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Texas Chain Saw Massacre : 50th Anniversary Chainsaw Edition

©Courtesy of Dark Sky Dark Sky Selects proudly presents 50th Anniversary Chainsaw Edition. This multi-disc set will include the new 4K UHD edition of the film, a Blu-ray bonus disc containing new extra features, and an exclusive VHS release of the movie. The special edition collector’s set will be housed in a custom created box, which is…

Nobuhiro Hosoki

September 16, 2024

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Slash for Stash–Not Cash: Larroquette Confirms ‘Texas Chain Saw’ Weed Deal

In an interview with Parade magazine, actor revealed he was indeed paid in marijuana for his role in narrating the prologue to the 1974 slasher film The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. The deal had been rumored for years but not confirmed until now. As Larroquette put it, director Tobe Hooper “gave me some marijuana or a…

Edward Moran

January 15, 2023

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DOC NYC/ Ernest Cole: Lost and Found Review / Timely and Heartbreaking Portray of the Great South African Photographer

©Courtesy of Magnolia Pictures When filmmaker Raoul Peck took on the iconic James Baldwin (1924-1987), in his Oscar-nominated documentary I am Not Your Negro (2016), he wanted the writer himself to tell the story, not by a narrator like in a regular biography. Samuel L. Jackson read Baldwin’s profound words like he was him and…

Niclas Goldberg

November 18, 2024

Festivals

Dances With Films NYC 2024 Announces Film Line-Up

3rd Annual Dances With Films – NYC announces lineup for premiere-rich film event (December 5-8) Celebrated truly indie-focused film festival will feature 77 Feature-length Narrative and Documentary films, Pilots and Shorts making World, North American, and US Premieres Evan Oppenheimer’s PEAS AND CARROTS makes its World Premiere as the Opening Night selection, and Christina…

Nobuhiro Hosoki

November 18, 2024

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A SILENT VOICE | Official English Trailer – In theatres December 15 & 16

GKIDS has announced the theatrical release dates for A Silent Voice, the well-known anime movie about growing up that was acclaimed in 2016. Since its debut, critics have given the film positive reviews. Rotten Tomatoes has given it a 95% rating at the moment. The official release of A Silent Voice to U.S. theaters nationwide…

Nobuhiro Hosoki

November 18, 2024

Interviews

Dune: Prophecy : Press Conference with Actors Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Creator Alison Schapker & Producer Jordan Goldberg

@Courtesy of HBO/MAX Dune Prophecy : Following two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit. Director : Anna Foerster Executive Producer : Alison Schapker, Diane Ademu-John, Anna Foerster, Jordan Goldberg, Mark Tobey, John Cameron, Matt King, Scott Z. Burns, Jon Spaihts, Brian Herbert, Byron Merritt, Kim Herbert Network…

Adriano Ercolani

November 17, 2024

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Texas Chain Saw Massacre : 50th Anniversary Chainsaw Edition

Slash for Stash–Not Cash: Larroquette Confirms ‘Texas Chain Saw’ Weed Deal