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"I don't always feel like the most reliable source..." Gravitas posted the official trailer for this indie horror creation called Soft Liquid Center, made by a filmmaking duo called "Perry Home Video". It premiered at a few fests earlier this year, including at the RiverRun & Chattanooga Film Festivals, with a VOD release set for this month. A recently single woman moves out on her own, but her newfound relief soon curdles as alarming, inexplicable events turn her home into a house of horrors filled with a controlling force. Reviews are praising its uniqueness: "If you're willing to give yourself to Soft Liquid Center, you'll be rewarded with a deeply haunting tale whose vibe and oppressive atmosphere will chill you to the bone." Starring Steph Holmbo, who co-wrote the script based on her own experiences, along with Paul Michel, Alex Palkovic, Mercedez Prince Davis, Michael Isaacs, Tom Gleason, and Rachel Turner. This is a seriously eerie and mysterious trailer that doesn't give away much at all, but will get your attention anyway. Worth a peek. // Continue Reading ›]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 02:57:37 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/YMx0pBPC53ceYSkMuL4MbA https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/YMx0pBPC53d91AAZP5GalA

"Did you just ask if I was having fun?!" Hulu has unveiled an official trailer for an indie comedy called Self Reliance, marking the feature film directorial debut of American actor Jake Johnson. Johnson wrote & directed this, and also stars in it as the man who gets caught up in a crazy "game show". This first premiered earlier in the year at the 2023 SXSW Film Festival, and will hit streaming on Hulu in January soon. When a man is offered a million dollars to play a game in which hunters try to kill him, he thinks he has found the perfect loophole: they can only attack when he's alone. His only problem is that none of his friends or family believe the game is real. The full cast features Johnson with Anna Kendrick, Andy Samberg, Natalie Morales, Christopher Lloyd, Wayne Brady, GaTa, Emily Hampshire, Mary Holland, and Boban Marjanović. This is a pretty bold and clever concept to play with in a movie, the idea behind it seemingly inspired by couples and how everyone needs to be with someone at all times. Looks fun, indeed! Have at it. // Continue Reading ›]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 01:57:03 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/YMx0pBPC53d91AAZP5GalA https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/YMx0pBPC53eXnCIQLHuXcQ

"The past cannot be changed. The future is yet in your power." Control your own destiny. We have officially launched our 2025 Release Schedule page (being added to the button bar once we land safely in the New Year), featuring listings throughout the year 2025 now that we're days away from sliding into 2024. This is our annual release update, to keep everyone informed about release dates in 2024 and 2025 looking ahead. We always launch the next calendar at the end of each year, and only update the release schedules two years out as it gets seriously sketchy beyond that. (Who knows what lies ahead for Hollywood...?) Back in 2021, we announced that schedules now include complete listings of VOD/streaming releases, with a clear indicator of which films will be opening in theaters versus streaming or VOD. We continue to focus on and highlight theatrical releases above all, with the original theatrical opening being the main date listed on the calendars. // Continue Reading ›]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 21:42:56 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/YMx0pBPC53eXnCIQLHuXcQ https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/YMx0pBPC53eMwIQaYx4YUA

"We didn't know anything about this business, but it didn't matter at all. It was too easy." Oh yeah, that sounds sketchy. Netflix has revealed an official trailer for a documentary film called Bitconned, an inside look at the story of one of the first cryptocurrency fraud schemes. Once again it brings up the question: is it a cautionary tale about cryptocurrency, or is actually a cautionary tale about greed and capitalism and how crime actually pays in America? You'll have to watch to find out! Netflix's intro explains: "In this fast-paced, debaucherous documentary from doc director Bryan Storkel (producer of The Legend of Cocaine Island, and director of The Pez Outlaw), Ray Trapani himself guides viewers through the ups and downs of his dramatic journey, alongside his family, former friends, and the journalist who exposed Centra Tech as the first high-profile fraud case of the crypto era." This has vibes of The Wolf of Wall Street, though about crypto and how easy it is to get away with scams like this these days. Seems a bit wild letting him embellish his own story? // Continue Reading ›]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 20:40:15 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/YMx0pBPC53eMwIQaYx4YUA https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/YMx0pBPC53fv4TVI8_-kXQ

