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Movies | January 26, 2023

Film and Books Are Where History Should Always Remain

by Chris Jones

Genre: Documentary, History Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h Director(s): Jean-Christophe Klotz Language: English/French w/English subtitles Where To Watch: Opens January 27 in NYC & February 3, 2023, in LA READ MORE...

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Make Sure to Prepare Yourself Before Getting on the Ice

Genre: Drama, Thriller Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 2h Director(s): Roope Olenius Writer(s): Veera W. Vilo Cast: Veera W. Vilo, Leena Uotila, Karoliina Blackburn, Jevgeni Haukka, Miikka J. Anttila, Saara Elina, Regina Launivuo, Sirke Lääkkölä, Ilona Chevakova, Slava Dugin, Beata Harju, Viivi Pumpanen Language: Finnish/English w/English subtitles Where To Watch: Opening in Los Angeles for a weeklong run at the Laemmle Noho on January 27. Then on cable and digital platforms on February 28, 2023

23 Slamdance Film Festival |

Don't Judge Someone Without Knowing Their Story

Genre: Documentary Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 39m Director(s): Elisa Levine, Gabriel Miller Writer(s): Karen KH Sim Where To Watch: 2023 Slamdance Film Festival Premiere. Screen this and more at Slamdance Film Festival

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Taking a Look Behind Closed Doors

Genre: Documentary Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 35m Director(s): Tania Anderson Where To Watch: Premiering on VOD & digital on January 27, 2023

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More Fun Than You Could Possibly Imagine

RAVING REVIEW: I’m a connoisseur of all types of cinema and recently had the pleasure of watching the complete filmography of director Addison Binek. His collection of works showcases a distinct voice and a self-aware sense of humor reminiscent of the classic B movie genre that has come before.

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Taking a Look Into the Events of the Past to Shed More Light on Them

Genre: Documentary Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 24m Director(s): Roman Liubyi Writer(s): Roman Liubyi, Mila Zhluktenko Language: Ukrainian/Russian/English/Dutch w/English subtitles Where To Watch: Premiering at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Screen this and more here Sundance Film Festival

23 Slamdance Film Festival |

A Fun Behind the Scenes Look Turned Into a Real World Comedy

Genre: Comedy Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 30m Creator/Director(s): Sophia Peer Writer(s): Sophia Peer, Annie Sicherman Cast: Annie Pisapia, Sofia Dobrushin, Sophia Peer Where To Watch: 2023 Slamdance Film Festival Premiere. Screen this and more at Slamdance Film Festival

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The Perfect Mix

Genre: Comedy, Short Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 15m Director(s): Camille Wormser Writer(s): Camille Wormser Cast: Camille Wormser, Adam Turney, Sydney Heller, Jake Dvorsky Where To Watch: 2023 Slamdance Film Festival Premiere. Screen this and more at Slamdance Film Festival

23 Slamdance Film Festival |

Get Ready to Be Challenged on What Your Thoughts of a Cartoon Are

Genre: Animation Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 30m Director(s): Matt Kiel Writer(s): Matt Kiel Voice Cast: Matt Kiel, Patton Oswalt, Maria Bamford, Harold Perrineau, Michelle Trachtenberg, Parvesh Cheena, Sarah Natochenny, Katie Leclerc, Brett Davern, Beau Mirchoff, Sethward, Cindy Paola, Neil Garguilo Where To Watch: 2023 Slamdance Film Festival Premiere. Screen this and more at Slamdance Film Festival

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Buckle up for an Emotional Experience That Throw Your Expectations Out of the Window

Genre: Drama Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 29m Director(s): Linh Tran Writer(s): Linh Tran, Jewells Santos, Delia Van Praag Cast: Erik Barrientos, Qun Chi, Joyce Ha, Jin Park, Sam Straley Language: English/Mandarin, w/English subtitles Where To Watch: 2023 Slamdance Film Festival Premiere. Screen this and more at Slamdance Film Festival

