“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. …
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 …
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