN a Signed Copy of Best-Selling Novel THE IMAGE OF YOU!!https://www.aintitcool.com/imageofyoubookcontest2024-83570/?utm_source=full-feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=contests<p>WIN a Signed Copy of Best-Selling Novel THE IMAGE OF YOU!!</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/imageofyoubookcontest2024-83570/?utm_source=inside-top&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=contests&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Read the full article on AICN</b></a></p> <p>Hi, friends! Barbarella here with a question. Who likes to read? We have two copies of the novel The Image of You, signed by both the actor Sasha Pieterse and the international best-selling author Adele Parks. Sasha plays twins Anna and Zoe in the thriller that is out in select theaters and available to buy on Digital today! <br>  The story tells a twisted tale of deception, desire, and codependence and also stars Parker Young (Imposters), Nestor Carbonell (The Dark Knight Rises), and Academy Award® winner Mira Sorvino (Mighty Aphrodite).<br> If you want to win the book penned by one of the best-selling authors of women’s fiction, email me at aicnbarbarella@yahoo.com with I READ THRILLERS as the subject line. In the body of the email, please provide your name, mailing address (no PO Boxes, US residents only), and the reason you should be selected as a winner. Entries must be received by noon CST on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Good luck, and I look forward to reading the entries!<br> If you don't read, the movie is available in select theaters and for purchase on Digital today! Here's the trailer.</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/imageofyoubookcontest2024-83570/?utm_source=inside-bottom&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=contests&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Finish the article on AICN</b></a></p> BarbarellaFri, 10 May 2024 21:04:00 +000083570THE IMAGE OF YOU Director JEFF FISHER Chats with Barbarellahttps://www.aintitcool.com/interviewjefffisher2024imageofyou-83569/?utm_source=full-feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews<p>THE IMAGE OF YOU Director JEFF FISHER Chats with Barbarella</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/interviewjefffisher2024imageofyou-83569/?utm_source=inside-top&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Read the full article on AICN</b></a></p> <p>Hey, friends. Barbarella here. The psychological thriller The Image of You examines duality in the form of twins, Zoe and Anna, who although they look identical, couldn’t be further apart. When sweet and naïve Anna meets a man and falls in love quickly, her bad-girl twin Zoe aims to test the strength of the relationship and the caliber of man who has captured her sister’s heart. The movie will be in select theaters and on Digital Friday, May 10. <br> <br> I had an opportunity to speak with director Jeff Fisher about directing dual roles. Check it out!  <br> I want to start with kind of a crazy icebreaker question, but what is the weirdest or craziest experience you've had dating, that you're willing to share?<br> “Oh, my God. The weirdest or craziest experience I've had dating. This is not going to paint me in a very good light. I will tell you, my last long-term relationship, we met at a bar. I don't know if this was dating. We made out in the back of the bar for three and a half hours, on our first meeting, so it was an egregious public display of affection, and just shameless. I guess that would be my weirdest, but it was great. It didn't show a lot of couth, but there we go. I'll go with that.”<br> Couth is overrated. How did you get involved in The Image of You? <br> “The production company helped with distribution on my first feature back in 2008. They had sent me the script, and I thought</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/interviewjefffisher2024imageofyou-83569/?utm_source=inside-bottom&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Finish the article on AICN</b></a></p> BarbarellaFri, 10 May 2024 02:53:00 +000083569Check Out This Clip from PITCH PEOPLE!https://www.aintitcool.com/pitchpeopleclip2024-83568/?utm_source=full-feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews<p>Check Out This Clip from PITCH PEOPLE!</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/pitchpeopleclip2024-83568/?utm_source=inside-top&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Read the full article on AICN</b></a></p> <p>Hey, friends! Barbarella here. Have you ever wondered how pitches evolved into infomercials? Well, if so, Pitch People may be the movie for you. We’ve been given a clip from the restored-in-4K feature documentary to share with you.<br> <br> Marking the 25th anniversary of Stanley Jacob’s never-before-seen story of the pitch business, Pitch People will be available on i-Tunes, Amazon Prime Video, and Google Play May 17, 2024. <br> Check it out!</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/pitchpeopleclip2024-83568/?utm_source=inside-bottom&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Finish the article on AICN</b></a></p> BarbarellaThu, 09 May 2024 16:32:00 +000083568BREATHE Director Stefon Bristol Chats with Barbarellahttps://www.aintitcool.com/stefonbristolinterview2024breathe-83567/?utm_source=full-feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews<p>BREATHE Director Stefon Bristol Chats with Barbarella</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/stefonbristolinterview2024breathe-83567/?utm_source=inside-top&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Read the full article on AICN</b></a></p> <p>Hey friends, Barbarella here. Breathe, coming to theaters and on digital April 26, occurs in 2039 in the once vibrant, now decimated East Flatbush neighborhood in New York. In this post-apocalyptic era, the earth’s oxygen level has reached a not-fit-for-life amount, yet one family has survived thanks to the engineering genius and survivalistic skills of Darius (Common). He, his wife, Maya (Jennifer Hudson), and their daughter, Zora (Quvenzhané Wallis) live in a DIY-tech dwelling amidst the ruins. When Darius ventures out and remains gone longer than expected, Zora, who has learned much from her dad, attempts to reach out, bringing unwanted consequences.  <br> <br> I caught up with director Stefon Bristol to chat a bit about his personal journey, Breathe, and working with its cast. Check it out!<br> I feel a little sleep-deprived today. Do you find that as a director, you're more sleep-deprived than the average person?<br> “Definitely. When you're working on set, or you're doing pre-production, or you're in post, definitely. But this is what I love to do for my life, and I wouldn't have it any other way."<br> How did you get into directing? I know you worked with Spike Lee, but what interested you about it? <br> “Directing? I grew up in Brooklyn. I grew up in Coney Island. When I was a kid, I was watching DVDs with director's commentary and special features, behind the scenes. I had the Jurassic Park DVD, and I would watch all the time the behind the scenes, because I was always fascinated on how they made Jurassic Park and whatnot.</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/stefonbristolinterview2024breathe-83567/?utm_source=inside-bottom&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Finish the article on AICN</b></a></p> BarbarellaThu, 25 Apr 2024 22:27:00 +000083567Barbarella Chats with Raymond St-Jean about DUSK FOR A HITMANhttps://www.aintitcool.com/raymondstjeaninterview2024duskforahitman-83566/?utm_source=full-feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews<p>Barbarella Chats with Raymond St-Jean about DUSK FOR A HITMAN</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/raymondstjeaninterview2024duskforahitman-83566/?utm_source=inside-top&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Read the full article on AICN</b></a></p> <p>Hi, my friends. Barbarella here. Did you know that there’s a new drama about a hitman coming to Digital and On Demand tomorrow, April 19? French language film DUSK FOR A HITMAN may be based on a true story, but it includes its share of fiction. Written by Martin Gerard and Raymond St-Jean, who also directed, the film transports viewers back to the late 70’s, early 80’s as the most feared hitman in Montreal finds himself a target. <br> Make no mistake. This is not a John Wick action-packed assault on your senses. No, DUSK FOR A HITMAN plants itself firmly in the realm of drama.  <br> While I like the film, portions of the story feel quite familiar to me because I recently finished the Max series TOKYO VICE, which includes a similar narrative around a gangster and his brother who wants to be in the life. I feel it’s unfair to compare the two, because they handle the subject differently, and the series has the time to really flesh out the characters and situations over several episodes. The added time granted allows a deeper connection to the characters than DUSK FOR A HITMAN’s runtime provides. That said, Érik Bruneau’s performance as a conflicted man truly enhances the movie’s impact. The film also beautifully captures the vibe of the era and removes the glamour from the gangster lifestyle. <br> I had the opportunity to speak with director and co-writer Raymond St-Jean. Check it out, mes amis! <br>  <br> This movie is based on an actual person, and</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/raymondstjeaninterview2024duskforahitman-83566/?utm_source=inside-bottom&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Finish the article on AICN</b></a></p> BarbarellaThu, 18 Apr 2024 21:50:00 +000083566SLEEPING DOGS co-writer/director Adam Cooper in Conversationhttps://www.aintitcool.com/sleeping-dogs-director-adam-cooper-interview-83565/?utm_source=full-feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=reviews<p>SLEEPING DOGS co-writer/director Adam Cooper in Conversation with McEric about thriller starring Russell Crowe and Karen Gillan</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/sleeping-dogs-director-adam-cooper-interview-83565/?utm_source=inside-top&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=reviews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Read the full article on AICN</b></a></p> <p>Opening today in theaters only is the new mind-bending thriller from writer/director Adam Cooper SLEEPING DOGS, starring Russell Crowe, Karen Gillan, Tommy Flanagan, and Márton Csókás. The synopsis reads “An ex-homicide detective (Russell Crowe) with memory loss is forced to solve a brutal murder he can't recall. But as evidence uncovers secrets tied to his forgotten past, he is led to a chilling truth - sometimes, it's best to let sleeping dogs lie.”<br>  <br> Check out the trailer:<br>  <br> Now if the synopsis and the trailer make the film seem predictable to you, you’d totally be forgiven. Maybe you’re like me and you’ve seen enough movies to know that the “chilling truths” are almost always exactly what you think they are. What SLEEPING DOGS offers, however, is a clever deconstruction of a brilliant mind, double-turned-triple-crosses, a femme fatale to truly die for, and stellar performances from everyone in attendance. There are practically zero sour notes in the film, and it is fun to watch with a friend and pause as you give your predictions, à la a spirited game of CLUE, to see who comes closest to the final conclusion.<br>  <br> Russell Crowe is wonderful in the role of Roy Freeman, a former detective who is living a labeled life as he struggles with dementia brought about by a damning automobile accident. When a man he put away is facing execution, Roy takes it upon himself to re-investigate a decade-old murder despite often failing to recall his own name. It’s a testament to muscle memory, true</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/sleeping-dogs-director-adam-cooper-interview-83565/?utm_source=inside-bottom&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=reviews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Finish the article on AICN</b></a></p> McEricFri, 22 Mar 2024 06:41:00 +000083565THE STRANGERS Spotted in Austin During SXSWhttps://www.aintitcool.com/strangers2024photosaustin-83564/?utm_source=full-feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews<p>THE STRANGERS Spotted in Austin During SXSW</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/strangers2024photosaustin-83564/?utm_source=inside-top&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Read the full article on AICN</b></a></p> <p>Hey, friends. Barbarella here. Spring festival season in Austin, Texas attracts a variety of people from all over the world to the city known for being a bit weird. This year, it wasn’t just musicians and filmmakers who made their way to Central Texas, but also The Strangers. The odd threesome was spotted at not only popular photo op areas, but also at the infamous haunted Driskill Hotel on 6th Street. <br> THE STRANGERS – CHAPTER 1 tells the story of a young couple terrorized by masked intruders when they spend the night in an eerie small town. Starring Madelaine Petsch, Froy Gutierrez, Gabriel Basso, and Ema Horvath, it comes to theaters May 17, 2024. Check out the trailer.</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/strangers2024photosaustin-83564/?utm_source=inside-bottom&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=coolnews&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Finish the article on AICN</b></a></p> BarbarellaTue, 19 Mar 2024 00:04:00 +000083564WIN a Digital Code for FRENCH GIRL!https://www.aintitcool.com/frenchgirlgiveaway2024-83563/?utm_source=full-feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=contests<p>WIN a Digital Code for FRENCH GIRL!</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/frenchgirlgiveaway2024-83563/?utm_source=inside-top&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=contests&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Read the full article on AICN</b></a></p> <p>Hey, friends. Barbarella here. Paramount’s FRENCH GIRL, starring Zach Braff, Vanessa Hudgens, and Evelyne Brochu, is currently in select theaters and will be on digital Tuesday, March 19, 2024.<br> We have some digital codes to give away for this romantic comedy about a hopeless romantic who finds himself in Quebec and out of his depths when his girlfriend's ex offers her a job. If you want to win a code to see this, email me at aicn-barbarella@hotmail.com with the subject FEELING FRENCH. In the body of the email, please let me know why you want to win. Entries must be received by noon CST on Friday, March 22, 2024. Good luck, and check out the trailer!</p> <p><a href="https://www.aintitcool.com/frenchgirlgiveaway2024-83563/?utm_source=inside-bottom&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=contests&utm_campaign=1310_RSS"><b>Finish the article on AICN</b></a></p> BarbarellaMon, 18 Mar 2024 23:35:00 +000083563

STRANGE HARVEST: THE OCCULT MURDER IN THE INLAND EMPIRE Premieres at Fantastic Fest 2024!

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Hey friends. Barbarella here. Strange Harvest: The Occult Murder in the Inland Empire is a long title for a great narrative utilizing the true-crime documentary format. The format proves so effective at tricking my brain into thinking I’m watching actual footage of crime scenes and caught-on-tape moments that I had to occasionally remind myself to relax, it’s only a movie. 
It made its world premiere at Fantastic Fest 2024 on September 22, 2024 at 11:50 p.m. CT, and I had the delightful opportunity to sit down with genre director Stuart Ortiz, and actors Peter Zisso and Terri Apple in Austin last week. Check it out!

Barbara: I'm one of these people that I can watch the most gruesome stuff in movies, and it doesn't bother me, heads getting drilled and stuff.
Peter: Bless You. 
Barbara: But it really upsets me to see people getting hurt, even these skateboarding videos and such, and this movie messed with my brain because I knew it’s fictional, but my brain got tricked into thinking it was real at times because the way it was done. I'm very impressed with the effectiveness of that. 
Stuart: Thank you.  
Barbara: Why do this in a true crime format? What were you going for? 
Stuart: I just think it's a really interesting way to tell a story, and in particular to tell a horror story because it just allows you to have this vantage point that you don't normally have with horror, to investigate certain details or aspects of a horror story that you wouldn't focus on necessarily in a more conventional story. I

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Kevin Smith Talks to McEric about THE 4:30 MOVIE

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Kevin Smith’s THE 4:30 MOVIE is coming home today, available on digital through all major retailers. The film tells the story of young Brian David, an avatar of Kevin Smith, and his adventures at the local Atlantic Cinema where he watches films with his friends Burny and Belly in 1986. It’s a departure from the View Askewniverse that Smith started thirty years ago, which admittedly stretched to its possible breaking point as the characters within encountered rebel angels, demons, Hollywood, jewel thieves, terrorists, and a monkey. THE 4:30 MOVIE offers a much more grounded story of a simpler time when the cinema and video store ruled the weekend, and the lives on the silver screen either mirrored our own or showed us worlds we could only imagine. 

I had the opportunity to chat with Kevin Smith yesterday in support of the film’s digital release and it went exactly as I thought it would: we were given six minutes, I asked one question, and he talked for eight. What I got in that response, though, was a good deal of wisdom about what the filmmaker attempts when he puts his memories to screen for our amusement, how he’s remained relevant, and where his ideas originate. Prior to the interview’s start, my cat Bennie decided she needed to be part of it all, as well, and leapt onto the seat behind me. 
 
Eric McClanahan - Hi Kevin!
 
Kevin Smith - Hello, Eric! How are you?
 
EM - I’m well, thank you!
 
KS - Look at that cat!

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McEric chats with David Howard Thornton (Art the Clown) and Lauren Lavera (Sienna Shaw) ahead of Damien Leone's TERRIFIER 3

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Time to crawl out from under your bridges, ghouls, because Damien Leone’s Art the Clown is back in TERRIFIER 3, hitting theaters October 11th. This time the terror is set against the backdrop of Christmas, with Art (David Howard Thornton) returning to hunt down Sienna (Lauren Lavera) after she cut his head off in the last installment. The film picks up right at the end of Part 2 before allowing Art to take a five year siesta while Sienna spends time in facilities piecing her psyche back together. Young Jonathan Shaw (Elliott Fullam) isn’t so young anymore, attending college near his Aunt and Uncle, Jessica and Mark (Margaret Anne Florence and Alex Ross), with whom Sienna stays after being checked out of the latest facility. 

The film opens with Art dispatching a family while dressed in a Santa Claus suit, letting the audience know right away that no one is safe. The entire film plays out as a supercut of gory kills and dark humor, with occasional moments of genuine world-building that allows the supporting cast to really stretch their acting muscles. Plotwise, the film seems to be more focused on showcasing creative kills than telling a cohesive story, and the end seems somewhat rushed, as though the filmmakers had almost forgotten that they had to end the thing. 
 
What a TERRIFIER fan is looking for, however, is exactly what they’ll find in 3: inventive kills, stomach-turning sound design, laughs that’ll make you question your own morality, and surprises. When I got

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Barbarella Talks AI With SUBSERVIENCE Director S.K. Dale

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Hi friends, Barbarella here. Sci-fi film Subservience, starring Megan Fox, Michele Morrone  (his name’s Italian so the “ch” is pronounced like a “k”), Madeline Zima, and Matilda Firth, just came out on Demand and Digital, so let’s talk about AI. Do you think artificial intelligence will bring about major medical advancements, or do you envision more of a Terminator situation evolving? I tend to think it’s not the AI itself but whoever’s behind it that should be on whom we focus our concern. When it comes to cinema, filmmakers always hold technology responsible, because let’s face it, that makes for a more entertaining movie. I would argue Will Honley and April Maguire’s screenplay puts at least some of the onus on the humans. Maybe don’t say certain things to a Sim that’s constantly evolving and learning; that’s all I’m saying. If it weren’t for one comment made to Alice (Megan Fox), the attractive Sim acquired to help out around the house, perhaps a lot of mayhem could have been avoided. 
 
