Homage to Action Films: Thrills, Threats, Theatrics

Duggar's Dark Secrets: From Fame to Infamy

Genre: Documentary Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 4 x 45m episodes Director(s): Julia Willoughby Nason, Olivia Crist Where To Watch: coming to Prime Video On June 2, 2023

Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret Digital 6/7, on Demand 6/27, Blu-Ray and DVD 7/11 From Lionsgate

On Digital June 6, On Demand June 27, and on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD   July 11 from Lionsgate® 

Billionaire's High-Speed Gamble on Cinema's Fast Lane

Genre: Action Year Released: 2007, 2023 MVD Marquee Blu-ray Runtime: 1h 35m Director(s): Andy Cheng Writer(s): Robert Foreman, Daniel Sadek Cast: Nathan Phillips, Nadia Bjorlin, Eddie Griffin, Angus Macfadyen, Tim Matheson, Jesse Johnson, Barbara Niven, Denyce Lawton, Neill Skylar Where To Watch: Available to purchase May 30, 2023, up for pre-order now www.mvdshop.com or www.amazon.com

From Halloween Killer to Beloved Kid's Film Director

Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi Year Released: 1984, 2023 Arrow Video 4k release Runtime: 1h 41m Director(s): Nick Castle Writer(s): Jonathan R. Betuel Cast: Lance Guest, Robert Preston, Kay E. Kuter, Catherine Mary Stewart, Dan O'Herlihy, Barbara Bosson, Dan Mason, Norman Snow, Chris Hebert, John O'Leary, Vernon Washington, Peter Nelson, Scott Dunlop Where To Watch: Available May 30, 2023; pre-order now from www.mvdshop.com or www.arrowvideo.com

Peckinpah Transforms Farm Life Into Riveting Tale

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Musical Year Released: 1966, 2023 Liberation Hall DVD Runtime: 51m Director(s): Sam Peckinpah Writer(s): Katherine Anne Porter, Sam Peckinpah Cast: Jason Robards, Olivia de Havilland, Theodore Bikel, Per Oscarsson, Robert Emhardt Where To Watch: Available May 30, 2023, for pre-order now at www.mvdshop.com or www.amazon.com

A Mix of Empathy, Struggle, and Confrontation

Genre: Adventure, Action, Fantasy Year Released: 1994, 2023 Blu-ray from Eureka! Runtime: 1h 44m Director(s): Ringo Lam Writer(s): Yin Nam, Wan Choi Wong Cast: Willie Chi, John Ching, Yamson Domingo, Chun Lam, Carman Lee, Kuei Li, Quan Lin, Kam-Kong Wong, Xiqian Wu, Kam-Fai Yuen Language: Cantonese with English subtitles Where To Watch: now available at www.eurekavideo.co.uk

Unveiling Africa's Invisible Scars of French Rule

Genre: Documentary Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 42m Director(s): Katy Ndiaye Where To Watch: TBA

Embodying Empathy and Social Justice

Genre: Biography, Drama, History Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 2h 18m Director(s): Frédéric Tellier Writer(s): Frédéric Tellier, Olivier Gorce Cast: Benjamin Lavernhe, Emmanuelle Bercot, Michel Vuillermoz, Antoine Laurent, Alain Sachs, Leïla Muse, Malik Amraoui, Chloé Stefani Where To Watch: premiering May 26 at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival (French release: November 15, 2023)

Satire's Stab at Technology's Dark Side

Genre: Thriller, Horror, Satire  Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 24m Director(s): Jacob Michael King Writer(s): Jacob Michael King Cast: Betsey Brown, Al Warren, James Healy Jr., Aaron Pruner, Jais Sardo, Jacob Michael King Where To Watch: available now on VOD

Turmoil and Twists Unleashed in Outback Noir

Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 33m Director(s): Alexander Whitrow Writer(s): Alexander Whitrow Cast: Alexander Whitrow, Robert Bell, Sarah Milde, Edward Boyd, Erik Strauts Where To Watch: On UK digital May 29, 2023, from Reel 2 Reel Films

