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For a while, Apple TV+’s adaptation of Dennis Tafoya’s Dope Thief fits into one of my favorite subgenres of crime fiction: Longtime friends, bonded by shared trauma, engage in petty crime to survive, only to find themselves caught up in something bigger and more dangerous than they could have imagined.

Never quite a buddy comedy, but definitely a morbidly funny thriller fueled by economic desperation, Dope Thief gets off to an extremely promising start.

Stars Brian Tyree Henry and Wagner Moura have the instant and volatile chemistry of men who have weathered so many dark moments together that they love each other even when they hate each other. Series creator Peter Craig has a good grasp on the obscenity-filled, vernacular-peppered language of this world. Pilot director Ridley Scott grounds the story in the urban grit of its Philadelphia and Philadelphia-adjacent locations.

The story in Dope Thief starts small and then things escalate and,...

Mafia movies are known for their raw depiction of an underworld of crime and corruption and everything that stems from those. Some are simply better than others, although when it comes to the mafia genre, it doesn't get any better thanThe Godfather. Francis Ford Coppola's film portrayed the mob as a criminal organization with all sorts of characters loosely based on real-life people. But as grounded as the film was, you don't exactly think of "realism" when you see it. Thankfully, real-life former mobster Anthony Ruggiano Jr. has some insight into what's real and what's not in The Godfather.

The 1972 epic crime drama revolutionized the industry with a deeply compelling story about Vito and Michael Corleone, a father and son who face their true nature as they commit the ultimate betrayal of their family. Widely considered one of the best movies ever made, The Godfather was a remarkable game-changer...

Looking for something to stream that won’t break the bank? From award-winning films like Craig Gillespie’s “I, Tonya” and Sarah Polley’s “Women Talking” to thrillers like David Fincher’s “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo,” Mubi is bringing a new slate of films to the ad-supported platform.

If binging is more your speed, new TV shows added to Tubi in March will include the 1971 classic “All In The Family,” the sitcom “Community” and the “Men in Black” series. And for those looking for frights, the first four “Insidious” films will be available to stream.

Along with the updated library, Tubi is also premiering three original thrillers.

Here are all the new titles coming to Tubi in March:

Tubi Original Thrillers

“My Husband’s Mistress” follows a successful businesswoman as she discovers her husband’s affair and sets out to destroy his career — and life. (3/14)

“Invasive 2: Getaway” follows a woman,...

Tubi, Fox’s free streaming service, has announced its list of March titles. The Tubi March 2025 slate features new Tubi Originals, TV series, and numerous action, art house, Black cinema, comedy, documentary, drama, horror, kids and family, romance, sci-fi and fantasy, thriller and Western titles.

As a leading ad-supported video-on-demand service, the company engages diverse audiences through a personalized experience and the world’s largest content library of over 250,000 movies and TV episodes, a growing collection of exclusive Originals, and nearly 250 live channels.

You can watch the Tubi March 2025 lineup for free on Android and iOS mobile devices, Amazon Echo Show, Google Nest Hub Max, Comcast Xfinity X1, and Cox Contour.

You can also watch the service on connected television devices such as Amazon Fire TV, Vizio TVs, Sony TVs, Samsung TVs, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and on the Tubi site.

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Screening in Sundance’s Premieres section, Kiss of the Spider Woman is a reimagining of the 1985 film set amid Argentina’s Dirty War, with one prisoner relating his favorite Hollywood musical to the other. The film is directed by Bill Condon, whose credits include Dreamgirls, Gods and Monsters, and both parts of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn. Brian Kates served as the film’s editor, having worked with Condon many years ago. Below, Kates explains the importance of maintaining connections and how the filmmakers devised a method to edit the movie as quickly as the movie’s structure necessitated. […]

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Screening in Sundance’s Premieres section, Kiss of the Spider Woman is a reimagining of the 1985 film set amid Argentina’s Dirty War, with one prisoner relating his favorite Hollywood musical to the other. The film is directed by Bill Condon, whose credits include Dreamgirls, Gods and Monsters, and both parts of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn. Brian Kates served as the film’s editor, having worked with Condon many years ago. Below, Kates explains the importance of maintaining connections and how the filmmakers devised a method to edit the movie as quickly as the movie’s structure necessitated. […]

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Nightbitch's cast extends boasts some impressive talent opposite Amy Adams' commanding performance. Nightbitch is a black comedy riff on a classic creature feature, combining the themes of films like An American Werewolf in London with an exploration of motherhood. The film centers around Amy Adams' nameless Mother, who finds herself increasingly frustrated by her domestic life as a mother and wife above all else. Mother finds new freedom in the evenings however, especially as she steadily seems to begin transforming into a dog.

