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On The Scene: Michael Cera, Sophia Lillis and More Talk The Adults at Tribeca Festival Premiere

by Sydney Hargrove July 10, 2023
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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.

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“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.

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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.

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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.

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Exclusive: Michael Cera, George Takei and Rob Minkoff talk Paws of Fury: the Legend of Hank

by Joe Henkel July 12, 2022
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Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank is playing in theaters everywhere 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. A unlikely hero and dog, Hank, must learn to fight against these evil cats and protect the villagers. The humor, 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 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.

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Exclusive: Amy Schumer, Michael Cera, Kevin Kane, Yamaneika Saunders, Lavar Walker, Laura Benanti, and Violet Young Talk ‘Life & Beth’ [VIDEO]

by Kinsey Schofield March 26, 2022
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Amy Schumer, Michael Cera, Kevin Kane, Yamaneika Saunders, Lavar Walker, Laura Benanti, and Violet Young talk to The Knockturnal‘s Kinsey Schofield about Hulu’s original dramedy, Life & Beth.

Like so many creatives during the pandemic, Amy Schumer used her downtime to reflect and to create and the result of that reflection is Hulu’s latest dramedy, Life & Beth. Originally titled Love Beth, based on the concept of Amy going back and reading her old journals as a teenager, Life & Beth revolves around a woman that should technically be happy with her life… but isn’t. She has an amazing boyfriend… no, “parter,” a financially enriching job that involves copious glasses of wine… a luxury apartment in New York… and a fierce set of girlfriends. As Beth navigates where her unhappiness stems from, you revisit her childhood and how those moments affect who she is today. (Shout out to Michael Rapaport who plays Beth’s very sweet and helpless father.)

There is no lack of handsome on the screen as Beth fights to find her happy place. Jonathan Groff , who is single-handedly the reason that I still watch Glee reruns, plays an Instagram-perfect hook up with a dark secret. Her boyfriend/fiance (played by Kevin Kane) is totally adorable in a Kevin from The Office sort of way. Speaking of The Office, Michael Cera’s John in Life & Beth just might be the best mix of Dwight Schrut and Michael Scott the world has ever seen.

Life & Beth is not what you would typically expect from Schumer. The series is very sweet and vulnerable and certainly a project that the comedian should be proud of. I’m especially a fan of the way that Amy portrays adult female friendships and the importance of family and forgiveness.

You can stream Amy Schumer’s Life & Beth on Hulu beginning March 18, 2022.

Kinsey Schofield is a contributor to The Knockturnal and you can follow her on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.

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Film Review: ‘Molly’s Game’

by Riyad Mammadyarov December 21, 2017
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Famed screenwriter Aaron Sorkin’s directorial debut is an entertaining accomplishment that delivers an engaging experience that will leave one thoroughly satisfied

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Molly’s Game Director-writer Aaron Sorkin and stars graced the red carpet for the NYC premiere

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First Trailer for ‘Molly’s Game’ Released

by Gianna Barberia August 17, 2017
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Based on the unbelievably true story, the movie is set to start screening in theaters on November 22.

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Film Review: ‘Lemon’

by Riyad Mammadyarov August 16, 2017
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Janicza Bravo’s first feature film, Lemon, is a quirky triumph that is as bizarre as it is charming.

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ND/NF Film Review: ‘Person to Person’

by Riyad Mammadyarov April 1, 2017
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Dustin Guy Defa’s “Person to Person” is an arrestingly charming sophomore attempt that harkens back to the filmic aura of the ’70s and early ’80s

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Film Review: ‘The Lego Batman Movie’ is Loads of Brick-Kicking Fun

by Jon Barr February 6, 2017
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Coming off the massive success of ‘The Lego Movie’ comes the solo outing for its dark, caped crusader. It may not meet the high standards of the last movie, but the fun of the film makes it hard to care.

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Film Review: ‘Sausage Party’

by Bryn Gelbart August 12, 2016
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Don’t be fooled, this party isn’t for kids. Luckily for us adults, it’s quite clever and dumb in equal measure.

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