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IT HAPPENED IN L.A. on VOD Nov. 14th

Writer: Michelle Morgan Director: Michelle Morgan Cast: Michelle Morgan, Jorma Taccone, Dree Hemingway and Kentucker Audley Annette (Michelle Morgan) and Elliot (Jorma Taccone) are a mostly happy, moderately neurotic L.A. couple. Maybe Annette doesn't enjoy game nights or taco stands as much as Elliot does, but no relationship is perfect, right? Rather than embracing their differences, Annette can only compare their relationship to their happy couple friends. This cannot be endorsed by Annette's beautiful but romantically troubled best friend, Baker (Dree Hemingway), who is very well-versed on the bleakness of the L.A. dating scene. Taking its cues from classic mid-20th Century comedies with a stylish and contemporary spin, IT HAPPENED IN L.A. is an irreverent tale of life and the search for elusive love in the 21st Century. IT HAPPENED IN L.A. will be available on VOD Nov. 14th

THE True Bromance Film Podcast - The Killing of a Sacred Deer

Episode 180 Last year, Yorgos Lanthimos gave us The Lobster, a fun and quirky film that had audiences reveling in Lanthimos' inventive storytelling style. In this year's The Killing of a Sacred Deer, Lanthimos is back together with Colin Farrell and using his distinctive style to drag us through the muck. Andrew of AB Film Review, The Last New Wave, and the glorious Mark As Played joins us to debate whether the juice is worth the squeeze in The Killing of a Sacred Deer. MOVIES DISCUSSED THIS WEEK: Thor: Ragnarok, Jungle, My Life As A Zucchini, 30 for 30: Nature Boy, Thank You For Your Service, Timecrimes, The Killing of a Sacred Deer

Paige Goldberg Tolmach interview - WHAT HAUNTS US

With the daily breaking news about mogul Harvey Weinstein and the growing charges of sexual harassment that has now permeated his life and the nation as a whole, this film is even more important. WHAT HAUNTS  US tells the real story behind a town whose silence lead to the suicides of a disturbing number of victims. This film is a cautionary tale for parents and their children and a horrifying example of what happens when one stays quiet about sexual abuse/molestation. WHAT HAUNTS US tells the story about the 1997 class of Porter Gaud High School in Charleston, South Carolina that graduated 49 boys. Within the last 35 years, six of these boys committed suicide. Filmmaker Tolmach graduated from Porter Gaud, and now she digs deep with this film in discovering the dark secrets that have lingered and haunted this community that she so loves. The six boys that committed suicide featured in the film didn't have to die if they would have spoken out and not remained quiet about wha

Pop Culture Case Study - Episode 282 - Murder on the Orient Express (1974) and Assumptions

\\ Dave is joined by Raychelle Burks of The Curly Hair Mafia to talk about an author he has never read, in Agatha Christie.  They talk Albert Finney, amazing all star casts, mild racism, and assumptions! Check out our Network! Subscribe on  iTunes!  ----Make sure to rate and review! Subscribe on  Stitcher! Subscribe on  Google Play

BETWEEN NIGHT AND DAWN - Blu-ray Review

George Romero's name may be synonymous with the living dead subgenre, but his filmography is far richer and more varied than his reputation as "the zombie guy" would suggest. Following the breakout success of his debut feature Night of the Living Dead, the director would embark upon a series of projects which demonstrate a master filmmaker with more than mere gut-munching on his mind. In There's Always Vanilla, young drifter Chris and beautiful model Lynn embark upon a tumultuous relationship which seems doomed from the outset. Season of the Witch (released theatrically as Hungry Wives) follows the exploits of Joan Mitchell - a housewife who seeks to escape the confines of her humdrum suburban existence through a flirtation with witchcraft. Lastly, The Crazies sees Romero returning to firmer horror territory as a small rural town finds itself in the grip of an infection which send its hosts into a violent, homicidal frenzy. Taken together, these three films, m

