Seven years after the premiere of “Twin Peaks: The Return,” and the third season of David Lynch’s small-town-turned-cosmic nightmare is still reverberating for a new generation of filmmakers.
So it’s apt that Jane Schoenbrun’s “I Saw the TV Glow,” a suburban lucid dream of a movie about how the media we consume can then consume us, feels like the first film to truly capture the dread and dissonance of Lynch’s reinvention — a series that was itself a comment on how you can truly never go home again, and how rose-colored memories become warped and monstrous by the passage of time.
“I Saw the TV Glow” follows Owen (Justice Smith), a gloomy New Jersey teen obsessed with a YA TV series called “The Pink Opaque,” about two physically apart teen girls who share a psychic connection that could help them defeat a moon-faced monster called Mr. Melancholy.
So it’s apt that Jane Schoenbrun’s “I Saw the TV Glow,” a suburban lucid dream of a movie about how the media we consume can then consume us, feels like the first film to truly capture the dread and dissonance of Lynch’s reinvention — a series that was itself a comment on how you can truly never go home again, and how rose-colored memories become warped and monstrous by the passage of time.
“I Saw the TV Glow” follows Owen (Justice Smith), a gloomy New Jersey teen obsessed with a YA TV series called “The Pink Opaque,” about two physically apart teen girls who share a psychic connection that could help them defeat a moon-faced monster called Mr. Melancholy.
- 4/29/2024
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
“I Saw the TV Glow” director Jane Schoenbrun finally celebrated their second feature at the film’s New York City premiere on Wednesday, April 24, in partnership with Rooftop Films. But “I Saw the TV Glow” first premiered back in January at Sundance, under the banner of A24, and with Emma Stone and Dave McCary’s production company Fruit Tree.
“I sent it to [Fruit Tree] and a couple other people, and they were like, ‘Hey, we wanna work with you,'” Schoenbrun told IndieWire. “Then I got a call from Emma Stone who was like, ‘Thank you so much for your business,’ and I was like, ‘You’re welcome!'”
The visually striking film follows two teens who are obsessed with a disturbing young adult TV show that, once canceled, starts to bleed into reality for the characters. David Ehrlich wrote in IndieWire’s review that the film “marries the queer radicality...
“I sent it to [Fruit Tree] and a couple other people, and they were like, ‘Hey, we wanna work with you,'” Schoenbrun told IndieWire. “Then I got a call from Emma Stone who was like, ‘Thank you so much for your business,’ and I was like, ‘You’re welcome!'”
The visually striking film follows two teens who are obsessed with a disturbing young adult TV show that, once canceled, starts to bleed into reality for the characters. David Ehrlich wrote in IndieWire’s review that the film “marries the queer radicality...
- 4/29/2024
- by Vincent Perella
- Indiewire
The return of a fan favorite franchise, the critically acclaimed new movie from a modern day genre visionary, and a slasher from the perspective of the Jason Voorhees-like killer.
It’s all headed our way in the coming weeks. And it’s only the tip of the iceberg…
Here’s all the new horror releasing in theaters and at home in May 2024!
For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.
I Saw The TV Glow – May 3 (Limited), May 17 (Wide)
Fresh off the haunting and singularly creepy indie We’re All Going to the World’s Fair, Jane Schoenbrun is back with A24‘s I Saw the TV Glow, releasing only in theaters May 3.
In I Saw the TV Glow, “Owen is just trying to make it through life in the suburbs when his classmate introduces him to a mysterious TV show — a vision of a supernatural world beneath their own.
It’s all headed our way in the coming weeks. And it’s only the tip of the iceberg…
Here’s all the new horror releasing in theaters and at home in May 2024!
For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.
I Saw The TV Glow – May 3 (Limited), May 17 (Wide)
Fresh off the haunting and singularly creepy indie We’re All Going to the World’s Fair, Jane Schoenbrun is back with A24‘s I Saw the TV Glow, releasing only in theaters May 3.
In I Saw the TV Glow, “Owen is just trying to make it through life in the suburbs when his classmate introduces him to a mysterious TV show — a vision of a supernatural world beneath their own.
- 4/29/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Front: I Saw The TV Glow (A24); Back: Unfrosted (John P. Johnson/Netflix)Graphic: The A.V. Club
Films releases have been, let’s say, uneven in 2024: we’re finally seeing premieres for movies delayed by Covid, the writers’ strike, and the actors’ strike, in addition to whatever else the...
Films releases have been, let’s say, uneven in 2024: we’re finally seeing premieres for movies delayed by Covid, the writers’ strike, and the actors’ strike, in addition to whatever else the...
- 4/29/2024
- by Jen Lennon, Jacob Oller, Saloni Gajjar, Mary Kate Carr, Emma Keates, Matt Schimkowitz, Cindy White, and Drew Gillis
- avclub.com
“I Saw the TV Glow” is a new live-action, ‘psychological horror-thriller’ produced by Emma Stone for writer/director Jane Schoenbrun, starring Justice Smith, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Ian Foreman, Helena Howard, Fred Durst and Danielle Deadwyler, opening May 3, 2024 in theaters:
“…two teenagers bond over a television series. But after it is mysteriously canceled, reality begins to blur…”
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“…two teenagers bond over a television series. But after it is mysteriously canceled, reality begins to blur…”
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- 4/28/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
One of the core components of a video game is the cast that has been put behind the in-game characters. Not only do they give their voice to the character, but ultimately bring it to life making the experience worthwhile. While popular franchises, such as Final Fantasy are known for sticking with renowned actors to voice their characters, their one decision has proved to be for the worse according to their player base.
Final Fantasy cast Tyler Hoechlin for the role of Sephiroth in the games
The character of Sephiroth has always been an iconic one and was voiced by George Newbern before the year 2020. Newbern’s voice was unfortunately retired 4 years ago, and the replacement was none other than Tyler Hoechlin, an actor known for his work as Superman in CW’s Superman and Lois.
Why Tyler Hoechlin Is Not Accepted As The Voice Of Sephiroth In The Final Fantasy...
Final Fantasy cast Tyler Hoechlin for the role of Sephiroth in the games
The character of Sephiroth has always been an iconic one and was voiced by George Newbern before the year 2020. Newbern’s voice was unfortunately retired 4 years ago, and the replacement was none other than Tyler Hoechlin, an actor known for his work as Superman in CW’s Superman and Lois.
Why Tyler Hoechlin Is Not Accepted As The Voice Of Sephiroth In The Final Fantasy...
- 4/26/2024
- by Aaditya Chugh
- FandomWire
Luca Guadagnino’s love triangle drama Challengers starts its UK-Ireland box office campaign this weekend through Warner Bros.
Opening in 702 sites with additional venues still being added, the film stars Zendaya, 2016 Screen Star of Tomorrow Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist in the story of three aspiring tennis professionals fighting both for championships and romantically.
Initially programmed as the opening film of last year’s Venice Film Festival, Challengers was withdrawn following the actors’ strike, which would have prevented its starry cast from promoting the release.
It is Italian filmmaker Guadagnino’s eighth feature film. He broke out internationally with his fifth,...
Opening in 702 sites with additional venues still being added, the film stars Zendaya, 2016 Screen Star of Tomorrow Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist in the story of three aspiring tennis professionals fighting both for championships and romantically.
Initially programmed as the opening film of last year’s Venice Film Festival, Challengers was withdrawn following the actors’ strike, which would have prevented its starry cast from promoting the release.
It is Italian filmmaker Guadagnino’s eighth feature film. He broke out internationally with his fifth,...
- 4/26/2024
- ScreenDaily
One of the most intriguing genres in the world of video games is the one where you get unique endings to conclude the game depending on the choices you make during the play-through. The Quarry is one such game, which has been made available on Xbox Game Pass recently, and offers up to 186 endings varying through the choices the player makes while playing the title.
