Rating: 

6.5/10

Cast:

Steve Carell as Gary Zimmer

Rose Byrne as Faith Brewster

Chris Cooper as Marine Colonel Jack Hastings

Mackenzie Davis as Diana Hastings

Topher Grace as Kurt Farlander

Natasha Lyonne as Janet De Tessant

Will Sasso as Nick Farlander

C.J. Wilson as Lowell

Brent Sexton as Mayor Braun

Alan Aisenberg as Evan

Debra Messing as Babs Garnett

Christian Adam as Michael Garnett

Will McLaughlin as Captain Ortiz

Written and Directed by Jon Stewart

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Irresistible Review:

Jon Stewart was one of the most prolific and informative voices in the political world for over 15 years as the host of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show and after making his directorial debut with the thrilling and powerful Rosewater, he’s back in his original comedic wheelhouse with the timely but unfortunately only mildly funny political satire Irresistible.

After the Democratic National Committee’s top strategist Gary (Steve Carell) sees a video of a retired Marine colonel (Chris Cooper) standing up for the rights of his town’s undocumented workers, Gary believes he has found the key to winning back the Heartland. However, the Republican National Committee counters him by sending in his brilliant nemesis Faith (Rose Byrne) and a local race quickly becomes a fight for the soul of America.

The film’s setup is brilliant and well-timed as America prepares itself for another divisive presidential election and while Stewart and his successor Trevor Noah are well-known for reacting with plenty of energy and well-researched retorts to headlines, the 57-year-old writer/director reins it in with this project and it initially works. In portraying both sides of the aisle, no one is safe from his pointed insight, from democratic elite talking down to a demographic they so clearly need and republican strategists unafraid to alter facts as needed to win a campaign.

This satire initially proves genius and relatively funny, but as the film progresses, it finds itself waning and unable to blend its attempts at more audience-friendly humor, with Carrell’s fish-out-of-water Gary revisiting a number of tropes his character type has previously been used for in better fashion. That’s not to say that all of this humor is uninteresting, as some of it works and even some of the weaker material still warrants a smile or a chuckle, but in trying to rein in his anger towards the Republican party and the presidency of Donald Trump, there’s no real edge to it. The closest viewers get to some sharp humor is crass barbs between Gary and Faith which, while generally funny, comes nowhere close to properly using their genre gifts, instead relying on loud arguments and bets over sexual favors before returning to its serious-natured satire.

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Despite clearly having done additional research on everything from political strategists to the easily corruptible nature of political action committees, the story can’t quite find any interesting path to take this important information. Chris Cooper’s Jack Hastings giving a speech on the government’s broken system of trying to prevent voter fraud with undocumented workers without giving them an appropriate system to become documented citizens is moving and incredibly timely, especially given the current president’s claims of voter fraud leading up to and after his election, but it feels like the only really interesting story thread. Middle and rural America is an area not often explored when diving into politics and Stewart attempts to properly spotlight it and show their more progressive way of thinking, and though he occasionally taps into this goal nicely, it’s an effort that still overall falls flat.

Where some of the film’s humor and storytelling falters, it is frequently saved by the performances of its thoroughly talented ensemble, namely Cooper in a role we’ve frequently seen him take on but yet he shines in every time. The 68-year-old Oscar and Golden Globe winner has always been great at tapping into the soul of the American midwest, but in the role of Jack Hastings, it feels like an angle not previously seen from him. He brings to life a new form of the heart of America, one which seeks to bridge the gap between the often-conservative generation of the past and the more-liberal generation of the future, and it results in one of the warmest and most charming performances of his career.

Irresistible could’ve benefitted from some more rage from its writer/director in its scripting and humor and figuring a better path for some of its political satire than its late-in-the-game plot twist, but thanks to warm direction, generally charming performances and some rich humor, it proves to be a mildly entertaining affair.

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Watched at Home: Top 20 Streaming Films for the Week of June 19

Woa boy! Is it weird that I feel an overwhelming sense of joy whenever I see a new title take the top spot on DEG’s Watched at Home Top 20 list? Hopefully, the three of you that read these articles feel the same way because this week finally sees the fall of Sonic the Hedgehog!

