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Official Trailer for Kormákur's Beautiful Movie 'Touch' About First Love
"I'm not going back." Focus Features has revealed the first trailer for a movie titled Touch, the latest from Icelandic director Baltasar Kormákur. After making action movies like Contraband, The Deep, 2 Guns, and Everest, Kormákur has returned to his homeland of Iceland to make more intimate movies again. This one is a passionate love story "years & miles in the making." Adapted from the best-selling novel by Ólafur Jóhann Ólafsson, Touch is a romantic and thrilling story that spans several decades and continents. Touch follows one widower's emotional journey to find his first love who disappeared 50 years ago, before his time runs out. Starring Egill Ólafsson as old Kristófer, with Palmi Kormakur as young Kristófer, plus Kōki, Masahiro Motoki, Sigurdur Ingvarsson, and Yoko Narahashi. His first love is a Japanese woman he met while in London, but her father takes her away and he loses contact with her for 50 years. This looks beautiful! Stunning shots galore, a lovely score in this trailer, an emotional story - I'm in. I will be watching.
› Posted on April 24 in Foreign Films, To Watch, Trailer | Comments
Full Trailer for Mystery Thriller 'The Watchers' Starring Dakota Fanning
"You have five seconds before the door is sealed." Warner Bros & New Line Cinema have unveiled the full official trailer for the mysterious horror thriller from the Shyamalan family titled The Watchers. Set to open in June this summer, a few months before M. Night Shyamalan's Trap. This is adapted from the novel of the same name by A.M. Shine, and is directed by M. Night's daughter named Ishana, making her feature directorial debut after working on the "Servant" series directing episodes. A young woman gets stranded in an extensive, immaculate forest somewhere in western Ireland, where, after finding her way to a shelter, she becomes trapped alongside three strangers, stalked by mysterious creatures each night. What do they want with them…? The crew includes DP Eli Arenson with music by Abel Korzeniowski. The thriller stars Dakota Fanning, Georgina Campbell, Oliver Finnegan, and Olwen Fouere. Oh this looks damn good! I love a "what is going on?!" mystery like this. And they don't reveal any of the creatures yet! I'll be watching, too.
Classic Film Tour Trailer: Oscar Micheaux & Black Independent Cinema
"He didn't just make movies, he sparked a revolution." Kino Lorber is launching a classic film tour soon to celebrate a pioneering American filmmaker named Oscar Micheaux. He is known as "the country's first major Black filmmaker," who made many films from the 1920s onward that redefined what cinema could be and who it was for. His very first film was The Homesteader in 1919, however it is now considered lost. Kino Lorber will be showing 17 films from Micheaux's filmography, provided by the Library of Congress as 4K restorations & rare discoveries. Micheaux directed & produced more than 40 films from 1919-1948, shifting from silent to talkies, and depicting early such complex and taboo subjects as religious hypocrisy, interracial marriage, police violence, and lynching, often with all-Black casts and producers. This touring "festival" features 17 films that will play on the big screen at art house cinemas. Featuring Within Our Gates (1920), Micheaux’s earliest surviving feature, plus Body & Soul, The Girl From Chicago, Murder in Harlem, God's Step Children, Ten Minutes to Live, and many others. Check out some vintage footage in the trailer below.
Trailer for 'She Rises Up' Doc Follows Women Trying to End Poverty
"One can break the chains – even if they are made of iron, they can be broken." Abramorama has unveiled an official trailer for a documentary film titled She Rises Up, from acclaimed doc filmmaker Maureen Castle Tusty (also of The Singing Revolution previously). Set for release in limited US theaters starting late June this summer. She Rises Up reveals the explosive implications of women’s economic participation as we follow radically different women from Sri Lanka, Peru, and Senegal who are fighting to build businesses that create job opportunities for even more women, while also contributing to the reduction of poverty. With Abramorama orchestrating the theatrical release and ROCO Films activating screening hosts for the film in non-traditional spaces, like college campuses, non-profits, churches and NGOs, the film will open in NYC at LOOK Dine-In Cinemas followed by more cities across the US. Five-time Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo composed & recorded an original song for this film. An empowering story about real progress in the world.
