The 2024 Tribeca Festival is underway and we were on the red carpet at the World Premiere of Sacramento, a road-trip comedy directed by and starring Michael Angarano. The film also stars Michael Cera, Kristen Stewart, Maya Erskine, AJ Mendez, and Iman Karram.
The Tribeca Festival’s exciting festivities continued on June 13th, with a celebration of Dustin Guy Defa’s heartwarming film, The Adults. Combining both comedic elements with themes of nostalgia, Defa created a world centered around Eric (played by Michael Cera) as he embarks on a short visit home, only for it to unexpectedly evolve into an extended stay. Caught between reconnecting with his sisters, Rachel (Hannah Gross) and Maggie (Sophia Lillis), and seeking poker glory with his old group of friends, Eric finds himself confronted by unresolved conflicts and revealing truths from his past. As his carefully constructed facade of adulthood begins to crumble, he must confront the complexities of his relationships and rediscover his true self.
“The Adults” not only showcases the exceptional talent of its cast, but it also highlights Defa’s prowess as a writer and director. Through a carefully crafted blend of humor and heartache, the film offers a poignant and relatable exploration of the human experience. Defa’s use of theatrical performances and shared histories within the narrative provides a unique and compelling perspective on the characters’ inner lives, traumas, and relationships.
Throughout the film, Defa masterfully weaves together moments of raw emotion and vulnerability, using intimate close-ups and powerful performances to depict the intricate dynamics between the siblings. With a keen eye for detail, the director delicately explores the complexities of family bonds, memory, and personal growth.
The film premiered at Tribeca Festival on Tuesday, with Defa, Michael Cera, Sophia Lillis and Hannah Gross all in attendance. We chatted with the cast about the prevailing themes that the film holds, as well as their experiences on set.
With its blend of humor, heartache, and raw authenticity, “The Adults” stands out as a notable addition to the festival circuit. Through this film, Defa showcases his unique storytelling ability, reminding us of the power of cinema to connect us to our shared humanity.
Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank is playing in theaters everywhere on July 15, 2022.
From Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies comes a brand new animated film, Paws of Fury: Legend of Hank. In a world of cats, the good villagers are threatened by a powerful evil cat. An unlikely hero and dog, Hank, must learn to fight against these evil cats and protect the villagers. The humor and action of this movie will be fun for the whole family. This movie stars Michael Cera, Ricky Gervais, Samuel L. Jackson, Mel Brooks, George Takei, Gabriel Iglesias, Djimon Hounsou, Michelle Yeoh, and many more!
The Knockturnal spoke with some of the cast of this film Michael Cera, Kylie Kuioka, Cathy Shim and George Takei. The cast told us about the process of creating these characters. Originally announced as ‘Blazing Samurai‘ this film has been a work in progress for over seven years and confronted many challenges during production. Even during the pandemic, they continued creating remotely. Most of the actors recorded their parts from their homes and in their closets remotely. We also spoke with director and producer Rob Minkoff and he told us about the process of creating this film. The team overcame many obstacles and created this inspiring and hilarious movie.
Watch Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank in theaters this weekend!
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