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“Hollywood has developed countless ways to make car chases feel more real and visceral to audiences.” This easy-to-watch video essay takes a quick 10-minute look back at a handful of the most unforgettable car chases in movie history. We missed this video when it first dropped on YouTube back in 2021 – it was made as promotion for Fast and Furious 9 aka just F9 which opened in 2021 – but it’s still fun to watch anytime. The video covers iconic car chase scenes from Bullitt (1968), The French Connection…

“We are so lucky to visit this country at a key moment of its history” Strand Releasing has unveiled the official trailer for Meeting with Pol Pot, a French drama made by acclaimed Cambodian filmmaker Rithy Panh. Yet another film about his homeland and the horrors they went through during the era of Pol Pot and Khmer Rouge. Based on a true story, three French journalists travel to Cambodia in 1978 after receiving an invitation from the Khmer Rouge regime (all without realizing the atrocities his regime was perpetuating), embarking…

The actor who redefined James Bond goes for broke in Luca Guadagnino’s beautiful, filthy, extraordinary take on William S. Burroughs’ novel

“I’m trying to put an end to this game.” Are you ready to play? Netflix has revealed the main official trailer for Squid Game 2, the second season of the hit Korean thriller series Squid Game from 2021. It’s a direct continuation following 456 who returns to the game – with a sneaky plan in mind. Three years after winning, Player 456 gives up going to America and comes back with a new resolution to put at end to this vicious game. Gi-hun once again dives into the mysterious survival…

“He’ll kill me if he finds me!” Run, Phoebe, run! IFC Films has unveiled an official trailer for an indie thriller film titled Inheritance, now set for release in theaters starting late January 2025. Strangely haven’t heard much about this film before and it hasn’t shown up at any film festivals either. From director Neil Burger (Divergent, The Illusionist), Inheritance follows Maya, who learns her father Sam was once a spy. Suddenly, she finds herself at the center of an international conspiracy and must go on the run, too. Starring…

Sequel to the popular Disney animated movie sells South Pacific culture to the masses, sticks to the script, and serves fans exactly what they want

New Martin Scorsese documentary offers a fresh look at how we became the United States of Beatlemania

“Do you think people can change their life?” The Forge has unveiled the official US trailer for an acclaimed indie film titled Sujo, a Mexican drama co-directed by the same talented filmmakers behind The Darkest Days of Us and Identifying Features previously. This initially premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival at the start of this year and screened at many other festivals including Miami, Seattle, Munich, London, and San Sebastian. When a cartel gunman is killed, he leaves behind Sujo, his 4-year-old son – left orphaned and at risk.…

“We would rather die in glory, than live in shame.” Well Go USA has revealed a kick ass official US trailer for Chinese historical fantasy action movie called A Legend, made by filmmaker Stanley Tong. Decades after Stanley Tong and actor Jackie Chan teamed up to make the two Supercop movies (in 1992 & 1993) the two have joined forces again for this Chinese action adventure movie. It is also a sequel to The Myth and Kung Fu Yoga. An archeologist noticed that the texture of the relics discovered during…

“Ladies – we have been ordered to provide hope! Their soldiers have not heard from their loved ones…” Netflix debuted the full official trailer for The Six Triple Eight, made by Tyler Perry. Set for release in December including in theaters first. The Six Triple Eight is inspired by the first and only Women’s Army Corps unit of color to serve overseas during World War II. 855 women joined up to fix the 3-year backlog of undelivered mail. Faced with discrimination and devastation of war, they managed to sort more…