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New Trailer for Tom Tykwer's 'Run Lola Run' 4K Re-Release This Year
“Every second of every day you make a choice that can change your life.” Sony Classics posted an updated 2024 official trailer for the 4K re-release of this German classic Run Lola Run, which originally debuted in 1998 some 26 years ago. Anyone who loves cinema already knows and has seen this movie, and it’s still as thrilling & exciting to watch today as it was back then. It played at Sundance 1999 (and won the Audience Award there) and also screened at the 1998 Venice & Toronto Film Festivals. After her boyfriend botches a money handover, Lola has 20 minutes to bring 100,000 DM to him or he robs a store. If the money is not returned, there will be consequences. We see three possible scenarios, depending on Lola’s encounters. She races through the streets of Berlin to find the money and bring it to him on the other side of the city before it’s too late. Franka Potente and Moritz Bleibtru star in Tykwer’s kinetic Berlin thriller. While the film initially premiered 26 years ago, they’re celebrating the 25th anniversary of its original US opening in 1999. Roger Ebert gave the film 3 stars in his original review: “I would not want to see a sequel to the film, and at 81 minutes it isn’t a second too short, but what it does, it does cheerfully, with great energy, and very well.”
› Posted on May 3 in Foreign Films, To Watch, Trailer | Comments
Reconnecting with a College Friend in Indie 'Summer Solstice' Trailer
“Still me, Eleanor. Definitely still me. Cartilage Films has revealed an official US trailer for an indie drama titled Summer Solstice, set for small art house summer opening in limited theaters this June. The film originally premiered at the 2023 Provincetown Film Festival, as well as the Deauville, Woodstock, and BFI Flare Film Festivals. Summer Solstice centers on Leo, a trans man, and Eleanor, his cisgender and straight friend from college, who embark on an impromptu weekend trip together going upsate. They uncover old secrets, new challenges, and find the answer to the age-old question: can bad sex and good friends mix? Maybe! Maybe not? Starring Bobbi Salvör Menuez as Leo and Marianne Rendón as Eleanor. One early review praises this as “a remarkable little movie about finding emotional maturity through honesty, most importantly with yourself.” This looks like it features two lovely lead performances within a heartfelt story.
Bruce Wemple's Appalachia Demonic Horror 'The Hangman' Trailer
“Where are you going?” “Hell, baby.” Dread has revealed an official trailer for an indie horror thriller titled The Hangman, the latest from genre filmmaker Bruce Wemple (of Lake Artifact, Monstrous, The Retreat, Dawn of the Beast, My Best Friend’s Dead, The Tomorrow Job, Island Escape). This is now set for a VOD release this summer if any horror fans want to give it a look. The Hangman follows a father and son on a camping trip into deep rural Appalachia. A local cult has summoned an evil demon born of hate and pain, known to them as The Hangman, and now the bodies have begun to pile up. One more, the father wakes up find his son is gone. Starring LeJon Woods, Lindsey Dresbach, Richard Lounello, Jefferson Cox, Daniel Martin Berkey, & Mar Cellus. Wemple adds this amusing tease: “We set out to tell a story about the lengths a father will go to get his son back, including coming face to face with a bloodthirsty demon raised from hell. We can’t wait for audiences to come along for the ride.” LeJon looks like he’s rocking this.
Fun Teaser for 'LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy' w/ Darth Jar Jar
“History will be rebuilt.” Get ready for some strange revisionist history in the Star Wars universe! Disney+ has revealed a wacky teaser trailer for their upcoming SW Special titled LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, showrun by the screenwriters behind last year’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. Set for launch in September. A nerf-herder discovers an artifact that twists the Star Wars galaxy, swapping the roles of heroes and villains. He embarks on an adventure to restore order and emerge as the savior who reassembles the fractured galaxy. “You’re going to see some things that you never thought possible.” This is like Marvel’s What If, but for Star Wars – including Ewok bounty hunters, Geonosian Jedi, and, amazingly, Darth Jar Jar voiced by Ahmed Best, along with the Dark Falcon, and much more. The talented voice cast features Gaten Matarazzo, Tony Revolori, Bobby Moynihan, Marsai Martin, Michael Cusack, & Mark Hamill back as Luke Skywalker. “This doesn’t make any sense!” Ha ha – this looks like it’ll be funny.
