INDIE FILMS
Spanish Romance 'Through My Window: Across the Sea' Netflix Trailer
"A bit of San Juan fun won't hurt anybody." Netflix has revealed the full official trailer for another Spanish romantic dramedy called Through My Window: Across the Sea, originally known as A Través del Mar. It's actually a sequel to the Spanish sultry romance called Through My Window from last year, about a connection between Ares and Raquel - two extremely attractive Spanish people. In this follow-up, Ares is studying medicine in Stockholm and Raquel follows her dream of becoming a writer while they maintain a long-distance relationship that has not been easy for either of them. Now the summer is finally here and the long-awaited reunion. Will the distance be a problem for their relationship? The film stars Julio Peña, Clara Galle, Natalia Azahara, Guillermo Lasheras, Emilia Lazo, Eric Masip, Hugo Arbués, and Andrea Chaparro. It's definitely extra cheesy, but does look passionate if anyone is into this kind of stuff.
Brooklyn Brownstone 70s Ghost Thriller 'Brooklyn 45' Official Trailer
"The ghosts of your past would like to have a word with you." Shudder has revealed an official trailer for an indie horror creation titled Brooklyn 45, the latest from indie genre filmmaker Ted Geoghegan. This premiered at the 2023 SXSW Film Festival, also playing at The Overlook Festival, and will be streaming on Shudder (as well as on AMC+) starting in June this summer. It's one of these original indie creations that deserves our attention and if you have the time, check it out at home. It's set in the 1970s and takes place entirely at a Brooklyn brownstone. Five military veterans, best friends since childhood, gather together to support their troubled host, and the metaphoric ghosts of their past become all-too-literal. The film stars Anne Ramsay, Ron E. Rains, Jeremy Holm, Larry Fessenden, Ezra Buzzington, and Kristina Klebe. This starts out rather nice and turns into something crazy & intense in the second half. Have a look.
Must Watch Official Trailer for 'Theater Camp' Mockumentary Comedy
"These people are really weird." Searchlight Pictures has revealed their fun first official trailer for the indie comedy Theater Camp, a mockumentary in the same vein as Waiting for Guffman or Best in Show. This first premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year and was a massive hit, one of the best of the fest, I loved it and raved about it in my own review as well. The acclaimed faux documentary film follows the eccentric staff of a rundown theater camp in upstate New York, as they band together with the beloved founder's bro-y son to keep the camp afloat, when she falls into a coma right before the summer session is set to begin. They attempt to put on a masterpiece to save their theater camp known as "AdirondACTS". The ensemble cast of this comedy includes Noah Galvin, Molly Gordon, Ben Platt, Jimmy Tatro, Patti Harrison, Nathan Lee Graham, Ayo Edebiri, Owen Thiele, and Alan Kim, with Amy Sedaris. Even if you're not a theater nerd (like everyone in this film), you'll still laugh your ass off at this film. I had such a great time with it, especially with an audience. Don't miss Theater Camp when it opens this summer.
The Evolution of Film Festivals - Back at the 76th Cannes Film Festival
Tonight in the lovely beach resort town of Cannes, France, the 76th Cannes Film Festival is kicking off with the world premiere screening of Maïwenn's Jeanne du Barry after the opening ceremony. This is my 13th year attending and covering Cannes, starting back in 2009, and I am always happy to return. I skipped the opening film because it's just not my jam, but I am excited to watch plenty more films over the next 11 days in France. I come to Cannes year after year, spending more than I have in my bank account to be here, because I am here for the films. For the love of cinema. For the spirit of discovery and for all the hours of watching and discussing new films with my friends and colleagues. This is why I always come back. Yes, it can be annoying and frustrating to deal with. Yes, it the festival has problems like EVERY festival does. But I come anyway and make the most of it. It makes me happy that we're ALL here together to celebrate cinema.
