“Overcomer” (2019) Drama/Family Running time: 115 minutes Writtien by: Alex Kendrick and Stephen Kendrick Directed by: Alex Kendrick Featuring: Alex Kendrick, Priscilla Shirer, Shari Rigby, Jack Sterner, Cameron Arnett and Aryn Wright-Thompson Thomas Hill: “For someone who knows the Lord, you're acting like somebody who doesn't. Which makes me wonder: what have you allowed to define you? …
Trailer: “F9: The Fast Saga” (2020) The first trailer for “F9: The Fast Saga,” the ninth “Fast and Furious” film, is now online as part of a major fan event and concert promotional push taking place in Miami today. https://videopress.com/v/zGtzMZ8y?preloadContent=metadata Vin Diesel’s Dom Toretto is leading a quiet life off the grid with Letty and …
“Mr. Holland's Opus” (1995) Drama Running time: 143 minutes Written by: Patrick Sheane Duncan Directed by: Stephen Herek Featuring: Richard Dreyfuss , Glenne Headly, Olympia Dukakis, William H. Macy and Jay Thomas Glenn Holland: “Playing music is supposed to be fun. It's about heart, it's about feelings, moving people, and something beautiful, and it's not about notes on a page. I can teach …
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“Keeping Faith – Season Two” (2019) Thriller Six Episodes Created by: Matthew Hall Featuring: Eve Myles, Hannah Daniel, Matthew Gravelle, Bradley Freegard, Mark Lewis Jones, Mali Harries and Aneirin Hughes Megan: "People just don't go missing, even I know that." Released recently on DVD is the second season of the Welsh drama "Keeping Faith" that features Eve Myles in the lead role playing …
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“Liam Gallagher: As it was” (2019) Music Documentary Running time: 85 minutes Directed by: Gavin Fitzgerald, Charlie Lightening Featuring: Liam Gallagher, David Adcock, Paul Arthurs “You're getting toldYou greedy soulYou've been telling liesThe slippery kind” – Greedy Soul, Liam Gallagher “Liam Gallagher: As it was” (2019) is a music documentary (of sorts, back to that later) that takes a broad …
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Amazon Prime Video has released the full trailer for Jordan Peele’s forthcoming ten-episode action-thriller series “Hunters” which sees Al Pacino coming to television for the first time. https://videopress.com/v/Ye6cAPR6?preloadContent=metadata Set in New York City in 1977, the inspired by a true story tale follows a group known as The Hunters who discover that hundreds of former …
“Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” (2019) Fantasy Running time: 123 minutes Written by: Linda Woolverton, Noah Harpster and Micah Fitzerman-Blue Directed by: Joachim Rønning Featuring: Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Sam Riley, Imelda Staunton, Juno Temple, Lesley Manville, Harris Dickinson, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Ed Skrein and Michelle Pfeiffer Narrator: “Once upon a time, or perhaps twice upon a time, for you may already remember this story, there was a powerful Fey named Maleficent. …
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“Agatha Raisin – Series One & Two” (2014 - present) Thriller/Comedy Running time: 123 minutes Produced by: Barry Ryan, Michele Buck and David Walton based on Agatha Raisin by M. C. Beaton Featuring: Ashley Jensen, Katy Wix, Matthew Horne and Jamie Glover Agatha Raisin: “When confronted with someone who appears to be in a perpetual state of outrage, it is tempting for other people to wind them …
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“Zombieland: Double Tap” (2019) Horror/Comedy Running time: 99 minutes Written by: Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick and Dave Callaham Directed by: Ruben Fleischer Featuring: Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Abigail Breslin, Emma Stone, Rosario Dawson, Zoey Deutch, Luke Wilson and Thomas Middleditch Tallahassee: “I have nothing against hippies, I just wanna beat the shit out of 'em.” Critical Commentary Recently released into cinemas is the horror/comedy sequel “Zombieland: Double Tap” (2019) a …
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Trailer: "Miss Americana" (2020) Netflix has released the trailer for “Miss Americana,” Taylor Swift’s new documentary which shortly gets a high profile Sundance Film Festival premiere ahead of a rollout on the streaming platform on January 31st. https://videopress.com/v/TXvUrM8G?preloadContent=metadata The doco takes its title from a track from Swift’s 2019 album “Lover” and is a deep …