"You fell in love with them... now experience them on the biggest screen possible." It's official! Disney has announced that the three beloved Pixar movies made & released during the pandemic directly to streaming (on Disney+) will get proper theatrical releases in early 2024. This is a surprise from the Mouse House, especially considering they don't seem overly confident in Pixar anymore, with many of Disney's animated release not doing well in theaters. Fans have been complaining for years, and word is many workers at Pixar also complained about missing out on theatrical releases. "Disney & Pixar's Soul, Turning Red, and Luca are coming to theaters in 2024!" These three excellent Pixar movies are getting release starting on January 12th (Soul with the short film Burrow), February 9th (Turning Red with the short film Kitbull), March 22nd (Luca with the classic short film For the Birds). These are three of Pixar's best in years (yes it's true), and they've also got Inside Out 2 coming to theaters in June 2024. I will go see them! Each one is delightful. // Continue Reading ›]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 19:46:44 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/YMx0pBPC53fv4TVI8_-kXQ https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/YMx0pBPC53dHM4zHFBUWmA

"Sometimes I feel that I became a musician by accident." Mubi has unveiled a trailer for a documentary film titled A Tiger in Paradise, which is a "visual journey into the mind of internationally acclaimed musician José González and a deep dive into the creative, sharp and fragile mind behind the music." This first premiered at the CPH:DOX Film Festival earlier this year, and will be out to watch this month streaming on Mubi. González is from Sweden and the film is a Swedish production directed by a Swedish filmmaker. "A surreal and darkly humorous journey into the uniquely creative mind of José González. From the production company behind Triangle of Sadness, discover the depths of the mind of internationally acclaimed musician José González. Between gentle music, philosophical musings and surreal visuals, González reflects on his life and career 20 years after the release of his debut album Veneer." This looks like a mesmerizing film that is not just another generic biopic, it's more of a cinematic voyage through González's life and into his mind. // Continue Reading ›]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 18:58:40 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/YMx0pBPC53dHM4zHFBUWmA https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/yHokX9oWzOALwsliJxhkcQ

"Thanks for your National Socialist hospitality." A24 has debuted a second official trailer for The Zone of Interest, the acclaimed new film from British filmmaker Jonathan Glazer (of Sexy Beast, Birth, Under the Skin). Opening in theaters soon this December, the film is appearing on lots of Top 10 lists this month. It originally premiered at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival earlier this year and was expected to win the Palme d'Or, though it ended up winning the Grand Prix second place prize. Though initially adapted from Martin Amis' novel of the same name, the film has a different focus. It's about the Nazi commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss, and his family who live in a nice home located adjacent to this horrible concentration camp in Poland. This stars Christian Friedel and Sandra Hüller as husband & wife, Freya Kreutzkam, Max Beck, Imogen Kogge, and Ralph Herforth. A deeply unsettling film about the banality of evil, following this German family as they live a "good life" just outside of the walls of the Nazi's Auschwitz during WWII. // Continue Reading ›]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 16:23:49 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/yHokX9oWzOALwsliJxhkcQ https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/yHokX9oWzOCCsf3JDPPyjg

"Sometimes the messenger has to become the message." Paramount has debuted the full official trailer for Bob Marley: One Love, the Hollywood biopic about the legendary Jamaican reggae maestro. It's now set for release in February on Valentine's Day in early 2024. Starring Kingsley Ben-Adir (from "Vera", "Peaky Blinders", "Secret Invasion", One Night in Miami) as Bob. Produced in partnership with the Marley family, and featuring Lashana Lynch as his wife Rita, Bob Marley: One Love lands in theaters soon. The cast also includes Sundra Oakley, Anthony Welsh, Tosin Cole, Umi Myers, James Norton, and Michael Gandolfini. On the big screen for the "first time", discover Bob's powerful story of overcoming adversity and the journey behind his revolutionary music – this is his life story. There have been documentaries made about Bob Marley recently, but this is a full-on dramatic biopic made with the support of his family. It looks a bit cheesy but it also looks good - mainly because Bob rules. I'm all for this! I will be watching in theaters. // Continue Reading ›]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 15:52:37 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/yHokX9oWzOCCsf3JDPPyjg https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/yHokX9oWzOCmEfDKSXc9oA