That’s right, fellow couch potatoes — the little blue furry guy got trumped by The Invisible Man. Universal’s terrific update of its classic invisible fella property has had one helluva run. Initially, the flick didn’t even appear on this list. Then, a few weeks ago, the Elisabeth Moss hit suddenly jumped into the Top 10 and slowly made its way to No. 1. No one saw it coming.

Sonic still remained at No. 2, followed by long holdover Jumanji: The Next Level and — hold the phone! Stop the presses! Yellowstone: Season 1? Look, I may criticize you guys for having the audacity to propel Bloodshot to No. 1, but today I’m actually proud. Yellowstone is a damned fine show; and I’m happy people are starting to recognize it as such.

The rest of the list consists of the same titles, just in different order. I’m genuinely shocked to see Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker on this list after all these weeks, and considering it dropped off completely about a month ago.

Kudos for keeping Harry Potter alive. Ten points to you all!

1. The Invisible Man (Universal, 2020)
2. Sonic the Hedgehog (Paramount)
3. Jumanji: The Next Level (Sony)
4. Yellowstone: S1 (Paramount)
5. Birds of Prey: Harley Quinn (WB)
6. The Hunt (Universal)
7. Bad Boys for Life (Sony)
8. 1917 (Universal)
9. Bloodshot (Sony, 2020)
10. Yellowstone: S2 (Paramount)
11. The Call of the Wild (Disney, 2020)
12. The Gentlemen (STX/Universal, 2019)
13. Star Wars: Episode IX – Skywalker (Disney)
14. Spies in Disguise (Fox)
15. Fantasy Island (Sony, 2020)
16. Onward (Disney)
17. Dolittle (Universal)
18. Harry Potter (WB, Complete 8-film Collection)
19. Ford v Ferrari (Fox)
20. I Still Believe (Lionsgate)

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Christopher Nolan’s Tenet pushes theatrical release

Audiences were finally about to witness the expected majesty that is Christopher Nolan’s mysterious sci-fi espionage blockbuster Tenet, but due to the studio’s commitment to a theatrical release and a spike in cases of the coronavirus across the nation, Warner Bros. has chosen to delay the film’s release once again. (Via Variety)

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The film was originally scheduled for a release on July 17 before WB announced two weeks ago that it would be pushed back to the end of July and now the film is slated for release on Wednesday, August 12, with a 10th anniversary re-release of Nolan’s Inception taking over the July 31 date after having originally taken over the July 17 date.

“Warner Bros. is committed to bringing Tenet to audiences in theaters, on the big screen, when exhibitors are ready and public health officials say it’s time,” a Warner Bros. spokesperson said in a statement. “In this moment what we need to be is flexible, and we are not treating this as a traditional movie release. We are choosing to open the movie mid-week to allow audiences to discover the film in their own time, and we plan to play longer, over an extended play period far beyond the norm, to develop a very different yet successful release strategy.”

The most recent Tenet trailer arrived stamped with the tag, “Coming to theaters,” though copy within the YouTube video continued to push the July 17 release. And while everyone at Warner Bros. remained optimistic situations will improve enough for them to release the film and NATO recently confirmed theaters would be open in time, it appears Warner Bros. would rather be safe than sorry by delaying the film by two weeks. Tenet’s success was set to pave the way for other planned releases, including Disney’s Mulan remake on July 24 and Warner Bros.’ Wonder Woman 1984 on August 14, but now that it has been pushed back to August, it’s unclear what will be the next big theatrical success of 2020.

The film is written by Nolan and will utilize a mixture of IMAX and 70mm film, which is something he’s become famous for.

RELATED: Warner Bros. Confirms Christopher Nolan’s Tenet Still Set for July Release

The director first made an impact in 2001 with his indie film Memento. His next film, Insomnia, was also a modest hit. but it wasn’t until Batman Begins hit theaters in 2005 that Nolan became a box office force in his own right. The Prestige was Nolan’s last movie to gross under $200 million worldwide. His other films include The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises, Inception, Interstellar, and Dunkirk.

Nolan is producing Tenet along with his partner Emma Thomas and is currently slated for an August 12 release.

