"I have no idea what to say to this guy?!" Netflix has unveiled the trailer for a sweet new romantic comedy called Your Place or Mine, marking the feature directorial debut of screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna. She is an acclaimed writer, creator of the series "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend", as well as the scripts for The Devil Wears Prada, 27 Dresses, Morning Glory, We Bought a Zoo, and Annie, now she's directing her first film. Debbie and Peter are best friends and total opposites. She craves routine with her son in LA; he thrives on change in NYC. When they swap houses and lives for a week they discover what they think they want might not be what they really need. This sounds a lot like The Holiday, but more about the long-distance romance than the Christmas-themed vibes. Reese Witherspoon stars with Ashton Kutcher, and a cast including Jesse Williams, Zoë Chao, Wesley Kimmel, Griffin Matthews, Shiri Appleby, Rachel Bloom, Vella Lovell, with Tig Notaro & Steve Zahn. This looks really good! Will be watching it when it arrives. https://onfs.net/3vVXO1N

"I'm gonna take a billion dollars - and aim it in your direction." Apple has debuted the full official trailer for the movie Sharper, a "neo noir" con comedy set in New York City. Sharper unfolds within the secrets of New York City, from the penthouses of Fifth Avenue all the way out to the many shadowy corners of Queens. Motivations are suspect and expectations are turned upside down when nothing is as it seems. It's described as a "psychological thriller" but looks much more like an intricate noir crime thriller, taking on the snobby, wealthy world of NYC. The script for this film was on the "Black List" before being produced by Apple and A24. The excellent ensemble cast features Julianne Moore, Sebastian Stan, Justice Smith, Brianna Middleton, Darren Goldstein, & John Lithgow. This is getting both a theatrical release and streaming debut, hence the partnership between these two distributors. Well I'm in!! I'm not even entirely sure what the setup is, but I'm intrigued and curious to see how it all plays out and if they'll get away with everything. https://onfs.net/3GyzZSN

"Do you think any of us will look like that when we're 19?" Lionsgate has revealed an official trailer for the movie Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, an adaptation of the beloved Judy Blume novel of the same name. This is set to open in theaters nationwide at the end of April, just before the summer movie season kicks off. When her family moves from the city to the suburbs, 11-year-old Margaret navigates new friends, feelings, and the beginning of adolescence. This adaptation stars Rachel McAdams as her mother, along with Abby Ryder Fortson as Margert, plus Kathy Bates as her grandmother. It also stars Benny Safdie and is written & directed by Kelly Fremon Craig, of the outstanding coming-of-age film The Edge of Seventeen previously. This looks like they've captured the charm and spirit of the book and gave it a new life on the screen. Lots of clever humor & awkward moments in here to make everyone smile & laugh. Enjoy. https://onfs.net/3CJbIbH

"Ally, this has gone way too far!" Amazon has revealed a trailer for a romantic drama called Somebody That I Used to Know, the latest film directed by actor Dave Franco. He doesn't even star in this one! This is arriving on Feb 10th during Valentine's Day time for lovers (or not) to enjoy. On a trip to her hometown, workaholic Ally reminisces with her old ex Sean and questions everything about the person she's become. Things only get more confusing when she meets Cassidy, who reminds her of the person she used to be. "The film is an unconventional romantic comedy that looks beyond the traditional love triangle trope. It examines three people who help each other re-discover themselves, where they came from and who they want to be." The film stars Alison Brie as Ally, Jay Ellis as Sean, Kiersey Clemons as Cassidy, with Julie Hagerty, Haley Joel Osment, Amy Sedaris, Danny Pudi, and Zoë Chao. This is Franco and Brie's 4th collab (after The Rental, The Disaster Artist, & The Little Hours) as they are a couple in real life, too. Looks great. https://onfs.net/3IKa9xR