Although the overall film received mixed reviews from critics, Amy Adams' Nightbitch has become a streaming success on Hulu. While the film is anchored by Amy Adams' impressive central performance, the movie also features a strong supporting cast who bring out different shades of the lead character. The stars of Nightbitch range from veterans of the silver screen to modern character actors, all in service of...

Sean “Diddy” Combs appeared in court on Wednesday for a hearing in his federal sex trafficking case.

And according to witnesses in the courtroom, the disgraced music mogul’s months behind bars have taken an obvious toll.

Courtroom sources say Diddy attempted to put on a brave face, greeting his children and offering holiday wishes to the assembled reporters.

Diddy performs onstage during the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on September 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for MTV)

But it seems that his appearance served as a testament to the difficulty of life at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center.

Diddy Shows Signs of Strain In Latest Court Appearance

Law & Crime Network reporter alleged that Diddy had become noticeably thinner since his last public appearance, with far more gray hairs.

“He appeared just astonishingly thinner, which you can expect [from him being] inside a federal detention...

Brad Pitt played a hitman in Andrew Dominik's Killing Them Softly, a film that revolves around a mob poker game that went wrong. Similar to John Wick, Pitt's character's job is to take care of those who need to be taken care of; but unlike Wick, Pitt's Jackie has his own way of carrying out a hit. He prefers to handle violence with a gentle hand, relatively speaking. In many ways, Jackie resembles Keanu Reeves' Baba Yaga, whose presence automatically delivers a chilling note.

While the two both use a gun, Jackie has a similar mentality to Mads Mikkelsen's Dr. Hannibal Lecter. He likes to toy with his prey and makes sure that they won't see where the bullets are coming from. Jackie also has a signature overkill. However, while John Wick is a successful mob film with excellent world-building and character development beyond Reeves' star power,...

Angelina Jolie was hurt because Brad Pitt worked with Harvey Weinstein (Photo Credit – Wikimedia/Facebook)

“It was hard for me when Brad did,” said Angelina Jolie, and yeah, we get it. That moment when her ex-husband, Brad Pitt, chose to work with Harvey Weinstein—after she’d already made it clear how much of a predator he was—still stings. You’d think he’d know better.

Jolie opened up in a The Guardian interview, spilling the details of her traumatic run-in with Weinstein when she was just 21, on the set of Playing By Heart in 1998. She was young, trying to make her mark in Hollywood, but Weinstein’s advances crossed a line. “The attempt and the experience of the attempt is an assault,” she said. And yet, she survived it, but the scars were deep. Jolie didn’t just walk away from Weinstein—she bolted, warned everyone in her circle,...

James Gandolfini will always be best remembered for playing the iconic anti-hero Tony Soprano on The Sopranos, as the groundbreaking HBO crime drama is still hailed as one of the greatest dramatic television shows ever made. Tony was a character who shaped the way that modern television anti-heroes were depicted, but it was hardly the first time that Gandolfini took on a role in a gritty crime project; his other memorable roles included Get Shorty, The Drop, Killing Them Softly, and The Man Who Wasnt There, among others. However, Gandolfinis performance in the Tony Scott film True Romance is the scariest of his career, and somehow managed to get even more intense than The Sopranos.

When James Gandolfini ended his star-making turn as Tony Soprano in HBO's The Sopranos in 2007, it freed him up to pursue a film career that would allow the gifted actor to showcase many talents. He would go on to play characters that were nothing like the intimidating mafioso, but his role as Mickey in Killing Them Softly is as close as he would come to replicating the Emmy award-winning role.

Jamie Foxx has allegedly claimed that imprisoned rapper Diddy was responsible for his 2023 hospitalization.

Sources say Foxx made the surprising claim during a recent standup performance.

As you may recall, Foxx was hospitalized in April of last year following an unspecified medical emergency.

Jamie Foxx attends the “Creed III” European Premiere at Cineworld Leicester Square on February 15, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Joe Maher/Getty Images)

While he’s spoken about the situation several times since, the situation remains shrouded in secrecy.

Earlier this month, Foxx took to the stage to film his upcoming Netflix standup special, “What Had Had Happened Was.”

And at least one witness claims that the comic offered up some shocking new details about his health issues.

Jamie Foxx Allegedly Made a Shocking Claim About Diddy Jamie Foxx attends the “Day Shift” Dallas Fan Screening at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Lake Highlands on August 05, 2022 in Dallas, Texas.

If there’s one thing Angelina Jolie is known for, it’s her fierce determination. With a bold personality, she’s always made it clear she knows what she wants, and that didn’t change when she crossed paths with Harvey Weinstein.

