“P.J.” (1968) Drama Running Time: 109 minutes Written by: Philip Reisman Jr. Directed by: John Guillermin Featuring: George Peppard, Gayle Hunnicutt, Raymond Burr, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Brock Peters and Susan Saint James P.J. Detweiler: [to Orbison, after the latter has made a cruel remark] “You know something? You're all... armpit.” Critical Commentary George Peppard was a versatile actor known for his charismatic screen presence and diverse …
"The Martian Chronicles" (1980) Television Series / Science Fiction Episodes: Three Written by: Richard Matheson Directed by: Michael Anderson Featuring: Rock Hudson, Roddy McDowall and Maria Schell Maj. Jeff Spender: “I just believe in things that were done. And there were so many things done here. Streets and houses and books and big canals and clocks and places with names - things …
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“Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia” (1974) Action Running Time: 112 minutes Written by: Gordon Dawson and Sam Peckinpah Directed by: Sam Peckinpah Featuring: Warren Oates and Isela Vega Bennie: “There ain't nothing sacred about a hole in the ground or the man that's in it. Or you. Or me.” Critical Commentary "Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia" …
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Trailer: “Leave The World Behind” Netflix has premiered the full-length trailer for the new psychological thriller film “Leave The World Behind” from “Mr. Robot” and “Homecoming” creator Sam Esmail. Based on a 2020 novel by Rumaan Alam, the story begins when a family vacation on Long Island is interrupted by two strangers – a father …
Trailer: “Squid Game: The Challenge” Netflix has released a full trailer for their upcoming competition reality series based on 2022’s iconic Korean series “Squid Game”. “Squid Game: The Challenge” will see 456 contestants from around the world battle it out through various non-fatal challenges based on the Korean game show in the original series, as …
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“Cross of Iron” (1977) War Running Time: 133 minutes Written by: Julius Epstein, James Hamilton and Walter Kelley Directed by: Sam Peckinpah Featuring: James Coburn, Maximilian Schell, James Mason, David Warner and Senta Berger Colonel Brandt: “What will we do when we have lost the war?” Captain Kiesel: “Prepare for the next one.” Critical Commentary "Cross of Iron," directed by Sam Peckinpah and released in …
“The Prophecy: Forsaken” (2005) Action Running Time: 75 minutes Written and directed by: Joel Soisson Featuring: Kari Wuhrer, Jason Scott Lee, John Light, Jason London and Tony Todd John Reigart: “The last chapter of the Bible is called Revelations. It promises the end of life as we know it. If that's the case, you might want to ask yourself: Is that really such …
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Trailer: “Faraway Downs” (2023) Hulu has premiered the first trailer for Baz Luhrmann’s six-part limited series “Faraway Downs”. The series is a recut of the “Moulin Rouge” and “Elvis” director’s $130 million-budgeted 165-minute 2008 period drama epic “Australia” – re-edited and expanded with deleted footage. https://videopress.com/v/TFXZUiN7?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Set during World War II, the story centers on …
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Trailer: “Napoleon” (2023) Sony Pictures and Apple Original Films have premiered the second official trailer for Ridley Scott’s historical epic “Napoleon” ahead of its release next month. The large-scale film details the checkered rise and fall of the iconic French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, played by Oscar-winner Joaquin Phoenix. https://videopress.com/v/uC2paMM7?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true The story captures Bonaparte’s relentless journey …
“The Prophecy: Uprising” (2005) Drama Running Time: 88 minutes Written and directed by: Joel Soisson Featuring: John Light, Sean Pertwee, Kari Wuhrer, Jason London and Doug Bradley Laurel: [as Belial] “Sorry I'm late. We had to stop for petrol and sweets. Ah, what a waste! You know, you really could have made more of this place. The evil that bred here? Such an opportunity, …
