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New month, new horror recommendations from Deep Cuts Rising. This final installment of 2024 features five selections reflecting the month of December in some way, shape or form.

Regardless of how they came to be here, or what they’re about, these past movies can generally be considered overlooked, forgotten or unknown.

This month’s offerings include a Christmas slasher, a holiday-set creature feature, and more.

Madhouse (1974)

Pictured: Madhouse (1974).

Directed by Jim Clark.

It’s hard to resist a horror movie starring both Vincent Price and Peter Cushing. Even harder when it’s as on the nose as Madhouse (or The Revenge of Dr. Death). Two seasoned genre veterans like Price and Cushing were not as in demand as they used to be when this flick first came out; horror cravings had already started to change by then. And while it doesn’t lean as hard into the meta commentary as it could have,...

It’s been 30 years since Disney opened Beauty and the Beast on Broadway and since then, a Disney movie coming to the stage has been a regular thing. The successes are amazing, with The Lion King still running today on Broadway and London, and Frozen has become a successful touring production.

There have been a few misses like Tarzan, Mary Poppins, Bedknobs and Broomsticks and others. Yet it makes sense that Disney movies, which already use a lot of music and fantastic settings, easily lend themselves to a Broadway adaptation. There are reports that Tangled may be next, and no doubt others are being considered. With so many movies in the library, there’s still a lot that could be done.

Interesting is how some projects weren’t originally musicals yet somehow could fit that format. They boast great stories and seeing as how Broadway has been obsessed with turning...

Exclusive: Convexity Films, the production company of filmmaker Richard Dewey (Radical Wolfe), has optioned the Michael Lewis book The New New Thing: A Silicon Valley Story for development as a narrative feature.

The deal came together following Dewey’s collaboration with Lewis on his feature documentary Radical Wolfe, about author and journalist Tom Wolfe, which adapted an acclaimed Vanity Fair article from Lewis.

Published by W. W. Norton & Company in 1999, the bestseller is described as an insightful and engaging exploration of the dot-com boom and the technological innovations that fueled it. The book focuses on the life and ventures of Jim Clark, a Silicon Valley pioneer who founded three billion-dollar companies in the early days of the Internet: Silicon Graphics, Netscape, and Healtheon. Through the prism of Clark’s work, Lewis provides a look at the culture of innovation, risk-taking, and entrepreneurship that defined the late 20th-century tech industry.

If Joseph Kosinski’s last film “Top Gun: Maverick” is any metric, his next film “F1,” starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris as teammates in the world of Formula 1 racing, is set up to be another propulsive, edge-of-your set experience about man’s bond with machine and the limits it can take you to.

Kosinski filmed actual scenes at last year’s British Grand Prix, as well as other races throughout the season, incorporating footage of actors actually behind the wheel of F1 vehicles along with real-life drivers like Lewis Hamilton.

In addition to Pitt and Idris, “F1” also boasts a cast that includes Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem, Tobias Menzies, Sarah Niles, Kim Bodnia, and Samson Kayo.

According to the official synopsis of the film, “F1” follows former Formula 1 driver Sonny Hayes (Pitt), who is lured back to the sport to partner rookie teammate Joshua Pearce (Idris) at the fictional Apxgp team.

What would be the perfect way to follow up an appearance on The Golden Bachelor? According to one competitor, showing up on a different type of competition series would be great. Susan Noles, eliminated during week five of The Golden Bachelor, would like to appear on Dancing with the Stars. Viewers have another contestant in mind.

Susan Noles would like to appear on ‘Dancing with the Stars’

Susan Noles has leveraged her appearance on The Golden Bachelor into a new career. She is among the most popular The Golden Bachelor alums, and her success on social media and in the podcasting world is impressive. However, Noles is still looking to grow her career further. The reality TV personality has big plans for her future, including an appearance on another competition show.

Susan Noles | Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for iHeartRadio

According to Screen Rant, Noles took to Instagram to give fans...

Joan Vassos will be the first-ever golden bachelorette this fall. The 61-year-old Maryland native is looking for love after having to self-eliminate from The Golden Bachelor early on. Recently, Vassos explained exactly how she learned about The Golden Bachelor and what prompted her to join the cast.

Why did Joan Vassos sign up for ‘The Golden Bachelor’?