The Quarry is a game that offers 186 alternate endings for the players to experience
The game originally came out back in 2022 and revolves around the theme of horror. Gamers get to play as nine teenagers who are in for a ride as they struggle to go their last night at Hackett’s Quarry summer camp surviving attacks from supernatural monsters and other similar happenings.
What Makes The Quarry Available On Xbox Game Pass A Perfect Story-Driven Game
What games like Elden Ring and Detroit: Become Human...
The Quarry is a game that offers 186 alternate endings for the players to experience
The game originally came out back in 2022 and revolves around the theme of horror. Gamers get to play as nine teenagers who are in for a ride as they struggle to go their last night at Hackett’s Quarry summer camp surviving attacks from supernatural monsters and other similar happenings.
What Makes The Quarry Available On Xbox Game Pass A Perfect Story-Driven Game
What games like Elden Ring and Detroit: Become Human...
- 4/25/2024
- by Aaditya Chugh
- FandomWire
The summer season is upon us and, per each year, we’ve dug beyond studio offerings to present an in-depth look at what should be on your radar. From festival winners of the past year to selections coming straight from Cannes to genre delights to, yes, a few blockbuster spectacles, there’s more than enough to anticipate.
Check out our picks below and return for monthly updates as more is sure to be added to the calendar. Release dates are for theatrical openings unless otherwise noted.
The Contestant (Clair Titley; May 2 on Hulu)
If some of today’s reality shows can feel out-of-hand for what they put their contestants through, nothing compares to one of the first to ever hit the air. In 1988, aspiring comedian Tomoaki Hamatsu (aka Nasubi) got the “opportunity” to take part in a game show without knowing any of the parameters, resulting in him being placed...
Check out our picks below and return for monthly updates as more is sure to be added to the calendar. Release dates are for theatrical openings unless otherwise noted.
The Contestant (Clair Titley; May 2 on Hulu)
If some of today’s reality shows can feel out-of-hand for what they put their contestants through, nothing compares to one of the first to ever hit the air. In 1988, aspiring comedian Tomoaki Hamatsu (aka Nasubi) got the “opportunity” to take part in a game show without knowing any of the parameters, resulting in him being placed...
- 4/24/2024
- by The Film Stage
- The Film Stage
Sundance Film Festival is heading to London again this summer and the programme is full of cinematic goodies. More below.
The days are getting lighter, the sun is shining ever so slightly more now and we’ve packed away our thickest wool jumpers, although we still need some thick socks. That must mean one thing and one thing only.
Sundance Film Festival: London is almost upon us.
Some might say summer is coming too, but we’re mostly excited for Sundance London, which has just revealed their full programme for this year’s festival. The festival brings a fine selection of films which originally premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January, in Park City, Utah. The crème de la crème, so to speak.
The festival will open on 6 June with a screening of Kneecap, Rich Peppiatt’s Irish-language film and draw to a close on 9 June with Sean Wang...
The days are getting lighter, the sun is shining ever so slightly more now and we’ve packed away our thickest wool jumpers, although we still need some thick socks. That must mean one thing and one thing only.
Sundance Film Festival: London is almost upon us.
Some might say summer is coming too, but we’re mostly excited for Sundance London, which has just revealed their full programme for this year’s festival. The festival brings a fine selection of films which originally premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January, in Park City, Utah. The crème de la crème, so to speak.
The festival will open on 6 June with a screening of Kneecap, Rich Peppiatt’s Irish-language film and draw to a close on 9 June with Sean Wang...
- 4/23/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
Now You See Me is arguably one of the most underrated heist-thriller franchises of the past decade: despite its high production budgets, star-studded ensemble cast, and absolute commercial success at the global box office, the films have barely been mentioned in the media and on social media platforms nearly 8 years after the release of the second installment.
However, from 2020 to 2023, Lionsgate has been actively releasing information about the upcoming sequel, teasing fans of the film series with updates on the production process. And now, just over a week ago, the media giant announced that Now You See Me 3 is already in post-production, and with that came exciting details about the upcoming cast.
What makes this news so exciting is that Lionsgate will be correcting a mistake that disappointed audiences with the release of the second film, as one of the central and certainly incredibly memorable characters was not able to reprise their role.
However, from 2020 to 2023, Lionsgate has been actively releasing information about the upcoming sequel, teasing fans of the film series with updates on the production process. And now, just over a week ago, the media giant announced that Now You See Me 3 is already in post-production, and with that came exciting details about the upcoming cast.
What makes this news so exciting is that Lionsgate will be correcting a mistake that disappointed audiences with the release of the second film, as one of the central and certainly incredibly memorable characters was not able to reprise their role.
- 4/22/2024
- by louise.everitt@startefacts.com (Louise Everitt)
- STartefacts.com
La tercera entrega de la saga de magos e ilusionistas contará también con el regreso de su reparto original.
De acuerdo con Deadline y The Hollywood Reporter, Ariana Greenblatt (“Barbie”), Justice Smith (“Dungeons & Dragons: Honor entre Ladrones”) y Dominic Sessa (“The Holdovers”) se han unido al reparto de “Now You See Me 3”, la conocida saga de películas centradas en un grupo de magos e ilusionistas que cometen robos a gran escala. Los jóvenes actores se unen a Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco y Mark Ruffalo que retoman sus papeles para la tercera entrega de la saga.
Por el momento se desconocen los detalles de la trama pero se espera que la película continúe la historia de los Cuatro Jinetes a los que se unen una nueva generación de magos.
Ruben Fleischer (“Zombieland”) dirigirá la película y Eric Warren Singer (“Top Gun: Maverick”), Seth Graham Smith...
De acuerdo con Deadline y The Hollywood Reporter, Ariana Greenblatt (“Barbie”), Justice Smith (“Dungeons & Dragons: Honor entre Ladrones”) y Dominic Sessa (“The Holdovers”) se han unido al reparto de “Now You See Me 3”, la conocida saga de películas centradas en un grupo de magos e ilusionistas que cometen robos a gran escala. Los jóvenes actores se unen a Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco y Mark Ruffalo que retoman sus papeles para la tercera entrega de la saga.
Por el momento se desconocen los detalles de la trama pero se espera que la película continúe la historia de los Cuatro Jinetes a los que se unen una nueva generación de magos.
Ruben Fleischer (“Zombieland”) dirigirá la película y Eric Warren Singer (“Top Gun: Maverick”), Seth Graham Smith...
- 4/19/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
Now You See Me 3 is gearing up to roll cameras this year and Dominic Sessa, Justice Smith and Ariana Greenblatt have joined the cast.
Now You See Me 3 is coming out way sooner rather than later as Jesse Eisenberg confirmed that cameras would roll sometime this year. The sequel has been in the works for years, but it seems that it’s truly happening now.
The Hollywood Reporter reports that Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa and Ariana Greenblatt have joined the ensemble cast. Their roles, like the film’s plot, is still being kept under wraps, but one would imagine they might play a new generation of magicians.
Eisenberg seems to be on board and the previous films’ cast, Dave Franco, Isla Fisher, Woody Harrelson and Morgan Freeman are also expected to reprise their roles, but this hasn’t been officially confirmed yet.
Now You See Me 3 will be released by Lionsgate.
Now You See Me 3 is coming out way sooner rather than later as Jesse Eisenberg confirmed that cameras would roll sometime this year. The sequel has been in the works for years, but it seems that it’s truly happening now.
The Hollywood Reporter reports that Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa and Ariana Greenblatt have joined the ensemble cast. Their roles, like the film’s plot, is still being kept under wraps, but one would imagine they might play a new generation of magicians.
Eisenberg seems to be on board and the previous films’ cast, Dave Franco, Isla Fisher, Woody Harrelson and Morgan Freeman are also expected to reprise their roles, but this hasn’t been officially confirmed yet.