I appreciate that the conflict in Subservience primarily occurs within the family unit, as this makes it more believable to me. Favoring older technologies, Nick (Michele Morrone) isn’t the biggest fan of artificial intelligence, but when he and his sick wife (Madeline Zima) can’t keep up with managing the household and children, he caves and gets Alice, the best new Sim on the market, to help out, and you know that’s not going to work out quite how everyone expects, well, at least how everyone

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McEric chats with the cast of Kevin Smith's THE 4:30 MOVIE

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Writer/Director Kevin Smith began his View Askewniverse in 1994 with his breakout hit CLERKS. The film tells the story of a couple of slackers working dead-end jobs in New Jersey in the 1990s and the conversations and misadventures they dabble in along the way. The film paved the way for countless stories, and so far nine films by Smith have rounded out its canon, along with several animated adventures and more in the pages of comic books. Before Dante and Randall ever sat around the Quik Stop and chatted about JAWS, STAR WARS, or even NAVY SEALS, young Kevin Smith was a New Jersey native soaking up inspiration on the silver screen at his local movie theater, the Atlantic Highlands Cinema. Flash forward to today and he owns that theater, rebranded as the Smodcastle, where he showcases new releases, repertory classics, film festivals, and even special screenings of “Movies With Kev,” where he screens a classic and participates in a Q&A following the screening.
 
Finally the formative experiences of young Kev are getting their own film treatment, with Kevin Smith’s newest release, THE 4:30 MOVIE, premiering tomorrow in cinemas around the country. The film, not set within the View Askewniverse, tells the story of a young man named Brian David, a not-even-thinly-veiled stand-in for Kevin Smith, played by Austin Zajur, who one day in the late spring of 1986 asks his crush Melody Barnegat (Siena Agudong) to meet him at the movies. This is much to the chagrin of his two

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Shiloh Fernandez Discusses Working With Nadine Crocker on CONTINUE

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Hey, friends! Barbarella here. It feels a little wrong that I have a ton of pep today while I’m covering a movie about the very serious topic of suicide, but here we are. Continue makes a personal and powerful statement from writer, director, and star Nadine Crocker, who survived her own suicide attempt in her twenties. In Theaters, On Demand and Digital September 6, 2024, Continue escorts viewers through Dean’s struggles as she experience life after a suicide attempt. Beautifully shot, the film also includes an unexpected love story, albeit, I’m not sure I believe that two people would be that flirtatious while discussing their past traumas, but just because I wouldn’t flirt while sharing horrific things from the past doesn’t mean it’s not possible that some people might. Anyway, before I veer too far off-topic, the movie stars an actor of whom I’ve been a fan since first seeing him about fifteen years ago in an independent film at Fantastic Fest called Deadgirl, and I’m grateful to have the opportunity to chat with that actor, Shiloh Fernandez, about the film. 
Right out of the gate, I share my love of Deadgirl and Shiloh’s performance in it. Check out his response and the rest of our conversation! 
Shiloh: That is so sweet. It’s still one of my favorite movies. I loved doing a small movie like that, and all these years later, to do Continue, I think it was maybe the 2nd smallest. It is really neat having these small movies make an impact. 
Barbara: I don’t know what it says about me, but Deadgirl was one

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Barbarella and Director Audrey Cummings Discuss Western PLACE OF BONES!

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Hey, friends. Barbarella here. A new Western, Place of Bones, rides into theaters and on digital Friday, August 23, 2024. Unlike the Westerns of yesteryear, this one is female-led, with Audrey Cummings in the director’s chair and Heather Graham shining in the lead role as a mother who, along with her daughter (Brielle Robillard), must fight for survival when a gang of outlaws, led by Tom Hopper, arrives in the area.   
I’ve been a Tom Hopper fan ever since he won me over with his enticing portrayal of Billy Bones in Black Sails. He earns additional adoration from me through the way he injects subtle humor as villain Bear John in this film. I find myself laughing at moments that I’m fairly certain weren’t intended to be funny, yet he fires wit like a true sharp-shooter with a faint exasperation about him that’s just funny. However, he’s not the only one who offers something more than just delivering what’s written on the page. Corin Nemec, Brielle Robillard, and Heather Graham also add an extra something that gives insight into their characters and adds a bit of snark to the exchanges.
 
I had the opportunity to speak with Audrey Cummings, and I sometimes like to break the ice with a question about Muppet-casting on remakes. While she placed Kermit, Miss Piggy and Fozzy Bear in the lead roles of Calhoun (Corin Nemec), Pandora (Heather Graham), and Hester (Brielle Robillard), I took a completely different approach, thinking it would be fun to have Statler and

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#ALL MY FRIENDS ARE DEAD director Marcus Dunstan and star Jade Pettyjohn talk to McEric about the new slasher comedy!

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There was every manner of film at this year’s Tribeca Festival, and I managed to take in thirteen features, four shorts, and an episodic premiere by the time the whole thing wrapped this past June. One of the highlights was the opportunity to interview two of the lead talents behind the new slasher ALL MY FRIENDS ARE DEAD: director Marcus Dunstan and star Jade Pettyjohn. We met at the Roxy Hotel bar and restaurant, a favorite meetup spot of mine, on a Saturday morning. I was, admittedly, running late, but they were so patient and gracious with me and I always appreciate that from stars and filmmakers, whose lives are probably ten times as cluttered as mine. 
Its logline says of the film: “A group of college friends rents an airbnb for the biggest music festival of the year. However, their weekend of partying soon takes a deadly turn as a masked killer murders them one by one according to their sins.”

The film, though familiar in synopsis, finds a way to inject new life into a tired formula. The design of the killer is unique, the kills are creative, the victims are fighters rather than training dummies, for the most part, and the twist(s) are welcome.
 
Marcus Dunstan is perpetually smiling, speaking in a small voice from a large, gentle face. Jade Pettyjohn is excitable, clearly enjoying being at the festival and also talking about this joyous diversion in her filmography. We couldn’t help but jump right in. Unfortunately, I recorded this

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Check Out This Trailer for Psychological Thriller SLINGSHOT!!

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Hey friends, Barbarella here. It seems like ages since we’ve had a really cool psychological thriller that takes place in space, but it appears that Slingshot may fill that void. When a trio of elite astronauts set to undertake a risky slingshot maneuver, potential issues with both the ship and a crew member add to the dangers of the mission. Starring Casey Affleck, Laurence Fishburne, Emily Beecham, Tomer Capone, and David Morrissey, the film hits theaters nationwide August 30th.
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Robert Downey Jr is back but not as we know it!

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In perhaps the most shocking story to come out of this year's otherwise short-on news panel from Marvel Studios, Robert Downey Jr is returning to the MCU. It has just been announced that he has been cast as none other than the great green dictator Doctor Doom. Taking to the stage Downey Jr had this to say:
"New mask, same task...What can I tell ya, I like playing complicated characters."
Whether or not he’ll be the genuine Earth 616 version or the Doom from the alternate Universe Fantastic Four: First Steps seems to be set in remains to be seen. Either way, welcome back to the fold RDJ.
The panel revealed that Downey Jr’s Doom would make his presence known in the freshly titled Avengers: Doomsday which has a release date of May 2026 with Avengers: Secret Wars following in May 2027.
 Let us know what you think of this curveball in the comments down below!

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The Max panel from HBO has just unveiled the second trailer for its forthcoming original limited series!

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 Tear down the empire from the inside out.
The Max panel from HBO has just unveiled the second trailer for its forthcoming original limited series The Penguin starring Academy Award Nominee Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti, Rhenzi Feliz and Clancy Brown.
Set directly after the events of Matt Reeves’ The Batman, the series follows crime boss Oswald Cobblepot as he makes a bid to control Gotham cities underworld after the death of Carmine Falcone.
Created by showrunner Lauren LeFranc and Directed by Craig Zobel, The Penguin premiers on September 19 exclusively on Max.
I personally still can't get my head around Farrell’s insane transformation for this role. When you see him introduce the trailer, it makes that stunning metamorphosis all the more unreal.
Check out the trailer below and let us know what you think in the comments below.

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All the action from the Star Trek panel at San Diego Comic-Con!

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The Star Trek panel at SDCC just hit and boy did Paramount + bring the good stuff!
Not only did they give us our first look at Strange New Worlds Season 3 and Lower Decks Season 5 but we were also treated to our first look at section 31, a Paramount+ Original Movie, starring Academy Award® winner Michelle Yeoh as Emperor Philippa Georgiou who joins a secret division of Starfleet tasked with some of the shadier work that comes with protecting the United Federation of Planets.
Also revealed was a little bit of casting news regarding the upcoming Star Trek: Starfleet Academy series, which is bringing back Star Trek: Discovery alum Tig Notaro, Oded Fehr and Mary Wiseman and get this, Robert Picardo of Voyager and Prodigy!
It would seem that the next few years will be a great time to be a Star Trek fan and I can't wait for more.
Let us know what you think of the footage in the comments section below and as always, Live Long and Prosper…

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Nicola Coughlan introduces the first look at the new Doctor Who Christmas Special!

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Hello Doctor Who fans, House of Macleod here with some very special news!
SDCC 2024 has well and truly kicked off and this year promises to be full of all the geeky joy that keeps us going through these long summer months and Honey, are we here for fun!
Speaking of Joy, Doctor Who’s YouTube channel just released a first look at the 2024 Christmas special, complete with an introduction from Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton, Derry Girls, Barbie).
This year's special is called “Joy to the World” and is written by Steven Moffat and happens to be the 50th script he’s written for the series in total.
Doctor Who is available now to stream on BBC iPlayer in the UK and Disney+ in the rest of the world.
Check out the clip straight from Hall H below and as usual, let us know what you think in the comments section!
Allons-y!

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Amazon MGM Revives the Legendary Studio United Artists!

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In some exciting news circulating the internet, it would seem that the ex-head of film at Netflix Scott Stuber is reviving the once legendary United Artists label through new partners Amazon MGM Studios.
Founded in 1919 by the likes of Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickforth, D.W.Griffith and famed actor and filmmaker Douglas Fairbanks, United Artists began as a studio that would allow artists to control their own careers and artistic vision instead of being controlled by Hollywood moneymen.
After decades of success, Metro Goldwyn Mayer bought the company over in 1981 for an unheard-of 350 million dollars and continued to release movies under the brand MGM/UA through the rest of the 80s, 90s and 2000s. United Artists are responsible for releasing some of the most classic movies of all time including The Mark of Zorro (1920), D.W.Griffith’s final film The Struggle (1931), The Great Dictator (1941), Alexander the Great (1956), Robert Mitchum’s Thunder Road (1958), The Magnificent Seven (1960), Dr. No (1963), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968), Rocky (1976), Annie Hall (1977), Raging Bull (1980) and To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) to name but a few. 
Jennifer Salke (Head of Amazon MGM Studios) had this to say about the resurrection:
 
“With his proven track record of delivering global hits and an eye towards theatrical fare, Scott’s expertise and vision align perfectly with our film strategy. We are so proud to welcome him on the relaunch of the legendary UA brand, as we work to leverage existing and new IP into big, broad films

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Fanhome, a subscription-based models and collections service, launches a Batman collection for the ages.

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Hello all!
 
So, if you're like me, you love Batman. Who doesn't? However, when it comes down to reading his myriad adventures, where should one start? 

Batman has been a hero in pages and on screens for over 85 years, so it's hard to jump into his exploits without a guiding hand to navigate the most important formative stories. To this end Fanhome, a subscription-based model and collectible service, has launched a new collection called The Legends of Batman Graphic Novel Collection. From Year Zero to Year 100, this collection promises to tell the most definitive stories of the Caped Crusader in beautifully reproduced glossy hardcovers, each with bonus content such as variant covers, concept art, and creator notes.
 
"From the moment Bruce Wayne becomes The Caped Crusader to his final days in the future, this collection brings together essential Batman tales in a book series that belongs on every bookshelf."
 
New volumes arrive monthly, and the series is MASSIVE. From the collected spines one can see that we'll witness the Joker's origin, the Death in the Family, the Breaking of the Bat, and the formation and expansion of the Bat Family. This looks to be an amazing collection for fans of the Bat new and established, young and old. 
 
To find out how to order, check out https://www.fanhome.com/us/movie-series/legends-batman-graphic-novels

 
Check it out and stay tuned for more info!
-McEric, aka Eric McClanahan-

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Exclusive Clip from THE MANDELA EFFECT PHENOMENON!!

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Hey friends, Barbarella here. We have an exclusive clip from The Mandela Effect Phenomenon, directed by Robert Kiviat. The film explores the claims that movies, TV show titles, celebrities’ names, logos and brands are not what they once were. Conspiracy theorists may jump on the notion that a supernatural force is editing history. 
Check out this clip from The Mandela Effect Phenomenon. The documentary is available now on digital!

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Shane Dax Taylor Talks MURDER COMPANY

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Hey friends, Barbarella here. I’ve had quite a couple months, and I wish I could say that I was gallivanting around the globe, but not this time. I’ve been sick a good chunk of it. In fact, I had quite a fever when I screened Murder Company, written by Jesse Mittelstadt and directed by Shane Dax Taylor. I don’t know that it would be fair to the filmmakers to review the film, given that I was feeling so awful while watching it that I don’t think my thoughts would necessarily be a true reflection of how the movie was. I will make a few observations, though. 

First of all, Kelsey Grammer was my favorite thing about Murder Company, which is currently On Digital and On Demand, and I wanted him to have far more screen time. I love a serious Kelsey Grammer, and he's incredibly serious in this. Second, while there was far less graphic violence and gore than I would have expected from a war movie made in this day and age, the filmmakers seemed to compensate for that with the amount of people flying around, proving yet again that stunt men are insane. “Yeah, you can hurl me into that tree. Sure.” Finally, could we please stop having people engage in casual conversations while walking through enemy-occupied territories? I understand that it seems a good way to develop characters, but it drives me crazy every time anyone has a conversation at a normal volume as if they’re just strolling through the

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It May Only be July, but Here's a Trailer for THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER!

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Hey friends, Barbarella here. I know it’s way too early to start thinking about Christmas, but we have a trailer to share with you for a Christmas movie! Please forgive us. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever comes to theaters November 8. 
Based on Barbara Robinson’s beloved book, the story centers on the Herdmans as they take over their local church pageant. The worst kids in the community participating in a church activity; what could go wrong? It’s hard to say from the trailer if this movie, starring Judy Greer, Pete Holmes, Molly Belle Wright, and Lauren Graham, is going to be just another sappy Christmas story or something memorable to add to one's annual holiday movie rotation. I guess we’ll find out soon enough.

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Marc Singer (BEASTMASTER, V) talks Derek Ting's AGENT RECON, streaming now!

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I get a lot of emails. A lot of invites to screen films, read books, watch documentaries, talk to strangers. A lot. I can’t answer them all, sadly. But when I got an email that said there was a new film coming out with Chuck Norris and Marc Singer, and would I like to talk to Marc Singer about it, I practically broke the sound barrier with my swift response of “hell to the yes!”
 

 
I’m a man of a certain age, and I grew up in the wilds of Southeast Texas. As I recall my rough and tumble childhood, I don’t say I’m from the streets - I’m from the roads. Concrete jungle films didn’t interest me quite as much as actual jungle films, so if you wanted my ticket money, throw an animal or two in your film. Want to see Clint Eastwood act with a monkey? Hell yes, take my money.
 
So for me there was no greater action franchise than the BEASTMASTER films starring Marc Singer. The Sword & Sorcery world of Conan distilled through the eyes and wings of beasts and marketed to a younger audience, it surprised me to learn that the films came out in the same year and were envisioned in relative ignorance of one another. While CONAN THE BARBARIAN was the box office victor, and probably stands the test of the time more defiantly, I take some pleasure in knowing that it made four times the box office draw of BEASTMASTER at the

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WIN an Autographed Poster of THE STRANGERS - CHAPTER 1!!

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Hey, friends! Barbarella here. Lionsgate horror film, THE STRANGERS - CHAPTER 1, will be available on PEST / PVOD on July 7, 2024. This is the first entry of a horror feature-film series that introduces a new generation of fans to the creepy masked strangers from Bryan Bertino’s cult classic.
We have some mini-posters signed by Cast Madelaine Petsch and Froy Gutierrez, Director Renny Harlin, and Producer Courtney Solomon to give away. If you want to win one, please email me at aicn-barbarella@hotmail.com with STRANGER as the subject. In the body of the email, please include your name and mailing address, whether or not you saw the original, and what are your preliminary thoughts on this new film series. (Open to US residents only, no PO Boxes.) Entries must be received by noon CST on Sunday, June 9.   
Check out the trailer!

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Barbarella Talks With Best-Selling Author ADELE PARKS About THE IMAGE OF YOU!

