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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‘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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‘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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‘Every Little Thing’ Trailer – Sally Aitken’s Sweet Documentary Follows Hummingbird Rehabilitator
Every Little Thing (Kino Lorber) From Emmy-nominated director Sally Aitken, Every Little Thing is a documentary following the journey of specialist hummingbird rehabilitator Terry Masear as she attempts her goal to save every injured hummingbird in Los Angeles.
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Movies in Theaters on Friday December 6 – The Return, The Order, Unstoppable, Y2K, Nightbitch, The End and More
Kicking off December, a vast selection of movies is hitting theaters. Steffen Haars and Nick Frost’s family-thriller-comedy Get Away follows a family vacation in Sweden gone wrong. Amy Adams turns into a canine in Nightbitch. Justin Kurzel brings action to theaters with The Order starring Jude Law while Kyle Mooney brings back the early 2000s with Y2K. Marisa Crespo and Moisés Romera’s You Are Not Me turns family drama into horror. Jharrel Jerome is one-legged wrestler Anthony Robles in Unstoppable. Christmas trip turns into heartbreak in H. Nelson Tracey’s drama Breakup Season. Shea Whigham and Carrie Coon attempt to escape mobsters in Lake George. Magnus von Horn’s period drama captures post-WW1 Copenhagen in The Girl With the Needle. Lillah Halla’s Power Alley follows a teenage volleyball player and her struggle for women’s rights in Brazil. Ralph Fiennes is Odysseus in Uberto Pasolini’s The Return. Joshua Oppenheimer’s apocalyptic musical The End stars Tilda Swinton and Michael Shannon, and documentary Sabbath Queen follows the story of a gay rabbi.
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Werner Herzog’s ‘Theater of Thought’ Documentary into the Science of the Mind to Finally Open in Theaters | Trailer
Theater of Thought (Courtesy of Argot Pictures) Originally premiered in 2022, legendary filmmaker and documentarian Werner Herzog’s latest work, Theater of Thought, is set for its U.S. theatrical debut this December. The documentary delves into the study and technology of the human mind, following Herzog and Columbia professor Rafael Yuste as they travel across the country to meet innovators in cerebral research and bioethics.
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‘Sujo’ Trailer – Orphaned Son of Cartel Sicario Struggles after Father’s Death in Mexico’s Oscars Submission
Sujo by Astrid Rondero and Fernanda Valadez (screenshot / The Forge) Chosen to represent Mexico in the 2025 Academy Awards Best International Feature category, Sujo is a coming-of-age film telling the journey of the son of a cartel gunman trying to find his identity after his father’s passing.
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‘Silent City Driver’ Wins Top Award at 28th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival | Full List of Winners
Silent City Driver directed by Sengedorj Janchivdorj (courtesy PÖFF) Sengedorj Janchivdorj’s Silent City Driver was awarded the Grand Prix for Best Film along with the Best Production Design Award at the 28th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival. The Mongolian film follows a man who, after enduring 14 brutal years in prison, lives in isolation with his only companions, the stray dogs he has rescued over time. His life takes an unexpected turn when he finds work as a hearse driver and encounters two people who will reshape his existence.
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‘Conclave’ Leads Nominations for AARP Movies For Grownups Awards
Conclave (Focus Features) AARP The Magazine unveiled the official nominees for their annual Movies For Grownups (MFG) Awards, lead by Conclave with 6 nominations including Best Picture/Best Movie for Grownups, Best Director for Edward Berger, Best Actor for Ralph Fiennes, Best Supporting Actress for Isabella Rossellini, Best Supporting Actor for Stanley Tucci, and Best Screenwriter for Peter Straughan.
