Going Nowhere is a small indie film that has roots going back to the start of the pandemic but the satire speaks to a need to create. The pandemic has been tough for many of us. It might not officially be over but the question for many artists was how could one be creative. Not just that but how could one create and do so safely. For filmmaker/actress Izzy Shill, it meant going from California…
"Going Nowhere: A Small Indie Filmed In and Around Louisville"Month: April 2023
The 2023 Tribeca Festival announced the short film lineup ahead of this summer’s film festival taking place on June 7-18. Today’s 2023 Tribeca Festival, presented by OKX, announcement features a lineup of short narrative, documentary, and animated films, as well as music videos. This year’s Festival, which takes place June 7-18, showcases 12 short film programs of diverse and creative storytelling. The 2023 shorts lineup includes 76 total selections – 62 shorts in competition, eight…
"2023 Tribeca Festival Short Film Lineup Announced"
The Big Bus, a 1976 cult classic spoof of the popular disaster movies, makes its way onto Blu-ray by way of Kino Lorber Studio Classics. I have to be honest. Up until a few weeks ago, I had never even heard of this film. But with watching several disaster movies in recent years, I knew I had to watch it. I cannot explain it but every now and then, my headspace will only allow for…
"The Big Bus: Cult Classic Spoof Arrives On Blu-ray"
Netflix announced their feature animation slate for 2023-2024 and released first-look images for the nine films in their slate. Following its Academy Award win for GUILLERMO DEL TORO’S PINOCCHIO, and acquisition of Animal Logic, Netflix reveals details for nine must-watch animated films to be released over the next 18 months. Highlights include two new feature films coming in 2024: SAVING BIKINI BOTTOM: THE SANDY CHEEKS MOVIE and IN YOUR DREAMS, as well as an ensemble…
"Netflix Announces 2023-2024 Feature Animation Slate, Releases First-Look Images"
HBO Max announced the list of films, series, and specials that are coming to the streaming service in May 2023 prior to their Max rebranding. In previous months, HBO Max would usually announce what’s coming and leaving during the upcoming month. With the rebranding starting on May 23, they’re only announcing what’s coming during May 1-22, 2023. I’ve confirmed with HBO Max that Being Mary Tyler Moore will premiere after the rebranding goes into effect.…
"HBO Max: What’s Coming in May 2023 Before Rebranding to Max"
While Anne Frank’s story will be forever known thanks to her diary, A Small Light focuses on the woman who helped the Franks, Miep Gies. “I don’t like being called a hero, because no one should ever think you have to be special to help others. Even an ordinary secretary or a housewife or a teenager can turn on a small light in a dark room.” – Miep Gies (Bel Powley) Anne Frank’s story has…
"A Small Light Puts The Focus On Miep Gies"
The 2023 Tribeca Festival announced the TV and NOW lineups ahead of this summer’s film festival taking place on June 7-18. The 2023 Tribeca Festival, presented by OKX, today announced its lineup of world premieres of new and returning television and original indie episodic series. The Festival showcases a selection of highly anticipated programs from networks and streamers at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling including Disney+, Max, Apple TV+, Starz, AMC, A&E, BET+, and more.…
"2023 Tribeca Festival TV and NOW Lineups Announced"
Benjamin Millepied sat down with Solzy at the Movies to discuss his feature directorial debut, Carmen, opening up in theaters on April 21. Carmen follows a young independent woman, Carmen (Melissa Barrera), as she is forced to flee her home in Mexico following the murder of her mother. After surviving an illegal border crossing into the US, she is confronted by a lawless volunteer border guard, who murders a pair of immigrants in her group.…
"Benjamin Millepied talks Carmen"
Dodge City was one of the highest grossing films of 1939 and the fifth of eight feature films to team up Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland. There is the Western genre before Stagecoach and then there is everything that came afterwards. Prior to Stagecoach, the genre was seen as a B movie. In addition to Stagecoach and Dodge City, other big Westerns of 1939 included Union Pacific and Jesse James. When studios realized what…
"Dodge City: Errol Flynn Goes West"
Chris Evans and Ana de Armas have reteamed once again–this time in the new spy comedy, Ghosted, streaming on Apple TV+. On paper, the idea is predictable. A guy falls for a girl, gets ghosted, goes after her, and gets kidnapped before learning she’s a spy. It’s one of those ideas where, if put on screen, it really depends on the casting. Suffice it to say, they made great decisions in teaming up Evans and…
"Ghosted Reteams Chris Evans, Ana de Armas in Spy Comedy"