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Will Smith & David Leitch Memory-Loss Action Thriller ‘Fast & Loose’ Acquired By Netflix

July 28, 2021 9:02 am

Actor Will Smith is returning to the world of action filmmaking partnering with director David Leitch ("Hobbs & Shaw," "Deadpool," "Atomic Blonde") for "Fast & Loose" at STXfil...

‘Untold’ Trailer: ‘Wild, Wild Country’ Creators Tackle The Sporting World For Netflix

Kambole Campbell

July 27, 2021 12:49 pm

News, Trailers

Netflix has turned its eye to the untold stories in the sporting world with the upcoming docuseries (the rather straightforwardly titled) “Untold.” The new trailer provides a look at the five feature-length ep...

‘Blood Red Sky’: Netflix’s Vampires On A Plane Premise Is Good, The Movie Sucks [Review]

Asher Luberto

July 24, 2021 9:00 am

News, Reviews

The studio pitch and mile-high concept of "Blood Red Sky"— "it's 'Snakes on a Plane' with vampires, and a terrorist hijacking!"—is intriguing, potentially twistedly funny, and surely enough for Netflix to gamb...

Netflix To Have A Heavy Presence At The Venice Film Festival; Paolo Sorrentino’s Latest Among Their Lineup

Christopher Marc

July 23, 2021 10:58 am

Festivals, News

With the Cannes Film Festival in the rearview, the next big festival to focus on this fall will be the 78th Annual Venice Film Festival. Major films are already tipped to debut there, Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi...

Michelle Monaghan To Play Identical Twins In Netflix’s Psychological Thriller Series ‘Echoes’

Christopher Marc

July 22, 2021 5:27 pm

News, Television

Actress Michelle Monaghan has been tapped to lead a brand new psychological thriller series from Netflix that will see the actress play identical twins, who essentially swap lives as adults and leads to some t...

‘The Last Letter From Your Lover’ With Shailene Woodley & Felicity Jones Is Like A Lavish, Breezy Beach Read [Review]

Marya E. Gates

July 22, 2021 12:02 pm

News, Reviews

Based on Jojo Moyes' 2012 novel of the same name, Augustine Frizzell’s sophomore directorial effort, "The Last Lover From Your Lover," is a cozy romance encased in a labyrinthine epistolary mystery. Rotating b...

‘Cocaine Cowboys: The Kings Of Miami’ Trailer: New Doc Series Revisits Miami’s Drug War

Brynne Ramella

July 22, 2021 11:38 am

News, Television, Trailers

You've undoubtedly seen countless documentaries on outrageous drug cases. But have you seen any that span two decades? "Cocaine Cowboys: The Kings of Miami" is about to change that. The follow-up to director B...

Zack Snyder To Shoot ‘Army Of The Dead 2’ After ‘Rebel Moon’; Signs First-Look Deal With Netflix

Christopher Marc

July 21, 2021 5:00 pm

News

Netflix and Zack Snyder have seemingly developed a solid working relationship following the successful release "Army of The Dead." The streamer has already touted the success metrics of the Snyder zombie movie...

‘The Chair’ Trailer: Sandra Oh Is A College Professor Inheriting A Mess In Amanda Peet’s New Comedy Series

Charles Barfield

July 21, 2021 12:18 pm

News, Television, Trailers

Sandra Oh is an actress with one eclectic career. Of course, she’s probably best known for her roles in the series “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Killing Eve,” but over the years, she’s done everything from comedies to...

‘The Witcher: Nightmare Of The Wolf’ Teaser: Netflix Expands The ‘Witcher’ Universe With New Animated Film

Charles Barfield

July 21, 2021 10:10 am

News, Trailers

With its already large fanbase thanks to the novels and, of course, the really popular video game series, “The Witcher” seemed like a chance for Netflix to have a new franchise when it was announced a few year...

‘We Have A Ghost’: Anthony Mackie, David Harbour, Tig Notaro & More Join ‘Happy Death Day’ Filmmaker’s Latest Feature

Charles Barfield

July 20, 2021 11:52 am

News

Filmmaker Christopher Landon is seemingly interested in surprising fans with his projects. Though he started his filmmaking career with more traditionally dark horror, such as “Paranormal Activity: The Marked ...

‘Clickbait’ Teaser: Zoe Kazan & Betty Gabriel Investigate A Disappearance That Has Gone Viral

Charles Barfield

July 20, 2021 11:24 am

News, Television, Trailers

How well do you actually know someone? Even if the person is your spouse, sibling, or best friend, do you really know all the dirty secrets that person has? Probably not. That’s the issue at the center of the ...

Gaspar Noé Credits ‘Love’ Success On Netflix To Horny Viewers Wanting To J*rk Off

Charles Barfield

July 19, 2021 1:13 pm

News

No one has ever confused Gaspar Noé for a filmmaker that likes to make four-quadrant features for the whole family. And because of this, the director is well aware that his films are very divisive and push but...

‘Brand New Cherry Flavor’ Trailer: Rosa Salazar & Catherine Keener Star In Netflix’s Wild Horror Series

Charles Barfield

July 19, 2021 10:28 am

News, Television, Trailers

Netflix is clearly unafraid to try new things. And if you’re looking for a Netflix series that doesn’t follow the typical series rules and pushes the boundaries a little more than your average “Outer Banks” or...

‘Fear Street Part Two: 1978’: Leigh Janiak Hogs The 8-Track Player But Throws A Great Slasher Party [Review]

Anya Stanley

July 18, 2021 9:03 am

News, Reviews

In the classic ’61 “Twilight Zone” episode, five characters are in search of an exit. The clown, the ballerina, the major, the musician, and the tramp all find themselves entrapped and yearning to glimpse beyo...

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