Official Trailer for Acclaimed Indie 'Ghostlight' Starring Keith Kupferer
“The lines are the easy part. The hard part is the emotional journey.” IFC Films has revealed the trailer for Ghostlight, an acclaimed indie drama that first premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. I caught it there and I have to say – this really is a gem, it surprised & moved me in many unexpected ways. Co-directors Alex Thompson & Kelly O’Sullivan’s previous film, Saint Frances, received widespread praise on the regional festival circuit & national stage, including noms from the Indie Spirit Awards and The Gotham Awards. This is their latest film creation. When melancholic construction worker Dan finds himself drifting from his wife and daughter, he discovers community and purpose in a local theater’s production of Romeo & Juliet. As the drama onstage starts to mirror his own life, he and his family are forced to confront a personal loss. Stars newcomer Keith Kupferer as Dan, Katherine Mallen Kupferer, Tara Mallen, & Dolly De Leon. This might not be an easy one to convince anyone to watch, but I do highly recommend it.
Trailer for Serial Killer Thriller 'Boneyard' with Mel Gibson & 50 Cent
“So it could be anyone?” Lionsgate has revealed an official trailer for an action thriller / serial killer mystery title Boneyard, which is being dumped on VOD this July if anyone wants to watch. The title card in the trailer even says this movie is “inspired by true crime stories” which probably means this script went into production because they wanted to capitalize on the obsession with true crime right now. When the remains of women are discovered in the New Mexico desert, an extensive investigation is launched. Inspired by true crime stories, this chilling crime-thriller follows detectives on a hunt for the killer. As each of their agendas and methods clash, a tangled web of intrigue casts suspicion in all directions. As usual. The film stars Brian Van Holt, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Nora Zehetner, Michael Sirow, Spice Williams-Crosby, Weston Cage, Gabrielle Haugh, and Mel Gibson. This looks exceptionally generic and derivative, with nothing new to offer other than another familiar “the killer is out there somewhere” story. Get a look below.
Holocaust Doc 'The Commandant's Shadow' Trailer About Rudolf Höss
“Two lives. Two stories. One wall that divided them.” Warner Bros has unveiled a trailer for a documentary film titled The Commandant’s Shadow, arriving in theaters this summer. It’s showing for two nights at the end of May before launching on VOD to watch at home. Witness the historic moment over 70 years after the Holocaust when the son of the Commandant of Auschwitz meets an incredible survivor. It introduces us to the real Rudolf Höss and his family, the exact same family seen in The Zone of Interest film from last year. The focus is on his 87-year-old son Hans Jürgen Höss, who has to reckon with his father’s dark legacy. The film features original excerpts of Rudolf Höss’ long-forgotten autobiography, written shortly before his execution. His words are the ultimate proof of what happened at Auschwitz, from the perpetrator himself, countering denial and ignorance of the Holocaust. This compelling documentary explores the relationships of a mother and her daughter, a father and his son, and the long shadows cast by the crimes that impact generations. It raises questions about love, guilt, and forgiveness, but is ultimately a much needed story of hope, acceptance, and compassion. A powerful reexamination of unforgettable history and how it haunts us.
› Posted on May 6 in Documentaries, To Watch, Trailer | Comments
Netflix's Swedish Coming-of-Age Teen Drama 'A Part of You' Trailer
“I’m so tired of pretending like nothing’s wrong.” Netflix has revealed an official trailer for a Swedish teen coming-of-age film titled A Part of You, set for a streaming debut at the end of May this month. This latest offering for streaming in Sweden (and the rest of the world) is a story about life and death that portrays the experience of being 17 years old and feeling like your heart is about to burst from your chest. Agnes, a teen envious of her popular older sister Julia, faces upheaval when tragedy strikes. Forced to reinvent herself, she’s on the cusp of attaining her dreams but must navigate the consequences of her choices. She struggles to make sense of herself and her new world in this emotional and bittersweet coming-of-age drama about those who are left behind. Starring Felicia Maxime, Edvin Ryding, Ida Engvoll, Alva Bratt, Mustafa Al-Mashhadani, Emil Hedayat, and Zara Larsson. This looks like a very emotional drama about grief, and the intense teenage desire to want to be someone else. Worth a look if you’re into coming-of-age stories.
Rebellious Pop Culture Doc 'The Teaches of Peaches' Official Trailer
“Every show had this power that I’ve never experienced…” Madman Films has unveiled the official trailer for an acclaimed documentary film titled The Teaches of Peaches, made by the two European filmmakers Philipp Fussenegger & Judy Landkammer. This first premiered at the 2024 Berlin Film Festival earlier this year and opens in Germany this month, but still doesn’t have any US release date yet. Seamlessly weaving together exclusive archival gems with dynamic tour footage, this documentary captures the transformative journey of quirky Canadian musician/performance artist Merrill Nisker into the internationally acclaimed cultural powerhouse that is Peaches. Film during her 2022 concert tour marking the 20th anniversary of her breakthrough album The Teaches of Peaches. Others that appear in the film include Peaches’ frequent collaborators Feist, Chilly Gonzales, Shirley Manson. Through biting wit, Peaches advocates for LGBTQIA+ rights and tackles issues of gender & sexual identity, leaving an indelible mark on popular culture. If you know Peaches, you already know, but if you don’t know her – this trailer is fully NSFW. But it is still badass.
