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Beaches Starring Nia Long and Idina Menzel Arrives on DVD May 9th

Idina Menzel and Nia Long star in the powerful story of lifelong friendship in an all-new remake of the classic movie when Beaches arrives on DVD at Walmart on May 9 from Lionsgate.

Relive the powerful story of lifelong friendship in an all-new remake of the classic movie when Beaches arrives on DVD at Walmart on May 9 from Lionsgate. Tony Award® winner Idina Menzel and NAACP Image Award Winner Nia Long star as two very different women who share an unexpected friendship that, even with its ups and downs, lasts for decades. This new version of the 1988 film includes performances by Menzel of iconic songs from the original movie such as “Wind Beneath My Wings” and “The Glory of Love,” in addition to Menzel’s new original song, “Last Time.” The Beaches DVD will be available at Walmart for the suggested retail price of $14.98.

Official Synopsis

In this contemporary remake, Beaches
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Sundance Film Review: ‘L.A. Times’

Sundance Film Review: ‘L.A. Times’
The challenge of finding the right romantic partner seems to be the theme of every other American indie at Sundance, and “L.A. Times” definitely suffers from privileged-white-people-natter-on-about-their-relationships fatigue. But first-time writer-director (and also star) Michelle Morgan brings just enough specificity, and a surprisingly sharp eye, to make the film an interesting calling card for future work. Whether there’s anything here that will appeal beyond a very small niche audience is another matter.

With a heavy dose of Whit Stillman and sprinklings of Woody Allen, Noah Baumbach, and Lena Dunham, among others, Morgan leans on her influences in exploring the intersecting lives and romances of three thirtysomething Angelenos, beginning with Annette (Morgan), an aspiring writer whose withering judgment of everyone and everything in her life proves impossibly irritating.

Annette’s boyfriend Elliot (Jorma Taccone) is the creator of a Z-grade “Game of Thrones” knockoff called “Haggard’s Landing,” which has
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Love Do Overs On Hallmark Channel in ‘I Do, I Do, I Do,’ Feb. 6 Video

Lovely do-overs just in time for the big day – Valentines!It’s a harsh awful world out there many times, thank goodness Hallmark Channel has our backs in the romantic yarn department, where we can get lost in sweet and family friendly stories where the guy gets the girl … or vice versa, and everyone winds up happily ever after, whether they fall in love or not.Celebrate the season of love with Autumn Reeser, Antonio Cupo and Shawn Roberts who star in “I Do, I Do, I Do,” a Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere Saturday, February 6, (9pm Et/Pt, 8/C). […]
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'Facts of Life' Stars Kim Fields, Lisa Whelchel Reunite In Trailer for Dramedy 'For Better or For Worse'

Here's a trailer for the Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere that sees Kim Fields reunite with her "Facts of Life" co-star, Lisa Whelchel, in a drama titled "For Better or For Worse," which, I learned today, premieres Saturday, July 19 at 9/8c. The film - an adaptation of the bestselling novel "For Better or For Worse" by Diann Hunt - was shot earlier this year in Vancouver, Canada.  Antonio Cupo co-stars alongside Whelchel and Fields in what is described as a heartwarming romantic comedy about a woman who learns that perhaps there is such a thing as second chances when...
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TV Review: Hallmark Hall of Fame’s ‘In My Dreams’

TV Review: Hallmark Hall of Fame’s ‘In My Dreams’
After a decidedly rough patch, the Hallmark Hall of Fame gets a bit of its mojo back in time for Mother’s Day with “In My Dreams,” a magical-realist-tinged romance pairing Katharine McPhee (no, she doesn’t sing) with “Under the Dome’s” Mike Vogel. As is often the case with the brand, the slight premise requires a bit of goodwill to sustain things through to the well-telegraphed ending, but the central duo is so dreamy and the idea so unabashedly romantic it should put those who bother to watch — a challenge since the franchise landed on ABC — in a card-buying mood.

It doesn’t hurt that McPhee and Vogel look like prototypes for the top of a wedding cake, although writers Teena Booth and Suzette Couture, along with director Kenny Leon, manage to scatter enough hurdles to make them helpfully vulnerable.