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Trailer: Jonathan Glazer's “The Zone of Interest” (2023) A24 has premiered the official trailer for its historical drama “The Zone of Interest” which marks the return to filmmaking of “Under the Skin” and “Sexy Beast” director Jonathan Glazer after a decade hiatus. Loosely based on author Martin Amis’ novel, the film sees the commandant of …
“The Prophecy III: The Ascent” (1998) Drama Running Time: 84 minutes Written by: Joel Soisson and Carl Dupré Directed by: Patrick Lussier Featuring: Christopher Walken, Vincent Spano, Kayren Ann Butler and Brad Dourif Gabriel: “You been with a woman, Zophael? It's like dying... you moan, cry out. You get to a spot that has you begging for release. Once, I was an …
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“The Prophecy II” (1998) Drama Running Time: 83 minutes Written by: Matt Greenberg and Greg Spence Directed by: Greg Spence Featuring: Christopher Walken, Russell Wong, Jennifer Beals, Brittany Murphy and Steve Hytner Gabriel: “There's a small step from prophet to martyr. Can you take it?” Critical Commentary "The Prophecy II," directed by Greg Spence and released in 1998, is a supernatural horror film that …
Trailer: "Wonka" (2023) Warner Bros. Pictures has released the second trailer for “Wonka,” the upcoming musical feature that serves as a prequel to the classic Roald Dahl story and, more specifically, the 1971 Gene Wilder-led film adaptation of it. https://videopress.com/v/T1VS5GwV?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Timothee Chalamet stars as a young Willy Wonka around 25 years before the events of …
“The Prophecy” (1995) Drama Running Time: 97 minutes Written and directed by: Gregory Widen Featuring: Christopher Walken, Elias Koteas, Virginia Madsen, Eric Stoltz, Amanda Plummer and Viggo Mortensen Gabriel: “I'm an angel. I kill firstborns while their mamas watch. I turn cities into salt. I even, when I feel like it, rip the souls from little girls, and from now till kingdom come, …
Trailer: “Lawmen: Bass Reeves” (2023) Paramount+ has unveiled the full trailer for its high-profile western series “Lawmen: Bass Reeves” which hails from “Yellowstone,” “1923,” “Tulsa King” and “Special Ops: Lioness” producer Taylor Sheridan. https://videopress.com/v/QfU4azyX?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true David Oyelowo stars in the eight-episode series based on the life of Bass Reeves, the legendary African-American lawman of the Wild …
“Losing Isaiah” (1989) Drama Running Time: 111 minutes Written by: Naomi Foner Gyllenhaal Directed by: Stephen Gyllenhaal Featuring: Jessica Lange, Halle Berry, David Strathairn, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Samuel L. Jackson Margaret Lewin: “Any animal can give birth. That doesn't make it a mother.” Khaila Richards: “Oh, so you're calling me an animal? If you think you're going to just take my baby from me …
“Music Box” (1989) Drama Running Time: 124 minutes Written by: Joe Eszterhas Directed by: Costa-Gavras Featuring: Jessica Lange, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Frederic Forrest and Lukas Haas Mikey Talbot: “Grandpa told me that the holocaust was a big exaggeration.” Critical Commentary In the vast realm of cinematic history, there are films that entertain, films that enlighten, and films that haunt our deepest emotions. "Music Box," …
Trailer: The Fall of the House of Usher (2023) Netflix has another trailer dubbed ‘She’s Coming’ for Mike Flanagan’s fifth and final series for the streamer – “The Fall of the House of Usher”. Flanagan’s “The Haunting of Hill House” and “The Haunting of Bly Manor” series took elements from multiple works of authors Shirley …
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Trailer: “Night Swim" (2024) James Wan’s Atomic Monster and Jason Blum’s Blumhouse Productions have released the first trailer for “Night Swim”. Based on the acclaimed 2014 short film by Rod Blackhurst and Bryce McGuire, Wyatt Russell stars as Ray Waller – a former major league baseball player forced into early retirement by a degenerative illness. …
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