In I, Daniel Blake, Daniel Blake (Dave Johns) is an out of work carpenter with a heart condition who, due to various ... More

I, Daniel Blake

Film by Ken Loach

I, Daniel Blake

Film by Ken Loach

In I, Daniel Blake, Daniel Blake (Dave Johns) is an out of work carpenter with a heart condition who, due to various bureaucratic obstacles, struggles to collect welfare. While at the welfare office, Blake bonds with single mother Katie (Hayley Squires) over their similar financial straits, sparking a friendship with her and her children. I, Daniel Blake is yet another stirring social critique from director Ken Loach, exposing the sincere difficulties that millions have when jumping through the hoops of a system that seems designed not to work. The film has received three Cannes Film Festival Awards, including the Palme D’or and nominations for four BAFTAs. (Sundance Selects)

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Writer/Director Jim Jarmusch, known for Stranger Than Paradise (1984) & Broken Flowers (2005), among many others, brings us Paterson. Adam Driver is a New Jersey ... More

Paterson

Film by Jim Jarmusch

Paterson

Film by Jim Jarmusch

Writer/Director Jim Jarmusch, known for Stranger Than Paradise (1984) Broken Flowers (2005), among many others, brings us Paterson. Adam Driver is a New Jersey bus driver who adheres to the same simple routine: he drives his daily route, observing the city as it drifts across his windshield and overhearing fragments of conversation swirling around him; he writes poetry into a notebook; he walks his dog; he stops in a bar and drinks exactly one beer. He goes home to his wife, Laura (Golshifteh Farahani). By contrast, Laura’s world is ever changing. New dreams come to her almost daily, each a different and inspired project. Paterson loves Laura and she loves him. He supports her newfound ambitions; she champions his secret gift for poetry. Paterson was an official selection at various film festivals, including Cannes & TIFF, and was also nominated for Best Feature Film, Best Actor, & Best Director at the Gotham Awards in September. (Amazon Studios/Bleecker Street Films)

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Chilean director Pablo Larrain, currently known for directing the critically acclaimed Jackie, brings us the story of Nobel Prize-winnig poet Pablo Neruda. While ... More

Neruda

Film by Pablo Larraín

Neruda

Film by Pablo Larraín

Chilean director Pablo Larrain, currently known for directing the critically acclaimed Jackie, brings us the story of Nobel Prize-winnig poet Pablo Neruda. While not a biopic, it’s described as “Nerudian” by Larrain, as it explores the point in time where Neruda was forced into exile in the 1940s for joining the Communist Party. The film stars Luis Gnecco as the titular character, Gael Garcia Bernal as obsessive detective Oscar, and Mercedes Moran as Neruda’s painter wife Delia. The film has been making the festival rounds, earning great reviews and also currently holds a 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. (The Orchard)

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Written and directed by Academy Award nominee Damien Chazelle, La La Land tells the story of Mia (Emma Stone), an aspiring actress, ... More

La La Land

Film by Damien Chazelle

La La Land

Film by Damien Chazelle

Written and directed by Academy Award nominee Damien Chazelle, La La Land tells the story of Mia (Emma Stone), an aspiring actress, and Sebastian (Ryan Gosling), a dedicated jazz musician, who are struggling to make ends meet in a city known for crushing hopes and breaking hearts. Set in modern day Los Angeles, this original musical about everyday life explores the joy and pain of pursuing your dreams. As winner of 8 Critics Choice Awards, including Best Picture & Best Director – La La Land  has entered awards season with a bang, with more nominations rolling in. (Lionsgate)

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Bleached is releasing a set of acoustic covers by Jennifer Clavin in support of Planned Parenthood. The covers — The Ramones’ “Bonzo ... More

Acoustic covers by Jennifer

Special release by Bleached

Acoustic covers by Jennifer

Special release by Bleached

Bleached is releasing a set of acoustic covers by Jennifer Clavin in support of Planned Parenthood. The covers — The Ramones’ “Bonzo Goes To Bitburg” and Barry McGuire’s “Eve of Destruction” – are available to stream below and for purchase at Bandcamp. Additionally, Bleached have collaborated with their favorite illustrator, Puppyteeth, on limited edition socks. 100% of proceeds from the singles and socks purchases will be donated to Planned Parenthood.