"Our mission is to catch Vax, so we can get you guys back home." Netflix has revealed a full-length official trailer for animated series called My Dad The Bounty Hunter, which looks awesome. This is the latest project from animation filmmaker Everett Downing Jr., who won an Oscar for co-directing the short film Hair Love a few years ago. From Creators / Exec Producers Everett Downing & Patrick Harpin, My Dad the Bounty Hunter is a warp-speed adventure across the constellation of ups, downs and moments in between that shape family life. The hyperdrive adventures of two kids who discover their seemingly average joe dad is actually an intergalactic bounty hunter! Ahahaha such a fun reveal. Dodging dangerous aliens and laser fights galore, this family bonding time goes to the extreme. The voice cast features Laz Alonso, Yvonne Orji, Priah Ferguson, Yvette Nicole Brown, JeCobi Swain, Leslie Uggams, Rob Riggle, Jamie Chung, and Jim Rash. Why does this look like such good fun?! Not just for kids, I'm going to be watching. https://onfs.net/3k89CLU

"Well I don't think it's a dream... I think it's here, in this house." Dark Sky Pictures has revealed an official trailer for an indie horror film titled The Unsettling, marking the feature directorial debut of filmmaker Harry Owens. After premiering at festivals last year, it's finally getting an official release this year. Still recovering from every parent's worst nightmare, a couple seek a new life in picture-perfect suburban USA by traveling to Los Angeles. But the grief they bring with them finds a dark energy in the new home, and soon the promise of their new life turns into series of horrifying visions and strange dreamstate encounters with unspeakable evil... The house they rented slowly begins to stalk them, consuming their sorrow and trapping them in a nightmare. This stars Zephani Idoko, Bambadjan Bamba, Libby Munro, and Benedikt Sebastian. This trailer has some extra scary moments, especially around that dirty mirror. Tread carefully. https://onfs.net/3H1ozbJ

"Perhaps you're not searching for something... Perhaps you're running away from something..." Ohh sh*t this rules!! Another must watch short film to enjoy, highly recommend watching this. The Rock of Ages is made by Australian filmmaker Eron Sheean, though it's really an Icelandic production. The distant past. A soldier of uncertain provenance (of which army? which era?) stumbles through a vast, desolate landscape, attempting to outrun the evil he's done. While fleeing his enemies, he encounters an odd talking rock which promises to grant his deepest desire. Starring Tómas Lemarquis as the soldier, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as the rock. The talking rock is an actual practical set piece, animated by a puppeteer - Izabela Claudia Mos. It was shot on Iceland, hence why it all looks so gorgeous. I just love how visceral and authentic this looks, and the rock reminds me of classic 80s movies like The NeverEnding Story & Labyrinth. View in full below. https://onfs.net/3W8GMZh

Off to solve another mystery. Open Road Films has revealed an official trailer for a film titled Marlowe, a gripping noir crime thriller set in late 30s Los Angeles. It's opening in US theaters in February after initially premiering at the San Sebastian Film Festival last year in the fall. The classic noir plot follows a brooding, down on his luck detective who is hired to find the ex-lover of a glamorous heiress. He soon discovers that underneath the missing man's disappearance lies a web of corruption that puts him right in the crosshairs of several of the city's richest, and most dangerous constituents. Liam Neeson stars as the detective Philip Marlowe, who's also joined by Diane Kruger, Jessica Lange, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Ian Hart, Colm Meaney, Danny Huston, and Alan Cumming. This looks like a clever, captivating noir yarn with an old timey Neeson having fun romping around all the sunny streets of old Los Angeles. Have a look below. https://onfs.net/3ZxOKxS

"It's just a war." Is it, though?? Saban Films has revealed an official trailer for an action movie war thriller called Ambush, the first film directed by veteran producer Mark Burman. This Vietnam War thriller will be out to watch in February, another of these dime-a-dozen forgettable action films they're dropping out all the time now. A group of young elite commandos, led by Captain Drummond are tasked with collecting highly classified information that can change the fate of the war. The action film stars Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Connor Paolo, Aaron Eckhart, Mara Lane, Patrick R. Walker, and Jason Genao. There's not much to this one except the standard war action footage you've seen so many times before. Yet another jingoistic movie for everyone to skip, despite Eckhart in the cast. Take a look below if you want to check it out anyway. https://onfs.net/3Xz7Sdb