› Posted on May 5 in Documentaries, To Watch, Trailer | Comments
First Look Teaser for 'Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat' Music History Doc
“But did he have rhythm?” Madman Films has revealed the first look trailer for an acclaimed documentary film titled Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat, made by Belgian filmmaker Johan Grimonprez. This film is an entrancing look back at a major moment in global politics during the Cold War, intertwining music history & pop culture with these events. Jazz & decolonization are entwined in this historical rollercoaster that led musicians Abbey Lincoln and Max Roach to crash the UN Security Council in protest against the murder of Patrice Lumumba. After Lumumba was murdered in 1961, the US State Department swings into action by sending jazz ambassador Louis Armstrong to Congo to deflect attention from the CIA-backed coup in the country. The doc features excerpts from My Country, Africa by Andrée Blouin (narrated by Marie Daulne aka Zap Mama), Congo Inc. by In Koli Jean Bofane, To Katanga & Back by Conor Cruise O’Brien (narrated by Patrick Cruise O’Brien), and audio memoirs by Nikita Khrushchev. This trailer doesn’t exactly represent the film’s style, it’s more of an intro to the context and political situation. Keep an eye out for this one soon.
› Posted on May 5 in Documentaries, To Watch, Trailer | Comments
Trailer #2 for Star Wars Series 'The Acolyte' feat. Carrie-Anne Moss
“She was my student, I trained her. Let me be the one to bring her in.” Whoa! For May the 4th this year, Disney has revealed a second trailer for their next new Star Wars series titled The Acolyte, debuting in June this summer. (View the first trailer here.) The Acolyte is spearheaded by Bachelorette and “Russian Doll” creator Leslye Headland – who is directing & showrunning this series. An investigation into a crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master against a dangerous warrior from his past. The Acolyte is set at the end of the High Republic era in a world of “shadowy secrets and emerging dark side powers”, approximately 100 years before Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999). A former Padawan reunites with her Jedi Master to investigate a series of crimes against Jedi, but the forces they confront are more sinister than they ever anticipated. Starring Amandla Stenberg as Mae, Lee Jung-jae as Jedi master Sol, with Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, Jodie Turner-Smith, Rebecca Henderson, Charlie Barnett, Dean-Charles Chapman, Margarita Levieva, & Carrie-Anne Moss as Jedi master Indara, and Joonas Suotamo as Wookiee Jedi master Kelnacca. This looks dark and epic and intense, with lots of new Jedi. It’s worth a look.
First Look Teaser for Coppola's 'Megalopolis' Movie with Adam Driver
“Time stop!!” The French distributor Le Pacte has released the first look teaser for Megalopolis, unveiling the very first reveal of any actual footage from this intriguing new movie. Megalopolis is director Francis Ford Coppola’s latest ambitious project, a $100M+ feature that he has been trying to make ever since he first conceived the film in 1979. The basic setup is: an architect wants to rebuild New York City as a utopia following a devastating disaster. It’s not actually NYC, but a giant city like NYC hence the Megalopolis title. The architect’s plan is opposed by the mayor, who has other ideas for the city. It’s premiering at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival in the Main Competition in a few weeks (we’ll be there!), which is why France gets to kick off the marketing. The Megalopolis ensemble cast includes Adam Driver as Caesar, Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight, Jason Schwartzman, Talia Shire, Grave Vanderwaal, Kathryn Hunter, and Dustin Hoffman. This teaser is just one scene from the film with Adam Driver on top of a building (that looks like the Chrysler Building) & that’s it so far.
Classic Trailer Rewatch: Tim Burton's 'Mars Attacks!' Sci-Fi Comedy
“They blew up Congress! Haha!” Do you remember this one? Or do you remember not going to see this one? Back in ’96, one of the hotly anticipated movies of the year was Tim Burton’s wacky sci-fi comedy Mars Attacks! He’d just directed Ed Wood before and everyone was waiting to see him take that zaniness and make his own alien comedy, opening in December before the holidays. But perhaps he went a bit too zany? Because this one bombed and most people hated it. The film is a parody of other sci-fi B movies. Earth is invaded by Martians with unbeatable ghastly weapons and a cruel sense of humor. Produced & directed by Tim Burton, but not written by him. Starring Jack Nicholson, Glenn Close, Annette Bening, Pierce Brosnan, Martin Short, Sarah Jessica Parker, Michael J. Fox, and Danny DeVito, among others. The filmmakers hired ILM to create the Martians using computer animation after their previous plan to use stop motion, supervised by Barry Purves, fell through because of budgeting issues. Even these trailers aren’t that exciting, an early sign the movie wouldn’t live up to the hype. Perhaps it deserves a fresh new look now?
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