Fantastic Fest to Host World Premiere of Brooke H. Cellars’ “The Cramps: A Period Piece”

Posted on August 16, 2025 by admin

Fantastic Fest 2025 will present the world premiere of The Cramps: A Period Piece, the debut feature from filmmaker Brooke H. Cellars. Produced under Warped Witch Cinema, the 89-minute film blends comedy, fantastical horror, and surrealist flourishes.

The story follows Agnes Applewhite (Lauren Kitchen), a young woman who takes a job as a shampoo girl at a bustling beauty salon against her family’s wishes. As she pursues independence and self-discovery, Agnes suffers from intense menstrual cramps that distort her perception of reality, creating a nightmarish collision of body and psyche for herself and those around her.

Described as a mix of John Waters’ irreverence, Mario Bava’s horror aesthetics, and the dreamlike style of Federico Fellini, the film stars Kitchen alongside Brooklyn Woods, Harlie Madison, Martini Bear, Wicken Taylor, and Michelle Malentina.

Cellars, who has directed eight short films since 2018, has built a reputation in the horror festival circuit. Her short The Chills won Best Screenplay at Houston Horror Fest in 2020, and her most recent work Violet Butterfield: Makeup Artist for the Dead screened at over 30 festivals worldwide, earning multiple jury and audience awards.

Film Forum Launches Screen Deco, Festival of 1920s and 1930s Art Deco Classics

Posted on August 14, 2025 by admin

Film Forum in New York will present Screen Deco, a festival showcasing more than 25 films from the 1920s and 1930s that exemplify the style later dubbed Art Deco. Running from September 8, 2025, through January 1, 2026, the series commemorates the 100th anniversary of the 1925 Exposition des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, which helped introduce the movement to the world.

Highlights include silent-era landmarks such as Our Dancing Daughters with Joan Crawford, A Woman of Affairs with Greta Garbo, Pandora’s Box with Louise Brooks, and the French production L’Inhumaine. Pre-Code features include Michael Curtiz’s Female, Edgar G. Ulmer’s The Black Cat with Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi, William Wyler’s Counsellor at Law with John Barrymore, Ernst Lubitsch’s Trouble in Paradise, and Busby Berkeley’s Footlight Parade. Musicals such as Top Hat with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers also feature in the lineup.
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Lily James Stars as Bumble Founder in Tech Drama Swiped

Posted on August 13, 2025 by admin

20th Century Studios has released the first trailer for Swiped, a biographical drama inspired by the rise of Bumble and its founder Whitney Wolfe Herd. The film will debut September 9 at the Toronto International Film Festival before streaming September 19 on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally.

Lily James plays Wolfe Herd, who co-founded Tinder before leaving the company to launch her own dating platform. The story follows her early career in the male-dominated tech industry, her decision to create a women-first app, and her path to becoming the youngest female self-made billionaire. The film also depicts her pivotal role in Bumble’s 2021 public offering.

Directed by Rachel Lee Goldenberg and written by Goldenberg, Bill Parker, and Kim Caramele, the film’s cast includes Dan Stevens, Jackson White, Myha’la, Ben Schnetzer, Pierson Fodé, Clea DuVall, Pedro Correa, Ian Colleti, and Coral Peña. Swiped is produced by Jennifer Gibgot, Andrew Panay, and James, with 20th Century Studios and Ethea Entertainment producing.

Raekwon and Mobb Deep Announce 30th Anniversary Co-Headlining Tour

Posted on August 12, 2025 by admin

Wu-Tang Clan’s Raekwon and Mobb Deep’s Havoc will team up this fall for a co-headlining tour marking the 30th anniversaries of their landmark albums Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… and The Infamous. The 19-city run, produced by Live Nation and presented by LOUD Live, begins November 13 in Portland, Oregon, and wraps December 15 in Miami Beach, Florida, with stops in Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, New York, and other major markets.

For the first time, the two hip-hop legends will share the stage for one seamless set, performing tracks from both albums along with career-spanning hits. Each night will also feature special guests and collaborative performances.

Artist presales start Wednesday, August 13 at 10 a.m. local time, with additional presales during the week. General on-sale begins Friday, August 15 at 10 a.m. local time via LiveNation.com.

First Look at Couture, Starring Angelina Jolie, Ahead of TIFF World Premiere

Posted on August 11, 2025 by admin

The Toronto International Film Festival will host the world premiere of Couture, a drama set during the height of Paris Fashion Week and directed by Alice Winocour. The film stars Angelina Jolie, Ella Rumpf, Anyier Anei, and Louis Garrel, and is presented in the festival’s Special Presentations program.

Written and directed by Winocour, Couture follows three women whose lives intersect against the backdrop of the fashion world. Jolie plays Maxine, a filmmaker in her forties who learns she has breast cancer and forms an unexpected bond with a longtime collaborator, played by Garrel. Anei portrays Ada, an emerging model leaving behind a predetermined future in South Sudan, while Rumpf plays Angèle, a makeup artist working behind the scenes of the catwalk.

Produced by Charles Gillibert, William Horberg, Angelina Jolie, and Zhang Xin, with Bob Xu serving as executive producer, the film explores resilience, connection, and the unspoken solidarity among women across professions and cultures.