Angelina Jolie in The Tourist (Credits: Sony Pictures)

When she was still pretty young, she had an encounter with the former Miramax executive, and she didn’t hold back in describing just how awful the experience was. The actress even had a fight with her ex-husband Brad Pitt when she saw him working on projects that had Weinstein’s name attached. To this day, she’s still very outspoken about her feelings toward the convicted s*x offender.

Angelina Jolie Walked Away From Movie Role Due To Harvey Weinstein Angelina Jolie in Salt (Credits: Sony Pictures)

In 2020, Harvey Weinstein was convicted of s*x crimes after being accused by several actresses.

Insiders say no one is more disgusted by the news of Diddy’s alleged crimes than the rapper’s former friend and protege Justin Bieber.

Bieber was just 15 when he first made Diddy’s acquaintance.

And those who know the pop icon best say he would have kept his distance if he’d had any inkling of the sort of activity that was taking place at the now-infamous “Diddy parties.”

Justin Bieber performs onstage during An Evening With Justin Bieber at Staples Center on November 13, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images for Universal Music) Justin Bieber Stressed Over ‘History With Diddy,’ Insider Claims

One source says that Justin is “completely disgusted” by the allegations against Diddy and that he has been “advised” to “stay as far away as possible” from the disgraced mogul.

“Justin is in a hard place mentally right now,” the source told Us Weekly.

In 2012, filmmaker Andrew Dominik released the follow-up to his critically acclaimed film, The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford; its name, Killing Them Softly. Unfolding during the 2008 Presidential election, this film tells the story of a hitman hired to tie up loose ends following the robbery of a high-stakes Mafia poker game.

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At the time of its release, Killing Them Softly became a misunderstood failure in nearly every sense of the word, one that earned the rarest of cinematic audience scores and almost burnt down all the goodwill its relatively novice filmmaker had made for himself. If Killing Them Softly is remembered for anything today, it's for being one of the final movies to feature...

Disgraced hip hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is reportedly enduring some horrendous prison conditions.

As you’re likely aware, Diddy was arrested last month on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering.

He was denied bail and has therefore been residing at Brooklyn’s infamous Metropolitan Detention Center.

Diddy performs onstage during the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on September 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for MTV)

The facility has long had a reputation for squalid conditions. And apparently Diddy’s circumstances are worse than those of most inmates.

Diddy Said to Be Struggling With Deplorable Prison Conditions

That’s because Diddy has reportedly been assigned to the prison’s Special Housing Unit for his protection.

The most recent updates on the rapper’s situation come courtesy of independent journalist Jessica Reed Krauss.

Sean â€.Diddyâ€. Combs accepts the BET Lifetime Achievement Award onstage...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been such a coveted hub of entertainment that it’s either the place where everyone is or everyone wants to be. The popularity of the franchise comes with its own perks, as you get access to unlimited resources, and people from every country that has an accessible film theater become familiar with your work. But it has its downsides because the franchise works like a conveyor belt and every project has a stupid deadline that stifles creativity. And since a lot of directors are in there, sometimes for very long periods of time, it’s interesting to see how the process of making a Marvel project has affected their vision and whether that change is palpable in their post-mcu career. Jon Favreau made the amazing Chef and then went right into the conveyor belt with Disney remakes and Star Wars’ Mandalorian IP. James Gunn made the fantastic The Suicide Squad.

Sometimes you think you have a good read on someone, and then you proceed to regret ever having thought that way in the first place. "Why did I even consider this person to be decent?" Or vice versa they were good all along; how dare I have thought anything different? But many of us are just too darn polite to speak up when we're stuck in a social situation that is simply choking us on a mental and psychological level. Why do we endure it? "Because you let us," says one remarkable character from Blumhouse's latest offering. If Speak No Evil sounds familiar, that's because it is to loyal horror fans, at least.

A Danish feature of the same name was released just two years back, from writer-director Christian Tafdrup and now, an updated version has been quickly written for the screen and directed by James Watkins. The deliciously warped...

Since its release in 2012, Killing Them Softly has often gone overlooked as a great mob crime movie. While it earned a critics' score of 74% on Rotten Tomatoes, the film grossed just under $40 million and seemed to largely go under the radar. Killing Them Softly stars Brad Pitt as hitman Jackie Cogan, who's hired by mob boss Driver (Richard Jenkins) to find and kill the guys who robbed his private poker game, stealing about one hundred thousand dollars. At surface level, this is just your typical crime movie, where a gun-for-hire needs to kill some targets.

But there's actually a much deeper theme at the core of this film. Killing Them Softly depicts the death of the American Dream, this make-believe notion that here in America, anyone can find a better life -- and here's how the movie captures that.