Joan Vassos is looking forward to her season of The Golden Bachelorette, but she’s still willing to discuss her time on The Golden Bachelor. During a chat with CNN, Vassos revealed how she came to be on the now-iconic series. The Maryland native said that she knew she wanted to put herself out there a couple of years after her husband’s death but realized that her heart wasn’t in it. Vassos also said that she didn’t know where to start with finding a date since she had been married...

Joan Vassos is set to appear this fall as the first-ever Golden Bachelorette. Vassos is familiar with the world of dating competitions. She appeared in Gerry Turner’s season of The Golden Bachelor and was a fan favorite before self-eliminating in week three. While Vassos is optimistic about her chances of finding love on The Golden Bachelorette, fans shouldn’t get prepped for another golden wedding. Vassos recently revealed wedding bells aren’t in her near future, despite being the lead on a dating show that regularly ends in engagement.

Joan Vassos isn’t getting married immediately after ‘The Golden Bachelorette’

Joan Vassos is excited about the prospect of finding her perfect match. Still, The Golden Bachelorette fans shouldn’t expect to see the mother of four and educator walk down the aisle on national TV just months after her season airs. Unlike Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist, Vassos is in no rush to marry.

Herrera promises she’ll be the best damn captain the station’s ever seen in the promo for ABC’s Station 19 season seven episode one. The final season kicks off on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 10pm Et/Pt with “This Woman’s Work.”

Season seven stars Jaina Lee Ortiz as Andy Herrera, Jason George as Dr. Ben Warren, Grey Damon as Jack Gibson, Barrett Doss as Victoria Hughes, Jay Hayden as Travis Montgomery, and Danielle Savre as Maya Bishop. Boris Kodjoe plays Robert Sullivan, Stefania Spampinato is Dr. Carina DeLuca, Josh Randall is Sean Beckett, Merle Dandridge is Natasha Ross, and Carlos Miranda is Theo Ruiz.

“This Woman’s Work” Plot: Andy steps into the station’s captaincy as Jack’s life hangs in the balance. The team is called to a hostage situation. Natasha fights for her career, and Maya and Carina make a choice.

Jason Winston George and Jaina...

ABC’s The Golden Bachelor ended on a high note for Theresa Nist and Gerry Turner, but frontrunner Faith Martin left the show heartbroken. She and Gerry had an undeniable connection, and he met her family during hometowns. Unfortunately, Gerry appeared to send Faith home due to lifestyle differences — but Faith isn’t giving up on love. Here’s what she said about dating now, and she gave a clue that she’s flirting with someone from Bachelor Nation.

‘The Golden Bachelor’ star Faith Martin hinted that she’s flirting with someone in Bachelor Nation

Fans adored The Golden Bachelor contestant Faith Martin, and many viewers expected Gerry Turner to choose her. Faith and Gerry had one of the most romantic connections in the series. However, they had serious lifestyle differences that might’ve made it difficult for their relationship to last in the real world. Thus, Gerry sent Faith home.

Gerry Turner traded “I dos” with his TV soulmate Theresa Nist, as The Golden Bachelor‘s Golden Wedding aired live on ABC as a two-hour event. Some runner-ups cheered them on, like professional officiant Susan Noles, a previous vier for Turner’s heart who presided over exchanging vows during the event. Some drowned their sorrows and celebrated love, like runner-up Leslie Fhima and Kathy Swarts, the latter of whom hosted the show from the golden carpet with several shady lines throughout the evening. Others from the Bachelor Nation, like The Bachelor‘s latest couple, Brayden Bowers and Christina Mandrell, use the birds in the air to make some significant choices on air. But everything else meant nothing once the groom and bride started walking down the aisle. Check out the top 5 most unforgettable moments of The Golden Wedding below. (Disney/James Clark) Dad to Be Mvp At the start of the show,...

ABC’s first Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner wed Theresa Nist Thursday on a live ABC telecast, with former Bachelor Nation couples and contestants in attendance at the California desert nuptials.

Turner choked up as Nist walked down the aisle in her designer gown. An effervescent Susan Noles, who competed for Turner’s love on The Golden Bachelor, officiated the ceremony.

“I stood in front of you and started to feel something I didn’t expect to feel,” said Nist of that first day on The Golden Bachelor. “I witnessed you being the most wonderful, kind and sensitive human being. I grew to love you.”