Now You See Me 3 will be released by Lionsgate.
- 4/18/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
After two successful installments of the magical heist franchise, “Now You See Me,” which have grossed over $680 million worldwide, Lionsgate is finally moving forward with the long-in-development “Now You See Me 3.” Director Ruben Fleischer (“Venom,” “Zombieland”) will direct the third installment of the illusionist heist series.
Continue reading ‘Now You See Me 3’ Casts Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa & Ariana Greenblatt at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Now You See Me 3’ Casts Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa & Ariana Greenblatt at The Playlist.
- 4/17/2024
- by Christopher Marc
- The Playlist
Update: THR has added that Justice Smith (Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves) and Dominic Sessa (The Holdovers) will be joining Ariana Greenblatt in Now You See Me 3. The new film will reintroduce audiences to “the thieving illusionists known as the Four Horseman while introducing audiences to a new generation of magicians.“
— Original article follows —
Deadline reports that Ariana Greenblatt is set to join the cast of Now You See Me 3, the upcoming sequel to the magical heist franchise. Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla, Fisher, Dave Franco, and Morgan Freeman are all expected to return. Greenblatt is one of Hollywood’s rising stars. She’s had some major roles over the last few years, including playing young Gamora in Avengers: Infinity War, young Ahsoka Tano in Ahsoka, and a featured role in Barbie. She’s also set to play Tiny Tina in the upcoming Borderlands movie, but more on that later.
— Original article follows —
Deadline reports that Ariana Greenblatt is set to join the cast of Now You See Me 3, the upcoming sequel to the magical heist franchise. Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla, Fisher, Dave Franco, and Morgan Freeman are all expected to return. Greenblatt is one of Hollywood’s rising stars. She’s had some major roles over the last few years, including playing young Gamora in Avengers: Infinity War, young Ahsoka Tano in Ahsoka, and a featured role in Barbie. She’s also set to play Tiny Tina in the upcoming Borderlands movie, but more on that later.
- 4/17/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Justice Smith, last seen in Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, and The Holdovers breakout Dominic Sessa are ready to take over the magic stage.
The duo have closed deals to join Barbie actress Ariana Greenblatt in Now You See Me 3, Lionsgate’s latest installment of its heist-with-magicians thrillers.
The trio are the newcomers to the caper, with original cast members Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco and Morgan Freeman expected to reprise their roles as thieving illusionists.
Plot details are being kept up a sleeve but the new feature will once again delve into the world of the illusionists and the bickering and sneaky quartet known as the Four Horsemen while introducing audiences to a new generation of magicians.
Ruben Fleischer will be sitting in the director’s chair when cameras roll. Eric Warren Singer, Seth Grahame-Smith and Mike Lesslie wrote the script while Bobby Cohen and Alex Kurtzman produce.
The duo have closed deals to join Barbie actress Ariana Greenblatt in Now You See Me 3, Lionsgate’s latest installment of its heist-with-magicians thrillers.
The trio are the newcomers to the caper, with original cast members Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco and Morgan Freeman expected to reprise their roles as thieving illusionists.
Plot details are being kept up a sleeve but the new feature will once again delve into the world of the illusionists and the bickering and sneaky quartet known as the Four Horsemen while introducing audiences to a new generation of magicians.
Ruben Fleischer will be sitting in the director’s chair when cameras roll. Eric Warren Singer, Seth Grahame-Smith and Mike Lesslie wrote the script while Bobby Cohen and Alex Kurtzman produce.
- 4/16/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
When I was 9 years old, I was obsessed with the Disney Channel monster-of-the-week series, "So Weird." The show centered on a strong-willed teenage girl named Fiona "Fi" Phillips (Cara DeLizia) who used the power of information gathered from online research to help make sense of ghosts, monsters, folk legends, and other supernatural occurrences that seemed to follow her and her rockstar mom while they traveled the country on her comeback tour.
I wasn't yet a teenager and I certainly didn't own a laptop, but I could feel deep in my bones that I was just like Fi Phillips, and often fantasized what it would be like to live her life. Sometimes, the wind would blow a little too strong as I walked home from school or I'd hear a disembodied voice that was probably the result of my own imagination, and the line between my favorite TV show and my own life would blur.
I wasn't yet a teenager and I certainly didn't own a laptop, but I could feel deep in my bones that I was just like Fi Phillips, and often fantasized what it would be like to live her life. Sometimes, the wind would blow a little too strong as I walked home from school or I'd hear a disembodied voice that was probably the result of my own imagination, and the line between my favorite TV show and my own life would blur.
- 4/8/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
There was only one line to get into the first event of the inaugural Los Angeles Festival of Movies, a fact that confused quite a few ticketholders who have grown accustomed to expedited entry at film festivals. As the crowd gathered outside of Vidiots, the hip movie theater/video rental store in Eagle Rock, a very patient usher kept reassuring everyone that there wasn’t a secret entrance for VIPs or press or friends of filmmakers that anybody was missing out on.
Everyone was on the same level as they entered the screening of Jane Schoenbrun’s “I Saw the TV Glow,” creating an aura of egalitarianism that extended to the entire evening. While some festivals go to great lengths to shield their marquee talent from crowds, Schroenbrun and “I Saw the TV Glow” stars Justice Smith and Brigette Lundy-Paine mingled by the bar in the theater lobby before everyone filed into their seats.
Everyone was on the same level as they entered the screening of Jane Schoenbrun’s “I Saw the TV Glow,” creating an aura of egalitarianism that extended to the entire evening. While some festivals go to great lengths to shield their marquee talent from crowds, Schroenbrun and “I Saw the TV Glow” stars Justice Smith and Brigette Lundy-Paine mingled by the bar in the theater lobby before everyone filed into their seats.
- 4/5/2024
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
Knives Out has become iconic in many different ways. Not only did its cast break the internet, but its approach to the whodunit genre was so unique and intriguing that fans could not help but fawn over its genius. As if Daniel Craig playing the role of Benoit Blanc wasn’t enough, the cast also includes Chris Evans, Ana De Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Michael Shannon.
Knives Out
The mystery genre has been around for a very long time, which has made it quite difficult to do something new. Everything has already been done and every twist has been turned far too many times. When something becomes this familiar to audiences, many filmmakers and creators draw inspiration from preexisting works to get what they think are the best parts and make something new.
Suggested“Did I go too far?”: Daniel Craig’s Genius Improvised a Knives Out 2 Line,...
Knives Out
The mystery genre has been around for a very long time, which has made it quite difficult to do something new. Everything has already been done and every twist has been turned far too many times. When something becomes this familiar to audiences, many filmmakers and creators draw inspiration from preexisting works to get what they think are the best parts and make something new.
Suggested“Did I go too far?”: Daniel Craig’s Genius Improvised a Knives Out 2 Line,...
- 3/30/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Kobi Libii’s debut feature The American Society of Magical Negroes starts on a promising note. Aren, a spindly and awkward artist (an endearing Justice Smith) loiters near a yarn sculpture in a gallery. He seems lost in the sea of roving patrons and bustling waiters. It takes a second for us to realize that Aren created the meditative wool work and is struggling to sell it to the mostly white collectors attending this group show. They find the abstract piece illegible; they repeatedly ask about the material (“Is it … yarn?”) while maintaining a distance. These brief encounters are a clever jab by Libii at a visual art world historically enamored of Black figurative artists.
Minor drama ensues after Aren is mistaken for a server by a patron and unceremoniously fired by his gallerist. Before he can think straight, the dejected artist finds himself touring the gothic halls of The American Society of Magical Negroes,...
Minor drama ensues after Aren is mistaken for a server by a patron and unceremoniously fired by his gallerist. Before he can think straight, the dejected artist finds himself touring the gothic halls of The American Society of Magical Negroes,...
