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The Whale : A Gripping Performance of Brendan Fraser Will Melt Your Heart

Director Darren Aronofsky’s latest outing, “The Whale,” premiered in competition at the 2022 Venice Film Festival. The film challenged audiences — leading them through an emotional journey in a most unexpected way — to recognize that someone outside of our usual mode of thinking exists. The story tells of Charlie (Brendan Fraser), a morbidly obese…

Film Review – Belgium’s Oscar Submission ‘Close’ is a Tender, Upsetting Story of Childhood Friendship 

Children and teenagers are capable of an unfortunate cruelty to each other that is in most cases learned from watching other people, be it adults in their lives or characters on television or in film. The need to ostracize those who feel different can have immeasurably detrimental effects and lead to tragic consequences. Even in…

‘The Whale’ Trailer Gives a First Look at Brendan Fraser’s Performance

A24 has dropped a new trailer for Brendan Fraser’s highly-anticipated comeback film, “The Whale” directed by Darren Aronofsky (“Requiem for a Dream,” “Black Swan”).  The film is based on Aronofsky’s adaptation of the 2012 stage play, “The Whale” follows Charlie (Fraser), an English teacher living with obesity who has decided to eat himself to death….

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,”…