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My 10 Favorite Hans Zimmer Scores

Hans Zimmer needs no introduction. The man is a living legend. Backdraft. The Dark Knight trilogy. The Thin Red Line. Zimmer has produced some of the most iconic scores of the modern era and even ushered in a new wave of electronic film music that has since been knocked off countless times. Yet, with each film, Zimmer always manages to craft something extraordinary. And while no list can ever do him justice, I decided to go ahead and write one anyway.

Without further ado, these are my Top 10 favorite Hans Zimmer film scores. Feel free to list yours in the comments below!

The Thin Red Line

Zimmer’s masterwork is mostly known for the astonishing “Journey to the Line” composition that has been used in any number of trailers since its release 22 years ago. And yet, believe it or not, the soundtrack is actually so much more than this one track. Such is the stunning nature of Zimmer’s score that La-La Land Records saw fit to release a massive 4-CD anniversary edition that allows the listener to fully appreciate the composer’s work in its entirety. Zimmer has said that he labored for nearly two years on Terrence Malick’s acclaimed masterpiece and that the experienced re-shaped the way he approached film scores. The Thin Red Line marked the moment Hans Zimmer became Hans Zimmer. You can order a copy of the movie here!

Backdraft

I’m placing Backdraft near the top of the list for purely selfish reasons. This was my introduction to Zimmer’s world. I remember waiting in line for the Backdraft ride at Universal Studios Hollywood as a wee lad in the early ’90s before the attraction was replaced by Transformers: The Ride. As I zipped around the line procession, I heard Zimmer’s main theme blast over the loudspeakers — and man, what a moment. So captivated was I by its heroic melody that I flocked to the nearest CD Warehouse (which, it turns out, was located on the Universal CityWalk) and found the score used for $5. From that moment on, I was hooked.

As a side, it is interesting to hear certain ideas in Backdraft that Zimmer would later explore. I mean, you can hear the Batman theme throughout the mannequin warehouse fire sequence, which makes the listen all the more interesting. Sadly, we have yet to receive the score in its entirety, save for on YouTube. Can we rectify this, people? You can order a copy of the movie here!

Man of Steel

Hans Zimmer’s score for Man of Steel is pure magic. Rather than reiterate John Williams’ classic theme from Superman: The Movie, Zimmer went in a completely different direction and in so doing crafted one of the more memorable action scores of the modern age. Comprised mostly of drums, louder drums and a little brass, Man of Steel’s soundtrack is loud, enormous, and absolutely incredible. I listened to Zimmer perform Superman’s theme live in concert when he visited Las Vegas during his Hans Zimmer Live tour and let me tell you, I have never again geeked out to the level I geeked out during that moment. It was amazing.

At the risk of sounding like Bill Walton, Man of Steel is a masterclass in action music and somehow remains vastly underappreciated for its ingenuity. You can order a copy of the movie here!

The Dark Knight

Rather than go the traditional route for his first superhero score, Batman Begins, Zimmer opted for something much different. Collaborating with James Newton Howard, the soundtrack to Christopher Nolan’s kickoff to his beloved Dark Knight saga was a smashing success. A riveting, propulsive, atmospheric score that doesn’t feature on this list for one very specific reason: The Dark Knight was better.

That brilliant Joker theme — created by striking razors on a piano wire — opens the soundtrack on a mischievous even diabolical note that never subsides throughout the film’s duration. Batman’s own rising motif, accompanied by the sound of flapping wings, itself a more classically composed bit of music that contrasts nicely to the Joker’s theme, remains a truly haunting, powerful bit of score that stands as one of the best superhero compositions of the modern age. You can order a copy of the movie here!

Crimson Tide

I received the soundtrack to Crimson Tide as a birthday present way back in 1996. I was too young to see the movie (according to my parents) so I had no idea what the score sounded like but asked for it all the same because, well, Zimmer. And while a majority of the soundtrack is comprised mostly of electronic noises and such, the main theme to Tony Scott’s terrific submarine action flick starring Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman remains legendary. Take note of Zimmer’s use of the male choir, which became a staple of his throughout the 90s. You can order a copy of the movie here!