- 3/29/2024
- by Lovia Gyarkye
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Justice Smith and David Alan GrierImage: Focus Features
Although The Matrix came out two years before Spike Lee famously coined the term “magical, mystical Negro” in 2001, it successfully inverted the potential fulfillment of that trope. Morpheus was undoubtedly a self-sacrificing guide to Neo. but it was Morpheus’ confidence, the weight...
Although The Matrix came out two years before Spike Lee famously coined the term “magical, mystical Negro” in 2001, it successfully inverted the potential fulfillment of that trope. Morpheus was undoubtedly a self-sacrificing guide to Neo. but it was Morpheus’ confidence, the weight...
- 3/25/2024
- by Mustafa Yasar II
- avclub.com
Kobi Libii’s feature film debut is already facing some divisive reaction. For this viewer, having grown up on classic films that he is examining, I thought the approach was quite interesting. The American Society of Magical Negroes explores a familiar troupe in classic films that featured a lovable sidekick, often it was someone who is a minority. As his directorial debut is bound to turn a few heads, it also features an impressive cast that includes Justice Smith, Nicole Byers, An-Li Bogan, and David Alan Grier.
Recently, we had the opportunity to chat with a few of the fine folks about their latest. First up, I sat down with the legendary David Alan Grier. And it was a terrific conversation, one where we talked about classic films and reasons behind this story. He is a fascinating man, and he is a joy to speak with. After that, we sat...
Recently, we had the opportunity to chat with a few of the fine folks about their latest. First up, I sat down with the legendary David Alan Grier. And it was a terrific conversation, one where we talked about classic films and reasons behind this story. He is a fascinating man, and he is a joy to speak with. After that, we sat...
- 3/21/2024
- by JimmyO
- JoBlo.com
Many Xbox players want to live the Helldivers 2 cinematic experience on their platform. Unfortunately, Arrowhead Game Studios made no other mention of this popular game coming to a new platform that isn’t the PlayStation or PC.
Game Pass will add a similar cinematic experience today, The Quarry from Supermassive Games, so Xbox players don’t feel so left out. There are other very good titles that also came to the Game Pass; one of the most anticipated is Diablo 4. Xbox and PC players: Game Pass is really a good service.
Game Pass will let Xbox Helldivers 2 fans live a new cinematic experience, The Quarry The Quarry is a cinematic experience like Helldivers 2, the game is already available on Game Pass.
Helldivers 2 is one of the most popular and successful games of this year. The Arrowhead Game Studios title has reportedly sold more than 8 million copies. It was the first...
Game Pass will add a similar cinematic experience today, The Quarry from Supermassive Games, so Xbox players don’t feel so left out. There are other very good titles that also came to the Game Pass; one of the most anticipated is Diablo 4. Xbox and PC players: Game Pass is really a good service.
Game Pass will let Xbox Helldivers 2 fans live a new cinematic experience, The Quarry The Quarry is a cinematic experience like Helldivers 2, the game is already available on Game Pass.
Helldivers 2 is one of the most popular and successful games of this year. The Arrowhead Game Studios title has reportedly sold more than 8 million copies. It was the first...
- 3/20/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
Indies in moderate-wide release claimed the nos. 6, 8 and 9 spots at the domestic box office led by Love Lies Bleeding. Kristin Steward toplines the Berlin-premiering film by Rose Glass that expanded nationwide, grossing $2.5 million for the weekend on 1,362 screens (up from five theaters opening week). The steamy crime thriller from A24 also stars Katy O’Brian with an ensemble featuring Ed Harris, Anna Baryshnikov Dave Franco and Jenna Malone. It’s 88% Certified Fresh with audiences on Rotten Tomatoes (92% critics score).
Stewart plays a reclusive gym manager who falls hard for an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Vegas in pursuit of her dream as the pair is pulled into the web of Lou’s criminal family. Weekend breakdown: Friday, $1.1 million; Saturday, $790k; Sunday; $592k.
One Life by James Hawes pulled in a $1.7+ million debut 983 screens. The Bleecker Street film, starring Anthony Hopkins as a British stockbroker who helped rescued hundreds of Jewish children from Czechoslovakia,...
Stewart plays a reclusive gym manager who falls hard for an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Vegas in pursuit of her dream as the pair is pulled into the web of Lou’s criminal family. Weekend breakdown: Friday, $1.1 million; Saturday, $790k; Sunday; $592k.
One Life by James Hawes pulled in a $1.7+ million debut 983 screens. The Bleecker Street film, starring Anthony Hopkins as a British stockbroker who helped rescued hundreds of Jewish children from Czechoslovakia,...
- 3/17/2024
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
March has been going along well, but only one new wide release made much of a mark this weekend as “Kung Fu Panda 4” and “Dune: Part Two” continued to reign over all, including an actual “king.” Read on for the weekend box office report.
After scoring one of the second-best openings of 2024, the animated “Kung Fu Panda 4” held onto first place for a second weekend in a row, winning Friday with $8.8 million and then repeating with an estimated $30 million for the weekend, down 48% from its opening weekend. It has grossed $107.7 million in its first 10 days in North America. It added another $39.6 million in 56 international territories for a global weekend of $69.6 million and a global total of $176.5 million.
Denis Villeneuve‘s sci-fi epic “Dune: Part Two” crossed the $200 million mark domestically in its third weekend, making it the first movie to cross that milestone since “Wonka.” This weekend, it added another $29.1 million,...
After scoring one of the second-best openings of 2024, the animated “Kung Fu Panda 4” held onto first place for a second weekend in a row, winning Friday with $8.8 million and then repeating with an estimated $30 million for the weekend, down 48% from its opening weekend. It has grossed $107.7 million in its first 10 days in North America. It added another $39.6 million in 56 international territories for a global weekend of $69.6 million and a global total of $176.5 million.
Denis Villeneuve‘s sci-fi epic “Dune: Part Two” crossed the $200 million mark domestically in its third weekend, making it the first movie to cross that milestone since “Wonka.” This weekend, it added another $29.1 million,...
- 3/17/2024
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
Kung Fu Panda 4 and Dune: Part Two are still going strong at the box office, with both movies celebrating milestones this weekend.
From DreamWorks Animation and Universal, the Jack Black-voiced Kung Fu Panda 4 dethroned Dune 2 in its sophomore weekend with an estimated $30 million from 4,067 theaters as it leaped past the $100 million mark to finish Sunday with a 10-day domestic total of $107.7 million. Overseas, it grossed another $39.6 million for a foreign tally of $68.6 million and $176.4 million globally. The pic fell a respectable 48 percent domestically.
Not far behind was Denis Villeneuve’s Dune 2, now in its third weekend. The Legendary-Warner Bros. tentpole is the first release of 2024 to clear $200 million domestically. The pic earned an estimated $29.1 million from 3,847 cinemas, putting its North American total at $205.3 million.
Overseas, the sequel — starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya — earned another $51.2 million this weekend from 73 markets for a dazzling foreign tally...
From DreamWorks Animation and Universal, the Jack Black-voiced Kung Fu Panda 4 dethroned Dune 2 in its sophomore weekend with an estimated $30 million from 4,067 theaters as it leaped past the $100 million mark to finish Sunday with a 10-day domestic total of $107.7 million. Overseas, it grossed another $39.6 million for a foreign tally of $68.6 million and $176.4 million globally. The pic fell a respectable 48 percent domestically.
Not far behind was Denis Villeneuve’s Dune 2, now in its third weekend. The Legendary-Warner Bros. tentpole is the first release of 2024 to clear $200 million domestically. The pic earned an estimated $29.1 million from 3,847 cinemas, putting its North American total at $205.3 million.
Overseas, the sequel — starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya — earned another $51.2 million this weekend from 73 markets for a dazzling foreign tally...