Vogel’s Nick is a serial one-and-done dater
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'Facts of Life' Stars Kim Fields, Lisa Whelchel Reunite In Original Movie 'For Better or For Worse' Coming Fall 2014

Kim Fields reunites with her Facts of Life co-star, Lisa Whelchel, in For Better Or For Worse, a Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere set for fall 2014.  The film, which is an adaptation of the bestselling novel For Better Or For Worse by Diann Hunt, has begun production in Vancouver, Canada.  Antonio Cupo co-stars alongside Whelchel and Fields in what is described as a heartwarming romantic comedy about a woman who learns that perhaps there is such a thing as second chances when facing the pleasures and pains of love. Wendy (Whelchel) is finally starting to settle into the single life after struggling with the death of her husband. After a...
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‘American Mary’ Review

Stars: Katherine Isabelle, Julia Maxwell, Antonio Cupo, Paula Lindberg, Twan Holliday | Written and Directed by Jen Soska, Sylvia Soska

Jen and Sylvia Soska should be on the radar of most fans of the horror genre and it’s progression as a genre with something unique and interesting to offer the current earth or cinema. Their previous, and debut, flick was Dead Hooker in a Trunk, which was written and directed by the spooksome twosome, who also appeared in main roles in the flick. It wasn’t anything special as far as I’m concerned but it has a cult following and it did show the capabilities of these two genuinely interesting filmmakers as well as offering a glimpse at what they could do in a shoestring budget and no-name talent.

American Mary came onto my radar when I saw advertisements for it premiering at London’s Frightfest horror weekend and
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14 Things We Learned From the ‘American Mary’ Commentary

At first glance the directing duo of Jen and Sylvia Soska might appear to be little more than a shtick. Twins with jet black hair, wonderfully foul mouths and an affection for the bloody wet stuff, they could easily be mistaken for filmmakers more interested in style than substance. But while their feature debut, Dead Hooker In a Trunk, is a brilliant title in search of a worthwhile film, just three short years later they’ve made a dramatic leap in quality with their sophomore effort. American Mary is part revenge thriller, part black comedy and part body modification training video, and it works hard to tell an original and entertaining story. It’s an odd film destined to stand apart in a genre overrun with ghosts, found footage and masked serial killers, and the fact that it’s anchored by a fantastic female lead performance is just icing on the blood-lined cake. Keep
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American Mary's Deadly Charm: A Movie Review

Directors/writers: Jen Soska and Sylvia Soska. Cast: Katharine Isabelle, Antonio Cupo, Tristan Risk, David Lovgren and Paula Lindberg. This horror film fan knows the Soska sisters, Jen and Sylvia, through their previous work, Dead Hooker in a Trunk. This viewer was not a fan of this early work. However, the Soska sisters latest endeavour is a vast improvement over this 2009 film. Their latest, American Mary, takes some time to build momentum, but the journey to the blood-soaked conclusion is still an enjoyable time. There are some weak moments involving shallow characterizations and poor tension between Bloody Mary (Katharine Isabelle) and the villains in this body horror piece; yet, American Mary is a compelling time, mostly due to actress Katharine Isabelle's solid performance. The film's story is diverse. Though, the central story focuses on Mary Mason and her difficulties with school and financial responsibilities. Mary hopes to be a surgeon,
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Exclusive: Jen and Sylvia Soska on American Mary, The ABCs of Death 2, and More

This week American Mary, the Soska Sisters’ stunning follow-up to Dead Hooker in a Trunk, arrives on Blu-ray and DVD courtesy of XLrator Media; and to mark the occasion, we recently chatted with the Twisted Twins about their latest release, what's next, and much more.

Check out the highlights of our exclusive interview with the Soskas below, and look for American Mary on Blu-ray and DVD everywhere now!

Dread Central: Thanks so much for taking the time to chat today, ladies- you did a fantastic job on the film and created an incredible character for Katharine [Isabelle]. What was it in your minds that made her perfect to play Mary?

Jen Soska: Well, as a rule, we never ever write for a particular actor; we usually have types in mind, but when we’re trying to create characters, we try and put as much of that out of our minds as we can.
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American Mary Blu-ray and DVD Debut June 18th

American Mary Blu-ray and DVD Debut June 18th
XLRator Media is releasing their new horror-thriller American Mary on Blu-ray and DVD June 18. We don't have any pricing details at this time, but you can take a look at the Blu-ray cover art and special features details below.

