“The Color Purple” (2023) Drama / Musical Running Time: 141 minutes Written by: Marcus Gardley Directed by: Blitz Bazawule Featuring: Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, H.E.R., Halle Bailey, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi and Fantasia Barrino Shug Avery: “How come you don't laugh none? Ain't you got something to make you just smile?” Alice Walker's poignant novel, "The Color Purple," has blossomed into a powerful …
“Angel on the Amazon” (1948) Adventure Running Time: 86 minutes Written by: Lawrence Kimble Directed by: John H. Auer Featuring: George Brent, Vera Ralston, Brian Aherne and Constance Bennett “The sullen killer of the jungles...and the woman who knew no fear! The story of their meeting and the strange events that followed!” Critical Commentary Jungle drums beat, not with the primal rhythm …
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“Saltburn” (2023) Drama Running Time: 131 minutes Written and directed by: Emerald Fennell Featuring: Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, Rosamund Pike, Richard E. Grant, Alison Oliver, Archie Madekwe and Carey Mulligan Oliver Quick: “I loved him, but was I in love with him?” In the realm of psychological thrillers, Emerald Fennell's "Saltburn" stands out as a captivating and unsettling cinematic experience, delving into the depths …
Trailer: “3 Body Problem” (2024) Netflix has unveiled the full trailer for “Game of Thrones” writer-producers David Benioff and Dan Weiss’ new series – the sci-fi epic “3 Body Problem” at Netflix. The project is based on Chinese author Liu Cixin’s sci-fi trilogy which tells the story of what happens when humanity discovers that we …
“Poor Things” (2023) Drama Running Time: 142 minutes Written by: Tony McNamara Directed by: Yorgos Lanthimos Featuring: Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe, Ramy Youssef, Christopher Abbott and Jerrod Carmichael Dr. Godwin Baxter: “My father once told me, "Always carve with compassion." He was a fucking idiot, but it's not bad advice.” Yorgos Lanthimos, the cinematic architect of the bizarre, brings another fever dream …
Trailer: “The First Omen” (2024) 20th Century Studios has released the first trailer for “The First Omen,” an upcoming psychological thriller prequel to Richard Donner’s classic 1976 film and its two sequels. Arkasha Stevenson helms the new film in which a young American woman is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to …
“Anyone but You” (2023) Comedy Running Time: 103 minutes Written by: Ilana Wolpert and Will Gluck Directed by: Will Gluck Featuring: Sydney Sweeney, Glen Powell, Alexandra Shipp, GaTa, Hadley Robinson, Michelle Hurd, Dermot Mulroney, Darren Barnet, Bryan Brown and Rachel Griffiths Bea: “Saying something is cringe is cringe, old man.” "Anyone But You" aims to be a frothy escape, a sun-drenched getaway to romantic comedy paradise. Starring …
First Trailer: “Rebel Moon – Part Two” (2024) Netflix has premiered the first trailer for Zack Snyder’s “Rebel Moon — Part Two: The Scargiver,” the second part of his two-part sci-fi epic which will arrive on the streamer on April 19th 2024. The trailer release comes just days after the first part, “Rebel Moon – …
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“Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” (2023) Action Running Time: 124 minutes Written by: David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick Directed by: James Wan Featuring: Jason Momoa, Patrick Wilson, Amber Heard, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Nicole Kidman Arthur Curry: “I don't know what lies ahead. But we can't leave our children in a world without hope.” With the trident poised to pierce the waves once more, Aquaman …
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“Priscilla” (2023) Drama Running Time: 113 minutes Written and directed by: Sofia Coppola Featuring: Cailee Spaeny, Jacob Elordi and Dagmara Domińczyk Priscilla: “Was there something you're hiding?” Elvis: “I don't have a goddamn thing to hide! You're just being too goddamn aggressive and demanding!” Forget the kangaroos and sunburnt landscapes, folks. This "Priscilla" isn't your typical Oz road trip. We're ditching …
Trailer: “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” (2024) Netflix has premiered the teaser trailer for “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F,” the long-awaited fourth film in the action-comedy series starring Eddie Murphy. In the new film, Detective Axel Foley (Murphy) is back on the beat in Beverly Hills, decades after we last saw him walking these streets. …
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Third Trailer: “Dune: Part Two” (2024) Warner Bros. Pictures has premiered a third official trailer for Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic “Dune: Part Two”. The sprawling tale adapts the back half of Frank Herbert’s classic 1965 novel and wrapped filming in mid-December. The story sees Paul Atreides (Timothee Chalamet) and Lady Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson) teaming with …
“The Holdovers” (2023) Drama Running Time: 125 minutes Written by: David Hemingson Directed by: Alexander Payne Featuring: Paul Giamatti, Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Dominic Sessa Paul Hunham: “I find the world a bitter and complicated place. And it seems to feel the same way about me. You and I have that in common, I think.” Released in the latter half of …
“Godzilla Minus One” (2023) Action Running Time: 125 minutes Written and directed by: Takashi Yamazaki Featuring: Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, Yuki Yamada, Munetaka Aoki, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Sakura Ando and Kuranosuke Sasaki Koichi Shikishima: “That monster... will never forgive us.” Released in December 2023, "Godzilla Minus One" has quickly become a phenomenon, captivating audiences worldwide. It's not just another Godzilla film; it's a visceral, emotional …
“Wonka” (2023) Comedy Running Time: 116 minutes Written by: Simon Farnaby and Paul King Directed by: Paul King Featuring: Timothée Chalamet, Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Mathew Baynton, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter, Tom Davis, Olivia Colman and Hugh Grant Willy Wonka: “I've spent the past seven years travelling the world, perfecting my craft. You see I'm something of a magician, inventor, and chocolate maker. So quiet …
“Bag of Bones” (2007) Horror Two Episodes Written by: Matt Venne Directed by: Mick Garris Featuring: Pierce Brosnan, Annabeth Gish, Melissa George, Anika Noni Rose and Caitlin Carmichael Tagline: “Beware the lake.” Critical Commentary Stephen King, the master of horror and suspense, has left an indelible mark on the literary and cinematic landscape with his prolific works. "Bag of Bones," a television mini-series …
“The Mist” (2007) Horror Running Time: 126 minutes Written and directed by: Frank Darabont Featuring: Thomas Jane, Marcia Gay Harden, Laurie Holden, Andre Braugher, Toby Jones, William Sadler, Jeffrey DeMunn, Frances Sternhagen, Sam Witwer, Alexa Davalos and Nathan Gamble Ollie: “As a species we're fundamentally insane. Put more than two of us in a room, we pick sides and start dreaming up reasons to kill one another. Why …
“1408” (2007) Horror Running Time: 98 minutes Written by: Matt Greenberg, Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski Directed by: Mikael Håfström Featuring: John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson, Mary McCormack, Tony Shalhoub, Len Cariou and Jasmine Jessica Anthony Room 1408: “Even if you leave this room, you can never leave this room!” Critical Commentary "1408," a psychological horror film directed by Mikael Håfström and released in 2007, is …
Trailer: “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” (2024) Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary have now premiered the official first 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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Trailer: “House of the Dragon Season 2" (2024) HBO has premiered the teaser trailer for the highly anticipated second season of its “Game of Thrones” spin-off series “House of the Dragon” Shooting on the new season took place in England, Spain, & Wales and clocks in at a shorter eight-episode run with no time jumps …
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