Welcome back for part two of our two-part coverage of P.J. Palmer’s North Star. Many of us can relate to the story of two lovers going through trials and tribulations in these days’ trying times. Palmer encapsulated that for the short film that gave it that well-deserved emotional gut punch. This part focuses on the director’s work with actors Colman Domingo and Malcolm Gets. We also go over his writing process in perfecting the script for North Star and the relationship between the couple as authentic as possible. Obviously, you got Colman Domingo in this lead role. This well-known actor…
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Senior Editor, Writer Lifelong film fanatic, Mark Salcido was discovered frozen in carbonite by C.H.U.Ds. He was released to the surface level to spread his rants and opinions on anything of film and digital. Batman calls him for advice.
With every big blockbuster film, sci-fi epic, or laugh-out-loud comedy, there are a ton of emotionally charged movies out there that are buzzing around Hollywood. But, more interestingly enough, many short films have tapped into the poignant market that screams potential from future prominent named filmmakers. One such film called North Star, spearheaded by upcoming director P.J Palmer has been making waves in the film festival market. His story of a loving couple going through harsh times is easily relatable. Starring Colman Domingo and Malcolm Gets ripe for interest among audiences regarding caring for sick loved ones, making sacrifices, and…
Horror films are plentiful in this day and age. You can throw a stone out the window, and it’ll hit the latest Blumhouse-produced movie. That said, it’s really about the next bat-s**t crazy horror movie that’ll grab audiences’ attention. Case in point, Feed Me by Adam Leader and Richard Oakes is just such that horror film. The premise of XYZ Film’s Feed Me is somewhat based on reality. The story follows Jed, played by Christopher Mulvin, suffering from losing a loved one. Jed meets Lionel Fleck, played by Neal Ward. A s**t-kicking Texan who simply wants to eat Jed. If…
Marvel Studios is moving full steam ahead with their Disney Plus programming. Fans of the global powerhouse have been inundated with all their shows that continue to expand on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This October will see the release of a Special Presentation known as Werewolf By Night – and it clearly shows Marvel Studios swinging for the fences. Fortunately for MCU fans, Werewolf by Night gets knocked out of the park. Werewolf by Night, the latest venture from Marvel Studios, is based on the Marvel Comics by the same name. The program is directed by first-time director and LONG…
Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire has been a cultural phenomenon for decades. The 1994 film starring Brad Pitt, Christian Slater, Tom Cruise, and Kirsten Dunst widened the acknowledgment of Anne Rice’s work and cemented The Vampire Chronicles’ legacy. Though some would argue that the ’94 film didn’t do the books justice, a level of fandom still washes over Neil Jordan’s classic movie. I would watch the film when it appeared on cable or whatever local channel where my view eyes were hungry for entertainment. The story of Louis, Lestat, and Claudia resonates with many people today. Finally, AMC Studios…
The Hellraiser franchise is one of those licenses built off the back of a ten-minute performance. But just like Jaws or Silence of the Lambs, the memorable screen presence of Pinhead that warranted multiple sequels unfortunately lost steam over the years. So here we are in 2022, and director David Bruckner, with the aid of David S. Goyer, has decided to take a crack at reimagining Pinhead and the themes that made 1987’s Hellraiser so extraordinary. Interestingly enough, 2022’s Hellraiser hit its mark – but had to try a few times before hitting the bullseye. 2022’s Hellraiser, directed by Bruckner…
Disney Plus has come a long way in its Star Wars section. Several series and animated shows have garnered success—through varying degrees—and the House of Mouse is hoping to try something “new” with Andor. Unfortunately, the show that might seem like a rehashing of a character we saw in Rogue One can fail because we already know the end-of-the-road journey with this character. However, what Andor does is something hardly seen in the Mandalorian, Sith, and Jedi-filled world as of late Star Wars shows—a refreshing tale. Andor, starring Diego Luna as Cassian Andor, is told during the early days of…
Attention, attention, people’s republic of Beyond Fest! It’s that time of the year, and the genre-based and all-out good-time film festival is hitting Los Angeles again. More exciting is that this year might be the most epic year of Beyond Fest as the event will show 60+ movies. What’s even better than that, you might ask? The insane minds behind this year’s Beyond Fest have announced their lineup. First up, Beyond Fest announces their ‘From Tollywood to Hollywood: The Spectacle & Majesty of S.S Rajamouli: Retrospective of Writer/Director S.S Rajamoul’ shows. The announcement states: “To celebrate its tenth-anniversary edition, Beyond…
Real-life events depicted on the big or small screen can introduce moviegoers to topics and experiences that result in thought-provoking conversations. Breaking, the latest from director Abi Damaris Corbin is an excellent team-up with writer Kwame Kwei-Armah. The two bring the true story of Marine Veteran Brian Brown Easley, played by Star Wars franchise star John Boyega. Breaking follows Easley as he holds two Wells Fargo bank tellers hostage, played by Nicole Beharie and Selenis Leyva, with the aid of a homemade bomb. Also, starring is Michael K. Williams as the hostage negotiator, trying to keep everyone inside and outside the…
Breaking has finally hit theaters this weekend. The cast filled with John Boyega, Michael K. Williams, Nicole Beharie, and Selenis Leyva tells the story of a Marine war veteran facing mental and emotional challenges. Brian Brown Easley, played by Boyega, takes matters into his own hands when he tries to reintegrate into society. First, however, Easley has to make the hard choices that might cost him his life. For part two of our two-part featurette on the film, we got to talk to Boyega about attracting him to the project and working with the outstanding actor Michael K. Williams. What…