Deciphering the Enigma of Vermeer's Legacy

Genre: Documentary Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 18m Director(s): Suzanne Raes Language: Dutch and English with English subtitles Where To Watch: Close to Vermeer opens May 26, 2023, at the Quad Cinema in NY, with national expansion to follow

Horror Meets Heritage in Asian Horror

Genre: Horror, Thriller Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 33m Director(s): Surapong Ploensang Writer(s): Eakasit Thairaat, Onusa Donsawai, Pun Homchuen, Surapong Ploensang Cast: Nichkhun Horvejkul, Chayanit Chnsangavei, Nina Nutthacha Jessica Padova, Byron Bishop, Dream-Passalak Supasiripaisarn, Pu-Sahajak Boonthanakit, Jim-Kunkanit Khumkrong Language: Thai with English subtitles Where To Watch: premiering via VOD& DVD on May 26, 2023

Mother's Fight Against Bureaucracy

Genre: Drama Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 51m Director(s): Delphine Deloget Writer(s): Delphine Deloget Cast: Virginie Efira, Félix Lefebvre, Arieh Worthalter, Mathieu Demy, India Hair Language: French with English subtitles Where To Watch: premiering May 25 at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival

Virtual Gloss Meets Real-World Grit

Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 32m Director(s): Kurtis David Harder Writer(s): Kurtis David Harder, Tesh Guttikonda Cast: Cassandra Naud, Emily Tennant, Rory J Saper, Sara Canning Where To Watch: streaming on Shudder May 26, 2023

A Journey Through Chaos and Corruption

Genre: Drama Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 2h 14m Director(s): Teodora Ana Mihai Writer(s): Habacuc Antonio De Rosario, Teodora Mihai Cast: Arcelia Ramírez, Alvaro Guerrero, Ayelen Muzo, Jorge A. Jiminez Language: Spanish with English subtitles Where To Watch: available for purchase here www.kinolorber.com

A Tale of Artistic Revolution

Genre: Documentary Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 30m Director(s): Sarah Vos Where To Watch: Opening May 26 in NYC at Film Forum, and June 9, 2023 at Laemmle Theatres  

Resilience Redefined: Badass Female Vigilante

Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller, Horror Year Released: 2020 / 2023 Runtime: 1h 33m / 1h 23m Director(s): Jonathan Milott, Cary Murnion / Matt Angel, Suzanne Coote Writer(s): Ruckus Skye, Lane Skye, Nick Morris / Matt Angel (written by,) Suzanne Coote Cast: Lulu Wilson, Kevin James, Joel McHale, Robert Maillet, Amanda Brugel / Lulu Wilson, Seann William Scott, Denise Burse, Jull Larson, Michael Sirow Where To Watch: BECKY is available to stream, rent, and buy on various platforms. THE WRATH OF BECKY will be available exclusively in theaters on May 26, 2023

Touching Portrayal of Duty Amid Decay

Genre: Drama Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 59m Director(s): João Miller Guerra, Filipa Reis Writer(s): José Filipe Costa, João Miller Guerra, Sara Morais, Filipa Reis, Letícia Simões Cast: Carla Maciel, Fátima Soares, Vitória Nogueira da Silva, Sara Machado, Paulo Calatré, Manuel Mozos Language: French with English subtitles Where To Watch: premiering May 23 at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival

Defying Comedy Clichés

Genre: Comedy Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 10 x 30m episodes Showrunner(s) / Director(s): Nicholas Stoller, Francesca Delbanco Cast: Rose Byrne, Seth Rogen, Luke Macfarlane, Tre Hale, Carla Gallo, Andrew Lopez Where To Watch: Available now on Apple TV+