“When I think of all the decisions we have made to be in this position tonight, the hand of God and the winds of fate have ordained this moment,” said Turner. “I learned you are the woman I can’t live without.”

The two-hour special hosted...

The trailer for Netflix’s action comedy series The Brothers Sun warns that you don’t mess with mama, and you definitely don’t screw around with mama’s family. The trailer dropped as part of the streaming service’s 2023 Geeked Week, with the launch date for the eight-episode family crime drama set for January 4, 2024.

Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once) stars as Mama Sun, Justin Chien play Charles, Sam Song Li is Bruce Sun, Highdee Kuan is Alexis, and Joon Lee plays Tk. Season one features recurring cast members Alice Hewkin as May/June, Jon Xue Zhang as Blood Boots, Jenny Yang as Xing, Madison Hu as Grace, and Rodney To as Mark.

Brad Falchuk and Bryon Wu created the series, with Falchuk serving as showrunner. Wu, Falchuk, Mikkel Bondesen, and Kevin Tancharoen executive produce.

Showrunner Falchuk describes The Brothers Sun as delving into “what it means to be a son,...

ABC unveils winter holiday lineup (Photo Credits: Disney; ABC / Jim Gensheimer; Disney / Eric McCandless; Disney / James Clark)

ABC’s winter holiday lineup includes the return of The Great Christmas Light Fight and holiday-themed episodes of America’s Funniest Home Videos, Shark Tank, and The $100,000 Pyramid. Disney winter favorites Frozen and The Santa Clause screen in December, along with Home Alone, Mickey Saves Christmas, and Olaf’s Frozen Adventure.

The holiday season will wrap up with Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest.

Sunday, Nov. 26

7:00-8:00 p.m. Est – America’s Funniest Home Videos: “3407”

It’s the ha-ha-holiday episode making a special delivery including heaps of hilarity and laughter as kids react in over-the-top fashion to their gifts; Christmas trees take unexpected tumbles, plus, a countdown of Afv’s top 10 Santas.

8:00-10:00 p.m. Est – The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration...

Arthur “Artie” R. Schmidt, who won Oscars for editing Robert Zemeckis films “Forrest Gump” and “Who Framed Roger Rabbit,” died Saturday at his home in Santa Barbara. He was 86.

Schmidt and Zemeckis were longtime collaborators, having worked on a total of ten films together, including “Forrest Gump” (1994), the “Back to the Future” trilogy (1985-1990), “Cast Away” (2000), and “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” (1988). Other prominent films Schmidt worked on include “Jaws 2” (1978), “Coal Miner’s Daughter” (1980), for which he was Oscar-nommed; “The Last of the Mohicans” (1992), “Death Becomes Her” (1992), “Addams Family Values” (1993) and “Contact” (1997). He was also brought on to help with “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” (2003) in the midst of its production.

Additionally, Schmidt collaborated with director Mike Nichols on three films: “The Fortune” (1975) “The Birdcage” (1996), and “Primary Colors” (1998). He also took on the challenge of editing a film that combines both animation and live-action: “Who Framed Roger Rabbit.

Arthur Schmidt, the two-time Oscar-winning film editor who collaborated with director Robert Zemeckis on 10 films, including Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Forrest Gump and the Back to the Future trilogy, has died. He was 86.

Schmidt died Saturday of an unknown cause at his home in Santa Barbara, his brother Ron Schmidt told The Hollywood Reporter.

The second-generation film editor also cut three Mike Nichols features — The Fortune (1975), The Birdcage (1996) and Primary Colors (1998) — and two helmed by Michael Apted — Coal Miner’s Daughter (1980), for which he received his first Oscar nom, and Firstborn (1984).

His résumé over four decades included work on Marathon Man (1976), Jaws 2 (1978), Ruthless People (1986), Beaches (1988), The Rocketeer (1991), The Last of the Mohicans (1992) and Congo (1995), and he was brought in for three months to help tidy up the first Pirates of the Caribbean movie in 2003.

Schmidt received his Academy Awards in 1989 for Who Framed Roger Rabbit and in 1995 for Forrest Gump,...

Stars: Alison Thornton, Micah Kelpin, Mya Lowe, Nemo Cartwright | Written and Directed by Kevin Schultz

Shot and released to festivals under the title Guiltless, Girl Gone Bad is the debut feature from writer/director Kevin Schultz. And he comes out of the gate swinging, delivering a prologue with a wonderful sting to it before introducing us to the film’s lead.

