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Exclusive Interview: Chloe Grace Moretz & Mattson Tomlin Talk MOTHER/ANDROID

by Daisy Maldonado
written by Daisy Maldonado

The Knockturnal got the chance to chat with Chloë Grace Moretz and writer/director Mattson Tomlin ahead of the release of their new film, MOTHER/ANDROID, now streaming on Hulu.

Set in the near future, MOTHER/ANDROID follows Georgia (Chloë Grace Moretz) and her boyfriend Sam (Algee Smith) through their treacherous journey of escape as their country is caught in an unexpected war with artificial intelligence. Days away from the arrival of their first child, they must face No Man’s Land – a stronghold of the android uprising, in hopes of reaching safety before giving birth.

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Moretz is an actress who has been in Hollywood since she was six years old. And while over the years we’ve seen her reinvent herself over and over in her new roles, seeing her as a mother is so exciting and monumental. Watching the actress play a mom signals yet another milestone in Moretz’s career. And for long-time fans, it’s sure to be bitter sweet to watch the actress transform into motherhood in this project.

For her part, Moretz told The Knockturnal she enjoyed playing a mother and is open to doing so again in the future if the opportunity arises.

For Tomlin, the story behind the MOTHER/ANDROID is personal. Tomlin told The Knockturnal that the film is meant to be a love story to his biological parents.

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ON THE SCENE: HBO Max Original Music Box: Juice WRLD

by Claire Kay Hernandez
written by Claire Kay Hernandez

On Monday December 13th, I attended an HBO Originals screening of Music Box: Juice WRLD series documentary. Hosted at Neuehouse Hollywood, the screening was followed by a Q&A with director Tommy Oliver hosted by Michael Ealy. 

The documentary was an intimate look at the life of Juice WRLD as he navigated newfound fame and riches. His artistry was unmatched. Producer Benny Blanco is featured in the documentary and talks about Juice WRLD’s talent, which was unlike any other artists he had worked with before. 

Writing his own songs, Juice WRLD was able to record music within minutes of hearing a beat in the studio. He was able to view lyrics in his head before saying them out loud. Truly a gift. His music touched on anxiety, mental health, and addiction. Oftentimes his music alluded to the overall pain and loneliness he was experiencing in his real life.

  Music was an outlet for him to express his feelings and be vulnerable. For him, he was expressing his most difficult feelings. His fans saw him as a relatable figure who allowed them to feel seen when listening to his music. 

The documentary highlights the ups and downs of his short yet extremely successful career. Director Tommy Oliver tells the life and story of Juice WRLD leading up to his passing. Throughout the documentary you can see his joy being surrounded by his girlfriend whom he loved dearly, his excitement to make music, and his true enjoyment to give and create art to his fans.

You can stream HBO Original Music Box: Juice WRLD documentary on HBO Max starting December 16th.

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Exclusive: Dana Canedy Talk’s Defining Your Legacy At NYC Screening Of “A Journal For Jordan”

by Aurora Fowlkes
written by Aurora Fowlkes

The pre-reception hall of The Whitby Hotel buzzed with excitement Friday, December 10th as the press gathered to be among the few to preview Sony Picture’s advanced screening of their highly-anticipated new film, “A Journal for Jordan”.

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Review: Akihiro Nishino Presents Japanese Animated Children’s Film, “Poupelle of Chimney Town”

by Staff
written by Staff

On Wednesday, December 15, we attended a private screening of Poupelle of Chimney Town at Soho House in New York City.

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The Japanese animated children’s film is directed by Yusuke Hirota, based on the picture book by Akihiro Nishino, and presented by Studio 4°C. Poupelle is voiced by Tony Hale, Lubicchi by Antonio Raul Corbo, Bruno by Stephen Root, with Lola as Misty Lee and more.

One night, Lubicchi saves and befriends a garbage man whom he later names Poupelle Halloween, while the locals refer to him as a monster. The residents of Chimney Town are close-minded and lack belief in mysterious things. All they can see is a cloud of smoke above the chimneys, but Lubicchi and Poupelle embark on a journey to search beyond the smoke and discover the stars!

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“It’s such a shame we can’t go any higher than the chimneys,” Lubicchi says, confronting his fear of heights just to continue the story of the stars that he started with his deceased father, Bruno. As Lubicchi and his new friend Poupelle work in the chimney factory, they encounter several hardships because of their desire to reach for the stars. Don’t stand out, don’t dream, that’s the motto and somewhat the law under the tyranny of the local guards. But for Poupelle and Lubicchi, these two can’t help but wander, risking their own lives to find the truth, not just for their own sake but for the sake of Chimney Town.

Throughout the journey we encounter radiant images, sound, and unique animation from their mishaps in the garbage factory to their makeshift contraption that launches them into space! With sentimental flashbacks of Lubicchi’s father, Bruno, the duo remembers, “Don’t give into what’s normal. Don’t turn away from the unknown.” Lubicchi is ignited by these motivational words despite the adversity and isolation faced in a town that has forgotten to look up!

