It’s a Wonderful Knife is an early holiday treat for slasher fans
Horror director Tyler MacIntyre combines two genres for his latest film, It’s A Wonderful Knife, from RJE Entertainment. Michael Kennedy pens the film’s screenplay, utilizing plot elements of a slasher flick and a Christmas movie.
Squealer oinks its way into of 2023’s worst
Stunt man Andy Armstrong ventures away from the action genre to true crime for his directorial debut in Squealer from Lionsgate. Armstrong and Danielle Burgio craft the script that vividly fictionalizes the terrifying and gruesome reign of Robert “Willy” Pickton, one of Canada’s most infamous serial killers. Pickton’s atrocities were previously explored in last year’s Pig Killer.
Budget limitations don’t hinder solid action in historical epic, Boudcia : Queen of War
Director Jesse V Johnson dips into history for his latest action effort, Boudcia: Queen of War. The film, which Johnson also pens the script, is inspired by actual events and aims to take audiences on a thrilling journey into a mystical world of sword-wielding warriors and epic battles.
Dumb Money is a fun rags to riches
The film showcases a star-studded cast, such as Paul Dano, Pete Davidson, Vincent D’Onofrio, America Ferrera, Nick Offerman, Anthony Ramos, Sebastian Stan, Shailene Woodley, and Seth Rogen. Dumb Money introduces us to Keith Gill (played by Dano) and his wife, Caroline (played by Woodley).
Hawke & Pascal shine in Strange Way of Life
Ethan Hawke and Pedro Pascal collaborate with Pedro Almodóvar, the most famous filmmaker to emerge from Spain, on the short film Strange Way of Life, produced by B Team Pictures.
The Exorcist : The Believer is cash grab mumbo jumbo
After dabbling in the Halloween franchise, director David Gordon Green reunites with Blum house to bring his talents to another horror franchise in The Exorcist: The Believer from Universal Pictures. Green pens the screenplay with Peter Sattler from a story by himself, Scott Teems, and Danny McBride.
Nicholas Cage kicks intro action in The Retirement Plan
Nicholas Cage and his nouveau shamanism are back on the screen for director Tim Brown in The Retirement Plan from Falling Forward Films.
Outlaw Johnny Black delivers the laughs
Cowboy Johnny Black (White) vows to gun down Brett Clayton (Chris Browning), the man responsible for the death of his father (Glynn Turman). Building a reputation for himself through the Wild West, Johnny is hunted by the determined Bill Basset (Randy Couture). Johnny crosses paths with Reverend Percy (Byron Minns) on his quest for revenge.
Stop Making Sense is still a rocking good time
Swifties worldwide rejoiced when news broke last month that Taylor Swift would bring her current “Eras” tour to movie theaters across the US in October. Concert films are nothing new, though, as the eighties, nineties, and 2000s saw acts such as U2, Prince, and Jay-Z all released concert films.
A Haunting in Venice is a chilling good time
For the third time, Kenneth Branagh wears two hats as director and star in 20th Century Studios A Haunting In Venice. Branagh steps back into the role of Agatha Christie’s fictional Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot. Michael Green pens the film’s screenplay, an adaptation of Agatha Christie’s beloved classic, Hallowe’en Party.
Hilary Swank lacks enjoyable cinematic instincts in The Good Mother
After the murder of her estranged son, journalist Marissa Bennings (Swank) forms an unlikely alliance with his pregnant girlfriend Paige (Oliva Cooke) to track down the killers. Together, they confront a world of corruption and drugs in the seedy underbelly of a small city in upstate New York. They unearth an even darker secret as they get closer to the truth.
Bottoms is a crowd pleasing Hughes flavored comedy
Director Emma Seligman returns to high school for her sophomore feature in Bottoms from Orion Pictures. Seligman pens the film’s screenplay with Rachel Sennott, who also headlines the film.