Bull Riders on a Heist in Thriller 'Ride' Trailer - Directed by Jake Allyn
"We've got ourselves a Texas-sized showdown!" Well Go USA has revealed an official trailer for an indie thriller titled Ride, marking the feature directorial debut of Texas actor Jake Allyn. This is set to open in theaters and on VOD together in June this summer. Three generations of bull riders fight to raise money to transfer the family's young daughter to a better cancer hospital. Set in Stephenville TX, Ride explores rodeo, addiction in the Heartland, and the cowboy's place in modern America. A retired bull rider teams up to pull off a bank robbery, but when the heist goes wrong they end up on the run from police. Starring C. Thomas Howell as John Hawkins, with a cast including Annabeth Gish, Jake Allyn, Patrick Murney, Josh Plasse, Laci Kaye Booth, Scott Reeves, with Zia Carlock and Forrie J. Smith as Al. This looks solid, a very Texas film about the struggle to hold on tight when life starts bucking like wild. Just like riding a bull.
Official Trailer for Disney+'s 'Jim Henson Idea Man' Documentary Film
"Never stop creating." Disney+ has revealed the wonderful official trailer for the documentary called Jim Henson Idea Man, a biopic look back at the life of this creative genius. It will be streaming worldwide on Disney+ at the end of May for everyone to enjoy. Directed by Ron Howard, Jim Henson Idea Man takes us into the mind of this singular creative visionary, from his early years puppeteering on local television to the worldwide success of Sesame Street, The Muppet Show & beyond. With unprecedented access to Jim's personal archives, Ron Howard brings us a fascinating and insightful examination of a complex man whose boundless imagination inspired the world. Henson also directed the beloved fantasy films The Dark Crystal & Labyrinth. Featuring interviews of fans of Henson's work, interspersed with footage from Jim Henson's works, including Wilkins and Wontkins Commercials that were previously lost. Wow. Well, this looks utterly magical and delightful! An uplifting, inspiring look at the life of a truly unforgettable entertainment legend.
› Posted on April 24 in Documentaries, To Watch, Trailer | Comments
One More 'Dirty' Teaser for Oz Perkins' Eerie 'Longlegs' Horror Thriller
"The man downstairs." Here we go again - another strange cryptic teaser full of haunting text to decipher. What does it all mean?! Neon has revealed one more erie teaser trailer for Longlegs, set to open in theaters nationwide starting this July. We've featured the other cryptic teasers before as well as the incredible first official trailer for this film a few months ago. FBI Agent Lee Harker is assigned to an unsolved serial killer case that takes unexpected turns, revealing eerie evidence of the occult. Harker soon discovers a personal connection to the killer and must stop him before he strikes again. Longlegs is the latest film from director Oz Perkins (of The Blackcoat's Daughter, I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House, Gretel & Hansel). The horror film stars Maika Monroe as Lee Harker, Nicolas Cage, Alicia Witt, Blair Underwood, and Dakota Daulby. All of this red text in here is a clue that needs to be deciphered – along with the text written on the page in one shot. One of the best marketing campaigns of 2024 - it's all so brilliant and scary.
Freaky First Teaser Trailer for Kiyoshi Kurosawa's 'Cloud' Horror Film
Who's at the door? Tokyo Theater Nikkatsu has revealed a chilling 30-second teaser trailer for a new horror film titled Cloud, set for release in September in Japan later this year. It's one of three (!!) brand new films from prolific Japanese filmmaker Kiyoshi Kurosawa due out in 2024. He also has another one Chime and yet another French one called Le chemin du serpent (or Path of the Snake) in post already. The tile Cloud is a reference to the digital space known as the cloud, as it's a peculiar horror story about how hatred spreads online. Yoshii suddenly becomes a "target" when he hears a voice saying "I'll kill this guy" while looking at an online screen. A man wearing a mask then appears at his door. What happens next? This stars Masaki Suda, Kotone Furukawa, Daikan Okudaira, Okayama Amane, Yoshiyoshi Arakawa, Masataka Kubota. Even with only 30 seconds so far, there's some awesome shots in this that horror fans will flip for. The mask guy showing up everywhere is unsettling, along with all the strange shots in the last few seconds.
Trailer for 'The Big Cigar' Series with André Holland as Huey P. Newton
"I want to transform society. This is just the beginning." Apple TV has revealed an official trailer for a mini-series titled The Big Cigar, set to launch streaming this summer on Apple TV+. An unbelievable story of revolution through the eyes of a legend: Huey P. Newton. Based on an article by Joshuah Bearman, the same writer who wrote about the Argo story. The Black Panther Party, a fake movie production, and a nationwide manhunt. Chronicles the manhunt for Huey P. Newton, the founder of the Black Panther Party, who seeks the help of film producer Bert Schneider (also behind Easy Rider) as he tries to escape to Cuba. This stars André Holland as Black Panther leader Huey P. Newton, with the first two episodes directed & executive produced by multi-award winner Don Cheadle. The six-episode drama chronicles the story of Black Panther leader Huey P. Newton's escape, based on the monumental, eponymous magazine article. Also starring Tiffany Boone, Alessandro Nivola, Marc Menchaca, and P.J. Byrne. It looks a lot like Argo, though about Newton going to Cuba instead, bouncing between serious and comedic a bit too often. Still looks good.