The release date is set for Dec 30, 2021. 

For more information on the film, see below.

 

 

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Exclusive: Cast and Crew Talks ‘American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story’ At World Premiere [Video]

by Serena Khahera
written by Serena Khahera

The Kurt Warner story is not one many would say they are too familiar with, but after watching The American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story no one will be able to stop raving about how inspirational and moving it truly is.  American Underdog is an uplifting true story that demonstrates that anything is possible when you have faith, family and determination. American Underdog, directed by the Erwin Brothers, stars Zachary Levi who plays Kurt Warner and Anna Paquin who plays Brenda Warner. The inspirational true story follows the journey of Kurt Warner who goes from being a stock boy at a grocery store to a two-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl champion, and Hall of Fame quarterback. While following the journey of Kurt, the audience is also able to learn more about his wife Brenda who also deals with many of her own struggles and challenges that she is able to persevere through with the motivation and help of her faith. As Kurt Warner begins to fall in love with Brenda, his plans and aspirations to become an NFL player slowly become derailed. Through thick and thin Brenda remains by his side and with the help of his coaches, teammates, family, and friends Warner is able to overcome his challenges and find the strength to finally prove to the world the champion that he already is.  

Once we arrived at the red carpet of the beautiful and historic TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood we were greeted by a team of cheerleaders performing and welcoming all the guests. We got the opportunity to speak to the cast and crew of The American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story. Along with cast and crew, we also had the chance to speak to executive producers and inspiration behind the movie, Kurt and Brenda Warner. Incredibly gracious and kind, Kurt and Brenda talked about what having a movie about them means, and what they hope audiences will take away after watching it. Kurt said, “The exciting part is to know that people thought that our story was good enough that it could impact people.” After being able to watch the premiere as well, The Knockturnal can surely say this movie definitely did what it had set out to do. Not an eye was left dry after watching the moving film about the humble and hardworking story of Kurt and Brenda Warner. 

After the movie premiere Los Angeles Rams fans amongst those in the audience began to cheer and scream in joy, transporting the whole audience to the stadium of a football game. This energy carried on to the after party as well. When we arrived at the beautiful Sunset Room in Hollywood we were greeted with the amazing site of Kurt Warner’s actual football jerseys. Inside the venue projectors played footage from the movie as well as family photos of the Warner family. With tons of great music, food, and drinks the night ended out on a very uplifting and festive note. 

Check out our interviews with actors Zachary Levi, Anna Paquin, Brett Varvel, directors Andrew and Jon Erwin, executive producers and inspiration behind the film Kurt and Brenda Warner on the red carpet and don’t forget to check out our official TikTok @theknockturnal.com for more behind the scenes content!

(Photos credit: EPK American Underdog Los Angeles Premiere)

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Exclusive: Star-studded Cast Talks ‘Sing 2’ At World Premiere [Video]

by Serena Khahera
written by Serena Khahera

After five long years, Sing 2 is finally here. Fans of the first Sing movie have been anticipating what was next for the franchise and Sing 2 did not disappoint. Opening to the public on December 22, 2021 Sing 2, written and directed by acclaimed returning filmmaker Garth Jennings, follows the story of Buster Moon and all of his animal performers while they get ready to take on the stage again. 

Buster Moon is tasked with trying to find and persuade the world’s most reclusive rock star to join them in their performance. As Buster attempts to make this dream into a reality the audience goes through an emotional rollercoaster learning how healing the power of music can really be and how music can heal even the most broken heart. Sing 2 is sure to be a box office hit with returning all-star cast such as Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson, Taron Egerton, Tori Kelly, and Nick Kroll along with additional new characters played by Pharrell Williams, Halsey, Letitia Wright, Bobby Cannavale, Nick Offerman, Eric Andre and Chelsea Peretti, and rock legend Bono. The movie also features the original song “Your Song Saved My Life” by Bono and The Edge from legendary Irish rock band U2. The song “Your Song Saved my Life” being their first project in three years. Bono making his animated film debut playing reclusive former rockstar Clay Colloway told us, “It took this movie to get me to write this song to write it out, and I’m really grateful to this film and it was fun getting in touch with my inner big cat.”

Sing 2 also features an array of new songs that combine dozens of classic rock and pop hit songs that the audience is sure to enjoy. With the all-star casts electrifying performances and Illumination’s signature humor and heart, Sing 2 is on track to be the feel-good movie of the year that the whole family can enjoy.

Check out our interviews with actors Matthew McConaughey, Scarlett Johansson, Reese Witherspoon, Eric André, Tori Kelly, Executive Music Producer and CEO of The Recording Academy Harvey Mason Jr., and Bono and The Edge from U2 on the red carpet and don’t forget to check out our official TikTok for more behind the scenes content!

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