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The Western genre is one of the most iconic in the history of cinema and includes a few unique subgenres. While there might not be as many Westerns made today as there were in the genre’s golden age from the 1930s to the 1960s, the best Westerns have left their unmistakable mark on pop culture. Its tropes, esthetics, and stories have been reworked times and times again both within the Western genre and outside, and several other genres have found their way within Western proper.

Among the many subgenres of Western into which the genre can be categorized, there’s one that is well known for producing sweeping epics that have tugged at the heartstrings of several generations—and that is the Western war movie. Usually set in a Western-like time and place and featuring a major conflict that shapes the lives of their characters, Western war movies are...

The ongoing SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes might have a silver lining for at least some unemployed actors – the four-legged kind.

With nearly all Hollywood film productions halted, many of the hardworking animal actors have had the last few months off. And while they’re not sipping piña coladas by the pool, some animals may be getting more care and attention from their owners as a result. Others, meanwhile, could be in more precarious positions — especially as the time spent between productions can oftentimes be the most dangerous for animal actors due to unsafe living conditions, unskilled trainers and lack of oversight.

The strike “won’t ever affect the horses as far as them being taken care of,” said stunt and livestock coordinator Tad Griffith of a Tad Western Production Company in Agua Dulce. He keeps all the animals he works with for life and considers them part of the family.

San Francisco, May 13 (Ians) US-based video game development studio Deviation Games, which is working on a new Aaa PlayStation exclusive title, has reportedly been hit by layoffs. According to VideoGamesChronicle, citing sources, about 90 members of staff may have been affected due to layoffs.

A number of employees have taken to social media to announce that they have been laid off and are currently seeking new employment opportunities.

“A bunch of my colleagues and friends were laid off from Deviation Games today. If any recruiters have open positions please consider hiring some of these wickedly talented folks!,” said Principal Technical Artist at Deviation Games Christopher Berry in a LinkedIn post.

Former Associate Producer at Deviation Games Jared B on LinkedIn wrote, “Unfortunately I was affected by the layoffs today at Deviation Games. I am looking for roles in Production immediately.”

Jason Blundell, one of Deviation Games’ co-founders, left the studio in September of last year,...

On The Purge, murder is still murder, even when it's for a good cause.

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This review of The Purge contains spoilers.

The Purge Season 1 Episode 5

The New Founding Fathers, at least those high up enough in the organization, have granted themselves immunity from The Purge. I would assume that this doesn't cover the Stanton family, given their relatively small time status in the grand scheme of things, but I wonder. Purge night has a surprising amount of rules for a night that has no rules. What happens to those that break them? If you're an anti-nffa organization, like the roadblock set up in earlier episodes to keep Nffa tourists out of a poor neighborhood or an armed group of revolutionaries like the ones that smash their way into the Stanton compound in the very exciting finale of “Rise Up,” who exactly is going to stop you from doing whatever...

Ron Hogan Sep 26, 2018

The Purge handles sexual violence in a surprisingly smart manner.

This The Purge review contains spoilers.

The Purge Episode 4

One of the smartest things that The Purge has done is avoid the specter of sexual violence on Purge night. It's people out for blood, not people out to rape or maim. The Purge isn't necessarily a classy film series, but that's a nice touch to keep it out of the muck of exploitation movies and into something a little more palatable for modern sensibilities. Rape as a movie trope was much more prevalent, and acceptable, in the grimy grindhouses of the '70s, not the clean multiplexes of the 2010s.

The Purge television show, four episodes in, decides to not ignore that. Instead, they lean into it, creating an all-female defense squad who rides around in an Rv on Purge night to protect women from would-be rapists and murderers.

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A new trailer has arrived for action-thriller Kidnap, which is released in cinemas later this summer, and you can view it in the player below!

Academy Award Winner Halle Berry (Monster’s Ball, X-Men: Days of Future Past) stars in this thrilling chase film as a single mother who, after her young son disappears, she takes it upon herself to chase down those who have taken him by any means necessary. The film is directed by Luis Prieto (Pusher) and co-stars Dana Gourrier (The Hateful Eight) and Christopher Berry (Spider-Man: Homecoming).

