The upcoming horror film THEBOY BEHIND THE DOORarrives on VOD, Digital HD, DVD and Blu-ray on March 15, 2022 by RLJE Films.
Here’s the trailer:
In THEBOY BEHIND THE DOOR, a night of unimaginable terror awaits twelve-year-old Bobby and his best friend, Kevin, when they are abducted on their way home from school. Managing to escape his confines, Bobby navigates the dark halls, praying his presence goes unnoticed as he avoids his captor at every turn. Even worse is the arrival of another stranger, whose mysterious arrangement with the kidnapper spells certain doom for Kevin. With no means of calling for help and miles of dark country in every direction, Bobby embarks on a rescue mission, determined to get himself and Kevin out alive…or die trying.
Support you local filmmakers! Trevor Juenger’s St. Louis-shot thriller THE MAN IN ROOM 6 Premieres at Webster University’s Moore Auditorium (470 E Lockwood Ave) at 7pm Friday February 25th. Admission is Free with donations welcomed to the 501(c) nonprofit Middle West Movies. Director Trevor Juenger and star Jackie Kelly will be on hand for a post-film Q&A.
Carrie (Jackie Kelly) is a socially-troubled young woman trying to mend a strained relationship with her mother. After her grandfather dies in a nursing home, Carrie finds herself attracted to William (Bill Oberst Jr.), an elderly man in a neighboring room. William’s doctor offers Carrie a part-time position with the nursing home to keep tabs on the old man. William shares a series of tall tales from his life as a younger man. He claims to be immortal, cursed to never die, but to grow old and sick. Before he can finish his final tale, William mysteriously disappears, and Carrie is implicated in his murder.
THE MAN IN ROOM 6starsJackie Kelly, Bill Oberst Jr., David Wassilak, Debbie Rochon, Frankie Ray, Don McClendon, Shelby Bouren, andShawn Irene.
Victor “Sully” Sullivan (Mark Wahlberg) and Nathan Drake (Tom Holland) look to make their move in Columbia Pictures’ UNCHARTED. photo by: Clay Enos
So getting those winter blues, stuck inside for days due to the weather (and lingering travel restrictions) making you a bit stir crazy? The perfect “cure” might be a virtual “vacay”, namely a globe-spanning adventure starring two actors representing the “next-gen” of action heroes. Hey, one of them is still dominating the box office (and probably playing in the auditorium next door or down the hall). But this is no mere travelogue “romp”. It’s an adaptation (and a hoped-for new franchise). Another comic book, maybe a novel, or perhaps a classic TV show? Get with it Gramps’, this is a computer game that hopes to make as big a splash as Sonic did two years ago. Rather than a CGI speedy critter, here’s the tale of a team who’ll face any danger in their quest for gold and glory hidden in territories still UNCHARTED.
Much like another beloved action franchise, this movie’s opening sequence has the intrepid Nate Drake (Tom Holland) in seemingly unescapable peril until…a flashback. We then meet him as a teen when he and his older brother Sam try to raid a museum in the dead of night. Try is the operative word as the two are hauled back to the orphanage. Before Sami s sent off to “juvie’ he promises Nate that he’ll keep in touch, then disappears into the night. A dozen or so years later adult Nate is mixing cocktails and tossing off historical explorer nuggets as he relieves spoiled “trust funders” of their trinkets and cash. But somebody’s on to his “game”: worldly “collector” Victor “Sully” Sullivan (Mark Wallberg). He approaches Nate and tries to recruit him into his plot to grab to golden jeweled crosses that would unlock the lost treasure of Magellan. Nate’s not onboard till Sully reveals that he worked with Sam. Actually, they just need the cross that’s part of a big “high-end” auction nearby (Sully insists he’s got the other one). The duo sneaks into the swanky event and are immediately spotted by the slinky Braddock (Tati Gabrielle), Sully’s rival and a ruthless retriever for multi-billionaire Santiago (Antonio Banderas) who believes the treasure is part of his family legacy. After the auction ends in chaos Sully and Nate are on the run, first to meet up with a shady operative in Barcelona, Chloe (Sophia Ali), leading to an all-out showdown on a Pacific island. Can the lowly trio get to the loot before Santiago and Braddock’s army scoops it up?
