Last week, I attended an event to celebrate the digital release of Searchlight Pictures’ Rental Family starring Brendan Fraser. The film is a moving look at Japan’s "rental family" industry, a service dating back to the ’90s where people can hire surrogates to combat loneliness and social pressure. While the concept might feel foreign, the movie beautifully explores the universal need for human connection, offering stand-ins for … [Read more...]
The Roses: Wickedly Funny Film Available Now on Blu-ray!
“The Roses” is a dark comedy starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman, who play husband and wife, Theo and Ivy Rose. What started out as a happy marriage eventually deteriorates into a cautionary tale of dysfunction, greed and ambition. Their relationship is so fiery that not even a marriage counselor could help. Divorce lawyers are hired; friends take sides and a fight over their precious house ensues. Allison Janney is … [Read more...]
Academy Award-Nominated ‘A Complete Unknown’ Arrives on Digital Today!
A Complete Unknown is available to purchase on Digital today. Be among the first to watch at home the Bob Dylan biopic before this weekend’s Oscars ceremony! Directed by Academy Award nominee James Mangold, A Complete Unknown offers an intimate portrayal of Bob Dylan's transformative years in the early ‘60s. Starring Timothée Chalamet as Dylan, the film examines his relationship with musical peers like folk singer Woody Guthrie, … [Read more...]
“A Real Pain” is Arriving on Blu-ray February 4th!
“A Real Pain” is a humorous and poignant film starring Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network) and Kieran Culkin (Scott Pilgrim vs. the World). The two leads play cousins who reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. While on the trip, their personalities clash and old tensions rise to the surface. The movie has a deeply personal meaning for Jesse Eisenberg, who not only wrote the film, but directed it. There’s a … [Read more...]
Celebrating the Digital Release of Poor Things!
“Poor Things” arrives on Digital at all major retailers on Tuesday, February 27th. To celebrate the release, I attended an event filled with food, fashion, and whimsical fun! Upon arrival at The Ebell of Los Angeles, I was greeted by the music of the film’s soundtrack. There was a cruise ship model, representing the steamer ship that takes Bella (Emma Stone) and Duncan Wedderburn (Mark Ruffalo) from Lisbon to Paris. There were … [Read more...]
Score Some Laughs with Next Goal Wins!
We recently watched the movie, “Next Goal Wins” and really got a kick out of it! The movie is written and directed by Academy Award winner Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit, Thor: Ragnarok). The film stars Michael Fassbender (X-Men: First Class, The Killer) as Thomas Rongen, a Dutch-American soccer coach, who acts slightly unhinged during his time as the American Samoa head coach. His task, to turn one of the world’s worst soccer team into … [Read more...]