Here’s the film’s official synopsis:

A typical afternoon in the park turns into a nightmare for single mom Karla Dyson (Academy Award winner Halle Berry) when her son suddenly disappears. Without a cell phone and knowing she has no time to wait for police help, Karla jumps in her own car and sets off in pursuit of the kidnappers.

"As long as my son is in that car, I will not stop! Wherever you go, I will be right behind you!" Another new trailer has debuted for the kidnapping action thriller titled Kidnap. The film stars Halle Berry as a passionate mother who stops at nothing to recover her kidnapped son. This movie was originally supposed to open last December, but got pushed back with the Relativity fiasco. Now it's finally opening in August of this year for those still curious. This new trailer is a rehash of the first trailer with most of the same footage, but different edits. Also starring Sage Correa, Lew Temple, Dana Gourrier, Christopher Berry, and Chris McGinn. I like the intensity of these trailers, it's a good sell, I just hope the movie is worth the wait. Here's the second official trailer for Luis Prieto's Kidnap, direct from Aviron's YouTube: "Let me...

Writer/Director Gary Ross constructs a historical-film miracle: a meaningful tale about the Civil War that doesn't bog down in details. Rebel deserter Matthew McConaughey leads a wartime insurrection against both the South and the North. It's hard to believe that it really happened. Free State of Jones Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Universal Studios Home Entertainment 2016 / Color / 1:85 widescreen / 140 min. / Street Date September 20, 2016 / 19.99 Starring Matthew McConaughey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Mahershala Ali, Keri Russell, Christopher Berry, Sean Bridgers, Jacob Lofland, Thomas Francis Murphy, Bill Tangradi, Brian Lee Franklin. Cinematography Benoit Delhomme Film Editor Pamela Martin, Juliette Welfing Original Music Nicholas Britell Written by Gary Ross story by Leonard Hartman Produced by Jon Kilik, Gary Ross, Scott Stuber Directed by Gary Ross

Reviewed by Glenn Erickson

This is one very good movie about an unusual subject, with committed performances, a handsome production and a screenplay fashioned with intelligence and good judgment. So why are...

"I have to defend him without knowing all the facts." Lionsgate has revealed the trailer for a film titled The Whole Truth, a legal thriller starring Keanu Reeves as a defense attorney in a murder case. His job is to build a defense to keep his friend's son out of jail, even though it seems his conviction for murder is pretty clear. The film also stars Renée Zellweger, Gabriel Basso, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Jim Belushi, Sean Bridgers and Christopher Berry. Maybe I'm just a sucker for anything Keanu Reeves stars in, but this actually looks damn good, with some intriguing questions being asked about how the law works and whether or not someone is trying to cover up the truth. I'm curious. This definitely looks like it'll be worth watching. Here's the first official trailer (+ poster) for Courtney Hunt's The Whole Truth, direct from YouTube: Defense attorney Richard Ramsay (Keanu Reeves...

"You took the wrong kid!" Holy crap! Relativity Studios has debuted a wild trailer for the kidnapper thriller titled – yes, this straightforward – Kidnap. The film stars Halle Berry as a passionate mother who stops at nothing to recover her kidnapped son. This is an odd trailer because it spends so much time setting up the first act of the film, then flashes a few glimpses of what happens later, but relies mostly on the fear and intense emotions of having a child taken. Will it be any good? Hard to tell. Also starring Sage Correa, Lew Temple, Dana Gourrier, Christopher Berry and Chris McGinn. I'm not sure about this - take a look. Here's the first official trailer for Luis Prieto's Kidnap, direct from Relativity's YouTube: "Let me tell you something - as long as my son is in that car, I will not stop! Wherever you go -...

It’s been interesting watching Matthew McConaughey make project decisions after winning his Academy Award. He has gone big with epics like Interstellar and gone small with the still unreleased Sea of Trees, but this week he’s trying something new. Basically, he’s attempting to bring back the Civil War film with Free State of Jones. This type of movie is rarely done right and usually is super dry, so it’s a tall order, but starring one of our most exciting actors right now, there’s a chance, right? Well, this turns out to be a total bore, plodding and sometimes strangely tone deaf to the racial dynamics on display. The saving grace is McConaughey though, even if you can’t quite see what he saw in this material. There’s moments of entertainment and righteous indignation, but too often it’s just a poorly thought out history lesson.

