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Lisa Frankenstein : Trailer / Robin Williams’ Daughter Zelda Williams’ Directorial Debut film

Focus Features has dropped a full-length trailer for the Diablo Cody-penned new horror comedy “Lisa Frankenstein” which is set to open exclusively in cinemas on February 9th. Directed by Robin Williams’ daughter Zelda Williams, the film marks her feature directorial debut. A new project, starring Kathryn Newton, Cole Sprouse, Liza Soberano, Henry Eikenberry, Joe Chrest…

‘Every Body’ DOC NYC Film Review – An Eye-Opening Look at Intersexuality

Much of society embraces the idea of binary definitions of what a person is. A recent push in liberal communities to recognize new gender identities, sexual orientations, and a variety of other descriptors has been met with intense pushback from traditionalists who feel that the recognition of something that hasn’t been historically acknowledged is somehow…

“The Holdovers” : Exclusive Interview with Actor Dominic Sessa on Working with Paul Giamatti and Alexander Payne for His Debut Film

@Photo by Courtesy of FOCUS FEATURES – © 2023 FOCUS FEATURES LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Synopsis : From acclaimed director Alexander Payne, THE HOLDOVERS follows a curmudgeonly instructor (Paul Giamatti) at a New England prep school who is forced to remain on campus during Christmas break to babysit the handful of students with nowhere to go….

“The Holdovers” : Exclusive Interview with Writer David Hemingson on Working with Director Alexander Payne

Photo by Courtesy of FOCUS FEATURES – © 2023 FOCUS FEATURES LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Synopsis : From acclaimed director Alexander Payne, THE HOLDOVERS follows a curmudgeonly instructor (Paul Giamatti) at a New England prep school who is forced to remain on campus during Christmas break to babysit the handful of students with nowhere to…

“Asteroid City” : Press Conference with Writer/Director Wes Anderson, Actors Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson, Jason Schwartzman, Bryan Cranston, and More!

Synopsis : The itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention (organized to bring together students and parents from across the country for fellowship and scholarly competition) is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events. Rating: PG-13 (Some Suggestive Material|Smoking|Brief Graphic Nudity) Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance Original Language: English Director: Wes Anderson Producer: Wes Anderson, Steven Rales, Jeremy Dawson Writer: Wes…

Film Review – ‘Asteroid City’ is the Latest Weird Cinematic Meditation from the One and Only Wes Anderson

Certain filmmakers have a particular style that makes their films instantly recognizable to audiences, be it a color palette, troupe of regular actors, or a narrator to anchor their stories. Wes Anderson utilizes all these and many more, and each of his projects adds a handful of new performers to his already extensive ensemble as…

Polite Society / Review : “This Film is Fire !”

It’s still Spring but Focus Features comes out with full punches with this Summer like Action Flick “Polite Society.” Mind you, there is nothing polite about this film. It’s full of curse words, raw catfights with full on punches and rudeness that would make your Mother cringe, But mind you this film is FIRE !…

James Gray Will Take Over Philip Seymour Hoffman’s project ‘Ezekiel Moss’ For Focus Features

Photo by Aidan Monaghan – © 2016 LCOZ HOLDINGS, LLC Palme d’Or-nominated filmmaker, James Gray is reuniting with Focus Features on the upcoming Depression-era ghost horror movie, Ezekiel Moss, Deadline is reporting. The filmmaker will direct the project, after he wrote, helmed and produced the semi-autobiographical coming-of-age drama, Armageddon Time, which the distributor released in theaters…

A Thousand and One : Exclusive Interview with Director A.V. Rockwell : A Love Letter to New York 

Synopsis : A THOUSAND AND ONE follows unapologetic and free-spirited Inez (Teyana Taylor), who kidnaps six-year-old Terry from the foster care system. Holding onto their secret and each other, mother and son set out to reclaim their sense of home, identity, and stability, in a rapidly changing New York City. Rating: R (Language) Genre: Drama…

Wes Anderson’s Film “Asteroid City” – Official Trailer – Only In Theaters June 16 : Starring Tom Hanks, Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, Bryan Cranston, Steve Carell, Margot Robbie

Focus Features has released a new trailer for a highly anticipated Wes Anderson’s new latest outing, “Asteroid City” which will score a limited release on June 16th before expanding a week later on June 23rd.  The trailer showcases Anderson’s usual style of meticulously crafted shot compositions and high color saturation, but this time opts for…

A THOUSAND AND ONE : Exclusive Interview with Actors William Catlett and Josiah Cross on the Sundance Winning Film

Synopsis : A THOUSAND AND ONE follows unapologetic and free-spirited Inez (Teyana Taylor), who kidnaps six-year-old Terry from the foster care system. Holding onto their secret and each other, mother and son set out to reclaim their sense of home, identity, and stability, in a rapidly changing New York City. Rating: R (Language) Genre: Drama…