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Hey, friends! Barbarella here. The Image of You, starring Sasha Pieterse (Pretty Little Liars), Parker Young (Imposters), Nestor Carbonell (The Dark Knight Rises), and Academy Award® winner Mira Sorvino (Mighty Aphrodite), tells the story of twins Anna and Zoe, who find their bond tested when one of them falls in love. Skeptical Zoe digs for the dirt on Anna’s love interest, leading them into a web of deceit and desire.
  
I had an opportunity to speak to best-selling author Adele Parks about her novel-turned-movie, and I have to tell you, I loved talking with her. She’s the kind of person I could spend days just absorbing the stories that she tells with passion, energy, and humor. I found her so engaging. I hope you will, too. Check it out. 
I want to start with a little icebreaker. What's the weirdest experience you've had while dating?
“Oh. I don’t know if I've had that many weird things. I think I've got quite a high threshold of what weird would be. Yeah, I have. Also, I'm a serial monogamist, and I've been married twice. I was married for seven years, and the very first night I went out after the divorce – which was quite a long time after the divorce – I met my second husband, so I haven't really done much dating. I should have done a lot more. No, I honestly, I'm absolutely stumped. So unlike me. I think the only quote from that is, I have a very high threshold of weird.”
You know, writers, you're creative,

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WIN a Signed Copy of Best-Selling Novel THE IMAGE OF YOU!!

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Hi, friends! Barbarella here with a question. Who likes to read? We have two copies of the novel The Image of You, signed by both the actor Sasha Pieterse and the international best-selling author Adele Parks. Sasha plays twins Anna and Zoe in the thriller that is out in select theaters and available to buy on Digital today! 
 The story tells a twisted tale of deception, desire, and codependence and also stars Parker Young (Imposters), Nestor Carbonell (The Dark Knight Rises), and Academy Award® winner Mira Sorvino (Mighty Aphrodite).
If you want to win the book penned by one of the best-selling authors of women’s fiction, email me at aicnbarbarella@yahoo.com with I READ THRILLERS as the subject line. In the body of the email, please provide your name, mailing address (no PO Boxes, US residents only), and the reason you should be selected as a winner. Entries must be received by noon CST on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Good luck, and I look forward to reading the entries!
If you don't read, the movie is available in select theaters and for purchase on Digital today! Here's the trailer.

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THE IMAGE OF YOU Director JEFF FISHER Chats with Barbarella

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Hey, friends. Barbarella here. The psychological thriller The Image of You examines duality in the form of twins, Zoe and Anna, who although they look identical, couldn’t be further apart. When sweet and naïve Anna meets a man and falls in love quickly, her bad-girl twin Zoe aims to test the strength of the relationship and the caliber of man who has captured her sister’s heart. The movie will be in select theaters and on Digital Friday, May 10. 

I had an opportunity to speak with director Jeff Fisher about directing dual roles. Check it out!  
I want to start with kind of a crazy icebreaker question, but what is the weirdest or craziest experience you've had dating, that you're willing to share?
“Oh, my God. The weirdest or craziest experience I've had dating. This is not going to paint me in a very good light. I will tell you, my last long-term relationship, we met at a bar. I don't know if this was dating. We made out in the back of the bar for three and a half hours, on our first meeting, so it was an egregious public display of affection, and just shameless. I guess that would be my weirdest, but it was great. It didn't show a lot of couth, but there we go. I'll go with that.”
Couth is overrated. How did you get involved in The Image of You? 
“The production company helped with distribution on my first feature back in 2008. They had sent me the script, and I thought

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Check Out This Clip from PITCH PEOPLE!

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Hey, friends! Barbarella here. Have you ever wondered how pitches evolved into infomercials? Well, if so, Pitch People may be the movie for you. We’ve been given a clip from the restored-in-4K feature documentary to share with you.

Marking the 25th anniversary of Stanley Jacob’s never-before-seen story of the pitch business, Pitch People will be available on i-Tunes, Amazon Prime Video, and Google Play May 17, 2024. 
Check it out!

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BREATHE Director Stefon Bristol Chats with Barbarella

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Hey friends, Barbarella here. Breathe, coming to theaters and on digital April 26, occurs in 2039 in the once vibrant, now decimated East Flatbush neighborhood in New York. In this post-apocalyptic era, the earth’s oxygen level has reached a not-fit-for-life amount, yet one family has survived thanks to the engineering genius and survivalistic skills of Darius (Common). He, his wife, Maya (Jennifer Hudson), and their daughter, Zora (Quvenzhané Wallis) live in a DIY-tech dwelling amidst the ruins. When Darius ventures out and remains gone longer than expected, Zora, who has learned much from her dad, attempts to reach out, bringing unwanted consequences.  

I caught up with director Stefon Bristol to chat a bit about his personal journey, Breathe, and working with its cast. Check it out!
I feel a little sleep-deprived today. Do you find that as a director, you're more sleep-deprived than the average person?
“Definitely. When you're working on set, or you're doing pre-production, or you're in post, definitely. But this is what I love to do for my life, and I wouldn't have it any other way."
How did you get into directing? I know you worked with Spike Lee, but what interested you about it? 
“Directing? I grew up in Brooklyn. I grew up in Coney Island. When I was a kid, I was watching DVDs with director's commentary and special features, behind the scenes. I had the Jurassic Park DVD, and I would watch all the time the behind the scenes, because I was always fascinated on how they made Jurassic Park and whatnot.

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Barbarella Chats with Raymond St-Jean about DUSK FOR A HITMAN

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Hi, my friends. Barbarella here. Did you know that there’s a new drama about a hitman coming to Digital and On Demand tomorrow, April 19? French language film DUSK FOR A HITMAN may be based on a true story, but it includes its share of fiction. Written by Martin Gerard and Raymond St-Jean, who also directed, the film transports viewers back to the late 70’s, early 80’s as the most feared hitman in Montreal finds himself a target. 
Make no mistake. This is not a John Wick action-packed assault on your senses. No, DUSK FOR A HITMAN plants itself firmly in the realm of drama.  
While I like the film, portions of the story feel quite familiar to me because I recently finished the Max series TOKYO VICE, which includes a similar narrative around a gangster and his brother who wants to be in the life. I feel it’s unfair to compare the two, because they handle the subject differently, and the series has the time to really flesh out the characters and situations over several episodes. The added time granted allows a deeper connection to the characters than DUSK FOR A HITMAN’s runtime provides. That said, Érik Bruneau’s performance as a conflicted man truly enhances the movie’s impact. The film also beautifully captures the vibe of the era and removes the glamour from the gangster lifestyle. 
I had the opportunity to speak with director and co-writer Raymond St-Jean. Check it out, mes amis! 
 
This movie is based on an actual person, and

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SLEEPING DOGS co-writer/director Adam Cooper in Conversation with McEric about thriller starring Russell Crowe and Karen Gillan

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Opening today in theaters only is the new mind-bending thriller from writer/director Adam Cooper SLEEPING DOGS, starring Russell Crowe, Karen Gillan, Tommy Flanagan, and Márton Csókás. The synopsis reads “An ex-homicide detective (Russell Crowe) with memory loss is forced to solve a brutal murder he can't recall. But as evidence uncovers secrets tied to his forgotten past, he is led to a chilling truth - sometimes, it's best to let sleeping dogs lie.”
 
Check out the trailer:
 
Now if the synopsis and the trailer make the film seem predictable to you, you’d totally be forgiven. Maybe you’re like me and you’ve seen enough movies to know that the “chilling truths” are almost always exactly what you think they are. What SLEEPING DOGS offers, however, is a clever deconstruction of a brilliant mind, double-turned-triple-crosses, a femme fatale to truly die for, and stellar performances from everyone in attendance. There are practically zero sour notes in the film, and it is fun to watch with a friend and pause as you give your predictions, à la a spirited game of CLUE, to see who comes closest to the final conclusion.
 
Russell Crowe is wonderful in the role of Roy Freeman, a former detective who is living a labeled life as he struggles with dementia brought about by a damning automobile accident. When a man he put away is facing execution, Roy takes it upon himself to re-investigate a decade-old murder despite often failing to recall his own name. It’s a testament to muscle memory, true

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THE STRANGERS Spotted in Austin During SXSW

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Hey, friends. Barbarella here. Spring festival season in Austin, Texas attracts a variety of people from all over the world to the city known for being a bit weird. This year, it wasn’t just musicians and filmmakers who made their way to Central Texas, but also The Strangers. The odd threesome was spotted at not only popular photo op areas, but also at the infamous haunted Driskill Hotel on 6th Street. 
THE STRANGERS – CHAPTER 1 tells the story of a young couple terrorized by masked intruders when they spend the night in an eerie small town. Starring Madelaine Petsch, Froy Gutierrez, Gabriel Basso, and Ema Horvath, it comes to theaters May 17, 2024. Check out the trailer.

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WIN a Digital Code for FRENCH GIRL!

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Hey, friends. Barbarella here. Paramount’s FRENCH GIRL, starring Zach Braff, Vanessa Hudgens, and Evelyne Brochu, is currently in select theaters and will be on digital Tuesday, March 19, 2024.
We have some digital codes to give away for this romantic comedy about a hopeless romantic who finds himself in Quebec and out of his depths when his girlfriend's ex offers her a job. If you want to win a code to see this, email me at aicn-barbarella@hotmail.com with the subject FEELING FRENCH. In the body of the email, please let me know why you want to win. Entries must be received by noon CST on Friday, March 22, 2024. Good luck, and check out the trailer!

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Check out the 10 best retro games you can play on Steam, featuring timeless classics like Tomb Raider and Quake.

Valve's Steam is essentially the Library of Alexandria for video games. It hosts a vast array of titles, from big-budget AAA blockbusters to small indie titles, with little restriction on what can appear on the platform. While Steam isn't the only service of its kind, it's certainly the most famous.

A look back to October 2014, when Sam Wilson became Captain America for the first time

In every Look Back, we examine a comic book issue from 10/25/50/75 years ago (plus a wild card every month with a fifth week in it). This time around, as it is a fifth week, we head to October 2014 to see the debut of Sam Wilson as Captain America.

There is more to being a hero than just having a Quirk. Izuku Midoriya has the makings of a hero all along.

When he was just a child, Izuku Midoriya of My Hero Academia had an ambitious dream. He would watch the news on TV or see video clips of All Might defeating bad guys or giving interviews to the media describing his heroic deeds. Midoriya believes that saving people is the coolest thing ever and dreams of becoming a Pro Hero like All Might. He wants his fearless smile to give a sense of safety and security, just like All Might's signature all-white grin.

Bleach's King of the Quincies is an incredibly complex figure.

The Bleach anime has finally introduced fans to the series' final and most terrifying villain of all: Yhwach, the king of all Quincy. He is the supervillain who holds the entire Thousand-Year Blood War story arc together, with his actions, goals, and influence spurring on the greatest war of all time between the feuding Soul Reaper and Quincy factions. However, King Yhwach isn't just a plot device to stir up another action-packed arc in Bleach he also has some personal and worldbuilding weight, too.

The Rains of Castamere are a testament to how dangerous Tywin Lannister is, rather than his house.

"The Rains of Castamere" is a song that is frequently mentioned in Game of Thrones, being an ode to Tywin Lannister's ruthlessness when dealing with his enemies. Yet, as famous as the song is in the show, its exact origins and the details of its meaning are never really explained in much details. This is a shame, as in the books the song's existence is the first hint at what Tywin is like as a character before readers ever actually met him. The song's existence in many ways is synonymous with the moment that Tywin became the true power in the Westerlands, as opposed to his then-still-living father, Tytos Lannister.

From American Horror Story and Castle Rock to Scream Queens and In The Flesh, Hulu is home to numerous great horror TV series.

When it's time to sit back, relax, and be frightened, Hulu has lots of TV shows that fall into the horror genre. The horror shows on Hulu span decades, from shows as old as Rose Red and Death Note from the early 2000s to new shows like Grotesque and Blood Curse. For a quiet night, there is so much available to watch.

The Saiyan royal family is an important but often overlooked part of Dragon Ball Z's lore.

When Dragon Ball Z introduced the Saiyans, it totally upended everything Dragon Ball fans knew about Goku and the world around him. Despite the majority of the Saiyans being wiped out before Dragon Ball Z starts, fans learn a lot of details about this group and their society as the story continues. One of the most fascinating elements of Saiyan society is the Saiyan Royal Family, the rulers of the Saiyan race.

From Spawn to The Karate Kid, there are some confirmed reboots that are worth looking forward to.

2024 has been a great year for unexpected sequels and reboots, with movies like Smile 2 and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice surprising a well-established fanbase with a fresh story. This endless stream of sequels and reboots says a lot about the current state of cinema: it often seems like Hollywood is completely out of fresh ideas. Studios are in the business of making money, so they invest in known properties that offer lower risks than unproven new stories. This can work out because there are plenty of movie franchises with hordes of rabid fans but also fall flat due to viewer fatigue and indifference.

The Pokemon TCG has plenty of gimmicks, but some of them have faded as the game has developed.

Since its inception in Japan in Oct. 1996, the Pokmon Trading Card Game has brought joy to fans around the world with its beautifully drawn art and stellar gameplay. When the game came to the United States in Jan.1999, it experienced the same level of success, as fans were thrilled to experience the battles of their favorite Pokmon in a new way. In the almost 30 years since the Pokmon Trading Card Game has become one of the highest-selling trading card games of all time. Every so often, the game adds new gimmicks to keep up with the times, as a stale card game often becomes boring to play.

Anime fandom may have just become even more immersive following Netflix's latest update, encouraging fans to share clips from their favorite series.

Netflix's latest update, rolling out a new social media feature called "Moments," sees the global streaming service encouraging fans to share clips from their favorite anime and other shows.

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I'll take 'Vibe Check' for $800, Ken.

The Queen has spoken.

His memory lives on.

I just couldn't overlook the elephant in the room.

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The case gets complicated quickly for the Fly Team in this exclusive episode clip.

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Somebody Somewhere has impressed fans and critics with its heartfelt portrayal of protagonist Sam’s journey of self-discovery. As Season 3 progresses, viewers are eager to know how many episodes remain before Sam’s story concludes. So, let’s explore the remaining episodes and what fans can expect as Somebody Somewhere nears its end. How many episodes does Somebody Somewhere […]

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Photo Credit: HBO Somebody Somewhere has impressed fans and critics with its heartfelt portrayal of protagonist Sam’s journey of self-discovery. As Season 3 progresses, viewers are eager to know how many episodes remain before Sam’s story concludes. So, let’s explore the remaining episodes and what fans can expect as Somebody Somewhere nears its end. How many episodes does Somebody Somewhere Season 3 have? The third and final season of Somebody Somewhere consists of seven episodes. Premiering on October 27, 2024, this season will air weekly, with its finale scheduled for December 8, 2024. Here’s the full release schedule: Episode 1 – October 27 Episode 2 – November 3 Episode 3 – November 10 Episode 4 – November 17 Episode 5 – November 24 Episode 6 – December 1 Episode 7 – December 8 The season continues to follow Sam, played by Bridget Everett, as she navigates new challenges in her life within a small Kansan town. The story remains rooted in themes of friendship, personal growth, and community, providing a heartfelt conclusion to Sam’s journey alongside her chosen family. Is Somebody Somewhere Season 3 available for streaming? Yes, Somebody Somewhere Season 3 is available for streaming on Max (formerly HBO Max). New episodes will be released weekly, coinciding with their broadcast on HBO every Sunday. Fans can follow Sam’s story each week as her character confronts evolving personal struggles and deepening relationships. The staggered release allows audiences to savor each episode, building anticipation for the season’s conclusion in December. Somebody Somewhere has received praise for its honest portrayal of life’s challenges in a close-knit community, and Season 3 promises to bring these narratives to a fitting close. With new episodes every Sunday, fans can immerse themselves in Sam’s world as the show explores the complexities of family, friendship, and self-discovery. As the final season unfolds, it serves as a tribute to the impactful relationships that have become central to the series, offering a satisfying end to a heartfelt story that resonates with viewers. The post How Many Episodes of Somebody Somewhere Season 3 are Left? appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

Fans of Hulu’s hit series Only Murders in the Building are on the edge of their seats, waiting for updates about the show’s future. This thrilling crime-drama centers around three strangers obsessed with true crime and unexpectedly get caught up in a murder mystery. Viewers are now wondering whether Only Murders in the Building will […]

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Photo Credit: Hulu Fans of Hulu’s hit series Only Murders in the Building are on the edge of their seats, waiting for updates about the show’s future. This thrilling crime-drama centers around three strangers obsessed with true crime and unexpectedly get caught up in a murder mystery. Viewers are now wondering whether Only Murders in the Building will get a Season 5 renewal. Here’s the scoop on what’s happening with Only Murders in the Building. Is Only Murders in the Building canceled or renewed for Season 5? Only Murders in the Building has been renewed for a Season 5. However, an official release date hasn’t been announced yet. This upcoming season of the beloved comedy series will reportedly feature a total of 10 episodes. Over its three seasons, the series has garnered an impressive 49 Emmy Award nominations. In its latest round, it received 21 nominations across several key categories. The show continues to garner massive popularity. Only Murders in the Building dropped its fourth season on August 27, 2024, with new episodes being released every Tuesday. The season follows Charles, Oliver, and Mabel as they look to uncover the truth behind Sazz’s murder. As the season unfolds, the trio encounters life-threatening situations. Also, an upcoming wedding at the Arconia will unravel several mysteries. The cast of Only Murders in the Building includes Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Meryl Streep, Michael Cyril Creighton, Jane Lynch, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, and others. The show has garnered widespread critical acclaim, with critics praising the performances, writing, and tone, among numerous other things. For now, audiences can catch Only Murders in the Building Season 1-4 on Hulu. The post Has Hulu Canceled Only Murders in the Building or Renewed it for Season 5? appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

October 29 answers for the NYT Crossword Mini.

