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“Relative Control” Starring Teri Polo Sets Digital Release

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relative-controlGravitas 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.

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The Wedding Banquet – Official Trailer

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the-wedding-banquetBleecker 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.

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“The Life of Chuck” Trailer: Tom Hiddleston In The Stephen King Adaptation

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the-life-of-chuckNeon has released the first trailer for “The Life of Chuck”, starring Tom Hiddleston. The upcoming film is adapted from Stephen King’s 2020 novel.

Written and directed by Mike Flannagan, the film stars Tom Hiddleston as Charles “Chuck” Krantz, with a younger Chuck, played by Jacob Tremblay and Benjamin Pajak.

The synopsis says: A story told in reverse, starting with the end of Chuck Krantz’s life, and moving back in time to show how he lived that life.

Also in the film are Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Mia Sara, Carl Lumbly, and Mark Hamill.

“The Life of Chuck” is set for release in theaters from Neon on June 6 followed by an expansion throughout the month.

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RLJE Films Acquires Crime Thriller “Neighborhood Watch” Starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Jack Quaid

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neighborhood-watchRLJE Films has announced the acquisition of NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH (formerly NOWHERE MEN), directed by Duncan Skiles (THE CLOVEHITCH KILLER) and starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan (The Walking Dead), Jack Quaid (The Boys), and Malin Akerman (WATCHMEN). The rights will cover North America with plans to release the film in theaters and on demand on April 25th, 2025.

In NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH, Simon (Quaid), a young man grappling with mental illness, becomes convinced that he has witnessed an abduction. When he reports it to the police and they refuse to believe him, he reluctantly seeks the help of his neighbor Ed (Morgan), a jaded, retired security guard with his own troubled past. As the unlikely duo delves deeper into the mystery, their pursuit of the truth forces them to confront not only the dark secrets surrounding the disappearance but also the unspoken wounds that haunt them both.

“I fell in love with NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH because of Ed and Simon’s unique relationship, which Jeff and Jack brought to life with care and commitment,” said director Duncan Skiles. “By the end of production, our entire crew had joined me in their love for this unlikely duo, creating a special energy that touched every scene. We are excited to bring this film to theaters and hope audiences connect with these characters as deeply as we have.”
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“The Ugly Stepsister” Emilie Blichfeldt’s Provocative Satire & Fairytale Horror Sets Release Next Month

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the-ugly-stepsisterIFC Films and Shudder is set to release “The Ugly Stepsister”, a darkly entertaining fairy tale horror from writer and director Emilie Blichfeldt in her feature directorial debut.

IFC Films and Shudder will release the film theatrically on April 18th.

The film gathered acclaim at its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival and at the Berlin International Film Festival.

Director Emilie Blichfeldt. photo: AIPhoto.com

A sinister twist on the classic Cinderella story, THE UGLY STEPSISTER follows Elvira (Lea Myren) as she prepares to earn the prince’s affection at any cost. In a kingdom where beauty is a brutal business, Elvira will compete with the beautiful and enchanting Agnes (Thea Sofie Loch Næss) to become the belle of the ball. A biting satire and cinematically exhilarating directorial debut, THE UGLY STEPSISTER is a timely examination of body image and beauty standards, identifying Emilie Blichfeldt as one of the most exciting new international filmmaking voices.

Leading to its premiere at Sundance, the “tongue-in-cheek body horror” has been one of the festival’s buzziest titles.

The film’s cast includes Lea Myren, Thea Sofie Loch Næss, Ane Dahl Torp, Flo Fagerli, Isac Calmroth, and Malte Gårdinger.

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Claude Lelouch’s “A Man And A Woman” New Restoration

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a-man-and-a-womanClaude Lelouch’s arthouse classic A MAN AND A WOMAN (1966), starring Jean-Louis Trintignant and Anouk Aimée, will run at Film Forum from Friday, April 4 to Thursday, April 17, in a new restoration supervised by the director. Mr. Lelouch will appear in person at screenings on opening weekend, as well as at a special screening of his latest film, the comedy-drama FINALEMENT, on Thursday, April 3.

In A MAN AND A WOMAN, race car driver Jean-Louis Trintignant and “la scripte-girl” Anouk Aimée meet at their kids’ boarding school, and then the flashbacks and Francis Lai’s can’t-get-it-out-of-your-head main love theme begin, in the undeniably romantic international smash hit – winner of the Cannes Film Festival’s Palme d’Or, two Academy Awards® (Best Foreign Film and Best Original Screenplay), and two nominations (Best Director and Best Actress).