Stx Entertainment has unveiled a new trailer for the Gary Ross-directed civil war drama "Free State of Jones". Matthew McConaughey leads the cast of this true story of a defiant Southern farmer named Newt Knight, who defected from the Confederacy and led an armed rebellion against the Southern soldiers.

Together with small farmers and local slaves, they fought to secede Jones County, Mississippi from the Confederacy. Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Mahershala Ali, Christopher Berry, and Keri Russell also star in the film which opens across the country on June 24th.

When filming a show on location, surprises are bound to happen. A plane flies overhead, an unexpected rain shower…a car coming around the bend at an inopportune moment. It’s that last one that fans of The Walking Dead are trying to figure out in the wake of the mid-season premiere. If the vehicle cresting the hill was an accident, everything is okay. If it was a well-hidden clue, Daryl (Norman Reedus) might be in big trouble. Warning: Spoilers And Speculation For Upcoming Episodes Of The Walking Dead Beyond This Point. First noticed by Uproxx, when Daryl finally used Chekov’s grenade launcher in the mid-season premiere, there may have been witnesses. While the lead Savior (Christopher Berry) terrorized Sasha (Sonequa Martin-Green) and Abraham (Michael Cudlitz), a car was barely visible in the background. Check it out. Car in the background... Neegan? #TheWakingDead #TheWalkingDeadMidSeasonPremiere #Twd pic.twitter.com/znSIZ...

Matthew McConaughey and Gugu Mbatha-Raw star in the first trailer for Gary Ross’s Free State Of Jones. Check it out as well as the first poster and photos from Stx Entertainment’s upcoming epic action-drama.

Written and directed by four-time Oscar nominee Gary Ross (The Hunger Games, Seabiscuit, Pleasantville), and starring Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey, Free State Of Jones is set during the Civil War, and tells the story of defiant Southern farmer, Newt Knight, and his extraordinary armed rebellion against the Confederacy.

Banding together with other small farmers and local slaves, Knight launched an uprising that led Jones County, Mississippi to secede from the Confederacy, creating a Free State of Jones.

Knight continued his struggle into Reconstruction, distinguishing him as a compelling, if controversial, figure of defiance long beyond the War.

Written by Gary Ross, Mahershala Ali and Keri Russell also star.

Free State Of Jones opens in...

Stars: Sarah Paulson, Nicolas Cage, Connie Nielsen, Christopher Berry, Peter Fonda, Wendell Pierce, Fredric Lehne, Bryan Batt, Dana Gourrier, Kerry Cahill, Wanetah Walmsley, Ciera Payton | Written and Directed by Austin Stark

Nicolas Cage! *The Internet cheers*. Alright, now we have that over and done with, let’s get down to the review…

In the aftermath of the Bp oil spill, an idealistic but imperfect New Orleans politician (Nicolas Cage) finds his plans of restoration unravelling as his own life becomes contaminated with corruption, scandal and deceit.

I am going to leap right into the meat of it here and say that The Runner is not a happy film. If you’re one of those people who like a happy ending and for everything to be wrapped up at least a little bit by the end, you definitely shouldn’t go for this film. It has quite a dark and depressing finish.

The Runner Trailer. Austin Stark‘s The Runner (2015) movie trailer stars Nicolas Cage, Connie Nielsen, Sarah Paulson, Peter Fonda, and Wendell Pierce. The Runner‘s plot synopsis: “‘The Runner’ follows an idealistic but flawed politician (Cage), who, in the aftermath of the 2010 British Petroleum oil spill, is forced to confront his dysfunctional life after his career is destroyed in a sex scandal.”

The runner looks like Nicolas Cage returning to form is a good drama. Over the last three years, he has made many films of dubious quality. This film looks and feels looks to be the complete opposite of those films.