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[Image Credit: The New York Times] Some are stumped over the clue “Secret Flower in Hinduism and Buddhism” in the NYT Crossword Mini for today, October 29, 2024. This quick and easy version of the larger New York Times crossword shouldn’t be too difficult to complete. Written by Wyna Liu and edited by Sam Ezersky, this 5×5 puzzle in particular has five horizontal “across” and five vertical “down” clues. Every answer is four or five letters long. Here is the solution to New York Times Crossword Mini on Tuesday, October 29. What are the NYT Crossword Mini solutions for today, October 29? Here are the solutions to the NYT Crossword Mini for October 29: Sacred flower in Hinduism and Buddhism (1 Across) LOTUS “Sorry, too busy!” (6 Across) ICANT Backyard border (7 Across) FENCE Bird known for its sharp eyesight (8 Across) EAGLE Songwriter Gallagher of Oasis (9 Across) NOEL Board game with a choice to “Start Career” or “Start College” (1 Down) LIFE Home to the first animals on Earth (2 Down) OCEAN Dance that originated in Buenos Aires (3 Down) TANGO Mother’s brother (4 Down) UNCLE Buns of _____ (classic workout video) (5 Down) STEEL As for the lotus, it is an important flower in art for multiple religions, such a Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Buddhism. Many divine figures and gods are typically depicted in art as sitting upon a stylized lotus throne. Vishnu in particular is known as the “Lotus-Eyed One” and the unfurling of the lotus’s petals symbolize the expansion of the soul. As for Buddhism, the flower is used to represent purity in body, speech and mind. The other clue that might stump people, particularly younger audiences, is the Buns of Steel workout video particularly. The Original Buns of Steel video released in 1987 and stars fitness instructor Greg Smithy and actress Tamilee Webb. Webb is also known for her Abs of Steel and Thighs of Steel workouts as well as writing Workouts for Dummies. The post What Is a Secret Flower in Hinduism and Buddhism? NYT Crossword Mini Solutions for October 29, 2024 appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

Connor McDavid suffers an injury; Oilers captain's return uncertain. Find out more.

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Photo Credit: Dave Reginek | NHLI via Getty Images The Edmonton Oilers faced a challenging moment when star player Connor McDavid sustained an injury during their recent game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Known for his remarkable skill and leadership, McDavid’s presence is crucial to the Oilers’ success. This setback has significant implications for the team as they navigate the NHL season ahead without their captain. Here’s a closer look at McDavid’s injury and its implications for the Oilers’ NHL season. How did Connor McDavid get injured while playing against Blue Jackets? Connor McDavid, star of the Edmonton Oilers, sustained a lower-body injury in their 6-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. The injury occurred on his first shift when he collided awkwardly with the boards after Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski tripped him. McDavid’s shift ended abruptly after just 37 seconds, and he left the game, visibly favoring his left leg. Following the incident, McDavid returned to Edmonton for further medical evaluation, which ruled him out of the upcoming game against the Nashville Predators. Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch acknowledged the impact of McDavid’s absence. He emphasized the challenge this poses for the team and the opportunity for other players to step up. When will Connor McDavid return to NHL? As of now, McDavid will likely miss at least one game, with his return depending on further medical assessments, reports The New York Times. While the Oilers have not provided a definitive timeline, early indications suggest the injury may not sideline him for long. McDavid’s absence has forced the Oilers to adapt their lineup and consider potential replacements from their AHL affiliate, Bakersfield. The team’s reliance on McDavid, a multi-time Art Ross and Hart Trophy winner, highlights his crucial role in their offense and overall dynamics. This injury puts pressure on the Oilers as they face the challenge of competing without their captain and league MVP. The team is hopeful that McDavid’s absence will be brief. His return is crucial for maintaining their position in the competitive Pacific Division standings. The post What Happened to Connor McDavid? NHL Injury Update appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

The Penguin has dropped Episode 6 and fans cannot wait to explore its Easter eggs and DC references that are connected to the overall universe. The eventful episode has further made the story interesting, and with just a couple more episodes left, things are getting tense. So, here’s a list of The Penguin‘s sixth episode’s […]

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Photo Credit: HBO The Penguin has dropped Episode 6 and fans cannot wait to explore its Easter eggs and DC references that are connected to the overall universe. The eventful episode has further made the story interesting, and with just a couple more episodes left, things are getting tense. So, here’s a list of The Penguin‘s sixth episode’s Easter eggs and DC references. List of all major DC Easter eggs and references in The Penguin Episode 6 The Penguin Episode 6 featured numerous interesting DC easter eggs which are listed as follows: Victor Aguilar’s motorcycle ride At the start of Episode 6, The Penguin’s right-hand man, Victor Aguilar is seen riding a motorcycle. He rides his bike across numerous tunnels in Gotham as he is about to arrive at Oz’s new hub at the central trolley hub. Aguilar’s motorcycle ride is similar to Bruce Wayne‘s scenes in the opening scenes of The Batman. In the film, Wayne rides a motorcycle through underground tunnels as well. However, the tunnels shown in The Penguin are different. The LoBoys gang The LoBoys are a Gotham gang traced from the comics. In Fox’s Gotham show, the group is seen clashing with Penguin. In this series, two women represent the gang in a major summit meeting. Pauli’s Diner In one of the scenes, Oz asks his mother if she remembers them going to “Pauli’s Diner.” Pauli’s diner features in the opening scene of the Arkham Knight video game. Additionally, the dinner features in the LEGO DC Supervillains game. Penguin’s brother’s pictures Further in the episode, Sal and Sofia find a childhood picture of Oz with his brothers Jack and Benny. The corrupt Councilman Handy Oz is seen threatening Councilman Handy, one of the most corrupt mayors of Gotham City. Handy is equally corrupt in The Penguin. The Sullivan crime family The Penguin also showcases the oldest crime group in Gotham called the Sullivan family, aka The Irish Gang. However, they aren’t that powerful. The gang is also featured in the original comics where they used to work for the notorious mobster Carmine Falcone before being taken down in The Long Halloween. The post The Penguin Episode 6 Easter Eggs & DC References appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

Fans of the dark fantasy thriller Hellbound have been captivated by its intense storyline and shocking twists throughout the second season. With supernatural elements and powerful character arcs, the series has left audiences eager for more answers. Now, as Season 2 wraps up, viewers are left wondering if Hellbound will return with Episode 7 or […]

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Photo Credit: Netflix Fans of the dark fantasy thriller Hellbound have been captivated by its intense storyline and shocking twists throughout the second season. With supernatural elements and powerful character arcs, the series has left audiences eager for more answers. Now, as Season 2 wraps up, viewers are left wondering if Hellbound will return with Episode 7 or a possible Part 2 to continue exploring the mysteries surrounding the New Truth Society and its ominous prophecies. In this article, we’ll dive into whether Hellbound will be back with additional episodes or if the journey has reached its final chapter. Is there a Hellbound Season 2 Episode 7 release date and time? No, there will not be a Hellbound Season 2 Episode 7. Like Season 1, the second season of Hellbound also contains only six episodes, with the final episode released on October 25, 2024. The show’s latest season concludes with significant cliffhangers, leaving fans eager for future updates. Set in a dystopian South Korea, Hellbound follows the emergence of supernatural beings who predict people’s impending deaths and condemn them to hell. The series, crafted by director Yeon Sang-ho and writer Choi Gyu-seok, is based on their popular webtoon. Known for its intense plot and moral complexity, Hellbound dives into the societal impacts of these prophecies. It depicts conflicts between cult-like groups such as the New Truth Society, which exploits the phenomenon for power, and rebels who resist their oppressive ideologies. The show’s dark themes and striking visuals have garnered a worldwide following. Each episode delves into the moral and psychological turmoil caused by the mysterious decrees. Will there be a Hellbound Season 2 Part 2 with more episodes? Currently, there is no Hellbound Season 2 Part 2 or any additional episodes beyond the initial six. If renewed, further content would appear as a new season rather than an extension of Season 2. This decision depends on viewership and audience demand, as Netflix often bases renewals on a series’ popularity and performance metrics. Hellbound is known for its dramatic plot twists, especially the return of previously deceased characters. This element adds depth to its supernatural storyline. With the second season ending on suspenseful notes, fans are eager for Netflix to continue the story. The post Is There a Hellbound Season 2 Episode 7 Release Date or Part 2? appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

MCU’s upcoming film Blade seems to have faced another delay. As such, fans are speculating that the lead actor Mahershala Ali might walk out from the film. So, is Mahershala Ali really leaving Blade? Here is everything you need to know about the actor’s departure speculation from the film. Could Mahershala Ali be leaving Marvel’s […]

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Photo Credit: Disney/Marvel MCU’s upcoming film Blade seems to have faced another delay. As such, fans are speculating that the lead actor Mahershala Ali might walk out from the film. So, is Mahershala Ali really leaving Blade? Here is everything you need to know about the actor’s departure speculation from the film. Could Mahershala Ali be leaving Marvel’s Blade after recent delay? Mahershala Ali’s exit from Blade after the recent delay has not been confirmed. Marvel Studios announced the reboot of Blade in 2019 at San Diego Comic-Con. Ali was all set to step into the shoes of the iconic character with fans eager for his version of Blade. However, the much-awaited project has been unable to see the light of the day due to endless setbacks. The film ended up losing two directors and faced multiple changes in writers, along with the removal of actors due to scheduling conflicts. Additionally, the film reportedly saw a shutdown just a few weeks before the production. While Ali made a voiceover cameo in the post-credits of the 2021 MCU film Eternals, nothing has been fruitful for Ali’s Blade since then. Recently, Blade was again put on the back burner. Elle Fanning’s Predator: Badlands will now be released on Blade’s tentative release date of November 7, 2025. Three other MCU films are looking forward to hitting the screens in February, May, and November of 2028. On the other hand, Blade has been pulled from Disney’s calendar with the new release date yet to be announced. Due to the film’s numerous delays and issues, fans started speculating that Marshela Ali might exit Blade. However, the Academy Award winner hasn’t confirmed anything as such for now and seems to be still involved in the project. Film critics Jeff Sneider and John Rocha recently opened up on the delay of Blade on The Hot Mic podcast. Rocha revealed that according to his friend, Ali was allegedly heard saying that he was “happy” that Disney “made this decision” and that he’s “excited” about the role. Rocha further added that he was given this information six to seven days back so it is possible Ali was aware of the delay. However, this has yet to be confirmed. (via GameRant) While Ali is yet to address this development officially, rumors suggest Marvel is fast-tracking a Midnight Sons movie. So, it is possible Ali might choose to lead this given Blade’s delay. The post Blade: Why Fans Think Mahershala Is Leaving Marvel Role Now appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

The puzzle answers throughout October 2024.

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[Image Credit: Wheel of Fortune / YouTube] Here you’ll find the Wheel of Fortune bonus puzzle answer today throughout October 2024. We will also reveal the solutions for all the tossups and regular puzzles throughout tonight’s show, but we’ll highlight the final puzzle first. We’ll also share the word for the Fan Fridays sweepstakes, since this contest is still active. This month, Ryan Seacrest will continue as host for regular WoF programming while Pat Sajak will be returning as Celebrity Wheel of Fortune host when it premieres on October 14. Here are all of the solutions to the Wheel of Fortune puzzles in the month of October 2024. What are the Wheel of Fortune puzzle answers tonight? The following are the Wheel of Fortune puzzle answers for Monday, October 28, 2024 and the categories (in parentheses) for each puzzle shown in tonight’s episode. Bonus Round Puzzle – HOT FUDGE TOPPING (Food & Drink) Tossup #1 – CRISP AUTUMN AIR (Thing) Tossup #2 – FILM DIRECTOR (Show Biz) Regular Puzzle #1 – THERE’S NOT SUCH THING AS A DUMB QUESTION (Phrase) Regular Puzzle #2 – SIX-PACK OF WOLVES (Before & After) Regular Puzzle #3 – A SCHOOL OF TROPICAL FISH (Living Things) Tossup #3 – CUTTING THE CARDS (What Are You Doing?) Tossup #4 – CUTTING THE MUSTARD (What Are You Doing?) Tossup #5 – CUTTING CORNERS (What Are You Doing?) Regular Puzzle #4 – THE WINNER’S CIRCLE (Place) Regular Puzzle #5 – LOS ANGELES DODGERS (Proper Name) Here are the puzzle answers for Friday, October 25: Bonus Round Puzzle – KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK (Phrase) Tossup #1 – HORROR MOVIES (Show Biz) Tossup #2 – POTIONS AND LOTIONS (Rhyme Time) Regular Puzzle #1 – A DROP IN THE BUCKET (Phrase) Regular Puzzle #2 – (Crossword Puzzle: Seeing Red) Horizontal Answers: BRICK, STRAWBERRY Vertical Answers: MARS, ROSE Regular Puzzle #3 – SUPERNATURAL WALKING TOUR (Event) Tossup #3 – SPIDERWEB (Thing) Tossup #4 – COBWEB (Thing) Tossup #5 – WORLD WIDE WEB (Thing) Regular Puzzle #4 – WAY TOO MUCH CANDY (Food & Drink) Fan Friday – SPAIN As a reminder, the Fan Friday sweepstakes is still taking place. We’ll post the word you need to enter for the contest here when the Friday, November 1 episode airs later this week. The word for the October 25 episode is SPAIN. The post Wheel of Fortune Bonus Puzzle Answer Today for October 2024 appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

Viewers are wondering if the release date and time for The Diplomat Season 2 have been announced. The Netflix show has captivated viewers with its intricate drama and unexpected twists. It follows Kate Wyler, a seasoned diplomat, who finds herself in a prestigious role that doesn’t quite fit her. This leads to major consequences for […]

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Photo Credit: Netflix Viewers are wondering if the release date and time for The Diplomat Season 2 have been announced. The Netflix show has captivated viewers with its intricate drama and unexpected twists. It follows Kate Wyler, a seasoned diplomat, who finds herself in a prestigious role that doesn’t quite fit her. This leads to major consequences for her marriage and career. Fans are buzzing with excitement, waiting to know the release date of The Diplomat Season 2 as well as how many episodes it has. Without further delay, here’s all the scoop on when The Diplomat Season 2 drops on Netflix. When does The Diplomat Season 2 come out on Netflix? The Diplomat Season 2 will premiere on October 31, 2024, at 12 AM PT on Netflix. Season 1 of The Diplomat wrapped up with fans seeing how Hal’s choices stir up trouble in London while Kate travels to Paris with Dennison to tackle the Lenkov issue, which quickly takes an unexpected twist. However, the show’s creator Debora Cahn spoke to Tudum, about her goals for the jaw-dropping cliffhanger that took place in the debut season and how it can be linked to Season 2. Here, she explained her idea and said, “I wanted to bring together all of the different dynamics of the political relationships and the personal relationships in one event that splits apart all at the same time.” How many episodes will The Diplomat Season 2 have? The Diplomat Season 2 will have a total of six episodes, which will all be released on the same day. This is two less in number than the first season, which had eight episodes. The trailer for Season 2 reveals how the devastating bombing in London turns Kate’s life upside down. It has put her to the ultimate challenge as a US diplomat. However, Kate’s instincts lead her to suspect high-ranking officials within the British government. Soon, she pursues the truth that her ex-husband, Hal Wyler is not only alive but deeply entangled in the situation. Moreover, Kate navigates a complicated relationship with British Foreign Secretary Austin Dennison and an ominous encounter with Vice President Grace Penn. Netflix announced the renewal of The Diplomat for Season 2 in March 2024. This decision came due to the first season’s impressive viewership, which saw it land on the platform’s weekly global Top 10 English TV list. The series also received an astonishing 57.48 million hours of viewing time. This marked it to be in the Top 10 across 86 countries. (via Variety) The post What Time Does The Diplomat Season 2 Release on Netflix? appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

Jay Johnston, the actor and comedian known for work on Mr. Show, Arrested Development, and Bob’s Burgers, has been sentenced to prison for his participation in the riot at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. How long is Jay Johnston’s prison sentence? Johnston, who was arrested for his participation last year, pleaded guilty to […]