- 3/17/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Universal and DreamWorks Animation’s “Kung Fu Panda 4” remained victorious at the domestic box office, collecting a solid $30 million in its second weekend of release. After 10 days on the big screen, the animated family film has grossed $107.7 million in North America and $176.5 million globally.
Those ticket sales easily surpassed the debut of Mark Wahlberg’s canine drama “Arthur the King,” which opened in third place. It arrived on the lower end of expectations with a soft $7.5 million from 3,003 theaters. Lionsgate spent $19 million on the feel-good story, about a man who befriends a wounded stray dog, so its modest price tag could soften its box office shortcomings. Though critics weren’t fond of “Arthur the King” (it has a 64% on Rotten Tomatoes), moviegoers were more receptive and gave the film an “A” grade on CinemaScore.
“It’s not a family film or a comedy, but it’s not a hard...
Those ticket sales easily surpassed the debut of Mark Wahlberg’s canine drama “Arthur the King,” which opened in third place. It arrived on the lower end of expectations with a soft $7.5 million from 3,003 theaters. Lionsgate spent $19 million on the feel-good story, about a man who befriends a wounded stray dog, so its modest price tag could soften its box office shortcomings. Though critics weren’t fond of “Arthur the King” (it has a 64% on Rotten Tomatoes), moviegoers were more receptive and gave the film an “A” grade on CinemaScore.
“It’s not a family film or a comedy, but it’s not a hard...
- 3/17/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
The new film entitled The American Society of Magical Negroes is, on one level, an examination of society through the lens of the cinematic trope of the “magical negro” popularized in American culture throughout the twentieth century. On another, less serious plane, the film is a solidly entertaining romantic comedy that establishes a new filmmaker with a voice that, with a little seasoning, should have a lot to say in the not-too-distant future.
The film follows the trials and tribulations of a young man named Aren (Justice Smith) after he is recruited by a mysterious man named Roger (David Alan Grier) to join an organization called The Society of Magical Negroes. This society is dedicated to the purpose of making white people more comfortable around people of color, which is done using the “magical” powers bestowed up members of the society once they are assigned white people to assuage.
Aren...
The film follows the trials and tribulations of a young man named Aren (Justice Smith) after he is recruited by a mysterious man named Roger (David Alan Grier) to join an organization called The Society of Magical Negroes. This society is dedicated to the purpose of making white people more comfortable around people of color, which is done using the “magical” powers bestowed up members of the society once they are assigned white people to assuage.
Aren...
- 3/16/2024
- by Mike Tyrkus
- CinemaNerdz
We should thank whoever cut the official trailer for writer-director Kobi Libii’s The American Society of Magical Negroes. As infuriating as the film is, it would have been devastating to imagine anyone, but especially people of color, walking into it expecting Jordan Peele-grade social commentary or a Black Harry Potter after the teaser was released and getting this instead. The second trailer sold a more accurate and deterrent bill of goods, as this is, in fact, an interracial romcom masquerading as social satire. But even knowing that Libii’s film would fail at both was a possibility, nothing can prepare you for the reality of sitting through a 105-minute, unchallenged preaching session on the virtues of minstrelsy.
The first five minutes almost play as a warning. A struggling artist trying to sell his latest piece at an art show, Aren (Justice Smith) glides through a sea of white...
The first five minutes almost play as a warning. A struggling artist trying to sell his latest piece at an art show, Aren (Justice Smith) glides through a sea of white...
- 3/16/2024
- by Justin Clark
- Slant Magazine
After the Oscar-winning “American Fiction” comes another racial satire film targeting the psychologically elusive racial dynamics that invade everyday society: “The American Society of Magical Negroes” (2024). Kobi Libii’s directorial debut focuses on “defense mechanisms and survival strategies for Black people navigating racism in America,” as he told TheWrap at Sundance where the film premiered.
The film is also a love story, following Aren (Justice Smith), who gets introduced to a society of magical Black people whose powers are used to make white people’s lives easier. But when Aren falls in love, he realizes he might not be willing to give her up to fulfill his new career.
Those curious about how to watch “The American Society of Magical Negroes” can find the details below:
When Did “The American Society of Magical Negroes” Premiere?
The film premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.
When Is the Release Date?
The film...
The film is also a love story, following Aren (Justice Smith), who gets introduced to a society of magical Black people whose powers are used to make white people’s lives easier. But when Aren falls in love, he realizes he might not be willing to give her up to fulfill his new career.
Those curious about how to watch “The American Society of Magical Negroes” can find the details below:
When Did “The American Society of Magical Negroes” Premiere?
The film premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.
When Is the Release Date?
The film...
- 3/15/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
A trio of moderate releases – One Life, The American Society Of Magical Negroes and Knox Goes Away join Janus Films’ celebration of master musician Ryuichi Sakamoto, and César award winning The Animal Kingdom as the next wave of 2024 indie films rolls out post-Oscars.
Focus Features’ American Society Of Magical Negroes, the feature directorial debut of Kobi Libii opens at 1,146 theaters across the North America. Premiered at Sundance, see Deadline review. A satirical comedy about a young man, Aren (Justice Smith) who is recruited by Roger (David Alan Grier) into a secret society of magical Black people who dedicate their lives to a cause of utmost importance: making sure white people never feel bad about themselves or get stressed out — because bad things happen when they do. Also stars Rupert Friend, Michaela Watkins, An-Li Bogan, Drew Tarver and Nicole Byer. Libii originally developed the project as an alumnus of both the Sundance Writers and Directors Labs.
Focus Features’ American Society Of Magical Negroes, the feature directorial debut of Kobi Libii opens at 1,146 theaters across the North America. Premiered at Sundance, see Deadline review. A satirical comedy about a young man, Aren (Justice Smith) who is recruited by Roger (David Alan Grier) into a secret society of magical Black people who dedicate their lives to a cause of utmost importance: making sure white people never feel bad about themselves or get stressed out — because bad things happen when they do. Also stars Rupert Friend, Michaela Watkins, An-Li Bogan, Drew Tarver and Nicole Byer. Libii originally developed the project as an alumnus of both the Sundance Writers and Directors Labs.
- 3/15/2024
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
‘The American Society of Magical Negroes’ Star Justice Smith on His Bold New Film, D&d and PokemonGo
Upon his 2013 graduation from the Orange County School of the Arts, Justice Smith assumed he would spend some time “waiting tables and doing small roles in indie films here and there.” Instead, he found himself working the blockbuster space fairly quickly, booking roles in “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” and its sequel “Jurassic World Dominion.” He stood out opposite a fuzzy creature voiced by Ryan Reynolds in “Pokémon: Detective Pikachu” and as a half-elf sorcerer in “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.”
Though it was a crash course in big-budget filmmaking, the 28-year-old actor notes that he wouldn’t have had it any other way. “I’m blessed because those experiences were also highly technical environments that challenged me,” he says. “It strengthened my ability and gave me a more well-rounded arsenal of tools. While doing the thing I love.”
And while he’s happy to dabble in big studios hits,...
Though it was a crash course in big-budget filmmaking, the 28-year-old actor notes that he wouldn’t have had it any other way. “I’m blessed because those experiences were also highly technical environments that challenged me,” he says. “It strengthened my ability and gave me a more well-rounded arsenal of tools. While doing the thing I love.”
And while he’s happy to dabble in big studios hits,...
- 3/14/2024
- by Jenelle Riley
- Variety Film + TV
Mark Wahlberg’s canine drama “Arthur the King” opens in cinemas on Friday, but it may not have enough bite to top domestic box office charts.
Lionsgate’s film, a feel-good story about a man who befriends a wounded stray dog, is targeting a debut of $8 million to $10 million from 3,000 North American theaters. It’s a so-so start for the roughly $20 million-budgeted movie.