Aside from its gaming roots, this film’s biggest ‘draw” may be Holland, fresh off of last year’s biggest box office hit (now the third biggest domestic B.O. of all time). Here he brings the same infectious energy and boyish charm as Peter P., but offset with a devious, rascally grin as he breezes off with “ill-gotten booty”. That’s tempered with his sense of loss and longing to reunite with his mentor, older sibling. Part of that role is taken up by Wahlberg whose Sully oozes with layback cool mixed with lots of snark, as he tries to suppress a grin as Nate reminds him of his early blunders. Both actors can pull off the dapper and the dirty inherent in their roles. Always looking suave is Banderas who now seems to be the “go-to” guy for the sinister international mastermind (much as he did last year in THE HITMAN’S WIFE’S BODYGUARD). Well, at least he’s not stroking a cat as he reveals his nefarious schemes. One of those listening in would be Gabrielle who makes Braddock both sinister and sexy, an exotic dangerous beauty who will “kiss you deadly” without a moment’s hesitation. On the flip side, there’s Ali as Chloe who has tart chemistry with Nate, though she can’t quite be fully trusted since her past with Sully has made her much wiser…and wiley.
The action sequences are strung together with a manic pace by director Ruben Fleischer, who has jettisoned the subversive satire of his ZOMBIELAND films for gravity-defying (and physics-ignoring) set pieces to keep kids glued to their seats. Unfortunately, these CGI-enhanced stunt exercises are exhausting and eventually monotonous as the film tries to “top” itself and forgo more character development to keep moving to the next exotic locale. Plus the three (!) screenwriters should know better than to namedrop Indiana Jones and Jack Sparrow which reminds the audience of much-better adventure extravaganzas. Holland’s tossed around here as much as the wallcrawler, but he, like most of the characters, may just be made of pixels as they bounce back quicker than the Looney Tunes troupe. At least Indy had some “mileage” as Nate doffs his shirt baring a chest free of scrapes and bruises. And like most thrillers, they don’t know how to wrap things up as they sprinkle in mid-credits “bonus’ scenes to tempt us with future sequels (oh they surely hope). Aside from the future software exploits, this will probably end the big screen capers of Nate and Sully. It’s a shame since Holland and Wahlberg have an easy-going rapport. They’re deserving of a better outing than this “kiddie-spin” (aside from the patricide and some throat-slitting) on the modern swashbucklers that’s more uninspired than UNCHARTED.
From Oscar-nominated visionary filmmaker Baz Luhrmann comes Warner Bros. Pictures’ drama “Elvis,” starring Austin Butler and Oscar winner Tom Hanks.
The film explores the life and music of Elvis Presley (Butler), seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Hanks). The story delves into the complex dynamic between Presley and Parker spanning over 20 years, from Presley’s rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom, against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape and loss of innocence in America. Central to that journey is one of the most significant and influential people in Elvis’s life, Priscilla Presley (Olivia DeJonge).
Starring alongside Hanks and Butler, award-winning theatre actress Helen Thomson (“Top of the Lake: China Girl,” “Rake”) plays Elvis’s mother, Gladys, Richard Roxburgh (“Moulin Rouge!” “Breath,” “Hacksaw Ridge”) portrays Elvis’s father, Vernon, and DeJonge (“The Visit,” “Stray Dolls”) plays Priscilla. Luke Bracey (“Hacksaw Ridge,” “Point Break”) plays Jerry Schilling, Natasha Bassett (“Hail, Caesar!”) plays Dixie Locke, David Wenham (“The Lord of the Rings” Trilogy, “Lion,” “300”) plays Hank Snow, Kelvin Harrison Jr. (“The Trial of the Chicago 7,” “The High Note”) plays B.B. King, Xavier Samuel (“Adore,” “Love & Friendship,” “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse”) plays Scotty Moore, and Kodi Smit-McPhee (“The Power of the Dog”) plays Jimmie Rodgers Snow.