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Expect the Unexpected in This Vision of Intimacy

Genre: Drama Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 30m Director(s): Marija Kavtaradze Writer(s): Marija Kavtaradze Cast: Greta GrineviÄiÅ«tÄ, KÄstutis CicÄnas Language: Lithuanian/English w/English subtitles Where To Watch: Premiering at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Screen this and more here Sundance Film Festival

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Be Prepared for Your Every Emotion to Be Challenged

Genre: Drama Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 51m Director(s): Veerle Baetens Writer(s): Veerle Baetens, Maarten Loix, Lize Spit(based on the book) Cast: Rosa Marchant, Charlotte De Bruyne, Amber Metdepenningen, Matthijs Meertens, Anthony Vyt, Sebastien Dewaele Language: Dutch w/English subtitles Where To Watch: Premiering at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Screen this and more here Sundance Film Festival

23 Slamdance Film Festival |

How Much Can You Say, Without Saying Anything

Genre: Documentary Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 12m Director(s): Kimi Takesue Where To Watch: 2023 Slamdance Film Festival Premiere. Screen this and more at Slamdance Film Festival

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A Story That Is As Timely As Ever

Genre: Drama Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 40m Director(s): Remy van Heugten Writer(s): Gustaaf Peek Cast: Liam Jeans, Maartje Remmers, Leopold Witte, Geert van Rampelberg, Frederike van Oordt, Mouad Nineb, Joes Brauers Where To Watch: 2023 Slamdance Film Festival Premiere. Screen this and more at Slamdance Film Festival

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There's More Than Meets the Eye Behind the Closed Doors

Genre: Documentary, True Crime Year Released: 2023 Runtime: Six, ≈45m episodes Host(s): Holly Madison Where To Watch: Premiering on January 23, 2023, at 10/9c on ID, this six-part series hosted and executive produced by former Playboy Bunny Holly Madison and will be available to stream the same day on discovery+

23 Slamdance Film Festival |

The Subject of the Film Is Worth the Watch Alone

Genre: Documentary Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 9m Director(s): Zach Kashkett Where To Watch: 2023 Slamdance Film Festival Premiere. Screen this and more at Slamdance Film Festival

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A Peek Inside a World That Most Won't Recognize

Genre: Documentary Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 24m Director(s): Emily Kaye Allen Where To Watch: 2023 Slamdance Film Festival Premiere. Screen this and more at Slamdance Film Festival

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A Comedy Not to Be Reckoned With

Genre: Comedy Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 51m Director(s): Jason Avezzano Writer(s): Leila Gorstein, Jesse Kendall Cast: Leila Gorstein, Jesse Kendall, Rob Grabowski, EJ Cameron, Zoe Agapinan, George Elrod, Lauren Summers, Tyler Davis Where To Watch: 2023 Slamdance Film Festival Premiere. Screen this and more at Slamdance Film Festival

23 Slamdance Film Festival |

11 Minutes of Pure Emotion Caught on Screen

Genre: Drama, Short Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 11m Director(s): Ahmad Alyaseer Writer(s): Ahmad Alyaseer, Rana Alyaseer Cast: Kamel El Basha, Shafeqa Al-Tal, Moataz Allabadi, Sana Saleh Where To Watch: 2023 Slamdance Film Festival Premiere. Screen this and more at Slamdance Film Festival

23 Slamdance Film Festival |

A Journey Through One Person's Awakening

Genre: Documentary Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 55m Director(s): Elsbeth Fraanje Writer(s): Elsbeth Fraanje Where To Watch: 2023 Slamdance Film Festival Premiere. Screen this and more at Slamdance Film Festival

23 Slamdance Film Festival |

Never Tell Someone What They Can't Do

Genre: Documentary Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 27m Director(s): Christine Fugate Writer(s): Christine Fugate Cast: Moorea Howson, Kris Howson, Jordan Singer, Arianna Nugent, Robert Howson Where To Watch: 2023 Slamdance Film Festival Premiere. Screen this and more at Slamdance Film Festival

