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Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie

May 7, 2023

Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie is a 2023 documentary film directed by Davis Guggenheim.

A short kid from a Canadian army base becomes the international pop culture darling of the 1980s, only to find the course of his life altered by a stunning diagnosis. The actor who is an incurable optimist is forced to confront an incurable disease.

“The film, which will incorporate documentary, archival and scripted elements, will recount Fox’s extraordinary story in his own words — the improbable tale of an undersized kid from a Canadian army base who rose to the heights of stardom in 1980s Hollywood. The account of Fox’s public life, full of nostalgic thrills and cinematic gloss, will unspool alongside his never-before-seen private journey, including the years that followed his diagnosis, at 29, with Parkinson’s disease. Intimate and honest, and produced with unprecedented access to Fox and his family, the film will chronicle Fox’s personal and professional triumphs and travails and will explore what happens when an incurable optimist confronts an incurable disease. With a mix of adventure and romance, comedy and drama, watching the film will feel like … well, like a Michael J. Fox movie.”

- Apple TV+

Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie is set to debut May 12th on Apple TV+. Watch the official trailer below.

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Fool's Paradise

May 7, 2023

Fool’s Paradise is a 2023 satirical comedy written and directed by Charlie Day in his directorial debut. Star of the It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia sitcom as well as several comedy films including Horrible Bosses and I Want You Back, Day is once again proving he is one of the hardest working men in Hollywood.

A down on his luck publicist gets his lucky break when he discovers a man recently released from a mental health facility looks just like a method actor who refuses to leave his trailer. With the help of a powerful producer, the publicist helps the man become a huge star, even marrying his beautiful leading lady. Their adventures lead them to cross paths with drunken costars, irreverent unhoused action heroes, unpredictable directors, super agent, and power-mad moguls. Fame and fortune are not all they're cracked up to be, and the two men must fight their way back to the things that matter the most.

The talented cast includes legendary actor Ray Liotta in one of his final roles, Charlie Day, Ken Jeong, Kate Beckinsale, Oscar® winner Adrien Brody, Jason Sudeikis, Edie Falco, Jason Bateman, Common, Jillian Bell, Dean Norris, Jimmi Simpson, and John Malkovich. The film is produced by John Rickard (“Peacemaker” Rampage), along with Tim Zajaros and Christopher Lemole (The Peanut Butter Falcon, Mudbound), Alex Saks (Red Rocket, The Florida Project), and Rick Dugdale (Zero Contact).

Fools Paradise is set to debut in theaters May 12th, courtesy of Roadside Attractions. Watch the official trailer below.

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The Mother

May 7, 2023

The Mother is a 2023 action drama film directed by Niki Caro with a screenplay by Misha Green, Andrea Berloff, and Peter Craig, from a story by Green.

After years of hiding out in the Alaskan wilderness, a deadly assassin returns to rescue the daughter she loved from afar.

The cast includes Jennifer Lopez, Joseph Fiennes, Lucy Paez, Omari Hardwick, Paul Raci, and Gael Garcia Bernal.

The Mother is set to debut on Netflix May 12th. Watch the official trailer below.

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

April 30, 2023

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is a 2023 science fiction action superhero film written and directed by James Gunn, based on the comics from Dan Abnett, and Andy Lanning.

Our beloved band of misfits are looking a bit different these days. Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him to defend the universe along with protecting one of their own. A mission that, if not completed successfully, could quite possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them.

The cast includes Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Bradley Cooper, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Elizabeth Debicki, Sean Gunn, Sylvester Stallone, Will Poulter, Chukwudi Iwuji, Daniela Melchior, Michael Rosenbaum, Maria Bakalova, Nico Santos, Dane DiLiegro, and Sarah Alami.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is set to debut in theaters May 5th. Watch the official trailers below.

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Love Again

April 30, 2023

Love Again is a 2023 romantic comedy written and directed by Jim Strouse (The Hollars), with Sofie Cramer and Andrea Wilson also contributing to the screenplay.

What if a random text message led to the love of your life? In this romantic comedy, dealing with the loss of her fiancé, Mira Ray sends a series of romantic texts to his old cell phone number… not realizing the number was reassigned to Rob Burns’ new work phone. A journalist, Rob is captivated by the honesty in the beautifully confessional texts. When he’s assigned to write a profile of megastar Celine Dion (playing herself in her first film role), he enlists her help in figuring out how to meet Mira in person…and win her heart.