"Twisted Twins" Jen Soska and Sylvia Soska are back with their stunning follow-up to the indie hit Dead Hooker in a Trunk. American Mary is the story of a medical student named Mary who is growing increasingly broke and disenchanted with medical school and the established doctors she once idolized. The allure of easy money sends a desperate Mary through the messy world of underground surgeries which leaves more marks on her than the so-called freakish clientele. Appearances are everything.

Special Features:

Behind-The-ScenesCommentary with Jen Soska and Sylvia Soska, Katharine Isabelle and Tristan Risk

American Mary was released May 31st, 2013 and stars Katharine Isabelle, Antonio Cupo, Tristan Risk, David Lovgren,
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Review: American Mary

Even for a person with no tattoos or piercings and little interest in goth pin-up culture, there’s plenty of interest to explore in American Mary. The story of a struggling medical student who more or less accidentally becomes a body modification expert, the sophomore effort from twin filmmakers Jen and Sylvia Soska is polished and smart.

American Mary is significant step up in quality from their debut, Dead Hooker In A Trunk, even when it fails to dissect the larger sociological context or even the direct emotional ramifications of its young protagonist’s unconventional career choice. Alternately creepy and languid, incisive and aimless, American Mary examines a provocative subject, heralding the duo as a couple of the genre’s next great voices – that is, as soon as their follow-through proves as strong as their set-up.

Katharine Isabelle (Ginger Snaps) plays Mary Mason, an aspiring surgeon who turns to stripping
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Pre-Surgery Photoshoot and Bosom Bounce in Clip from American Mary

The Soska Sisters' 'American Mary' has just opened in select theatres across the Us including La, New York, Austin, Chicago and San Diego and is still currently showing everywhere else on VOD. And in case you are still yet to check out Katharine Isabelle ('Ginger Snaps') as Mary, the scalpel siren, in this twisted little thriller then maybe this new clip bought to us by Dread Central will help influence your decision. The clip features a few worthy surgery candidates getting snapped by Isabelle including a pleasingly buoyant chested chick shaking her goods. Paula Lindberg ('A Town Called Eureka'), Julia Maxwell, Antonio Cupo ('Dark Angel'), David Lovgren, Twan Holliday and Tristan Risk also star. Head below to check out the latest clip....
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Things Get Bouncy in this New Clip from American Mary

Yet another new clip from American Mary has arrived, and this one is of the not safe for work variety. Being that it's Saturday, most of you should be able to watch freely. The rest of us working stiffs may wanna exercise caution in the name of boobies.

The flick, available on VOD since May 16th, will be opening in Los Angeles, New York, Austin, Chicago, and San Diego on May 31st. Written and directed by the Soska Sisters, American Mary stars Katharine Isabelle, Antonio Cupo, Tristan Risk, David Lovgren, Paula Lindberg, Clay St. Thomas, John Emmet Tracy, and Twan Holliday.

For more on the film, visit the official Twisted Twins Productions website, like American Mary on Facebook, and on Twitter follow American Mary (@_American_Mary) and the Twisted Twins, Jen and Sylvia Soska (@twisted_twins).

Synopsis

This metaphor for the Soskas' own journey through the independent film industry follows
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Exclusive Clip from American Mary

American Mary starts its limited theatrical release today and we’ve been provided with an exclusive clip to share with Daily Dead readers. If you’re looking to catch the movie in theaters, it’s playing in major cities across the Us, including Los Angeles, New York, Austin, Chicago and San Diego.

“Twisted Twins” Jen and Sylvia Soska are back with their stunning follow-up to the indie hit Dead Hooker in a Trunk. American Mary is the story of a medical student named Mary who is growing increasingly broke and disenchanted with medical school and the established doctors she once idolized. The allure of easy money sends a desperate Mary through the messy world of underground surgeries which leaves more marks on her than the so-called freakish clientele. Appearances are everything.

American Mary was directed by Jen & Sylvia Soska, and stars Katharine Isabelle, Antonio Cupo, Tristan Risk, David Lovgren, Paula Lindberg,
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American Mary Offers an Explanation in Latest Clip

Another clip from American Mary has come our way, and we're not complaining at all. I mean, is there ever a point at which you could have too much Katharine Isabelle? Yeah, we didn't think so. Check it out!