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A Different Take on the Evil Dead Style of Film

Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 28m Director(s): Fabián Forte Writer(s): Fabián Forte Cast: Germán de Silva, Ezequiel Rodriguez, Lorena Vega Where To Watch: Arrives on VOD on January 19, 2023

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I Wanted to Be Challenged Just a Little Bit More

Genre: Drama, World Cinema Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 28m Director(s): Hadas Ben Aroya Writer(s): Hadas Ben Aroya Cast: Elisheva Weil, Leib Lev Levin, Yoav Hait, Hadar Katz Language: Hebrew, w/English subtitles Where To Watch: premiering on VOD & Digital on January 20, 2023

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Does the Second Season Bring More Life to the Series?

Genre: Comedy, Drama Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 20, ≈20-25m episodes Writer(s): Isaac Aptaker, Elizabeth Berger Cast: Hilary Duff, Christopher Lowell, Francia Raisa, Tom Ainsley, Tien Tran, Suraj Sharma, and recurring stars, Kim Cattrall, Daniel Augustin, Ashley Reyes, Josh Peck Where To Watch: Season 2 Premieres on Hulu Tuesday, January 24, 2023

23 Slamdance Film Festival |

An Expereince That No Blockbuster Can Give You

Genre: Drama, Western, Coming-of-Age Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 22m Director(s): Nina Ognjanovic Writer(s): Nina Ognjanovic Cast: Jana Bjelica, Zlatan Vidovic, Vladimir Maksimovic, Ninoslav Culum, Igor Filipovic, Svetozar Cvetkovic, Branislava Stefanovic, Eva Ras, Pavle Cemerikic, Marta Bogosavljevic, Demijan Kostic Language: Serbian w/English subtitles Where To Watch: 2023 Slamdance Film Festival Premiere. Screen this and more at Slamdance Film Festival

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A Genuinely Disturbing Look Into a Subject That Doesn't Get Enough Coverage

Genre: Thriller Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 30m Director(s): Mary Nighy Writer(s): Alanna Francis Cast: Anna Kendrick, Kaniehtiio Horn, Charlie Carrick, Wunmi Mosaku Where To Watch: Expands In Theaters Nationwide exclusively at AMC Theatres January 20, 2023

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Strap in and Enjoy the Ride

Genre: Action, Thriller Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 35m Director(s): Shane Stanley Writer(s): CJ Walley Cast: Danielle C. Ryan, Diora Baird, Joseph D. Reitman, Ivan Sergei, Brent Bailey, Kevin Joy, Paul Haapaniemi, Reggie Austin, Thomas Nelson, Joe Lando, Abraham Benrubi Where To Watch: Available in select Theatres January 13; On Digital and On Demand January 17, 2023

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I Never Knew What I Was Missing Out Until I Dove In

Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 12,≈30m episodes Cast: Laura Bailey, Taliesin Jaffe, Ashley Johnson, Liam O’Brien, Matthew Mercer, Marisha Ray, Sam Riegel, Travis Willingham Where To Watch: Coming to Prime Video on January 20, 2023, season one is currently streaming.

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A Constant Battle of the Truth Vs Perception

Genre: Crime, Drama Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 59m Director(s): Xiaofeng Li Writer(s): Xin Yu Cast: Yu Zhang, Jia Song, Yanhui Wang, Jin Chen Where To Watch: North American VOD Debut January 17th, 2023, will be available on several digital and cable platforms, including iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, iNDemand, and DISH.

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A Heartbreaking, yet Beautiful Story All Wrapped in One

Genre: Documentary Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 22m Director(s): Zuzana Lova Writer(s): M.L. Bordner Where To Watch: Premiering on VOD platforms, including Apple iTunes, Amazon, Prime Video, Google Play, and more starting January 17th, 2023.

