Paramount Pictures recently released the official poster for their upcoming film "Overlord". The film stars Jovan Adepo, Wyatt Russell, Pilou Asbæk, Mathilde Ollivier,
John Magaro and Iain de Caestecker.
"Overlord" hits theaters on November 9th.
Plot Synopsis:
With only hours until D-Day, a team of American paratroopers drop into Nazi-occupied France to carry out a mission that’s crucial to the invasion's success. Tasked with destroying a radio transmitter atop a fortified church, the desperate soldiers join forces with a young French villager to penetrate the walls and take down the tower. But, in a mysterious Nazi lab beneath the church, the outnumbered G.I.s come face-to-face with enemies unlike any the world has ever seen. From producer J.J. Abrams, Overlord is a thrilling, pulse-pounding action adventure with a twist.
Dark Star Entertainment recently released the official poster and
trailer for their upcoming documentary "King Cohen". The film focuses on
writer/director Larry Cohen and the films that he has been involved in.
The documentary also features interviews from Martin Scorsese, J.J
Abrams, Joe Dante, Mick Garris, John Landis, Fred Williamson and Larry
Cohen himself.
"King Cohen" hits theaters in limited release and on July 27th.
Press Release:
The
highly anticipated King Cohen, the true story of writer, producer,
director, creator and all-around maverick, Larry Cohen, will receive a
full theatrical run across the U.S - including Los Angeles and New York -
beginning July 27 courtesy Dark Star Pictures.
Cohen,
best known for resourceful low-budget horror and thriller films that
combine social commentary with prerequisite scares and welcome humor, is
responsible for celluloid classics including Black Caesar, It’s Alive,
Q: The Winged Serpent, and The Stuff. He was also a major player in the
Blaxploitation films of the 1970s, as well as a prominent Hollywood
screenwriter (Phone Booth).
The acclaimed film features
interviews with such industry luminaries as Martin Scorsese, J.J
Abrams, Joe Dante, Mick Garris, John Landis, Fred Williamson as well as
Cohen himself. Cohen’s remarkable one-of-a-kind career, from 60’s TV
series creator (Branded, The Invaders), to 70’s and 80’s independent
film icon and beyond, is chronicled with freewheeling and insightful
verve.
Winner of the 2017 Fantasia Fest Best
Documentary Feature Audience Award, King Cohen hails from Rondo
Award-winning writer/director Steve Mitchell, whose film and television
credits include co-writing the beloved cult horror/comedy Chopping Mall.
King Cohen is a La-La Land Entertainment production, in association
with Big And Tall Pictures and Off The Cliff Productions. It is directed
and produced by Steve Mitchell and produced by Matt Verboys and Dan
McKeon.
King Cohen begins its theatrical run July 27 in markets including Los Angeles and New York.
Special
event screenings of the film will also be held throughout July and
August in cities including Asheville, VA and Yonkers,NY.
Synopsis:
Buckle up for KING COHEN, the true story of writer, producer, director,
creator and all-around maverick, Larry Cohen. Told through compelling
live interviews, stills and film/TV clips, the people who helped fulfill
his vision, and industry icons such as Martin Scorsese, J.J. Abrams,
John Landis, Michael Moriarty, Fred Williamson, Yaphet Kotto and many
more, including Larry himself, bring one-of-a-kind insight into the
work, process and legacy of a true American film auteur. Few can boast
of a career as remarkable or prolific, spanning more than 50 years of
entertaining audiences worldwide.
Dark Star Entertainment recently released the official poster and trailer for their upcoming documentary "King Cohen". The film focuses on writer/director Larry Cohen and the films that he has been involved in. The documentary also features interviews from Martin Scorsese, J.J Abrams, Joe Dante, Mick Garris, John Landis, Fred Williamson and Larry Cohen himself.
"King Cohen" hits theaters in limited release and on July 27th.
Press Release:
The highly anticipated King Cohen, the true story of writer, producer, director, creator and all-around maverick, Larry Cohen, will receive a full theatrical run across the U.S - including Los Angeles and New York - beginning July 27 courtesy Dark Star Pictures.
Cohen, best known for resourceful low-budget horror and thriller films that combine social commentary with prerequisite scares and welcome humor, is responsible for celluloid classics including Black Caesar, It’s Alive, Q: The Winged Serpent, and The Stuff. He was also a major player in the Blaxploitation films of the 1970s, as well as a prominent Hollywood screenwriter (Phone Booth).
