“The Zone of Interest” (2023) Drama Running Time: 105 minutes Written by: Jonathan Glazer based on The Zone of Interest by Martin Amis Directed by: Jonathan Glazer Featuring: Christian Friedel and Sandra Hüller Rudolf Höss: ”The life we enjoy is very much worth the sacrifice” Jonathan Glazer's "The Zone of Interest" is not your typical Holocaust film. It eschews the expected tropes …
“Fair Wind to Java” (1953) Adventure Running Time: 92 minutes Written by: Garland Roark Directed by: Joseph Kane Featuring: Fred MacMurray and Vera Ralston Tagline: “ADVENTURE...SPECTACLE...SAVAGE LOVE!” Critical Commentary "Fair Wind to Java" is a classic adventure film released in 1953, directed by Joseph Kane and starring Fred MacMurray, Vera Ralston, and Robert Douglas. Set in the early 19th century, the …
“Madame Web” (2024) Action Running Time: 90 minutes Written by: Matt Sazama, Burk Sharpless, Claire Parker and S. J. Clarkson Directed by: S. J. Clarkson Featuring: Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Celeste O'Connor, Tahar Rahim, Mike Epps, Emma Roberts and Adam Scott Cassandra Webb: “That man is Ezekiel Sims, he was in the Amazon with my mom when she was researching spiders right before she …
“Daughter of the Jungle” (1949) Adventure Running Time: 90 minutes Written by: William Lively Directed by: George Blair Featuring: Lois Hall, James Cardwell, Sheldon Leonard, James Nolan, William Wright and Jim Bannon Lamser: “What kind of jungle is this?” Dalton Kraik: “I don't know, but I could learn to like it.” Critical Commentary "Daughter of the Jungle" (1949) is a mesmerizing cinematic gem that …
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Trailer: “Godzilla x Kong: New Empire” (2024) Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary have now premiered the official second full trailer for Adam Wingard’s “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire”. The all-new adventure that pits the almighty Kong and the fearsome Godzilla against a colossal undiscovered threat hidden within our world, challenging their very existence – …
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“The Gate II: Trespassers” (1990) Horror Running Time: 90 minutes Written by: Michael Nankin Directed by: Tibor Takács Featuring: Louis Tripp and Pamela Segall John: “Who needs chicks when we got demons?” Critical Commentary "The Gate II: Trespassers" is a sequel that attempts to capture the same blend of horror, fantasy, and teen adventure as its predecessor, "The Gate." …
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“The Gate” (1987) Horror Running Time: 85 minutes Written by: Michael Nankin Directed by: Tibor Takács Featuring: Stephen Dorff, Louis Tripp and Christa Denton Terrence 'Terry' Chandler: “We accidently summoned demons who used to rule the universe to come and take over the world.” Critical Commentary "The Gate" is a classic horror film that has stood the test of …
Trailer: “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” (2024) 20th Century Studios and Disney have premiered the second for “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes”. William H. Macy, Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Peter Macon, Eka Darville, Dichen Lachman and Kevin Durand star in a story that takes place many years after the conclusion of …
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Trailer: “Deadpool & Wolverine” (2024) Marvel Studios has released the trailer for the third “Deadpool” movie which is going by the official title of “Deadpool & Wolverine”. The trailer confirms the Time Variance Authority, the multi-verse hopping organization at the center of “Loki,” will play a key role in the film with Deadpool declaring himself …
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“For a Few Dollars More” (1965) Western Running Time: 132 minutes Written by: Luciano Vincenzoni and Sergio Leone Directed by: Sergio Leone Featuring: Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef, Gian Maria Volonté, Mara Krup, Luigi Pistilli, Klaus Kinski, Josef Egger, Panos Papadopulos, Benito Stefanelli, Robert Camardiel, Aldo Sambrell, Luis Rodríguez and Mario Brega Title card: “Where life had no value, death, sometimes, had its price. That is why the bounty killers …
