FOLLOWING FILMS

The much-anticipated four-part docuseries Breath of Fire is set to debut on Wednesday, October 23 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT, delivering a deep dive into the rise of Guru Jagat and the controversial underbelly of the Kundalini yoga movement. Directed by Hayley Pappas and Smiley Stevens, the series promises to unearth the mystique behind modern wellness culture, featuring the secret history of Kundalini yoga, its rise in the 1960s, and its more complex, often controversial, cultural ramifications in today’s wellness circles. Premiering weekly, Breath of Fire tackles head-on the evolution of Katie Griggs, a millennial YouTuber who skyrocketed to fame under the persona of Guru Jagat, founding the RA MA Institute in Los Angeles. Known for her signature white turban and her bold rebranding of Kundalini practices, Guru Jagat became an influential figure, bridging astrology, yoga, and celebrity culture. The docuseries explores the layers behind this enigmatic figure while tackling themes such as cult...

  Robert Eggers has a knack for weaving the eerie and the exquisite, and his latest project, Nosferatu , promises to be no exception. With a star-studded cast and a hauntingly intriguing premise, this film could be a noteworthy addition to the gothic horror genre. Eggers, known for his meticulous attention to detail and atmospheric storytelling in films like "The Witch" and The Lighthouse, takes on the iconic tale of  Nosferatu.   The film boasts an impressive cast featuring Bill Skarsgård, Nicholas Hoult, Lily-Rose Depp, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Corrin, Ralph Ineson, Simon McBurney, and the inimitable Willem Dafoe.  Skarsgård, fresh off his success as Pennywise, takes on the role of the vampire, while Depp portrays the young woman whose life becomes entangled in this sinister affair. At their core, all tellings of  Nosferatu  delve into themes of obsession and the darker sides of desire. I anticipate, the film will explore how these elements can lead to ...

Set in 1962 at a quantum mechanics conference in an isolated lodge nestled amid the towering landscapes of the Swiss Alps, THE UNIVERSAL THEORY is the story of a gifted young physicist, his curmudgeonly mentor, and an enigmatic jazz pianist who knows things about our wunderkind scientist that he’s never told another living soul. German director Timm Kröger—himself also a cinematographer—films his tale with an eye for the majestic natural beauty that surrounds our characters, effectively evoking the paranoid postwar era. Driven by astonishing twists and improbable coincidences, THE UNIVERSAL THEORY unravels a captivatingly complex chronicle with brain-tickling suspense. OPENS IN THEATERS SEPT. 27

In a small town in Maine, a young boy named George Banes is struggling to cope with the loss of his father. He finds solace in the company of a mysterious monkey, who leads him on a series of dangerous adventures. But as George becomes more and more attached to the monkey, he begins to realize that it is not what it seems. The Monkey is a terrifying new horror film from the mind of Stephen King, produced by James Wan, and written and directed by Osgood Perkins.  The Monkey is a must-see for fans of Stephen King and horror films alike. The film is scheduled for release in theaters on February 21, 2025 Here is the official trailer for The Monkey:

In a dystopian world where a radical government has unleashed a deadly poison to control population, only those with blood type AB positive remain unscathed. But instead of outright death, the rest of the population is left to suffer in a state of chronic illness, causing widespread chaos and panic. As the majority slowly succumbs to the effects of the poison, their only hope lies in receiving transfusions of AB positive blood from the few immune survivors, like Charlie and his granddaughter Maya. Living in the decrepit remains of an abandoned amusement park, Charlie is a renegade supplier of blood to the underground market. But their sanctuary is threatened by the iron-fisted rule of District 22's ruthless warden, Onslow, who will stop at nothing to save his own dying son. As Charlie and Maya fight to defend their haven and their own sanity, the eccentric duo must navigate through a world of danger and betrayal. POPULATION PURGE was written by Brian Johnson and Toby Osborne and di...