"I'm not exaggerating when I say that... my life was the Millennium Falcon." A Japanese Star Wars fan spent a few years making a remarkably detailed, perfectly accurate recreation of the original ILM workshop FX studio that made the first Star Wars movie. There's an entrancing 20 minute short doc about it online that is absolutely worth a watch. It is the story of Hiroshi Sumi, a big-time Star Wars geek who grew up with a deep fondness for the "behind-the-scenes" work of ILM, and a powerful love for the precise details in all of the hand-made FX models. Especially the Millennium Falcon, which he has a special connection to. I found this thanks to John Gruber and I think his post really captures what makes it such a fascinating story: "An homage and loving look back at the earliest days of Industrial Light and Magic... It speaks to the power of obsession." Any & every Star Wars fan will appreciate Hiroshi's admiration for this beloved movie series. // Continue Reading ›]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:20:02 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/yHokX9oWzOCmEfDKSXc9oA https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/yHokX9oWzOCh9BH1UuAyJA

"You can't beat them with a normal car." "Yes we can... if you drive it." Yet another racing movie on the horizon. Lionsgate Movies has unveiled an official trailer for Race For Glory: Audi vs Lancia, formerly known as simply 2 Win (all of these titles are bad). This project is an Italy / UK / Ireland co-production directed by an Italian filmmaker, and starring, co-written by, and produced by the Italian actor Riccardo Scamarcio. Inspired by true events that occurred during the fierce rivalry between Germany (Audi) and Italy (Lancia) at the 1983 Rally World Championships. Race For Glory stars Riccardo Scamarcio as rally driver Cesare Fiorio, Volker Bruch as racing champion Walter Röhrl, with Katie Clarkson-Hill, Esther Garrel, Giorgio Montanini, Gianmaria Martini, Haley Bennett, and featuring Daniel Brühl as the German engineer Roland Gumpert, founder of the sports car manufacturer Apollo Automobil. This is being dumped in theaters and on VOD at the same time in early January, never a good sign. This is pretty much a replica of Mann's Ferrari in many ways, which is the one getting more attention as it opens in theaters soon. // Continue Reading ›]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 23:37:40 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/yHokX9oWzOCh9BH1UuAyJA https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/yHokX9oWzOBzLJ8jQa98eA

"You bury your doubts... You bury your memories of the war... But in the core of your being, we're all cowards before death." Sony Pictures Classics has revealed the full official trailer for the film Freud's Last Session, directed by filmmaker Matt Brown, based on Mark St. Germain's play of the same name. The film premiered at AFI Fest in Los Angeles last month (here's the teaser), and it will sneak into the awards season debuting in select theaters later in December before 2023 is over. On the eve of WWII, two of the greatest minds of the 20th Century, author C.S. Lewis and psychologist Sigmund Freud, converge for their own personal battle over the existence of God, each with opposing views. Freud's Last Session interweaves the lives of Freud & Lewis, past, present, and through fantasy, bursting from the confines of Freud's study on a dynamic journey. Starring Anthony Hopkins as Freud, Matthew Goode as Lewis, with Liv Lisa Fries and Jodi Balfour. The compelling film explores questions facing all of us; in history a moment that echoes current conflicts, seeks to understand freewill, and explores how these renowned intellects find connection within difference. An intriguing premise, I just hope it doesn't denigrate either side too much. Have a look. // Continue Reading ›]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 22:02:54 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/yHokX9oWzOBzLJ8jQa98eA https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/yHokX9oWzODq3MUl1lG4oQ

"There was a time we were all lost... looking for somewhere to go." Netflix has revealed the official trailer for an animated series premiering in just a few weeks titled Carol & The End of The World, created and produced by Dan Guterman ("The Colbert Report", "Community", "Rick and Morty"). Another apocalyptic story about what to do when the world is ending. Global human annihilation is impending due to a mystery planet speeding towards Earth. Among the hedonistic crowd, one quiet & perpetually uneasy woman stands out, while the majority feel free to follow their greatest hedonistic desires. Guterman explains that the show is "a love letter to routine. A show about the comforts of monotony. An animated & existential comedy about the daily rituals that make up the gaps that make up a life." Featuring the voices of Martha Kelly as Carol, Beth Grant, Lawrence Pressman, Kimberly Hébert Gregory, Mel Rodriguez, Bridget Everett, and Delbert Hunt. Plus a whole bunch of guests. This looks fun and wacky and... calming? Worth a watch. // Continue Reading ›]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 21:33:33 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/yHokX9oWzODq3MUl1lG4oQ https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/yHokX9oWzOD3y8O_8q2Gog

