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‘Cyrano’: New Featurette Focuses on the Monologues to Song Transformation!! Check It Out!!

While we await the retelling of the classic love story, Cyrano, MGM has tossed us some content to tide us over, in the form of a new featurette titled A Razor Wit. In the featurette, several of the film’s top stars, as well as its director, Joe Wright, speak to the process that went into creating Cyrano. Between the stunning cinematography, dazzling dance numbers, and … Continue reading ‘Cyrano’: New Featurette Focuses on the Monologues to Song Transformation!! Check It Out!!

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‘Cyrano’: Upcoming Adaption Gets a Featurette!! Check It Out!!

MGM has released a new behind-the-scenes sneak peek of their upcoming film, Cyrano, as well as a new single written by The National, titled “Somebody Desperate.” The short clip pulls the curtain back on this period piece, with stars Peter Dinklage, Haley Bennett, and Kelvin Harrison Jr., director Joe Wright, and screenwriter Erica Schmidt talking about this story of being loved for who you are. … Continue reading ‘Cyrano’: Upcoming Adaption Gets a Featurette!! Check It Out!!

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‘Cyrano’: First Trailer Reveals Joe Wright’s Sweeping Musical Romance!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Too self-conscious to woo Roxanne himself, wordsmith Cyrano de Bergerac helps young Christian nab her heart through love letters. Directed – Joe Wright Starring – Haley Bennett, Ben Mendelsohn, Peter Dinklage Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Cyrano’: First Trailer Reveals Joe Wright’s Sweeping Musical Romance!! Check It Out!!

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‘The Lion King’ Prequel Casts Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Aaron Pierre as Young Scar and Mufasa!!

Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Aaron Pierre have joined the cast of Disney‘s The Lion King prequel movie, according to Deadline. The prequel, which is set to be directed by Barry Jenkins, will focus on the origin story of the king of the Pride Lands — Mufasa, who will be voiced by Pierre. Jenkins previously worked with Pierre on his award-nominated Amazon series The Underground Railroad. … Continue reading ‘The Lion King’ Prequel Casts Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Aaron Pierre as Young Scar and Mufasa!!

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‘Monster’: First Trailer Teases the Heartbreaking Netflix Drama!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A smart, likeable, 17-year-old film student from Harlem sees his world turned upside down when he’s charged with a murder. We follow his dramatic journey through a complex legal battle. Directed – Anthony Mandler Starring – John David Washington, Jennifer Ehle, Alejandro Hernandez Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Monster’: First Trailer Teases the Heartbreaking Netflix Drama!! Check It Out!!

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‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’: New Doc Takes Us Behind-the-Scenes!! Check It Out!!

Aaron Sorkin’s latest film The Trial of the Chicago 7 tells the story of 8 activists who were prosecuted for allegedly instigating the riots at the 1968 Democratic Convention, which resulted in hundreds of injuries and arrests. And wouldn’t you know it, Netflix released a behind-the-scenes documentary just in time for awards season. The historical drama has generated a decent amount of buzz, including nabbing … Continue reading ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’: New Doc Takes Us Behind-the-Scenes!! Check It Out!!

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The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020) Review!!

Synopsis – The story of 7 people on trial stemming from various charges surrounding the uprising at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. My Take – I think we can all agree that A Few Good Men, Moneyball, Charlie Wilson’s War, The Social Network and Steve Jobs are arguably some of the stand out films of the last three decades. And the common … Continue reading The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020) Review!!

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‘Trial of the Chicago 7’: Aaron Sorkin’s Netflix Movie Gets a Full Trailer!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – The story of 7 people on trial stemming from various charges surrounding the uprising at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. Directed – Aaron Sorkin Starring – Eddie Redmayne, Alex Sharp, Sacha Baron Cohen Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Trial of the Chicago 7’: Aaron Sorkin’s Netflix Movie Gets a Full Trailer!! Check It Out!!

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‘Trial of the Chicago 7’: First Teaser Reveals Aaron Sorkin’s Netflix Movie!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – The story of 7 people on trial stemming from various charges surrounding the uprising at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. Directed – Aaron Sorkin Starring – Eddie Redmayne, Alex Sharp, Sacha Baron Cohen Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Trial of the Chicago 7’: First Teaser Reveals Aaron Sorkin’s Netflix Movie!! Check It Out!!

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‘Trial of the Chicago 7’: First Images Reveal Aaron Sorkin’s Netflix Movie!! Check It Out!!