Sixteen year old Samantha is getting a last minute reminder of the rules from her mother before she leaves for the weekend.

She doesn’t have to worry about her having a boy over, she plans to spend the weekend with her girlfriend Amanda. The only problem is, Amanda isn’t responding to her texts. There’s a reason for that, as Samantha is unfortunately about to find out

Schultz gets Girl Gone Bad off to a start that gives off some excellent slasher/home invasion vibes. Unfortunately by...

A disastrous home renovation puts the crew in danger on ABC’s Station 19 season six episode 13. “It’s All Gonna Break” will air on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 8pm Et/Pt.

Season six stars Jaina Lee Ortiz as Andy Herrera, Jason George as Ben Warren, Boris Kodjoe as Robert Sullivan, Grey Damon as Jack Gibson, and Barrett Doss as Victoria Hughes. Jay Hayden plays Travis Montgomery, Danielle Savre plays Maya Bishop, Stefania Spampinato is Carina DeLuca, and Carlos Miranda stars as Theo Ruiz.

“It’s All Gonna Break” Plot: The crew finds themselves in the middle of a family dispute and a renovation that’s gone off the rails. Ben crashes as Bailey and Carina go undercover at a crisis pregnancy center. Travis preps with Eli for a mayoral town hall.

Boris Kodjoe in ‘Station 19’ season 6 episode 13 (ABC/James Clark)

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The team tackles an incredibly dangerous rescue on ABC’s Station 19 season six episode 12. “Never Gonna Give You Up” will air on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 8pm Et/Pt.

Season six stars Jaina Lee Ortiz as Andy Herrera, Jason George as Ben Warren, Boris Kodjoe as Robert Sullivan, Grey Damon as Jack Gibson, and Barrett Doss as Victoria Hughes. Jay Hayden plays Travis Montgomery, Danielle Savre plays Maya Bishop, Stefania Spampinato is Carina DeLuca, and Carlos Miranda stars as Theo Ruiz.

“Never Gonna Give You Up” Plot: A call from a social media star’s livestream sends the team on an unusual rescue. Travis’ mayoral campaign takes off, much to his chagrin. Back at the station, Ben treats a patient with a surprising diagnosis.

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Andy steps up to keep the team safe on ABC’s Station 19 season six episode 11. “Could I Leave You?” will air on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 8pm Et/Pt.

Season six stars Jaina Lee Ortiz as Andy Herrera, Jason George as Ben Warren, Boris Kodjoe as Robert Sullivan, Grey Damon as Jack Gibson, and Barrett Doss as Victoria Hughes. Jay Hayden plays Travis Montgomery, Danielle Savre plays Maya Bishop, Stefania Spampinato is Carina DeLuca, and Carlos Miranda stars as Theo Ruiz.

“Could I Leave You?” Plot: The team is forced to make a risky call that could cost them dearly after Tomás’ barbershop catches fire. Diane drops by the station and is called back into action alongside Vic and Carina. Beckett makes a decision about his future.

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A training session turns into a real-life emergency on ABC’s Station 19 season six episode 10. “Even Better Than the Real Thing” will air on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 8pm Et/Pt.

Season six stars Jaina Lee Ortiz as Andy Herrera, Jason George as Ben Warren, Boris Kodjoe as Robert Sullivan, Grey Damon as Jack Gibson, and Barrett Doss as Victoria Hughes. Jay Hayden plays Travis Montgomery, Danielle Savre plays Maya Bishop, Stefania Spampinato is Carina DeLuca, and Carlos Miranda stars as Theo Ruiz.

“Even Better Than the Real Thing” Plot: A simulation fire training goes dangerously wrong. Maya tries to make amends, and Bailey encourages Carina to listen. Meanwhile, Jack’s sister shows up at the station with a friend, an injury, and an attitude.

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Stefania Spampinato and Dinora Walcott in ‘Station 19’ season 6 episode 9 (ABC/James Clark)

Jack and Ben find it really strange that Carina’s spending so much time with a patient on ABC’s Station 19 season six with episode nine, “Come As You Are.” Episode nine is set to air on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 8pm Et/Pt.

