Directed by Bruce David Klein, the documentary Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story focuses on the award-winning iconic performer Liza Minnelli’s life starting in the 1970s, just after the tragic death of her mother Judy Garland.
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‘LIZA: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story’ Trailer – Bruce David Klein’s Thoughtful Documentary Celebrates Iconic Performer
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story directed by Bruce David Klein (Zeitgeist Films)
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‘Three Birthdays’ Trailer – Josh Radnor, Annie Parisse, and Nuala Cleary Star in Jane Weinstock’s Sexual Revolution Drama
Three Birthdays (Screenshot / Good Deed Entertainment) Directed by Jane Weinstock, the drama film Three Birthdays follows the story of a family navigating their relationships at the height of the sexual revolution in the 1970s.
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‘The Quiet Ones’ Trailer – Robbers Pulls off Danish Bank Heist in Frederik Louis Hviid’s Thriller Film
Reda Kateb, Christopher Wagelin, Gustav Giese and Jens Hultén in The Quiet Ones. (Photo credit: Henrik Ohsten. Photo courtesy of Magnet Releasing.) Based on the true story of a bank robbery in Denmark, The Quiet Ones is a new heist film from director Frederik Louis Hviid. The film tells the story of a group of men who managed to pull the biggest bank robbery in Danish history.
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‘Bring Them Down’ Trailer – Barry Keoghan and Christopher Abbott Star in Irish Family Feud Thriller
Bring Them Down directed by Christopher Andrews (MUBI) Christopher Andrews’ debut feature, Bring Them Down that world premiered at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, follows the gripping rivalry between two rival farmer families in rural west Ireland.
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‘Ex-Husbands’ Trailer – Griffin Dunne and Rosanna Arquette Star in Noah Pritzker’s Family Drama
Ex-Husbands directed by Noah Pritzker (Greenwich Entertainment) Helmed by director Noah Pritzker, marking his return to feature film directing after 2015’s Quitters, Ex-Husbands is a family drama film following the story of an aging man processing his divorce after a 35-year marriage. Ex-Husbands had its world premiere back in 2023 at the 71st San Sebastian Film Festival. The film was also screened at the 2023 Hamptons International Film Festival.
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‘Love Me’ Trailer – Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun are AIs in Love in Sci-Fi RomCom
Photo credit Justine Yeung The post-apocalyptic love story Love Me starring Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun, is the feature film directorial debut from co-directors Sam and Andy Zuchero. The film which world premiered last year at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival under the U.S. Dramatic Competition program, follows a unique story in which a buoy and a satellite meet and fall in love long after the extinction of humanity.
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‘Anora’ and ‘The Substance’ Tie for Best Picture at Online Association of Female Film Critics Awards
Anora (Neon), The Substance (Mubi) For the first time in the history of the award, two films – Sean Baker’s Anora and Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance tied for the top prize of Best Film at the Online Association of Female Film Critics end of year 2024 awards.
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‘Grand Theft Hamlet’ Trailer – Actors Stage Shakespeare Inside GTA Online in Documentary by Sam Crane and Pinny Grylls
Grand Theft Hamlet (Mubi) Shot entirely within the world of Grand Theft Auto Online, Grand Theft Hamlet is a documentary created during the COVID-19 lockdown by out-of-work actor Sam Crane and his wife, Pinny Grylls. The film follows Crane and his friend Mark as they attempt to stage a production of Shakespeare’s Hamlet within the game, casting players they meet in GTA Online.
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‘Gazer’ Trailer – Ariella Mastroianni Stars in Ryan J. Sloan’s Self-Financed Thrilling Noir Film
Gazer (screenshot / Metrograph Pictures) From first-time director Ryan J. Sloan, who co-wrote the film with lead actress Ariella Mastroianni, Gazer is a psychological noir thriller about a woman who becomes entangled in dangerous conspiracies after taking a high-paying job to cope with her rare fatal disease. The film was entirely self-financed by Sloan and Mastroianni, balancing their day jobs while shooting on 16mm film.
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‘Diane Warren: Relentless’ Trailer – Cher, Jennifer Hudson Featured in Bess Kargman’s Documentary on Celebrated Songwriter
Diane Warren: Relentless (screenshot / Greenwich Entertainment) Helmed by two-time Emmy-nominated director Bess Kargman (First Position), Diane Warren: Relentless is a documentary exploring the life of multi-award-winning songwriter Diane Warren. The feature documentary takes an intimate look beyond Warren’s art, delving into her life filled with her signature humor. It features commentaries from Warren’s notable collaborators, including Cher, Jennifer Hudson, Kesha, and more.
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New Movies in Theaters on December 13 – Nickel Boys, September 5 and More
With awards season in full swing, several films, including major contenders, are hitting U.S. theaters this Friday. RaMell Ross’ Golden Globe-nominated drama Nickel Boys tells the story of two Black teenagers confronting racism and segregation in 1960s Jim Crow-era Florida. Tim Fehlbaum’s September 5 recounts the real-life tragedy of the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics through the perspective of a sports broadcasting team. Also opening is the latest installment in Sony’s Spider-Man villain universe, Kraven the Hunter, and the animated prequel The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.