Lelouch’s LA BONNE ANNÉE, CAT AND MOUSE, LES UNS ET LES AUTRES, AND NOW MY LOVE, and LES MISÉRABLES will also be shown during the run of A MAN AND A WOMAN.
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François Ozon’s Thriller “When Fall Is Coming”

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when-fall-is-comingFrançois Ozon’s “When Fall Is Coming is set for US theatrical premiere release by Film Forum on Friday, April 4.

Acclaimed French stage actress Hélène Vincent is Michelle, a kindly grandmother who nurtures her garden in a quiet Burgundy village, attends church, and sees her longtime friend, Marie-Claude. But don’t be fooled by the apparent tranquility – WHEN FALL IS COMING is another twisty drama from François Ozon, with a disdainful daughter (Ludivine Sagnier of Ozon’s SWIMMING POOL), wild poisonous mushrooms, and a son who’s recently out of prison stacking up against Michelle’s peaceful retirement.

The film will be featured in the upcoming Rendez-Vous with French Cinema festival, screening at Walter Reade Theater on Friday, March 7, 3:30 PM and Sunday, March 16, 5:45 PM. A limited number of press tickets are available to this screening.

WHEN FALL IS COMING had its world premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival and went on to screen at the San Sebastian International Film Festival where it was awarded the Jury Prize for Best Screenplay and Best Supporting Performance (Pierre Lottin). Hélène Vincent was nominated for the 2025 César Award for Best Actress for her role.

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Official Trailer 2 for “The Woman In The Yard”

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Universal has release a second trailer for its upcojming horror movie “The Woman in the Yard”, set for release later in March.

From Blumhouse, the most successful global brand in horror, the new original chiller stars BAFTA and SAG nominee Danielle Deadwyler (Till, The Harder They Fall, The Piano Lesson) as Ramona, a woman crippled by grief after she survives a car accident that takes her husband (Russell Hornsby; BMF, Fences).

Seriously injured, Ramona now must care for their 14-year-old son (Peyton Jackson; Respect, American Refugee) and 6-year-old-daughter (Estella Kahiha; Will Trent, BMF), alone in her rural farmhouse. Then one day the woman takes form in their yard.

Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, the film also stars Okwui Okpokwasili, Russell Hornsby, Peyton Jackson and Estella Kahiha.

“The Woman In The Yard” is set for release by Universal Pictures on March 28, 2025.

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Frankie Muniz is “Renner” Latest Sci-Fi AI Thriller

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rennerA computer genius invents an A.I life coach to help him find love, but realizes too late he accidentally programmed his manipulative mother into the code, in the new Frankie Muniz film “Renner”.

The trailer has been released for the upcoming a dark sci-fi thriller. It is directed by Robert Rippberger and written by Luke Medina and Martin Medina.

The official synopsis for Renner: “Renner, a reclusive computer genius driven by a need for control, designs an A.I. named Salenus to help him overcome his crippling social anxieties and find love. Encouraged by Salenus, Renner forms a connection with his alluring neighbor Jamie, but their relationship starts to unravel when she begins to interact with the A.I. As dark secrets and betrayals begin to surface, Salenus’s influence on Renner takes a malicious turn, leaving him entangled in the devastating consequences of his invention”

The film stars Frankie Muniz, Violett Beane, Taylor Gray, and Marcia Gay Harden.

Renner will be released on demand onMarch 28th.

Watch the exciting trailer for “Renner” below.

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“Anora” Dominates Oscars With 5 Academy Awards

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anora“Anora” was the top movie at the 2025 Academy Awards, taking home five Oscars including best director for Sean Baker.

Sean Baker, who who also edited, wrote and co-produced “Anora”, in total won four Oscars at Sunday’s ceremony. He ties Walt Disney’s record for the most Academy Awards won by a single person in one year.

“Anora,” also previously won the Palme d’Or-winner at the Cannes Film Festival last year.

Adrien Brody (“The Brutalist”) and Mikey Madison (“Anora”) took the leading acting honors. Brody won previusly for “The Pianist”.

“I grew up in Los Angeles, but Hollywood always felt so far away from me. To be here, standing in this room today, is really incredible,” Madison said.

See the full list of winners below.
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