Dale Dickey Leads Dark Thriller “The G”

Posted on May 30, 2025 by admin

Dark Sky Films has announced the release date for The G, a suspenseful crime drama starring Dale Dickey (Winter’s Bone), set to hit theaters and VOD on June 27.

Directed by Karl R. Hearne, The G follows Ann Hunter—known as “The G”—a retired woman whose quiet suburban life is upended when she and her husband are forcibly removed from their home by a corrupt legal guardian. Placed into a bleak eldercare facility and stripped of their assets, The G begins a harrowing fight for justice alongside her granddaughter.

Described as a “winter-noir” and inspired by real events from the filmmaker’s own family, the film blends dark humor, suspense, and emotional depth while spotlighting age-related abuse in a broken system. Dickey delivers a standout performance in a rare lead role that challenges age and gender norms in the genre.

Also starring Romane Denis, Bruce Ramsay, Roc Lafortune, and Christian Jadah, The G runs 105 minutes and is distributed by Dark Sky Films.

Watch the trailer for The G — in theaters and on demand June 27.

Brendan Devane’s The Sound Hits Theaters and VOD June 27 — New Trailer and Poster Released

Posted on May 18, 2025 by admin

A new teaser trailer and official U.S. poster have been released for The Sound, an upcoming thriller-horror-action film from writer-director Brendan Devane (The Canyonlands). The film will debut in U.S. theaters and on VOD nationwide on June 27.

Starring Marc Hills, Rachel Finninger, Nicholas Baroudi, and Jocelyn Hudon, alongside veteran actors William Fichtner and David Clennon, The Sound follows a team of elite climbers granted rare access to the Forbidden Wall—an ominous vertical expanse untouched for decades. As they ascend, the group encounters a sinister force tied to a doomed expedition led by the grandfather of climber Sean (Hills) over 60 years ago. What begins as a thrilling climb becomes a desperate fight for survival suspended hundreds of feet in the air.

With a runtime of 104 minutes and an R rating, The Sound blends high-altitude action with supernatural horror. The cast also features real-life climbing legends including Hazel Findlay, Brette Harrington, Adrian Ballinger, and Alex Honnold, adding authenticity to the film’s extreme setting.

The Sound is distributed by Blue Harbor Entertainment.

Watch the official teaser trailer below:

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:

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.