Edward Davis, Author at The Playlist

‘Ingrid’ Trailer: An Artist & Fashion Designer Escapes To Nature [Slamdance Exclusive]

January 12, 2018 11:24 am

We all have our histories, but sometimes you meet people and their stories are simply incredible. The titular "Ingrid" is just such a person, and in the upcoming documentary which will make its World Premiere a...

‘Human Affairs’ Clip: Step Into Lucinda’s World [Slamdance Exclusive]

Edward Davis

January 10, 2018 11:02 am

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Don't for a moment think that the Slamdance Film Festival is in the shadow of Sundance. The annual event is where tomorrow's next great talent is unearthed and its the place for tiny gems to get the shine and a...

‘Fake Tattoos’ Trailer: Punk Rock & True Love Collide [Slamdance Exclusive]

Edward Davis

January 8, 2018 11:15 am

News, Trailers

It's not always easy to get noticed on the festival circuit with your debut feature film, but writer/director Pascal Plante is making waves with "Fake Tattoos." The movie made a big splash this fall, winning Be...

Rotten Tomatoes Denies Bots Tampered With ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Audience Score

Edward Davis

December 22, 2017 9:17 am

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The movie world would be a better place if we all stopped obsessing over Rotten Tomatoes. However, the reduction of movies to a numerical score eliminates the need for any complex thought about the medium, whic...

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Contest: Win ‘Interstellar’ 3-Disc 4K UHD Blu-ray Combo Pack

Edward Davis

December 19, 2017 3:22 pm

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Before stripping down to lean and mean tension and thrills with this year's, Oscar contending "Dunkirk," Christopher Nolan launched arguably the most ambitious movie of his career with "Interstellar." His sci-f...

Contest: Win ‘mother!’ Blu-Ray Prize Pack

Edward Davis

December 18, 2017 4:43 pm

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Few movies this year sparked an immediate response quite like "mother!" Darren Aronofsky's bold, visionary movie both literally and figuratively broken the kitchen sink, diving into a nightmarish fever dream th...

Disney Responds To Low ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Audience Scores

Edward Davis

December 18, 2017 9:59 am

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Launching with the second biggest box office opening of all time, and riding a wave of positive reviews, everything should be golden for "Star Wars: The Last Jedi." However, most of the conversation continues t...

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Contest: Win ‘Transformers’ 4K UHD Blu-ray Prize Pack

Edward Davis

December 5, 2017 4:14 pm

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There are few filmmakers that give audiences as much blockbuster bang for their buck as Michael Bay. Across the "Transformers" series, he has maximized multiplex spectacle, and now, those movies are looking bet...

Kyle MacLachlan in a still from Twin Peaks. Photo: Suzanne Tenner/SHOWTIME

Contest: Win ‘Twin Peaks: The Limited Event Series’ Blu-ray Box Set

Edward Davis

December 4, 2017 4:24 pm

News, Television

We're at the time of year when we're all rounding up our best-of lists, and sure command any retrospective of the small screen's finest in 2017 will be David Lynch's "Twin Peaks." The return of his cult series ...

‘Crooked House’ Clip: Glenn Close Asks What Are Murderers Like? [Exclusive]

Edward Davis

November 21, 2017 12:13 pm

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The world's most famous mystery writer, Agatha Christie, is back in the spotlight in a big way. The success of "Murder On The Orient Express" has sparked development on a follow-up, with the adaptation of "Deat...

Contest: Win Tickets For Special Sneak Preview Of ‘Phantom Thread’

Edward Davis

November 20, 2017 2:13 pm

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One of the most anticipated movie events of the year, Paul Thomas Anderson's "Phantom Thread" — which will feature the final film performance by Daniel-Day Lewis — can't be missed. While the film isn't due to o...

Sean Durkin Directed Video For Sharon Van Etten’s “I Wish I Knew” & “Keep” [Exclusive]

Edward Davis

November 16, 2017 4:00 pm

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It has been an incredible year for singer/songwriter Sharon Van Etten, particularly when it comes to Peak TV. In addition to scoring the film "Strange Weather," she performed “Tarifa” on "Twin Peaks: The Return...

Stream Jon Brion’s “Lady Bird Kiss” From ‘Lady Bird’ Soundtrack [Exclusive]

Edward Davis

November 15, 2017 11:58 am

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Currently sitting with a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score, and enjoying one of the most successful arthouse release of the year, "Lady Bird" is flying high. The directorial debut by Greta Gerwig features no shorta...

‘La Belle Noiseuse’ Trailer: Jacques Rivette’s Classic Returns For 25th Anniversary In 4K Restoration [Exclusive]

Edward Davis

November 13, 2017 11:46 am

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While filmmaking legend Jacques Rivette is perhaps best known for his 13-hour opus “Out 1,” the director’s latter-day career had its own share of masterpieces. And none were as epic as 1991’s “La Belle Noiseuse...

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‘The Killing Of A Sacred Deer’ Featurette Celebrates Colin Farrell & Nicole Kidman [Exclusive]

Edward Davis

November 10, 2017 11:32 am

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If you're looking for something unsettling and, as Jessica Kiang put it, "absolutely fucking brilliant," look no further than "The Killing Of A Sacred Deer." The latest from director Yorgos Lanthimos — the film...