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REVIEWS

DEATH BOOM: Caskets, Cremation, Composting, or a Pizza to Go

The Baby Boom changed the world. Now the Death Boom may change the way we leave it. And if Eli Roth has anything to say about it, apparently we can take a pizza with us.

LOCKBOX is Unnervingly Effective

LOCKBOX is an unsettling psychological puzzle that quietly worms its way under your skin.

LUCKY STRIKE: One Man’s Journey, Every Soldier’s War

One of the most powerful and emotionally immersive viewing experiences on the screen today, LUCKY STRIKE derives its power from experiencing the war through the first-person perspective of Captain Castle.

PHILIP BYRON Takes Us for a Ride Through Ambition, Betrayal, Toxic Sweat, and a Killer Playlist with SPIN WARS – Exclusive Interview

Philip Byron used to teach 6 a.m. spin classes. I exercise by perfectly balancing a glass filled with ice while lifting it from the bar.

TYLER SHIELDS: Experiencing Cinema through CHAPTER 51 – Exclusive Interview

Curiosity is contagious. As Shields himself put it: “Everybody on this movie learned everything.”

TOMMY JACKSON builds a world from the ground up with LAND OF WOLVES – Exclusive Interview

TOMMY JACKSON’s LAND OF WOLVES comes from an unfiltered voice fueled by ambition.

Check out this intense, nail-biting, edge-of-your-seat trailer for HEART OF THE BEAST – In Theatres September 25, 2026

Check out the trailer for David Ayers’ HEART OF THE BEAST!

Check out the trailer for Jonathan Zuck’s shark-tastic CHUM! In theatres, on Digital & VOD on June 5th!!

On June 5th, IFC brings us Jonathan Zuck’s shark-tastic CHUM! Just watch this trailer! There is no such thing as too much blood or too many sharks!

Check out the enchantment of THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE in this new trailer!

Is it August 21st yet? I am beyond enchanted by this trailer for THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE! Fantastical! Spellbinding! Kaleidoscopic! Magical!

A Smattering of Sights from the 2026 TCM Classic Film Festival and Club TCM

As much as I always love the TCM Classic Film Festival Opening Night Red Carpet, the presentations in Club TCM in the Blossom Room (the site of the first Academy Awards) at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel are always a favorite of mine, and this year was no exception.

Disney, Pixar, and cute woodland animals? Check out the teaser trailer and first images for HOPPERS!

Disney, Pixar, and cute woodland animals? Say no more! Count me in for HOPPERS! Check out the trailer and first images for this animated delight.

Counting down the days to DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE with the official character posters

Parting is such sweet sorrow. Get ready for one last time with the Crawleys in DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE.

BTL Radio Show – 07/13/2026 with guest director/co-writer/actor BRITT BANKHEAD talking THE TOWN THAT TAKES

DEATH BOOM: Caskets, Cremation, Composting, or a Pizza to Go

PHILIP BYRON Takes Us for a Ride Through Ambition, Betrayal, Toxic Sweat, and a Killer Playlist with SPIN WARS – Exclusive Interview

TYLER SHIELDS: Experiencing Cinema through CHAPTER 51 – Exclusive Interview

BTL Radio Show – 07/06/2026 with writer/director ANTHONY FRITH talking MOCKBUSTER

LOCKBOX is Unnervingly Effective

REVIEWS

DEATH BOOM: Caskets, Cremation, Composting, or a Pizza to Go

LOCKBOX is Unnervingly Effective

LUCKY STRIKE: One Man’s Journey, Every Soldier’s War

INTERVIEWS

PHILIP BYRON Takes Us for a Ride Through Ambition, Betrayal, Toxic Sweat, and a Killer Playlist with SPIN WARS – Exclusive Interview

TYLER SHIELDS: Experiencing Cinema through CHAPTER 51 – Exclusive Interview

TOMMY JACKSON builds a world from the ground up with LAND OF WOLVES – Exclusive Interview

TRAILERS

Check out this intense, nail-biting, edge-of-your-seat trailer for HEART OF THE BEAST – In Theatres September 25, 2026

Check out the trailer for Jonathan Zuck’s shark-tastic CHUM! In theatres, on Digital & VOD on June 5th!!

Check out the enchantment of THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE in this new trailer!

PHOTOS

A Smattering of Sights from the 2026 TCM Classic Film Festival and Club TCM

Disney, Pixar, and cute woodland animals? Check out the teaser trailer and first images for HOPPERS!

Counting down the days to DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE with the official character posters