Written and Directed by Megan Park Starring Maisy Stella, Percy Hynes White, Maddie Ziegler, Kerrice Brooks and Aubrey Plaza In this fresh coming-of-age story, an 18th birthday mushroom trip brings free-spirited Elliott (Maisy Stella) face-to-face with her wisecracking 39-year-old self (Aubrey Plaza). But when Elliott’s “old ass” starts handing out warnings about what her younger self should and shouldn’t do, Elliott realizes she has to rethink everything about family, love, and what’s becoming a transformative summer. Exclusively in Theaters September 13

Directed by the acclaimed Alejandro Brugués ("Juan of the Dead") and penned by the writing duo Joe Russo & Chris Lamont, "The Inheritance" centers around the enigmatic Charles Abernathy, a billionaire nearing his 75th birthday. A shadow of fear hangs over Charles, who becomes convinced that someone – or something – is plotting his demise. "The Inheritance" boasts a stellar cast, including veteran actor Bob Gunton ("The Shawshank Redemption") as the enigmatic Charles Abernathy. Joining him are Peyton List ("Cobra Kai"), Briana Middleton ("The Flash"), Rachel Nichols ("Chicago Fire"), Austin Stowell ("Hunters"), David Walton ("New Girl"), and Chris Wood ("The Vampire Diaries"). With a captivating premise, a talented director at the helm, and a strong ensemble cast, "The Inheritance" promises to be a must-watch for fans of suspenseful thrillers and dysfunctional family dynamic...

  THE GRAB is a jaw-dropping global thriller combining hard-hitting journalism from The Center for Investigative Reporting with the compelling character-driven storytelling of director Gabriela Cowperthwaite (BLACKFISH), taking you around the globe from Arizona to Zambia, to reveal one of the world’s biggest and least known threats.

  After visiting a crime scene, an ambitious and insensitive tabloid crime photographer falls victim to a mysterious illness that makes him lose his five senses one by one. DISAPPEAR COMPLETELY is coming to Netflix on April 12th

  When an isolated man living at the back of a desolate caravan park is visited by a desperate young woman seeking shelter from a violent storm. As the savage storm worsens, these solitary souls begin to feel threatened - but who should really be afraid? Streaming On Shudder March 22nd

Elizabeth Hurley and Georgia Lock star in a sensual thriller with a devilish twist. On the anniversary of Rebecca’s (Lauren McQueen) death, Mia (Lock) returns to the Caribbean paradise where she and her best friend shared her final days. As Mia and sets out to unravel the mysterious events of her passing, old passions rise, new secrets are uncovered and Mia is pulled into a seductive world of sex, betrayal and murder. ON DIGITAL AND ON DEMAND: 4/5/2024

  Max Beyond tells the story of Max, a young boy held captive in a research facility. Using his ability to create rifts in the fabric of spacetime across parallel universes, he searches for the reality in which his brother Leon, a former-marine, manages to rescue him. With attempt after attempt ending in Leon’s death, the strain starts to take its toll on both brothers. When Max discovers his captors are using his power against him, he realizes he must stop focusing on how the story ends and rewrite the story from the beginning. The cast includes BAFTA-award winning actor Jane Perry (Cyberpunk 2077, Hitman, Returnal), Dave Fennoy (The Walking Dead) and Cade Tropeano (Black Bird). Motion capture performances from Ace Ruele (Eternals) and Alex Kong (Marvel Studio's What If?). Available on US Digital Platforms  April 23rd

In this gripping action-thriller, Adam (Luke Evans), an ex-con back in his old neighborhood after serving a 16-year stretch for murder, walks a rocky path of forgiveness toward the son who grew up without him, while the bitter, volatile brother of the youth he killed looms in the background. Meanwhile, Mike (Rory Culkin), sick of doing the bidding of his drug-dealing uncle (Alex Pettyfer), is desperate to leave his sordid life behind. When Adam and Mike’s paths converge, inescapable destiny will give way to violence…and a final, fleeting shot at redemption.  In Theaters, On Digital and On Demand on March 8

Zach Braff, Vanessa Hudgens, and Evelyne Brochu star in this heartwarming romantic comedy. Gordon, a hopeless romantic, finds his proposal plans are thrown into chaos when his girlfriend is swept away to Quebec by a job offer from her ex, a sophisticated celebrity chef. Determined to keep their love alive, Gordon leaves Brooklyn for her hometown, only to find himself hilariously out of his depth in attempting to charm her hard-to-impress, French-speaking family. In Theaters March 15 and on Digital March 19