"Thanks for being my dad." "Thanks for being my son." Gravitas has revealed an official US trailer for an Australian coming-of-age drama titled Ocean Boy, which is the rather generic US title for this film. The original Australian title is Bosch & Rockit, which is the name of the two kids that the film is about - and it fits better than something as bland as "Ocean Boy". Inspired by true events, the film is stirring, provocative and peppered with laconic Australian humor, a compelling story about the light and shade of life, reflecting strength & vulnerability. In the late summer along the coast, Bosch, a young father goes on the run for drug dealing with his surf gang. In tow is his son, Rockit, who believes he's on a magical holiday. Filmed at iconic Byron Bay, against the canvas of Australia's famous east coast surf beaches and rain forests, Ocean Boy is a raw and unapologetic exploration of unconscious parenting and the deeper themes of love. Starring Luke Hemsworth, Isabel Lucas, Leanna Walsman, & Ramsus King as Rockit. Looks like it might be great. https://onfs.net/3ZCKwow

He's back!! Hulu has revealed a first look teaser trailer for History of the World, Part II, a long awaited sequel to Mel Brooks iconic comedy classic History of the World, Part I. Originally released in 1981, that anthology film features a series of vignettes mocking and making fun of great moments in human history. This follow-up sequel does the same, except they've turned it into a sketch comedy series that will play out over four nights. And there's a massive cast of special guests - here's a sampling of a few of them: Pamela Adlon, Tim Baltz, Zazie Beetz, Jillian Bell, Ronny Chieng, Rob Corddry, Danny DeVito, David Duchovny, Jay Ellis, Josh Gad, Kimiko Glenn, Brandon Kyle Goodman, Jake Johnson, Richard Kind, Johnny Knoxville, Lauren Lapkus, Jenifer Lewis, Poppy Liu, Joe Lo Truglio, Jason Mantzoukas, Ken Marino, Jack McBrayer, Zahn McClarnon, Charles Melton, Kumail Nanjiani, Brock O'Hurn, Andrew Rannells, Emily Ratajkowski, Sam Richardson, Nick Robinson, Seth Rogen, Sarah Silverman, Timothy Simons, J.B. Smoove, David Wain, Taika Waititi, Reggie Watts, Tyler James Williams. Check out the footage below and stay tuned this March. https://onfs.net/3CJbiSs

"How are the boys?" "Rambo is cramping more than Rocky." Fandor has revealed an official US trailer for The Blind Man Who Did Not Want to See Titanic, a powerful Finnish film about a blind man going on in the world. Jaakko and Sirpa have never met face to face but used to talk on the phone every day. When he hears about her declining health, Jaakko sets out to meet Sirpa in a different city with only the help of strangers to rely upon. The film originally premiered at the 2021 Venice Film Festival, and also played at the 2022 SXSW & Sydney Film Festivals, stopping by many other international fests along the way. The award-winning film stars Petri Poikolainen, Marjaana Maijala, Samuli Jaskio, Hannamaija Nikander, Matti Onnismaa, and Rami Rusinen. Not only is it about a blind man who watches movies, but it's also about an experience of a blind mind giving us an incredibly profound perspective of what it's like for him to be out in the world. It seems like a one-of-a-kind cinematic experience, worthy of anyone's time & attention. https://onfs.net/3XPNBQL

New year, new January horror movies. According to popular sayings, the infamous month is often called the "recycling bin" of Hollywood studios, where the films they most regret creating are released in the hopes no one talks about them too much. A more accurate statement would be that the first month of each year rarely delivers any movie of such a level of excellence that, by the end of the same year, it is still being mentioned by viewers and cinephiles worldwide. The horror genre is undoubtedly the one genre that usually suffers the most, but occasionally some good surprises come around the corner. Fortunately, M3GAN is one of them. https://onfs.net/3izuWK1