Killing Them Softly's Story Reflects the 2008 Economic Crisis

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Ray Liotta's final film, 1992, is dividing critics but impressing audiences. The heist drama, set in L.A. following the Rodney King verdict, was not the last film Liotta worked on, but it is the last of his projects to be released. 1992 landed in select theaters on August 30th. The film follows a shopkeeper who must save his son from an angry mob during the 1992 L.A. uprising after the Rodney King verdict and centers around two families.

The film currently holds a 68% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with its audience score sitting much higher at 92%. While its score still lands the film in the fresh category, there is a significant difference between the two. So why the disparity? Critics' opinions of the film range from love for its cast to criticism of a generic plot and the fact that, despite being set during the L.A. riots, those events "take place in the backdrop.

Jon Watts will "let the audience decide" if he makes a 'Wolfs' sequel.The 43-year-old director helmed the new action-comedy film - which stars George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Amy Ryan - and Jon has now revealed that he's open to the possibility of making a sequel, if the fans call for it.Jon told Vanity Fair: "Apple’s been talking to me about a sequel since I turned in my cut in December. That’s always been an ongoing discussion. "I absolutely did not write the movie with a sequel in mind. But it was very fun to make, so I don’t know, I think you let the audience decide if they want to see more."Jon relished the experience of working with George, 63, and Brad, 60.The director revealed that he particularly admires their versatility as actors, which allows them to switch between different genres and characters.

Let’s remember the interesting thrillers of the past years, which once pleased us, but then forgotten. These films have not lost their advantages over time and are still able to bring pleasure. They are worth watching them again. As part of this series of articles, you and I should try to remember as many good thrillers as possible. I’m sure we can do it! Additionally, if you’re looking for a way to unwind after watching these thrilling movies, consider checking out this gambling website Stay casino login for an exciting and relaxing gaming experience.

A Perfect Getaway, 2009 IMDb: 6.5; Kinopoisk: 6.9; Critics’ Choice: 62% (138)

A suspenseful American thriller with a few amusing surprises in its plot. It was directed by David Touhy, known for his fantastic trilogy of films about a popular character called Riddick. Milla Jovovich, Steve Zahn, Timothy Olyphant and Chris Hemsworth have the lead roles.

In the era of television, few characters have managed to leave an indelible mark as Tony Soprano, portrayed by the late James Gandolfini. His portrayal in HBO’s The Sopranos garnered him critical acclaim and accolades, thus garnering a devoted fan base that continues to remember his legacy.

Late actor James Gandolfini in Killing Them Softly (2012)

The show itself is a masterpiece that made an enduring legacy in popular culture, thanks to different elements apart from the lead character. Although the show ended in 2007, things got spiced up again when the actor reprised his role for an advertisement that instantly became a classic piece.

James Gandolfini Reprised His The Sopranos Role for an Ad

Back in 2012, James Gandolfini surprised the audience with a hilarious commercial for a satellite provider named Yes. What’s more surprising in the advertisement is the fact that the actor reprised his renowned portrayal of Tony Soprano,...

Exclusive: Vincent Pastore, who recurred as Donnie “Glasses” Sisto in Season 2 of Gravesend, has been promoted to series regular for the upcoming third season. Additionally, Vincent Curatola and Talia Shire have joined the cast as series regulars for Season 3.

Set in 1986, Gravesend follows Benny, a soldier in the Colezzo crime family who is torn between the good that his devout Catholic parents taught him and the life his Mafioso cousin Charlie (Chris Tardio) showed him. Benny chooses to follow in Charlie’s footsteps and in turn, denounces his father.

In Season 2, viewers learned who was behind the hit against Benny Zerletta (series creator William DeMeo) in the church. Also, in a twist, Benny headed to Miami.

Pastore portrays Donnie Sisto, the Consigliere, who works directly under the boss Cesar Tremaldo (Chazz Palminteri), boss of the Colezzo Family.

Curatola plays Larry Sisto, the brother of Donnie (Consigliere), who is a Captain,...

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The moment you see a recognizable face like Scoot McNairy's, your cinephile radar lights up. "Oh yeah! That guy! Love him," you might find yourself saying. McNairy is everywhere these days, often in standout supporting performances. You've seen him on both the big and small screen, in commercial projects and smaller efforts: Love Life on Max, A Quiet Place Part II, Killing Them Softly. He even voices King Lizard on Prime Video's beloved animated series Invincible.

He usually shines in the supporting cast, but when he's allowed to lead (as in the brilliant improv sci-fi film Monsters and the AMC series Halt and Catch Fire), he's electric. McNairy holds the screen well in the new film, Blood for Dust, alongside other acclaimed performers like Kit Harington, Josh Lucas, and Stephen Dorff. We recently caught up with McNairy to learn more about...