“Memory: The Origins of Alien” (2019) Documentary Running time: 90 minutes Written & Directed by: Alexandre O. Philippe Featuring: Dan O’Bannon, Veronica Cartwright, Roger Corman Mark Twain: “If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.” Recently released on DVD is the documentary “Memory: The Origins of Alien” (2019) a very original movie about …
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"Joker" (2019) Drama Running Time: 122 minutes Written by: Todd Phillips and Scott Silver Directed by: Todd Phillips Featuring: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz, Frances Conroy, Brett Cullen, Glenn Fleshler, Bill Camp, Shea Whigham and Marc Maron Arthur Fleck: "I used to think that my life was a tragedy, but now I realize, it's a comedy." Critical Review Released recently on 4K …
“Good Omens” (2019) Fantasy/TV Miniseries Six Episodes Written by: Neil Gaiman based on Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman Directed by: Chris Renaud Featuring: David Tennant, Michael Sheen, Adria Arjona, Miranda Richardson, Michael McKean, Jack Whitehall, Jon Hamm and Frances McDormand “You're the best friendThat I ever hadI've been with you such a long timeYou're my sunshineAnd I want you to knowThat my feelings are trueI really love youYou're my …
“Gemini Man” (2019) Science Fiction/Action Running time: 117 minutes Written by: David Benioff, Billy Ray & Darren Lemke Directed by: Ang Lee Featuring: Will Smith, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Clive Owen and Benedict Wong Henry: [referring to Junior] “When I saw him, it was like I was seeing a ghost. Like every trigger I've ever pulled.” Critical Review Recently released on 4K blu-ray and …
“Darrow & Darrow – Collection One” (1996) Thriller/Drama Three Full Length Movies Created by: Phoef Sutton Directed by: Peter Deluise and Mel Damski Featuring: Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Tom Cavanagh, Wendie Malick and Lilah Fitzgerald Released recently on DVD is the Lifetime Channels TV movie series "Darrow & Darrow" (2017-present) a mystery show created by Phoef Sutton whose influences can be …
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"Dora and the Lost City of Gold" (2020) Adventure Running time: 102 minutes Written by: Nicholas Stoller & Matthew Robinson Directed by: James Bobin Featuring: Isabela Moner, Eugenio Derbez, Michael Peña, Eva Longoria, Jeff Wahlberg, Nicholas Coombe, Madeleine Madden, Danny Trejo and Benicio del Toro Sammy: "There's nothing more dangerous than a wounded animal." Dora: "There are a lot of things more dangerous than a …
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"The Expanse - Season Three" (2015-present) TV Series/Sci-Fi 46 Episodes Developed by: Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby based on 'The Expanse' by James S. A. Corey Featuring: Thomas Jane, Steven Strait, Cas Anvar, Dominique Tipper, Wes Chatham, Paulo Costanzo, Florence Faivre, Shawn Doyle, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Frankie Adams and Cara Gee Title Card: "In the 23rd century, humans have colonized the Solar System. The U.N. controls Earth. Mars is an independent military power. The …
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"Westside - Season 1 - 5" (2015-2020) TV series/Drama 44 Episodes Created by: James Griffin & Rachel Lang Featuring: Antonia Prebble, David de Lautour, Dan Musgrove, Esther Stephens, Todd Emerson, Pana Hema-Taylor, Xavier Horan, Sophie Hambleton, Reef Ireland, Ashleigh Cummings Ted: "No rhinos around here mate: just a pig dressed as a ponce." "Westside" (2015-2020) is …
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“Jude” (1996) Drama Running time: 123 minutes Written by: Hossein Amini Directed by: Michael Winterbottom Featuring: Christopher Eccleston, Kate Winslet, Liam Cunningham, Rachel Griffiths and June Whitfield Jude Fawley: “We are man and wife, if ever two people were on this earth.” This month sees the re-release on DVD of the adaptation of the Thomas Hardy novel 'Jude the Obscure' (1895), a now …
Trailer: "Black Widow" (2020) Marvel Studios has premiered the second trailer for “Black Widow,” their first film for 2020, their first film of their planned ‘Phase 4’ of films and shows, and the first film in the wake of the ‘Infinity Saga’ coming to a close with “Spider-Man: Far from Home”. https://videopress.com/v/WSf9C2N6?preloadContent=metadata “Black Widow” is …
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