Angelina Jolie (L), Louis Garrel (R)

Ella Rumpf (L), Anyier Anei (R)

Alex Winter’s Dark Comedy Adulthood Set for September Release

Posted on August 10, 2025 by admin

Paramount has released the trailer for Adulthood, a dark comedy thriller directed by Alex Winter and starring Josh Gad and Kaya Scodelario. The film will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival before opening in select theaters September 19, 2025, followed by a digital release on September 23.

The story follows siblings Megan (Scodelario) and Noah (Gad), who return to their childhood home after their mother is hospitalized. While cleaning out the basement, they uncover a long-buried corpse hidden in the walls. Their attempt to quietly dispose of the remains sets off a chain of escalating problems, including police involvement and blackmail from their mother’s caretaker (Billie Lourd), who claims to know the truth about the murder.

The cast also includes Anthony Carrigan, Alex Winter, Chris Candy, Jinny Wong, and Joel Lacoursiere. The screenplay is by Michael M.B. Galvin, with Winter producing alongside Michael Cho, Tim Lee, Danny Roberts, Jackie Langelier, H.S. Naji, Scott Kroopf, Russell Hollander, and Lisa Wolofsky. Executive producers include Mimi Rode, Osita Onugha, Thorsten Schumacher, Andrew Robinson, Slava Vladimirov, Ryan Fine, and Connie Tavel.

Intense Trailer for Orlando Bloom’s Gritty Boxing Drama “The Cut” Released

Posted on August 9, 2025 by admin

Republic Pictures has released the official trailer for The Cut, a gritty action drama opening in theaters September 5, 2025.

Starring Orlando Bloom, Caitríona Balfe, and John Turturro, the film follows a retired boxing champion who seizes one last chance at redemption after a career-ending defeat. To qualify for the fight, he must shed an extreme amount of weight in just six days.

Holed up in a Las Vegas room with Boz (Turturro), a notorious trainer known for brutal methods, the boxer embarks on an intense and illegal weight-cutting program. As the bout draws closer, his obsession begins to take over, pushing him to dangerous extremes and leaving his partner (Balfe) increasingly concerned for his safety. What begins as a fight for glory teeters into a spiral that could cost far more than the title.

Directed by Sean Ellis and written by Justin Bull, The Cut also features Eric D. Smith, Clare Dunne, Ed Kear, Oliver Trevena, Andonis Anthony, and Gemma Acosta. The trailer offers a tense glimpse into the physical and psychological toll of chasing victory, setting the stage for what could be one of the most hard-hitting boxing dramas in recent memory.

Guillem March’s Karmen to Be Released in Paperback by Image Comics

Posted on August 8, 2025 by admin

Image Comics will publish a trade paperback edition of Karmen this winter. The graphic novel by Batman and Catwoman artist Guillem March follows Catalina, a young woman who, after taking her own life, is guided on a surreal journey by an unconventional angel.

The story, first published in Belgium by Dupuis, was translated for U.S. readers in single issues and later collected in a hardcover edition in 2020. Combining elements of magical realism with themes of grief and redemption, Karmen is noted for its dreamlike artwork and introspective tone.

March’s work has been compared to other graphic novels such as Daytripper and I Kill Giants, as well as films like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.

The paperback release follows the hardcover’s sell-out and continues Image Comics’ efforts to bring international titles to the U.S. market.

Documentary Highlights Wildlife and Water Challenges in the American Southwest

Posted on August 7, 2025 by admin

The official trailer has been released for The American Southwest, a visually rich documentary from Fin and Fur Films and NativesOutdoors, narrated by climate advocate and model Quannah ChasingHorse. The film takes audiences on a journey along the Colorado River, capturing the landscapes, wildlife, and human connections that define the region, while addressing urgent challenges like water scarcity, habitat loss, and climate change.

Directed by Ben Masters (The River and the Wall, Deep in the Heart), the documentary follows the river from its headwaters to its delta, featuring species such as beavers, elk, and jaguars alongside the stories of those who have lived with and stewarded the river for generations. The project was developed in collaboration with NativesOutdoors and producer Len Necefer, Ph.D., ensuring cultural and ecological perspectives are central to the narrative.

The film opens September 5, 2025, in both commercial and independent theaters across Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, California, Texas, and Colorado. Select screenings will include community events, educational programs, and Q&As with conservationists and Indigenous leaders. A digital release will follow later in the fall.

Emma Mackey Leads All-Star Cast in James L. Brooks’ Ella McCay

Posted on August 6, 2025 by admin

20th Century Studios has released the first trailer for Ella McCay, the upcoming comedy-drama from Academy Award–winning filmmaker James L. Brooks. Opening in theaters December 12, 2025, the film marks Brooks’ first feature as a director since 2010’s How Do You Know.

Emma Mackey stars as Ella, an idealistic young politician preparing to take over the role of her longtime mentor, the state’s governor. As she steps into the position, she navigates both the pressures of public office and complicated relationships with her family, including her estranged father (Woody Harrelson), brother (Spike Fearn), and aunt (Jamie Lee Curtis).

The ensemble cast also includes Albert Brooks, Rebecca Hall, Ayo Edebiri, Jack Lowden, Kumail Nanjiani, and Julie Kavner. Principal photography began in Rhode Island in February 2024 and wrapped later that spring, with additional filming completed earlier this year.

Ella McCay is written and directed by Brooks, whose previous credits include Terms of Endearment, Broadcast News, and As Good as It Gets. The film is produced by Brooks alongside Richard Sakai, Julie Ansell, and Jennifer Brooks.