The Runner also stars Bryan Batt, Wanetah Walmsley, Fredric Lehne, Ciera Payton, Divine Prince Ty Emmecca, Christopher Berry, Kerry Cahill, James Moses Black, and Gus Rhodes.

Watch The Runner movie trailer (via Indiewire) and leave your thoughts on it below in the comments section. For more The Runner photos,...

Get Hard Red Band Trailer 2. Etan Cohen‘s Get Hard (2015) red band movie trailer 2 stars Dan Bakkedahl, Eli Jane, Christopher Berry, Jay Pharoah, and Patrick Kearns. Get Hard‘s plot synopsis: “When millionaire hedge fund manager James King (Will Ferrell) is nailed for fraud and bound for a stretch [...]

Continue reading: Get Hard (2015) Red Band Movie Trailer 2: Will Ferrell isn’t Happy about Jail...

Recently, ABC released the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Resurrection" episode 9 of season 2. The episode is entitled, "Aftermath," and it turns out that we're going to see Maggie and Bellamy seek out an unexpected source to give them some help. Rachel's baby will turn up missing, and more! In the new, 9th episode press release: Arcadians are going to mourn the loss of one of their own, and Bellamy and Maggie will turn to an unexpected source for help. Press release number 2: Arcadians will mourn the loss of a beloved member of the community. The stem cells from Rachael’s baby do provide the cure for the virus, but when Rachael suddenly goes missing, Bellamy and Maggie are going to turn to an unexpected source for help. Henry will learn the truth about Margaret and his family’s role in the factory fire. Guest stars feature: Michelle Fairley as Margaret Langston,...

Recently, ABC finally released the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Resurrection" episode 8 of season 2. The episode is entitled, "Forsaken," and it sounds like things will get very intense and dramatic as Maggie gets close to finding a cure, but gets stopped by kidnapping and hate acts, and more! In the new, 8th episode press release: "Fear and anti-Returned rhetoric is going to rise as the virus spreads. Bellamy and Sheriff Fred will make every effort to track down the True Living members before they can do any more harm, and Maggie will get closer to finding a cure, but then a kidnapping and a hate crime, will bring her progress to a halt. Guest stars features: Cullen Moss as Joey, Christopher Berry as Deputy Carl, Michelle Fairley as Margaret Langston, Kathleen Munroe as Rachael Braidwood, Kyle Secor as Brian Addison and David Reynolds as Earl. Episode 8 is set to air on Sunday night,...

Recently, ABC released the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Resurrection" episode 7 of season 2. The episode is entitled, "Miracles," and it sounds like things will get very dramatic and intense again as one of the living comes down with the virus that's only been plaguing the returned. Also, Rachel refuses to get treated over baby concerns, and more! In the new, 7th episode press release: "Rachel will refuse treatment for the virus, fearing for her unborn child. The anti-Returned hate group ,True Living, are going to grow in numbers, including Deputy Carl. Elaine's brother ,Ray, is going to contract the virus, despite the fact that he's living and not Returned. Brian Addison will show more than a passing interest in Margaret." Guest stars feature: Michelle Fairley as Margaret Langston, Donna Murphy as Elegant Woman, Kathleen Munroe as Rachael Braidwood, Lori Beth Sikes as Janin Hale, Travis Young as Ray Richards,...

Recently, ABC released the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Resurrection" episode 3 of season 2. The episode is entitled, "Multiple," and it sounds like things will get quite intriguing as new intel about the returned might get exposed by the discovery of some old remains, and more. In the new, 3rd episode press release: Some old remains could shed some new light on the returned. Press release number 2: Sensing a need in the community, Tom will create a new parish specifically for the returned and Bellamy is going to decide to confide in him that he is also one of them. In the meantime, old human bones are going to mysteriously turn up in the river and with them, implications for the Langston family that Margaret is determined to keep hidden. Guest stars will feature: Michelle Fairley as Margaret Langston, April Billingsley as Barbara, Nick Craven as Young Fred Langston,...

