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"I know you're confused, but if you want to survive, you need to do exactly as I say." What would you do if this happened to you? Can anyone even answer that question accurately? It's too scary! Play Me is a freaky horror short from filmmaker Caleb J. Phillips, best known as the creator of the other horror short Other Side of the Box (2018). A woman wakes up in a car with no memory of how she got there, and finds a man tied up in the back seat. Stranger still, she finds a recording with her voice telling her what to do next. This stars Lindsey Garrett as Elizabeth, and Josh Schell as the stranger. This is a clever concept for a horror short, fueled by the psychological mayhem that everyone is experiencing - the characters and viewers. Who do you trust? I'm not a big fan of the ending, but it's still a good horror short worth a watch. Under 11 mins. Thanks to Short of the Week for the tip on this wonderful short film. Here's the ...

"Direct engagement with the camera can add a lot." Lionsgate has unveiled the official trailer for an indie comedy titled The Moon and Back, marking the feature directorial debut of filmmaker Leah Bleich. This initially premiered in 2022 at a few small regional film festivals, and is finally set for a VOD release in April this spring after a two year wait. A year after her father's death, high schooler Lydia Gilbert feels completely lost - until she discovers something: a space opera script in need of a blockbuster budget, written by her father. She picks up an old VHS camcorder and whatever else she can find to try & actually make the movie. A nerdy coming-of-age comedy starring Isabel May as Lydia, along with Nat Faxon, Missi Pyle, P.J. Byrne, and Miles Gutierrez-Riley. Despite the heartfelt story, this film looks rather messy & forgettable. Here's the main official trailer (+ poster) for Leah Bleich's The Moon & Back, direct from YouTube: One year after her father's death, high school senior Lydia Gilbert (Isabel May) still feels completely lost... until she discovers ...

"I was wondering if you could have me not even talk when I come over here." Magnolia Pics has revealed an official US trailer for an indie comedy titled The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed, written and directed by and starring indie NYC filmmaker Joanna Arnow. This first premiered at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival's Directors' Fortnight sidebar last year, and went on to play at TIFF, NYFF, Vancouver, AFI Fest, Montclair, Denver, and many others. A mosaic-style comedy following the life of a woman as time passes in her long-term casual BDSM relationship, low-level corporate job, and quarrelsome Jewish family. Filmmaker Joanna Arnow's hilarious comedy, executive produced by Sean Baker, follows a 30-something New York woman as time passes in her relationships. Also starring Scott Cohen, Babak Tafti, Alysia Reiner, Peter Vack, and Parish Bradley. This kind of super dry, awkward humor won't be for everyone, but there should be a few film nerds who will be really into this kind of New York City comedy. Main trailer for Arnow's The Feeling That the Time for ...

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"She wants attention, she wants power, she just doesn't want to stop..." Max has debuted the official trailer for The Many Lives of Martha Stewart, a four-part documentary series that is already streaming. This series initially launched back in January, but for anyone who hasn't seen it yet, it's a reminder to catch up and watch now - available on Max. The series examines the clever life of Martha Stewart and delves into her meteoric rise, encounters with formidable challenges, and her extraordinary return, shedding light on the woman behind the legendary persona through never-before-seen images, archival footage, and exclusive interviews. Stewart's career follows an explosive rise from caterer to media mogul, before facing formidable challenges (e.g. going to prison) and eventually a remarkable comeback, unveiling the woman behind the icon. I do find the ups & downs of Martha Stewart and all she has gone through rather crazy & fascinating, but I'm not quite sure I'm interested enough to sit through a four-part series about her. Take a look anyway. Here's the main trailer (+ poster) for Max's doc The ...