First Trailer for Acclaimed German School Film 'The Teachers' Lounge'
"Entire lives are being ruined because of her presumptions." Madman Films in Australia has unveiled the official trailer for an acclaimed German film titled The Teachers' Lounge, from filmmaker Ilker Çatak. This premiered at the 2023 Berlin Film Festival earlier this year, earning unexpectedly positive reviews. It still has no US release date set yet, but is expected to open in theaters in more countries around the world later in 2023. It's already playing in cinemas in Germany right now. When one of her students is suspected of theft, teacher Carla Nowak decides to get to the bottom of the matter. Caught between her ideals and the school system, the consequences of her own actions threaten to break her. This anxiety-laden, compelling psychological thriller is specifically about "the seismic repercussions that can come from the seemingly smallest of decisions." The film stars Leonie Benesch, Leonard Stettnisch, Eva Löbau, and Michael Klammer. This looks like a smart film about how society has been changing recently, and not in good ways.
Chris Stack Struggles to Let Go in 'Midday Black Midnight Blue' Trailer
"You look at love like a boat… and it's not a boat, it's the sea – blue, black, green, gold. It comes in so many waves." Good Deed Ent. has revealed an official trailer for an indie film titled Midday Black Midnight Blue, created by two filmmakers - Samantha Soule & Daniel Talbott. This one premiered at the 2022 Seattle Film Festival last year, and it also stopped by the Provincetown, Omaha, and Sun Valley Film Fests. Isolated in an empty house, Ian remains in grief over the loss of a woman he loved who died two decades ago. The memory clamoring to be released, and his daily existence turning ever darker, Ian will have to find a way to let her go. But a chance encounter and reconnection with her sister changes everything. The indie film stars Merritt Wever (Tiny Beautiful Things), Chris Stack (AMC's Interview with the Vampire), Samantha Soule and Will Pullen. This looks like a heartfelt story about the enormous challenge of overcoming loss.
Official Trailer for A24's 'Earth Mama' Indie Drama Starring Tia Nomore
"They try to take our culture, try to take our freedom, and you know they'll try to take our babies, too…" A24 has unveiled an official trailer for an indie drama titled Earth Mama, marking the feature directorial debut of Olympian Savanah Leaf - who has been making a bunch of shorts before this. It first premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, a last minute addition to the fest's line-up. With two children in foster care, Gia, a pregnant single mother pitted against the system, fights to reclaim her family. In her close-knit Bay Area community, she works to make a life for herself and for her kids, in this singular debut feature from filmmaker Savanah Leaf. A glowing breakout at Sundance 2023, starring Tia Nomore, Erika Alexander, Doechii, and Dominic Fike. With Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Olivia Luccardi, and Bokeem Woodbine. The tender, moving film earned great reviews. This is a stunning trailer + poster.
Vivid Full Trailer for 'Medusa Deluxe' Competitive Hairdressing Horror
"All I want to do is cut hair. And they keep dropping." Mubi has revealed an official trailer for Medusa Deluxe, marking the feature directorial debut of filmmaker Thomas Hardiman. This premiered at a handful of film festival last year, including Locarno, Beyond Fest, Fantastic Fest, Fantasy Filmfest, and the London Film Festival. It's set for a Mubi release streaming in Europe, though the US release date hasn't been set yet. A high-stakes hairdressing competition descends into paranoia and chaos after a participant is viciously murdered, in this astonishing faux single-take (with a bunch of long takes) comedy-thriller. Starring Anita-Joy Uwajeh, Clare Perkins, Darrell D'Silva, Debris Stevenson, Harriet Webb, Heider Ali, Kae Alexander, Kayla Meikle, Lilit Lesser, Luke Pasqualino. "Medusa Deluxe is a unique and audacious trip quite unlike anything you’ll experience." It looks like crazy fun, though the boxy aspect ratio doesn't fit.
