Columbia Pictures in association with Bron Creative presented the world premiere of “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” at AMC Lincoln Square on Monday (Nov. 15) evening.
The HBO film showcases the artists of today who draw inspiration from Gordon Parks as they too use their cameras to confront systemic inequities and celebrate their subjects.
Aaron Dalla Villa stars as Nolan Parthmore in director and writer Dan Lantz’ fantasy/action movie ‘Alpha Rift.’
The Knockurnal was on the red carpet for the New York premiere of “House of Gucci” at Jazz at Lincoln Center.
20th Century Studios and Disney Plus brings back our beloved Christmas tradition of a boy left Home Alone.
In the Home Alone tradition, our hero will do whatever it takes to protect his home. From traps and tricks to humor and heartwarming moments, Home Sweet Home Alone is the holiday movie to watch with the whole family. Max Mercer is accidentally left behind when his family goes to Japan during the holidays. A couple attempting to break into Max’s home and retrieve a priceless item is faced with his wit and surprises.
Home Sweet Home Alone has an amazing lineup of stars including: Archie Yates, Ellie Kemper, Rob Delaney, Kenan Thompson, Aisling Bea, Tim Simons, Ally Maki, Devin Ratray, Pete Holmes and Chris Parnell. The film is Directed by Dan Mazer. Streeter Seidell and Mikey Day wrote the script based on the original screenplay by John Hughes.
The Knockturnal recently spoke to Archie Yates, Aisling Bea, Ellie Kemper, Rob Delaney, and Ally Maki about the new movie. They talked about their excitement of when they were first cast, the comedy on set and their favorite holiday traditions. Archie told us about his preparation and hard work for his role. Many of the cast members mentioned how they were fans of the original movies that inspired Home Sweet Home Alone.
Watch Home Sweet Home Alone now streaming only on Disney+.
Hannah Marks’ sophomore feature pushes the limits of what a relationship is.
Caitriona Balfe, Jamie Dornan, Sir Kenneth Branagh, Jude Hill, and Ciaran Hinds attend the premiere of the Belfast movie at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, California on Monday.
You’ll laugh! You’ll cry! You’ll cheer as it wins all of the trophies next award show season!
Watch the interview above.
Set in the late 1960s, Belfast is a semi-autobiographical tale from Sir Kenneth Branagh that explores the life of a/his charming working-class family during The Troubles in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Belfast’s Los Angeles premiere saw most of the stars walk the red carpet with the exception of Dame Judi Dench. PS. We missed you!
Bite-size star Jude Hill plays a young Sir Kenneth Branagh in the film and walked the carpet with a beautiful mystery blonde… ok, it was his Mom but she was still beautiful and mysterious. Jude was 9 when he landed the life-changing role. He’s 11 now. A man. Jude told The Knockturnal‘s Kinsey Schofield that he was initially a little nervous to work with Kenneth but the Harry Potter star turned out to be “such a nice guy.” I can concur!
Upon mention of a recent Variety article comparing Branagh to Walt Disney, George Clooney, and Warren Beatty, the writer/director responds, “It’s beautifully insane!”
Ciaran Hinds, who is also from Belfast, discusses what he discovered about his own family tree and what it’s like to recreate someone that someone else once loved. Hinds seemed most excited for American audiences to get a peek at the Belfast movie!
Last but not least, we ask Caitriona Balfe and Jamie Dornan what it is like to recreate someone’s life in front of them… plus we check on Jamie’s wifi situation.
YOU GET AN OSCAR, YOU GET AN OSCAR, YOU GET AN OSCAR.
Belfast is in theaters on November 12, 2021, and stars Caitriona Balfe, Jamie Dornan, Jude Hill, Judi Dench, and Ciaran Hinds.
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For JR, it’s all about the process.
French street artist JR presented and screened his documentary Paper & Glue at MoMA on Nov 8.
There’s a scene in the film where JR speaks with a prisoner about what art is all about. The process, they conclude. The film unveils the street artist’s process as he enlists armies of artisans and regular residents to create his iconic photo visuals glued on the faces of buildings and other surfaces, from the favelas of Brazil to the wall at the US/Mexican border to tenement housing in Paris to a maximum security prison yard in California.
The film is more about the children scurrying up the steps of a Rio favela, gluing photographs of residents’ eyes around the neighborhood or the antics of the Parisian tenement dwellers, whose likenesses are plastered across the city, than it is about the impresario behind it all. JR tells the story from the sideline as his subjects/collaborators take center stage. Their process is spontaneous, moving, thought provoking and just plain fun.
In a surprise appearance, Oscar-nominated actor Bradley Cooper introduced JR at the screening, highlighting the social impact of JR’s work and his friendship with the artist. JR then took the podium and discussed how Cooper’s friendly advice has always been helpful in his artistic process.
The after party, hosted a few blocks away at the restaurant Michael’s, boasted an A-list crowd. Beck, Ari Melber, Ayman Mohyeldin and magician David Blaine were among the guests.
Blaine performed card tricks for some of the partygoers, including MSNBC president Rashida Jones and also yours truly. He had me pick a card from a deck as he was shuffling and it somehow ended up under my wristwatch!
Paper & Glue comes off the heels of JR’s Oscar-nominated documentary Faces Places, which he made with French New Wave legend Agnes Varda. JR’s latest hits theaters Nov 12.
The Harder They Fall, written and directed by Jeymes Samuel has a star-studded cast and breathtaking plot.
Stephanie Lynn, Alexandra Case, and Mark Famiglietti are starring in the film ‘Soulmates,’ releasing in theaters and On Demand on November 12th.