Black Hawk Down

Zimmer brought the creative heft for Ridley Scott’s fantastic war drama and created a unique score packed to the brim with a variety of instruments both electronic and traditional. The main theme is both glorious and heartbreaking; the action rhythms appropriately chaotic. At first listen, the wild structure of Black Hawk Down may leave the listener a tad overwhelmed, as it did me, but that’s purely by design. Zimmer and his team create motifs for both the American and Somalia forces that seem to battle one another for supremacy on the soundtrack; and it works wonders in the film. You can order a copy of the movie here!

The Lion King

Zimmer won his first and only Academy Award for Disney’s powerful animated blockbuster, The Lion King, and rightfully so. While the songs are good, Zimmer’s composition and glorious use of “Lebo M” Morake’s vocals lend the film an incredible power, what with its sweeping themes, and driving African choir. The Lion King remains, perhaps, the greatest animated score of all time — so good, they brought back Zimmer to re-do the music in the 2019 remake. You can order a copy of the movie here!

Gladiator

What we do in life, echoes in eternity. So, it goes for Gladiator, Zimmer’s exciting action masterpiece that introduced the world to Lisa Gerrard. The talented vocalist supplies Ridley Scott’s epic with a formidable dose of the ethereal, leading to one of the more popular musical compositions of the modern age in the tracks, “Elysium” and “Now We Are Free.” You can order a copy of the movie here!

Pirates of Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest and At World’s End

While Klaus Badelt is credited for scoring Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl, Zimmer took the series reins from that point on — well, at least through On Stranger Tides — and crafted one helluva two-parter. Dead Man’s Chest takes the cake because it’s just so much damned fun what with its bouncy themes and that rock-centric Kraken theme. At World’s End is more dramatic, thanks in part to its epic love theme that probably deserved to be in a better movie, but no less fun, especially when Zimmer cuts loose with the track, “I Don’t Think Now is the Best Time.” You can order a copy of the movie here!

Inception

Zimmer’s third collaboration with Christopher Nolan resulted in one of the decade’s most memorable scores. The pounding brass, itself a play on Édith Piaf’s “Non, je ne regrette rien,” which serves a pivotal role in the film, and the use of guitar, as played by Johnny Marr, lends the score a qausi-Bond style that, when mixed with Zimmer’s propulsive orchestrations, is nothing short of spectacular. You can order a copy of the movie here!

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Ron Howard’s Rebuilding Paradise Trailer From National Geographic

National Geographic has released the official trailer for Academy Award-winning director Ron Howard’s upcoming documentary Rebuilding Paradise from Imagine Documentaries. The documentary will be released in select theaters (physical and digital) on July 31, 2020. For every ticket sold, $1 will go to charities supporting the town of Paradise, California. You can check out the trailer now in the player below!

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“Now more than ever, we need to remember that when people come together for the greater good we can make a positive change on our shared future. The passion and commitment of the people of Paradise, to one another and to rebuilding their community, is a reminder of the strength and resilience of the human spirit,” stated Howard.

On the morning of Nov. 8, 2018, a devastating firestorm engulfed the picturesque city of Paradise, California. By the time the Camp Fire was extinguished, it had killed 85 people, displaced 50,000 residents and destroyed 95% of local structures. It was the deadliest U.S. fire in 100 years — and the worst ever in California’s history.

As residents faced the damage to their lives, to their homes and to more than 150,000 acres in and around their 141-year-old town, they did something amazing: They worked together to heal. The community members went on to forge a bond stronger than what they had before the catastrophe, even as their hope and spirit were challenged by continued adversity: relocations, financial crises, government hurdles, water poisoning, grief, and PTSD.

From the moment the crisis began, Howard led a filmmaking team to the city and would go on to spend a year with Paradise residents, documenting their efforts to recover what was lost. The Camp Fire and its overwhelming aftermath became a de facto lesson in what we all must do: Protect our environment, help our neighbors, plan for future dangers and remember to preserve the traditions that unite us — just as these resilient citizens did when they began the important task of Rebuilding Paradise.

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The film is being released through the leading distributor of documentary films, Abramorama.

Rebuilding Paradise was produced by Brian Grazer, Howard, Xan Parker, Sara Bernstein, and Justin Wilkes; executive produced by Michael Rosenberg, Louisa Velis, Carolyn Bernstein, and Ryan Harrington; co-produced by Lizz Morhaim, with cinematography by Lincoln Else; edited by M. Watanabe Milmore; music by Hans Zimmer and Lorne Balfe.