Also in the cast, Dacre Montgomery (“Stranger Things,” “The Broken Heart Gallery”) plays TV director Steve Binder, alongside Australian actors Leon Ford (“Gallipoli,” “The Pacific”) as Tom Diskin, Kate Mulvany (“The Great Gatsby,” “Hunters”) as Marion Keisker, Gareth Davies (“Peter Rabbit,” “Hunters”) as Bones Howe, Charles Grounds (“Crazy Rich Asians,” “Camp”) as Billy Smith, Josh McConville (“Fantasy Island”) as Sam Phillips, and Adam Dunn (“Home and Away”) as Bill Black.
To play additional iconic musical artists in the film, Luhrmann cast singer/songwriter Yola as Sister Rosetta Tharpe, model Alton Mason as Little Richard, Austin, Texas native Gary Clark Jr. as Arthur Crudup, and artist Shonka Dukureh as Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton.
Oscar nominee Luhrmann (“The Great Gatsby,” “Moulin Rouge!”) directed from a screenplay by Baz Luhrmann & Sam Bromell and Baz Luhrmann & Craig Pearce and Jeremy Doner, story by Baz Luhrmann and Jeremy Doner. The film’s producers are Luhrmann, Oscar
The director’s behind-the-scenes creative team includes director of photography Mandy Walker (“Mulan,” “Australia”), Oscar-winning production designer and costume designer Catherine Martin (“The Great Gatsby,” “Moulin Rouge!”), production designer Karen Murphy (“A Star Is Born”), editors Matt Villa (“The Great Gatsby,” “Australia”) and Jonathan Redmond (“The Great Gatsby”), Oscar-nominated visual effects supervisor Thomas Wood (“Mad Max: Fury Road”), music supervisor Anton Monsted (“Australia,” “Moulin Rouge!”) and composer Elliott Wheeler (“The Get Down”).
Principal photography on “Elvis” took place in Queensland, Australia with the support of the Queensland Government, Screen Queensland and the Australian Government’s Producer Offset program.
A Warner Bros. Pictures Presentation, A Bazmark Production, A Jackal Group Production, A Baz Luhrmann Film, “Elvis” will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures. It is set to release in theaters in North America on June 24, 2022, and internationally beginning 22 June 2022.
One of the major new movie releases this week poses a follow-up to the old chestnut about the friendship between a boy and his dog. So, does that extend into manhood? And would they be great “travel’ bros’ as in a buddy “road trip” adventure? Well, one of the silver screen’s “hunkiest” (maybe magical) leading men aims to explore that as he does double duty in front of and behind the camera. It’s a kibble-flavored popcorn flick as movie-goers embark on a hero’s journey alongside a lovable but difficult DOG.
The film’s title refers to Lulu (played by a trio of Belgian Malinois), a military canine trained to go into battle in the Middle East. A montage during the opening credits shows her as a puppy, then put into training, and eventually becoming a member of an elite Army Ranger unit. Unfortunately, she’s wounded, earning a purple heart, and so traumatized that she cannot follow commands, even from her handler, Sgt. Rodriguez, who’s also injured. As is his GI brother Briggs (Channing Tatum), who is working as a “sandwich artisan” at a gas stop while he hopes to get the “all clear” to return to duty (the docs say yes, but his captain hesitates). One snowy day at his Oregon home, Briggs gets the call from his cap to join in a “wake” for the now deceased Rodriguez. Cornering his CO at the end of the night, Briggs is given a mission that could be his way back “in”. The family Rodriguez wants Lulu to attend the funeral service in five days. Since she won’t fly, Briggs will need to transport her there in his old beat-up 1984 Ford Bronco. Not an easy task as Lulu is a “broken beast’, much like Briggs (he’s also dealing with PTSD). Ah, but once the trip is over, Briggs will return Lulu to the base to be “terminated” and he’ll be back with his unit. Surely nothing will go wrong on this trek. And Briggs won’t bond with Lulu, will he?
