Jia Zhangke’s “Caught by the Tides” Opens in Theaters Nationwide

Posted on May 13, 2025 by admin

Caught by the Tides, the latest film from acclaimed Chinese filmmaker Jia Zhangke, is now playing in New York and will open in theaters nationwide this weekend.

The film spans more than two decades of footage, blending archival and newly shot material to tell a love story set against the backdrop of modern China’s societal changes. Zhao Tao stars in the leading role, with the film tracing her journey through shifting landscapes and turbulent times.

Jia, known for works such as Platform, Still Life, A Touch of Sin, and Ash Is Purest White, continues his exploration of contemporary Chinese life with a focus on personal and collective memory.

Caught by the Tides has screened at major international festivals, including Cannes, Toronto, New York Film Festival, BFI London, AFI Fest, and Rotterdam. It has received praise from a range of critics, described as “a masterpiece” (New York Magazine), “deeply touching” (The New York Times), and “carefully crafted to break your heart” (Rolling Stone).

Watch the trailer below.

Bleeding’ Horror Film Sets Premiere Release

Posted on May 12, 2025 by admin

The horror film “Bleeding”, written and directed by Andrew Bell, will premiere on Screambox and additional VOD platforms on Tuesday, June 10th.

The story follows Eric, a 17-year-old struggling with the loss of his brother, who becomes entangled in a dangerous world where vampire blood is used as a powerful street drug. When Eric’s cousin Sean, the son of an alcoholic police officer, becomes involved in the illegal trade, the two find themselves indebted to a violent dealer.

In a desperate attempt to escape their situation, Eric and Sean break into an empty house and discover a girl locked inside. What begins as a potential solution soon leads to unexpected dangers and connections to their past.

“Bleeding” stars John R. Howley, Jasper Jones, and Tori Wong. The film is produced by Nicholas Payne Santos, Bofan Zhang, and Kenneth Green, with cinematography by Daniel Cho, editing by Andrew Bell, and music composed by Alex Symcox. It is an 88/90 and Rare Books production.

Director Andrew Bell describes the film as an exploration of exploitation and survival, noting: “We wanted to tell you a story about vampires, but show that the real monsters were there all along, preying on the young, feeding off the people that trusted them most.”

The Old Guard 2: Netflix Drops Explosive Trailer, Sets July 2 Global Release

Posted on May 9, 2025 by admin

Netflix has dropped the first trailer for The Old Guard 2, confirming the long-awaited sequel will stream worldwide on July 2, 2025. The action-packed follow-up sees Charlize Theron return as Andy, the immortal warrior, alongside her team as they face new threats and unresolved betrayals.

Joining the returning cast is Uma Thurman as Discord, a mysterious First Immortal whose arrival could upend everything Andy has fought to protect. The film also stars KiKi Layne, Matthias Schoenaerts, Marwan Kenzari, Luca Marinelli, Veronica Ngô, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Henry Golding.

Directed by Victoria Mahoney, the film picks up after the events of the first movie, with Andy confronting her fading immortality as Quynh (Veronica Ngô) escapes her underwater prison seeking revenge. The movie is rated R and promises intense fight sequences, dramatic confrontations, and the same gritty style that made the first film a hit.

For those interested in exploring the source material, The Old Guard graphic novels by Greg Rucka and Leandro Fernández are available in trade paperback and hardcover. A special edition, The Old Guard: The Immortal Edition Vol. 1, will also release on July 2 in comic shops and on July 15 at major bookstores.

Watch the official The Old Guard 2 trailer and preview the graphic novels below.

“How to Train Your Dragon” Live-Action: Final IMAX Trailer Released

Posted on May 7, 2025 by admin

Universal has release the final IMAX trailer for the upcoming live-action film “How to Train Your Dragon” which is set for release this June.

The film is from three-time Oscar® nominee Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon trilogy. The upcoming live-action is a reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise.

Here’s the film’s synopsis:

On the isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons are bitter enemies, young Viking Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. As an ancient threat emerges, their unlikely friendship will become the key to forging a new future.