Harvey Weinstein is currently serving a twenty-three-year sentence in prison for r-pe and s-xual assault. Of course, this might not have been possible without the many prominent actresses who built up the courage to talk about the heinous acts of the disgraced producer, Angelina Jolie included.

Harvey Weinstein on The Graham Norton Show

After Harvey Weinstein tried to make unwanted and inappropriate advances against Angelina Jolie when she was just 21, the actress swore that she would never work with him ever again. She stayed true to the promise she made herself, but when her then-partner Brad Pitt wouldn’t do the same, she got absolutely furious, rightly so.

Angelina Jolie’s Argument with Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie in Mr. and Mrs. Smith

Back in 2017, the New York Times released an investigation made against Harvey Weinstein and his horrible acts against women in the industry. From Gwyneth Paltrow to Katherine Kendall,...

Matt Reeves’ The Batman and Denis Villeneuve’s Dunes: Part One share a unique but fascinating connection: their cinematography. Both films, despite being modern releases, boast a visual style reminiscent of the 1970s. This unique appearance was achieved by meticulous design.

Robert Pattinson as Batman

Reeves and his cinematographer Greg Fraser took a unique approach to capturing the visual elements of The Batman. Taking inspiration from gritty 1970s thrillers like Clute and All the President’s Men, they’ve deliberately opted for classic anamorphic lenses.

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And, the same technique, that combines the power of digital filmmaking with the classic charm of making a movie. was also used in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part One, where the cinematographer was Greig Fraser again.

How Does The Batman and Dune: Part One Share a Visual Secret?...

Jonathan Glazer’s return to filmmaking was highly anticipated. His first two films Sexy Beast and Birth were widely acclaimed, but it took nearly a decade for Glazer to complete another project. He developed Under the Skin for almost a decade before debuting it at the Telluride Film Festival in 2013. Under the Skin was widely celebrated by film critics and ardent science fiction fans, but general audiences seemed to be baffled by the surrealist body horror story. It’s hardly the first time that a brilliant, challenging arthouse film was met with contempt from general audiences, with films like Killing Them Softly, Solaris, The Box, and mother! having earned F Cinemascores. With all that being said, Under the Skin can be a difficult text to decipher after only one viewing. It may take subsequent rewatches to fully comprehend the metaphorical, psychological, and literal implications of Under the Skin's alien encounter story.

One of HBO’s former hot properties returns in a big way this January, as True Detective season four finally arrives on the service. Will this be a return to form for the gritty show? Well, that remains unclear, but this time around the anthology series will follow detectives Liz Danvers (Jodie Foster) and Evangeline Navarro (Kali Reis) as the long winter darkness in Alaska. When eight people at the Tsalal Arctic Research Station vanish without a trace, these detectives need to get on the case quickly.

Also hitting Max this month is the final season of Sort Of. Season three finds Sabi (Bilal Baig) dealing with the unexpected death of their father, and making some big life choices as a result.

Here’s everything coming to (and leaving) HBO and Max this month…

HBO and Max New Releases – January 2024

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Max’s January 2024 lineup includes season four of True Detective, led by Oscar-winner Jodie Foster, as well as the third and final season of Sort Of with Bilal Baig. Max is also kicking off the new year with the debut of On The Roam, an eight-part documentary series featuring Aquaman star Jason Momoa.

The streaming service’s January 2024 roster includes the return of Real Time with Bill Maher for season 22, along with the seventh season of Rick and Morty. The critically acclaimed documentary Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project arrives on January 8.

Series & Films Arriving On Max In January 2024:

January 1

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The A-Team (2010)

After Earth (2013)

Alvin and The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009)

Aniara (2019)

Austenland (2013)

Bachelorette (2012)

Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me (2013)

Body at Brighton Rock (2019)

Booty Call (1997)

The Breakfast Club (1985)

The Brothers (2001)

Cabin Fever (2003)

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Prime Video has a fair amount in store for subscribers in November, as the uber-violent hit animated show Invincible returns for its highly anticipated second season. Based on the iconic comic book by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley, season two will find super-powered protagonist Mark attempting to rebuild his life after finding out the truth about his father Nolan.

Elsewhere on the streamer, the producing team behind the James Bond movies are out to spin the franchise in a completely different direction by debuting their curious new globe-trotting adventure series, pitched somewhere between a quiz show and a treasure hunt. 007: Road To A Million features Brian Cox as the game’s “mastermind”, watching over the contestants as they try to win a million quid.

Here’s everything coming to Amazon Prime Video and Freevee this month. Amazon Originals are accompanied by an asterisk!