So yes, this is basically a two-person excursion, with Tatum ably doing most of the “heavy lifting” on his broad shoulders. We know from his fairly long list of rom-coms, and of course, those MM’s, that he’s got an undeniable (and a bit undefinable) charm and charisma which can carry him through the most absurdist situations, though an early sequence of him failing to “score” in a Portland bar with the local ladies feels a bit forced. But he’s also got a chance to stretch his dramatic wings as he deals with loss and regret (it’s not till the tale’s midpoint that we’re informed of his estranged wife and child). Plus there’s the added frustration that bubbles to the surface when trying to return to his former life as his mind and body fail him. Oh, there are a few other terrific two-legged actors too, particularly Ethan Suplee, the father (of two kids and of Lulu’s brother) who provides a bit of needed wisdom to Briggs. Ditto for an unlikely couple living “off the grid’ played by the unlikely paired Jane Adams and Kevin Nash, who’s like the burly big brother of Briggs. Oh, and we’ve got to talk about Lulu and the three canine actors that make us believe that this cuddly pup with the big sad brown eyes can unleash (sorry) chaos at any moment.
As I mentioned earlier, this is the directing debut of Tatum, who is ably aided by co-director Reid Carolin (who co-wrote the script with Brett Rodriguez), a daunting task since it’s been nearly five years since his last starring role (LUCKY LOGAN way back in 2017). The duo does their best to reign in the shifting tone of the often disjointed story. A chase through the woods suddenly takes a dark turn into PULP FICTION territory, while a con-artist caper as Briggs and Lulu pose as a blind vet and his service dog in order to get a swanky compted suite skirts the borders of bad taste. The comedy and sincere service dramatic plot butt heads with the film shifting gears too quickly almost inflicting whiplash. The film’s biggest issue may be its confusing marketing. The trailers and even the poster promise a zany slapstick comedy, but the “cute guy and his dog” are facing the same obstacles that many of those returning vets are dealing with. It is great to see Mr. Tatum on-screen again, but let’s hope his future films will be more focused (and the PR more forthcoming) than DOG.
GLOBAL ESPIONAGE, A LETHAL MISSION AND A POWERHOUSE CASTSTARRING JESSICA CHASTAIN, DIANE KRUGER,LUPITA NYONG’O, PENÉLOPE CRUZ AND BINGBING FAN IN THE 355FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT – OWN THE ACTION AND SUPER-CHARGED, NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN EXTRAS ONLY ON DIGITAL AND BLU-RAY FEBRUARY 22, 2022. THE FILM WILLALSO AVAILABLE TO STREAM ON PEACOCK SAME DAY
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When a top-secret weapon falls into mercenary hands, wild-card CIA agent Mason “Mace” Brown (Jessica Chastain) joins forces with rival German agent Marie (Diane Kruger), former MI6 ally and cutting-edge computer specialist Khadijah (Lupita Nyong’o), and skilled Colombian psychologist Graciela (Penélope Cruz) on a lethal mission to retrieve it. The unlikely team must also stay one step ahead of a mysterious woman, Lin Mi Sheng (Bingbing Fan), who is tracking their every move as the action rockets across the globe.
BONUS FEATURES on BLU-RAY, DVD AND DIGITAL:
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CHASING THROUGH PARIS – Cast and filmmakers discuss the first day of shooting on THE 355 and how the choreographed chase sequence through the Parisian arcade set the tone for the entire production.
ACTION THAT HURTS – A behind-the-scenes look at the stunts featured in the film’s centerpiece action sequence.
RECONSTRUCTING MARRAKESH – From footage of construction to a set tour with Production Designer Simon Elliott, we’ll come to understand why the cast was so blown away by the accuracy of the Moroccan set.
CHAOS AT THE CITY OF DREAMS – Cast and filmmakers deconstruct the film’s final set piece, from exploding ceilings to major shoot-outs, to the ultimate show-down fight between Jessica Chastian’s and Sebastian Stan’s characters.
