Film review: “Priscilla” (2023)

“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 …

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Trailer: “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” (2024)

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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Trailer: “Dune: Part Two” (2024)

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 …

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Film review: “The Holdovers” (2023)

“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 …

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Movie review: “Godzilla Minus One” (2023)

“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 …

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Movie review: “Wonka” (2023)

“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 …

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Blu-ray review: “Bag of Bones” (2007)

“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 …

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Blu-ray review: “The Mist” (2007)

“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 …

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Blu-ray Review: “1408” (2007)

“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 …

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Trailer: “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” (2024)

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)

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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Teaser Trailer: “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” (2024)

Teaser Trailer: “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” (2024) Warner Bros. Pictures has officially premiered the teaser trailer and motion poster for George Miller’s “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” the upcoming prequel to 2015’s “Mad Max: Fury Road”. The new take sees Anya Taylor-Joy playing a younger version of Charlize Theron’s Furiosa character who was snatched …

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Blu-ray review: “Riding the Bullet” (2004)

“Riding the Bullet” (2004) Horror Running Time: 98 minutes Written and directed by: Mick Garris Featuring: Jonathan Jackson, David Arquette and Cliff Robertson Mature Alan: [voice over] “Nothing seems to last. But the bullet. The bullet is constant. The bullet is always there. You wait in line, that's all. And when it's your turn to ride the bullet, maybe you ride, …

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Second Trailer: “Night Swim” (2024)

Trailer: “Night Swim” (2024) James Wan’s Atomic Monster and Jason Blum’s Blumhouse Productions have released the full-length trailer for “Night Swim,” dubbed a new ‘haunted swimming pool’ movie. Wyatt Russell plays Ray Waller – a former major league baseball player forced into early retirement by a degenerative illness. https://videopress.com/v/ICkQ1zwL?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true He moves into a new home …

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Blu-ray review: “Secret Window” (2004)

“Secret Window” (2004) Horror/Drama Running Time: 96 minutes Written and directed by: David Koepp Featuring: Johnny Depp, John Turturro, Maria Bello, Timothy Hutton and Charles S. Dutton Mort: “You know, the only thing that matters is the ending. It's the most important part of the story, the ending. And this one... is very good. This one's perfect.” Critical Commentary "Secret Window," directed …

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Trailer: “Society of the Snow” (2023)

Trailer: “Society of the Snow” (2023) Netflix has premiered a full-length trailer for “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom,” “The Impossible” and “The Orphanage” director J. A. Bayona’s new Netflix true story disaster feature “Society of the Snow”. The Spanish-language film deals with Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 which was chartered to fly a rugby team to …

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Blu-ray review: “Needful Things” (1993)

“Needful Things” (1993) Horror/Drama Running Time: 102 minutes Written by: W. D. Richter Directed by: Fraser C. Heston Featuring: Ed Harris, Max von Sydow, Bonnie Bedelia, J. T. Walsh and Amanda Plummer Leland Gaunt: “The young carpenter from Nazareth? I know him well. Promising young man. He died badly.” Critical Commentary "Needful Things," a film adaptation of Stephen King's novel of the same name, …

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Blu-ray review: “Bug” (2006)

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Movie review: “Leave the world behind” (2023)

“Leave the world behind” (2023) Thriller Running Time: 141 minutes Written and directed by: Sam Esmail Featuring: Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, Myha'la and Kevin Bacon Tagline: “There's No Going Back to Normal” In the realm of cinematic thrillers, Sam Esmail's "Leave the World Behind" emerges as a thought-provoking masterpiece, weaving a suspenseful narrative that delves into the depths of …

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Movie review: “Napoleon” (2023)

“Napoleon” (2023) Drama Running Time: 157 minutes Written by: David Scarpa Directed by: Ridley Scott Featuring: Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby Napoleon Bonaparte: “I am the first to admit when I make a mistake. I simply never do.” In the realm of historical epics, few directors have achieved the level of mastery and acclaim as Ridley Scott. From the captivating …

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