FOLLOWING FILMS

Crown of Shadows, released in 2025, is an independent medieval fantasy film that merges Gothic horror with sword-and-sorcery spectacle. Directed by Richard Campbell and produced under the Hex Studios banner, it runs just over two hours and explores a dark vision of power, betrayal, and supernatural corruption. The story takes place in the cursed land of Aberon, where Queen Ginnarra, played by Megan Tremethick, has murdered the king to seize the throne. Her reign is fueled by devotion to dark gods, and she proclaims herself the “prophet of the abyss.” Her brother, Prince Elderon (Andrew Gourlay), has lived in exile but returns to lead a rebellion against her tyranny. The conflict becomes more than just a family feud—it’s a struggle that pulls in dragons, cosmic horror, and ancient forces beyond human control. The drama hinges on a battle of wills between two siblings who both believe they are righteous, giving the film a psychological tension beneath its fantasy trappings. The film’s gr...

When Tsuburaya Productions announced Ultraman Decker in 2022, it was clear the series would be more than just another entry in the ever-expanding Ultra franchise. Marketed as a spiritual successor to Ultraman Dyna—just as Ultraman Trigger had honored Ultraman Tiga—the show set out to bridge nostalgia with a modern sensibility. Now, with the full series collected and capped off by the feature-length Finale: Journey to Beyond, fans can see the story in its entirety, and it proves to be one of the franchise’s most balanced blends of heroics, humanity, and high-stakes spectacle. The story begins in a not-so-distant future where Earth has enjoyed relative peace since the events of Trigger. But as is tradition in the Ultra Series, that calm is disrupted when a new wave of kaiju threats emerges. Humanity once again forms an elite defense team, GUTS-Select, updated with sleeker uniforms, new technology, and fresh recruits. At the heart of this is Kanata Asumi, portrayed by Hiroki Matsumoto. Ka...

After eight years away from the screen, three-time Academy Award winner Daniel Day-Lewis is returning to acting in Anemone, an upcoming supernatural horror film directed by his son, Ronan Day-Lewis, in his feature debut. The project marks the elder Day-Lewis’s first performance since Paul Thomas Anderson’s Phantom Thread (2017), which was originally announced as his final film. Anemone follows Ray Stoker (Daniel Day-Lewis) and his brother Jim (Sean Bean) as they confront dark, otherworldly forces tied to their family’s past. The cast also includes Samantha Morton, Samuel Bottomley, and Safia Oakley-Green. Ronan Day-Lewis co-wrote the screenplay with his father, making the project a deeply personal collaboration. The film’s creative team also includes Emmy-winning costume designer Jane Petrie (The Crown) and production designer Chris Oddy (Chernobyl). Anemone is set to premiere at the 2025 New York Film Festival before opening in select U.S. theaters on October 3, 2025, via Focus Featur...

Acclaimed comedian and podcast host Marc Maron is the subject of a new documentary, Are We Good?, which will open in New York and Los Angeles theaters on October 3, 2025, followed by nationwide theatrical events on October 5 and October 8. Tickets go on sale beginning September 3. Directed by filmmaker Steven Feinartz, the feature offers an intimate portrait of Maron as he navigates grief, personal reinvention, and the evolving world of stand-up comedy. The film has already made waves on the festival circuit, earning official selections at both the 2025 SXSW Film & TV Festival and the Tribeca Festival. In addition to Maron’s own story, Are We Good? features candid conversations with some of today’s most prominent comics, including Nate Bargatze, John Mulaney, David Cross, Michaela Watkins, W. Kamau Bell, Laurie Kilmartin, Sam Lipsyte, and Brendan McDonald. The documentary also incorporates rare footage from Maron’s long-running and influential WTF podcast, including interviews with...

Acclaimed filmmaker Nia DaCosta (Candyman, The Marvels) is set to deliver a daring reimagining of Henrik Ibsen’s classic play Hedda Gabler. Simply titled Hedda, the film stars Tessa Thompson in the title role, leading a powerhouse ensemble that includes Imogen Poots, Tom Bateman, Nicholas Pinnock, and Nina Hoss. Produced by Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Gabrielle Nadig, DaCosta, and Thompson, the film reframes Ibsen’s timeless story for a contemporary audience. Hedda centers on a woman caught between the ghosts of her past and the stifling constraints of her present. Over the course of one fateful night, suppressed emotions, dangerous desires, and simmering tensions erupt—unraveling lives in a storm of manipulation, passion, and betrayal. With DaCosta both writing and directing, the project promises a sharp, visceral take on one of theater’s most enduring explorations of love, power, and freedom. Hedda opens in select theaters on October 22 and will be available globally on Prime Video...

Friendship (2025) is a bold, often uncomfortable exploration of adult male connection that blends dark humor with moments of genuine emotional insight. Directed and written by Andrew DeYoung, the film stars Tim Robinson as Craig Waterman, a suburban father whose quiet, uneventful life is disrupted by the arrival of his charismatic neighbor, Austin Carmichael, played by Paul Rudd. What begins as casual neighborly interaction quickly evolves into a tense and often awkward exploration of obsession, loneliness, and the fragile nature of human bonds. Robinson’s performance is both remarkable and polarizing. He captures Craig’s social anxiety, desperation, and awkward charm in a way that makes the audience both cringe and empathize with him. There is a rawness to his portrayal, an unfiltered honesty that turns ordinary moments—awkward small talk, failed attempts at humor, and invasive curiosity—into powerful storytelling. Rudd, by contrast, brings a grounded charm that makes Austin feel real...