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Shudder July 2020 movie highlights announced!

AMC’s horror-tinged streaming service Shudder has unveiled its movie and TV highlights for the month of July, including the upcoming apocalyptic thriller The Beach House, the ’80s-focused documentary In Search of Darkness as well as a number of cult classics! Check out the full calendar for what to watch on Shudder next month!

RELATED: Shudder Orders Season 3 Scripts of Creepshow, No Renewal Yet

Shudder July 2020 Original/Exclusive Movies

Metamorphosis (premieres Thursday, July 2)

In this fresh spin on a demonic possession story, Joong-Su, an exorcist, must face a demon he tragically failed to defeat in the past when it targets his brother’s family next. The demon assumes the form of different family members to sow confusion and distrust, destroying the unit from within. With his loved ones in peril, Joong-Su must face the demon again, at the risk of his own life.  Starring Bae Sung-Woo, Sung Dong-Il and Jang Young-Nam. Directed by Hong-Seon Kim.

The Beach House (premieres Thursday, July 9)

Escaping to a family’s beach house to reconnect, Emily and Randall find their off-season trip interrupted by Mitch and Jane, an older couple acquainted with Randall’s estranged father. Unexpected bonds form as the couples let loose and enjoy the isolation, but it all takes an ominous turn as increasingly strange environmental phenomena begin to warp their peaceful evening. As the effects of an infection become evident, Emily struggles to make sense of the contagion before it’s too late. Starring Liana Liberato, Noah Le Gros, Jake Weber and Maryanne Nagel, directed by Jeffrey A. Brown.

Lake of Death (premieres Thursday, July 16)

A year after her twin brother died a mysterious death, Lillian and her friends head to the old family cabin to say their goodbyes. But soon after they arrive, eerie and gruesome events begin to occur. As the lines between reality and Lillian’s nightmares blur, she must fight both an external and internal struggle to stay alive. Is a horrific local legend becoming reality, or is the real enemy among them?

Director Nini Bull Robsahm (Amnesia) took inspiration from Norway’s popular 1942 novel (and later film adaptation) of the same name (De dødes tjern), credited with sparking the country’s interest in horror. Robsahm shot Lake of Death on stunning 35mm and brought on Academy Award-winner Bob Murawski (Army of Darkness, Drag Me to Hell, The Hurt Locker) to edit. Starring Iben Akerlie, Jacob Andersen Schøyen, Jonathan Harboe, Sophia Lie and Elias Mun.

Impetigore (premieres Thursday, July 23)

(Sundance 2020 Official Selection) After surviving a murder attempt in the city, Maya, a down-on-her-luck young woman, learns that she may inherit a house in her ancestral village. With her friend Dini, Maya returns to the village of her birth, unaware that the community there has been trying to locate and kill her to remove the curse that has plagued the village for years. As she begins to discover the complicated reality about her past, Maya finds herself in a fight for her life. Starring Tara Basro, Ario Bayu, Marissa Anita, Christine Hakim, Asmara Abigail, directed by Joko Anwar (Satan’s Slaves, another Shudder Original).

In Search of Darkness (premieres Thursday, July 30)

Tracking major theatrical releases, obscure titles and straight-to-video gems, this four-plus-hour documentary explores ‘80s horror films year-by-year. Topics include groundbreaking practical effects; the home-video revolution; poster art and project marketing; creative and budgetary challenges; sound design and musical scores; the 3-D resurgence; heroes and villains; sex, nudity and “the final girl” controversy; and the pop culture context that fueled the genre. Filled with countless clips and entertaining moments, In Search of Darkness is a nostalgia trip through a game-changing decade, as told by both experts and the icons who influenced the modern landscape of genre cinema.