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(Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images) Jay Johnston, the actor and comedian known for work on Mr. Show, Arrested Development, and Bob’s Burgers, has been sentenced to prison for his participation in the riot at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. How long is Jay Johnston’s prison sentence? Johnston, who was arrested for his participation last year, pleaded guilty to a felony offense of obstructing officers during a civil disorder in July. As a result, Johnston has been sentenced to 12 months and a day in federal prison. The prosecution had initially been seeking a prison sentence of 18 months due to Johnston making “light of his participation in the riot by dressing up as Jacob Chansley, known as the ‘QAnon Shaman,’ at a Halloween party that he attended,” according to NBC News. Johnston was alleged to have spent about 10 minutes in the lowest west tunnel that leads into the Capitol. According to prosecutors, during that time Johnston helped several rioters wash their eyes out, created a “shield wall” using a stolen United States Capitol Police riot shield, and also participated in a push that pinned MPD Officer Daniel Hodges against a door during the riot. Johnston’s participation in the riots was widely publicized almost immediately after the events. Photos of his face began circulating on social media during the events, and in the years leading up to his arrest, the actor was not shy about sending “messages to friends and family in the days after January 6th claiming the events at the U.S. Capitol were exaggerated by the media and that it was a ‘setup’ by the police and Antifa,” according to the prosecution. Following the confirmation that he had appeared in the Capitol riots, Johnston was fired from his role on Bob’s Burgers, where he had appeared in a recurring role as Jimmy Pesto Sr. (Source: NBC News) The post Bob’s Burgers Star Jay Johnston Sentenced to Prison for January 6 Capital Attack Participation appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

ComingSoon’s Jonathan Sim recently flew out to Burbank, California, to visit The Walt Disney Animation Studios for a special press day for Disney’s upcoming movie, Moana 2. From live music to a screening of the first 30 minutes of the film, it was a day to remember. The highlight was interviewing directors Dana Ledoux Miller, […]

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(Photo Credit: ComingSoon) ComingSoon’s Jonathan Sim recently flew out to Burbank, California, to visit The Walt Disney Animation Studios for a special press day for Disney’s upcoming movie, Moana 2. From live music to a screening of the first 30 minutes of the film, it was a day to remember. The highlight was interviewing directors Dana Ledoux Miller, Jason Hand, and David Derrick Jr. “Moana journeys to the far seas of Oceania after receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors,” reads the official synopsis. Jonathan Sim: Moana 2 has this crazy production because it started out as a TV series before turning into a film. When you guys were restructuring it, did you ever have to change anything about it as a story in order to make it work better for film as a medium? Dana Ledoux Miller: I think what we’re so fortunate is that changing it from a TV series to a film just allowed us to go bigger. We really got to, we have 750 incredible artists, and we get to let them shine on the big screen in ways that you can’t when you’re watching it on a TV. One of the best things about Moana 2 is that we have all these incredible characters. I want to talk to you guys about my favorite one, Hei Hei. More specifically, Alan Tudyk as Hei Hei. What a legend. How do you direct Alan Tudyk and all of his noises? Do you have to give him specific direction? Miller: I will say directing Alan as Hei Hei was maybe the highlight of my career. Yeah. But truly he is such an incredible professional and brings so much life to this, but we had conversations about Hei Hei’s motivation. We talked about what do you think Hei Hei’s thinking in this moment? He takes this role so seriously, which I think is what gives it so much life. And he’s a Disney legend. The fact that we get to work with him is incredible. Yeah. I was wondering, do you have to tell him, more chicken-like on this one? Miller: He brings the chicken on. He knows his own. It’s more like, you know, Hei Hei’s feeling a little more lost than usual in this moment, or, Hei Hei’s, you know, he’s really a little bit afraid, but also has no idea what’s going on. You know, it’s that balance. He finds that nuance. Now, I want to do some rapid-fire questions with you. Favorite Moana 2 character? Miller: Kele. David Derrick Jr: Loto. Jason Hand: Maui. Favorite classic Disney movie? Miller: The Little Mermaid. Hand: The Jungle Book. Derrick: The Lion King. The Disney character you’d most like to spend an entire day with? Miller: Moana. Derrick: Same. Hand: Baloo. Favorite Disney song? Derrick: Can it be from Moana 2? It can be, yes. Derrick: I love “Beyond.” Hand: “You’re Welcome.” Miller: “Part of Your World.” Now I feel like every single movie ever made has that crazy story behind it where it was something that you never saw coming when you were making it. Was there ever a story about Moana 2? What was the craziest thing that happened behind the scenes of this film? Hand: You already said it. It went from a series to an incredibly huge feature. Miller: It doesn’t get much bigger than that. Derrick: Yeah, that was crazy. So when you guys were developing the sequel, what was the thing that was the hardest to make different about this film compared to the first one? Because I’ve seen the first 30 minutes, and it seems like it’s gonna be very different, but in your words, what do you think separates Moana 2 the most from the original Moana? Miller: Well, if the first film was about Moana reconnecting to her past Moana 2 is about Moana building a new future for her people. The post Moana 2 Interview: Directors Talk About Sequel, Classic Disney Movies appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

The rumored English Squid Game series from David Fincher is picking up some steam, with Deadline recently reporting the project could be his next. In a recent report, Deadline mentioned that Fincher is working on the project, having joined on to develop it. The report notes though the Fight Club director could still film a […]

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Credit: Netflix The rumored English Squid Game series from David Fincher is picking up some steam, with Deadline recently reporting the project could be his next. In a recent report, Deadline mentioned that Fincher is working on the project, having joined on to develop it. The report notes though the Fight Club director could still film a picture between now and then, the Squid Game series is “likely” what he is set to work on throughout 2025. This isn’t the first time that reports of an English Squid Game from Netflix have popped up. Last year, it was also reported that Fincher had been eyed to helm the project. What do we know about the English Squid Game series? Previous reports from The InSneider’s Jeff Sneider suggested that Netflix was interested in making an American version of the show, although Sneider noted that he didn’t know what a U.S. version of Squid Game would look like. However, he did mention that some audiences’ insistence on not watching foreign language properties is another thing that could make Netflix lean into remaking the series. Fincher’s latest work includes the 2023 action thriller The Killer for Netflix, as well as 2020’s Mank, which was also a Netflix project. Squid Game hails from writer-director Hwang Dong-Hyuk, who is best known for his works on South Korean films such as The Fortress, Miss Granny, and Silenced. It centers around a group of 456 cash-strapped players who accept a strange invitation to compete in children’s games at a remote island in hopes of winning 456 billion won. However, they soon find out that the prize comes with deadly high stakes. A second season of the hit Netflix series is set to premiere on December 26, 2024. (Source: Deadline) The post English Squid Game Series by David Fincher Gets Update appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

The Prince & Me franchise has been one of the most loved romantic movies of the 90s. With Julia Stiles leading the movie as Paige Morgan in the first part, the character being recast with Kam Heskin in The Prince and Me 2: The Royal Wedding was a surprise for many fans. Consequently, they wish […]

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Photo Credit: First Look Studios (via YouTube) The Prince & Me franchise has been one of the most loved romantic movies of the 90s. With Julia Stiles leading the movie as Paige Morgan in the first part, the character being recast with Kam Heskin in The Prince and Me 2: The Royal Wedding was a surprise for many fans. Consequently, they wish to know the reason behind the replacement. Here’s what you need to know about why Stiles was replaced by Heskin for the 2006 sequel, The Prince and Me 2. Why did Julia Stiles’ Paige Morgan get recast with Kam Heskin in The Prince and Me 2? As of writing, it is unclear why Kam Heskin replaced Julia Stiles in the 2006 sequel. Julia Stiles was ruling the rom-com genre with her 1999 classic 10 Things I Hate About You. Hence, the actress appearing in a movie involving the romance between a prince and a college student was something that caught the attention of many fans. While The Prince and Me wasn’t much favored by the critics, it earned an average response from the audience. Becoming a core memory of many people’s childhood, the Julia Stiles starrer earned around $37 million at the box office. However, when it was time for the sequel to be released, the recasting of the actress caught everyone’s attention. In The Prince and Me 2, Kam Heskin joined the cast as Paige Morgan, taking the baton from Stiles. The recast decision urged many fans to question the reason behind it. However, as per a report by The Direct, the reason was never revealed to the public. The outlet suggests that Julia Stiles’ recasting could be linked to budget constraints or her contract. However, neither the actress nor the movie’s makers have confirmed the same. Looking back at The Prince and Me in a 2019 interview with Entertainment Weekly, Julia Stiles said, “The romantic comedies that do it well are the ones that can still use the tropes but reinvent them or make them feel new and refresh the mold.” The post The Prince and Me 2 Recast: Why Kam Heskin Replaced Julia Stiles appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

The Final Jeopardy clue for October 28, 2024.

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[Image Credit: ABC / Jeopardy] Here you’ll find the Final Jeopardy clue for Monday, October 28, 2024. With four Jeopardy wins under his belt, game design director Will Wallace hopes to become an incredible 5-win champion. He has an impressive total of $79,998 from Friday’s match that he wants to extend in today’s episode against health program director Heather Ryan from New York and food sales rep Ian Taylor from Ohio. Here are the question and answer for Final Jeopardy on 10/28/2024, plus the wagers and the winner of the episode. Final Jeopardy Question for October 28 The Final Jeopardy question for October 28, 2024 is in the category of “Stage Musical Settings” and has the following clue: Turned into a Nazi headquarters in 1933, the nightspot Eldorado is said to have inspired this fictional place To prevent spoilers, the correct answer to this clue is located at the bottom of this guide. Final Jeopardy Wagers and Winner for October 28 Ian became the new Jeopardy champion, supplanting Will after he struggled with a Daily Double in the second round. Ian was one of two people to get the Final Jeopardy clue correct. Ian came in with $17,400, which was almost enough to have a runway lead. Still, he provided the correct answer and won an additional $2,201, earning him $19,601 and a solid victory. Heather also came up with the right response, doubling her total from $9,800 to $19,600, just a dollar short of victory. Sadly, Will only had $8,000 and risked $7,998 on an incorrect guess of “Rick’s.” Though he ended up with $2 in third place, he still goes away with a strong sum. Final Jeopardy Answer for October 28 The correct answer for Final Jeopardy on October 28, 2024 is “What is The Kit Kat Club?'” This clue isn’t too difficult since there aren’t that many famous musicals set on stage in Germany that isn’t Cabaret. Directed by Bob Fosse, this film stars Liza Minnelli and Michael York. All three won Oscars, and the movie additionally won Best Cinematography, Film Editing, Original Song Score, Art Direction, and Sound. In the film, American Sally Bowles performs at the Kit Kat Club, inspired by Eldorado which was the name for multiple venues in Berlin before the Nazis took them over. A documentary called “Eldorado: Everything the Nazis Hate” released on Netflix on 2023. The post Final Jeopardy Today October 28, 2024 – Question, Answer, Wages & Winner appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

Netflix has unveiled the release date window for Fear Street: Prom Queen, the upcoming fourth entry into the Fear Street film series.  Fear Street: Prom Queen will be set in 1988 and is set between the first three installments: Fear Street Part One: 1994, Fear Street Part Two: 1978, and Fear Street Part Three: 1666. […]

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Image via Netflix Netflix has unveiled the release date window for Fear Street: Prom Queen, the upcoming fourth entry into the Fear Street film series. Fear Street: Prom Queen will be set in 1988 and is set between the first three installments: Fear Street Part One: 1994, Fear Street Part Two: 1978, and Fear Street Part Three: 1666. All three movies, based on R. L. Stine‘s book series of the same name, arrived on Netflix in July of 2021. Matt Palmer (Calibre) directed Fear Street: Prom Queen, based on Stine’s 1992 book The Prom Queen. It marks the first time the franchise has adapted a particular book by Stine. When is the Netflix release date window for Fear Street: Prom Queen? The newly released poster teases that the upcoming feature will be released sometime in 2025. Palmer co-wrote the script for Fear Street: Prom Queen with Donald McLeary. Fear Street: Prom Queen stars India Fowler (The Nevers), Suzanna Son (The Idol), Fina Strazza (Above the Shadows), David Iacono (The Summer I Turned Pretty), Ella Rubin (The Idea of You), Chris Klein (Sweet Magnolias), Lili Taylor (Outer Range), and Katherine Waterston (The End We Start From). Return to Shadyside High for one unforgettable night. Fear Street: Prom Queen comes Netflix in 2025 ?? pic.twitter.com/W1heyY5SSc — Netflix (@netflix) October 28, 2024 The official synopsis for Fear Street: Prom Queen reads: “In this next installment of the blood-soaked Fear Street franchise, prom season at Shadyside High is underway and the school’s wolfpack of It Girls is busy with its usual sweet and vicious campaigns for the crown. But when a gutsy outsider is unexpectedly nominated to the court, and the other girls start mysteriously disappearing, the class of ’88 is suddenly in for one hell of a prom night.” The film’s producers include Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, and Kori Adelson. The first three installments, directed by Leigh Janiak, are available to stream on Netflix. Fear Street: Prom Queen hits the streamer in 2025. The post Fear Street: Prom Queen Poster Sets Netflix Release Date Window appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

A Jumanji 3 release date has been announced. In 2017, Dwayne Johnson starred alongside Jack Black, Kevin Hart, and Karen Gillan in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, which was directed by Jake Kasdan. A sequel, which was also directed by Kasdan, titled Jumanji: The Next Level then arrived in 2019. In March 2020, Kasdan confirmed […]

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Photo Credit: Sony A Jumanji 3 release date has been announced. In 2017, Dwayne Johnson starred alongside Jack Black, Kevin Hart, and Karen Gillan in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, which was directed by Jake Kasdan. A sequel, which was also directed by Kasdan, titled Jumanji: The Next Level then arrived in 2019. In March 2020, Kasdan confirmed there were plans to make a third Jumanji movie. Now, per Deadline, Jumanji 3 has been given an official release date. When is the Jumanji 3 release date? Jumanji 3 will be released in United States theaters on December 11, 2026, from Sony Pictures. Kasdan, Johnson, Hart, Black, and Gillan are all expected to return for the movie. Plot details remain under wraps at this time. It’s not immediately clear if the real-world teenage versions of the characters played by Johnson, Black, Hart, and Gillan — played in the previous two movies by Alex Wolff, Ser’Darious Blain, Madison Iseman, and Morgan Turner — will also reprise their roles. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle technically serves as a sequel to 195’s Jumanji, which was based on the 1981 children’s picture book of the same name by Chirs Van Allsburg. That movie starred Robin Williams, David Alan Grier, Kirsten Dunst, and Bonnie Hunt. A spin-off, Zathura: A Space Adventure, directed by Jon Favreau then came in 2005. Jumanji has been a major box-office hit for Sony. The 2017 movie made over $950 million at the global box office, while the sequel brought in an impressive $801.7 million. Prior to Jumanji 3, Kasdan and Johnson have reteamed for Red One, which will be released in United States theaters on November 15, 2024. The Christmas adventure movie co-stars Chris Evans, Lucy Liu, Kiernan Shipka, Bonnie Hunt, and J. K. Simmons. The 1995 Jumanji movie and Zathura: A Space Adventure are both currently streaming on Netflix, while Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and Jumanji: The Next Level are available to watch on Hulu. The post Jumanji 3 Release Date Set, Dwayne Johnson & Main Adult Cast Expected to Return appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

Speculation is swirling among Days of Our Lives fans about Brandon Barash possibly leaving the daytime series. Specifically, recent events on the show have led many viewers to wonder if Brandon Barash’s character, Stefan DiMera, might be bidding adieu to the show soon.  So, let’s delve into details about whether Brandon Barash’s Stefan DiMera is […]

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Photo Credit: Peacock (via YouTube) Speculation is swirling among Days of Our Lives fans about Brandon Barash possibly leaving the daytime series. Specifically, recent events on the show have led many viewers to wonder if Brandon Barash’s character, Stefan DiMera, might be bidding adieu to the show soon. So, let’s delve into details about whether Brandon Barash’s Stefan DiMera is leaving Days of Our Live. Is Brandon Barash’s Stefan DiMera leaving Days of Our Lives? Yes, Brandon Barash is officially leaving Days of Our Lives. This news has left fans of Barash’s character, Stefan DiMera, disappointed. Moreover, the actor himself was taken aback by the sudden decision. After rumors circulated about his departure, Barash confirmed in an interview with Soaps.com that Stefan would indeed be leaving. Barash reflected on how he was called into the writers’ office after an emotional day on set. He shared, “I knew exactly what was happening as soon as I was called up to [the boss’] office. And she said, ‘Look, this is not my doing. I don’t like it. And this is no reflection on you or your abilities. You’re very talented. We know your work ethic is very high, but it’s just where we’re deciding to take the character.’” Despite his disappointment, Brandon Barash has accepted the news with grace and expressed optimism for future career opportunities. With his departure, the show’s storyline will now take an unexpected turn. When asked if he would consider returning to Days of Our Lives in the future, Barash explained that he’s been let go by the show twice now and would be “careful.” The actor said, “And, you know, it would have to be very, very right. The terms would have to be right. The story would have to be right. The contract would have to be right. And I would have to be able to trust them. And I’ve lost that. I’ve lost that ability to trust that team, quite frankly.” While he’s uncertain about returning to the show, Barash is looking forward to focusing on his family. The post Why Fans Think Brandon Barash Is Leaving Days of Our Lives appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

