Luis Ortega’s “Kill The Jockey”, Wild, Surreal Tragicomedy at Film Forum

Posted on June 12, 2025 by admin

Kill the Jockey, the latest film from Argentine director Luis Ortega, will make its U.S. theatrical premiere at Film Forum on Wednesday, July 2. The 2024 tragicomedy blends pathos, surrealism, and retro flair in a story of identity, reinvention, and personal collapse.

Set in the world of horse racing and underworld crime, the film follows Remo, a troubled jockey played by Nahuel Pérez Biscayart (BPM), who transforms—mysteriously and strikingly—into Dolores, a mink-draped woman with a new lease on life.

With a vibrant Latin pop and disco soundtrack and stylized visuals by cinematographer Timo Salminen, Kill the Jockey received critical acclaim at the Venice, Toronto, and San Sebastián film festivals. It was also Argentina’s submission for Best International Feature at the 97th Academy Awards.

A Music Box Films release, the film runs 96 minutes and will screen in Spanish with English subtitles.

“The Pickup” Trailer Teases Action-Comedy Heist Ahead of August Prime Video Release

Posted on June 10, 2025 by admin

Prime Video has released the official trailer for The Pickup, an action-comedy starring Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson, set to premiere August 6, 2025.

The film follows armored truck drivers Russell (Murphy) and Travis (Davidson), whose routine cash run is derailed by a heist orchestrated by Zoe (Keke Palmer), a criminal mastermind with personal ties and a much bigger plan. As a $60 million scheme unravels around them, the duo is forced into chaos, navigating high-stakes threats and clashing personalities.

Directed by Tim Story, the film blends sharp comedy with fast-paced action and features a supporting cast including Eva Longoria, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Jack Kesy, Marshawn Lynch, and Andrew Dice Clay. The Pickup will stream exclusively on Prime Video.

Watch the trailer below for “The Pickup”

‘Laugh It Forward’ Comedy Series to Premiere in June with Rob Riggle, Jimmy O. Yang, Jay Pharoah, and More

Posted on June 9, 2025 by admin

Strike Back Studios will debut Laugh It Forward, a new stand-up comedy series, throughout June on Amazon, Apple, and other digital platforms. The series features celebrity hosts Rob Riggle, Jimmy O. Yang, Jay Pharoah, King Bach, and Lisa Ann Walter, each spotlighting rising talent in comedy.

Filmed at the iconic Viper Room on Hollywood’s Sunset Strip, the show blends a speakeasy vibe with high-energy sets. Featured comedians include Vinny Fasline, Andrea Jin, Nicky Paris, Comedian CP, Nick Guerra, Erica Rhodes, and Sydney Castillo.

Directed by Michael Tiddes and edited by two-time Emmy winner Michael Schultz, the series is executive produced by McG, Mary Viola, Corey Marsh, Jesse Murphy, Shannon Houchins, and Trevor O’Neil. Noor Ahmed serves as producer.

Laugh It Forward premieres June 3, 2025, with new episodes weekly.

Episode Schedule:
June 3 – Jimmy O. Yang
June 10 – King Bach & Lisa Ann Walter
June 17 – Jay Pharoah
June 24 – Rob Riggle

Richard Linklater’s Nouvelle Vague Premieres at Cannes, First Trailer Released

Posted on May 17, 2025 by admin

Richard Linklater’s latest film, Nouvelle Vague, premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, marking the director’s first French-language feature. Shot in black and white and entirely in French, the film is a dramatized account of the making of Jean-Luc Godard’s landmark 1960 film Breathless.

Nouvelle Vague reconstructs the early days of the French New Wave through the lens of Godard’s directorial process, using a cast of mostly new French actors to mirror the spirit of the movement. Guillaume Marbeck plays Godard in his feature debut, alongside Zoey Deutch as Jean Seberg and Aubry Dullin as Jean-Paul Belmondo. Additional cast members include Paolo Luka Noé, Alix Bénézech, and Jade Phan-Gia.

The film is co-written by Linklater with Vince Palmo, Michèle Halberstadt, Laetitia Masson, and Holly Gent, with cinematography by David Chambille. International sales are being handled by Goodfellas. The project follows Linklater’s other recent 2025 release, Blue Moon, which premiered at the Berlin Film Festival.

The teaser trailer, now released, offers a stylized preview of Nouvelle Vague, combining footage with a French voiceover listing key elements of the story: “A pretty boy. A pretty girl. Paris 1959. A gym. A director. A camera…”

The film is expected to be released in theaters on October 8.

Watch the teaser trailer for Nouvelle Vague below:

Apple TV+ Releases Trailer for New Sports Comedy Series “Stick”

Posted on May 10, 2025 by admin

Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for Stick, a 10-episode sports comedy starring and executive produced by Owen Wilson, created by Jason Keller. The series premieres globally on June 4, 2025, with three episodes, followed by weekly releases through July 23, 2025.

A three-minute trailer previews Wilson’s comedic turn as an unlikely coach.

Wilson plays Pryce Cahill, a former golf pro who, after personal and professional setbacks, becomes a mentor to troubled teen golf phenom Santi (Peter Dager). The cast also includes Marc Maron, Mariana Treviño, Lilli Kay, Judy Greer, and Timothy Olyphant, with cameos from professional golfers Collin Morikawa, Keegan Bradley, Max Homa, and others.

