Fans of APPLETV+ are extremely excited because the beloved British comedy television series “Trying” has returned for season 3, and The Knockturnal was able to speak with lead actors, Rafe Spall and Esther Smith!
From the director and writer of box office hit Get Out and Us, Jordan Peele introduces the sci-fi horror film, NOPE.
Aliens, horses, horror, and Black history – Jordan Peeleβs newest thought-provoking, genre-bending Sci-Fi Horror film, βNOPEβ is made to be seen on the biggest screen possible!
The Sea Ahead, a Lebanese-film by director Ely Dagher has been exclusively premiered at the Rooftop Films in Brooklyn, NYC this past weekend.Β
HBO Maxβs βRap Sh!t,β which premieres tonight, is a lot of things: Itβs incredibly funny, itβs rousing,Β itβs gorgeous. But itβs also one of the most visually innovative shows on television.
Director Sade Clacken Joseph, who is a dear friend, creates a visual language here thatβs all about immediacy. We see shots from the perspective of a phone, entire scenes feature IG Live overlays and some transitions are so deft youβll miss them if you blink.
This approach makes for a show that feels like youβre living inside it. Youβre the 21st century fly on the wall, not only a viewer but a participant in the fascinating thrall of these charactersβ lives.
HBOβs premiere event at The Hammer museum proved that the abundant charm and camaraderie present in the show is no farce; I couldnβt tell you how many times I turned to see the cast bursting out in laughter, having heart to hearts, or posing for photos radiating star power.
We took in the first two episodes and I was so upset by the end. They were both so enthralling I needed more. Play the next one, damn.
Our leads Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (Kamillion) are an odd couple who somewhat reluctantly join forces to take on the world, musically speaking.
Their chemistry is effortless, even when their characters are at odds. I also already know this show is gonna spawn real-life bangers; strap in for their first collab, because it will never leave your brain. Sorry!
The premiere wound down and nobody wanted to leave; the dj was cuttin up, the drinks were flowing and the joy was palpable. Turns out friendship is the hottest bar of all.
Billy Porter directed the film Anything’s Possible, starring Eva Reign and Abubakar Ali, which premieres on Prime Video on July 22nd.Β
Hosted at NeueHouse Hollywood, Hannah Marks screened her new film, Don’t Make Me Go, starring John Cho (Searching) and Mia Isaac in her on-screen debut. The story centers around Max (Cho) and Wally (Isaac) Park as they travel across the country to make contact with Wally’s estranged mother after Max has been diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor.
Max decides to keep his diagnosis from his daughter, and although his odds of survival are bleak there is a 20% chance he could survive if he opts to have surgery that could remove the tumor. Deciding not to risk it, Max keeps the prognosis from his daughter as they drive from California to Florida to find her mother.
John Cho, from left, Mia Isaac and Hannah Marks at Amazon Studios “Don’t Make Me Go” Los Angeles Special Screening on Monday, July 11, 2022.
The father-daughter relationship is not often showcased on the big screen. Marks does a wonderful job of illustrating the delicate balance of teachable moments between Max and Wally. “It’s an optimistic version of what we’re capable of being,” said Cho.
Prime Video, who hosted the event, supplied guests with a plethora of hors d’oeuvres and an open bar before guests were ushered upstairs to the rooftop where the screening took place. Notable guests in attendance were Hayley Law (Riverdale), Jessica Rothe (Happy Death Day), and Isabella Ferreira (Orange is the New Black).
Amazon Studios “Don’t Make Me Go” Los Angeles Special Screening on Monday, July 11, 2022.
Guests were also supplied with additional drinks, snacks, and blankets as they cozied up to watch incredible performances by incredible talents. We can’t wait to see what Cho, Isaac and Marks do next.
Donβt Make Me GoΒ is streaming on Amazonβs Prime Video
It’s not every day you get to sit in a room full of people talking openly about mental health, but that is exactly what arthur gallery’s new short film, Genesis X, prompted dozens of young adults to do. Hosted at the Hippo Factory Studios in Los Angeles, the 15 minute movie was screened in the large photo studio with an open bar and music featured by William Anthony.
The film follows a down-on-her-luck young woman named Xiomara, played by Jalesa Marks. Xiomara is struggling to turn her life around and impress her esteemed father working for an infamous corporation. As she continues to perform tasks for the company, she struggles to break free from her anxiety feeling as though there is no escape.
As many young professionals have seen, the standards of work ethic and face time set by corporations lead to increased anxiety and a diminished sense of self-worth. gallery explores this notion in Genesis XΒ by outlining the pressures Xiomara faces from the corporation while also outlining the parental pressures that come with said performance. Stylistically, gallery also illustrates these tensions through Xiomara’s body language, a strong cinematic color palette, and action scenes. The film’s musical efforts, led by William Anthony, also create a palpable sense of stress as we see Xiomara struggle to reconcile her work and her emotions.
Q&A moderated by SadΓ© Unique Grandberry
Q&A moderated by SadΓ© Unique Grandberry
During the Q&A with gallery and the cast, the discussion centered around the anxieties and pressures of corporate life. The open dialogue was refreshing given mental health is still seen as a taboo subject. Take away from the night? There is a little Xiomara in all of us, but perhaps there is an escape if we continue to de-stigmatize mental health.
Where the Crawdads Sing is a New York Times Best Seller, selling over 12 million, is now a film!
Set in North Carolina in the 1960βs the film depicts the story of βKyaβ played by Daisy Eager-Jones, as she stands trial for the murder of a handsome man, Chase, played by Harris Dickerson. The murder mystery film tells the story through Kyaβs eyes, which is captured with flashbacks.
The Knockturnal spoke with the stars of the film at the premier of Where the Crawdads Sing, and their perspective of the film. Main character Daisy Eager-Jones says her take away from reading the screener was the resilience of her character, βI think I was so incredibly moved by how incredibly resilient Kya is as a character.β Eager-Jones says βShe suffers a lot, but she keeps going and she remains hopeful for something betterβ.
Logan Macre, who plays Jodie, said that his reaction was βhopefulβ when he began reading the screener for the film. βYou just want everything great to happen to Kya, you know?” says Macre “You feel for this girl the entire time and youβre like βplease something amazing happen to youβ[..] it takes a very long time, but when it finally does, youβre [Kya] so deserving of it because youβre such a resilient individualβ.
Where the Crawdads Sing is in theaters now.
Set in the 19th Century, the film dives into the world of Regency Era England, complete with scandals, societies, elaborate parties, and eligible bachelors. Β