Featuring Tom Atkins, Doug Bradley, Joe Bob Briggs, Darcy the Mail Girl, Lori Cardille, John Carpenter, Nick Castle, Larry Cohen, Jeffrey Combs,  Barbara Crampton, Sean S. Cunningham, Joe Dante, Keith David, Katie Featherston, Mick Garris, Michael Gingold, Stuart Gordon, Andre Gower, Spencer Hickman,  Kane Hodder, Tom Holland, Graham Humphreys, James A. Janisse, Lloyd Kaufman, Eric Kurland , Heather Langenkamp, Don Mancini, Harry Manfredini, Kelli Maroney, Robbi Morgan, Bill Moseley, Greg Nicotero, Phil Nobile Jr., Cassandra Peterson, Mike Redman, James Rolfe, Ken Sagoes, Ben Scrivens, Mark Shostrom,  Corey Taylor, Cecil Trachenburg, Ryan Turek, Caroline Williams, Alex Winter, Heather Wixson, Tom Woodruff Jr., and Brian Yuzna. Directed by David A. Weiner.

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New Movies for July

July 1

The Burning (Director: Tony Maylam)

When an ill-advised prank misfires, summer camp caretaker Cropsy is committed to hospital with hideous burns. Released after five years, hospital officials warn him not to blame the young campers who caused his disfigurement. But no sooner is Cropsy back on the streets than he’s headed back to camp with a rusty pair of shears in hand, determined to exact his bloody revenge. Starring Brian Matthews, Leah Ayres, Brian Backer, Jason Alexander.

Return of the Living Dead (Director: Dan O’Bannon)

Two employees of a medical supply company accidentally release a toxic gas that raises up the dead. Soon the area is overrun with flesh-eating residents of the local cemetery who are hungry… for human brains. Starring Clu Gulager, James Karen, Don Calfa, Thom Mathews, Miguel Nunez, Brian Peck and Linnea Quigley.

Sleepaway Camp (Director: Robert Hiltzik)

Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers (Director: Michael A. Simpson)

Sleepaway Camp III: Teenage Wasteland (Director: Michael A. Simpson)

Bad campers meet brutal ends in this cult favorite ‘80s slasher series. In the first film, slightly traumatized and painfully shy Angela Baker is sent away to summer camp with her cousin. Not long after Angela’s arrival, things start to go horribly wrong for anyone with ill intentions. Who’s the secret killer? And what’s behind their murderous motivation? Things start out campy but get nastier and nastier until the shocking (and problematic) ending. In the sequel, the grisly murders that terrorized Camp Arawak six years earlier have become beloved ghost stories around Camp Rolling Hills. But as the campers uncover the truth behind the murders, their carefree days at summer camp come to a violent end. And in the series’ third chapter set at a camp for troubled youths, the psychotic killer that has roamed the woods and been the topic of many ghost stories is still lurking about.

July 2

Metamorphosis

July 6

Jeruzalem (Directors: The PAZ Brothers)

In this award-winning supernatural horror, two American girls on vacation follow a mysterious and handsome anthropology student on a trip to Jerusalem. The party is cut short when the trio are caught in the middle of a biblical apocalypse. Trapped between the ancient walls of the holy city, the three travelers must survive long enough to find a way out as the fury of hell is unleashed upon them. Starring Yael Grobglas, Yon Tumarkin, Danielle Jadelyn.

July 9

The Beach House

July 13

Maniac Cop (Director: William Lustig)

Maniac Cop 2 (Director: William Lustig)

Maniac Cop III: Badge of Silence (Director: William Lustig)

Two New York policemen (Tom Atkins, Bruce Campbell) and a policewoman (Laurene Landon) search for a killer in uniform who should be dead. In the sequel, the “Maniac Cop” is back from the dead and stalking the streets of New York once more. And in part three, when footage is doctored to place blame for a hostage’s death on a comatose officer, the “Maniac Cop” takes it upon himself to exact revenge upon those responsible for smearing her name.

July 16

Lake of Death

July 20

Nina Forever (Directors: Ben & Chris Blaine)

Holly wants to prove she’s not some prude, but when she starts dating the brooding Rob, she’s not expecting a three-way relationship with a rotting corpse. Though the dead-ish Nina’s blood can be washed out of the sheets, the couple have to go to greater lengths to give her soul peace—if that’s even possible. Starring Cian Barry, Abigail Hardingham, Fiona O’Shaughnessy.

The Pool (Director: Ping Lumpraploeng)

In this simple yet surprising film, a young couple find themselves trapped in a 20’-deep swimming pool with no way out—and that’s only the beginning of their problems. Starring Theeradej Wongpuapan, Ratnamon Ratchiratham.

