Films
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Watch Trailer for THE GO-GO’S, Documentary on Popular All-Female Band
Showtime released the trailer for the upcoming feature-length documentary The Go-Go’s, hailing from director Alison Ellwood (History of the Eagles, American Jihad). An official 2020 Sundance Film Festival Selection, the film chronicles the first all-female band to play its own instruments, write its own songs and soar to No. 1 on the album charts. Featuring candid testimonies from the group members, Ellwood’s documentary charts the meteoric rise to fame of a band that not only captured but created a zeitgeist. The Go-Go’s premieres on Showtime on Saturday, August 1 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
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‘River City Drumbeat’ Virtual Release Set For August 7
River City Drumbeat film from 10-Time Emmy-Winning Filmmaker Marlon Johnson and Award-Winning Filmmaker Anne Flatté will have virtual cinema release starting Friday, August 7th.
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2020 Whitaker St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase Runs Virtually with 15 Films
Resolution directed by Jacob T. Martin The Whitaker St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase screens works that were shot in the St. Louis region or were written, directed, or produced by St. Louis-area residents or by filmmakers with strong local ties who are now working elsewhere. Because of the Covid-19 health crisis, the Showcase will be presented virtually in 2020.
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Historical Documentary AMERICA’S LAST LITTLE ITALY: THE HILL Premieres at St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase
America’s Last Little Italy: The Hill America’s Last Little Italy: The Hill will debut online July 10th through 19th aspart of the 20th annual St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase. This historical documentary traces the roots of the venerable St. Louis neighborhood known as “The Hill.”
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Cosmic Horror THE BEACH HOUSE Drops New Trailer + Release Date
The Beach House Cosmic horror film The Beach House unleashed the new trailer ahead of the July 9th release on AMC’s Shudder. The indie sci-fi/horror from Jeffrey A. Brown features Liana Liberato (BANANA SPLIT, Hulu’s Light as a Feather), Noah Le Gros (A SCORE TO SETTLE), Jake Weber (DAWN OF THE DEAD [2004], MEET JOE BLACK) and Maryann Nagel.
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Atom Egoyan’s Thriller GUEST OF HONOUR Opens July 10
David Thewlis in a scene from Guest of Honour, courtesy Kino Lorber The new film, Guest of Honour by Academy Award-nominated director and writer Atom Egoyan opens Friday, July 10 in Kino Marquee virtual cinemas supporting independent theaters. Guest of Honour starring David Thewlis (Naked), Laysla De Oliveira, Rossif Sutherland along with Luke Wilson was an official selection of Venice International Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, and BFI London Film Festival.
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BORN TO PLAY, Documentary on Women’s Football Team, Boston Renegades, will Premiere on ESPN on July 1
Born To Play directed by Viridiana Lieberman ESPN will broadcast the world premiere of the women’s football documentary Born To Play on Wednesday, July 1st, 2020, at 9 p.m. EDT. Directed by Viridiana Lieberman, the film is a love letter to the game, written by people who you never knew played. Until now.
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Tribeca Drive-In Series Unveils Initial Summer Lineup
Palm Springs Tribeca Enterprises announced the initial schedule for the “Tribeca Drive-In” series, which will feature an exciting slate of over 30 iconic films, comedy acts, and more. Events will be hosted at drive-in theaters and exclusive venues in Los Angeles; New York; Arlington, TX; Miami; and Seattle, among other cities. The limited-engagement series will provide families with a safe, comfortable entertainment experience that captivates audiences of all ages, as the nation takes steps to emerge from coronavirus lockdowns.
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IFC Acquires HATCHING, Finnish Twisted Body Horror Meets Psychological Drama
Hatching directed by Hanna Bergholm Hatching directed by first time Finnish filmmaker Hanna Bergholm is being acquired by IFC Midnight for release in the US. Hatching explores themes of control and keeping up appearances in a twisted coming-of-age body horror meets psychological drama, with a screenplay by Ilja Rautsi. The film stars Siiri Solalinna, Sophia Heikkilä, Jani Volanen, Reino Nordin and Oiva Ollila.
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Evans Chan’s Documentary ‘WE HAVE BOOTS’ on Pro-Democracy Movements in Hong Kong to Premiere at Filmfest DC
We Have Boots Evans Chan’s timely new documentary ‘We Have Boots’ on movements for democracy and freedom in Hong Kong will premiere in US as closing film of Filmfest DC at Home on Friday, June 26 and available through Friday, July 3. We Have Boots had its World Premiere at International Film Festival Rotterdam, UK Premiere at Sheffield Doc/Fest and will screen in the Justice Matters section of Filmfest DC 2020.
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HOMEWRECKER Starring Alex Essoe and Precious Chong Pushes Release Date to July 3
Homewrecker directed by Zach Gayne The indie thriller Homewrecker originally due for release this Friday has now been pushed to July 3, 2020. The film which will be opening in select Drive-In Theaters, released a brand-new green band trailer.