Author Archive | Alex Kamody

Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal trade barbs in a new A24 neo-Western written and directed by Ari Aster!

Joe Cross (Phoenix), the sheriff of the rural New Mexico town of Eddington, has the ambition to move up in the pecking order of local politics and opts to run for mayor. His rival, Ted Garcia (Pascal), is the current mayor who is running for re-election. Making matters worse is the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic (and the associated conspiracy theories surrounding its validity) has beset the small town, causing divisiveness in an environment where everybody knows everybody. While the contest between Cross and Garcia begins as a mere battle of words for the hearts and minds of the townsfolk, it soon escalates beyond the battleground of local politics into something that threatens to tear apart the town of Eddington itself.

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148 MIN

When her husband Lee returns from the battlefields of the Korean War, Muriel is excited at the prospect of re-starting a life they had put on hold while Lee was away. Moreover, Lee’s brother Julius also comes for an extended stay with couple, and the three discuss making plans to all move from rural California to San Diego where they see an opportunity to enjoy the good life. Julius, however, opts to go to Las Vegas where he gets a job in a casino and meets a male companion with whom he starts an affair. And, back on the home-front, Muriel and Lee’s marriage is tested as she begins living a secret life that involves gambling and an affair with a new female neighbor.

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117 MIN

Eva Victor (“Rian” from the Showtime drama Billions) writes and directs this new dark-hearted-but-tender comedy from A24 Studios about a college professor who returns home and tries to put her life back in order after experiencing a sexual assault while everyone around her seem to be living  happy, well-adjusted lives.

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103 MIN

A chance meeting with popstar Oliver prompts Matthew, a shy young L.A. retail worker, to schmooze his way into the “in crowd” that surrounds Oliver. He soon discovers, however, that maintaining acceptance in this hip new world, and keeping the attention of his new famous acquaintance, is harder than it looks. With a huge group of people all vying for a piece of Oliver, Matthew struggles to keep from straining the new-found bond with Oliver and prove his worth. His efforts soon evolve into a twisted, life-and-death game of cat-and-mouse as Matthew strives for validation in the eyes of a person whose fame keeps him just out of reach.

The debut feature film from writer/director Alex Russell, Lurker examines our modern-day fixations with the cult of celebrity, how far we’ll go to be recognized by the people we adore, and the lesson that affection is not always a two-way street.

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100 MIN

Get set for an amazing fantasy film of epic proportions as A24 Studios brings a new sequel film from China to stateside audiences!

Following the critical and financial success of the first film, 2019’s Ne Zha (at the time, the highest-grossing non-US animated film), this new sequel continues the adventures of the eponymous character from Chinese mythology – a young boy born from an enchanted pearl, imbued with terrifying supernatural power, and destined to bring destruction to the world. Ne Zha, in the first film, pushed back against his pre-determined fate and opted to use his powers for good instead of evil. He joined forces with Ao Bing, another supernatural figure, and the two were able to prevent a cataclysmic event; however, the duo was struck by divine lightning and turned into spirits. In this new film, a wise teacher has undertaken the duty of restoring Ne Zha and Ao Bing to their material form, but there are many obstacles, challenges, and tribulations to be faced before the two can once again recover their corporeal bodies.

Having thus far grossed over $2-billion in revenue in China and the rest of the world, Ne Zha II has earned the honor of becoming the highest-grossing film of the year. With stunning visuals and a heartwarming story, the English-dubbed version set for release in the USA will feature the voice talents of Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh as “Lady Yin”.

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143 MIN

Lily Trevino is estranged from her father Bob and decides to use social media to track him down. She begins to notice a “Bob Trevino” liking and interacting with her posts and she assumes that she has found her dad. However, after corresponding for a bit, Lily learns that her new Facebook friend is merely a lonely stranger who happens to have the same name as her father. Nevertheless, the two decide to meet in person and discover that, although they aren’t related, they may still be able to fill the holes in one another’s lives.

Written and directed by Tracie Laymon, known for her award-winning short films, stars Barbie Ferreira and John Leguizamo.

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102 MIN

Following the success of Drive Away Dolls, husband-and-wife filmmaking duo Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke return with the next installment in their “lesbian B-Movie” trilogy!

Honey O’Donahue is a tough, street-wise gumshoe who usually makes a living digging up dirt on unfaithful husbands in and around the environs of Bakersfield, California. However, when a local woman dies, Honey finds herself enmeshed in a case centered on a strange church and the bodies start piling up. As she closes in on the culprit, she crosses paths with some real wacked-out characters and, just maybe, the love of her life!

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88 MIN

Brad Pitt stars in a fast-paced new film from Joseph Kosinski, award-winning director of action-dramas like Tron: Legacy, Oblivion, and Top Gun: Maverick!

Pitt plays the role of “Sonny Hayes”, an ex-Formula One racer — and considered to be the next legend of the sport — who was forced to retire from the sport after a near-lethal crash. Hayes has kept his racing career alive by participating in lesser racing disciplines and is eventually approached by a friend and F1 team owner about the possibility of mentoring a new rookie F1 driver (played by Damson Idris) as a means to save a failing franchise. Hayes accepts and again has an opportunity to prove he’s the best-of-the-best; however, his rookie teammate’s competitive nature creates more than one obstacle to overcome before both of them reach the finish line.

With a supporting cast that includes Javier Bardem, Tobias Menzies, Shea Wigham, and a host of real-life F1 drivers, this Jerry Bruckheimer-produced edge-of-your-seat drama promises solid action fused with stellar performances.

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155 MIN

Family get-togethers usually have the potential to go haywire in some way or another, even more so when the subject of religion comes up at the dinner table. Such is the case with a family dinner orchestrated by David and Meg, a couple who are engaged to be married. The young couple is eager for their respective parents to finally meet each other, but there’s a slight hang-up: Meg’s parents are die-hard Catholics and David’s parents are about as Jewish as they come. Making matters worse, an unexpected death occurs during the festive Shabbat gathering and sets off a hilarious chain of events that will ultimately bring everyone’s true feelings to the surface.

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84 MIN