National Geographic Documentary Films revealed the official trailer for Sugarcane, the documentary film that uncovers a dark legacy of cultural erasure and abuse at a Catholic boarding school for indigenous children in Canada
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‘Sugarcane’ – Documentary Exposes Abuse at a Canadian Catholic School for Indigenous Children | Trailer
Chief Willie Sellars digs a grave for communty member Stan Wycotte who took his life on the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. (Credit: Emily Kassie/Sugarcane Film LLC)
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‘Mothers’ Instinct’ – Jessica Chastain and Anne Hathaway Star in 1960s Psychological Thriller Film | Trailer
Mothers’ Instinct (Neon) Neon revealed the trailer for ‘Mothers’ Instinct’, a remake of a 2018 Belgian film under the same title based on the 2012 novel, ‘Behind the Hatred’ (Derrière la haine). The film is the directorial debut of seasoned cinematographer Benoît Delhomme.
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Netflix’s ‘Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli’ Documentary Profiles Oscar Winning Indian Director of ‘RRR’
Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli. S.S. Rajamouli in Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2024 One of the most beloved modern Indian director, SS Rajamouli, whose works include Academy Award winning ‘RRR’ and one of India’s most expensive film ‘Baahubali’ is getting a Netflix documentary honoring his works and creative process. Netflix, Applause Entertainment, and Film Companion Studios partner for an upcoming biographical documentary feature titled Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli, which premieres on August 2. Through an immersive journey and interview with Rajamouli, behind-the-scenes footage, and captivating narratives, this collaboration endeavors to encapsulate the filmmaker’s creative universe, showcasing his profound influence on Indian and international cinema, his enduring legacy, and his innovative contributions to filmmaking.
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Restored Masterpieces by Antonioni, Refn, Wiseman Among Classics Program of 81st Venice Film Festival
La Notte (The Night) by Michelangelo Antonioni (Archivio Fotografico CSC – Cineteca Nazionale) The Venice Classics program of the 81st Venice International Film Festival of La Biennale di Venezia will present the world premiere screenings of 18 film restorations of masterpieces completed over the past year from film libraries, cultural institution and productions around the world.
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‘Mapantsula’ – Classic 1988 Apartheid-Era South African Film Remastered and Released in 4K | Trailer
Thomas Mogotlane in Mapantsula. (Credits: Film Movement) Originally released 35 years ago back in 1988, Oscar Schmitz’s ‘Mapantsula’ was a landmark in South African cinema. Film Movement revealed the release date for a remastered version of the film, restored in 4K from the original 35mm negative and will release in conjuction with the film’s 35th anniversary.
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‘Free LSD’ – Jack Black Stars Alongside Punk-Rock Group OFF! in SciFi Comedy Film | Trailer
Free LSD (screenshot) After premiering at the 2023 Slamdance Film Festival, punk rock supergroup OFF! revealed the trailer for ‘Free LSD’, the science fiction comedy film which promotes the group’s farewell album with the same name (which debuted at #20 on the Billboard Album Sales Chart). The film was written and directed by OFF!’s guitarist Dimitri Coats.
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‘Peak Season’ – Thirtysomething Couple Faces Stumbling Block in Critically Acclaimed Romantic Dramedy | Trailer
Derrick DeBlasis and Claudia Restrepo in Peak Season. (Credit: Peak Season (2023)) Entertainment Squad revealed the trailer for ‘Peak Season’, the romantic comedy that premiered last year at 2023 SXSW Film Festival. Stated as a love letter from Jackson Hole from director Steven Kanter & Henry Loevner, ‘Peak Season’ tells the story of a couple struggling with their relationship after a third party enters the picture.
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‘Booger’ – Grief Turns into Supernatural Transformation in Mary Dauterman’s Bizzare Body Horror Film | Trailer
Booger (Courtesy of Dark Sky Films) Dark Sky Films revealed the official trailer for ‘Booger’, writer/director Mary Dauterman’s feature film debut. The film premiered at last year’s Fantasia Film Festival and gained critical acclaim for its bold and captivating depiction of grief.
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‘1992’ – Action-Crime Thriller Stars Tyrese Gibson, Scott Eastwood and Late Ray Liotta | Trailer
1992 (Photo Credit Vadislav / Trident Films – FZCO) Lionsgate revealed the trailer for ‘1992’, the action-crime thriller film starrin Tyrese Gibson and the late Ray Liotta in one of his final film roles. Produced by hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg (Death Row Pictures), the film also stars Clé Bennett, Dylan Arnold, Christopher A’mmanuel, Michael Beasley, Ori Pfeffer, Tosin Morohunfola, Oleg Taktarov, with Scott Eastwood.
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‘National Anthem’ – Charlie Plummer and Eve Lindley Star in Luke Gilford’s Queer Rodeo Drama | Trailer
National Anthem (screenshot) After premiering at last year’s SXSW Festival and gaining critical acclaim, Luke Gilford’s directorial debut ‘National Anthem’ is finally approaching its theatrical release. ‘National Anthem’, which was inspired by Gilford’s monograph titled ‘National Anthem: America’s Queer Rodeo’, tells the story of a young man in rural New Mexico joining a community of queer ranchers and rodeo performers.
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‘Lumina’ – Sci-Fi Thriller Starring Eric Roberts Follows Four Friends Searching for Abducted Friend | Trailer
Ken Lawson, Rupert Lazarus, Sidney Nicole Rogers, Andrea Tivadar in Lumina (Courtesy of Goldove Entertainment) Goldove Pictures revealed the trailer for the new sci-fi thriller film Lumina, by writer/director Gino McKoy. After several production challanges during the COVID-19 pandemic, the extra-terrestrial thriller starring Eric Roberts finally gets a theatrical release date.
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‘National Anthem’ and ‘Fragments of a Life Loved’ Win Top Jury Awards at Frameline 48th San Francisco LGBTQ+ Film Festival
(credit: Pat Mazzera) The 48th San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival (Frameline48) wrapped on Saturday, June 29 with director Brian J. Smith’s A House Is Not a Disco, the documentary feature about Fire Island Pines, the East Coast’s gay fantasyland preceded by the Festival’s annual Award Ceremony.