Daniel Brühl is Karl in the 'Becoming Karl Lagerfeld' Series Full Trailer
"I'm sick of not being taken seriously." Hulu / Disney+ have revealed the main official trailer for the seris Becoming Karl Lagerfeld, launching for streaming in June this summer. This French series about haute couture & the fashion industry was developed under the original title Kaiser Karl, produced by Gaumont and Jour Premier, with six episodes at launch. The infamous German fashion designer Karl Otto Lagerfeld passed away in 2019 after an illustrious & elaborate career. D+'s Becoming Karl Lagerfeld plunges viewers into the heart of the 70s, in Paris, Monaco, and Rome, to follow the formidable blossoming of this complex & iconic personality of Parisian couture, already driven by the ambition to become the Emperor of fashion. Between glamour and clashes of egos, grandiose parties and destructive passions, discover the story of Karl before Lagerfeld. Daniel Brühl stars as Karl Lagerfeld, with Théodore Pellerin as Jacques de Bascher, Arnaud Valois as Yves Saint Laurent, Alex Lutz as Pierre Bergé, and Agnès Jaoui. This looks more like a story about how wild & debaucherous it was in the 70s, with just a touch of the glamour of French fashion.
New Trailer for 'Star Wars - The Phantom Menace' 2024 Re-Release
"Fear is the path to the dark side…" Time to return to that galaxy far, far away. 20th Century has revealed a brand new trailer for the 25th anniversary re-release of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace in theaters this May. This highly anticipated prequel in the Star Wars series opened in the summer of 1999, some 25 years ago, and the hype was through the roof. I remember waiting in line just to get tickets, and all the mania waiting for it to open. Then everyone went to see it and did not like it. Now all these years later, is it time for a re-appraisal? In The Phantom Menace, two Jedi escape a hostile blockade and come across a young boy who may bring balance to the Force, but the long dormant Sith resurface to claim their original glory. We're introduced to Anakin, Jar Jar, Qui Gon, Amidala, Shmi, Valorum, and many others in this sci-fi spectacle. Starring Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd, Ian McDiarmid, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, Pernilla August, & Frank Oz. There are a few exceptional moments in this, mainly the pod race and Duel of the Fates. Will you see it again? "Every generation has a legend…"
Fun Trailer for Indie Filmmaking Comedy 'The Last Movie Ever Made'
"The world ends in 15 days. They have 14 days to finish their movie." Lights, camera – action! Good Deed Ent. has revealed an official trailer for the indie comedy film titled The Last Movie Ever Made, made by Arizona-based filmmaker Nathan Blackwell. It originally premiered at the 2023 Phoenix Film Festival and it also played at the Popcorn Frights Film Festival last year. With the world about to end, Marshall convinces a group of friends and strangers to help finish the sci-fi movie he abandoned in high school. He must quickly rekindle old relationships, forge new ones, and lock down some decent equipment (and some costumes) if he has any hope of completing the long-lost epic. Fun times! Starring Adam Rini, Megan Hughes Rini, Craig Curtis, Dallas Teat, & Logan Blackwell. A nice meta riff on what it's like to be a filmmaker with the constant desire to create something amazing. This is stuffed with kooky, low budget charm - check it out.
Watch: Alex Goddard's Amusing 'Learning to Skateboard at 40' Short
"It's completely secluded. You can skate with no shame here." How many people tried skateboarding when they were a kid? And how many gave up quickly after trying? Has this kind of "giving up" mentality come to haunt you the rest of your life? What is worth giving up and what isn't? How to decide? So many existential questions come to mind while watching this fun short film. Learning to Skateboard at 40 is a new short (under 8 minutes!!) made by filmmaker Alex Goddard from Brighton. It's not really a documentary, per se, it's more of an amusing narrative film reflecting on life and getting older and not giving up. Starring Alex Goddard, Chris Sav, Barney Taylor, Lucy Jordan. This is one of those shorts you have to click [play] on and trust you'll be off on an unforgettable adventure. This adventure is, uh, well - trying to skate at 40 years old.
› Posted on April 23 in Comedy, Short Film, To Watch | Comments
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