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The Lost King : Exclusive Interview with a Real Life Model, Philippa Langley 

Synopsis : In this inspiring true story, amateur historian Philippa Langley believes she has made the archeological find of the century: the lost burial site of King Richard III. She takes on Britain’s most eminent historians, forcing them to rethink the legacy of one of the most controversial rulers in English history. Rating: PG-13 (Brief…

The Lost King : Exclusive Interview with Writer Jeff Pope

Synopsis : In this inspiring true story, amateur historian Philippa Langley believes she has made the archeological find of the century: the lost burial site of King Richard III. She takes on Britain’s most eminent historians, forcing them to rethink the legacy of one of the most controversial rulers in English history. Rating: PG-13 (Brief…

BlackBerry – Official Trailer : Starring Jay Baruchel & Glenn Howerton | HD | IFC Films

@IFC Films IFC Films has released a new official trailer for the biopic drama “BlackBerry” which provides a peek into exactly how the handheld device revolutionized the cell phone industry, following the world premiere at Berlin Film Festival.  The trailer gives an engaging look at Johnson and Baruchel as Doug and Mike, who discover an…

Film Review – ‘Spin Me Round’ is a Well-Cast Culinary Comedy

There is a certain appeal to chain restaurants. They are reliably consistent in different places and are often family-friendly with their menu choices. What they are typically not is sophisticated and high-brow, but that doesn’t stop them from marketing themselves as such. For a manager who dumps alfredo sauce out of a bag, the prospect…

Film Review – ‘Rogue Agent’ Adapts a True Story of Deception into a Compelling Thriller

Secrecy is inherently required in a number of fields and occupations to ensure basic operational efficiency. That’s especially true when projects or missions are high-risk, and the more people who know the truth, the more dangerous and likely to be exposed they become. Yet prohibiting someone from talking about something or refusing to share details…

Happening : Exclusive Interview with Audrey Diwan, Award-Winning Director of the Venice Film Festival

Synopsis : France, 1963. Anne is a bright young student with a promising future ahead of her. But when she falls pregnant, she sees the opportunity to finish her studies and escape the constraints of her social background disappearing. With her final exams fast approaching and her belly growing, Anne resolves to act, even if…

Nitram : An Exclusive Interview with Director Justin Kurzel on The Cannes Winning Performance of Caleb Landry-Jones

Synopsis : Nitram (Caleb Landry-Jones) lives with his mother (Judy Davis) and father (Anthony LaPaglia) in suburban Australia in the Mid 1990s. He lives a life of isolation and frustration at never being able to fit in. That is until he unexpectedly finds a close friend in a reclusive heiress, Helen (Essie Davis). However when…

Film Review – ‘Benedetta’ is a Mesmerizing Portrait of Religion, Romance, and Fervor

There are few things in this world that are as universal and influential as religion. Innumerable faiths have different visions of what a deity might look like, but many espouse fierce devotion and lifelong penitence for actions in front of an all-powerful being capable of eternal judgment. Countless wars have been started in the name…

Exclusive Video Interview: Directors and Stars Jim Cummings and PJ McCabe on ‘The Beta Test’ and Revolutionary Moviemaking

Jim Cummings and PJ McCabe travel a dark, twisted path in The Beta Test, a look at the lengths people will go to in service of fulfilling their own desires and preserving their power. But just as fascinating as the film they made is the way that they made it, using crowdfunding to create something…

Film Review – ‘Bergman Island’ Uses One Filmmaker’s Legacy to Shape and Drive Others

The medium of cinema has only been around for a little more than a century. Yet even in that relatively short time, there are numerous filmmakers who have developed cult followings, achieving an incredible degree of success that in some cases has not been truly seen until after their lifetimes. Fans become as obsessed with…

IFC Films and FilmNation Acquire U.S. Rights for Golden Lion-Winning Abortion Drama Happening

IFC Films and FilmNation Entertainment has secured the U.S. rights to the French abortion drama, Happening, after entering a bidding battle with other distributors. The deal was secured by IFC president Arianna Bocco and FilmNation Entertainment CEO Glen Basner, Deadline is reporting. There were also three other distributors who put bids on the movie. online…