The flick, available on VOD since May 16th, will be opening in Los Angeles, New York, Austin, Chicago, and San Diego on May 31st. Written and directed by the Soska Sisters, American Mary stars Katharine Isabelle, Antonio Cupo, Tristan Risk, David Lovgren, Paula Lindberg, Clay St. Thomas, John Emmet Tracy, and Twan Holliday.

For more on the film, visit the official Twisted Twins Productions website, like American Mary on Facebook, and on Twitter follow American Mary (@_American_Mary) and the Twisted Twins, Jen and Sylvia Soska (@twisted_twins).

Synopsis

This metaphor for the Soskas' own journey through the independent film industry follows medical student Mary Mason as she becomes increasingly broke and disenchanted.
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American Mary Seduces Via Striptease

Eleven words - Katharine Isabelle scantily clad and dancing while pouring blood on herself. If that's not enough to make you click on this story to check out this new clip from American Mary, we don't know what would.

The flick, available on VOD since May 16th, will be opening in Los Angeles, New York, Austin, Chicago, and San Diego on May 31st. Written and directed by the Soska Sisters, American Mary stars Katharine Isabelle, Antonio Cupo, Tristan Risk, David Lovgren, Paula Lindberg, Clay St. Thomas, John Emmet Tracy, and Twan Holliday.

For more on the film, visit the official Twisted Twins Productions website, like American Mary on Facebook, and on Twitter follow American Mary (@_American_Mary) and the Twisted Twins, Jen and Sylvia Soska (@twisted_twins).

Synopsis

This metaphor for the Soskas' own journey through the independent film industry follows medical student Mary Mason as she becomes increasingly broke and disenchanted.
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American Mary Offers Plenty of Iicky Squirminess

American Mary Offers Plenty of Iicky Squirminess
The MPAA must have busted out the thesaurus when they rated Jen and Sylvia Soska's American Mary, giving it an R for "strong aberrant violent content." The R is deserved, but "aberrant" is a curious choice of words, as if they couldn't bring themselves to use "icky" or "squirminess-inducing." There's certainly plenty of icky squirminess to be induced by this undercooked tale of a medical student (Ginger Snaps' Katharine Isabelle) who becomes a celebrity in an underworld of extreme plastic surgery, body modification, and torture aficionados. It's like Dee Snider's Strangeland with more brains—but not too many more, as the story is unevenly paced, certain character motivations are vague (especially Antonio Cupo's Billy), and the subculture it builds never feels...
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Exclusive: Jen and Sylvia Soska (aka the Twisted Twins) Talk American Mary

Exclusive: Jen and Sylvia Soska (aka the Twisted Twins) Talk American Mary
Jen and Sylvia Soska, the Twisted Twins, talk American Mary, in theaters this Friday

Dead Hooker in a Trunk duo Jen Soska and Sylvia Soska, otherwise known as The Twisted Twins, are literally changing the face of horror this Friday as their heralded horror neo-classic American Mary makes its way to select American theaters.

This gruesome story follows medical student Mary (Katharine Isabelle) who is growing increasingly broke and disenchanted with school and the established doctors she once idolized. The allure of easy money sends her on a desperate quest through the messy world of underground surgeries, which leaves more marks on her than her so-called freakish clientele. As the Twisted Twins will tell you...Appearances are everything.

We recently caught up with the Canadian duo, who are far less scary than their on-creen cameo appearance in American Mary might lead you to believe. Here is our conversation, where we
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Exclusive American Mary Clip Gets Bloody Revenge

In honor of XLrator Media's May 31st limited theatrical release date for American Mary, we have an exclusive and bloody new clip for you cats. Why? Because we love you and we especially enjoy making hump day fun!

The flick, available on VOD since May 16th, will be opening in Los Angeles, New York, Austin, Chicago, and San Diego on May 31st. Written and directed by the Soska Sisters, American Mary stars Katharine Isabelle, Antonio Cupo, Tristan Risk, David Lovgren, Paula Lindberg, Clay St. Thomas, John Emmet Tracy, and Twan Holliday.

For more on the film, visit the official Twisted Twins Productions website, like American Mary on Facebook, and on Twitter follow American Mary (@_American_Mary) and the Twisted Twins, Jen and Sylvia Soska (@twisted_twins).

Synopsis

This metaphor for the Soskas' own journey through the independent film industry follows medical student Mary Mason as she becomes increasingly broke and disenchanted.
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