AFM 2017: FILMRISE ACQUIRES NORTH AMERICAN RIGHTS TO CLIO BARNARD’S ‘DARK RIVER’ FROM PROTAGONIST PICTURES

Protagonist Pictures has sold North American rights to FilmRise for Clio Barnard’s (The Selfish Giant, The Arbor) drama Dark River. It was announced today by Protagonist Managing Director of Sales and Distribution Vanessa Saal and FilmRise CEO Danny Fisher. The film debuted as a world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival and screened as an official selection in the London Film Festival to outstanding reviews. The North American deal was negotiated between George Hamilton, Protagonist’s Manager of International Sales, and FilmRise’s Faye Tsakas, Director of Acquisitions. Protagonist Pictures is handling worldwide rights to the film. FilmRise will release Dark River theatrically in 2018. The film will also be available to stream on Amazon Prime Video late in 2018 as FilmRise opted-in the film to Amazon Video Direct’s prestigious Film Festival Stars program. Written and directed by Clio Barnard (The Arbor, The Selfish Giant), this moving tale of family secrets sta

ORIGINAL REMAKE: Bad Moms and A Bad Moms Christmas

We bring on the world's biggest fan of the Bad Moms Cinematic Universe,  Jairo  of the  True Bromance Film Podcast , to see if one of his favorite films of 2016 is a rare comedy sequel that works. Along the way we disagree on what's considered a Christmas movie classic, the merits of sequels leading to an eventual ROCKY IV, and what exactly the age demographic should be for the hypothetical third installment in the BAD MOMS series. Like Hollywood, we get a jump on the holiday bitterness with our episode on A BAD MOMS CHRISTMAS, and you should too! Twitter / Instagram : @originalremake Email:  originalremakepod@gmail.com Hosts:  @Podstalgic  and  @warmachinehorse

Steve Holleran - FIRE CHASERS

This docuseries takes viewers into the heart of devastating wildfires in California. Due to factors that include climate change and altered vegetation patterns, the number of infernos that erupt during fire season are on the rise, leading to lives being lost and millions of dollars worth of damage being done. "Fire Chasers" follows members of Cal Fire and the Los Angeles County Fire Department as they battle the blazes that threaten wildlife, natural terrain and potentially thousands of homes. The show also highlights new recruits who are training to join the force and artists who document the apocalyptic-looking damage in photos. Today my guest on the show the cinematographer for FIRE CHASERS, Steve Holleran. I asked Steve on the show to discuss the series, climate change, how skateboarding influenced his work, and an experimental one take film that takes place on the night of Trump's election called A BOY, A DREAM: LOVE ON ELECTION NIGHT. FIRE CHASERS is cu

Sam Pollard - MAYNARD

He was Obama before Obama, Maynard Holbrook Jackson became the first black Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia in 1973 and this film is an exploration into a man who had dreams and ambitions to be a public servant for his people seeing that it was the next logical step in the journey that had been started by Dr. King, and so many others who had blazed the trail during the years of horrific segregation. Maynard interviews include President Bill Clinton, Al Sharpton, Vernon Jordan, Ambassador Andrew Young, Rev. Joseph Lowery, Jesse Jackson, former Atlanta Mayor’s Sam Massel and Shirley Franklin, and current Mayor Kasim Reed to name a few. Today my guest is the director of Maynard, an Academy Award nominee, Emmy winner and 4 time Peabody Award, Sam Pollard. On this episode, we discuss his film, how the current administration has empowered the radical right, and the likelihood of Mr. Pollard directing a rom-com. To listen to our conversation press play on the embedded player below.

Trailer for SWEET VIRGINIA

Directed by Jamie M. Dagg Written by Ben China and Paul China Starring Jon Bernthal, Christopher Abbott, Imogen Poots, Rosemarie DeWitt, Odessa Young SWEET VIRGINIA will open theatrically in Select Cities on November 17th A burglary-homicide rattles the residents of a small Alaska town, in particular two women made widows by the crime and their mutual friend, Sam, the proprietor of the local motor lodge. Sam is an outsider himself, a former rodeo champ all too happy to leave the jolt and violence of the ring behind. So when his guests prove unruly or a stranger reaches out to him, reluctance is his natural response. Secrets are revealed, violence increases, and the people in town act more unhinged. His hesitancy — and his willingness to move past it — becomes the lynchpin for his survival.