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“A Fistful of Dollars” (1964) Western Running Time: 99 minutes Directed by: Sergio Leone Featuring: Clint Eastwood, Marianne Koch, Josef Egger, Wolfgang Lukschy, Gian Maria Volonté, Daniel Martín, Bruno Carotenuto and Benito Stefanelli Joe: “When a man's got money in his pocket he begins to appreciate peace.” Critical Commentary "A Fistful of Dollars" is an iconic spaghetti western film directed by Sergio Leone and released in …
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“Argylle” (2024) Action Running Time: 139 minutes Written by: Jason Fuchs Directed by: Matthew Vaughn Featuring: Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Bryan Cranston, Catherine O'Hara, Henry Cavill, Sofia Boutella, Dua Lipa, Ariana DeBose, John Cena and Samuel L. Jackson “Once you know the secret don't let the cat out of the bag.” Matthew Vaughn's latest, "Argylle," bursts onto the screen with a bang, a star-studded cast, and a …
“Prom Night IV: Deliver Us from Evil” (1991) Horror Running Time: 92 minutes Written by: Richard Beattie Directed by: Clay Borris Featuring: Nicole de Boer, J.H. Wyman, Joy Tanner and Alle Ghadban Father Jaeger: [showing Colin, Jonas in his room] “In there is Father Jonas. The Devil has taken him... He is beyond saving.” "Prom Night IV: Deliver Us from Evil." Now, that's a …
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“Prom Night III: The Last Kiss” (1990) Horror Running Time: 97 minutes Written by: Ron Oliver Directed by: Ron Oliver and Peter R. Simpson Featuring: Tim Conlon, Cyndy Preston, David Stratton, Courtney Taylor and Brock Simpson Alex Grey: “What am I talking about? I just stuffed my dead biology teacher into the cupboard. Things are not all right.” “Prom Night III: The Last …
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“Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II” (1987) Horror Running Time: 97 minutes Written by: Ron Oliver Directed by: Bruce Pittman Featuring: Michael Ironside, Wendy Lyon, Justin Louis, Lisa Schrage and Richard Monette Mary Lou Maloney: “It's not who you come with, it's who takes you home.” “Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II” is a fascinating delve into the world of supernatural horror and high …
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“Prom Night” (2023) Horror Running Time: 93 minutes Written by: William Gray Directed by: Paul Lynch Featuring: Jamie Lee Curtis and Leslie Nielsen Kim: “You seem a little anxious, Wendy. By the way, who are going with tonight?” Wendy: “It's not who you go with, honey. It's who takes you home.” "Prom Night," directed by Paul Lynch and released in 1980, …
Trailer: “Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” (2024) Lionsgate has premiered the first trailer for Guy Ritchie’s new film WW2 action film “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” Henry Cavill, Henry Golding, Alan Ritchson, Alex Pettyfer, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Eiza Gonzalez, Cary Elwes, Babs Olusanmokun, Til Schweiger, Henry Zaga, Mohammad Nour Hakmi, and Babs Olusanmokun co-star in the …
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“All of Us Strangers” (2023) Drama Running Time: 106 minutes Written and directed by: Andrew Haigh Featuring: Andrew Scott, Paul Mescal, Jamie Bell and Claire Foy Mum: “I suppose we don't get to decide when it ends.” Andrew Haigh's "All of Us Strangers" is more than a film; it's an experience. It's a tapestry woven with threads of grief, love, and …
“The Iron Claw” (2024) Drama Running Time: 132 minutes Written and directed by: Sean Durkin Featuring: Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson, Maura Tierney, Holt McCallany and Lily James Kevin Von Erich: “Ever since I was a child, people said my family was cursed. Mom tried to protect us with God. Dad tried to protect us with wrestling. He said if we were …
Trailer: “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” (2024) The full-length trailer is out for “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” the sequel to 2021’s “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” at Sony Pictures. Gil Kenan helms the new entry – taking over from Jason Reitman who remains onboard as a producer and co-writer with Kenan and Jason Blumenfeld. The new film sees the Spengler family …
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