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Everything Old Is New Again

Genre: Horror Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 20m Director(s): Colton Tran Writer(s): Luke Genton, Colton Tran (story,) Laura M. Young (story) Cast: Victoria Moroles, Anna Grace Barlow, Johnny Berchtold, Jonathan Bennett, Patrick Fabian Where To Watch: Available on Digital and On Demand January 17, 2023

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World Cinema Is so Much More Than Blockbusters

Year Released: 2022 Pages: 276 Where To Watch: Available at Pulse Store

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This One Will Put Your Emotions to the Test

Genre: Documentary, World Cinema Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 32m Director(s): Hà Lá» Diá»m Where To Watch: The film is expanding to markets in Seattle on January 13, Los Angeles on January 30, 2023, Boulder, and more to follow.

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Court Is Back in Session

Genre: Comedy, Sitcom Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 6, ≈22m episodes Director(s): Various Writer(s): Dan Rubin Cast: Melissa Rauch, John Larroquette, India de Beaufort, Kapil Talwalkar, Lacretta Where To Watch: premieres on NBC with back-to-back episodes on Tuesday, January 17 (8-9 p.m. ET/PT) before it settles into its regular timeslot on Tuesday, January 24 (8-8:30 p.m. ET/PT).

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You've Never Seen Films Like This Before

RAVING REVIEW: I can genuinely say this is an experience unlike anything I’ve ever had before, and I can’t wait to dive down this rabbit hole of insanity next year! A look at films that share a passion for the art of cinema. When I originally was writing this, I left this until much later, but I do feel I should mention that some of these films have adult content.

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This Isn't Your Normal Toy

Genre: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 42m Director(s): Gerard Johnstone Writer(s): Akela Cooper (screenplay by,) James Wan (story by) Cast: Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Ronny Chieng, Amie Donald, Jenna Davis, Brian Jordan Alvarez, Jen Van Epps, Stephane Garneau-Monten, Lori Dungey, Amy Usherwood Where To Watch: In theaters now

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This One Will Make You Think

Genre: Comedy Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 32m Director(s): Sarah Adina Smith Writer(s): Joshua Leonard, Sarah Adina Smith Cast: Anna Konkle, Jermaine Fowler, Jillian Bell, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Elisha Henig, Jennifer Lafleur, Joshua Leonard, Aparna Nancherla, Robin Thede Where To Watch: Premieres on Hulu Friday, January 13, 2023

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There's More Here Than the Game of Chess

Genre: Drama, Thriller, War, World Cinema Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 51m Director(s): Philipp Stölzl Writer(s): Philipp Stölzl, Eldar Grigorian Cast: Oliver Masucci, Rolf Lassgård, Albrecht Schuch, Birgit Minichmayr Where To Watch: Opening theatrically at NYC’s Quad Cinema on January 13, 2023, with additional markets to follow

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This Reminded Me of the Good Old Days

Genre: Horror Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 22m Director(s): Erik Boccio Story by: Eric Boccio, London May Screenplay by: Chuck Foster, Christian Ackerman Cast: London May, Mya Hudson, Hannah Pierce, Henry Mortensen Where To Watch: Coming to Select Theaters, VOD, and Digital Platforms January 13, 2023

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No Lights, Camera, Action

Genre: Action, Sci-Fi Year Released: 1987, 2023 Kino Lorber Blu-ray Runtime: 1h 31m Director(s): Allan Holzman, Robert Short Writer(s): Robert Short Cast: Sandahl Bergman, Robert Ginty, James Booth, Paul Walker, Alex Courtney, Jim Turner, Louise Caire Clark, Peter Bromilow, Chaim Banai Where To Watch: Available January 17, 2023; pre-order now at Kino Lorber

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One of the Most Powerful Films of the Year

Genre: Drama Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 25m Director(s): Josh Tickell, Rebecca Tickell Writer(s): Josh Tickell, Rebecca Tickell, William Mapother Starring: David Arquette, William Mapother, Amy Smart, Kerry Knuppe, Frances Fisher, Irene Bedard, Mariel Hemingway, David Midthunder, Che Jim, and more Where To Watch: Premiering in Select Theaters and On Demand January 13, 2023

2023 Slamdance Film Festival |

This Film Will Challange Your Idea of Disabled

Genre: Short, Biography Year Released: 2022 Runtime: 7m Director(s): Cameron S. Mitchell Where To Watch: Opening at the Slamdance Film Festival in Park City on January 20, 2023 (streaming options to be available shortly after.)

