Academy Award-nominated actress Anna Kendrick has starred in a variety of films that capture the varied experiences of her female characters. For the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, she will direct and star in a tragic, true-life story that intertwines one young woman’s hopes of making it in Hollywood and a hit show from the 1970s. Dating game. Director Anna Kendrick Release date September 26, 2023 Studio(s) AGC Studios, Vertigo Entertainment, BoulderLight Pictures Distributor(s) Netflix Writers Ian McAllister MacDonald Throw Anna Kendrick, Daniel Zovatto, Autumn Best, Andy Thompson, David Birsto, Ty Gill, Bonnie Hay, Thomas Strampski, Nicolette Robinson, Katherine Gallagher,…
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Since its announcement, the Donald Trump biopic has been surrounded by a shadow of controversy. Given the former president’s life history, it’s easy to see why people were for or against this. Student The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival to thunderous applause. Written by Gabriel Sherman and directed by Ali Abbasi, the story follows Trump’s early career and his quest to expand his real estate under the guidance of lawyer Roy Cohn. While the film lives up to expectations, it has some amazing acting and a gripping screenplay that captivates with its drama. Director Ali Abbasi Release date…
Since its announcement, the Donald Trump biopic has had a looming shadow of controversy surrounding it. Given the life story of the former president, it is easy to see why people would be for or against it. The Apprentice Premiere at the Cannes Film Festival to resounding applause. Written by Gabriel Sherman and directed by Ali Abbasi, the story follows Trump’s early career and his quest to expand his real estate under the guidance of attorney Roy Coun. Although the film is exactly what you would expect, it comes with stunning performances and an exciting script that enchants with its…
Titus Capar, an internationally acclaimed painter, turned his talents to filmmaking in 2022. Considering film production as an extension of his painting, Capar’s filmmaking debut, Shut up and paintWas listed in the 95 Academy Awards. It’s no surprise that his timely and award-winning art has been featured in notable collections. Continuing the tradition of using his art to tell important stories, Kapar made his directorial debut, Exhibit forgivenessto the Sundance Film Festival. This soulful and, at times, triggering film offers the beautiful message that generational trauma can indeed be broken. Director Titus Capar studio(s) Homegrown pictures, shadow pictures, hunting lane…
For over 40 years, acclaimed director Francis Ford Coppola has been trying to get his long-term project off the ground. After countless delays, Megalopolis Premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. The film is an experimental fever dream about a dying faith in humanity and the fascination with building a utopian tomorrow. When the powers that be stand in our way, how do we fulfill our purpose of creating a legacy and a better world for future generations? Megalopolis It is not only a transcendental pleasure for the senses, it is a manifestation of Coppola’s dreams for humanity and his…
Every so often, a film comes along that sticks with you long after your first viewing. For me, this film is Christopher Andrews’ directorial debut, bring them down which premiered at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival. The story chronicles a turf war between neighboring families in a rural town in Ireland, where trauma, despair and revenge are at the forefront. With an exceptional performance by Christopher Abbott and stunning cinematography by Nick Cooke, this film reveals the ugly side of survival and proving your worth. Bring them down It’s 105 minutes worth of violence and misery, but it’s great…
The real testament to a strong relationship is the ability to honestly communicate thoughts and feelings without the fear of retaliation. This complex concept is so cleverly explored in Greg Jardin’s feature directorial debut It’s what’s inside. College sweethearts Shelby (Brittany O’Grady) and Cyrus (James Morosini) struggle with their communication, and their attempt to light a romantic fire under their dying relationship fails at every turn. To rekindle their flame, the couple joins an old college friend, Reuben (Devon Terrell), for a weekend before he is set to say “I do” to his fiancée Sophia. Director Greg Jardine Release date…
The real testament to a strong relationship is the ability to honestly communicate thoughts and feelings without the fear of retaliation. This complex concept is so cleverly explored in Greg Jardin’s feature directorial debut It’s what’s inside. College sweethearts Shelby (Brittany O’Grady) and Cyrus (James Morosini) struggle with their communication, and their attempt to light a romantic fire under their dying relationship fails at every turn. To rekindle their flame, the couple joins an old college friend, Reuben (Devon Terrell), for a weekend before he is set to say “I do” to his fiancée Sophia. Director Greg Jardine Release date…
Actress Anna Kendrick has been nominated for Academy Awards in a plethora of films that capture the varying experiences of her female characters. For the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, she directs and stars in a tragic, based on a true story that interweaves one young woman’s hopes of making it big in Hollywood and the 1970s hit show, The dating game. Director Anna Kendrick Release date September 26, 2023 studio(s) AGC Studios, Vertigo Entertainment, BoulderLight Pictures distributor(s) Netflix Writers Ian McAllister MacDonald Figure Anna Kendrick, Daniel Zovatto, Autumn Best, Andy Thompson, David Beirstow, Tigh Gill, Bonnie Hay, Thomas Strumpsky,…