Matter Out of Place on DVD and Digital: June 27

SIX FILMS BY NIKOLAUS GEYRHALTER An Icarus Films & KimStim co-release 6 Film, 7-Disc special edition box set. Includes OUR DAILY BREAD, HOMO SAPIENS, OVER THE YEARS, ABENDLAND, ELSEWHERE, & PRIPYAT. "Geyrhalter’s work is prime for discovery or rediscovery, and a new box set from Icarus Films provides the perfect opportunity to dive into it. These films are more vital than ever, both politically and aesthetically." —Hyperallergic 

African Mysticism Unleashed in Masterful Ensemble Piece

Genre: Drama Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 30m Director(s): Baloji Writer(s): Baloji, Thomas van Zuylen Cast: Marc Zinga, Lucie Debay, Eliane Umuhire, Yves-Marina Gnahoua, Marcel Otete Kabeya Where To Watch: premiering May 22 at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival

From Academics to Emotional Intrigue

Genre: Drama Year Released: 2023 (in select theaters October 11, 2023) Runtime: 1h 52m Director(s): Anna Novion Writer(s): Agnès Feuvre, Marie-Stéphane Imbert, Anna Novion, Philippe Paumier (screenplay consultant,) Mathieu Robin, Sara Wikler (screenplay consultant) Cast: Ella Rumpf, Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Clotilde Courau, Julien Frison, Sonia Bonny Language: French with English subtitles Where To Watch: premiering May 22 at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival

Unique Genre-Bender Strips Away Cinematic Clichés

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 48m Director(s): Stéphan Castang Writer(s): Mathieu Naert Cast: Karim Leklou, Vimala Pons, François Chattot, Michaël Perez, Emmanuel Vérité, Guillaume Bursztyn, Benoit Lambert, Jean-Rémy Chaize, Maurin Olles, Jean-Christophe Folly Language: French with English subtitles Where To Watch: screened at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival

The Past Haunting the Present in This Cinematic Journey

Genre: Thriller Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 57m Director(s): Claude Schmitz Writer(s): Claude Schmitz, Kostia Testut Cast: Olivier Rabourdin, Louise Leroy, Kate Moran, Marc Barbé, Tibo Vandenborre, Edwin Gaffney, Patrice Pays, Nico Pouzen, David Vankovenberghe, Sara Miquel, Rodolphe Burger, Francis Soetens Language: French with English subtitles Where To Watch: premiering May 22 at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival

Animation Captures Complexities of Life Through Child’s Eyes

Genre: Animation, Comedy Year Released: 2023 (coming to select theaters October 18, 2023) Runtime: 1h 13m Director(s): Chiara Malta, Sébastien Laudenbach Writer(s): Chiara Malta, Sébastien Laudenbach Cast: Mélinée Leclerc, Clotilde Hesme, Laetitia Dosch, Esteban, Patrick Pineau, Claudine Acs, Jean-Marie Fonbonne, Antoine Momey, Scarlett Cholleton, Alenza Dus, Anais Weller, Milan Cerisier, Nahil Mostefa, Pietro Sermonti, Anna Parent  Language: French with English subtitles Where To Watch: premiering May 20 at the 2023 Cannes ACID & Annecy Film Festival

Art Installation or Film? You Decide

Genre: Comedy Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 29m Director(s): Ann Sirot & Raphaël Balboni Writer(s): Ann Sirot & Raphaël Balboni Cast: Lucie Debay, Lazare Gousseau, Florence Loiret Caille, Nora Hamzawi, Florence Janas, Ninon Borsei, Hervé Piron Language: French with English subtitles Where To Watch: premiering May 20 at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival

Raw Performance Amplifies Classic Haunted House Story

Genre: Horror, Mystery Year Released: 1980, 2023 Second Sight 4K/Blu-ray Runtime: 1h 47m Director(s): Peter Medak Writer(s): Russell Hunter, William Gray, Diana Maddox Cast: George C. Scott, Trish Van Devere, Melvyn Douglas Where To Watch: Available June 5, 2023; pre-order now here www.secondsightfilms.co.uk

