First trailer: “The Beekeeper” (2024) MGM has premiered the trailer for David Ayer’s new action thriller “The Beekeeper” starring Jason Statham, Josh Hutcherson, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Minnie Driver, Bobby Naderi, Phylicia Rashad and Jeremy Irons. In “The Beekeeper,” one man’s brutal campaign for vengeance takes on national stakes after he is revealed to be a former …
“Crimes of the Heart” (1986) Drama Running Time: 105 minutes Written by: Beth Henley Directed by: Bruce Beresford Featuring: Diane Keaton, Jessica Lange, Sissy Spacek, Sam Shepard, Tess Harper and Hurd Hatfield Meg Magrath: “Why'd you do it, Babe ? Why'd you put your head in the oven?” Babe Magrath: “I don't know... I'm having a bad day.” Critical Commentary "Crimes of the Heart," directed by …
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Trailer: “Priscilla" (2023) A24 has premiered the second trailer for “Priscilla,” the newest directorial effort of “Lost in Translation” and “Marie Antoinette” filmmaker Sofia Coppola. Australian actor and “Euphoria” breakout Jacob Elordi plays Elvis Presley in the film alongside “Mare of Easttown” actress Cailee Spaeny as Priscilla. https://videopress.com/v/kqJTEPPJ?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true In the film, teenage Priscilla Beaulieu meets …
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Trailer: “Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce” (2023) Beyonce has unveiled the first trailer for her forthcoming concert film based on her Renaissance World Tour concert. The trailer confirms the official title “Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce” and the film’s December 1st theatrical release date. Her company, Parkwood Entertainment, produced the film. https://videopress.com/v/tkUl6xme?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true In a press …
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First Trailer: John Woo's "Silent Night" (2023) The first trailer for the film "Silent Night" (2023) has now gone online. The gritty revenge tale follows a tormented father, Godlock (Kinnaman), who witnesses his young son die when caught in a gang’s crossfire on Christmas Eve. While recovering from a wound that costs him his voice, …
“Frances” (1982) Drama Running Time: 140 minutes Written by: Eric Bergren, Christopher De Vore and Nicholas Kazan Directed by: Graeme Clifford Featuring: Jessica Lange, Sam Shepard and Kim Stanley Harry York: “Frances, you're crazy.” Frances Farmer: [softly] “Don't tell anybody.” Critical Commentary In the realm of cinema, there are certain films that transcend the boundaries of time, leaving an indelible mark on the audience's heart and …
Trailer: Matthew Vaughn’s “Argylle” Universal Pictures and Apple Original Films have premiered the trailer for “Kingsman” and “Kick-Ass” director Matthew Vaughn’s spy thriller “Argylle” which will open in cinemas on February 2nd 2024. Jason Fuchs penned the script for the film dubbed a “razor-witted, reality-bending, globe-encircling spy thriller”. Bryce Dallas Howard stars as Elly Conway, …
Full Trailer: Disney's "Wish" (2023) Walt Disney Animation Studios has released the full trailer for their new animated musical-comedy film “Wish” which opens exclusively in theatres for the Thanksgiving holiday. Asha (Ariana DeBose) is a sharp-witted 17-year-old idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force – a celestial ball …
“House of Sand and Fog” (2003) Drama Running Time: 126 minutes Written by: Shawn Lawrence Otto and Vadim Perelman Directed by: Vadim Perelman Featuring: Jennifer Connelly, Ben Kingsley, Ron Eldard, Frances Fisher and Kim Dickens Behrani: [Praying for his dying son] “Please, God, don't take my joon-am. I make my nazr. My nazr, hear me, please to hear me. I will give everything to one who …
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Trailer: “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" (2023) Taylor Swift’s upcoming concert film “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,” which is expected to have a gargantuan domestic debut next month, is now upgrading that to a likely massive global debut. In a posting on Instagram, Swift said: “The tour isn’t the only thing we’re taking worldwide. Been so …
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“Waking the Dead” (2000) Drama Running Time: 105 minutes Written by: Robert Dillon Directed by: Keith Gordon Featuring: Billy Crudup, Jennifer Connelly, Molly Parker, Janet McTeer, Paul Hipp, Sandra Oh and Hal Holbrook Sarah Williams: “You can't be everything to me.” Fielding Pierce: “I want to be.” Sarah Williams: “Oh, dear. I love that you said that.” Critical Commentary Released in 2000, "Waking the Dead" is a …
Trailer: “Doctor Who” (2023) The BBC has released the new full official trailer for the three 60th anniversary specials of “Doctor Who” due out in November. Boasting the titles “The Star Beast,” “Wild Blue Yonder” and “The Giggle,” the episodes which will feature David Tennant as the fourteenth incarnation of The Doctor (he previously played …
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Trailer: “The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial” (2023) Showtime has premiered the trailer for William Friedkin’s “The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial,” the final film of the recently passed “The Exorcist” and “The French Connection” filmmaker. The work originated as Herman Wouk’s Pulitzer Prize-winning 1951 novel “The Caine Mutiny” which Wouk then adapted into a play in 1953, a …
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“Career Opportunities” (1991) Comedy Running Time: 83 minutes Written by: John Hughes Directed by: Bryan Gordon Featuring: Frank Whaley, Jennifer Connelly and Dermot Mulroney Josie: “And you're happy, you know, you're happy.” Jim Dodge: “I'm not happy. I'm working nights, everybody thinks I'm a liar, my whole family's laughing at me... Reverend Harwell gave me the finger last week!” Critical Commentary "Career Opportunities," …
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Second Trailer: “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” (2023) Lionsgate has premiered the second trailer for its “The Hunger Games” prequel feature “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes”. Michael Arndt and Michael Lesslie penned the script based on the Suzanne Collins book series. Francis Lawrence, who directed all three of the original film’s sequels, is …
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First Trailer: Nicolas Cage “Dream Scenario” (2023) A24 has premiered the first trailer for “Dream Scenario,” the new surreal R-rated comedy starring Nicolas Cage which recently launched at the Toronto International Film Festival. Writer/director Kristoffer Borgli (“Sick Of Myself”) is behind the film which follows a hapless family man and inconspicuous academic named Paul Matthews …
First Trailer: “Butcher’s Crossing” (2023) Sony Pictures has premiered the official trailer for Gabe Polsky’s gritty western “Butcher’s Crossing” based on John Williams’ 1960 novel and starring Oscar winner Nicolas Cage. The story is a tale of buffalo hunters in the Old West. Will Andrews (Fred Hechinger) is a naive Harvard student who heads west …
“Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle” (1994) Drama Running Time: 126 minutes Written by: Alan Rudolph and Randy Sue Coburn Directed by: Alan Rudolph Featuring: Jennifer Jason Leigh, Campbell Scott, Matthew Broderick, Peter Gallagher, Jennifer Beals, Andrew McCarthy and Wallace Shawn Dorothy Parker: “Razors pain you, rivers are damp, acids stain you, drugs cause cramp. Guns aren't lawful, nooses give, gas smells awful; …
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Final trailer: “The Creator” (2023) A final trailer has now been released for “Godzilla” (2014) and “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” director Gareth Edwards’ new high-concept sci-fi feature “The Creator”. Set amidst a future war between the human race and the forces of artificial intelligence, Joshua (John David Washington) is a hardened ex-special forces …
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Trailer: “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” (2023) Warner Bros. Pictures has now released the first trailer for James Wan’s big-budget fantasy epic “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom”. Returning to the roles they originated are Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry/Aquaman, Patrick Wilson as his half-brother Orm, Amber Heard as Mera, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Black Manta, …
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