In “Glorious,” J.K. Simmons plays the voice of an ominous Lovecraftian god lurking behind the glory hole of a random roadside restroom. That’s practically all the pitch Shudder audiences need to sample this not-nearly-as-sick-as-it-sounds oddity from genre-movie superbrain Rebekah McKendry, whose expertise in all things horror outstrips her knowledge of the basics of men’s bathrooms — including what they look like and how dudes behave when they become aware that there is someone/thing heavy-breathing in the neighboring stall. Then again, getting creative with such logistics hasn’t impacted “Porky’s” place in film culture, so why should it be a deal breaker here?
It’s just that, even at 80 minutes, “Glorious” feels four times too long for what it is. Though the movie’s premise may seem juvenile, director Rebekah McKendry navigates by an inexplicable parallel-dimension sense of “good taste”: She makes it a point to avoid...
It’s just that, even at 80 minutes, “Glorious” feels four times too long for what it is. Though the movie’s premise may seem juvenile, director Rebekah McKendry navigates by an inexplicable parallel-dimension sense of “good taste”: She makes it a point to avoid...
- 8/18/2022
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
Rest stops on long, lonely roads are among those places with innate story potential. They’re temporary refuges for all kinds of people but in many cases, nobody stays there; they’re visited infrequently to stock vending machines, pick up litter and clean toilets. They exist on the periphery of the civilised world, a place for unlikely encounters where the usual rules don’t apply.
When he arrives there, Wes (Ryan Kwanten) has already broken quite a few rules. He has said goodbye to Brenda (Sylvia Grace Crim), a woman who was obviously the love of his life. He’s packed everything he owns into his car and driven away, full of regrets. After a spot of curative drinking and a rough night by the side of the road, he decides to use the toilets before he goes. He will be there for a very long time.
Places like this,...
When he arrives there, Wes (Ryan Kwanten) has already broken quite a few rules. He has said goodbye to Brenda (Sylvia Grace Crim), a woman who was obviously the love of his life. He’s packed everything he owns into his car and driven away, full of regrets. After a spot of curative drinking and a rough night by the side of the road, he decides to use the toilets before he goes. He will be there for a very long time.
Places like this,...
- 8/17/2022
- by Jennie Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Stars: Ryan Kwanten, J.K. Simmons, André Lamar, Sylvia Grace Crim | Written by Joshua Hull, David Ian McKendry, Todd Rigney | Directed by Rebekah McKendry
Wes is having a day that is anything but glorious. He’s fallen asleep at the wheel, nearly driven off the road. He’s gotten drunk at a rest area and burned most of the things he took with him when he left his previous life, and for good measure, his pants as well. Now he’s hungover and pantsless in a filthy public restroom. That’s when God starts talking to him.
Well, Ghat starts talking to him, and he claims to be a God. But whoever heard of a God hanging out at a glory hole? Certainly not Wes who promptly makes for the door. But Ghat is indeed a deity and he’s not going to let Wes leave until he hears him out,...
Wes is having a day that is anything but glorious. He’s fallen asleep at the wheel, nearly driven off the road. He’s gotten drunk at a rest area and burned most of the things he took with him when he left his previous life, and for good measure, his pants as well. Now he’s hungover and pantsless in a filthy public restroom. That’s when God starts talking to him.
Well, Ghat starts talking to him, and he claims to be a God. But whoever heard of a God hanging out at a glory hole? Certainly not Wes who promptly makes for the door. But Ghat is indeed a deity and he’s not going to let Wes leave until he hears him out,...
- 8/17/2022
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
The universe has a favor to ask. Well, it’s the universe’s would-be destroyer asking on its behalf. After an eternity hidden in the ether watching the life that sprang from a wound inflicted by his brothers and sisters evolve, this ancient titan (J.K. Simmons’ Ghat) realizes his role as his father’s (the creator of existence) reset button isn’t something he looks forward to fulfilling. Unfortunately, he doesn’t have much say in the matter. If Dad escapes his prison and finds his son, there’s nothing to stop prophecy from running its course. Humanity’s only hope is therefore a sacrifice from one of its own. Fate has chosen Wes (Ryan Kwanten) to be that savior, but only if he’s willing to comply voluntarily. Let the convincing commence.
It’s going to take a lot, too—Wes is hardly in the correct mind space...
It’s going to take a lot, too—Wes is hardly in the correct mind space...
