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Friday, January 11, 2019

The Movie Report #1002, January 11, 2019

The Movie Report

#1002, January 11, 2019


MOVIES:

  • A Dog's Way Home ** 1/2
  • Kill Mobile ***
  • Perfect Strangers (Perfectos Desconocidos) ***
  • Replicas * 1/2
  • Take Point ***
  • The Upside *** interview video with Kevin Hart, Bryan Cranston, Neil Burger

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Tuesday, January 8, 2019

New in Stores on DVD, Blu-ray, & Digital: January 8, 2019

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Monday, January 7, 2019

Movie Music Monday: Barry Jenkins, Nicholas Britell, Joi McMillon, James Laxton could talk Beale Street

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It may be a new calendar year, but campaigning for Academy Awards® hits a fever pitch the first two weeks of the new year, as nomination voting hits its home stretch. Despite winning numerous honors and accolades already, Annapurna Pictures is taking nothing for granted for its celebrated adaptation of If Beale Street Could Talk, as screenwriter/director Barry Jenkins was joined by a few of the creative collaborators responsible for the film's distinctive audiovisual spell, score composer Nicholas Britell, film co-editor Joi McMillon, and cinematographer James Laxton, for a discussion following a special screening event at the Laemmle Music Hall in Beverly Hills this past Friday, January 4.



If Beale Street Could Talk is now playing in cinemas nationwide, from Annapurna Pictures.

Buy the If Beale Street Could Talk movie poster here.
Buy the If Beale Street Could Talk DVD here.
Buy the If Beale Street Could Talk Blu-ray here.
Buy the If Beale Street Could Talk Digital Copy here.
Buy the If Beale Street Could Talk soundtrack here.
Buy the If Beale Street Could Talk novel here.
Buy the If Beale Street Could Talk audiobook here.


Barry Jenkins, Nicholas Britell, Joi McMillon, James Laxton
(photo by Michael Dequina)

(Special thanks to Annapurna Pictures, Nicholas Britell, James Laxton, and Barry Jenkins)


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Sunday, January 6, 2019

F3TV: The Fosters make way for a young, new life of Good Trouble

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The long-running ABC Family/Freeform drama series The Fosters may have ended its popular and groundbreaking five-season run this past summer, but the beloved family still lives on in the upcoming spin-off Good Trouble. As two of the young Foster siblings, Mariana (Cierra Ramirez) and Callie (Maia Mitchell), move from San Diego to Los Angeles to begin new careers and lives, no doubt the title will come to play in many forms along the way. Ramirez was joined by co-star Zuri Adele, writer/executive producer/series creator Joanna Johnson, and writer Cristian Martinez for a special discussion about the show and the relevant issues it tackles at a special screening event African-American Film Critics Association this past Saturday, January 5, at the Los Angeles Central Library.



Good Trouble premieres this Tuesday, January 8, on Freeform.

Buy The Fosters season 1 here.
Buy The Fosters season 2 here.
Buy The Fosters season 3 here.
Buy The Fosters season 4 here.
Buy The Fosters season 5 here.


Zuri Adele, Cierra Ramirez
(photo by Michael Dequina)

(Special thanks to the African-American Film Critics Association)

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Saturday, January 5, 2019

F3PR: 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards grant winners announced by Brian Tyree Henry & Lena Waithe

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PRESS RELEASE


2019 FILM INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS
FILMMAKER GRANT WINNERS ANNOUNCED
BY BRIAN TYREE HENRY & LENA WAITHE

Spirit Awards Winners To Be Revealed
on Saturday, February 23
Broadcast Live on IFC at 2:00 pm PT / 5:00 pm ET


LOS ANGELES (January 5, 2019) – Film Independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the Spirit Awards, announced the winners of its four filmmaker grants today at its annual Spirit Awards Nominee Brunch held at BOA Steakhouse in West Hollywood. Emmy and Tony nominee Brian Tyree Henry (If Beale Street Could Talk, Widows, Atlanta) and Emmy award winner and Spirit Award nominee Lena Waithe (The Chi, Masters of None, Ready Player One) co-hosted the event and handed out the honors. Winners for the remaining categories will be revealed at the 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday, February 23. The Spirit Awards are the primary fundraiser for Film Independent’s year-round programs, which cultivate the careers of emerging filmmakers and promote diversity in the industry. The awards ceremony will be broadcast live exclusively on IFC at 5:00 pm ET / 2:00 pm PT.