Season six stars Jaina Lee Ortiz as Andy Herrera, Jason George as Ben Warren, Boris Kodjoe as Robert Sullivan, Grey Damon as Jack Gibson, and Barrett Doss as Victoria Hughes. Jay Hayden plays Travis Montgomery, Danielle Savre plays Maya Bishop, Stefania Spampinato is Carina DeLuca, and Carlos Miranda stars as Theo Ruiz.

“Come As You Are” Plot: At the clinic, firefighters take care of a patient with an old burn and a mysterious past. Things become personal for Theo when he returns to the neighborhood that raised him, and Carina bonds with a...

The promo video for ABC’s Station 19 season six episode eight teases Theo and Travis could be in serious trouble. Episode eight, “I Know a Place,” will air on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 8pm Et/Pt.

Season six stars Jaina Lee Ortiz as Andy Herrera, Jason George as Ben Warren, Boris Kodjoe as Robert Sullivan, Grey Damon as Jack Gibson, and Barrett Doss as Victoria Hughes. Jay Hayden plays Travis Montgomery, Danielle Savre plays Maya Bishop, Stefania Spampinato is Carina DeLuca, and Carlos Miranda stars as Theo Ruiz.

“I Know a Place” Plot: In the aftermath of his poor judgment, Dixon threatens Natasha. Diane visits Maya to determine if she’s ready to go back to work. Jack’s return to work doesn’t go as planned, and the team responds to a fire that hits especially close for Theo.

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Station 19 will finally return to ABC’s primetime lineup after a four-month break on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 8pm. “We Build Then We Break” features special guest star Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey.

Season six stars Jaina Lee Ortiz as Andy Herrera, Jason George as Ben Warren, Boris Kodjoe as Robert Sullivan, Grey Damon as Jack Gibson, and Barrett Doss as Victoria Hughes. Jay Hayden plays Travis Montgomery, Danielle Savre plays Maya Bishop, Stefania Spampinato is Carina DeLuca, and Carlos Miranda stars as Theo Ruiz.

“We Build Then We Break” Plot: After a terrifying lightning strike, the Station 19 crew works overtime to extinguish the fire at Meredith Grey’s home. Meanwhile, Maya is rushed to Grey-Sloan Memorial Hospital due to a medical emergency.

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William Goldman’s international conspiracy thriller provides Dustin Hoffman with an outright ‘action man’ star vehicle. The public applauded supporting star Laurence Olivier, who with just a few gestures creates a terrifying villain: “Is it safe?” William Devane and Marthe Keller co-star. We wish Roy Scheider’s character could have continued in a series of crime thrillers — he brings genuine movie star charisma. The story is by William Goldman, from his own book.

Marathon Man 4K

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1976 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 125 min. / Street Date February 28, 2023 / available through Kino Lorber / 39.95

Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Laurence Olivier, Roy Scheider, William Devane, Marthe Keller, Fritz Weaver, Richard Bright, Marc Lawrence, Lou Gilbert, Fred Stuthman, Jacques Marin, Litti Palfi Andor, Madge Kennedy, Treat Williams.

Cinematography: Conrad Hall

Production Designer: Richard Macdonald

Art Director: Jack De Shields

Film Editor: Jim Clark

Special Makeup Consultant: Dick Smith

Original Music: Michael Small

Written by...

The Parent Test – (ABC/James Clark)

Ali Wentworth, Dr. Adolph Brown The Parent Test puts different kinds of parenting techniques under a microscope, and the show’s host, Ali Wentworth, admits that she’s not enough of an expert to evaluate them herself. And that’s why the show’s got Dr. Adolph Brown, a bona fide parenting expert. Wentworth really appreciates his presence on the show, not just for the words of wisdom he offers, but also for his demeanor. (Click on the media bar below to hear Ali Wentworth) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Ali_Wentworth_Parent_test_Expert_.mp3 The Parent Test airs Thursdays at 9/8c on ABC, and episodes start streaming the following day on Hulu.

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ABC’s Station 19 celebrates Halloween a little early with season six episode four, “Demons.” Episode four will air on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 8pm Et/Pt.

Season six stars Jaina Lee Ortiz as Andy Herrera, Jason George as Ben Warren, Boris Kodjoe as Robert Sullivan, Grey Damon as Jack Gibson, and Barrett Doss as Victoria Hughes. Jay Hayden plays Travis Montgomery, Danielle Savre plays Maya Bishop, Stefania Spampinato is Carina DeLuca, and Carlos Miranda stars as Theo Ruiz.