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July 23

Impetigore

July 27

Patrick (Director: Richard Franklin)

A comatose patient uses telekinesis to kill in this terrifying Australian horror classic. Lying quietly in his hospital bed, one might mistake Patrick for a hopeless case. But Patrick’s more than meets the eye, and when he becomes fixated on his nurse, he starts using his powers to stop anyone who tries to come between them. Starring Susan Penhaligon, Robert Helpmann, Rod Mullinar.

Turkey Shoot (Director: Brian Trenchard-Smith)

In a dystopian future, a group of prisoners become targets in a state-sponsored hunting game called a “turkey shoot,” where they’ll be preyed upon by evil gun-toting government officials. If the prisoners survive, they’ll be set free. But the prisoners don’t want to take that chance, and soon the totalitarian rulers find themselves with targets on their backs. One of Ozploitation horror king Brian Trenchard-Smith’s greatest films. Starring Steve Railsback, Olivia Hussey, Michael Craig.

July 30

In Search of Darkness

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Bill & Ted Face the Music Coming to Comic-Con@Home

Orion Pictures is bringing Bill & Ted Face the Music to Comic-Con@Home, which runs from July 23-26! Those participating in the panel include cast members Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, Samara Weaving, Brigette Lundy-Paine, William Salder, director Dean Parisot, and writers Ed Solomon and Chris Matheson. The panel will be moderated by filmmaker and fan Kevin Smith.

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Bill & Ted Face the Music centers on Bill S. Preston (Winter) and Ted “Theodore” Logan (Reeves), who are now fathers and have yet to fulfill their rock ‘n’ roll destinies. Their lives change when they are visited by a messenger from the future who warns them that only their song can save life as we know it.

Buy both previous Bill & Ted films here.

Joining Winter and Reeves are Samara Weaving (Ready or Not) and Brigette Lundy-Paine (Atypical) as Bill and Ted’s daughters, respectively. The film will also feature Anthony Carrigan (Barry), Jillian Bell (Workaholics), Kristen Schall (Toy Story 4), Holland Taylor (Gloria Bell), Kid Cudi, Erinn Hayes, Jayma Mays, and Beck Bennet. William Sadler is also set to reprise his role as Death alongside franchise returners Amy Stoch and Hal London Jr. Newcomer.

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News of a third Bill & Ted film has been floating around for years. After Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure and Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey, original creators Chris Matheson (Imagine That) and Ed Solomon (Men in Black, Now You See Me) have penned the script, with Dean Parisot (Galaxy Quest, Fun with Dick and Jane) directing. Scott Kroopf (Limitless) will produce together with Alex Lebovici and Steve Ponce of Hammerstone Studios, with Steven Soderbergh serving as an executive producer alongside Scott Fischer, John Ryan Jr., and John Santilli.

Orion Pictures will release the feel-good family adventure on August 14, 2020.

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New to Stream: The Criterion Channel’s July 2020 Lineup

The Criterion Channel, a streaming service from the niche home video distributor for film aficionados, has unveiled its lineup of programming for the month of July, which will include and Auto Focused double featuring with the Steve McQueen-starring classic Bullitt and ensemble sports drama Grand Prix, along with a large roster of contemporary and classic films!

RELATED: BritBox Unveils What’s Coming to the Streamer in July 2020

Thursday, July 2

Young Ahmed

Exclusive streaming premiere, featuring a new introduction by film historian Godfrey Cheshire

Thursday, July 16

Three Starring Jane Fonda

Few actors have dominated an era—for their work both on- and offscreen—the way Jane Fonda did in the 1960s and ’70s, when she emerged as one of the most acclaimed performers of her generation as well as a zeitgeist-defining cultural icon for her fierce political activism. All made at the peak of her career, these three films showcase Fonda’s nuance, impeccable comic timing, and versatility: she’s larger than life as an intergalactic bombshell in the cult sci-fi extravaganza Barbarella; riotously funny as a bourgeois housewife who takes up armed robbery in the barbed slapstick satire Fun with Dick and Jane; and at once prickly and disarming as a divorced woman fighting for custody of her daughter in the Neil Simon–penned ensemble farce California Suite.

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