The cast includes Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Sam Heughan, Celia Imrie, Russell Tovety, and Celine Dion, and featuring multiple new songs from Dion.

Love Again is set to debut in theaters May 5th, courtesy of Sony Pictures Entertainment. Watch the official trailer below.

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Silo

April 30, 2023

Silo, previously titled Wool, is a 2023 science fiction streaming television series created and written by Graham Yost, and directed by Morten Tyldum. It is based on the Silo series of novels by author Hugh Howey. Rebecca Ferguson stars in the series and also serves as executive producer.

In a ruined and toxic future, thousands live in a giant silo deep underground. After its sheriff breaks a cardinal rule and residents die mysteriously, engineer Juliette (Rebecca Ferguson) starts to uncover shocking secrets and the truth about the silo.

The cast includes Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Robbins, Rashida Jones, David Oyelowo, Common, Harriet Walter, Avi Nash, and Chinaza Uche.

Silo is set to debut on Apple TV+ May 5th. Watch the official trailers below.

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Bupkis

April 30, 2023

Bupkis is a 2023 live-action comedy series described as a heightened, fictionalized version of Pete Davidson’s real life. The series combines grounded storytelling with absurd elements from the unfiltered and completely original worldview for which Pete is well known. After watching the trailer the series reminds me of the FX comedy series Dave, and it does look damn funny.

The 8-episode series has Davidson starring and serving as writer and executive producer for the fictionalized version of his life. Edie Falco portrays his mom and Joe Pesci will portray his grandfather. Judah Miller serves as showrunner, executive producer and writer. Lorne Michaels, Andrew Singer, Erin David also executive produced alongside co-writer Dave Sirus.

The series will include several guest stars, including Charlie Day, Brad Garrett, Simon Rex, Ray Romano, Kenan Thompson, and Chase Sui Wonders.

Bupkis is set to debut May 4th on Peacock. Watch the official trailer below.

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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

April 23, 2023

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. is a 2023 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film written and directed by Kelly Fremon Craig (The Edge of Seventeen), based on the 1970 novel of the same name by Judy Blume. It stars Abby Ryder Fortson (Ant-Man, A Dog’s Journey) as the title character of Margaret Simon and Rachel McAdams (Doctor Strange, Mean Girls) as her mother Barbara. Kathy Bates (Misery, Titanic) and Benny Safdie (best known for directing Good Time and Uncut Gems with his brother Josh).

Sixth-grader Margaret Simon and her family move from New York City to the suburbs of New Jersey. Since one of her parents is Christian while the other is Jewish, she goes on a quest to discover her religious identity.

The film is scheduled to be theatrically released on April 28, 2023, by Lionsgate. Check out the official trailer below.

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Love & Death

April 23, 2023

Love & Death is a 2023 crime drama limited series directed by Lesli Linka Glatter, and written by David E. Kelley, known for other critically acclaimed dramas including Big Little Lies, The Undoing, and Goliath.

The series is based on the true story of Wylie, Texas housewife Candy Montgomery, who was accused of the brutal axe murder of her friend Betty Gore in 1980.

The cast includes Elizabeth Olsen, Jesse Plemons, Patrick Fugit, Lily Rabe, Keir Gilchrist, Elizabeth Marvel, Tom Pelphrey, and Krysten Ritter.

Love & Death is set to debut on HBO Max April 27th. Watch the official trailers below.

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Big George Foreman

April 23, 2023


Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World
is a 2023 biographical sports drama directed by acclaimed filmmaker George Tillman Jr., from a story by Dan Gordon and Frank Baldwin & George Tillman Jr, and a screenplay by Baldwin and Tillman.

The film stars Khris Davis (Judas and the Black Messiah) as Foreman and also stars Academy Award® winner Forest Whitaker as Foreman’s trainer and mentor Doc Broadus. It is based on the remarkable true story of one of the greatest comebacks of all time and the transformational power of second chances.

Fueled by an impoverished childhood, Foreman channeled his anger into becoming an Olympic Gold medalist and World Heavyweight Champion, followed by a near-death experience that took him from the boxing ring to the pulpit. But when he sees his community struggling spiritually and financially, Foreman returns to the ring and makes history by reclaiming his title, becoming the oldest and most improbable World Heavyweight Boxing Champion ever.

The full cast includes Khris Davis, Jasmine Mathews, Sullivan Jones, Lawrence Gilliard Jr., John Magaro, Sonja Sohn, and Forest Whitaker.

Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World is set to debut in theaters April 28th, courtesy of Sony Pictures Entertainment. Watch the official trailer below.

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Sisu

April 23, 2023

Sisu (Finnish: Sisu; original working title Immortal) is a 2022 Finnish historical action film written and directed by Jalmari Helander. The film debuted at the Midnight Madness section of the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2022.

During the last desperate days of WWII, a solitary prospector (Jorma Tommila) crosses paths with Nazis on a scorched-earth retreat in northern Finland. When the Nazis steal his gold, they quickly discover that they have just tangled with no ordinary miner. While there is no direct translation for the Finnish word “sisu”, this legendary ex-commando will embody what sisu means: a white-knuckled form of courage and unimaginable determination in the face of overwhelming odds. And no matter what the Nazis throw at him, the one-man death squad will go to outrageous lengths to get his gold back – even if it means killing every last Nazi in his path.

Starring Jorma Tommila, Aksel Hennie, Jack Doolan, Mimosa Willamo, and Onni Tommila.

Sisu is set to debut in theaters April 28th, courtesy of Lionsgate. Watch the official trailer below.

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Beau Is Afraid

April 23, 2023

Beau Is Afraid is a 2023 comedy horror film written, directed, and produced by Ari Aster. It was co-produced and distributed by A24 as the company's third collaboration with Aster, after Hereditary (2018) and Midsommar (2019). The film was previously titled Disappointment Blvd.

Described by A24 as a “decades-spanning surrealist horror film set in an alternate present. The story of an extremely anxious but pleasant-looking man who has a fraught relationship with his overbearing mother and never knew his father. When his mother dies, he makes a journey home that involves some wild supernatural threats.”

The cast includes Joaquin Phoenix, Nathan Lane, Amy Ryan, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Zoe Lister-Jones, Armen Nahapetian, with Parker Posey, and Patti LuPone.

Beau Is Afraid is set to debut in theaters April 21st, courtesy of A24. Watch the official trailer below.

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Guy Ritchie's The Covenant

April 16, 2023

Guy Ritchie's The Covenant is a 2023 war action drama directed by Guy Ritchie, who co-wrote the screenplay with Ivan Atkinson, and Marn Davis. The film was originally titled The Interpreter.

During the war in Afghanistan, a local interpreter risks his own life to carry an injured sergeant across miles of grueling terrain.

The cast includes Jake Gyllenhaal, Dar Salim, Alexander Ludwig, Anthony Starr, Jason Wong, and Emily Beecham.

Guy Ritchie's The Covenant is set to debut in theaters April 21st, courtesy of United Artists Releasing. Watch the official trailer below.

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Evil Dead Rise

April 16, 2023

Evil Dead Rise is a 2023 supernatural horror film written and directed by Lee Cronin. The film serves as the fifth installment in the Evil Dead franchise.

A road-weary Beth pays an overdue visit to her older sister Ellie, who is raising three kids on her own in a cramped L.A. apartment. The sisters' reunion is cut short by the discovery of a mysterious book deep in the bowels of Ellie's building, giving rise to flesh-possessing demons, and thrusting Beth into a primal battle for survival as she is faced with the most nightmarish version of motherhood imaginable.

The film stars Alyssa Sutherland, Lily Sullivan, Gabrielle Echols, Morgan Davies, Nell Fisher, and Mia Challis.

Originally intended for a digital release on HBO Max, Evil Dead Rise is scheduled to be released theatrically on April 21, 2023, by Warner Bros. Pictures. Watch the official unrated trailer below.

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Ghosted

April 16, 2023

Ghosted is a 2023 romantic comedy action-adventure film directed by Dexter Fletcher, and written by Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Chris McKenna, and Erik Sommers, from a story by Reese and Wernick. The film is produced by Apple Studios and Skydance Media.

Salt-of-the-earth Cole (Evans) falls head over heels for enigmatic Sadie (de Armas)—but then makes the shocking discovery that she’s a secret agent. Before they can decide on a second date, Cole and Sadie are swept away on an international adventure to save the world.

The cast includes Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Adrien Brody, Mike Moh, Tim Blake Nelson, Marwan Kenzari, Amy Sedaris, and Tate Donovan.

Ghosted is set to debut on Apple TV+ April 21st. Watch the official trailer below.

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Mrs. Davis

April 16, 2023

Mrs. Davis is a 2023 science fiction drama television series created by Tara Hernandez and Damon Lindelof. It premiered at South by Southwest (SXSW) on March 11th, 2023, before its debut on Peacock on April 20th, 2023.