"In the golden age of documentary, who benefits?" Dogwoof has revealed an official trailer for Subject, an intriguing new meta documentary from filmmakers Camilla Hall & Jennifer Tiexiera. This first premiered at the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival last year, and played at a few other festivals including Camden, Calgary, Palm Springs, and AFI Fest. It focuses on the ethics and responsibility inherent in documentary filmmaking. It examines well-known documentaries of the past decade and reveals the impact their commercial success has had on the lives of the onscreen subjects. Specifically focusing on the people seen in these famous docs: Staircase, Hoop Dreams, The Wolfpack, Capturing the Friedmans, and The Square. This is a compelling concept to explore, especially because this kind of exposure in a film really can be detrimental. Just look at what happened to the kid from Death in Venice - as covered in the doc The Most Beautiful Boy in the World, showing how much this affected him negatively his whole life. If you're curious, give it a look. https://onfs.net/3QQixhq

Returning to theaters!! Sony Classics has revealed a new official trailer for the 4K restoration re-release of the incredible martial arts classic Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. The beloved film won a total of four Oscars, including Best Cinematography and Best Score, originally premiered at the 2000 Cannes Film Festival 13 years ago, and was a box office smash when it initially opened in early 2001. It's one of the best martial arts films ever made, featuring fight choreography from master Yuen Wo Ping. It's finally getting a proper re-release in theaters in February 2023, perhaps connected to the potential for actress Michelle Yeoh to win the Oscar this year. A young Chinese warrior steals a sword from a famed swordsman and then escapes into a world of romantic adventure with a mysterious man in the frontier of the nation. The cast also includes Chow Yun Fat, Zhang Ziyi, Chang Chen, Sihung Lung, and Cheng Pei-Pei. I still remember the first time I ever saw it in the cinema and was blown away. Not much has come close to topping this! It's a must see on a big screen, especially if you've never experienced it that way before. Don't miss this chance. https://onfs.net/3w7nSap

"Fear the purr." You have to see this!! Check out the first teaser trailer for a film titled Mad Cats, marking the feature directorial debut of Japanese filmmaker Reiki Tsuno. It's premiering at the 2023 Slamdance Film Festival, the alternative version of Sundance that runs in the exact same town during the same week (more info + tickets right here). "No more depressing movies from Japan," is Tsuno's motto for this project. What should have been a young man's emotional journey to find his missing brother turns into a nightmare when he gets embroiled in a monster cats' revenge massacre against evil humans who abused them. Wait, this has monster cats in it?! The indie film stars Sho Mineo, Yuya Matsuura, Ayane, So Yamanaka, and Michael Aaron Stone. Unfortunately there's no shots of any cats in this trailer, but there's plenty of other kick ass glimpses in this upbeat, energetic 30 second tease. It looks amazing so far! I wasn't sure if this would be really worth it, but with this first look I'm totally sold. Will definitely be keeping an eye out for it. https://onfs.net/3WoeREQ

"We're trying to keep you alive. You're not immune from being ripped apart." HBO premiered their brand new series post-apocalyptic survival series The Last of Us this past weekend. The very first episode is now available to watch via streaming, with more episodes arriving every week. So far so good? How many of you have already started watching? The series will continue and HBO has revealed another preview hinting at "the weeks ahead" and showing more footage of what's to come. Joel and Ellie, a pair connected through the harshness of the world they live in, are forced to endure brutal circumstances and ruthless killers on a trek across post-pandemic America. Based on the popular video game series, this stars Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey as Joel and Elli, with Gabriel Luna, Nick Offerman, Merle Dandridge, Murray Bartlett, Jeffrey Pierce, Melanie Lynskey, and Anna Torv. The original game composer Gustavo Santaolalla is scoring, and Chernobyl's Craig Mazin directed the pilot. This looks like it's getting scarier! Ready for more? https://onfs.net/3GMHKV8