Previous Spirit Awards grant winners include Effie T. Brown (Producers Award), Justin Chon (Someone To Watch Award), Elizabeth Chai Vaserhelyi (Truer Than Fiction Award), Lynn Shelton (Someone To Watch Award), Nanfu Wang (Truer Than Fiction Award) and Chloé Zhao (Bonnie Award).

“The Spirit Awards grants provide direct, unrestricted and needed support to remarkably talented filmmakers, both emerging and mid-career,” said Film Independent President Josh Welsh. “We’re so proud of this year’s filmmakers and look forward to seeing their new work in years to come.”

Debra Granik received the second Bonnie Award. Bonnie Tiburzi Caputo joined American Airlines in 1973 at age 24, becoming the first female pilot to fly for a major U.S. airline. In her honor, the Bonnie Award recognizes a mid-career female director with a $50,000 unrestricted grant sponsored by American Airlines. Finalists for the award were Tamara Jenkins and Karyn Kusama.

Shrihari Sathe received the Producers Award. The award honors emerging producers who, despite highly limited resources, demonstrate the creativity, tenacity and vision required to produce quality, independent films. The annual award, in its 22nd year, includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant. Finalists for the award were Jonathan Duffy and Kelly Williams and Gabrielle Nadig.

Alex Moratto, director of Sócrates, received the Someone to Watch Award. The award recognizes talented filmmakers of singular vision who have not yet received appropriate recognition. The award is in its 25th year and includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant. Finalists for the award were Ioana Uricaru, director of Lemonade; and Jeremiah Zagar, director of We The Animals.

Bing Liu, director of Minding yhe Gap, received the Truer Than Fiction Award. The award is presented to an emerging director of non-fiction features who has not received significant recognition. The award is in its 24th year and includes a $25,000 unrestricted grant. Finalists for the award were Alexandria Bombach, director of On Her Shoulders and Ramell Ross, director of Hale County This Morning, This Evening.

This year marks the 34th edition of the awards show that celebrates the best of independent film. Aubrey Plaza will host the show and Lena Waithe is the 2019 Spirit Awards Honorary Chair.

ABOUT THE FILM INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS

Now in its 34th year, the Film Independent Spirit Awards is an annual celebration honoring artist-driven films made with an economy of means by filmmakers whose films embody independence and originality. The Spirit Awards recognizes the achievements of American independent filmmakers and promotes the finest independent films of the year to a wider audience.

The Film Independent Spirit Awards are sponsored by Premier Sponsors American Airlines, AT&T, IFC and Subaru of America, Inc. FIJI Water is the Official Water. Getty Images is the Official Photographer. TOWN & COUNTRY EVENT RENTALS is the Exclusive Rental Company.

Click here to see the list of this year’s nominees.

ABOUT FILM INDEPENDENT

Film Independent is a nonprofit arts organization that champions independent film and supports a community of artists who embody diversity, innovation and uniqueness of vision. Film Independent helps filmmakers make their movies, builds an audience for their projects, and works to diversify the film industry. Film Independent’s Board of Directors, filmmakers, staff and constituents is comprised of an inclusive community of individuals across ability, age, ethnicity, gender, race and sexual orientation. Anyone passionate about film can become a Member, whether you are a filmmaker, industry professional or a film lover.

In addition to producing the Spirit Awards, Film Independent produces Film Independent Presents, a year-round screening series for its members that offers unique cinematic experiences for the Los Angeles creative community and the general public.

With over 250 annual screenings and events, Film Independent provides access to a network of like-minded artists who are driving creativity in the film industry. Film Independent’s Artist Development program offers free Labs for selected writers, directors, producers and documentary filmmakers and presents year-round networking opportunities. Project Involve is Film Independent’s signature program dedicated to fostering the careers of talented filmmakers from communities traditionally underrepresented in the film industry.

For more information or to become a Member, visit filmindependent.org/membership.

About IFC

IFC is the home of offbeat, unexpected comedies. Series Brockmire, Stan Against Evil, Baroness von Sketch Show, and Documentary Now! air alongside fan-favorite movies and comedic cult TV shows. IFC is owned and operated by AMC Networks Inc., and available across multiple platforms. IFC is Always On, Slightly Off.


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Friday, January 4, 2019

The Movie Report #1001, January 4, 2019

The Movie Report

#1001, January 4, 2019


MOVIES:

  • Escape Room *** interview video with Jay Ellis interview video with Deborah Ann Woll
  • Holmes & Watson * 1/2
  • Maari 2 ** 1/2
  • Simmba ** 1/2
  • Stan & Ollie *** 1/2
  • Swing Kids *** 1/2
  • They Shall Not Grow Old *** 1/2
  • Zero **

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