Executive producers include Keller, Wilson, and others, with direction by Valerie Faris, Jonathan Dayton, David Dobkin, and more.

Stick premieres June 4, 2025, on Apple TV+.

See the official trailer below for “Stick”.

Trailer For Cranston & Janney Comedy “Everything’s Going to Be Great” Released

Posted on May 3, 2025 by admin

There’s no business like show business — for Buddy and Macy Smart (Primetime Emmy® winner Bryan Cranston and Oscar® winner Allison Janney) that means an unpredictable life in regional theater while trying to raise their radically different sons, Lester and Derrick.

Through it all, Buddy pursues his unstoppable dreams, and Macy is left to pull it all together and keep the family afloat. As the family grapples with identity and belonging, they share a humorous and heartfelt journey of self-discovery, learning the power of owning your spotlight, no matter what stage of life you’re in.

Also in the film are which stars Jack Champion, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Simon Rex, Chris Cooper, Laura Benanti and Jessica Clement.

Directed by Jon S. Baird, Everything’s Going to Be Great premieres at Tribeca Festival on June 9, 2025. It set to open in US theaters on June 20, 2025.

Check out the trailer below.

“Murderbot” Premieres May 16 on Apple TV+

Posted on April 13, 2025 by admin

Apple TV+ has unveiled the official trailer for “Murderbot”, an upcoming 10-episode sci-fi comedy series based on Martha Wells’ acclaimed book series, The Murderbot Diaries.

“Murderbot” stars Alexander Skarsgård as a security android with a penchant for soap operas.

The synopsis says: “In a high-tech future, a rogue security robot (Alexander Skarsgård) secretly gains free will. To stay hidden, it reluctantly joins a new mission protecting scientists on a dangerous planet…even though it just wants to binge soap operas.”

Also in the in series is the ensemble cast which includes Noma Dumezweni, David Dastmalchian, Sabrina Wu, Akshay Khanna, Tattiawna Jones, and Tamara Podemski.

Murderbot is set to premiere on Apple TV+, with the first two episodes on May 16, 2025, and new episodes to air weekly after that through July 11.

Theatrical Premiere Release Date for Sean McNamara’s Holocaust Drama Bau, Artist at War

Posted on March 30, 2025 by admin

Bau, Artist at War, the powerful historical drama directed by Sean McNamara (Reagan, Soul Surfer), will have its theatrical release by ShowBiz Direct in the U.S. and Canada on September 26, 2025. The film, which stars Hirsch as real-life Holocaust survivor and artist Joseph Bau, is distributed by ShowBiz Direct and Republic Pictures.

The story of creativity, survival, and love based on Joseph Bau’s memoir, Bau, Artist at War tells the inspirational true story of how Bau used his creativity and skills as a forger to help fellow prisoners survive the horrors of Nazi concentration camps. Despite facing unimaginable adversity, he finds hope and love with fellow prisoner Rebecca (Inbar Lavi).

“This is a story the world needs to see, to remind us of the power of hope, even in the darkest times,” says McNamara. “It’s a powerful testament to resilience, and I can’t wait for audiences to finally see Joseph Bau’s incredible life story on the big screen.”
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“Relative Control” Starring Teri Polo Sets Digital Release

Posted on March 22, 2025 by admin

Gravitas Ventures is set to release “Relative Control” on digital platforms on April 11, 2025.

The film won the Blue Hen Award for Best Regional Narrative at the 2024 Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival and also screened at the 2025 Sedona International Film Festival.

The film stars Teri Polo (Meet the Parents trilogy, the Fosters, Good Trouble, The Big Leap) who shines as a middle-aged, type-A attorney whose perfectly ordered life spirals hilariously out of control. The film also stars Patrick F. McDade (Mare of Easttown, Concrete Cowboy, Paterno), and Brian Anthony Wilson (Limitless, Law Abiding Citizen, The Wire).

In the upcoming comedy drama, a middle-aged, type-A attorney’s life spirals as she juggles her handful of an ex-cop father, forgetful mother, unemployed son, a reignited romance, and a hostile takeover in the biggest corporate control battle of her career.

“Relative Control” captures the humor, heartbreak, and chaos of balancing family caregiving and career with poignant authenticity. With over 30 million family caregivers in the U.S., “Relative Control” offers a relatable and timely story for multigenerational audiences.

Watch the trailer below for “Relative Control”

The Wedding Banquet – Official Trailer

Posted on March 20, 2025 by admin

Bleecker Street and ShivHans Pictures has released the trailer for the upcoming comedy “The Wedding Banquet”, a modern day remake of the 1993 Ang Lee movie of the same name.

Starring Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Chan and Han Gi-Chan, the film premiered earlier this year at Sundance.

Frustrated with his commitment-phobic boyfriend Chris and running out of time, Min makes a proposal: a green-card marriage with their friend Angela in exchange for her partner Lee’s expensive IVF. Elopement plans are upended, however, when Min’s grandmother surprises them with an extravagant Korean wedding banquet.

Directed by Andrew Ahn, The Weddign Banquet also stars Joan Chen, Youn Yuh-jung, Nick Preston, Carolyn Yonge, Marlee Walchuk, Emma Yi

The Wedding Banquet is set to be released in theaters on April 18.