A World War II Romantic Musical - 'Love Gets a Room' Official Trailer
"What matters here is being loved, child, not loving…" Buffalo 8 Films has revealed an official US trailer for an indie romantic musical titled Love Gets a Room, the latest film made by Spanish filmmaker Rodrigo Cortés (best known for directing both Buried and Red Lights a decade ago). This first premiered in Spain in 2021, but is only now getting an official US release this summer. Inspired by true events during the 1942 Nazi occupation of Poland, Love Gets a Room is the story of a Jewish stage actress who must make the gut-wrenching decision to follow her heart or escape the Warsaw ghetto. Told in real time like Cortés' acclaimed Buried, the film is a romantic tale of love and survival in the face of harrowing circumstances. This stars Clara Rugaard, Ferdia Walsh-Peelo, Mark Ryder, Anastasia Hille, Magnus Krepper, and Henry Goodman. With cinematography by Rafa García. "With masterful direction and outstanding performances, Love Gets a Room is a poignant exploration of the power of love, hope, and sacrifice within the face of unimaginable adversity." Haven't heard much about this, it looks fairly intense and passionate. Check it out.
Sexy, Short Teaser for Ira Sachs' 'Passages' Starring Franz Rogowski
"You know what I was doing last night?" Mubi has unveiled the first teaser trailer for Passages, the latest film from American filmmaker Ira Sachs. This premiered at both the 2023 Sundance & Berlin Film Festivals earlier this year, earning rave reviews from critics calling it one of the best of both fests. The film is about two men who've been together for fifteen years and what happens when one of them has an affair with a woman. It's a very open LGBTQ film about polyamory, but also about the shifting dynamics of relationships and how emotions and feelings and sexuality can change and evolve – and get a bit sticky. Starring Franz Rogowski as Tomas, Ben Whishaw as Martin, Adèle Exarchopoulos as Agathe, with Erwan Kepoa Falé, Arcadi Radeff, and Léa Boublil. Reviews states it's "unapologetically sexy and infinitely wise… examines the ever-evolving nature of attraction with both intelligence and a sense of humor." Oh my they're really selling this on all the sex. Both kinds! Only a 30-sex trailer but it'll make everyone feel hot and heavy.
› Posted on May 12 in Indies, To Watch, Trailer | 2 Comments
Trailer for Amat Escalante's 'Lost in the Night' - Premiering in Cannes
"Why did you hire me if you know who I am?" The Match Factory has unveiled a Cannes promo trailer for Lost in the Night, premiering at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival kicking off soon this month. This is the latest film by Mexican filmmaker Amat Escalante, best known for his more recent indie hits Heli and The Untamed. It's premiering in the Cannes Premiere section at the fest, not in the competition, Though it looks like it could be in there nonetheless. Emiliano lives in a small mining town in Mexico. Motivated by a sense of justice, he searches for those responsible for the disappearance of his activist mother. He finds a clue that leads him to the wealthy Aldama Family - soon he gets a job at their home. In search of the truth & justice, Emiliano plunges into a dark world full of secrets, lies and revenge. Starring Juan Daniel García Treviño as Emiliano, Bárbara Mori, Ester Expósito, Fernando Bonilla, and Maria Fernanda Osio. Well I'm impressed, this looks like it could be terrific. Plays like Mexico's Parasite with a a complex and twisted plot.
Emma Stone in First Teaser for Yorgos Lanthimos' 'Poor Things' Film
"I am finding being alive fascinating." Searchlight Pictures has revealed the first look teaser for Yorgos Lanthimos new film titled Poor Things, produced by and starring Emma Stone. They last worked together on The Favourite in 2018, and after five years of waiting we're finally getting a new Lanthimos flick (he also made that short Nimic a few years back). The strange new comedy tells the incredible tale and fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter, a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter. So it's another Frankenstein tale or something else? The film stars Emma Stone with Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe, Ramy Youssef, Jerrod Carmichael, and Christopher Abbott. What a cast! This looks extraordinary! So many colors and whimsical sets and fantastical costumes. I definitely need to see more footage. I'm not excited by the Frankenstein side of it, but everything else looks delectable. Enjoy.
› Posted on May 11 in Indies, To Watch, Trailer | 4 Comments
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