Visual Symphony of Coming-of-Age

Genre: Drama Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 52m Director(s): Elena Martín Gimeno Writer(s): Elena Martín Gimeno, Clara Roquet Cast: Elena Martín Gimeno, Oriol Pla, Clara Segura, Alex Brendemühl, Clàudia Malagelada, Mila Borràs, Carla Linares, Marc Cartany Language: Catalan with English subtitles Where To Watch: premiering May 20 at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival

Classic Opera Reinterpreted Through Modern Lens

Genre: Drama, Musical Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 56m Director(s): Benjamin Millepied Writer(s): Loïc Barrere (written by,) Alexander Dinelaris (screenplay,) Lisa Loomer (previous screenplay,) Prosper Mérimée (novel) Cast: Melissa Barrera, Paul Mescal, Rossy de Palma, Nicole Da Silva, Benedict Hardie, Elsa Pataky Where To Watch: available in select theaters

Predictable yet Fun Payoff in Action Flick

Genre: Action, Crime, Drama Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 35m Director(s): Derek Presley Writer(s): Neal McDonough, Derek Presley Cast: Neal McDonough, Tommy Flanagan, Jason Scott Lee, Christina Ochoa, James Madio, Demetrius Grosse, Gabrielle Carteris, Christiane Seidel, Pat Monahan, John Patrick Jordan, Jake Melrose Where To Watch: coming to digital on May 22, 2023, from 101 Films

Lord and Miller Infuse New Life Into Beloved Franchise

Genre: Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi Year Released: 2023 (continuation of 2002-03 series) Runtime: 10 x 25m episodes Creator(s): Bill Lawrence, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller Cast: Will Forte, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Christa Miller, Ayo Edebiri, Nicole Sullivan, Mitra Jouhari, Kelvin Yu, Neil Casey, Vicci Martinez Where To Watch: debuts with two episodes Tuesday, May 23, 2023, on Max, with two new episodes debuting each Thursday starting June 1, leading up to the final two episodes on June 22

Season 11 of "Futurama" Is Set to Premiere on Monday, July 24th With One Episode on Hulu

A Powerful Salute to Women’s Rights

Genre: Drama Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 53m Director(s): Amjad Al Rasheed Writer(s): Amjad Al Rasheed, Rula Nasser, Delphine Agut Cast: Mouna Hawa, Haitham Omari, Yumna Marwan, Salwa Nakkara, Mohammad Al Jizawi, Eslam Al-Awadi, Seleena Rababah Language: Arabic with English subtitles Where To Watch: premiering May 18 at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival

Love Transcends Time and Space in Mesmerizing Film

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy Year Released: 2020, 2023 Synergetic Distribution DVD Runtime: 1h 59m Director(s): Chen Yu-hsun Writer(s): Chen Yu-hsun Cast: Kuan-Ting Liu, Patty Pei-Yu Lee, Duncan Lai, Joanne Missingham Language: Chinese (Mandarin) with English subtitles Where To Watch: available now at www.mvdshop.com or www.amazon.com

Morality and Spirituality Under the Lens

Genre: Horror, Thriller Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 31m Director(s): Christopher Smith Writer(s): Christopher Smith, Laurie Cook Cast: Jena Malone, Danny Huston, Janet Suzman Where To Watch: streaming on Shudder May 19, 2023

New Generation Embraces Gremlin Lore

Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 10 x 22m episodes Cast: Ming-Na Wen, James Hong, BD Wong, Matthew Rhys, Izaac Wang, AJ LoCascio, Gabrielle Nevaeh, Zach Galligan, Sandra Oh, Randall Park, George Takei, Bowen Yang Where To Watch: first two episodes premiere Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Following premiere week, two new episodes will release every Thursday

Hulu Extends Multi-Season Deal of "The Kardashians"

Hulu Extends Multi-Season Deal of “The Kardashians”   

A Chronicle of Intrigue: the Unresolved Disappearance of a Masterpiece

Genre: Documentary, Crime Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 36m Director(s): Allison Otto Writer(s): Mark Monroe, Nick Andert Cast: Glen Howerton, Sarah Minnich Where To Watch: in select theaters in May, On Demand May 19, 2023