Recently, ABC served up the new, official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Resurrection" episode 2 of season 2. The episode is entitled, "Echoes," and it sounds like things will get very intriguing and dramatic, once again, as Bellamy has issues after learning he's now one of the returned dead people, and more! In the new, 2nd episode press release: "Bellamy and Sheriff Fred will fear that Caleb may have returned to Arcadia when they hear reports that someone is living in his old hunting shack. At the same time, Bellamy is going to struggle with the knowledge that he is one of the returned and has difficulty following the orders of his mysterious boss. In the meantime, Janine is going to try to save her marriage to Pastor Tom by moving back home, and Margaret Langston will be none too happy to learn what has become of the family business." Guest stars...

It used to be that summer TV shows were poor replacements for those that aired during the regular season, but thankfully those days are over. One of the best of this year's warm weather crop is "Salem." Already on board with us? Then check out a new clip from Episode 1.08, "Departures."

Wgn America's "Salem" explores what really fueled the town's infamous witch trials and dares to uncover the dark, supernatural truth behind them.

Related Story: Visit our "Salem" Archive

The series stars Janet Montgomery as the ruthless but vulnerable Mary Sibley, Salem’s most powerful enchantress; Shane West as handsome, hardened war veteran John Alden – and Mary’s onetime love interest; Seth Gabel as local aristocrat Cotton Mather, who fans the flames of Salem’s witch hunt; Ashley Madekwe as Mary’s mysterious, carnal accomplice, Tituba; Xander Berkeley as chief politician Magistrate Hale; Tamzin Merchant as the forthright Anne Hale,...

The arrival of Cotton's father is sure to rock the town of "Salem," and these new stills and first clip from Episode 1.08, "Departures," give us a taste of just how much. Check them out, and let us know what you think about the show - we're Loving it!

"Salem" explores what really fueled the town's infamous witch trials and dares to uncover the dark, supernatural truth behind them.

Related Story: Visit our "Salem" Archive

The series stars Janet Montgomery as the ruthless but vulnerable Mary Sibley, Salem’s most powerful enchantress; Shane West as handsome, hardened war veteran John Alden – and Mary’s onetime love interest; Seth Gabel as local aristocrat Cotton Mather, who fans the flames of Salem’s witch hunt; Ashley Madekwe as Mary’s mysterious, carnal accomplice, Tituba; Xander Berkeley as chief politician Magistrate Hale; Tamzin Merchant as the forthright Anne Hale, an artist with a perilous...

In case the three clips and photos we showed you earlier today weren't enough, another sneak peek has arrived from "Salem" Episode 1.04, entitled "Survivors," which reminds us heathens that a blessing can often be a curse in disguise!

"Salem," recently renewed by Wgn America for a second season, explores what really fueled the town's infamous witch trials and dares to uncover the dark, supernatural truth behind them.

Related Story: Visit our "Salem" Archive

The series stars Janet Montgomery as the ruthless but vulnerable Mary Sibley, Salem’s most powerful enchantress; Shane West as handsome, hardened war veteran John Alden – and Mary’s onetime love interest; Seth Gabel as local aristocrat Cotton Mather, who fans the flames of Salem’s witch hunt; Ashley Madekwe as Mary’s mysterious, carnal accomplice, Tituba; Xander Berkeley as chief politician Magistrate Hale; Tamzin Merchant as the forthright Anne Hale, an artist with a perilous attraction...

Recently, ABC dished out the new,official,synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Resurrection" season finale episode 8 of season 1. The episode is entitled, "Tom Apart," and it sounds like things will get pretty damn intense and interesting as unnatural forces start to overcome little Arcadia, and more! In the new,8th finale episode press release: Arcadia is going to get overcome by both physical and unnatural forces. Press release number 2: The town of Arcadia will be in a state of chaos when the return of the deceased reaches a critical mass. Bellamy is going to have no other choice than to ask for outside aid which will backfire when Sheriff Fred steps in with his own agenda, triggering a siege on the town that no one saw coming. Guest stars will feature: James Tupper as Dr. Eric Ward, Kathleen Munroe as Rachael Braidwood, Veronica Cartwright as Helen Edgerton, Kevin Sizemore as Gary Humphrey,...