Despite the newcomer, last weekend’s champ “Kung Fu Panda 4” is expected to dominate again with roughly $28 million to $30 million in its sophomore outing. So far, the animated fourquel has grossed $62 million at the domestic box office and $93 million globally.
“Dune: Part Two” won’t be far behind “Panda” as the sci-fi adventure looks to continue its impressive box office run. The “Dune” sequel is projected to add $24 million to $27 million during its third weekend of release. After 12 days on the big screen, “Dune 2” has...
Lionsgate’s film, a feel-good story about a man who befriends a wounded stray dog, is targeting a debut of $8 million to $10 million from 3,000 North American theaters. It’s a so-so start for the roughly $20 million-budgeted movie.
Despite the newcomer, last weekend’s champ “Kung Fu Panda 4” is expected to dominate again with roughly $28 million to $30 million in its sophomore outing. So far, the animated fourquel has grossed $62 million at the domestic box office and $93 million globally.
“Dune: Part Two” won’t be far behind “Panda” as the sci-fi adventure looks to continue its impressive box office run. The “Dune” sequel is projected to add $24 million to $27 million during its third weekend of release. After 12 days on the big screen, “Dune 2” has...
- 3/14/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
After two weeks of moviegoers returning to theaters in force, we’re back to a weekend with a number of lower-key releases just hoping to make any sort of mark against the two big movies. Read on for Gold Derby’s box office preview.
This weekend will once again be about “Kung Fu Panda 4” vs. “Dune: Part Two,” although it’s likely to be a second weekend with the animated movie dominating, with both of them remaining in over 4,000 theaters.
Opening in 2,850 theaters, the biggest new wide release of the weekend is the Mark Wahlberg drama “Arthur the King,” based on the true story of Mikael Lindnord (renamed “Michael Light” for the movie), an outdoors endurance racer who puts together a team to cross the Dominican Republic. That team also includes actors Simu Liu (“Barbie”), Nathalie Emmanuel (the “Fast and Furious” movies) and Ali Suliman (“Lone Survivor”), and along the way,...
This weekend will once again be about “Kung Fu Panda 4” vs. “Dune: Part Two,” although it’s likely to be a second weekend with the animated movie dominating, with both of them remaining in over 4,000 theaters.
Opening in 2,850 theaters, the biggest new wide release of the weekend is the Mark Wahlberg drama “Arthur the King,” based on the true story of Mikael Lindnord (renamed “Michael Light” for the movie), an outdoors endurance racer who puts together a team to cross the Dominican Republic. That team also includes actors Simu Liu (“Barbie”), Nathalie Emmanuel (the “Fast and Furious” movies) and Ali Suliman (“Lone Survivor”), and along the way,...
- 3/13/2024
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
After debuting at Sundance to rave reviews, Jane Schoenbrun’s second feature, I Saw the TV Glow, made a stop at SXSW before its theatrical release in a few months. Giving the esoteric filmmaker more freedom thanks to its larger budget, this dark fantasy is effective in many ways but unexpectedly leaves something to be desired.
I Saw the TV Glow follows two teenagers who share a bond over their favorite TV show, only for their lives to be thrown into disarray when it is canceled. A24 is marketing this as the latest in its cerebral/“elevated” subgenre of horror, and while there are certainly elements of this there, it’s more accurately described as a surreal, often unnerving fantasy film.
The movie is inarguably most effective as a work of atmosphere and image-making. Schoenbrun succeeds in creating an undeniably alluring atmosphere, much as they did in We’re All Going to the World’s Fair,...
I Saw the TV Glow follows two teenagers who share a bond over their favorite TV show, only for their lives to be thrown into disarray when it is canceled. A24 is marketing this as the latest in its cerebral/“elevated” subgenre of horror, and while there are certainly elements of this there, it’s more accurately described as a surreal, often unnerving fantasy film.
The movie is inarguably most effective as a work of atmosphere and image-making. Schoenbrun succeeds in creating an undeniably alluring atmosphere, much as they did in We’re All Going to the World’s Fair,...
- 3/13/2024
- by Sean Boelman
- FandomWire
I wasn’t in the overwhelming camp of critics enamored by Jane Schoenbrun’s We’re All Going to the World’s Fair. I don’t say that to brag or even scold, but to set proper expectations as you read this review of I Saw the TV Glow. Schoenbrun’s style of borderline mournful listlessness has the structure of a neon daydream, which is fluttery and ethereal in ways that align with arthouse styles that are not meant to please all audiences. I Saw the TV Glow cements Schoenbrun’s cerebral and sobering lullaby style as a recurring signature, which I appreciate more this time. Schoenbrun understands and conveys the anxieties of existence so bluntly, albeit tuned to its own unique static-hazy frequency.
Justice Smith stars as suburbanite Owen, who we accompany through decades of his life. As a child (played by Ian Foreman), he became obsessed with a supernatural young...
Justice Smith stars as suburbanite Owen, who we accompany through decades of his life. As a child (played by Ian Foreman), he became obsessed with a supernatural young...
- 3/11/2024
- by Matt Donato
- DailyDead
Justice Smith and Brigette Lundy-Paine in I Saw the TV GlowImage: A24
As part of our coverage of the 2024 South By Southwest film festival, The A.V. Club had an opportunity to screen I Saw The TV Glow for review. This is the first in what will be a series of...
As part of our coverage of the 2024 South By Southwest film festival, The A.V. Club had an opportunity to screen I Saw The TV Glow for review. This is the first in what will be a series of...
- 3/11/2024
- by Matthew Jackson
- avclub.com
Lucy Hale, Lana Condor, and Alexandra Shipp are among the stars who attended a pop-up to celebrate the new Miss Dior fragrance from Dior Beauty.
The pop-up, named Miss Dior Avenue, brought visitors back to the 1960s with various rooms including a cinema, a flower shop, and a parfumerie.
Banks performed for the crowd at the event on Wednesday (March 6) in West Hollywood, Calif.
“So happy to be out in Los Angeles,” singer Maggie Rogers told Vogue. “I’m thrilled to be here with Dior celebrating their new perfume, and really excited to see Banks. We’ve been circling each other on the New York scene for a long time, and I have so much respect for her. I’m really excited to see her play.”
Head inside to see all of the celebs who attended…
Keep scrolling to see all of the stars who attended…
Adam Dimarco
Akira Akbar...
The pop-up, named Miss Dior Avenue, brought visitors back to the 1960s with various rooms including a cinema, a flower shop, and a parfumerie.
Banks performed for the crowd at the event on Wednesday (March 6) in West Hollywood, Calif.
“So happy to be out in Los Angeles,” singer Maggie Rogers told Vogue. “I’m thrilled to be here with Dior celebrating their new perfume, and really excited to see Banks. We’ve been circling each other on the New York scene for a long time, and I have so much respect for her. I’m really excited to see her play.”
Head inside to see all of the celebs who attended…
Keep scrolling to see all of the stars who attended…
Adam Dimarco
Akira Akbar...
- 3/8/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
So many stars graced the red carpet outside Bar Marmont on Wednesday night (March 6) to attend Vanity Fair and Instagram Celebrate Vanities: A Night for Young Hollywood.
The celebrity packed guestlist featured the likes of Barry Keoghan, Hunter Schafer and Charles Melton. That’s barely scratching the surface, though.
We pulled together photos of more than 100 stars on the guestlist. That way you can easily see who was there and what they were wearing!
Head inside to see all of the photos from Vanity Fair and Instagram Celebrate Vanities: A Night for Young Hollywood…
Keep scrolling to see all of the photos from Vanity Fair and Instagram Celebrate Vanities: A Night for Young Hollywood…
Barry Keoghan
Fyi: Barry is wearing Amiri FW24 Rtw.
Hunter Schafer
Fyi: Hunter is wearing Prada SS13 Rtw.
Evan Ross Katz
Aria Mia Loberti
Reece Feldman
Derek Luh
Sammi Hanratty
Asa Germann
Dallas James Liu
Charles...