Metalwork Pictures and Paris Film, Inc. Tap Nick Cassavetes to direct HAVE YOU SEEN HER?

Metalwork Pictures and Paris Film, Inc. announced today that acclaimed filmmaker, Nick Cassavetes (The Notebook, The Other Woman, My Sister’s Keeper) has signed on to helm Have You Seen Her?, based on the script he is co-writing with Paul Johansson (One Tree Hill, The Notebook and TV’s Van Helsing). Andrew Levitas will produce for Metalwork Pictures, with his Rogue Black label financing. Rob Paris will produce under his Paris Film, Inc. banner alongside co-writer Paul Johansson. Start of principal photography is scheduled for early 2018. Have You Seen Her? is an international romance in the vein of Cassavetes’ iconic hit The Notebook, which launched the careers of Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams. The story is an original idea that Cassavetes has been passionate about writing and directing for more than a decade. Paul Johansson said: “Nick and I have literally been on the verge of writing this for years. We’re incredibly excited to be partnering with Rob and Andrew who have put us

Lot18 & AMC Launch New "The Walking Dead" Wine Collection

Wine lovers and fans of the worldwide hit television series "The Walking Dead" can now order "The Walking Dead" Wine Collection from Lot18 in partnership with AMC. Perfect for your weekly viewing parties or for any occasion, the limited-edition collection features three hand-crafted blends and uniquely designed labels to honor the essence of characters from the series which is currently in its 8th season. With a limited number of each specially created bottle available, these delicious wines can be purchased exclusively at Lot18.com/TheWalkingDead while supplies last.  Just in time for the highly anticipated new season of "The Walking Dead", the sale will go live on Monday, November 6 at 8am ET. The individually selected wines were carefully crafted by the team at Lot18 to highlight their shared characteristics with the beloved characters Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon, and the villainous Negan. The inspiration behind the wines are as follows: Rick

Victoria Negri Interview - GOLD STAR

After dropping out of music school, Vicki drifts aimlessly between her family’s house in Connecticut and an itinerant existence in New York. When her father suffers a debilitating stroke, she has to become his primary caretaker. Vicki resists connecting with him, and making peace with herself, but finds a way forward thanks to a new friend and a life-changing event. Today my guest is the writer, director, and star of GOLD STAR Victoria Negri. I had her on to discuss the film, how her real-life experiences with her father inspired her, what it was like working with Robert Vaughn on his last film, and of course, as always THE SPICE GIRLS. GOLD STAR will be released in theaters and on VOD on Nov. 10th. For more information on the release go to goldstar-film.com. Press play on the embedded player below to hear my conversation with Victoria.  

Pop Culture Case Study - Episode 281 - Thor: Ragnarok

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#079 Andrew Dominik: The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford vs. Killing Them Softly

Download MP3 In today's episode Nate and Austin compare Andrew Dominik's best and worst rated films, The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007) and Killing Them Softly (2012), respectively. Nate oozes over the lighting, Austin tries to get over a cold, and they're both surprised by how solid both of these films were. Check back next Sunday at 7pm PST for our milestone 80th episode where we will compare George Lucas' Star Wars: A New Hope (1977) and Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (1999), his best and worst rated films. Also check out this interview with actor Ben Mendelsohn and director Andrew Dominik about Killing Them Softly : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgLmjmpaaJY Killing Them Softly Notes Worst Rated PLOT : Jackie Cogan is an enforcer hired to restore order after three dumb guys rob a Mob protected card game, causing the local criminal economy to collapse. Ratings : IMDb 6.2 | RT 74% C / 44% A Released : 2012 Director :