Recently, ABC released the new,official,synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Resurrection" episode 6 of season 1. The episode is entitled, "Home," and it sounds like things will get very interesting as Maggie stirs up drama by seeking outside help for the dead people mysteries that are taking place, and more. In the new,6th episode press release: Maggie is going to turn to a man from her past for help ,and tensions will build in Arcadia over the returned. Press release number 2: Maggie will turn to a man from her past, Dr. Eric Ward (guest star James Tupper), now working for the Nih, for answers to Arcadia’s mystery. She is going to insist Ward is there as a friend, but Bellamy will be suspicious of any outsiders. Rachael’s (guest star Kathleen Munroe) secret will fall into the wrong hands. In the wake of recent events, Pastor Tom and...

True Detective, Season 1, Episode 5: “The Secret Fate of All Life”

Written by Nic Pizzolatto

Directed by Cary Fukunaga

Airs Sundays at 9pm Et on HBO

The climax of episode 4 of True Detective, titled “Who Goes There’” is a feat of technical mastery that would sit proudly along side the work of a master director like Alfonso Cauron. Cary Fukunaga and his Dop Adam Arkapaw have clearly forged an excellent partnership. The big showpiece sequence - a single long tracking shot — which lasts a shade under six minutes – is a masterclass of filmmaking. The ways Fukunaga places, moves, and times his cast and camera to be at the right place at a precise time is brilliant, and a feat accomplished without the aid of post production magic. Every episode of True Detective has so far exceeded its predecessor in terms of quality, and as we pass the half-way mark, we...

Now you will see them too! When exatcly – I have no idea, the only thing I know is that Matthew Arnold‘s upcoming horror movie (or maybe the right word is psychological thriller?) Shadow People is still without an official release date, but what the hell – I think this one definitely deserves our attention! So, today I’m here to share the new poster for the whole thing, hope you’ll like it. After all, there’s a promise – coming soon!

In case you’re not so familiar with this project, I will first inform you that the movie was originally titled The Door, and is inspired by true events concerning a radio talkshow host who’s drawn to exploring paranormal activity by a caller and an unexplained death.

Dallas Roberts plays a small town radio personality Charlie Crowe who gets thrust into the mystery when a strange caller relates...

The Movie Network Channel has announced the finalists for its Movie Extra Webfest 2.0 competition.

The competition called for entrants to produce a 60 second trailer for a web series idea and post it on to the Movie Extra’s Facebook page.

The winner will receive $100,000 budget to produce a seven part series to premiere on Movie Extra’s Youtube site.

Last year’s winner was Henry and Aaron’s seven steps to Superstardom

With 15 finalists announced, the winner will be selected by a panel of judges including Marc Fennell (Triple J film critic and Hungry Beast presenter, Bradley Eldridge (creative director, Soap Creative), Mike Cowap (Screen Australia), Emma Moroney (supervising producer Mnc) and Christopher Berry (Movie Extra Webfest executive producer).

Over 80 entries were received.

The finalists are:

Irresponsible Service of Alcohol

Rob Innes

South Melbourne, Vic

Idiot Cops

Kacey Baker

Caringbah, Nsw

Orpheus

Alex Alexander

Surry Hills, Nsw

Betty and Frank...

Henry Inglis and Aaron McCann have won the Movie Extra Webfest competition with their online series Henry & Aaron’s Perfectly Adequate Webisode Series.

The West Australian duo will receive a $50,000 productin budget to make seven webisodes, which will premiere on the Movie Network website and screen on Movie Extra at a later date.

Their project follows a mismatched pair of best friends who host a daily podcast. Henry is an aloof, liberal-minded slob who uses their podcasts as a soap box for his scattered left-wing activism, while Aaron is a hot tempered, obnoxious Irishman who doesn’t know when to shut up. An ex-radio producer discovers their podcasts and is determined to turn the boys into global internet superstars, whether they like it or not.

The Movie Extra Webfest winning entries were chosen from over 100 60-second trailer submissions to the competition’s Facebook page, which attracted 14,843 fans and received more...