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'Penguin Bloom' is an Emotionally Charged True Story of Perseverance

By Nick Janks
2 days ago
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See the Rise of the Black Panther Party in 'Judas and the Black Messiah'

By Nick Janks
1 week ago

Daniel Kaluuya stars as the founder of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party in the powerful new biographical drama film Judas and the Black Messiah.

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Tom Holland Leads Intriguing New Russo Brothers Crime Drama 'Cherry'

By Nick Janks
1 week ago

Tom Holland aims for a career-best performance in the upcoming Apple TV+ exclusive crime drama, Cherry, from the Russo brothers.

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Impressive Cast Features in Crime Caper 'Breaking News in Yuba County'

By Nick Janks
1 week ago

Director Tate Taylor rounds up an excellent ensemble cast for the new comedy crime caper film, Breaking News in Yuba County.

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Sia's Vanity Project 'Music' Can't Find the Right Narrative Balance

By Nick Janks
2 weeks ago

Superstar singer/songwriter Sia makes her directorial debut with Music, a musical-drama film with powerful themes that features a disjointed narrative, making it hard for the audience to connect with its characters.

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Reality is a Simulation in New Amazon Original Sci-Fi Drama 'Bliss'

By Nick Janks
2 weeks ago

Owen Wilson and Salma Hayek are living in a simulation in the new sci-fi drama film Bliss from director Mike Cahill, who’s known for his high-concept work.

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Gripping Trailer for New Serial Killer Crime Thriller 'The Little Things'

By Nick Janks
4 weeks ago

Denzel Washington and Rami Malek are on the hunt for a serial killer (which may or may not be Jared Leto) in the new crime thriller, The Little Things.

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'A Call to Spy' Review - A Factual WWII Spy Drama with Little Intrigue

By Nick Janks
26/12/20

A Call to Spy tells the story of a female-led, British spy agency formed to place allied spies into unoccupied France during the early stages of WWII.

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Trailer for Survival Film 'Land' Starring and Directed By Robin Wright

By Nick Janks
22/12/20

Robin Wright plays a woman who decides to live off-grid in the remote wilderness in the new survival film, Land, which she also directs.

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Acclaimed Singer-Songwriter Sia Makes Directing Debut with 'Music'

By Nick Janks
17/12/20

Sia makes a transition into film directing with the new musical drama Music, and there’s a lot of original music in it to please her fans.

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Frances McDormand Aiming for Oscar-Win Trilogy with Latest 'Nomadland'

By Nick Janks
16/12/20

Frances McDormand looks like a chance to pick up her third Best Actress Oscar with her performance in Chloé Zhao’s new drama film, Nomadland.

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'Words on Bathroom Walls' is a Lot More than a Teen Romance Drama

By Nick Janks
10/12/20

Words on Bathroom Walls revolves around a teenage romance but only as a way to showcase its core theme – living with mental illness.

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Riveting 2nd Trailer for 'The Dry' Adaptation Features More Plot Details

By Nick Janks
03/12/20

The second trailer for Jane Harper’s ‘The Dry’ adaptation has been released featuring more Eric Bana and more plot details.

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Gripping Trailer for Guantanamo Bay Courtroom Drama 'The Mauritanian'

By Nick Janks
03/12/20

Jodie Foster plays an American defense attorney who’s tasked with defending a terror suspect being held at the notorious Guantanamo Bay detention center in the thrilling new drama film, The Mauritanian.

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Trailer for Uplifting New Australian Film 'Penguin Bloom'

By Nick Janks
01/12/20

Naomi Watts and Andrew Lincoln star in Penguin Bloom, an uplifting Australian film that showcases a family’s struggle against adversity.

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Concept of Life After Death is Uniquely Explored in 'Nine Days' Trailer

By Nick Janks
24/11/20

Winston Duke features in the new film Nine Days, which sees him play a gatekeeper of souls on their way to rebirth, or oblivion.

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Iconic Novel 'Black Beauty' Gets a Disney+ Adaptation

By Nick Janks
16/11/20

Disney has added the classic novel Black Beauty to its list of adaptations and it features the voice of Oscar-winner Kate Winslet.

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Covid Situation Gets a Whole Lot Worse in Trailer for 'Songbird'

By Nick Janks
04/11/20

If you thought the Covid situation was bad now, wait until you see Michael’s Bay version of events in the new movie, Songbird.

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George Clooney Directs and Stars in New Sci-Fi Film 'The Midnight Sky'

By Nick Janks
30/10/20

Clooney has been absent from the silver screen these past few years but has returned for the intriguing sci-fi drama The Midnight Sky for Netflix.

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Eric Bana Leads Book Adaptation of Jane Harper's 'The Dry' in New Trailer

By Nick Janks
27/10/20

Eric Bana plays a big city cop who returns to his rural hometown to investigate a crime in the upcoming adaptation of The Dry.

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A Mother Seeks the Best for Her Daughter in 'Miss Juneteenth' - Review

By Nick Janks
13/10/20

Miss Juneteenth tells the story of a mother desperate to have her daughter live a life that she never could while maintaining a demanding work-life balance.

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