"Now you may think you know the story, but there's one more layer of this bloomin' onion left to peel back." Peacock has revealed another trailer for their mystery-of-the-week series Poker Face, streaming later this month. This is labeled as a "TCA Exclusive Look" that adds even more footage on top of the other full-length trailer from last month. Glass Onion director Rian Johnson made this with co-writer Charlie Peppers and Natasha Lyonne after filming his last movie. The series follows Lyonne's Charlie, who has an "extraordinary ability" to determine when someone is lying - a "human lie detector," as she is known. She hits the road driving in her Plymouth Barracuda and with every stop encounters a new cast of characters and strange crimes she can’t help but solve. The ensemble cast includes Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Stephanie Hsu, David Castañeda, Ron Perlman, Benjamin Bratt, Adrien Brody, Danielle Macdonald, Dascha Polanco, Lil Rel Howery, Ellen Barkin, Chloë Sevigny, the Tim Blake Nelson, Hong Chau, Cherry Jones, Judith Light, Tim Meadows, and Jameela Jamil. This is lookin' like it will be some delectable & spicy murder-solving fun. https://onfs.net/3ZE4XBF

"Of all the places I could be, I just want to be here with you." Another year, another Top 10. After watching over 400 films throughout 2022 (always logging everything on my Letterboxd) it's time to share my final selection of My Top 10 Favorite Films of 2022. I try to watch as much as I can and give myself time to catch up with any extra films at the end of the year, but my favorites can come from anytime in 2022. The one that stuck with me all the way through the year was Everything Everywhere All at Once - I really believe it's an all-timer, on the same level as The Matrix in terms of its technical innovation and dynamic storytelling. I went to see it four times in theaters and I knew that nothing would knock it off the top spot. A few of my other faves are from the many film festivals I attend all year. Whatever really grabs me, connects deeply with me, brings out the emotions, and impresses me visually is usually what I fall for above all else. https://onfs.net/3CUsF2N

Everyone who loves animation as much as we do knows that Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is a certified masterpiece. It also had a huge impact on the animation industry. This video essay created by Vox spends a few minutes examining the impact Into the Spider-Verse had, by showing how the look of it forced animation to evolve. Ever since Toy Story in 1995, most 3D animated CG movies are designed to be photo-realistic and have the glossy look & feel of most Pixar movies. They call this the "Pixar Look" and most of the animation industry has been using this for the last 25 years. That changed big time with Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, made by Sony Pictures Animation. This video is a bit simplistic, ignoring animation made outside of the studio system, and forgetting about The Bad Guys entirely (which also uses a clever cel-shading style), but it's a good intro for those trying to catch up with what's going on. Sony Animation is also working on the sequels, with Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse due out this year and the next in 2024. https://onfs.net/3knoDJV

"Being a Mandalorian's not just learning about how to fight, you also have to know how to navigate the galaxy. That way you'll never be lost." Disney has revealed the first trailer for Season 3 of the hit show The Mandalorian, finally returning to the screen after nearly three years. The last season of Mando aired back in late 2020, and so much has happened since then! There's been a number of other Star Wars series to fill the gap (watch Andor if you haven't seen it yet) along with many more changes around the world. Creator Jon Favreau wrote all eight episodes of this new season, working with Noah Kloor on the third and Dave Filoni on the fourth and seventh episodes. "The Mandalorian will cross paths with old allies and make new enemies as he and Grogu continue their journey together." Starring Pedro Pascal, Katee Sackhoff, Carl Weathers, Amy Sedaris, Emily Swallow, and Giancarlo Esposito. There's Jedi! And more of Grogu! And tons of droids! And more little Babu Frik guys! This really is going to be worth the wait - looks fantastic. https://onfs.net/3GP35gZ