Investigation Discovery, the leading true crime network, announced QUIET ON SET: THE DARK SIDE OF KIDS TV, a four-part docuseries that uncovers the toxic and dangerous culture behind some of the most iconic children’s shows of the late 1990s and early 2000s.  QUIET ON SET pulls back the curtain on an empire, built by creator Dan Schneider, that had an undeniable grip on popular culture. Series such as All That and The Amanda Show, among others, were obsessively consumed by children across the country and defined comedy for a generation. But behind the upbeat onscreen presence on these shows with questionable jokes and over-the-top sketches, QUIET ON SET reveals an insidious environment rife with allegations of abuse, sexism, racism, and inappropriate dynamics with its underage stars and crew. QUIET ON SET: THE DARK SIDE OF KIDS TV will premiere across two nights on ID from 9PM-11PM ET/PT on Sunday, March 17 and Monday, March 18. QUIET ON SET features unprecedented access to key cas...

  DIRECTED BY : Doug Liman SCREENPLAY BY : Anthony Bagarozzi, Charles Mondry BASED ON : the motion picture “Road House” screenplay by David Lee Henry and Hilary Henkin  STORY BY : Anthony Bagarozzi, Charles Mondry, David Lee Henry In this adrenaline-fueled reimagining of the 80s cult classic, ex-UFC fighter Dalton (Jake Gyllenhaal) takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to discover that this paradise is not all it seems.

UNDERDOGGS, directed by Charles Stone III and written by Danny Segal & Isaac Schamis, follows Jaycen "Two Js" Jennings (played by Snoop Dogg), a former professional football player who has hit rock bottom. As part of his sentence for a mistake he made, Jaycen is tasked with coaching the UNDERDOGGS, a rowdy pee-wee football team in Long Beach, California. Jaycen sees this as a chance to improve his public image and get his life back on track.  While coaching the UNDERDOGGS, Jaycen has to work hard to turn the team into champions. In the process, he reconnects with his past, including an old flame and some of his ex-teammates. Through coaching the team, Jaycen rediscovers his love for the game and the joy it brings. Only on Prime Video January 26

Americans Hanna and Liv are best friends backpacking in Australia. After they run out of money, Liv, looking for an adventure, convinces Hanna to take a temporary live-in job behind the bar of a pub called "The Royal Hotel" in a remote Outback mining town. Bar owner Billy and a host of locals give the girls a riotous introduction to Down Under drinking culture but soon Hanna and Liv find themselves trapped in an unnerving situation that grows rapidly out of their control. In Theaters October 6

Directed by Antoine Barraud Written by Antoine Barraud and Héléna  Klotz Starring Virginie Efira (Revoir Paris, Other People’s Children, Sibyl, Elle, Benedetta) Co-starring Bruno Salomone, Quim Gutierrez, Jacqueline Bisset, Valérie Donzelli, Nadav Lapid  Judith (Virginie Efira)’s life is split between two households in two countries. In Switzerland, she is Margot, a translator who lives with Abdel (Quim Gutierrez) and the little girl they are raising. In France, she is known as Judith and lives a glamorous life with acclaimed orchestra conductor Melvil (Bruno Salomone) and their two older boys. This fragile balance, based on complex lies and tightly scheduled back-and-forth trips, gradually begins to crack and veer dangerously off the rails. The mysterious reasons for her lies, and the complications that ensue from her efforts to keep the two lives separate, propel the third narrative feature from Antoine Barraud anchored by a virtuoso turn from Efira in all of her charact...

A powerful new feature documentary IN THE SHADOW OF BEIRUT, from the same team that produced Sundance 2019 selection GAZA, received its World Premiere at the prestigious Doc Edge Festival in New Zealand on June 1st 2023 where it picked up three awards. The film will continue to be presented at festivals worldwide. In the Shadow of Beirut is a searing, cinematic portrait of modern-day Lebanon as seen through the eyes of four families living in the impoverished Sabra and Shatila neighbourhoods of the city, scene of an infamous massacre in 1982.  Executive Producers include Hillary Clinton, Chelsea Clinton and Siobhan Sinnerton for Global Studio HiddenLight.  Filmed over four years with unique access to the families within these largely no-go areas for outsiders and co-directed by Stephen Gerard Kelly (debut film) and Garry Keane (Gaza, 2019), In the Shadow of Beirut is marked by a deep intimacy with its subjects and a bold cinematic style, with much of its visual and character-l...