- 7/22/2022
- by Jared Mobarak
- The Film Stage
B.J. Novak’s previously untitled comedy anthology series for FX now has a title and fresh lineup of stars set to appear. Created, written and hosted by Novak, The Premise adds Ben Platt, Tracee Ellis Ross, Daniel Dae Kim, Lola Kirke, Soko, Jermaine Fowler, Ayo Edebiri, Eric Lange to its cast.
Set to debut on FX on Hulu with two episodes on Thursday, September 16, The Premise is a new series that uses comedy to engage with the biggest issues of our unprecedented modern era. The series combines comedic premises with dramatic performances, creating a new tone for a new time. Previously announced cast members are Lucas Hedges, Kaitlyn Dever, Jon Bernthal, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Ed Asner, George Wallace, Boyd Holbrook and Beau Bridges.
Executive producers for The Premise are Novak and John Lesher. The series is produced by FX Productions.
In addition to unveiling the series’ title and the latest cast members,...
Set to debut on FX on Hulu with two episodes on Thursday, September 16, The Premise is a new series that uses comedy to engage with the biggest issues of our unprecedented modern era. The series combines comedic premises with dramatic performances, creating a new tone for a new time. Previously announced cast members are Lucas Hedges, Kaitlyn Dever, Jon Bernthal, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Ed Asner, George Wallace, Boyd Holbrook and Beau Bridges.
Executive producers for The Premise are Novak and John Lesher. The series is produced by FX Productions.
In addition to unveiling the series’ title and the latest cast members,...
- 7/26/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
"They found the guy - just leave it alone." Paramount has debuted the first trailer for a supernatural horror thriller titled Body Cam, which is being released direct-to-digital on their new label "Paramount Players". While the title makes this seem like another police drama, it's more than just that. When a routine traffic stop results in the unexplained, grisly death of her colleague, a cop realizes footage of the incident will play for her eyes only. Some strange supernatural force seems to be picking off cops. Mary J. Blige stars, joined by Nat Wolff, Theo Rossi, David Zayas, Anika Noni Rose, Demetrius Grosse, and Sylvia Grace Crim. This definitely looks like straight-to-dvd quality, unfortunately, despite a cool premise. Check it out. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Malik Vitthal's Body Cam, direct from Paramount's YouTube: When a routine traffic stop results in the unexplained, grisly death of her colleague,...
- 5/12/2020
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
We have the first trailer for you to check out from the film Semper Fi, from writer and director Henry Alex Rubin (Murderball) and co-writer Sean Mullin (Amira & Sam). The film stars Jai Courtney and Nat Wolff as brothers who are trying to connect, on opposite sides of the law. Here’s the synopsis for the film:
Cal (Jai Courtney) is a by-the-book police officer who, along with his close-knit group of childhood friends, makes ends meet as a Marine Corps reservist. When his reckless younger half-brother, Oyster, is arrested after a bar fight and given an unfair prison sentence, Cal – driven by his loyalty to family and fierce code of honor – fights for Oyster (Nat Wolff) in this gripping tale of brotherhood and sacrifice.
The movie also stars Leighton Meester, Finn Wittrock, Arturo Castro, Beau Knapp, Rachel Hendrix, Wayne Pére, Ashton Leigh, Sylvia Grace Crim, Lance E. Nichols, and Rob Mello.
Cal (Jai Courtney) is a by-the-book police officer who, along with his close-knit group of childhood friends, makes ends meet as a Marine Corps reservist. When his reckless younger half-brother, Oyster, is arrested after a bar fight and given an unfair prison sentence, Cal – driven by his loyalty to family and fierce code of honor – fights for Oyster (Nat Wolff) in this gripping tale of brotherhood and sacrifice.
The movie also stars Leighton Meester, Finn Wittrock, Arturo Castro, Beau Knapp, Rachel Hendrix, Wayne Pére, Ashton Leigh, Sylvia Grace Crim, Lance E. Nichols, and Rob Mello.
- 8/30/2019
- by Jessica Fisher
- GeekTyrant
"I didn't need you to be my dad, I just needed you to be my brother." Lionsgate has released a trailer for a film titled Semper Fi, originally called Edge of Dawn while in development. The title is a reference to the Marine Corps slogan "semper fi" (in full: semper fidelis), which means "always loyal". The plot is about a police officer who serves in the Marine Corps Reserves who is faced with an ethical dilemma when it comes to helping his brother in prison. Jai Courtney stars as the "by-the-book" officer Cal, and Nat Wolff plays his brother. