My first film on Day 11 of the Fantasia International Film Festival was the Canadian Premiere of the South Korean fantasy/comedy film Naeanui Geunom aka The Dude In Me. It opened in South Korean theaters back in early January.
Reviews
Review – Skin (2019)
I’d not heard of Skin when it made it’s way to me, but the topic of a reformed white supremacist in today’s racially charged world with the backing of A24, I was interested to see how it played out. While I can see what the film is going for, I think it’s missing a few key steps in making the whole thing work properly.
Review – Satan’s Slaves (1980) : Fantasia International Film Festival!
My second film on Day 10 of the Fantasia International Film Festival was the midnight screening of the 1980 Indonesian supernatural/horror film Pengabdi Setan aka Satan’s Slaves. It was the International Premiere of the new 2K restoration presented by US distributor Severin Films. The screening was part of the festival’s Fantasia Retro series.
Review – 8 (2019) : Fantasia International Film Festival!
My first film on Day 10 of the Fantasia International Film Festival was the World Premiere of the South African drama/folkloric horror film 8. The film is part of the Cheval Noir Competition, “Fantasia’s flagship juried competition, a global selection of varied genre works from new and established, groundbreaking and unconventional auteurs.”
Review – Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)
Logan Myerz reviews Quentin Tarantino‘s 9th film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Margot Robbie.
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“A faded television actor and his stunt double strive to achieve fame and success in the film industry during the final years of Hollywood’s Golden Age in 1969 Los Angeles.”
**Official Trailer** GWEN starring Maxine Peake and Eleanor Worthington-Cox – In Theaters August 16th!
“Gwen is a young girl desperately trying to hold her home together – struggling with her mother’s mysterious illness, her father’s absence and a ruthless mining company encroaching on their land. As a growing darkness begins to take grip of her home, the local community grows suspicious and turns on Gwen and her family.”
Review – The Wretched (2019) : Fantasia International Film Festival!
My only film on Day 9 of the Fantasia International Film Festival was the World Premiere of the US horror film The Wretched. The film is part of the Cheval Noir Competition, “Fantasia’s flagship juried competition, a global selection of varied genre works from new and established, groundbreaking and unconventional auteurs.”
**Official Trailer** THE FANATIC by Fred Durst starring John Travolta and Devon Sawa – In Theaters August 30th!
“Moose is a rabid movie fan who is obsessed with his favourite celebrity action hero, Hunter Dunbar. When he is cheated out of his opportunity to finally meet Hunter, Moose gets a little help from his friend Leah, a well-connected paparazzi photographer, who knows how to find celebrity homes. Moose turns to stalking to get the celebrity interaction he feels he deserves, and while harmless at first, Moose’s actions begin to take a dark turn as his obsession grows stronger. As the visits continue to escalate, Hunter Dunbar finds himself in increasing danger.”
Directed By:
Fred Durst
Written By:
Dave Bekerman and Fred Durst
Starring:
John Travolta, Devon Sawa, Ana Golja
The Fanatic In Theaters – August 30, 2019
On Demand / Digital – September 6, 2019
Shazam! #PhellasGiveAway Winner and Alita: Battle Angel 4K Steelbook Unboxing!
Logan Myerz announces the winner of the Shazam! #PhellasGiveAway and unboxes the new Alita: Battle Angel Best Buy 4k/3D Steelbook! Stay tuned for more giveaways in a few weeks!
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Vertical Entertainment Acquires “MISS VIRGINIA” starring Uzo Aduba
Vertical Entertainment has acquired the North America distribution rights to Miss Virginia, a drama inspired by a true story of a struggling inner-city mother who sacrifices everything to give her son a good education. Unwilling to allow her son to stay in a dangerous school, she launches a movement that could save his future — and that of thousands like him. Starring Uzo Aduba (Orange Is the New Black), Matthew Modine (Stranger Things), Aunjanue Ellis (The Help), and Vanessa Williams (Ugly Betty). Vertical Entertainment will be releasing the film in select theaters and on VOD October 18th!
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