The celebrity packed guestlist featured the likes of Barry Keoghan, Hunter Schafer and Charles Melton. That’s barely scratching the surface, though.
We pulled together photos of more than 100 stars on the guestlist. That way you can easily see who was there and what they were wearing!
Head inside to see all of the photos from Vanity Fair and Instagram Celebrate Vanities: A Night for Young Hollywood…
Keep scrolling to see all of the photos from Vanity Fair and Instagram Celebrate Vanities: A Night for Young Hollywood…
Barry Keoghan
Fyi: Barry is wearing Amiri FW24 Rtw.
Hunter Schafer
Fyi: Hunter is wearing Prada SS13 Rtw.
Evan Ross Katz
Aria Mia Loberti
Reece Feldman
Derek Luh
Sammi Hanratty
Asa Germann
Dallas James Liu
Charles...
- 3/7/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Clockwise from left: The Idea of You (Amazon Studios), Y2K (A24), Civil War (A24), The Fall Guy (Universal Pictures)Graphic: The A.V. Club
The South by Southwest film and TV festival, commonly known (at least in print) as SXSW, is upon us once again, promising another star-packed week of blockbuster premieres,...
The South by Southwest film and TV festival, commonly known (at least in print) as SXSW, is upon us once again, promising another star-packed week of blockbuster premieres,...
- 3/7/2024
- by Matthew Jackson
- avclub.com
In the ever-evolving landscape of horror cinema, a new contender steps into the neon spotlight, promising a unique blend of teenage angst and supernatural thrills. I Saw the TV Glow just dropped its first trailer, and it’s already setting the stage for what could be the most intriguingly eerie movie experience of 2024.
At the heart of this chilling adventure are Justice Smith and Brigette Lundy-Paine, playing two small-town teenagers bound by an uncommon obsession: a mysteriously canceled TV show. With a premise that feels like a nostalgic nod to the late-night TV binges of yore, I Saw the TV Glow seems poised to redefine the boundaries between the supernatural and the everyday with a distinctly electric purple hue of TV static as its backdrop.
The creative mind behind this intriguing venture is none other than Jane Schoenbrun, previously known for their webcam horror exploration in We’re All Going to the World’s Fair.
At the heart of this chilling adventure are Justice Smith and Brigette Lundy-Paine, playing two small-town teenagers bound by an uncommon obsession: a mysteriously canceled TV show. With a premise that feels like a nostalgic nod to the late-night TV binges of yore, I Saw the TV Glow seems poised to redefine the boundaries between the supernatural and the everyday with a distinctly electric purple hue of TV static as its backdrop.
The creative mind behind this intriguing venture is none other than Jane Schoenbrun, previously known for their webcam horror exploration in We’re All Going to the World’s Fair.
- 3/5/2024
- by NOFS STAFF
Exclusive: Napoleon star Vanessa Kirby will reunite with The Crown’s Benjamin Caron on a movie based on Willy Vlautin’s 2021 novel The Night Always Comes, about a working-class woman in the Pacific Northwest who embarks on a 24-hour quest to call in old debts and raise enough money to keep a roof over her head.
Netflix has acquired the project for release.
Kirby portrayed Princess Margaret in the first two seasons of The Crown and many of the episodes she appeared in were directed by Caron.
Caron was also a director of Disney+ series Andor. Last year, he directed Apple Studios feature film Sharper, starring Julianne Moore, Sebastian Stan, Justice Smith and Briana Middleton.
The Night Always Comes film is based on a screenplay by Seattle-based screenwriter Sarah Conradt whose credits include Mothers’ Instinct and 50 States of Fright. Vlautin’s 2010 book Lean on Pete was adapted and directed...
Netflix has acquired the project for release.
Kirby portrayed Princess Margaret in the first two seasons of The Crown and many of the episodes she appeared in were directed by Caron.
Caron was also a director of Disney+ series Andor. Last year, he directed Apple Studios feature film Sharper, starring Julianne Moore, Sebastian Stan, Justice Smith and Briana Middleton.
The Night Always Comes film is based on a screenplay by Seattle-based screenwriter Sarah Conradt whose credits include Mothers’ Instinct and 50 States of Fright. Vlautin’s 2010 book Lean on Pete was adapted and directed...
- 3/5/2024
- by Baz Bamigboye
- Deadline Film + TV
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Though 2024 has gotten off to a slow start, especially on the movies front, March seems determined to correct that. The year’s first real blockbuster, Dune: Part Two, debuts on the first of the month in theaters. Jake Gyllenhaal steps into Patrick Swayze’s shoes in the Road House remake on Prime Video. And, on the returning front, we’re getting a chance to see Pixar’s charming...
Though 2024 has gotten off to a slow start, especially on the movies front, March seems determined to correct that. The year’s first real blockbuster, Dune: Part Two, debuts on the first of the month in theaters. Jake Gyllenhaal steps into Patrick Swayze’s shoes in the Road House remake on Prime Video. And, on the returning front, we’re getting a chance to see Pixar’s charming...
- 3/1/2024
- by Keith Phipps
- Rollingstone.com
After mesmerizing viewers with We're All Going to the World's Fair in 2022, innovative filmmaker Jane Schoenbrun is returning to the big screen with their new movie I Saw the TV Glow, and we have a look at the eerie trailer ahead of the film's May 3rd release from A24.
Below, you can watch the trailer for I Saw the TV Glow, and in case you missed it, listen to Jane Schoenbrun discuss We're All Going to the World's Fair with Heather Wixson on a previous episode of Corpse Club!
Written and directed by Jane Schoenbrun, I Saw the TV Glow stars Justice Smith, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Ian Foreman, and Helena Howard, Fred Durst, and Danielle Deadwyler.
Synopsis: "Teenager Owen is just trying to make it through life in the suburbs when his classmate introduces him to a mysterious late-night TV show — a vision of a supernatural world beneath their own. In...
Below, you can watch the trailer for I Saw the TV Glow, and in case you missed it, listen to Jane Schoenbrun discuss We're All Going to the World's Fair with Heather Wixson on a previous episode of Corpse Club!
Written and directed by Jane Schoenbrun, I Saw the TV Glow stars Justice Smith, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Ian Foreman, and Helena Howard, Fred Durst, and Danielle Deadwyler.
Synopsis: "Teenager Owen is just trying to make it through life in the suburbs when his classmate introduces him to a mysterious late-night TV show — a vision of a supernatural world beneath their own. In...
- 3/1/2024
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
La pesadilla que conquistó Sundance ya tiene tráiler y póster. © A24
A24, la prolífica productora detrás de joyas del terror indie, ha publicado el primer tráiler y póster de la película de terror escrita y dirigida por Jane Schoenbrun (“We’re All Going to the World’s Fair”), “I Saw the TV Glow”, que triunfó en Sundance, siendo la película mejor valorada del Festival este año.
Protagonizada por Justice Smith (“Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves”) y Brigette Lundy-Paine (“Atypical), la película de terror gira en torno a dos personas unidas por la cancelación de su serie de televisión favorita. Tras la cancelación de la serie por parte de la cadena, a los protagonistas les empiezan a suceder cosas extrañas que los llevan a un viaje que les hará cuestionarse constantemente su realidad.
El triunfo de Sundance de “I Saw the TV Glow” recuerda mucho al de “Talk to Me”, la sensación...
A24, la prolífica productora detrás de joyas del terror indie, ha publicado el primer tráiler y póster de la película de terror escrita y dirigida por Jane Schoenbrun (“We’re All Going to the World’s Fair”), “I Saw the TV Glow”, que triunfó en Sundance, siendo la película mejor valorada del Festival este año.