"War has broken out below... And we were told to take the I.S.S." Bleecker Street Films has revealed the full official trailer for a sci-fi thriller called I.S.S. (which is the commonly known name for the International Space Station), made by acclaimed doc filmmaker Gabriela Cowperthwaite, based on Nick Shafir's Blacklist script. This originally premiered at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival earlier this year, but it is only getting released in January in theaters. Which may not be a good sign... When a world war event occurs on Earth, America & Russia, both nations secretly contact their astronauts aboard the ISS and give them instructions to take control of the station by any means necessary. The excellent cast for this includes Ariana DeBose, Chris Messina, Pilou Asbaek, John Gallagher Jr., Costa Ronin, and Masha Mashkova, in a high-stakes thriller set within the confines of the I.S.S. as astronauts are called to duty in fateful and terrifying ways. Looks stressful to watch! And I'm sad these two "sides" have to be pitted against each other like this - it would never happen in real life, astronauts wouldn't ever act this way. But it's just a movie, right? Right...? // Continue Reading ›]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 19:46:22 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/yHokX9oWzOD3y8O_8q2Gog https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/yHokX9oWzOBpjYNsEYCOBQ

"The Night Country – it takes us... one by one." HBO has unveiled the full trailer for the highly anticipated new season of the "True Country" crime series officially titled True Detective: Night Country. It's set in Alaska during the time of year when it's very dark and cold. This next season is written & directed entirely by the Mexican filmmaker Issa López, known for her film Tigers Are Not Afraid. "How far would you go to find the answers?" In Ennis, Alaska, the people that operate a research station vanish... To solve the case, Detectives Danvers and Navarro will have to confront the darkness themselves, and dig into the haunted truths that lie buried under the eternal ice. The impressive full cast includes Jodie Foster as Liz Danvers, Kali Reis as Navarro, Finn Bennett, Fiona Shaw, Christopher Eccleston, Isabella Star LaBlanc, and John Hawkes, with Anna Lambe, Aka Niviâna, and Joel D. Montgrand. Yeah this looks DAMN good. So creepy and mysterious and fascinating. What is happening up there? Only one way to find out... ❄️ // Continue Reading ›]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 19:16:30 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/yHokX9oWzOBpjYNsEYCOBQ https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/yHokX9oWzOC4MNKOqx2ENQ

"I don't wanna panic over nothing." "I don't think this is 'nothing...'" After showing in theaters for the past few weeks, Netflix is ready to release this apocalyptic sci-fi thriller streaming on Netflix worldwide. The streaming studio has unveiled one final official trailer for Leave the World Behind, a new creation from the mind of "Mr. Robot's" Sam Esmail. So what is going on in here? A family's vacation to a remote corner of Long Island is upended when two strangers arrive at night, seeking refuge from a cyberattack that grows more terrifying by the minute, forcing everyone to come to terms with their places in this collapsing world. They claim there is a blackout causing chaos in the city – but without TV or internet, they can't verify them. Do they trust them? Is it really the apocalypse? What happens next? Leave the World Behind stars Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, Myha'la, Farrah Mackenzie, Charlie Evans, and Kevin Bacon. The film also features a score by Mac Quayle. I watched this recently and won't give away anything going on - but I will verify it is a MUST WATCH for any/all sci-fi fans. It's slick and clever and makes you really think, with plenty of dread to go along with the pretty faces in this cast. On Netflix starting Dec. 8th. // Continue Reading ›]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 18:00:36 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/yHokX9oWzOC4MNKOqx2ENQ https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/yHokX9oWzOBHO9Whf78D5A

"Our heads will be blown off in 60 hours." Warner Bros Japan + DC have unveiled the full official trailer for a Japanese anime series called Suicide Squad Isekai. It's now set to launch in 2024, after we posted a teaser earlier this year expecting it to arrive at the end of 2023. The term "isekai" is a Japanese word that means "another world" – which is also what the plot is about, with this ragtag team of DC villains literally explaining in here they're going to "another world." Super-Villains sent to ISEKAI!? The most dangerous & bizarre fantasy adventure unveiled!! The anime is produced by Warner Bros. Japan and it's animated by Wit Studio, directed by Eri Osada. The voice cast features Anna Nagase as Harley Quinn, Yūichirō Umehara as The Joker, Reigo Yamaguchi as Deadshot, Takehito Koyasu as Peacemaker (who looks hilarious in this), Jun Fukuyama as Clayface, and Subaru Kimura as the indomitable King Shark. Amanda Waller is also seen in here with other surprise characters and creatures. Yeah this is looking totally crazy!! Have fun. // Continue Reading ›]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 16:00:34 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/yHokX9oWzOBHO9Whf78D5A https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/yHokX9oWzODjzpLFoZu9Nw