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Pain Hustlers tackles the greed of American capitalism and the lasting effects of the opioid crisis, shedding light on the loss of ethics and Big Pharma's corruption. The film is a cautionary tale of corporate greed and fraud, exposing how the American medical system was used for profit during the opioid crisis. Movies similar to Pain Hustlers include The Wolf of Wall Street, All the Beauty and the Bloodshed, Bad Education, Pain & Gain, Little Woods, Spring Breakers, Boogie Nights, Killing Them Softly, The Big Short, and Lord of War.

Netflix's Pain Hustlers, starring Emily Blunt and Chris Evans, has made its way to the streaming service, and it is the latest dramatization about the greed of American capitalism and the lasting effects of the opioid crisis. Directed by David Yates, Pain Hustlers sees Yates return to the more personal and dramatic type of film that kickstarted his career...

A new month is here and Plex is back with the latest additions to its library of over 50,000 free-to-stream titles! From the Oscar-winning bio-drama “Spotlight” to the hit Danish crime thriller “Pusher” franchise, there is plenty to keep you entertained as October turns to November.

Check out The Streamable’s top picks for what’s new this month on Plex!

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The 1981 hit John Landis comedy stars David Naughton and Griffin Dunne as a pair of American backpackers who are attacked by a werewolf while travelling in Yorkshire, turning one of them into a werewolf with the next full moon. Jenny Agutter, John Woodvine, Don McKillip, Frank Oz, Sydney Bromley, and more American and British greats make up the rest of the ensemble.

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Oscar-winning cinematographer Greig Fraser was “devastated” when Warner Bros. announced that “Dune: Part Two” was shifting its release date from Nov. 2023 to March 2024.

“I was really ready to start talking about it,” he tells Variety. However, the move means he can focus his attention on his other film, Gareth Edwards’ $80 million visual spectacular “The Creator.”

Fraser shared co-cinematographer duties with Oren Soffer on the film, taking an experimental approach to shooting futuristic landscapes. The production aimed to create the grandness and visual scale of a huge blockbuster film, but on a more modest budget. And he achieved it.

“Gareth and wanted to maximize everyone’s toil on this,” Fraser shares. “So, when we put two actors in a room together with a camera, we looked at how many people we really needed standing outside.”

Next, the pair spent extensive time ahead of production figuring out the infrastructure of the shoot.

Alix West Lefler has joined James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, and Scoot McNairy for Blumhouse's Speak No Evil, a remake of Christian Tafdrup's Danish psychological horror thriller Gæsterne. James Watkins, who directed the horror films The Woman in Black and Eden Lake (which he also wrote), serves as director and writer for Speak No Evil. The original film director Tafdrup serves as an executive producer for the remake, alongside Paul Ritchie, Jacob Jarek, and Bea Sequeira. The film is produced by Blumhouse's Jason Blum.

The original film, a social satire, premiered in the Midnight section during the 38th Sundance Film Festival in 2022. Gæsterne (which translates to The Guests but is titled Speak No Evil in English) follows a Danish couple, Bjørn and Louise, and their daughter Agnes. While vacationing in Tuscany the three meet a Dutch couple, Patrick and Karin, and their son Abel, who is unable to speak. After...

The new horror film, birth/rebirth, directed by Laura Moss, received acclaim when it premiered at the Sundance Film Festival earlier in the year, and now audiences will get to see the disturbing horror that's been a hit with critics. The film explores the darker sides of child-rearing with a twisted and queasily clinical approach. Marin Ireland plays a pathologist named Rose, who becomes obsessed with using science to bring a dead child back to life. The film explores the themes of birth, death, and the way beyond. The Hollywood Reporter writes that birth/rebirth is not for the faint of heart and takes cues from classic horror films such as Stuart Gordon's Re-Animator, Dracula, and Frankenstein in its grisly portrayal of two women who resurrect a little girl's corpse in the name of science and love. Check out the trailer below:

The story begins with a painful labor scene in which a midwife,...

Andrew Dominik created one of the most controversial films in recent memory with the Marilyn Monroe biopic Blonde, which was based on the divisive novel of the same name by Joyce Carol Oates. While Blonde is intended to be a fictionalized version of real events, many viewers did not take kindly to the graphic depiction of sexual assault and the Nc-17 rating. While Ana de Armas’ performance was highly acclaimed and even honored with an Academy Award nomination, the film itself has been ridiculed. It recently took home the Razzie awards for Worst Picture and Worst Screenplay at the 2023 ceremony.

It should be noted that Blonde was not completely met with negative reactions, as Colin Farrell recently praised it, and initial reviews out of the Venice International Film Festival were much kinder than those that ran once the film was available on Netflix. However, Dominik’s later comments about not...

