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C. L. Clark on Debut Novel, ‘The Unbroken’
There are some stories that sneak up on you. Luring you in with subtle descriptions and a glimpse at a character's inner-most thoughts. You think you're about to embark on a journey, and you are, but...
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Netflix’s ‘Shadow and Bone’ Sets the Stage for Adventure (Trailer)
Netflix snatched up the film rights to Leigh Bardugo's worldwide bestselling Grishaverse series beginning with Shadow and Bone with the quickness. It makes sense. The streaming giant's expansion into...
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A New Mystery Unfolds in ‘Spiral’ (Trailer)
I don't know why anyone thought we needed to take a page "from the book of saw " (again) but let's be real, we're going to watch 'Spiral.' These puzzle box thrill rides are always a study in body...
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Watch the official trailer for ‘Zola’ from A24
"Y’all wanna hear a story about why me & this bitch here fell out? It’s kind of long but full of suspense." Might be the best tease of a chaotic story that escaped the internet. It's also the...
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Interview with ‘Room 104’ Composer/Director Julian Wass
In 2017 anthology series Room 104 debuted on HBO. The show created by Mark Duplass and Jay Duplass ran for four seasons before ending in 2020. Set in an American roadside motel room, 104, each episode...
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First Look at Netflix’s ‘Yasuke’ (Trailer)
Yasuke, arrived in Japan in 1579. Not long after being "presented" to Oda Nobunaga, the Japanese Daimyō - who took an interest in him after determining his skin was really black - he began to serve...
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What The Trailer for Barry Jenkin’s ‘The Underground Railroad’ Coming to...
Colson Whitehead's book The Underground Railroad hit bookshelves in 2016 and changed the relationship between historical fiction rooted in Black history and fantasy. In Whitehead's world, the...
View ArticleDead Girls Don’t Get to Tell Their Stories
When I was young, I didn’t start fights … but I finished them. It took a lot to push me to fight. Anything that resulted in throwing hands was usually preceded by weeks of bullying or taunts. And the...
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Gunslingers Idris Elba, Regina King and Jonathan Majors Throw Down in ‘The...
You didn't know you needed Johnathan Majors and Idris Elba in a western, but after a sneak peek at the teaser for The Harder They Fall Netflix released early Thursday, I guarantee seeing this dangerous...
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Fantasia Fest 2021: First Look at South African Thriller ‘Indemnity’ (Trailer)
South African thriller Indemnity debuts at the 25th annual Fantasia International Film Festival on August 11, 2012. Check out this promising action-packed drama ahead of its world premiere. And keep...
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Fantasia Fest 2021: Check Out ‘Glasshouse’ Ahead of its Festival Debut (Trailer)
I freely acknowledge I am addicted to gothic horror. So it comes as no surprise that Glasshouse is high on my Fantasia Fest watchlist. Check out the trailer for this post-apocalyptic fairytale before...
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Fantasia Fest 2021: Donnie Yen’s Raging Fire Makes Its Canadian Debut (Trailer)
Director Benny Chan's final film, Raging Fire, has been added to the 25th Fantasia International Film Fest line up. Chan's last project stars Donny Yen and Nicholas Tse in what's been described as a...
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Zombie Comedy ‘Brain Freeze’ to Open 25th Fantasia Film Festival
The 25th annual Fantasia International Film Festival begins August 5th and runs through August 25th. Don't worry if you're still not traveling, Fantasia Fest will once again be both an in-person and...
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Fantasia Fest 2021: Films in the Axis Section We’re Excited About
Fantasia Fest starts tomorrow August 5th. So, it's past time to start getting those tickets. This year's hybrid in-person/virtual program includes, scheduled screenings and premieres, panels, and...
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Sundance 2022: Five Films on Our Radar
We've once again settled in for another virtual experience for the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. Of all the festivals the MTR Network hustles to cover, Sundance always offers an eclectic slate of...
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Sundance 2022: Festival Watchlist
A ten day festival like the Sundance offers an almost embarrassment of riches. It's an opportunity for film lovers to access both domestic and international work featuring a broad range of artists....
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NIKYATU JUSU’S NANNY Acquired by Blumhouse and Prime Video
It's always a good day when the MTR Network can circle back to a festival favorite and announce when and where people will get their shot at watching a movie for themselves. Early March 16, 2022, news...
View ArticleNetflix Is Casting A Real-Life Squid Game
Netflix is bringing its hit streaming series Squid Game to life with the biggest reality competition series ever, Squid Game: The Challenge. Modeled after the series, 456 real players will pursue a...
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Netflix Is Going All In On “The Gray Man”
On the heels of the successful release of The Gray Man on Netflix this weekend, the company is announcing plans to cement the IP into a major spy franchise. Directed by Joe and Anthony Russo...
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The 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards Nominations
Film Independent released the full list of its 2023 Spirit Award Nominations for its film categories today, November 22, 2022. The prerecorded video announcements, featured guest presenters Raúl...
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