Episode four guest stars include Jaicy Elliot as Taryn Helm, Kelly Thiebaud as Eva Vasquez, Rigo Sanchez as Rigo Vasquez, and John Ross Bowie as Paul.

“Demons” Plot: Maya and Theo answer a call at a Halloween carnival; but when fire hits the corn maze, the dangers quickly escalate and Maya risks her own life to prove her worth to her increasingly hostile captain. Meanwhile, Station 19 hosts the neighborhood kids for...

The trailer teases season six episode three of ABC’s Station 19 is going to be an incredibly emotional episode. Episode three, “Dancing With Our Hands Tied,” will air on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 8pm Et/Pt.

Season six stars Jaina Lee Ortiz as Andy Herrera, Jason George as Ben Warren, Boris Kodjoe as Robert Sullivan, Grey Damon as Jack Gibson, and Barrett Doss as Victoria Hughes. Jay Hayden plays Travis Montgomery, Danielle Savre plays Maya Bishop, Stefania Spampinato is Carina DeLuca, and Carlos Miranda stars as Theo Ruiz.

“Dancing With Our Hands Tied” Plot: The Station 19 crew responds to the scene of a car accident where two teenagers are trapped inside of an electric car. The scene grows increasingly tense when the teen’s father shows up furious at his son for taking his beloved car without permission. Ben and Maya find themselves caught in the middle of a...

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Top Gun: Maverick, The Batman, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Dune are among the movies that received multiple Hpa (Hollywood Professional Association) Award nominations. The annual Hpa Awards recognizes postproduction talent in areas including color grading, editing, sound and visual effects.

The voting period runs from September to September, meaning that some of last year’s award season films will compete against this year’s contenders.

The awards will be handed out Nov. 17 at the Hollywood Legion Theater.

The complete list of nominees follow:

Outstanding Color Grading – Theatrical Feature

Top Gun: Maverick

Stefan Sonnenfeld, Adam Nazarenko / Company 3

Dune

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Nightmare Alley

Stefan Sonnenfeld, Adam Nazarenko / Company 3

The Batman

David Cole / FotoKem

No Time to Die

Matt Wallach / Company 3

Outstanding Color Grading – Episode or Non-Theatrical Feature

“1883 – 1883”

Mitch Paulson // Company 3

“Better Call Saul – Carrot and Stick”

Keith Shaw...

Disney’s mishandling of the “Don’t Say Gay” controversy has turned into an ongoing problem in Florida, as its unique role in state politics now faces scrutiny from critics on both the left and right.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has led the attacks, saying it was time to reevaluate the “special privileges” the company has received over the decades, including its wholly controlled fief, known as the Reedy Creek Improvement District. Disney is also taking heat from the left end of the political spectrum, which also has concerns over corporate influence, and is mad at the company for its generous donations to Republican politicians, including DeSantis.

It adds up to major headaches for the company’s three dozen lobbyists in Tallahassee, one of whom was quoted by NBC News blaming the Disney’s woes on “a total s— show response by corporate.”

Disney is the state’s largest single-site employer,...

John Schlesinger’s adaptation of Nathanael West’s novel is one of the best ‘Hollywood on Hollywood’ pictures ever, even if it soaks everything about The Golden Age of Tinseltown in an acid bath of cynicism. The perverse dystopia of dreams and vice is beautifully rendered in every respect, and culminates in a finale that caught ordinary audiences by surprise. Is this an indictment of the shallow aims of America’s Fantasyland, or one misanthrope’s vision of self-loathing and apocalyptic wish fulfillment? Don’t look for anyone to root for, as even the benign characters are moral freaks. Karen Black, Burgess Meredith, Donald Sutherland and William Atherton give utterly original performances; [Imprint] has a secured a great new interview extra with Atherton.

The Day of the Locust

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Viavision [Imprint] 13

1975 / Color / 1:78 widescreen / 144 min. / Street Date November 6, 2020 /

Starring: Donald Sutherland, Karen Black, Burgess Meredith, William Atherton, Geraldine Page, Richard Dysart, Bo Hopkins,...

John Lewis came by his preacher’s cadence naturally. During his childhood, his first congregation was the flock of chickens populating his family coop. As a boy, the Georgia Congressman had been inspired by the Bible that an uncle gave him when he was four, giving him both a love of the Lord and an adoration of the written word. However, beyond that Bible, there weren’t many books in the Lewis household. They were very poor. They were black. And Jim Crow was alive in Troy, Alabama.

