Alex Schaad’s feature debut “Skin Deep” is a stripped-down sci-fi drama that takes its time to explore the social and romantic ramifications of its simple premise. Body swapping movies are generally about giving the protagonist(s) a different perspective, offering them the chance to grow in the process. In “Freaky Friday,” a mother and daughter swap … Read more
XYZ Films has confirmed the Lovely, Dark, and Deep VOD release date, bringing the psychological backwoods thriller home. Written and directed by Teresa Sutherland (The Wind, Midnight Mass), Lovely, Dark, and Deep is a psychological horror that centers on Lennon (Georgina Campbell – Murdered by My Boyfriend, Barbarian), who seizes the opportunity to assume the … Read more
The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep anime movie announced by Netflix, with original Geralt of Rivia voice actor Doug Cockle returning. Before Henry Cavill brought Geralt of Rivia to life in Netflix’s The Witcher, when fans thought of the monster slayer, they heard the gruff tones of Doug Cockle in their head. Cockle voiced Geralt … Read more
The best “Deep Rising” can provide is a gorgeous series of images of the unique marine life that populates our oceans. Vibrant visions of jellyfish and other translucent organisms float across the clear blue frame, enrapturing the imagination. If the documentary were as informative as beautiful, you might have something more than this soporific effort. … Read more
The Adams family returned to Fantasia this year with “An Adams Family Picture Show,” a Great Depression period piece set among carnies and liars inflicted with trauma from World War I. It’s their biggest movie so far, with extras and sets that recall “Nightmare Alley” (both the original and Guillermo del Toro’s color tribute), in … Read more
Sometimes, we’re in the mood to watch something that will make us feel all the big feelings. Other times, we want a movie that’s fun, light, and uncomplicated. In a couple of rare cases, we get both — a comedic, fast-paced film that still manages to incorporate a powerful message. In fact, some of your … Read more
The new season features stories on the Urban Meyer Era Florida Gators, Johnny Manziel, the BALCO scandal, and Jake Paul. It’s probably unintentional, but there’s a theme here: they’re all about “bad boys”—people like Meyer or Paul whose aggression became part of their brand and success. More than most seasons of “Untold,” it feels like … Read more
Treat Williams, a long-time character actor and star of the well-loved cult movies Deep Rising and Dead Heat, has died at 71. According to a report via People Magazine, the actor died in a tragic motorcycle accident. His agent, Barry McPherson, told the magazine, “He was killed this afternoon. He was making a left or … Read more
Deep Blue Sea director Renny Harlin is set to direct the new shark thriller Deep Water, produced by Gene Simmons of Kiss Gene Simmons of the rock band Kiss must have been a big fan of the 1999 shark thriller Deep Blue Seabecause he has just launched a new production company with Gary Hamilton (so … Read more