Your Monster stars Edmund Donovan and Kayla Foster discussed their roles in the horror romantic comedy movie. Distributed by Vertical, the film is now playing in theaters. “Your Monster tells the story of the soft-spoken actor Laura Franco (Melissa Barrera), who is dumped by her longtime boyfriend (Edmund Donovan) while recovering from surgery and retreats […]

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(Photo Credit: ComingSoon) Your Monster stars Edmund Donovan and Kayla Foster discussed their roles in the horror romantic comedy movie. Distributed by Vertical, the film is now playing in theaters. “Your Monster tells the story of the soft-spoken actor Laura Franco (Melissa Barrera), who is dumped by her longtime boyfriend (Edmund Donovan) while recovering from surgery and retreats to her childhood home to recover. With her future looking bleak, insult is added to injury when Laura discovers her ex is staging a musical that she helped him develop. But out of these gut-wrenching life changes emerges a monster (Tommy Dewey) with whom she finds a connection, encouraging Laura to follow her dreams, open her heart, and fall in love with her inner rage,” says the synopsis. Tyler Treese: Edmund, your character in Your Monster breaks up with his girlfriend while she’s undergoing cancer treatment. It’s not the greatest introduction. What did you think about Jacob when you were reading the script and seeing what kind of guy he was? Edmund Donovan: Yeah, man, it’s rough. I responded mostly to how funny I think the script is, and how it offers such a great opportunity for an actor who has history in the theater to sort of send up some of the things that are silly in theater people. But I had to humanize him to a degree. I had to understand why he was doing what he is doing. But it’s hard to justify it. Kayla, I love the musical within the movie aspect of this, especially in the last act, where we actually get to see the musical going on. How was it getting to perform and do those? They’re a delight to watch. Kayla Foster: Oh my God, it was insane and crazy. It takes years to put up a Broadway musical and we did it in two days, so it was lunacy. Actually, there are more songs that we shot that are not even in the movie. We were ambitious, and we went for it. It was really fun and crazy. We were also doing rehearsals, like dance rehearsals, amidst the entire production. So to get to do it was really fun. I am certainly not a real dancer, and we had real Broadway-level dancers there, so I loved watching them. I was trying to be like, “Can you guys tell me if I look like a complete idiot?” and “Can I just stand behind you while you look beautiful and elegant?” You kept up with everyone and were in sync, so it all worked out. Edmund, you’re playing the director. Did you draw from any aspects of your actual theater background for that character? Donovan: Yeah, I guess. No one specifically, but absolutely. I think he’s just this guy who’s… and we’ve all known people like this in any profession, really, but maybe they’re more common in our profession — in theater. But he’s just this guy who has a total lack of self-awareness and a lack of awareness of his own blind spots and the things that he doesn’t know. He’s sort of holier than thou and thinks he’s brilliant. A woke, perfect guy, and he’s actually incredibly insensitive. Your Monster is now playing in theaters. The post Interview: Your Monster Stars Edmund Donovan & Kayla Foster Talk Horror Comedy appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

The Running Man cast continues to grow, with The Hollywood Reporter noting that William H. Macy has joined the all-star ensemble cast of Edgar Wright’s adaptation of the Stephen King classic. The Emmy winner and Academy Award-nominated actor is set to play the role of a man who assists Ben Richards (played by Glen Powell) […]

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(Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images) The Running Man cast continues to grow, with The Hollywood Reporter noting that William H. Macy has joined the all-star ensemble cast of Edgar Wright’s adaptation of the Stephen King classic. The Emmy winner and Academy Award-nominated actor is set to play the role of a man who assists Ben Richards (played by Glen Powell) while he is on the run. Macy is best known for his major roles in a variety of high-profile films and television series, including Boogie Nights, Air Force One, Magnolia, Shameless, ER, and, most recently, 2024’s Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Who else is in The Running Man cast? The Running Man remake will be led by Anyone But You star Glen Powell, whose character will participate in a real-life survival reality program created by the government. In the game, a contestant must survive 30 days to win the prize of $1 billion while being hunted down by a team of elite hitmen. Additional cast members include Katy O’Brian, Lee Pace, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, Karl Glusman, and Daniel Exra. King’s novel takes place in a dystopian America in 2025. The story revolves around a man named Ben Richards who competes in a deadly reality show to win enough money to help heal his daughter. Powell is playing Richards, while Brolin is believed to be playing the person behind the reality show. The script for the movie was co-written by Wright — known for making movies such as 2004’s Shaun of the Dead, 2010’s Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, 2017’s Baby Driver, and more — and Michael Bacall. Wright produces the movie alongside Nira Park and Simon Kinberg. The Running Man is set to be released in United States theaters on November 21, 2025. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter) The post The Running Man Cast Adds William H. Macy to Edgar Wright’s Adaptation appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

Model Amber Rose has recently pressed accusations against Beyonce. She surprised the renowned singer’s fans after asserting that the “Single Ladies” hitmaker had copied her RNC speech while addressing the crowd at Kamala Harris’ rally in Houston. Thus, these allegations against Beyonce have urged her fandom to take a stand for her and confront Rose. […]

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Photo Credit: Johnny Nunez | WireImage via Getty Images Model Amber Rose has recently pressed accusations against Beyonce. She surprised the renowned singer’s fans after asserting that the “Single Ladies” hitmaker had copied her RNC speech while addressing the crowd at Kamala Harris’ rally in Houston. Thus, these allegations against Beyonce have urged her fandom to take a stand for her and confront Rose. Here is everything to know about what happened between Amber Rose and Beyonce. Amber Rose comments on Beyonce’s rally speech Amber Rose recently took a shot at Beyonce, alleging that the singer copied her speech. On Friday, Beyonce surprised fans when she was present in Houston to support the Democrat presidential candidate, Kamala Harris. Although she didn’t perform, she made quite an entrance. The whole crowd cheered for the singer while she took to the podium to speak about the current Vice-President. According to AP News, in her speech, Beyonce said, “I’m not here as a celebrity, I’m not here as a politician. I’m here as a mother. A mother who cares deeply about the world my children and all of our children live in, a world where we have the freedom to control our bodies, a world where we’re not divided.” She further urged the crowd to vote and then was accompanied by Kelly Rowland on stage when she introduced Harris. The “Crazy in Love” singer stated, “Ladies and gentlemen, please give a big, loud, Texas welcome to the next president of the United States, Vice President Kamala Harris.” This video of Beyonce’s speech was shared on Instagram by the media outlet, The Shade Room. Numerous users added their comments praising her. However, Amber Rose commented, “She wanna be me so bad. Literally took my whole speech.” She spoke at the Republic National Convention which was held in July. Rose alleged that Beyonce’s speech was similar to that, while what she said at the RNC was different. Per Daily Mail, Rose stated at the July RNC that her “whole world revolves around providing for my children, keeping them safe, and giving them an opportunity for a better life.” However, Beyonce fans were not happy with the accusations. They showered Rose with insults, while stating that the speeches were dissimilar. Responding to the criticism after a while, the model asserted in a video by TMZ, “I was literally trolling. I troll my friends all the time. I did not think that was going to make national news when I posted that comment, but I love Beyonce, I know Beyonce and we’ve hung out many times.” The post What Happened to Beyonce & Amber Rose? Rally Speech Controversy Explained appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.

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"It's good for me. Makes me feel useful." Netflix has revealed an official trailer for a comedy series called A Man on the Inside, which will be streaming later in November. This is the next series from Mike Schur, known for creating "Parks & Rec", "The Good Place", "Brooklyn Nine-Nine". This time he's borrowing from another source - this fun series is based on Oscar-nominated Chilean documentary film called The Mole Agent, which was included as one of my favorite documentaries of 2020. Retired professor Charles feels life has nothing new in store for him. He’s become stuck in his routine and grown distant from his daughter. But when he spies a classified ad from a private investigator, he’s inspired to roll the dice on a new adventure, going undercover into the Pacific View Retirement Home in San Francisco to solve the mystery of a stolen family heirloom. Ted Danson stars with Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Stephanie Beatriz, Lilah Richcreek Estrada, Stephen McKinley Henderson, and a cast including: Sally Struthers, Margaret Avery, John Getz, Susan Ruttan, Lori Tan Chinn, Clyde Kusatsu, Marc Evan Jackson, Jama Williamson, Wyatt Yang, and Deuce Basco. I'm a big fan of this doc already and this […]

"It's good for me. Makes me feel useful." Netflix has revealed an official trailer for a comedy series called A Man on the Inside, which will be streaming later in November. This is the next series from Mike Schur, known for creating "Parks & Rec", "The Good Place", "Brooklyn Nine-Nine". This time he's borrowing from another source - this fun series is based on Oscar-nominated Chilean documentary film called The Mole Agent, which was included as one of my favorite documentaries of 2020. Retired professor Charles feels life has nothing new in store for him. He’s become stuck in his routine and grown distant from his daughter. But when he spies a classified ad from a private investigator, he’s inspired to roll the dice on a new adventure, going undercover into the Pacific View Retirement Home in San Francisco to solve the mystery of a stolen family heirloom. Ted Danson stars with Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Stephanie Beatriz, Lilah Richcreek Estrada, Stephen McKinley Henderson, and a cast including: Sally Struthers, Margaret Avery, John Getz, Susan Ruttan, Lori Tan Chinn, Clyde Kusatsu, Marc Evan Jackson, Jama Williamson, Wyatt Yang, and Deuce Basco. I'm a big fan of this doc already and this series looks like an amusing take on the cozy concept. // Continue Reading ›

"This is our chance... to show 'em who's boss!" Prime Video has unveiled an official trailer for a new comedy crime / heist thriller series called The Sticky, which will be streaming starting in December later this year. It's inspired by the true story known as the "Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist" - which really happened in 2011 & 2012. Officially, according to the numbers, it is the "most valuable heist in Canadian history!" How dare anyone steal that precious liquid gold. "Mayhem, murder, and maple syrup." The Sticky is a comedy-drama series about Ruth Landry, a maple syrup farmer who, in defiance of a heartless system, assembles a team of misfits to undertake the Canadian heist of the century. The target: the country's multi-million dollar maple syrup surplus. The acclaimed Margo Martindale stars as Ruth in this, with a series cast featuring Chris Diamantopoulos, Guillaume Cyr, Guy Nadon, Gita Miller, Mickaël Gouin, and Suzanne Clément. Oscar & Emmy winner Jamie Lee Curtis also appears as a guest star in the series (and in this trailer). Extra kooky with crime antics bouncing between Fargo to Super Troopers. This might be hilarious. Here's the first official trailer (+ poster) for Prime […]

"This is our chance... to show 'em who's boss!" Prime Video has unveiled an official trailer for a new comedy crime / heist thriller series called The Sticky, which will be streaming starting in December later this year. It's inspired by the true story known as the "Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist" - which really happened in 2011 & 2012. Officially, according to the numbers, it is the "most valuable heist in Canadian history!" How dare anyone steal that precious liquid gold. "Mayhem, murder, and maple syrup." The Sticky is a comedy-drama series about Ruth Landry, a maple syrup farmer who, in defiance of a heartless system, assembles a team of misfits to undertake the Canadian heist of the century. The target: the country's multi-million dollar maple syrup surplus. The acclaimed Margo Martindale stars as Ruth in this, with a series cast featuring Chris Diamantopoulos, Guillaume Cyr, Guy Nadon, Gita Miller, Mickaël Gouin, and Suzanne Clément. Oscar & Emmy winner Jamie Lee Curtis also appears as a guest star in the series (and in this trailer). Extra kooky with crime antics bouncing between Fargo to Super Troopers. This might be hilarious. // Continue Reading ›

"I'm telling you, it was a setup... I got a bullseye on my back... Do you see what they're doing to me...?" Netflix has unveiled a teaser trailer for an upcoming political thriller series called The Madness, streaming starting at the end of November this fall. "You Can't Escape The Madness." Honestly an accurate description for most of what's happening around the world today anyway in so many political spheres. The Madness is a thriller conspiracy series starring the extraordinarily talented Colman Domingo – media pundit Muncie Daniels, who must fight for his innocence and his life after he stumbles upon a murder deep in the Poconos. Aside from Domingo, the full cast includes Marsha Stephanie Blake, Gabrielle Graham, John Ortiz, Tamsin Topolski, Thaddeus J. Mixson; along with guest stars Deon Cole, Hamish Allan-Headley, Ennis Esmer, Allison Wright, Bradley Whitford, and Stephen McKinley Henderson. This is just a first look teaser so there's barely 15 seconds of footage to see so far, but it does look pretty slick. I'll watch pretty much anything that Domingo appears in because he is always damn good no matter what the role is. Here's the first look teaser (+ poster) for Stephen Belber's series The […]

"I'm telling you, it was a setup... I got a bullseye on my back... Do you see what they're doing to me...?" Netflix has unveiled a teaser trailer for an upcoming political thriller series called The Madness, streaming starting at the end of November this fall. "You Can't Escape The Madness." Honestly an accurate description for most of what's happening around the world today anyway in so many political spheres. The Madness is a thriller conspiracy series starring the extraordinarily talented Colman Domingo – media pundit Muncie Daniels, who must fight for his innocence and his life after he stumbles upon a murder deep in the Poconos. Aside from Domingo, the full cast includes Marsha Stephanie Blake, Gabrielle Graham, John Ortiz, Tamsin Topolski, Thaddeus J. Mixson; along with guest stars Deon Cole, Hamish Allan-Headley, Ennis Esmer, Allison Wright, Bradley Whitford, and Stephen McKinley Henderson. This is just a first look teaser so there's barely 15 seconds of footage to see so far, but it does look pretty slick. I'll watch pretty much anything that Domingo appears in because he is always damn good no matter what the role is. // Continue Reading ›

"Everything was about to get a lot more complicated..." 🎄 Netflix has revealed the official trailer for That Christmas, an animated comedy about Christmas from Netflix partner Locksmith Animation. The script is co-written by British writer mastermind Richard Curtis (Notting Hill, Bridget Jones's Diary, Love Actually, About Time, Yesterday). "The story of a Christmas that needed more than just a sack full of fixing." That Christmas follows a series of entwined tales about family and friends, love and loneliness, and Santa Claus making a big mistake, not to mention an enormous number of turkeys. This features a massive voice cast: Brian Cox [as Santa], Fiona Shaw, Jodie Whittaker, Lolly Adefope, Alex Macqueen, Katherine Parkinson, Sindhu Vee, India Brown, Zazie Hayhurst, Sienna Sayer, Jack Wisniewski, Rosie Cavaliero, Paul Kaye, Guz Khan, Andy Nyman, Bronte Smith, with Bill Nighy and Rhys Darby.. Curtis adds: "This has been the most amazing adventure, my first animated film. It’s been especially exciting to see the whole world I imagined come to life beyond my wildest dreams - and populated by a dream bunch of actors, their wonderful voices turned into such rich and funny characters." An ensemble comedy with a batch of different stories (similar […]

"Everything was about to get a lot more complicated..." 🎄 Netflix has revealed the official trailer for That Christmas, an animated comedy about Christmas from Netflix partner Locksmith Animation. The script is co-written by British writer mastermind Richard Curtis (Notting Hill, Bridget Jones's Diary, Love Actually, About Time, Yesterday). "The story of a Christmas that needed more than just a sack full of fixing." That Christmas follows a series of entwined tales about family and friends, love and loneliness, and Santa Claus making a big mistake, not to mention an enormous number of turkeys. This features a massive voice cast: Brian Cox [as Santa], Fiona Shaw, Jodie Whittaker, Lolly Adefope, Alex Macqueen, Katherine Parkinson, Sindhu Vee, India Brown, Zazie Hayhurst, Sienna Sayer, Jack Wisniewski, Rosie Cavaliero, Paul Kaye, Guz Khan, Andy Nyman, Bronte Smith, with Bill Nighy and Rhys Darby.. Curtis adds: "This has been the most amazing adventure, my first animated film. It’s been especially exciting to see the whole world I imagined come to life beyond my wildest dreams - and populated by a dream bunch of actors, their wonderful voices turned into such rich and funny characters." An ensemble comedy with a batch of different stories (similar to Love Actually?) together - this looks like it will be all kinds of goofy fun. // Continue Reading ›

"Men die, oil companies don't. Journey into the patch..." Paramount+ has revealed the second trailer for the next Taylor Sheridan thriller series called Landman, set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas. Once again about greed & power, like most of his series. The first trailer dropped a few months ago - and the series is ready to stream in a few more weeks. Sheridan has been creating more crime / mob / greed series including Tulsa King and Special Ops: Lioness. This is his next new creation, based on a podcast about the oil world in Texas. A modern-day tale of fortune seeking in the world of oil rigs. The series is an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big, it's reshaping our climate, our economy and our geopolitics. Billy Bob Thornton stars with Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph, Jacob Lofland, Kayla Wallace, James Jordan, Mark Collie, Paulina Chávez, and Demi Moore; with Jon Hamm in a recurring guest role (as an oil exec), plus Andy Garcia and Michael Peña as guest stars. This looks well made and wild and captivating, though I hate seeing any of these oil schmucks prospering. Gross. As with most […]