Protagonizada por Justice Smith (“Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves”) y Brigette Lundy-Paine (“Atypical), la película de terror gira en torno a dos personas unidas por la cancelación de su serie de televisión favorita. Tras la cancelación de la serie por parte de la cadena, a los protagonistas les empiezan a suceder cosas extrañas que los llevan a un viaje que les hará cuestionarse constantemente su realidad.
El triunfo de Sundance de “I Saw the TV Glow” recuerda mucho al de “Talk to Me”, la sensación...
- 3/1/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
Having received plenty of acclaim for indie horror pic We're All Going To The World's Fair, writer/director Jane Schoenbrun is back with her next film gig, this time for A24. Drawing on nostalgia, loneliness and LGBTQ issues, I Saw The TV Glow stars Justice Smith and Brigette Lundy-Paine. Check out the first, trippy trailer below:
The film, which is drawing comparisons to Gregg Araki's work, tells the story of Owen (played by Ian Foreman when he's younger and primarily by Smith) is just trying to survive life in the suburbs. He's having parental problems, but his life changes when he bonds with schoolmate Maddy (Lundy-Paine).
Maddy shares his fascination with mysterious late-night, Buffy-style YA horror drama called The Pink Opaque — a vision of a supernatural world beneath their own. As he dives deeper into the show, Owen’s view of reality begins to crack.
Boasting a killer soundtrack...
The film, which is drawing comparisons to Gregg Araki's work, tells the story of Owen (played by Ian Foreman when he's younger and primarily by Smith) is just trying to survive life in the suburbs. He's having parental problems, but his life changes when he bonds with schoolmate Maddy (Lundy-Paine).
Maddy shares his fascination with mysterious late-night, Buffy-style YA horror drama called The Pink Opaque — a vision of a supernatural world beneath their own. As he dives deeper into the show, Owen’s view of reality begins to crack.
Boasting a killer soundtrack...
- 2/29/2024
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
After stellar reviews following its Sundance premiere, A24 has released the trailer for Jane Schoenbrun’s new horror film, I Saw the TV Glow.
Justice Smith stars as Owen, who strikes up a friendship with older classmate Maddy (Brigette Lundy-Paine). Maddy gets him hooked on a TV show called The Pink Opaque, which, according to Owen’s new friend, is about teen girls Tara (Lindsay Jordan) and Isabela (Helena Howard), who share a psychic connection and “help each other fight a new monster from across the county.”
While the show offers them escapism from their tumultuous adolescent lives, they soon realize that the universe from The Pink Opaque is beginning to blur with reality. Owen tries to ignore this at first, telling Maddy it’s just “a TV show,” but is forced to confront the blended worlds when Maddy disappears and the series gets canceled.
Schoenbrun cast various musicians for...
Justice Smith stars as Owen, who strikes up a friendship with older classmate Maddy (Brigette Lundy-Paine). Maddy gets him hooked on a TV show called The Pink Opaque, which, according to Owen’s new friend, is about teen girls Tara (Lindsay Jordan) and Isabela (Helena Howard), who share a psychic connection and “help each other fight a new monster from across the county.”
While the show offers them escapism from their tumultuous adolescent lives, they soon realize that the universe from The Pink Opaque is beginning to blur with reality. Owen tries to ignore this at first, telling Maddy it’s just “a TV show,” but is forced to confront the blended worlds when Maddy disappears and the series gets canceled.
Schoenbrun cast various musicians for...
- 2/28/2024
- by Tatiana Tenreyro
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A24 has released the trailer for its nostalgic coming-of-age horror film I Saw the TV Glow, and announced the stacked soundtrack, which features new music from Sloppy Jane featuring Phoebe Bridgers, Alex G, Caroline Polachek, Snail Mail, Bartees Strange, Jay Som, and more.
Directed by Jane Schoenbrun (We’re All Going to the World’s Fair), the movie centers around two teenagers — played by Justice Smith and Brigitte Lundy-Paine — who bond over their shared obsession with a Buffy the Vampire Slayer-inspired TV show called The Pink Opaque.
In the trailer, soundtracked by yeule’s cover of Broken Social Scene’s “Anthems for a Seventeen Year-Old Girl,” Maddy (Lundy-Paine) tells Owen (Smith) that The Pink Opaque “feels more real than real life” before she suddenly vanishes without a trace. Watch the full clip below.
The cast also includes Fred Durst and Snail Mail’s Lindsey Jordan alongside Ian Foreman, Helena Howard, and Danielle Deadwyler.
Directed by Jane Schoenbrun (We’re All Going to the World’s Fair), the movie centers around two teenagers — played by Justice Smith and Brigitte Lundy-Paine — who bond over their shared obsession with a Buffy the Vampire Slayer-inspired TV show called The Pink Opaque.
In the trailer, soundtracked by yeule’s cover of Broken Social Scene’s “Anthems for a Seventeen Year-Old Girl,” Maddy (Lundy-Paine) tells Owen (Smith) that The Pink Opaque “feels more real than real life” before she suddenly vanishes without a trace. Watch the full clip below.
The cast also includes Fred Durst and Snail Mail’s Lindsey Jordan alongside Ian Foreman, Helena Howard, and Danielle Deadwyler.
- 2/28/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Film News
A24 has released the trailer for its nostalgic coming-of-age horror film I Saw the TV Glow, and announced the stacked soundtrack, which features new music from Sloppy Jane featuring Phoebe Bridgers, Alex G, Caroline Polachek, Snail Mail, Bartees Strange, Jay Som, and more.
Directed by Jane Schoenbrun (We’re All Going to the World’s Fair), the movie centers around two teenagers — played by Justice Smith and Brigitte Lundy-Paine — who bond over their shared obsession with a Buffy the Vampire Slayer-inspired TV show called The Pink Opaque.
In the trailer, soundtracked by yeule’s cover of Broken Social Scene’s “Anthems for a Seventeen Year-Old Girl,” Maddy (Lundy-Paine) tells Owen (Smith) that The Pink Opaque “feels more real than real life” before she suddenly vanishes without a trace. Watch the full clip below.
The cast also includes Fred Durst and Snail Mail’s Lindsey Jordan alongside Ian Foreman, Helena Howard, and Danielle Deadwyler.
Directed by Jane Schoenbrun (We’re All Going to the World’s Fair), the movie centers around two teenagers — played by Justice Smith and Brigitte Lundy-Paine — who bond over their shared obsession with a Buffy the Vampire Slayer-inspired TV show called The Pink Opaque.
In the trailer, soundtracked by yeule’s cover of Broken Social Scene’s “Anthems for a Seventeen Year-Old Girl,” Maddy (Lundy-Paine) tells Owen (Smith) that The Pink Opaque “feels more real than real life” before she suddenly vanishes without a trace. Watch the full clip below.
The cast also includes Fred Durst and Snail Mail’s Lindsey Jordan alongside Ian Foreman, Helena Howard, and Danielle Deadwyler.
- 2/28/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
After this trailer, you'll likely never look at childhood nostalgia the same way ever again. A24 has all but cornered the market these days on distributing original horror movies that feel of a piece with one another, leading an entire generation of moviegoers to think of the studio in the same terms as Marvel movies -- as a brand in and of itself, remarkably enough. Marketing prowess aside, however, many filmmakers have managed to take full advantage of this creative partnership and get eyeballs on fascinating movies that otherwise might've slid underneath most audiences' radars. Next up is one of the year's most daring and creative productions yet: "I Saw the TV Glow."
Written and directed by Jane Schoenbrun, this marks the non-binary filmmaker's newest effort after 2021's "We're All Going to the World's Fair," a feature debut that immediately put their name on the map for good. "I Saw the TV Glow...
Written and directed by Jane Schoenbrun, this marks the non-binary filmmaker's newest effort after 2021's "We're All Going to the World's Fair," a feature debut that immediately put their name on the map for good. "I Saw the TV Glow...
- 2/28/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
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