Last month, it was announced that James McAvoy is reteaming with his Split and Glass producers at Blumhouse for a psychological thriller called Speak No Evil, which Universal Pictures will be giving a theatrical release on August 9, 2024. Mackenzie Davis (Terminator: Dark Fate) joined the cast soon after, and now Deadline reports that McAvoy and Davis are being joined in the cast by Scoot McNairy.

McNairy’s previous credits include Monsters, Argo, Killing Them Softly, 12 Years a Slave, Batman v. Superman, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Narcos: Mexico, and True Detective.

James Watkins, whose previous credits include Eden Lake and The Woman in Black, will be writing and directing the film, which will center on a family who takes a dream holiday to an idyllic country house, only to have the vacation turn into a psychological nightmare. Speak No Evil is a remake of a 2022 Danish film called Gæsterne,...

Exclusive: Argo actor Scoot McNairy is the latest to join the cast of Speak No Evil, the Blumhouse and Universal psychological horror thriller from writer-director James Watkins.

The pic revolves around a family invited for a weekend at an idyllic country house -– a dream holiday that warps into a snarled psychological nightmare. Cameras are rolling in Europe.

The James McAvoy project is based on the screenplay of the Danish psychological horror thriller Gæsterne by Christian Tafdrup and Mads Tafdrup. A theatrical release is set for Aug. 9, 2024. Mackenzie Davis, who starred with McNairy for four seasons of AMC’s Halt and Catch Fire, also stars.

McNairy’s filmography includes Ben Affleck’s Argo, Andrew Dominik’s Killing Them Softly, Steve McQueen’s 12 Years a Slave, David Michod’s The Rover and War Machine, Lenny Abrahmson’s Frank, Zack Snyder’s Batman vs Superman, Mike Mills’ C’mon C’mon,...

The technology of cinematography has undergone some of the most seismic shifts in film history this century, with what began in the 2000s as an almost entirely photochemical process transforming into the digitally captured, manipulated, and projected images of today. The art of cinematography, however — using light, color, and texture to express ideas and elicit emotional reactions from the audience — remains intact.

In 2017, IndieWire made a list of the best shot feature films of the century thus far; the list was updated in 2020, and what follows is the third and most extensive version of the list. It’s also the first to be spearheaded by the IndieWire Craft team, which has grown considerably since this list was first published. Ranking cinematography is, in some ways, a fool’s errand given the broad variety of genres, resources, and intentions encompassed by the films below, but these are 60 titles that IndieWire believes...

In the article series Sound and Vision we take a look at music videos from notable directors. This week we look at Duran Duran's Do You Believe in Shame?, directed by Chen Kaige. Chen Kaige is a director mostly known for stagey and stately melodramatic period pieces, like Farewell My Concubine, which won him the Palme D'Or in Cannes. Often his films are set in his native China, exploring themes of family and love in lush settings. Later, more spectacular films like The Promise and Battle of Lake Changjin 1 and 2 infuse his style with more action. One thing Chen Kaige isn't associated with is American films, probably because of the humongous flop of his erotic thriller Killing Them Softly; or a modern day...

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It's a tall order to make a film that features high-caliber on-screen mafia greats like James Gandolfini and Ray Liotta, let alone a film that sees them star together. However, director Andrew Dominik was able to achieve such a feat. Sadly, both actors have since passed, but not before they accompanied Brad Pitt for a modern-day mob epic titled Killing Them Softly. Released in 2012, and foolishly categorized as a flop by some, the time has come to dust off the moronic critic drivel and see this gangster gem through a new lens. The film was based on George V. Higgins' national bestseller Cogan's Trade (1974), and the spirit of his work is ultimately captured by Dominik.

Blonde has a riveting central performance from Ana de Armas, but reviews of the movie as a whole have been incredibly mixed. Andrew Dominik is an esteemed filmmaker known for his crime dramas Chopper, which launched the career of Eric Bana, and the Palme d'Or contender Killing Them Softly, as well as the highly acclaimed Western The Assassination of Jesse James by The Coward Robert Ford. However, despite a 14-minute standing ovation at its premiere at the Venice International Film Festival, his movie Blonde has received divisive reviews from critics.

Blonde is a fictionalized take on the life and career of Norma Jeane Mortensen, known to the world as Marilyn Monroe, rather than a traditional biopic. Based on the novel of the same name by Joyce Carol Oates, Andrew Dominik's Blonde is controversially rated Nc-17, due to its depiction of "some sexual content." After the release of its trailer, Blonde...