"You knew these things existed?" It's Godzilla weekend!! Not only did they reveal a trailer for Legendary's epic Godzilla x Kong sequel, the Japanese movie Godzilla: Minus One is playing in theaters worldwide (go see it - this movie rules!!). And Apple TV+ is also streaming their exciting new Monarch: Legacy of Monsters series online for everyone to enjoy. There's no better time to be a Godzilla fan than right now!! Based on Legendary's Monsterverse, the 10-episode series follows two siblings find themselves revisiting the past — from present day to 1950s San Francisco in the wake of Godzilla and the Titans' destructive battle — to uncover the truth behind the secret "Monarch" organization and the many emerging monsters. The show stars Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell (as the same character), Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett, & Elisa Lasowski. This sci-fi series has been streaming for a few weeks already, with some positive buzz from this who've been watching it already. Have you?? If you need any more convincing, check out some monster-filled footage in this flashy preview below. // Continue Reading ›]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 03:33:43 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/yHokX9oWzODjzpLFoZu9Nw https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/yHokX9oWzOCNpiToAfpoDg

"Witness the rise of a new empire." "This world has more secrets then we could possibly imagine." Warner Bros and Legendary have unveiled the first official trailer for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, once again directed by filmmaker Adam Wingard. Another exciting preview from the CCXP comics expo in Brazil. It's a sequel to 2021's Godzilla vs. Kong, which opened during the pandemic but was still one of WB's big hits that year. This next one is set to open in theaters everywhere starting in April 2024. The plot for this next one involves the two mega monsters Godzilla and King Kong having to team up to take on a "colossal undiscovered threat hidden within our world" - which seems to be some kind of massive chimpanzee. GxK also delves further into the histories of these Titans and their origins, as well as the mysteries of Skull Island and beyond, while spending more time exploring the Hollow Earth realm where Kong is from. The cast of Godzilla x Kong features Dan Stevens, Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Rachel House, and Alex Ferns. A red ape! A pink 'Zilla! A Kong power glove! Lots of epic craziness in this first footage reveal. Wow. // Continue Reading ›]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 02:50:18 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/yHokX9oWzOCNpiToAfpoDg https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/yHokX9oWzOC2OclnjJcz7g

Berlin's best film festival is underway once again. They've got the best films you'll watch all year, venues in great locations in the city, and affordable tickets. The 14 Films Around the World Festival has kicked off in Germany's capitol city. The selection this year features 23 of the year's best festival films from, ahem, around the world, screening in Berlin for everyone to enjoy - this fest meant for the public, for anyone to come and discover great cinema. Tickets are only 11€ each (more info here), playing at two big and warm and cozy movie theaters, with a few Q&As and other special events during the next week. Last year I wrote a passionate article about how much I adore this festival, and how glad I am they exist in this city I now call home. Having been to all of the major festivals this year, most of this line-up features films on my Top 10 of 2023 - including Alice Rohrwacher's La Chimera, which is my #1 and their Opening Night feature in 2023. // Continue Reading ›]]> Sun, 03 Dec 2023 21:04:58 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/yHokX9oWzOC2OclnjJcz7g https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/yHokX9oWzOAE_LsGz9qUWg

"They will be remembered." Master Chief is back!! Fire up the first look teaser trailer for the exciting second season of the live-action Halo series on Paramount+. Much like the other epic sci-fi series Foundation on Apple TV+, it looks like they're kicking things up quite a few notches for Season 2, going even bigger and better compared to the first season that arrived in early 2022. In Season 2, Master Chief John-117 leads his team of elite Spartans against the alien threat known as the Covenant. As humanity's best hope for winning the war, John-117 discovers a deep connection to a mysterious alien structure with the key to humankind's salvation, or its destruction — the Halo. Pablo Schreiber returns again, along with Natascha McElhone as Dr. Halsey, Jen Taylor as Cortana, Bokeem Woodbine as Soren-066, Shabana Azmi, Natasha Culzac, Olive Gray, Yerin Ha, Bentley Kalu, Kate Kennedy, Tylan Bailey, Danny Sapani, Charlie Murphy, and Fiona O'Shaughnessy; newcomers in Season 2 also feature Joseph Morgan & Cristina Rodlo. There's some legitimately kick ass shots in this teaser, this season might actually get more attention. // Continue Reading ›]]> Sun, 03 Dec 2023 00:39:43 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/yHokX9oWzOAE_LsGz9qUWg