“I remember...

Bill Gavin, the former Goldcrest executive and general manager of Australia’s Hoyts Theatres, has died at the age of 83 at his home in Auckland, New Zealand, after a short illness.

Gavin moved to the UK in the early 1960s after securing a contract to cover New Zealand’s then highly successful Formula One drivers, going on to write a biography of UK driver Jim Clark. He segued initially into the music business and established Gto Films to promote glam rock acts, the company then branched into distribution and worked on the UK release of Weir’s classic Picnic At Hanging Rock and the original version of Swept Away.

In 1978 he moved to Australia to become general manager of Hoyts Theatres and spearheaded the company’s entry into distribution. His down under success distributing the first Muppet Movie caught the eye of Lew Grade, who invited him to join Itc Films’ sales team in London.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America (Bgca) will hold the annual Pacific Youth of the Year Gala on May 9, 2019 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills.

Club alumnus Mario Lopez will be presented with the Champion of Youth Award, and one teen will be named the 2019 Pacific Youth of the Year. The evening fundraiser features special youth performances from Boys & Girls Clubs of Venice, Boys & Girls Clubs of Burbank, and Boys & Girls clubs of Conejo Valley. General Manager of the San Francisco 49ers John Lynch, Principal and Co-Founder of Lba Realty Steve Layton, and Chairman and CEO of Roth Capital Partners Byron Roth will co-chair this year’s celebration. Honduran-American television and radio personality and model Rosci Diaz will emcee.

“Mario Lopez has been tireless in his support of Bgca for more than two decades. He has volunteered in Clubs, hosted signature events, and raised awareness and funds for Bgca.

WWE has announced the launch of this year’s Superstars for Hope campaign, in partnership with leading auction site Charitybuzz, featuring unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

From now until Tuesday, April 9, fans can visit charitybuzz.com/wwe to bid on exclusive WWE experiences with Mr. McMahon, Hulk Hogan and Becky Lynch, as well as backstage opportunities at Survivor Series, WrestleMania and more. Additional experiences have been donated by Cc Sabathia, Evander Holyfield and more.

“WWE is dedicated to using the power of our brand and platforms to leave a lasting, positive impression on our youth,” said Stephanie McMahon, WWE Chief Brand Officer. “We are proud to once again partner with Boys & Girls Clubs of America during the Superstars for Hope campaign to continue their efforts to help put young people on the path to great futures.”

“WWE continues to provide memorable experiences for our...

A million American GIs are bivouacked in the English countryside, awaiting debarkation to France… and the green fields are loaded with young English women, whose own men have been off fighting for years. John Schlesinger puts together a good drama, with an excellent cast; he also avoids the expected ‘please wait for me!’ clichés attendant to this subgenre of war film.

Yanks

Blu-ray

Twilight Time

1979 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 139 min. / Street Date , 2019 / Available from the Twilight Time Movies Store / 29.95

Starring: Richard Gere, Lisa Eichhorn, Vanessa Redgrave, William Devane, Chick Vennera, Wendy Morgan, Rachel Roberts, Tony Melody, Derek Thompson.

Cinematography: Dick Bush

Film Editor: Jim Clark

Original Music: Richard Rodney Bennett

Written by Colin Welland, Walter Bernstein

Produced by Joseph Janni, Lester Persky

Directed by John Schlesinger

Director John Boorman got to tell his personal wartime home front story in his warm and funny Hope and Glory, and eight years earlier the...

Midway through Nat Geo’s latest scripted-documentary hybrid “Valley of the Boom,” three lead characters are assassinated. Bradley Whitford being garroted in the middle of his own series may seem like a major spoiler, but it’s not even a surprise. For one, you’ve been watching the real-life man he’s playing — James Barksdale, 75, and very much alive — recount the same experiences direct to camera for the last three hours. For another, the assassinations are so choreographed, so slowly executed, so obviously over-the-top, that by the time Lamorne Morris’ imaginary “amalgam” of banker types shows up to explain that all these murders are just a metaphor for what happened to their business, the gesture is redundant — and as painful as a bullet to the brain.

“Valley of the Boom” isn’t always hard to watch. For anyone who makes it through the over-caffeinated first hour, there’s insight and...

