Eleanor the Great marks the feature-length directorial debut of Scarlett Johansson, reinventing herself behind the camera with a character-driven drama. Anchoring the story is June Squibb portraying Eleanor Morgenstein, a witty, “proudly troublesome” 94-year-old who, after decades in Florida, relocates to New York City following the death of her best friend.
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Ben Whishaw Stars as Famed Photographer in ‘Peter Hujar’s Day’ | Trailer
Peter Hujar’s Day is an intimate dive into a single day in the life of celebrated queer photographer Peter Hujar, directed by Ira Sachs (Passages, Love is Strange).
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Michael Yammine’s Sci-fi Horror Film ‘Reset’ Released on VOD | Trailer
Reset, the mind-bending sci-fi horror film from filmmaker Michael Yammine will be released on Digital and VOD starting August 12.
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Spencer Cohen’s Indie Comedy Film ‘The Compatriots’ Out on VOD in the Fall | Trailer
Directed and written by Spencer Cohen, the comedy indie film The Compatriots will be released digitally on VOD in the US and Canada on September 16.
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‘We Strangers’ Trailer – Kirby Howell-Baptiste Shines in Anu Valia’s Haunting Social Thriller Film
We Strangers (Quiver Distribution) We Strangers marks the feature film directorial debut of Anu Valia and set in post‑industrial Gary, Indiana, it follows Rayelle “Ray” Martin played by Kirby Howell‑Baptiste – a housekeeper who finds her quiet life upended by a spontaneous lie: she claims she can speak to the dead.
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‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’ Trailer – Rose Byrne Unravels in Mary Bronstein’s Nightmare Drama
If I Had Legs I’d Kick You (Logan White. Courtesy of A24) A224 dropped the official trailer for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, a harrowing psychological drama film centered on Rose Byrne as Linda, an overworked mother on the edge. As Linda cares for her chronically ill daughter in a grungy beachside motel, her life collapses (quite literally) beneath her.
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‘Preparation for the Next Life’ Trailer – Sebiye Behtiyar and Fred Hechinger Star in Bing Liu’s Drama Film
Preparation for the Next Life (Screenshot | Orion Pictures) Here is the official trailer for Preparation for the Next Life, an emotionally resonant drama film directed by Bing Liu, based on the 2014 novel of the same name by Atticus Lish. It stars Sebiye Behtiyar as Aishe and Fred Hechinger as Skinner.
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Ido Fluk’s ‘Köln 75’ German Drama on Keith Jarrett’s Legendary Concert to Open in US Cinemas | Trailer
Köln 75 by Ido Fluk (Zeitgeist Films, Kino Lorber) Zeitgeist Films and Kino Lorber have partnered to release Köln 75, the German music-drama film by Ido Fluk starring Mala Emde (And Tomorrow the Whole World), John Magaro (Past Lives; September 5), and Michael Chernus (Severance; Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy).
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‘Twinless’ Trailer – Dylan O’Brien Stars in James Sweeney’s Sundance Winning Indie Dramedy Film
Dylan O’Brien, Aisling Franciosi, and James Sweeney in Twinless (Lionsgate, Roadside Attractions) The official trailer is here for Twinless, a sharp, emotionally charged indie dramedy film written and directed by James Sweeney. At its center is Dylan O’Brien, who delivers a mesmerizing dual performance as twin brothers Roman and Rocky. Sweeney himself stars as Dennis, the man Roman meets in a twin‑loss support group. Rounding out the ensemble are Aisling Franciosi, Lauren Graham, Chris Perfetti, and Tasha Smith
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‘Love, Brooklyn’ Trailer – André Holland, Nicole Beharie, DeWanda Wise, and Roy Wood Jr Star in Romance Drama Indie Film
Love, Brooklyn (Greenwich Entertainment) Here is the official trailer for Love, Brooklyn, the indie romance drama film starring André Holland, Nicole Beharie, DeWanda Wise, alongside Roy Wood Jr., Cassandra Freeman, and Cadence Reese.
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‘Blue Moon’ Trailer – Ethan Hawke, Margaret Qualley Star in Richard Linklater’s Biopic Film on Songwriter Lorenz Hart
Margaret Qualley, Ethan Hawke in Blue Moon (Sabrina Lantos / Sony Pictures Classics) Sony Pictures Classics dropped the official trailer for Richard Linklater’s biographical musical film Blue Moon marking another stirring collaboration with Ethan Hawke, who plays legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart. Also starring in the biopic of songwriter Lorenz Hart are Margaret Qualley, Bobby Cannavale, and Andrew Scott, who portrays Richard Rodgers.
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Eternity Trailer – Elizabeth Olsen Has to Choose Between Past Lovers in the Afterlife in Romantic Comedy Film
Eternity (A24) A24 debuted the official trailer for Eternity, the fresh new romantic comedy‑drama film starring Miles Teller, Elizabeth Olsen, Callum Turner, John Early, and Da’Vine Joy Randolph