Embracing Our Digital Future or Fear? a Stark Glimpse Into the World of Smart Homes

Genre: Horror Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 20m Director(s): Justin Gallaher, Sam Roseme Writer(s): Justin Gallaher, Sam Roseme Cast: Natasha Esca, Katelyn MacMullen, Roland Buck III, Carlo Mendez, Julie Brister, Bob Clendenin Where To Watch: available on cable VOD and digital HD starting May 19, 2023, from freestyle digital media

Unmasking Biases in Riveting Murder Mystery

Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 55m Director(s): Dominik Moll Writer(s): Gilles Marchand, Dominik Moll Cast: Bastien Bouillon, Bouli Lanners, Théo Cholbi, Johann Dionnet, Thibaut Evrard, Julien Frison, Paul Jeanon, Mouna Soualem, Pauline Serieys, Lula Cotton Frapier Language: French with English subtitles Where To Watch: premieres at NYC's Quad Cinema on May 19, 2023, followed by additional  markets

Terrifying Echoes of Trauma

Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 8 x 45m episodes Director(s): Jeffrey Walker, Gracie Otto Creator(s): Elise McCredie, Matt Cameron Writer(s): Elise McCredie, Matt Cameron,  Cast: Teresa Palmer, Miranda Otto, Guy Pearce, Hazem Shammas, Mark Coles-Smith, Kate Mulvany, Julia Savage, Osamah Sami Where To Watch: premiering with two episodes on Hulu on May 24, 2023, followed by new episodes every Wednesday

"Swagger" Season Two Makes Its Global Debut Friday, June 23 on Apple TV+

Love, Resilience, and the Dark Side of Fame: Anna Nicole Smith’s Profound Legacy

Genre: Documentary Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 56m Director(s): Ursula Macfarlane Where To Watch: streaming now on Netflix

Showcasing the Artistic Brilliance of Surrealist Cinema in a Visual Masterpiece

Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Horror Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 33m Director(s): Ryan Stevens Harris Writer(s): Ryan Stevens Harris Cast: Augie Duke, Brionne Davis, Haven Lee Harris, Maria Olsen, Timothy Lee Depriest, Phillip E. Walker, Morgana Ignis Where To Watch: coming to arthouse theaters beginning May 19, 2023; for more information, visit, www.oscilloscope.net

HULU EXPANDS LIVE OFFERINGS in FIFTH YEAR of "PRIDE NEVER STOPS" CAMPAIGN

THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE Blasts Into Homes Tomorrow, May 16, 2023

LET’S-A GO! WATCH AT HOME TOMORROW, MAY 16, 2023

Celebrating the Resilience of Women in the Whirlwind of the Socialite Lifestyle

Genre: Documentary Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 23m Director(s): Zackary Drucker Where To Watch: premieres on Hulu May 17, 2023

Step Into a World of High-Stakes Drama and Nerve-Wracking Action!

Genre: Action, Crime, Drama Year Released: 1975, 2023 Eureka Blu-ray Runtime: 2h 32m Director(s): Junya Satō Writer(s): Ryûnosuke Ono, Jun'ya Satô, Sunao Sakagami Cast: Ken Takakura, Sonny Chiba, Ken Utsui Where To Watch: available now at www.eurekavideo.co.uk

Unmasking Undercover Smugglers: Maurizio Merli Takes the Law Into His Own Hands in a Gripping Crime Drama

Genre: Action, Crime Year Released: 1978, 2023 Cauldron Films Blu-ray Runtime: 1h 40m Director(s): Stelvio Massi Writer(s): Danilo Massi, Gino Capone, Teodoro Corrà Cast: Maurizio Merli, Olga Karlatos, Massimo Serato, Mario Feliciani, Mimmo Palmara Where To Watch: Available May 16, pre-order at www.cauldron-films.com or www.mvdshop.com