The cast includes Mason Thames, Gerard Butler, Nico Parker, Nick Frost, Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell, Bronwyn James, Harry Trevaldwyn, Ruth Codd, Peter Serafinowicz and Murray McArthur.

How To Train Your Dragon is set to arrive in theaters on June 13, 2025.

World Premiere of ESTA ISLA in the U.S. Competition at the Tribeca Festival

Posted on May 4, 2025 by admin

Esta Isla (This Island), the powerful debut narrative feature from Puerto Rican filmmakers Lorraine Jones Molina and Cristian Carretero, will have its world premiere in the U.S. Narrative Competition at the 2025 Tribeca Festival, taking place June 4–14 in New York City.

Starring Zion Ortiz, Fabiola Brown, Xavier Morales, Teófilo Torres, and Audicio Robles, the gripping yet tender drama unfolds in a small seaside town in Puerto Rico. Bebo, a teenager living with his older brother in a public housing complex, fishes to survive. As economic pressures mount, the brothers turn to illicit means for quick money. When a deal goes awry, Bebo is forced to flee with Lola, his girlfriend from a wealthy but troubled family.

Their escape into Puerto Rico’s mountainous interior becomes a journey into the island’s living past. Taken in by Cora in a rural community, Bebo and Lola uncover buried family histories intertwined with the pro-independence movement and Taino traditions. But even in the mountains, danger lurks. With hitmen in pursuit and the sea—their former lifeline—looming as a possible grave, the young couple must face their inner demons and decide whether redemption is possible.
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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.

Official Trailer for “Diablo” Released, With Scott Adkins and Marko Zaror

Posted on May 2, 2025 by admin

Scott Adkins is set to return in the upcoming action revenge film, Diablo.

The film follows Kris Chaney who, after being released from prison, embarks on a perilous mission to fulfill an old promise but finds himself in danger when he kidnaps Elisa, the daughter of a powerful gangster. Her father, Vincent, puts out a call to the entire criminal underworld to bring her back alive.

It reunites Adkins with Marko Zaror, his costar in Undisputed 3: Redemption. It is directed by Ernesto Díaz Espinoza (The Fist of the Condor) and written by Mat Sansom along with Espinoza, Adkins and Zaror.

The film also stars Alanna De La Rossa, Lucho Velasquez and Diana Hoyos.

Lionsgate is set to release Diablo in select US theaters and on VOD starting June 13th, 2025 this summer.

Teaser Trailer for “Predator: Badlands” Released

Posted on April 26, 2025 by admin

“You’re hunting something that can’t be killed,” character Thia says in the trailer.

The first look at the upcoming action sci-fi “Predator: Badlands” has been released, following the descriptions of film arrived at CinemaCon earlier this month.

The film is from director Dan Trachtenberg and screenwriter Patrick Aison. “Predator: Badlands” stars Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Koloamatangi, who plays a young Predator.

The film is set in the future on a remote planet, where a young Predator, outcast from his clan, finds an unlikely ally in Thia and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary.

“Predator: Badlands” is set for release on November 07, 2025 20th Century Studios.

Official Trailer for “I Know What You Did Last Summer”

Posted on April 24, 2025 by admin

Sony released the trailer for “I Know What You Did Last Summer”, the fourth film in the I Know What You Did Last Summer film franchise, which began with the release of the original in the 1997 slasher film of the same name.

The film’s cast includes Chase Sui Wonders, Madelyn Cline, Sarah Pidgeon, Tyriq Withers, Jonah Hauer-King, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Freddie Prinze Jr., Billy Campbell, Lola Tung, Nicholas Alexander Chavez.

Directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, “I Know What You Did Last Summer” is set to hit theaters July 18.

Here’s the film’s synopsis and the new trailer below:

When five friends inadvertently cause a deadly car accident, they cover up their involvement and make a pact to keep it a secret rather than face the consequences. A year later, their past comes back to haunt them and they’re forced to confront a horrifying truth: someone knows what they did last summer… and is hell-bent on revenge. As one by one the friends are stalked by a killer, they discover this has happened before, and they turn to two survivors of the legendary Southport Massacre of 1997 for help.

“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.