Netflix has released the first images from Aaron Sorkin‘s The Trial of the Chicago 7. The new images arrive just a few weeks after Sorkin’s sophomore directorial effort (following 2017’s Molly’s Game) was bought by the streaming giant from Paramount Pictures. With the Netflix purchase also came word that the film will be released on October 16, 2020, hinting at awards season ambitions for the star-studded historical … Continue reading ‘Trial of the Chicago 7’: First Images Reveal Aaron Sorkin’s Netflix Movie!! Check It Out!!

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‘Trial of the Chicago 7’: Aaron Sorkin’s Next Is Officially Headed to Netflix!!

Netflix has officially acquired Aaron Sorkin‘s The Trial of the Chicago 7, taking it off Paramount Pictures’ hands for good. Sorkin’s sophomore directorial effort, following 2017’s Molly’s Game, includes a wildly stacked cast with Eddie Redmayne, Sacha Baron Cohen, Jeremy Strong, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II leading the way. We learned of Netflix’s interest in the high-profile political drama back in June, although the deal hadn’t yet been finalized. Variety confirmed Netflix’s acquisition of the … Continue reading ‘Trial of the Chicago 7’: Aaron Sorkin’s Next Is Officially Headed to Netflix!!

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Academy Invites a Whole Set of New Oscar Voters!! Check Out the Full List!!

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today the 819 artists who are being extended invites to join and become bona fide Oscar voters. The Academy continues a much-needed push for diversity among its membership, as the 2020 class is 45% women, 36% underrepresented ethnic/racial communities, and 49% international from 68 countries. Ever since #OscarsSoWhite, the Academy has been making strides to make … Continue reading Academy Invites a Whole Set of New Oscar Voters!! Check Out the Full List!!

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‘Trial of the Chicago 7’: Netflix Looking to Acquire Aaron Sorkin’s Film From Paramount!!

Netflix seems to be in the market for another future Oscar contender. The streaming giant is reportedly looking to acquire Aaron Sorkin‘s The Trial of the Chicago 7 from Paramount Pictures. On Saturday morning, Variety reported Netflix is circling a purchase deal with Paramount for the Sorkin historical drama. No specifics on the deal were revealed at time of reporting. As such, it’s hard to tell … Continue reading ‘Trial of the Chicago 7’: Netflix Looking to Acquire Aaron Sorkin’s Film From Paramount!!

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The High Note (2020) Review!!

Synopsis – A superstar singer and her overworked personal assistant are presented with a choice that could alter the course of their respective careers. My Take – In my opinion, musical dramas are generally of the hit or miss variety, probably because I don’t know much about music, and base my final judgement on the basis of the whole package rather than just some good … Continue reading The High Note (2020) Review!!

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‘The High Note’: New Trailer Confirms a Straight to VOD Release!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A superstar singer and her overworked personal assistant are presented with a choice that could alter the course of their respective careers. Directed – Nisha Ganatra Starring – Bill Pullman, Dakota Johnson, June Diane Raphael Check out the trailer:     Continue reading ‘The High Note’: New Trailer Confirms a Straight to VOD Release!! Check It Out!!

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‘Euphoria’ Season 2 to Add Kelvin Harrison Jr. to Cast!!

Kelvin Harrison Jr., the rising star of last year’s acclaimed indie films Luce and Waves, is in talks to join the cast of HBO’s Euphoria next season, Collider has exclusively learned. Of course, when it comes to casting matters, it all comes down to scheduling, and given the current pandemic that has halted production around the world, it’s unclear when the second season of Euphoria … Continue reading ‘Euphoria’ Season 2 to Add Kelvin Harrison Jr. to Cast!!

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‘The High Note’ Trailer Reveals the New Comedy From ‘Late Night’ Director!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A superstar singer and her overworked personal assistant are presented with a choice that could alter the course of their respective careers. Directed – Nisha Ganatra Starring – Bill Pullman, Dakota Johnson, June Diane Raphael Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The High Note’ Trailer Reveals the New Comedy From ‘Late Night’ Director!! Check It Out!!

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Waves (2019) Review!!

Synopsis – Traces the journey of a suburban family – led by a well-intentioned but domineering father – as they navigate love, forgiveness, and coming together in the aftermath of a loss. My Take – While every studio is out there trying to build their own cinematic universe with the characters at their disposal, without any regards to whether they would work or not, or … Continue reading Waves (2019) Review!!

