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‘Truffle Hunters’ Trailer: The Festival Standout Is Expected To Hit Theaters This Christmas

September 10, 2020 1:01 pm

Septuagenarian men hunting for elusive Alba truffles in Italy may not sound all that exciting, but "The Truffle Hunters," directed by Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw, comes with major pedigree. First off, th...

New ‘The Hunt’ Trailer: Universal Uncancels Controversial “Deplorables” Thriller & Gives It March 13 Release

Edward Davis

February 11, 2020 12:21 pm

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One of the most talked-about movies of the year is the one nobody has seen … yet. One of the biggest controversies of last year was when Universal canceled the release of "The Hunt," the Damon Lindelof-written...

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Stream Nico Muhly’s “Opening” & “Miscommunication” From The ‘Howards End’ Soundtrack [Exclusive]

Edward Davis

March 6, 2018 11:15 am

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If you're looking to class up your Peak TV viewing this spring, you'll certainly want to keep "Howards End" on the dial. The latest adaption of E.M. Forster's acclaimed novel features a script by Kenneth Lonerg...

‘They Remain’ Clip: Feeling Alienated Enough To Join A Cult [Exclusive]

Edward Davis

February 26, 2018 10:16 am

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The state of mind that leads someone to join a cult perhaps isn’t immediately knowable to many. However, once you come to understand the behavior that leads to becoming enmeshed with a persuasive group, it migh...

‘The Cured’ Clip: Ellen Page Investigates The Third Wave Of Zombies [Exclusive]

Edward Davis

February 23, 2018 11:32 am

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The zombie movie genre has long been used by filmmakers to explore various societal issues through the lens of horror. That continues with "The Cured," which offers an interesting take on the brain-eater flick,...

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‘The Shape Of Water’ Featurette: Alexandre Desplat Breaks Down His Oscar Nominated Score [Exclusive]

Edward Davis

February 20, 2018 11:05 am

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There are several ingredients that swirl into something truly magical in Guillermo del Toro's "The Shape Of Water." There's the gallery of strong performances from Sally Hawkins, Richard Jenkins, Octavia Spence...

‘The Heiresses’ Trailer: Desire Ignites On The Streets Of Paraguay [Berlin Exclusive]

Edward Davis

February 14, 2018 10:41 am

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No one has been immune to the economic uncertainties that have rocked the globe, and in the upcoming "The Heiresses," that fiscal fallout is the spark for an intriguing drama. Making its World Premiere in Compe...

‘Chronicle Of Anna Magdalena Bach’ Trailer: Revolutionary Musical Biography Returns To The Big Screen [Exclusive]

Edward Davis

February 13, 2018 10:30 am

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Films like "Amadeus" and "Immortal Beloved" have explored lives of Mozart and Beethoven from unique perspectives, but few movies have detailed the life of an artist quite "Chronicle of Anna Magdalena Bach." If ...

‘King Of Hearts’ Trailer: Philippe de Broca’s Anti-War Comedy Returns With A New Restoration

Edward Davis

February 12, 2018 11:37 am

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Great films aren't always recognized in their time. Frank Capra's "It's A Wonderful Life" was a box office flop when it was first released, only to be rediscovered and reclaimed years later as a holiday classic...

‘Half-Cocked’ Trailer: ’90s Indie Cult Classic Returns With A New Restoration [Exclusive]

Edward Davis

February 12, 2018 10:06 am

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The common advice given to filmmakers working on their first project is to "write what you know." For the team of Suki Hawley and Michael Galinsky, they also decided to work with their friends, and the result w...

‘Golden Exits’ Poster: Alex Ross Perry’s Latest Gets Illustrated [Exclusive]

Edward Davis

February 6, 2018 11:29 am

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Writer/director Alex Ross Perry has made a name for making films that bring audiences close — sometimes uncomfortably close — with the complicated characters in his films. "Listen Up, Philip" and "Queen Of Eart...

‘Entanglement’ Clip: Thomas Middleditch & Jess Weixler Make Intercourse Sexy [Exclusive]

Edward Davis

February 6, 2018 10:35 am

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True love may not solve all our problems, but it might help us understand the world a little better. That seems to be the thread running through the upcoming romantic drama "Entanglement," which spins a story o...

Stream David Fincher Approved Short ‘Bricks’ Starring Jason Flemyng [Exclusive]

Edward Davis

February 5, 2018 11:30 am

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With iPhones able to shoot feature film quality movies, and almost any able to get their hands on the tools they need to make a picture, anybody can become a director. However, making a movie that can stand out...

‘The Young Karl Marx’ Trailer: Happiness Requires Rebellion [Exclusive]

Edward Davis

February 1, 2018 11:33 am

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Following his outstanding, acclaimed documentary "I Am Not Your Negro," director Raoul Peck tackled another culture changing, and politically charged figure in "The Young Karl Marx." However, he takes a feature...

‘The Cage Fighter’: Moving Clip From Indie Spirit Award Nominated Documentary [Exclusive]

Edward Davis

February 1, 2018 10:42 am

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So, you think you've caught up with all of this years awards nominees? Guess again. The Indie Spirit Awards has plenty of pictures that might not be on your radar, but are among the best that 2017 had to offer....