"Men die, oil companies don't. Journey into the patch..." Paramount+ has revealed the second trailer for the next Taylor Sheridan thriller series called Landman, set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas. Once again about greed & power, like most of his series. The first trailer dropped a few months ago - and the series is ready to stream in a few more weeks. Sheridan has been creating more crime / mob / greed series including Tulsa King and Special Ops: Lioness. This is his next new creation, based on a podcast about the oil world in Texas. A modern-day tale of fortune seeking in the world of oil rigs. The series is an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big, it's reshaping our climate, our economy and our geopolitics. Billy Bob Thornton stars with Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph, Jacob Lofland, Kayla Wallace, James Jordan, Mark Collie, Paulina Chávez, and Demi Moore; with Jon Hamm in a recurring guest role (as an oil exec), plus Andy Garcia and Michael Peña as guest stars. This looks well made and wild and captivating, though I hate seeing any of these oil schmucks prospering. Gross. As with most of Sheridan's series, this looks like a full-on gangster story than anything else. Fire it up below. // Continue Reading ›

"We have to tell the others..." Signature Entertainment in the UK has unveiled an official trailer for an indie sci-fi romantic thriller called Turn Me On, set in an emotionless dystopian future. This just premiered at the San Sebastian Film Festival and is already set for a UK debut next week on VOD, while still playing at film festivals without any US release date set yet. In a lifeless world, one couple will find their spark again in this dystopian romcom. In a world where the inconvenience of human emotion has been eradicated by a government-imposed daily vitamin, one young couple skips their dose and discovers love, joy, sex and all the baggage that comes with it. A young couple (named Joy and William) discover many new feelings, but realize they come with more challenges as well. Starring Bel Powley, Nick Robinson, Justin H. Min, Griffin Newman, Nesta Cooper, Patti Harrison, and D'Arcy Carden. This is the same concept as the sci-fi romance film Equals (2015) with Kristen Stewart, literally the exact same thing, which is a bit strange to see it all over again. But why not? I guess people still can't handle their emotions. I do really like […]

"We have to tell the others..." Signature Entertainment in the UK has unveiled an official trailer for an indie sci-fi romantic thriller called Turn Me On, set in an emotionless dystopian future. This just premiered at the San Sebastian Film Festival and is already set for a UK debut next week on VOD, while still playing at film festivals without any US release date set yet. In a lifeless world, one couple will find their spark again in this dystopian romcom. In a world where the inconvenience of human emotion has been eradicated by a government-imposed daily vitamin, one young couple skips their dose and discovers love, joy, sex and all the baggage that comes with it. A young couple (named Joy and William) discover many new feelings, but realize they come with more challenges as well. Starring Bel Powley, Nick Robinson, Justin H. Min, Griffin Newman, Nesta Cooper, Patti Harrison, and D'Arcy Carden. This is the same concept as the sci-fi romance film Equals (2015) with Kristen Stewart, literally the exact same thing, which is a bit strange to see it all over again. But why not? I guess people still can't handle their emotions. I do really like this cast. // Continue Reading ›

"Sometimes it feels like our country is at war with itself." Gravitas Ventures has revealed the official trailer for an indie film titled A Great Divide, marking the feature directorial debut of filmmaker Jean Shim. This premiered last year at the Bentonville Film Fest, playing at the Heartland & Hawaii Film Festivals as well, though this is the first time we've encountered it. Always good to discover more "where did this come from?" indie gems. The Lee family leave the Bay Area for a fresh start living in the rural expanses of Wyoming, only to encounter hostility, racism, and xenophobia in their new small town community. How they confront these issues will break them – or make them stronger. A Great Divide also focuses on their son Benjamin, played Emerson Min, struggling with his new life. Jae Suh Park and Ken Jeong co-star as his parents, along with MeeWha Alana Lee as Grandma, Jaime McShane, Margaret Cho, Marshall Allman, Seamus Dever, West Mulholland, and Miya Cech (from the "Avatar: The Last Airbender" series). This looks like a real heartfelt, earnest, beautifully-shot story unafraid to deal with the rotten truth about American racism, while still being a love letter to America […]

"Sometimes it feels like our country is at war with itself." Gravitas Ventures has revealed the official trailer for an indie film titled A Great Divide, marking the feature directorial debut of filmmaker Jean Shim. This premiered last year at the Bentonville Film Fest, playing at the Heartland & Hawaii Film Festivals as well, though this is the first time we've encountered it. Always good to discover more "where did this come from?" indie gems. The Lee family leave the Bay Area for a fresh start living in the rural expanses of Wyoming, only to encounter hostility, racism, and xenophobia in their new small town community. How they confront these issues will break them – or make them stronger. A Great Divide also focuses on their son Benjamin, played Emerson Min, struggling with his new life. Jae Suh Park and Ken Jeong co-star as his parents, along with MeeWha Alana Lee as Grandma, Jaime McShane, Margaret Cho, Marshall Allman, Seamus Dever, West Mulholland, and Miya Cech (from the "Avatar: The Last Airbender" series). This looks like a real heartfelt, earnest, beautifully-shot story unafraid to deal with the rotten truth about American racism, while still being a love letter to America and all that it can provide. This trailer really grabbed my attention. // Continue Reading ›

"Since I was 16, playing live has been a deep and lasting part of who I am – and how I justify my existence here on Earth." Hulu is releasing this documentary streaming - the latest look at the touring life of iconic musician Bruce Springsteen. From director Thom Zimny, Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band offers the most in-depth look ever at the creation of the band's legendary live performances, including footage of rehearsals, backstage moments, rare archival clips, and many personal reflections from Springsteen himself. It's more than just a "road diary" about their most recent tour, it's a deep dive into the world of live performances and rock concerts, and what it's like for the musicians to play to giant audiences day after day after day. It premiered at the 2024 Toronto Film Festival - they also add: "Springsteen could be called a poet, a master craftsman, a voice of his generation. Above all, he is a magnificent performer, and leader of one of the world's greatest-ever live rock bands. Road Diary offers an inside look at how he and the E Street Band create what their fans pay to see — 'the intensity of […]

"Since I was 16, playing live has been a deep and lasting part of who I am – and how I justify my existence here on Earth." Hulu is releasing this documentary streaming - the latest look at the touring life of iconic musician Bruce Springsteen. From director Thom Zimny, Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band offers the most in-depth look ever at the creation of the band's legendary live performances, including footage of rehearsals, backstage moments, rare archival clips, and many personal reflections from Springsteen himself. It's more than just a "road diary" about their most recent tour, it's a deep dive into the world of live performances and rock concerts, and what it's like for the musicians to play to giant audiences day after day after day. It premiered at the 2024 Toronto Film Festival - they also add: "Springsteen could be called a poet, a master craftsman, a voice of his generation. Above all, he is a magnificent performer, and leader of one of the world's greatest-ever live rock bands. Road Diary offers an inside look at how he and the E Street Band create what their fans pay to see — 'the intensity of your presence.'" This uplifting rock doc is already available to watch - Hulu released it this weekend for everyone to enjoy at home. Have a look. // Continue Reading ›

"I thought I got hired here to talk about real cinema." Ha! Oh, you wish buddy. Freestyle Digital Media is finally releasing this acclaimed Canadian indie film in America. I Like Movies is the feature directorial debut of Canadian filmmaker Chandler Levack and it premiered at the 2022 Toronto Film Festival a few years ago. It's an exceptionally smart, nuanced, entirely original take on a young movie nerd geeking out over his job at a video store. Although he comes to learn that his obsession with movies prevents him from connecting with others. Set in the early 2000s (back when video stores still existed), Lawrence Kweller, a socially inept 17-year old cinephile, gets a job at a video store, where he forms a complicated friendship with his older female manager. I Like Movies stars Isaiah Lehtinen as Lawrence, along with Romina D'Ugo, Krista Bridges, Percy Hynes White, Alex Ateah, and Andy McQueen. I wrote a rave review of this film in 2022, calling it "a remarkably empathetic and warm-hearted film about the challenges of growing up as a nerd and growing into yourself." Highly recommend watching I Like Movies once it's on VOD in the US. Here's the official US […]

"I thought I got hired here to talk about real cinema." Ha! Oh, you wish buddy. Freestyle Digital Media is finally releasing this acclaimed Canadian indie film in America. I Like Movies is the feature directorial debut of Canadian filmmaker Chandler Levack and it premiered at the 2022 Toronto Film Festival a few years ago. It's an exceptionally smart, nuanced, entirely original take on a young movie nerd geeking out over his job at a video store. Although he comes to learn that his obsession with movies prevents him from connecting with others. Set in the early 2000s (back when video stores still existed), Lawrence Kweller, a socially inept 17-year old cinephile, gets a job at a video store, where he forms a complicated friendship with his older female manager. I Like Movies stars Isaiah Lehtinen as Lawrence, along with Romina D'Ugo, Krista Bridges, Percy Hynes White, Alex Ateah, and Andy McQueen. I wrote a rave review of this film in 2022, calling it "a remarkably empathetic and warm-hearted film about the challenges of growing up as a nerd and growing into yourself." Highly recommend watching I Like Movies once it's on VOD in the US. // Continue Reading ›

"You cannot tell anyone about us!" Netflix has unveiled an official trailer for yet another holiday romantic comedy out this season, this one titled Our Little Secret. Oh, how cute! Wait, what is the little secret? A crossover of old lovers end up at the same home for the holidays. 🎄 Here's the pitch: Two resentful exes are forced to spend Christmas under the same roof after discovering that their current partners are siblings. It sounds exactly like the kind of movie many folks will avoid, while some will be ready to watch it right away. Lindsay Lohan stars as Avery, with a funny comedy cast including Ian Harding, Tim Meadows, Jon Rudnitsky, Henry Czerny, Judy Reyes, Chris Parnell, and Kristin Chenoweth. Right in the middle of Our Little Secret is Erica Morgan, played by Chenoweth, the matriarch of all this yuletide mess. "There's a lot of surprise family 6-degrees-of-separation issues ahead, which is fun to play." Netflix also put out trailers this week for Hallmark-esque holiday romcoms Hot Frosty and The Merry Gentlemen. One might be good. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Stephen Herek's film Our Little Secret, from Netflix's YouTube: Lindsay Lohan finds herself trapped in […]

"You cannot tell anyone about us!" Netflix has unveiled an official trailer for yet another holiday romantic comedy out this season, this one titled Our Little Secret. Oh, how cute! Wait, what is the little secret? A crossover of old lovers end up at the same home for the holidays. 🎄 Here's the pitch: Two resentful exes are forced to spend Christmas under the same roof after discovering that their current partners are siblings. It sounds exactly like the kind of movie many folks will avoid, while some will be ready to watch it right away. Lindsay Lohan stars as Avery, with a funny comedy cast including Ian Harding, Tim Meadows, Jon Rudnitsky, Henry Czerny, Judy Reyes, Chris Parnell, and Kristin Chenoweth. Right in the middle of Our Little Secret is Erica Morgan, played by Chenoweth, the matriarch of all this yuletide mess. "There's a lot of surprise family 6-degrees-of-separation issues ahead, which is fun to play." Netflix also put out trailers this week for Hallmark-esque holiday romcoms Hot Frosty and The Merry Gentlemen. One might be good. // Continue Reading ›

"This is about our freedom, our families!" Altitude Films has revealed the first trailer for the film William Tell, an epic new look at this iconic fictional character. It just premiered at the 2024 Toronto Film Festival last month to mostly mixed reviews, and it's set for a UK release in January. Though no US release has been set. As the nations of medieval Europe struggle for power, the ruthless Austrian Empire invades neighboring Switzerland, and a peaceful huntsman, William Tell, is thrust into the heart of their resistance. The story unfolds in the 14th Century amidst the days of the Holy Roman Empire where Europe's nations fiercely vie for supremacy and the ambitious Austrians, desiring more land, encroach upon Switzerland, a serene and pastoral nation. TIFF says it is "full of bravery, honour, and some dazzling battles, this big-screen version of the legendary hero’s tale is pure pleasure to watch. William Tell may or may not have existed in real life, but his story is so irresistible that it has become the origin story of Switzerland." Claes Bang stars as William Tell, in a cast including Connor Swindells, Golshifteh Farahani, Jonah Hauer-King, Ellie Bamber, Rafe Spall, Emily Beecham, Jonathan […]

"This is about our freedom, our families!" Altitude Films has revealed the first trailer for the film William Tell, an epic new look at this iconic fictional character. It just premiered at the 2024 Toronto Film Festival last month to mostly mixed reviews, and it's set for a UK release in January. Though no US release has been set. As the nations of medieval Europe struggle for power, the ruthless Austrian Empire invades neighboring Switzerland, and a peaceful huntsman, William Tell, is thrust into the heart of their resistance. The story unfolds in the 14th Century amidst the days of the Holy Roman Empire where Europe's nations fiercely vie for supremacy and the ambitious Austrians, desiring more land, encroach upon Switzerland, a serene and pastoral nation. TIFF says it is "full of bravery, honour, and some dazzling battles, this big-screen version of the legendary hero’s tale is pure pleasure to watch. William Tell may or may not have existed in real life, but his story is so irresistible that it has become the origin story of Switzerland." Claes Bang stars as William Tell, in a cast including Connor Swindells, Golshifteh Farahani, Jonah Hauer-King, Ellie Bamber, Rafe Spall, Emily Beecham, Jonathan Pryce, and Sir Ben Kingsley. This does look epic & glorious. // Continue Reading ›

"I would die for a united Ireland." FX on Hulu has revealed the full trailer for a series called Say Nothing, set in Belfast during the infamous The Troubles period. This historical drama limited series is created by Josh Zetumer for Disney+ and it's produced by FX Productions. Strangely not an Irish production and not really made for either Irish or UK audiences despite being about what happened over there. Detailing four generations in Northern Ireland during The Troubles, it is an adaptation of the book Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland by Patrick Radden Keefe. The claim is that it's a story of "both sides", but I do wonder if there's some kind of political angle buried within. Not to mention it feels odd adding in humor. Just to say that a divided nation is bad. The series follows the lives of people growing up in Belfast in the 1970s, 80s and 90s. Starring Lola Petticrew, Hazel Doupe, Anthony Boyle, Josh Finan, & Maxine Peake. For another great film about Belfast, Ireland watch Kneecap also from this year. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for FX's thriller series Say Nothing, direct from YouTube: […]

"I would die for a united Ireland." FX on Hulu has revealed the full trailer for a series called Say Nothing, set in Belfast during the infamous The Troubles period. This historical drama limited series is created by Josh Zetumer for Disney+ and it's produced by FX Productions. Strangely not an Irish production and not really made for either Irish or UK audiences despite being about what happened over there. Detailing four generations in Northern Ireland during The Troubles, it is an adaptation of the book Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland by Patrick Radden Keefe. The claim is that it's a story of "both sides", but I do wonder if there's some kind of political angle buried within. Not to mention it feels odd adding in humor. Just to say that a divided nation is bad. The series follows the lives of people growing up in Belfast in the 1970s, 80s and 90s. Starring Lola Petticrew, Hazel Doupe, Anthony Boyle, Josh Finan, & Maxine Peake. For another great film about Belfast, Ireland watch Kneecap also from this year. // Continue Reading ›

"This is in your mind! It is not real! You are real!" An early festival teaser has debuted for an indie horror film premiering this month at the 2024 Austin Film Festival, playing in their Dark Matters Features section. The film is called The Fetch, marking the feature directorial debut of indie genre filmmaker J.C. Doler, telling an eerie tale of grief & demons. Following the death of his only son, a grieving father is haunted by a terrifying demon known in Irish folklore as the Fetch. A fetch is a supernatural double or an apparition of a living person. The sighting of a fetch is regarded as an omen, usually for impending death... The indie film stars Robert Longstreet, Aleksa Palladino, Logan Donovan, Shannon Cochran, & Tripp Toupal. Well damn this looks actually quite scary and especially creepy with all the weird gross hands popping out of everywhere. Plus evil doppelgangers appearing randomly. Ah no, thank you. Horror fans should take a look. Here's the first teaser trailer (+ poster) for J.C. Doler's horror film The Fetch, direct from YouTube: Following the death of his only son, a grieving father is haunted by a demon known in Irish folklore […]

"This is in your mind! It is not real! You are real!" An early festival teaser has debuted for an indie horror film premiering this month at the 2024 Austin Film Festival, playing in their Dark Matters Features section. The film is called The Fetch, marking the feature directorial debut of indie genre filmmaker J.C. Doler, telling an eerie tale of grief & demons. Following the death of his only son, a grieving father is haunted by a terrifying demon known in Irish folklore as the Fetch. A fetch is a supernatural double or an apparition of a living person. The sighting of a fetch is regarded as an omen, usually for impending death... The indie film stars Robert Longstreet, Aleksa Palladino, Logan Donovan, Shannon Cochran, & Tripp Toupal. Well damn this looks actually quite scary and especially creepy with all the weird gross hands popping out of everywhere. Plus evil doppelgangers appearing randomly. Ah no, thank you. Horror fans should take a look. // Continue Reading ›