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80s Action Flicks Are Back

Genre: Action Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 48m Director(s): Jean Marc Mineo Writer(s): Jean Marc Mineo Cast: Jon Foo, Clayton Norcross, Alex Santi Where To Watch: In select theaters January 6, on digital and on-demand January 10, 2023

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A Twist on Found Footage That You Won't See Coming

Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Horror Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 15m Director(s): Paul Owens Writer(s): Paul Owens Cast: Jeffrey Owens, Mason Owens, Paul Owens, Seth Owens Where To Watch: Comes to Select Theaters, VOD, and Digital Platforms January 6, 2023

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There's More to Edgar Allen Poe Than Meets the Eye

Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Drama Year Released: 2022 (limited theatrical run) 2023 (Netflix) Runtime: 2h 8m Director(s): Scott Cooper Writer(s): Scott Cooper (written for the screen by,) Louis Bayard (based on the book by) Cast: Christian Bale, Harry Melling, Lucy Boynton, Gillian Anderson, Toby Jones, Harry Lawtey, Timothy Spall, Robert Duvall Where To Watch: Releasing on Netflix January 6, 2023

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Anne Rice's Immortal Universe Expands

Genre: Fantasy, Horror Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 8, ≈50m episodes Showrunner(s): Esta Spalding Writer(s): Various Cast: Alexandra Daddario, Harry Hamlin, Tongayi Chirisa, Jack Huston, Annabeth Gish, Beth Grant, Erica Gimpel, Jen Richards Where To Watch: Premiering Sunday, January 8, 2022, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT (will also stream on Shudder, Sundance Now, Acorn, and ALLBLK beginning Thursday, January 12) with new episodes weekly

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How Much Impact Can Silence Have?

Genre: Short, Drama, Thriller Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 16m Director(s): Peter Hoffman Kimball Writer(s): Peter Hoffman Kimball Cast: Daniel Durant, Bellamie Bachleda, Eddie Buck Language: American Sign Language (with English subtitles) Where To Watch: Available virtually during the Slamdance Film Festival or for more information, please visit Don't Matter Media's Website

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You've Never Seen a Horror Anthology Like This

Genre: Horror Year Released: 2022 Runtime: 1h 10m Writer/Director(s): Zach Lorkiewicz Producer(s): Grace Hahn, Dylan DeLuca Creator(s): Zach Lorkiewicz, Michael Coe Cast: Sarah J. Bartholomew, Lauren Elyse Buckley, Avril Dominguez, Anastasia Katarina, Danielle Lauder, Brittany Lewis, Anjali Nath, Sarah O'Connor, Roxanne Saylor Where To Watch: Available to stream on Tubi now: Click here to watch for free

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A Trippy but Visually Stunning Story

Genre: Animation, Adventure, Fantasy Year Released: 1981, (2022 Eureka Masters of Cinema Special Edition Blu-ray) Runtime: 1h 26m Director(s): Marcell Jankovics Writer(s): László György, Marcell Jankovics Cast: György Cserhalmi, Vera Pap, Mari Szemes, Gyula Szabó, Ferenc Szalma, Szabolcs Tóth, Ottó Ulmann Where To Watch: Available to order from Eureka Video

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If You've Ever Worked in the Food Industry, You'll Understand This

Genre: Drama, Thriller Year Released: 2022 Runtime: 1h 32m Director(s): Philip Barantini Writer(s): Philip Barantini, James Cummings Cast: Stephen Graham, Vinette Robinson, Jason Flemyng, Ray Panthaki Where To Watch: Available now at Second Sight Films (Region B)