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‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’: Thomas Middleditch and Max Adler Join the Ensemble!!

Silicon Valley star Thomas Middleditch and Glee alum Max Adler have joined the ensemble cast of Aaron Sorkin‘s historical drama The Trial of the Chicago 7, Collider has exclusively learned. Eddie Redmayne and Sacha Baron Cohen star alongside Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Jeremy Strong, Michael Keaton, William Hurt, Mark Rylance, Frank Langella, Ben Shenkman, Alex Sharp and Kelvin Harrison Jr. Production is currently under way … Continue reading ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’: Thomas Middleditch and Max Adler Join the Ensemble!!

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‘The Wolf Hour’ Trailer Reveals the Naomi Watts led Thriller!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – June was once a known counter-culture figure, but that was a decade ago. She now lives alone in her South Bronx apartment, having all but cut herself off from the outside world. It’s the notorious “Summer of Sam” and June only has to look out of her window to see the violence escalating with the brutal summer heat. The city is on a … Continue reading ‘The Wolf Hour’ Trailer Reveals the Naomi Watts led Thriller!! Check It Out!!

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‘Luce’: First Trailer Brings an Award-Winning Cast in a Psychological Thriller!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A married couple is forced to reckon with their idealized image of their son, adopted from war-torn Eritrea, after an alarming discovery by a devoted high school teacher threatens his status as an all-star student. Directed – Julius Onah Starring – Naomi Watts, Octavia Spencer, Tim Roth Check out the trailer:   Continue reading ‘Luce’: First Trailer Brings an Award-Winning Cast in a Psychological Thriller!! Check It Out!!

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‘Voyagers’: Colin Farrell, Lily-Rose Depp, Tye Sheridan, and More Join In!!

Deadline is reporting that director Neil Burger (Divergent, The Upside) is assembling a rather impressive cast for his upcoming sci-fi thriller Voyagers. Colin Farrell (Dumbo), Lily-Rose Depp (Yoga Hosers), Tye Sheridan (Ready Player One) and Fionn Whitehead (Dunkirk) are all officially on board the film, while Isaac Hempstead Wright (Game of Thrones), Kelvin Harrison Jr. (Mudbound), Chante Adams (Roxanne Roxanne) and Madison Hu (Bizaardvark) are in … Continue reading ‘Voyagers’: Colin Farrell, Lily-Rose Depp, Tye Sheridan, and More Join In!!

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‘J.T. LeRoy’: First Trailer Reveals the Kristen Stewart Led Biopic!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A young woman named Savannah Knoop spends six years pretending to be the celebrated author JT LeRoy, the made-up literary persona of her sister-in-law. Directed – Justin Kelly Starring – Kristen Stewart, Diane Kruger, Laura Dern Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘J.T. LeRoy’: First Trailer Reveals the Kristen Stewart Led Biopic!! Check It Out!!

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It Comes at Night (2017) Review!!

Synopsis – Secure within a desolate home as an unnatural threat terrorizes the world, a man has established a tenuous domestic order with his wife and son. Then a desperate young family arrives seeking refuge. My Take – I understand the backlash this film has been receiving from the general film going audience, mainly as the film was completely mismarketed as just another run of … Continue reading It Comes at Night (2017) Review!!

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New ‘It Comes at Night’ Trailer Will Make You Afraid of the Dark!!!ut Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Secure within a desolate home as an unnatural threat terrorizes the world, a man has established a tenuous domestic order with his wife and son, but this will soon be put to test when a desperate young family arrives seeking refuge. Directed – Trey Edward Shults Starring – Joel Edgerton, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Carmen Ejogo Check out the trailer:   Continue reading New ‘It Comes at Night’ Trailer Will Make You Afraid of the Dark!!!ut Check It Out!!

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Joel Edgerton Stars In ‘It Comes at Night’ And the Trailer Looks Creepy as Hell!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Secure within a desolate home as an unnatural threat terrorizes the world, a man has established a tenuous domestic order with his wife and son, but this will soon be put to test when a desperate young family arrives seeking refuge. Directed – Trey Edward Shults Starring – Joel Edgerton, Riley Keough, Christopher Abbott Check out the trailer:   Continue reading Joel Edgerton Stars In ‘It Comes at Night’ And the Trailer Looks Creepy as Hell!! Check It Out!!

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