"You deployed undercover for years... people come back damaged from that!" Showtime has revealed the full official trailer for a dark clandestine thriller series called The Agency, another undercover agent series about the dangerous world of secret operations and undercover agents. This stars Michael Fassbender as the agent at the center of the story, which makes this feel like a continuation of Fincher's The Killer movie, especially with such a similar title. Based on the French series The Bureau (2015), and created by writers Jez & John-Henry Butterwort, The Agency is an espionage thriller set within the department responsible for training and handling deep-cover agents on long-term missions who live under false identities for years, trying to identify & recruit intelligence sources. Martian (Fassbender) is ordered to abandon his undercover life and return to London Station. When the love he left behind reappears, romance reignites. His career, his real identity and his mission are pitted against his heart; hurling them both right into a deadly game. The impressive series cast includes Jeffrey Wright, Jodie Turner-Smith, Katherine Waterston, John Magaro, Alex Reznik, Andrew Brooke, Harriet Sansom Harris, India Fowler, Saura Lightfoot-Leon, Reza Brojerdi, and Richard Gere. Ready for streaming this November […]

"You deployed undercover for years... people come back damaged from that!" Showtime has revealed the full official trailer for a dark clandestine thriller series called The Agency, another undercover agent series about the dangerous world of secret operations and undercover agents. This stars Michael Fassbender as the agent at the center of the story, which makes this feel like a continuation of Fincher's The Killer movie, especially with such a similar title. Based on the French series The Bureau (2015), and created by writers Jez & John-Henry Butterwort, The Agency is an espionage thriller set within the department responsible for training and handling deep-cover agents on long-term missions who live under false identities for years, trying to identify & recruit intelligence sources. Martian (Fassbender) is ordered to abandon his undercover life and return to London Station. When the love he left behind reappears, romance reignites. His career, his real identity and his mission are pitted against his heart; hurling them both right into a deadly game. The impressive series cast includes Jeffrey Wright, Jodie Turner-Smith, Katherine Waterston, John Magaro, Alex Reznik, Andrew Brooke, Harriet Sansom Harris, India Fowler, Saura Lightfoot-Leon, Reza Brojerdi, and Richard Gere. Ready for streaming this November if anyone wants to watch. // Continue Reading ›

"She always wanted people to know their own brilliance and creativity." Magnolia Pictures has unveiled an official trailer for a documentary film called The World According to Allee Willis, a life-affirming and deeply inspiring look at an amazing artist named Allee Willis. Willis passed away in 2019 at the age of 72, but left behind tons of archival footage and recordings, which have been put together to make this doc film about her. Songwriter / artist Allee Willis began filming her life as a kid in 1950s Detroit & never stopped. She pursued creative expression at all costs while struggling to fit established gender and sexual norms - until she found a path to love through self-acceptance. Willis co-wrote hit songs including "September" & "Boogie Wonderland" by Earth, Wind & Fire, "What Have I Done to Deserve This?" by Pet Shop Boys. She also won two Grammy Awards for Beverly Hills Cop and The Color Purple. The doc features appearances by tons of big names including Mark Cuban, Cyndi Lauper, Lily Tomlin, Paul Reubens, Michael Patrick King, Patti LaBelle, Pet Shop Boys, and Mark Mothersbaugh (of Devo fame). I'm fascinated to learn all about her. Official trailer (+ posters) for […]

"She always wanted people to know their own brilliance and creativity." Magnolia Pictures has unveiled an official trailer for a documentary film called The World According to Allee Willis, a life-affirming and deeply inspiring look at an amazing artist named Allee Willis. Willis passed away in 2019 at the age of 72, but left behind tons of archival footage and recordings, which have been put together to make this doc film about her. Songwriter / artist Allee Willis began filming her life as a kid in 1950s Detroit & never stopped. She pursued creative expression at all costs while struggling to fit established gender and sexual norms - until she found a path to love through self-acceptance. Willis co-wrote hit songs including "September" & "Boogie Wonderland" by Earth, Wind & Fire, "What Have I Done to Deserve This?" by Pet Shop Boys. She also won two Grammy Awards for Beverly Hills Cop and The Color Purple. The doc features appearances by tons of big names including Mark Cuban, Cyndi Lauper, Lily Tomlin, Paul Reubens, Michael Patrick King, Patti LaBelle, Pet Shop Boys, and Mark Mothersbaugh (of Devo fame). I'm fascinated to learn all about her. // Continue Reading ›

"Everything about this film feels incredibly authentic. It's a true portrayal of London." Apple TV has just unveiled a behind-the-scenes featurette providing a quick look at Steve McQueen's latest - a WWII drama set in London called Blitz. Taking place during the bombings on London at the start of WWII, following a young boy lost in the city. This premiered at the 2024 London & NYFF Film Festivals and will be opening in November in theaters first before it's later on Apple TV to stream at home. Nice to see McQueen on set in some of this footage. A defiant young boy goes on an adventure running around London during the war only to find himself in immense peril, while a distraught Rita searches for her missing son. Saoirse Ronan is Rita, with Elliott Heffernan as her 9-year-old son George. The full ensemble cast in this features Harris Dickinson, Benjamin Clementine, Kathy Burke, Paul Weller, Stephen Graham, CJ Beckford, Leigh Gill, Mica Ricketts, Alex Jennings, Joshua McGuire, Hayley Squires, Erin Kellyman and Sally Messham. This is an even better trailer than the actual trailer for it. I'm even more excited to watch it now! Looks immersive & powerful, as a […]

"Everything about this film feels incredibly authentic. It's a true portrayal of London." Apple TV has just unveiled a behind-the-scenes featurette providing a quick look at Steve McQueen's latest - a WWII drama set in London called Blitz. Taking place during the bombings on London at the start of WWII, following a young boy lost in the city. This premiered at the 2024 London & NYFF Film Festivals and will be opening in November in theaters first before it's later on Apple TV to stream at home. Nice to see McQueen on set in some of this footage. A defiant young boy goes on an adventure running around London during the war only to find himself in immense peril, while a distraught Rita searches for her missing son. Saoirse Ronan is Rita, with Elliott Heffernan as her 9-year-old son George. The full ensemble cast in this features Harris Dickinson, Benjamin Clementine, Kathy Burke, Paul Weller, Stephen Graham, CJ Beckford, Leigh Gill, Mica Ricketts, Alex Jennings, Joshua McGuire, Hayley Squires, Erin Kellyman and Sally Messham. This is an even better trailer than the actual trailer for it. I'm even more excited to watch it now! Looks immersive & powerful, as a good Steve McQueen film usually is. And playing in theaters soon. // Continue Reading ›

"The true cost of search and rescue." The outdoor clothing brand Arc'teryx presents this incredible short documentary film called 109 Below, telling the story of a harrowing rescue in the early 80s. The 14-minute short is made by Nick Martini and Stept Studios with remarkable shots and recreations. In 1982, mountain rescue volunteers attempt to locate and retrieve missing hikers lost in a snow storm up on New Hampshire's Mount Washington (see Google Maps) - known as one of the coldest places. "A tale of resilience, grit and about how an attempted rescue changed not only the course of two climbers' lives - but also the future of prosthetics, forever." The filmmakers add: "We created this film alongside a team of incredible filmmakers who share a profound love for the mountains and the communities that surround them. Two years on, this story continues to resonate deeply with us all." With Joe Lentini, Hugh Herr, Alexa Siegel, Paul Cormier. This is such a well-made doc that grabs your attention and holds onto it right until the end. Worth a watch. Thanks to Vimeo Staff Picks for the tip on this short film online. Here's the full intro via Vimeo: "A tale […]

"The true cost of search and rescue." The outdoor clothing brand Arc'teryx presents this incredible short documentary film called 109 Below, telling the story of a harrowing rescue in the early 80s. The 14-minute short is made by Nick Martini and Stept Studios with remarkable shots and recreations. In 1982, mountain rescue volunteers attempt to locate and retrieve missing hikers lost in a snow storm up on New Hampshire's Mount Washington (see Google Maps) - known as one of the coldest places. "A tale of resilience, grit and about how an attempted rescue changed not only the course of two climbers' lives - but also the future of prosthetics, forever." The filmmakers add: "We created this film alongside a team of incredible filmmakers who share a profound love for the mountains and the communities that surround them. Two years on, this story continues to resonate deeply with us all." With Joe Lentini, Hugh Herr, Alexa Siegel, Paul Cormier. This is such a well-made doc that grabs your attention and holds onto it right until the end. Worth a watch. // Continue Reading ›

"I'm just trying to figure out how everything works around here..." Prime Video has revealed the full trailer for Cruel Intentions, a 2024 update on the 90s movie of the same name. Ready to view in November if anyone wants to watch. This is the 3rd attempt at a TV series based on the world of Cruel Intentions (1999) which was adapted from the French novel. The straight-to-video sequel Cruel Intentions 2 (2000), with Amy Adams replacing Sarah Michelle Gellar, was originally a scripted series before being re-edited into a feature. Gellar would later reprise her role as Kathryn in 2016 for the NBC pilot Cruel Intentions (2016), which was not ordered to series. After a hazing incident at their elite college, step-siblings Caroline and Lucien set about to preserve their power and reputation by seducing the daughter of the Vice President of the United States. PV's Cruel Intentions series stars Sarah Catherine Hook as Caroline and Zac Burgess as Lucien, plus Savannah Lee Smith, Sara Silva, John Harlan Kim, Khobe Clarke, Sean Patrick Thomas, & Brooke Lena Johnson. So many rich & beautiful people in this series. Watch out for the dangerous ones. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) […]

"I'm just trying to figure out how everything works around here..." Prime Video has revealed the full trailer for Cruel Intentions, a 2024 update on the 90s movie of the same name. Ready to view in November if anyone wants to watch. This is the 3rd attempt at a TV series based on the world of Cruel Intentions (1999) which was adapted from the French novel. The straight-to-video sequel Cruel Intentions 2 (2000), with Amy Adams replacing Sarah Michelle Gellar, was originally a scripted series before being re-edited into a feature. Gellar would later reprise her role as Kathryn in 2016 for the NBC pilot Cruel Intentions (2016), which was not ordered to series. After a hazing incident at their elite college, step-siblings Caroline and Lucien set about to preserve their power and reputation by seducing the daughter of the Vice President of the United States. PV's Cruel Intentions series stars Sarah Catherine Hook as Caroline and Zac Burgess as Lucien, plus Savannah Lee Smith, Sara Silva, John Harlan Kim, Khobe Clarke, Sean Patrick Thomas, & Brooke Lena Johnson. So many rich & beautiful people in this series. Watch out for the dangerous ones. // Continue Reading ›

"We need the money! ASAP!" Sony Pictures has unveiled an official trailer for One of Them Days, a buddy comedy written & directed by the team behind the "Rap Sh!t" series on Max. This is set to open in theaters January 2025, one of these dumb & fun comedies being primed for release when everyone needs something to laugh at in January. Another raucous comedy about people trying to find some cash fast. "It's gonna be One of Them Days." When best friends and roommates Dreux and Alyssa discover Alyssa's boyfriend has blown their rent money (uh oh), the duo finds themselves going to extremes in a race against the clock to avoid eviction and keep their friendship intact. Keke Palmer & SZA star as Dreux & Alyssa, respectively, with a fun ensemble cast including Maude Apatow, Lil Rel Howery, Janelle James, Katt Williams, Gabrielle Dennis, Vanessa Bell Calloway, and Amin Joseph. All the bank loan jokes are the funniest. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Lawrence Lamont's comedy One of Them Days, from YouTube: Best friends and roommates Dreux (Keke Palmer) and Alyssa (SZA) are about to have One of Them Days. When they discover that Alyssa's boyfriend […]

"We need the money! ASAP!" Sony Pictures has unveiled an official trailer for One of Them Days, a buddy comedy written & directed by the team behind the "Rap Sh!t" series on Max. This is set to open in theaters January 2025, one of these dumb & fun comedies being primed for release when everyone needs something to laugh at in January. Another raucous comedy about people trying to find some cash fast. "It's gonna be One of Them Days." When best friends and roommates Dreux and Alyssa discover Alyssa's boyfriend has blown their rent money (uh oh), the duo finds themselves going to extremes in a race against the clock to avoid eviction and keep their friendship intact. Keke Palmer & SZA star as Dreux & Alyssa, respectively, with a fun ensemble cast including Maude Apatow, Lil Rel Howery, Janelle James, Katt Williams, Gabrielle Dennis, Vanessa Bell Calloway, and Amin Joseph. All the bank loan jokes are the funniest. // Continue Reading ›

"It was important for me to sing and play on set because it was in the spirit of the movie to do it live." Searchlight Pictures has revealed a new behind-the-scenes featurette for the film A Complete Unknown, opening in theaters this December. We also featured the official trailer a few weeks ago as they begin their big marketing push for the release. The film is about the early days of maestro musician Bob Dylan's life. At the Newport Folk Festival in 1965, a young Bob Dylan shakes up his act on the folk music scene by going electric and siring rock as the voice of a generation - defining one of the most transformative moments in 20th century music. Timothée Chalamet stars as a young Bob Dylan in this film written and directed by James Mangold, coming off of his work on the Indiana Jones movie. It also stars Edward Norton as Pete Seeger, Elle Fanning as Sylvie Russo, Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez, Boyd Holbrook as Johnny Cash, plus Dan Fogler, Norbert Leo Butz, & Scoot McNairy as Woody Guthrie. This featurette reveals how Chalamet performed live guitar, vocals, and even harmonica solos in the film. Still think […]

"It was important for me to sing and play on set because it was in the spirit of the movie to do it live." Searchlight Pictures has revealed a new behind-the-scenes featurette for the film A Complete Unknown, opening in theaters this December. We also featured the official trailer a few weeks ago as they begin their big marketing push for the release. The film is about the early days of maestro musician Bob Dylan's life. At the Newport Folk Festival in 1965, a young Bob Dylan shakes up his act on the folk music scene by going electric and siring rock as the voice of a generation - defining one of the most transformative moments in 20th century music. Timothée Chalamet stars as a young Bob Dylan in this film written and directed by James Mangold, coming off of his work on the Indiana Jones movie. It also stars Edward Norton as Pete Seeger, Elle Fanning as Sylvie Russo, Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez, Boyd Holbrook as Johnny Cash, plus Dan Fogler, Norbert Leo Butz, & Scoot McNairy as Woody Guthrie. This featurette reveals how Chalamet performed live guitar, vocals, and even harmonica solos in the film. Still think it looks quite good. // Continue Reading ›

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Preview:The first look at Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen is online.He’ll star in ‘Deliver Me from Nowhere,’ directed by Scott Cooper.Jeremy Strong, Paul Walter Hauser and Stephen Graham co-star.

Preview:The fourth, untitled MCU ‘Spider-Man’ movie lands in July 2026.Tom Holland is starring.Destin Daniel Cretton is in the director’s chair.With ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ gobbling up huge amounts of money back in 2021 (an even more impressive achievement given that audiences were still wary of movie theaters during the ongoing COVID pandemic), you knew that Sony and Marvel were not going to just give up on future installments of the web-slinging franchise, even if it represented the end of star Tom Holland’s then-current contact.

The upcoming Walt Disney animated feature ‘Moana 2’ will be in theaters on November 27, 2024. Moviefone was invited to the Walt Disney Animation Building in Burbank, California, along with a group of journalists to preview the first 25 minutes of the film and see just how far the animators will go to continue Moana’s story.

Spider-Man is a cultural icon and one of the most popular comic book superheroes of all time!The character has appeared on the big screen many times in both animation and live-action, where he has been played by Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield and currently, Tom Holland in the MCU.

Opening in theaters on October 25th, ‘Your Monster’ is that age-old story of girl-meets-monster, girl-hates-monster, monster-wins-girl-over, girl-starts-to-assert-herself. You’re probably thinking to yourself, “have I heard this one before?”All right, so probably not, since what writer/director Caroline Lindy has here worked up something that feels fresh and different, even as it plays with well-established genres and ideas such as jealousy, self-doubt and whether the monster in your closet could be a romantic partner.

Opening in theaters October 25th is ‘Conclave,’ directed by Edward Berger and starring Ralph Fiennes, John Lithgow, Stanley Tucci, Isabella Rossellini, Brian F. O’Byrne, Sergio Castellitto, and Carlos Diehz.

Preview:Mike Flanagan will adapt ‘Carrie’ for TV.It’ll be his latest horror series.Stephen King’s book was published in 1974.Mike Flanagan has built himself quite the reputation for adapting the works of Stephen King to screens and making some great TV series in the horror/thriller realm.

Opening at Village East in New York, Laemmle Glendale and Lumiere Cinema in Los Angeles and in other select U.S. theaters on October 25th is the new film ‘Magpie’, which was directed by Sam Yates (‘Agatha and the Curse of Ishtar’), written by Tom Bateman (‘Murder on the Orient Express’), and stars Daisy Ridley (‘Young Woman and the Sea’, ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’), who also conceived the story.

Preview:‘Prey’ director Dan Trachtenberg has shot both follow-up ‘Badlands’ and a new secret movie.The other movie is likely to arrive via streaming.20th Century boss Steve Asbell offered other updates in a new interview.

Premiering at the Newport Beach Film Festival on October 19th is the new biographic sports drama ‘Queen of the Ring’, which is based on the book of the same name and tells the inspiring true story of groundbreaking professional wrestler Mildred Burke.