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THE CONTRACTOR stars an ensemble cast of Chris Pine (Star Trek, Wonder Woman), who also executive produced the film, Ben Foster (Lone Survivor, Hell or High Water), Gillian Jacobs (Come Play, “Community”), Eddie Marsan (The Gentlemen, “Ray Donovan”), JD Pardo (F9: The Fast Saga, “Mayans M.C.”), Florian Munteanu (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Creed II) and Kiefer Sutherland (“Designated Survivor”, “24”). The film is directed by Tarik Saleh (The Nile Hilton Incident – 2017 Sundance film festival winner for World Cinema Grand Jury Prize -Dramatic) and written by J.P. Davis. TEH CONTRACTOR opens In Theaters, On Digital and On Demand April 1st
Here’s the trailer:
Chris Pine stars in the action-packed thriller as Special Forces Sergeant James Harper, who is involuntarily discharged from the Army and cut-off from his pension. In debt, out of options and desperate to provide for his family, Harper contracts with a private underground military force. When the very first assignment goes awry, the elite soldier finds himself hunted and on the run, caught in a dangerous conspiracy and fighting to stay alive long enough to get home and uncover the true motives of those who betrayed him. Also starring Kiefer Sutherland, Ben Foster, Gillian Jacobs and Eddie Marsan.
“What are you staring at? Haven’t you ever seen a great man before?”
INCLUDES MULTIPLE VERSIONS OF THE FILM 1776 (1972) AND A LIMITED SLEEVE FEATURING THEATRICAL ARTWORK – AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME ON 4K ULTRA HDMAY 31ST
1776 is a musical celebration of the founding of the United States of America based on the award-winning Broadway production! The story centers around the tough and unyielding John Adams (William Daniels), the charming and pragmatic Benjamin Franklin (Howard Da Silva), the brilliant young Thomas Jefferson (Ken Howard), and the rest of the Continental Congress. All events lead up to that most significant historical date: July 4, 1776.
DISC DETAILS & BONUS MATERIALS
1776 4K ULTRA HD DISC Includes both the 165-minute Director’s Cut and the 167-minute Extended Cut Both versions presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision, with Dolby Atmos + 5.1 audio 1776 BLU-RAY FEATURE DISC Includes both the 165-minute Director’s Cut and the 167-minute Extended Cut Both versions presented in High Definition with 5.1 audio Special Features: Commentary with Peter H. Hunt, William Daniels & Ken Howard (Director’s Cut only) Commentary with Peter H. Hunt and Peter Stone (Director’s Cut only)Deleted & Alternate Scenes with Director Screen Tests Teaser & Theatrical Trailers 1776 BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURE DISC 1972 Theatrical Version of the Film (presented in HD with original mono audio)1992 Laserdisc Version of the Film (presented in SD with stereo audio)Includes optional archival commentary featuring director Peter H. Hunt
“Please boss, don’t put that thing over my face, don’t put me in the dark. I’s afraid of the dark.”
Nothing’s more fun than The Wildey’s Tuesday Night Film Series. Tom Hanks in THE GREEN MILE(1999)will be on the big screenwhen it plays at The Wildey Theater in Edwardsville, IL (252 N Main St, Edwardsville, IL 62025) at 7:00pm Tuesday February 22nd. Tickets are only $3 Tickets available starting at 3pm day of movie at Wildey Theatre ticket office. Cash or check only. (cash, credit cards accepted for concessions) Lobby opens at 6pm.
Death Row guards at a penitentiary, in the 1930’s, have a moral dilemma with their job when they discover one of their prisoners, a convicted murderer, has a special gift
On March 11 THE ADAM PROJECT, from director Shawn Levy (REAL STEEL, NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM, FREE GUY, Producer of ARRIVAL and LOVE AND MONSTERS), debuts on Netflix.
A time-traveling pilot teams up with his younger self and his late father to come to terms with his past while saving the future. The film stars Ryan Reynolds, Zoe Saldana, Mark Ruffalo, and Jennifer Garner.
You’re Invited to the Virtual Premier of THE ADAM PROJECT on Tuesday, February 28, 2022 at 7:30CT
And the best part – Ryan Reynolds will introduce the film on the evening of the premiere so that you can watch from the comfort of your own home!
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