After being ousted from her convent, Sister Simone vows to destroy the one responsible: a powerful artificial intelligence known as Mrs. Davis. To exact her revenge, Simone makes a deal with the algorithm and is thrust into a dangerous world of secret societies, religious conspiracies and age-old legends as she searches for the whereabouts of the most clichéd and overused MacGuffin -- the Holy Grail.

The cast includes Betty Gilpin, Jake McDorman, Andy McQueen, Ben Chaplin, Margo Martindale, David Arquette, and Elizabeth Marvel.

Mrs. Davis is set to debut on Peacock April 20th. Watch the official trailer below.

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Renfield

April 9, 2023

Renfield is an upcoming 2023 American comedy horror film directed by Chris McKay (The Lego Batman Movie, The Tomorrow War) from a screenplay by Ryan Ridley, based on an original idea by Robert Kirkman, who is best known for creating The Walking Dead and Invincible for Image Comics. It is a reboot of Universal's Dracula series. The film stars Nicholas Hoult (Mad Max: Fury Road, The Menu) as the titular character, alongside Nicolas Cage (Kick-Ass, National Treasure), Awkwafina (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, The Farwell), Ben Schwartz (Sonic the Hedgehog, Parks and Recreation), and Adrian Martinez (The Amazing Spider-Man 2, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty).

Having grown sick and tired of his centuries as Dracula’s (Cage) lackey, Renfield (Hoult) finds a new lease on life — and maybe even redemption — when he falls for feisty, perennially angry traffic cop Rebecca Quincy (Awkwafina).

Renfield is scheduled to be released in the United States on April 14, 2023, by Universal Pictures. Check out the official trailer below.

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Mafia Mamma

April 9, 2023

Mafia Mamma is a 2023 action comedy film directed by Catherine Hardwicke (Lords of Dogtown, Twilight, Miss Bala), from a screenplay by Michael J. Feldman and Debbie Jhoon. Is is based on an original story by Amanda Sthers.

While seeing to her long estranged (and now deceased) grandfather’s affairs in Italy, a mild mannered suburban mom unexpectedly inherits his mafia empire and finds herself stuck in the middle of a deadly mob war. Guided by the firm’s trusted consigliere, she hilariously defies everyone’s expectations, including her own, as the new head of the family business.

The cast includes Toni Collette, Monica Bellucci, Giulio Corso, Eduardo Scarpetta, Rob Huebel, and Livia De Paolis.

Mafia Mamma is set to debut in theaters April 14th. Watch the official trailer below.

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The Pope's Exorcist

April 9, 2023

The Pope's Exorcist is a 2023 horror thriller directed by Julius Avery, from a screenplay by Michael Petroni and Evan Spiliotopoulos. The film is based on the books “An Exorcist Tells His Story” and “An Exorcist: More Stories” by: Fr. Gabriele Amorth

Inspired by the actual files of Father Gabriele Amorth, Chief Exorcist of the Vatican (Academy Award®-winner Russell Crowe), The Pope’s Exorcist follows Amorth as he investigates a young boy’s terrifying possession and ends up uncovering a centuries-old conspiracy the Vatican has desperately tried to keep hidden.

The cast includes Russell Crowe, Daniel Zovatto, Alex Essoe, and Franco Nero.

The Pope's Exorcist is set to debut in theaters April 14th, courtesy of Sony Pictures. Watch the official trailer below.

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One Day as a Lion

April 9, 2023

One Day as a Lion is a 2023 crime drama comedy film directed by John Swab (Ida Red), from a screenplay by Scott Caan. The film is described as a homage to films from directors like Quentin Tarantino and the Coen brothers.

Jackie Powers (Scott Caan) is a nice guy but a lousy hit man, and when he’s sent to take out a crafty debtor (J.K. Simmons), Jackie only pisses him off. Fleeing the scene, Jackie takes bored waitress Lola as a hostage. When Jackie reveals he needs money to get his son out of jail, Lola cooks up a scheme for them to get cash from her dying mother (Virginia Madsen). Meanwhile, a thug sent to kill him is sleeping with Jackie’s ex.

The cast includes Scott Caan, Frank Grillo, Marianne Rendón, Taryn Manning, George Carroll, Virginia Madsen, and J.K. Simmons.

One Day as a Lion is set to debut in select theaters April 7th, courtesy of Lionsgate. Watch the official trailer below.

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