Chris Longo Dec 20, 2018

Lamorne Morris comes bearing gifts this holiday season: The first episodes of Nat Geo's new series Valley of the Boom.

The story of the internet is still being written, one line of code at time. A handful of major players–Amazon, Apple, Google, and Facebook–dominate the headlines as they fight to seize the narrative about where the future of technology is going. But what was the internet like during its formative years? How did it lead us here? And who were the major players that took us on this wild ride?

National Geographic’s new series Valley of the Boom tells the story of the early days of the internet by chronicling pivotal stories from the dot-com bubble era. It’s set to premiere on January 13th, but with the show focusing on the tech industry’s original disruptors, the network decided to go new school...

Kids’ imaginations are endless ­­- full of optimism and ideas that can help make the world a better place. Jif knows great things happen when you nourish kids’ potential and fuel their imaginations.

That’s why Jif, in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America and mom and actress Hilary Duff, is excited to announce the return of the ‘Imagine If, With Jif’ contest in 2018. The contest is dedicated to supporting kids’ entrepreneurial and creative ideas by providing grants to families and chapters for the opportunity to spread more love into the world.

“As a soon-to-be mom of two, I know how important it is to nourish and celebrate the potential of children,” said Hilary Duff. “It’s truly amazing what kids’ imaginations can uncover when we give them the confidence and resources they need to pursue their dreams, both big and small. I am so lucky to be a...

Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Dr Pepper Snapple Group announced today the launch of a digital yearbook, gathering photos and signatures from Club alumni, donors and supporters.

The Alumni & Friends Yearbook was created as a platform for alumni to reconnect with fellow Club kids, share stories about their Boys & Girls Club experiences and make new connections with alumni across the country. Participants can sign the yearbook at bgca.org/yearbook.

One lucky Boys & Girls Club alum or supporter who signs the yearbook between now and October 5, 2018, will win an in-person celebrity experience with Club alum Shaquille O'Neal, along with a $10,000 donation to a local Boys & Girls Club of their choice. Boys & Girls Clubs has nearly 16 million living Club alumni, including celebrities like Denzel Washington, Misty Copeland, Shaquille O’Neal and business leaders like Dr Pepper Snapple president and CEO Larry D. Young. These alumni and many others come from...

Boys & Girls Clubs of America will induct nine new Club alumni into their Alumni Hall of Fame during a ceremony this week in San Diego, California.

For more than 150 years, Boys & Girls Clubs around the country have provided kids and teens of all backgrounds, the opportunity to achieve great futures. To celebrate the accomplishments of former Boys & Girls Club members, the organization annually recognizes distinguished alumni, including these nine inductees who have excelled to the top of their respective fields.

The ceremony will be hosted by Emmy and Tony-award winning actor and Club alum Courtney B. Vance, and will honor alumni who have gone on from their Boys & Girls Club to make major contributions in their professions, from sports to entertainment to the military and more. Each of these leaders has followed a unique path, yet they all share a similar beginning – with the life-changing programs, caring staff and the fun,...

WWE today announced the launch of this year’s Superstars for Hope, a global online auction on Charitybuzz.com, featuring unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

Fans can now visit www.charitybuzz.com/wwe through Tuesday, April 10 to bid on exclusive WWE experiences with Vince McMahon, Stephanie McMahon, Paul “Triple H” Levesque, Ric and Charlotte Flair, backstage opportunities at SummerSlam, Survivor Series, Royal Rumble and WrestleMania 35, and more. Additional packages have been donated by Mark Cuban, Celine Dion, New York Giants, Los Angeles Lakers, San Francisco 49ers and more as part of the campaign.

“WWE is dedicated to using the power of our brand and platforms to leave a lasting, positive impression on our youth,” said Stephanie McMahon, WWE Chief Brand Officer. “We are proud to once again partner with Boys & Girls Clubs of America during the Superstars for Hope campaign to continue their efforts...

American Cinema Editors have chosen veteran picture cutters David Blewitt and Jim Clark for the society's prestigious Lifetime Career Achievement Award. The award honors veteran editors whose bodies of work and reputation in the industry is outstanding. Clark is a two-time Academy Award-winning editor and is garnering awards attention for his cutting on Mike Leigh's Vera Drake. He was nominated for an Oscar the first time in 1984 for The Killing Fields, followed in 1986 by The Mission, both of which he edited for Roland Joffe.