XYZ Films shared the official trailer for Backspot, the drama film starring Devery Jacob as a queer cheerleader navigating the world of professional cheerleading.
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Devery Jacobs and Evan Rachel Woods Star in ‘Backspot’ Queer Cheerleader Drama | Trailer
Backspot (XYZ Films / screenshot)
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Daddio – Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn Star in NYC Taxicab Confessions Drama Film | Trailer
Dakota Johnson in Daddio (Sony Pictures Classics) Sony Pictures Classics revealed the official trailer for Daddio, the drama film starring Sean Penn as a taxi driver, and Dakota Johnson as a young woman who after landing at JFK airport in New York City, jumps into the backseat of a yellow taxi driven by Penn. What begins as amusing chit chat quickly takes a turn towards mysterious and playful, then grows into viscerally honest revelations about relationships, sex and power dynamics, loss and vulnerability.
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‘Family Portrait’ Lucy Kerr’s Award-Winning Surreal Drama Film Gets Release Date | Trailer
Family Portrait Factory 25 has acquired writer/director Lucy Kerr’s award-winning feature directorial debut Family Portrait which world premiered at the 2023 Locarno Film Festival in the Concorso Cineasti del presente section, and won the Boccalino d’Oro for Best Director for Kerr.
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James Khanlarian’s ‘The Ghost Trap’ Starring Zak Steiner World Premieres at RiverRun Film Festival
The Ghost Trap (Michael P. Tedford. Khanlarian Entertainment) The drama/thriller film The Ghost Trap, based on the novel of the same name by K. Stephens, will make its world premiere on April 19, 2024 at the RiverRun Film Festival in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
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‘Poolman’ – Chris Pine Directs + Stars in Comedy Noir Film with Annette Bening, Danny DeVito, Jennifer Jason Leigh
Poolman (Vertical) Vertical revealed the official trailer for Poolman, the comedy film directed by and starring Chris Pine as a pool cleaner turned save-the-day hero investigator.
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Drafthouse Films to Release Restored + Reimagined ‘Caligula: The Ultimate Cut ‘ Starring Helen Mirren
Malcolm McDowell and Helen Mirren in Caligula: The Ultimate Cut (Drafthouse Films) Drafthouse Films will release Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, a complete reconstruction of the film in 4K Ultra High Definition restoration. Initially released in 1980, the film was the most expensive independent film in cinema history.
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Maïwenn’s French Drama ‘Jeanne du Barry’ Stars Johnny Depp as King Louis XV | Trailer
Jeanne du Barry (Stephanie Branchu | Why Not Productions) Vertical debuted the official US trailer for Jeanne du Barry the historical drama film, based on a true story, directed by and starring Maïwenn as Jeanne du Barry, a French peasant woman who becomes the mistress of King Louis XV – played by Johnny Depp (speaking French).
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‘Pratfall’ Alex Andre’s Award-winning Indie Drama Starring Joshua Burge Gets Release Date | Trailer
Chloé Groussard and Joshua Burge in Pratfall (Credit – Alex Andre) Alex Andre’s award-winning feature film directorial debut Pratfall stars Joshua Burge (The Revenant, Buzzard, Relaxer, and stars in Joel Potrykus’ upcoming Vulcanizadora) as a troubled New Yorker roaming the city who runs into French tourist and ends up on life changing journey.
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Julianne Nicholson Stars in ‘Janet Planet’ Annie Baker’s Mother-Daughter Coming of Age Drama | Trailer
Janet Planet (A24) A24 unveiled the official trailer for Janet Planet, the coming-of-age film starring Julianne Nicholson, Zoe Ziegler, Elias Koteas, Will Patton, and Sophie Okonedo.
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John Early Stars in Theda Hammel’s ‘Stress Positions’ Pandemic Comedy Film | Trailer
Stress Positions (Neon) Neon debuted the official trailer for Stress Positions, the indie comedy film set during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic in Brooklyn.
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Lost Soulz – An Aspiring Rapper Goes on a Life Changing Road Trip in Katherine Propper’s Award-Winning Film | Trailer
Lost Soulz (Kino Lorber) Kino Lorber revealed the official trailer for Lost Soulz, the hip-hop drama film stars Sauve Sidle as an aspiring rapper who joins a group of Gen-Z musicians on tour across the heart of Texas, embarking on a once-in-a-lifetime road trip.
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Good Deed Entertainment to Release ‘Earlybird’ Martin Kaszubowski’s Comedy Film | Trailer
Earlybird (Good Deed Entertainment) Good Deed Entertainment will release Earlybird, Martin Kaszubowski’s live theater-themed comedy film.