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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga : Press Conference with Director George Miller

@Courtesy of Warner Bros. Furiosa:A Mad Max Saga : Snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers, young Furiosa(Anna Taylor-Joy) falls into the hands of a great biker horde led by the warlord Dementus(Chris Hemsworth). Sweeping through the Wasteland, they come across the Citadel, presided over by the Immortan Joe. As the two tyrants fight…

In a Violent Nature Q & A : Actors Ry Barrett, Andrea Pavlovic, Lauren-Marie Taylor, and Editor Alex Jacobs

@Courtesy of IFC Films In a Violent Nature : When a locket is removed from a collapsed fire tower in the woods that entombs the rotting corpse of Johnny, a vengeful spirit spurred on by a horrific 60-year old crime, his body is resurrected and becomes hellbent on retrieving it. The undead golem hones in…

I Saw the TV Glow: Spectacular Reflection on Teenage Identity

©Courtesy of A24 Youthful self-discovery is a gripping, emotional and often times painful journey that can lead to a multitude of results. For those teens who feel alienated from their families and peers, they often use media as a coping mechanism to help them find their place in the world. That’s certainly the case for…

“If” / Krasinski Broke the Mold to Tell the Story for Young Generation

©Courtesy of Paramount Pictures When I was growing up in Japan, I was a precocious kid who saw things in a a skeptical attitude. What kind of movie would a child especially one like myself want to see if it were made from an adult’s viewpoint? Parents are usually cautious about what films are age-appropriate…

Babes : Exclusive Video Interview with Actresses Ilana Glazer and Michelle Buteau

Babes : BABES follows inseparable childhood friends Eden (Ilana Glazer) and Dawn (Michelle Buteau), having grown up together in NYC, now firmly in different phases of adulthood. When carefree an single Eden decides to have a baby on her own after a one-night stand, their friendship faces its greatest challenge. BABES delves into the complexities…

Unfrosted: Jerry Seinfeld Shines in Another Absurd Surrealist Comedy

©Photo by John P. Johnson / Netflix – © 2024 Netflix, Inc. Jerry Seinfeld has repeatedly proved to be one thing over the course of his decades-long career in Hollywood: a comedic innovator who pays manic tribute to his generation’s pop culture. Starting with his hit eponymous, semi-autobiographical 1990s sitcom, the Emmy-winning actor has soared in…

Sasquatch Sunset : Q&A with Actor Jesse Eisenberg on Playing Sasquatch

©Courtesy of Bleecker Street Sasquatch Sunset : In the misty forests of North America, a family of Sasquatches–possibly the last of their enigmatic kind–embark on an absurdist, epic, hilarious, and ultimately poignant journey over the course of one year. These shaggy and noble giants fight for survival as they find themselves on a collision course…

‘Let It Be,’ The Beatles Film Is Restored But Unengaging

If you recall Peter Jackson’s multiple Emmy Award-winning docuseries, The Beatles: Get Back, be prepared for what inspired it! Michael Lindsay-Hogg, over fifty years ago, made the original 1970 film about The Beatles, called Let It Be, which is now available on Disney+ in its restored version. The film opens with a conversation between Jackson…

The Cannes Film Festival Reveals Lineup

  In what seems to be our favorite directors are back at the French resort, the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival has unveiled its line-up, the festival will bring “Godfather” series Director Francis ford Coppola with a highly anticipated film, “Magalopolis” starring Adam Driver, “Mad Max” series Director George Miller “Furiosa” starring Anya Taylor-Joy. “Star War” series…

Prada Celebrates Miranda July In Milan And Tokyo

Miranda July is an American filmmaker, artist, singer and writer who was raised in Berkeley and currently lives in Los Angeles. In 1996 a series of shorts, titled Joanie4Jackie, initiated her directorial career that reached its peak in 2005 with the independent film Me and You and Everyone We Know. July also starred in this…

‘Chivalry’ : Exclusive Interview with Co-Creator/Star Sarah Solemani on Her Comedy Series with Steve Coogan

Check out more of CinemaDaily US’ video interviews on our YouTube channel Actor and writer Sarah Solemani might not be as well known on “this side of the pond,” although she had a key role in Bridget Jones’ Baby a few years back, and she wrote an episode of HBO’s Barry, for which she won…