“After the election, I went to the desert with an overwhelming feeling of hopelessness, sadness, and anger. I decided to record covers of 2 songs that perfectly capture my feelings regarding our political state. ‘Eve of Destruction’ was written in 1965, and 50 years later could not be more relevant. It’s a warning of the fascist, racist, violent and unjust world we were living in then, and are living in now. ‘Bonzo Goes To Bitburg’ shares the embarrassed, offended, and disgusted feeling a lot of us have every time we see Trump on our television. We are living in a time where we can anticipate federal funding to public health resources terminated. I have been using Planned Parenthood’s services for 10 years. And hope to continue to. It is on us to ensure their services continue through public funding and donation. All the proceeds of this digital 7” will go towards Planned Parenthood, for a future of accessible pap smears, breast and cervical cancer screening, pregnancy testing, pregnancy option counseling, STD screening, colposcopies, birth control, sex education, LGBT services, and other necessary health services. FUCK TRUMP. FUCK PENCE. LONG LIVE RUTH BADER GINSBERG.” — Jennifer Clavin

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From writer/director Tom Ford comes a haunting romantic thriller of shocking intimacy and gripping tension that explores the thin lines between love ... More

Nocturnal Animals

Film by Tom Ford

Nocturnal Animals

Film by Tom Ford

From writer/director Tom Ford comes a haunting romantic thriller of shocking intimacy and gripping tension that explores the thin lines between love and cruelty, revenge and redemption. Academy Award nominees Amy Adams and Jake Gyllenhaal star as a divorced couple discovering dark truths about each other and themselves in Nocturnal Animals. Ford’s first film since his period piece A Single Man in 2009, Nocturnal Animals premiered at the Venice Film Festival and won the Grand Jury Prize. The film also includes a an all-star supporting cast, with Michael Shannon, Isla Fisher, Armie Hammer, Laura Linney, and Michael Sheen. (Focus Features)

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Tribeca Film Festival Best Actor winner Dominic Rains stars in Burn Country as Afghan war journalist Osman. When he settles in a ... More

Burn Country

Film by Ian Olds

Burn Country

Film by Ian Olds

As a former “fixer” for journalists in Afghanistan, Osman (Dominic Rains) finds asylum in a small California town. Promised a job as a crime reporter for the local paper, and a home with his best friend’s mother, the town sheriff (Melissa Leo), Osman is ready to settle in. But, when the job falls through, Osman finds himself restless and looking for action.

His attempts to get to know the area lead him to develop friendships with an elusive local actress, Sandra (Rachel Brosnahan), and a charming local troublemaker named Lindsay (James Franco). But, when a dead body turns up and Lindsay goes missing, Osman must face the possible evil lurking just beneath the surface and the depths of his new home’s darkness.

In Theaters and On Demand December 9

Tribeca Film Festival Best Actor winner Dominic Rains stars in Burn Country as Afghan war journalist Osman. When he settles in a small Northern California town, he experiences the strange and violent backwoods culture, while covering local crime. The crime drama, written and directed by Ian Olds, also stars Oscar Winner Melissa Leo as a local cop and Oscar Nominee James Franco as a sketchy local who may have had a murder motive. Iranian-American actor Rains delivers an outstanding performance, described as “deeply emotional and empathetic…”, by the Tribeca Film Festival jurors. (Samuel Goldwyn Films)

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Hamburg Demonstrations is Pete Doherty’s first solo album since 2009’s Grace/Wastelands. Recorded in Hamburg with producer Johann Scheerer, these songs find him ... More

Hamburg Demonstrations

Album by Peter Doherty

Hamburg Demonstrations

Album by Peter Doherty

Hamburg Demonstrations is Pete Doherty’s first solo album since 2009’s Grace/Wastelands. Recorded in Hamburg with producer Johann Scheerer, these songs find him exploring familiar themes yet a wholly unfamiliar clarity of purpose and sound. These are some of the prettiest, best-realized songs of Doherty’s career.

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Jackie follows widowed First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (Natalie Portman) as she navigates her life, religion, and family after the assassination of President ... More

Jackie

Film by Pablo Larraín

Jackie

Film by Pablo Larraín

Jackie follows widowed First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (Natalie Portman) as she navigates her life, religion, and family after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, while also receiving public and private scrutiny. Portman’s performance as the titular character, described as “eerily accurate” by Vanity Fair, is receiving Oscar buzz after a successful film festival tour across the board. Chilean director Pablo Larrain won the Toronto Platform Prize at the Toronto International Film Festival and screenwriter Noah Oppenheim received the Best Screenplay Award at the Venice Film Festival. The film is rounded out by exceptional supporting performances in the film including Greta Gerwig as Jackie’s aide, Nancy Tuckerman, Peter Sarsgaard as brother-in-law Bobby Kennedy, and John Carroll Lynch as Lyndon B. Johnson. (Fox Searchlight Pictures)

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