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SPIN ME ROUND Trailer. Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza, Molly Shannon Star in Jeff Baena’s Indie Comedy

Comedy, Independent Film

Spin Me Round directed by Jeff Baena (IFC | screenshot via Youtube)

IFC Films released the official trailer for Spin Me Round, the comedy film featuring an all-star cast of indie comedic actors including Alison Brie, Alessandro Nivola (The Many Saints of Newark, American Hustle), Aubrey Plaza (Ingrid Goes West, Parks and Recreation), Molly Shannon (The Little Hours, The White Lotus, SNL), Zach Woods (Silicon Valley, The Office), Ayden Mayeri (The Afterparty, Homecoming), Ben Sinclair (High Maintenance), Tim Heidecker (Eastbound & Down, Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!), Debby Ryan (Insatiable, Jessie), Fred Armisen (Portlandia, SNL), and Lil Rey Howery (Free Guy, Get Out).

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SUMMERING Trailer. Sundance Coming-of-Age Drama by James Ponsoldt in Theaters in Summer

Independent Film

Lisa Barnet, Madalen Mills, Eden Grace Redfield and Sanai Victoria in Summering by James Ponsoldt

Here is the official trailer for Summering, the coming-of-age teen drama starring Lia Barnett, Lake Bell, Sarah Cooper, Ashley Madekwe, Madalen Mills, Megan Mullally, Eden Grace Redfield and Sanai Victoria, that premiered at Sundance Film Festival.

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BODIES BODIES BODIES Trailer 2. Pete Davidson Stars in A24 Horror Comedy

Horror + Scifi

Bodies Bodies Bodies starring Pete Davidson (A24 | screenshot via Youtube)

A24 debuted the second official trailer for Bodies Bodies Bodies, the horror comedy film starring Amandla Stenberg, Maria Bakalova, Myha’la Herrold, Chase Sui Wonders, Rachel Sennott, with Lee Pace and Pete Davidson, that premiered at SXSW film festival.

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Watch 1st Clip For DARK NATURE, Berkley Brady’s Horror Thriller Premiering at Fantasia Film Festival

Horror + Scifi, Thriller

Dark Nature directed by Berkley Brady

Ahead Of World Premiere at the Fantasia Film Festival, here is the first clip from Dark Nature, Berkley Brady’s blood-soaked survival thriller. The feature directorial debut from Métis filmmaker Berkley Brady, Dark Nature is an anxiety-inducing horror-thriller set and filmed in the vast Canadian Rockies almost entirely with practical FX and real stunts. With a predominantly female cast, the film intimately explores themes of trauma and friendship through its meaningful performances — while never shying away from bloody twists and scares.

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WE MET IN VIRTUAL REALITY Trailer. Joe Hunting’s Immersive Sundance Documentary Debuts on HBO

Documentary

We Met in Virtual Reality by Joe Hunting | photo by Joe Hunting.

We Met in Virtual Reality, the immersive documentary from director Joe Hunting, debuts Wednesday, July 27 (9:00-10:35 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO. We Met in Virtual Reality had its world premiere at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival and is Hunting’s feature directorial debut.

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Award Winning Director Jafar Panahi Arrested in Iran

People

Jafar Panahi © Ali Ghandtschi / Berlinale

Award-winning director Jafar Panahi, winner of Berlin Golden Bear for “Taxi,” was arrested in Iran on Monday, becoming the the third Iranian film-maker to be arrested in less than a week. Mehr news agency reported that he was held after going to Evin prison to ask prosecutors about Mohammad Rasoulof, who was arrested last Friday along with Mostafa Aleahmad for supporting protests.

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2023 Santa Barbara International Film Festival Announces Dates

Santa Barbara International Film Festival

Director Damien Chazelle and Olivia Hamilton attending the Outstanding Performers of the Year Tribute honoring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone — at Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival announced the 2023 festival will take place in Santa Barbara, CA from February 8 through February 18, 2023.

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EMERGENCY DECLARATION Trailer. Korean Action Thriller by Han Jae-rim Opens in U.S. in August

Foreign Language Films, Thriller

Emergency Declaration directed by Han Jae-rim

Well Go USA released the official trailer for Emergency Declaration, the South Korean action drama starring Song Kang-ho, Lee Byung-hun, Jeon Do-yeon, Kim Nam-gil, Kim So-jin, and Park Hae-joon that premiered at Cannes Film Festival. In the film, an aircraft is forced to declare an emergency when a terrorist attack occurs mid-flight.

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French Drama SKIES OF LEBANON by Chloé Mazlo Opens in U.S. Cinemas on July 22nd | Trailer

Foreign Language Films

Skies of Lebanon directed by Chloé Mazlo

Dekanalog will release Chloé Mazlo’s Skies of Lebanon (Sous le ciel d’Alice) in select U.S. cinemas, beginning on Friday, July 22nd.

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James Gray’s ARMAGEDDON TIME Starring Anthony Hopkins, Anne Hathaway Sets Fall Release Date

Independent Film

Armageddon Time directed by James Gray

Focus Features will release Armageddon Time, the period drama film starring Anthony Hopkins, Jeremy Strong, and Anne Hathaway in theaters, for a limited release in exclusive markets on October 28, 2022.

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56th Karlovy Vary IFF Award Winners – Iranian Drama ‘Summer with Hope’ Wins Grand Prix

Karlovy Vary International Film Festival

Summer with Hope directed by Sadaf Foroughi

The Iranian social drama Summer with Hope directed by Sadaf Foroughi won the Grand Prix – Crystal Globe at the 56th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. In the film, a young swimmer is training for the national championships with his new coach, but the relationship between the two young men elicits disapproval from the people around them. “We live in a world full of violence and discrimination. I hope that our stories bring peace and tranquility,” said director Sadaf Foroughi to the jury and her colleagues.

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Filmmakers Mohamad Rasoulof and Mostafa Al-Ahmad Arrested in Iran

Filmmaking, People

Mohammad Rasolouf

Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof, winner of the Berlinale Golden Bear for There Is No Evil, along with documentary filmmaker Mostafa Al-Ahmad have been arrested in Iran for posting a statement on social media urging members of the Iranian security forces to lay down their weapons..

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