Starring alongside Jerry Seinfeld, Ray Liotta played a small but crucial role in the oft-memed animated cult classic Bee Movie. Liotta is a legend of the silver screen, who first rose to prominence with his role in Something Wild and went on to play such iconic characters as Henry Hill in Goodfellas and Shoeless Joe Jackson in Field of Dreams. Liotta appeared in a wide range of projects, from bleak, brutal, ultraviolent thrillers, like Killing Them Softly, to lighthearted family-friendly comedies like, Muppets Most Wanted. Sadly, Liotta passed away in 2022 while filming Dangerous Waters, but he left behind a huge fan base and an impressive body of work.

In particular, Liotta has become known for animation due to his very rich, distinctive voice. In his review of Marriage Story, The Guardian’s Peter Bradshaw wrote, “What a thrill to hear [Liotta’s] syrupy-gravelly voice again.” Liotta also played Moe’s father, Morty Szyslak,...

Thanks to the whims of the movie gods, production company Plan B Entertainment has seen its three high-profile Oscar contenders debut nearly simultaneously: “Women Talking” (UA via MGM), “Blonde” (Netflix) and “She Said” (Universal).

Dede Gardner — one of the three Plan B partners, along with Jeremy Kleiner and Brad Pitt — tells Variety: “I didn’t think it would happen this way. Covid was big driver, with things backing up and then happening all at once. But I don’t think it’s a mistake. If movies are alive and kicking, they’re in a conversation with what’s happening inside culture. These three are all in the conversation, and I’m appreciative of the timing of it all.”

“Women Talking,” with Sarah Polley directing and adapting the book by Miriam Toews, is about women in a religious sect debating how to handle the physical and mental abuse on their collective.

“I spend a lot of time in director jail, then my friend Brad Pitt comes down and talks to the parole board and convinces them to let me out. Then I just go out and re-offend again, I’m incorrigible,” said director Andrew Dominik when speaking to an audience at the Red Sea Film Festival about why he doesn’t get the chance to direct as often as he would like.

The hour-long career conversation held in Jeddah focused mostly on the making and reception of Dominik’s latest, “Blonde,” adapted from Joyce Carol Oates’ eponymous fiction book on Marilyn Monroe’s life, and starring Ana de Armas. “I was expecting critical success and that no one would see the film. That’s what I’m kind of used to, films having a positive critical reaction and people not seeing them. ‘Blonde’ was the opposite, at least in America. They hated the movie,...

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros. is developing a reboot of the Ocean’s Eleven franchise with Margot Robbie set to produce and star. With Jay Roach on board to direct and Carrie Solomon providing the script, the new Ocean’s film is a prequel set in Europe in the 1960s. This movie is primed to be box office gold, because Robbie is a beloved A-lister and everybody loves a good high-stakes heist film.

From the cash truck hits against a gun-toting Jason Statham in Wrath of Man to the job infiltrating zombie-infested Las Vegas in Army of the Dead, some movie heists have the odds stacked against them.

Triple Frontier (2019)

Netflix’s Triple Frontier is a powerful parable about the ramifications of greed. Some ex-soldiers get together to steal a fortune from a drug lord, but their refusal to leave behind any cash nearly costs them everything. The money weighs down the helicopter,...

"Christ, what an ugly dream." — Ana de Armas as Marilyn Monroe, "Blonde"

Weeping, near sobbing, near hysterics, in the noir-like shadows of her dressing room, Norma Jeane sits in front of her brightly-lit mirror, desperate and coming completely undone. Her hands clasped in prayer, she begs, "Please come." Whitey, her personal makeup artist, continues to apply color and powder and blush and lipstick to the weeping, drowning woman, assuring her that yes, she's coming. She. The proverbial she.

They're talking about Marilyn Monroe, of course. And sure enough, in like a cursed wind, like the Angel of Death swooping down like the last plague sent by God, something comes into this small dressing room and grabs hold of Norma Jeane's body. And she's no longer Norma Jeane. The tears dry up, and a big, bright, terrifying smile like a death rictus spreads across her gorgeous face. She utters a small,...

Sound designer/re-recording mixer Leslie Shatz has used his finely tuned skills to service many movies, from cutting Yoda’s dialogue in “The Empire Strikes Back” to collaborating with Toto on David Lynch’s “Dune.” Yet with “Blonde” (now streaming on Netflix), based on author Joyce Carol Oates’ fictionalized look at Marilyn Monroe’s life and death, he and filmmaker Andrew Dominik reunite a third time to create a striking sonic experience.

“Andrew’s very untraditional in terms of sound,” Shatz says. “He wants sounds to have an emotional context.”

In order to immerse audiences in their heroine’s psychological trials, the team crafts a soundscape that augments the narrative’s thematic resonance. “One of the things we talked about was to keep the sound moving, [to give it] a swirling feeling to keep you in a dreamlike state, or keep you unsettled, with the world constantly moving around you.” Shatz continues, “I...