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Peacock Orders ‘Friday the 13th’ Prequel Series ‘Crystal Lake’ From Writer Bryan Fuller

After laying dormant for over a decade, Jason Voorhees is being revived once again. Peacock has given a straight-to-series order to a Friday the 13th prequel television project that’s currently titled Crystal Lake, Variety is reporting. Exact plot details for the series haven’t yet been revealed by the streaming service, although the project is being…

Lily James Joins Sean Durkin‘s ’The Iron Claw’ Alongside Zac Efron and Harris Dickinson For A24

Lily James will be included in the cast of The Iron Claw, an upcoming film by A24 about the Von Erichs, a family who made their mark in the professional wrestling arena over the past half century. As first reported by Deadline, it has not yet been revealed what role she will be playing, but…

New York Film Festival Review – ‘The Inspection’ is a Powerful and Passionate Story of Representation

The United States military has historically been a hostile environment for LGBT individuals. The “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy forced those who wished to serve to conceal their identities or face expulsion, and its repeal a decade ago has hopefully improved the situation, though there is surely much work still to be done. But despite…

New York Film Festival : Q&A with Directors Charlotte Wells and Mia Hansen-Løve on “Aftersun” and “One Fine Morning”

Aftersun Synopsis : At a fading vacation resort, 11-year-old Sophie treasures rare time together with her loving and idealistic father, Calum (Paul Mescal). As a world of adolescence creeps into view, beyond her eye Calum struggles under the weight of life outside of fatherhood. Twenty years later, Sophie’s tender recollections of their last holiday become…

New York Film Festival : Review – ‘Aftersun’ is a Captivating, Intimate Father-Daughter Story

There is a special bond that can exist between a father and daughter. What it looks like depends greatly on a variety of circumstances, including the presence of another parent or other siblings, and whether time together is a regular occurrence that is normal and expected or an infrequent delight that proves far too fleeting….

Toronto International Film Festival Review – A24’s ‘Causeway’ is a Poignant Tale of Pain and Healing

The experience of coming back from war is not an easy one. Returning after the resolution of a long-running conflict along with many others who have served is difficult enough, but when someone is forced to cut their tour short and feels like there is still more they could be doing on active duty, that…

Toronto International Film Festival Review – ‘The Whale’ is an Excellent Character Study with Exceptional Performances

Society doesn’t tend to look kindly on those who are overweight, firstly by setting unrealistic standards for what being fit and attractive mean. People can be cruel and careless in how they treat others who, for whatever reason, are heavy, making comments under their breath or physically reacting to the sight or smell of somewhere…

The Inspection | Official Trailer HD | A24 : Starring Jeremy Pope, Raúl Castillo, Gabrielle Union

A24 has a new trailer for a military drama film, “The Inspection” which will have the world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival.  “The Inspection” is the narrative debut for writer-director Elegance Bratton, who previously helmed the feature documentary “Pier Kids,” which followed homeless queer youth in New York, and the Vice docuseries “My House,”…

Morgan Neville to Direct Apple TV+ Biodoc about Steve Martin

Actor/comedian Steve Martin is the subject of a new two-part documentary directed and produced by Morgan Neville that’s set to be released by Apple TV+. The film, which is expected to debut in late 2023, is being produced by A24 in tandem with Neville and Caitrin Rogers’ Tremolo Productions. Neville has created many film and…

Film Review – ‘Bodies, Bodies, Bodies’ is a Worthwhile Horror Venture with a Great Cast 

When a storm is approaching, the smart thing to do is to stay inside and make sure that you’re adequately prepared. For some, that means being well-stocked with party supplies, to ensure that the action outside is matched by excitement and excess inside. But focusing too much on lavish pleasures can get in the way…

Neon, Film Distributor Behind Oscar-Winning Parasite, Exploring Sale Options

Neon, the independent film distributor that released such acclaimed, Oscar-winning features as Parasite and I, Tonya, is assessing options for its financial future. The New York-based company has begun working with investment bank Raine to consider selling some or all of its business, after it began receiving inquiries about mergers and acquisitions, The New York…