The acclaimed film features interviews with such industry luminaries as Martin Scorsese, J.J Abrams, Joe Dante, Mick Garris, John Landis, Fred Williamson as well as Cohen himself. Cohen’s remarkable one-of-a-kind career, from 60’s TV series creator (Branded, The Invaders), to 70’s and 80’s independent film icon and beyond, is chronicled with freewheeling and insightful verve.
Winner of the 2017 Fantasia Fest Best Documentary Feature Audience Award, King Cohen hails from Rondo Award-winning writer/director Steve Mitchell, whose film and television credits include co-writing the beloved cult horror/comedy Chopping Mall. King Cohen is a La-La Land Entertainment production, in association with Big And Tall Pictures and Off The Cliff Productions. It is directed and produced by Steve Mitchell and produced by Matt Verboys and Dan McKeon.
King Cohen begins its theatrical run July 27 in markets including Los Angeles and New York.
Special event screenings of the film will also be held throughout July and August in cities including Asheville, VA and Yonkers,NY.
Synopsis: Buckle up for KING COHEN, the true story of writer, producer, director, creator and all-around maverick, Larry Cohen. Told through compelling live interviews, stills and film/TV clips, the people who helped fulfill his vision, and industry icons such as Martin Scorsese, J.J. Abrams, John Landis, Michael Moriarty, Fred Williamson, Yaphet Kotto and many more, including Larry himself, bring one-of-a-kind insight into the work, process and legacy of a true American film auteur. Few can boast of a career as remarkable or prolific, spanning more than 50 years of entertaining audiences worldwide.
'STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS': Five Stars (Out of Five)
The seventh installment in the immensely popular space opera film series; and the first chapter in over ten years. It takes place 30 years after the events of 'RETURN OF THE JEDI'; when the Galactic Empire has now become 'The First Order', and the rebel alliance has now become the 'Resistance'. The story deals with a First Order stormtrooper, named Finn, who's looking for redemption; after gaining possession of a map, to Luke Skywaler's whereabouts. The film was directed by J.J. Abrams; and it was written by Abrams, Michael Arndt and Lawrence Kasdan (who also co-wrote 'THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK' and 'RETURN OF THE JEDI'). Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Peter Mayhew, Anthony Daniels and Kenny Baker all reprise their roles, from the original trilogy; and they're joined by newcomers Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Adam Driver and Oscar Isaac. The series creator, George Lucas, returned as a creative consultant; and John Williams once again scored the music (as he did all six previous chapters, in the franchise). I think it's the most entertaining movie, I've seen, in 35 years!
We first learn that Luke Skywalker (Hamill) has gone missing; and due to his absence, the ruthless First Order has gained power, and control, over the galaxy. Princess Leia Organa (Fisher) is now a general, of the Resistance, and she believes finding Luke is humanity's only hope. She sends her best X-wing fighter pilot, named Poe Dameron (Isaac), to the desert planet of Jakku; in order to locate a map, which can lead to her brother's whereabouts. On his mission Poe meets a stormtrooper, looking for redemption, named Finn (Boyega). Finn joins Poe in his adventure; he also later teams up with a scavenger, named Rey (Ridley), and a veteran war hero, named Han Solo (Ford).
The film is definitely the best written, of the entire franchise; with clever, witty dialogue (for the first time, in the series). It also has the most humanity, and thoughtful drama (I cried multiple times). It's surreal seeing Han, Luke, Leia, Chewbacca, and other original cast members, on the big screen again (in a new movie); and I think it was justifiable asking Fisher and Hamill to lose weight, for their parts (it's necessary to the roles they're playing). The new characters are also extremely likable, and soon to be classic, as well. Ridley is a revelation, and I think she rivals Jennifer Lawrence; for one of the best performances of the year! Driver, Boyega and Isaac are all fantastic as well; and Ford is, once again, classic! The movie (without question) deserves several Oscar nominations; for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, acting and more. The approach Abrams takes, to the material, is exactly right (it's traditional, old fashioned filmmaking). The film is everything you could possibly expect (or want) from a 'STAR WARS' movie; it's funny, heartfelt, touching and action-packed. All of the best parts of the previous installments, with none of the cheese! It's at least the best in the series since 'THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK'!
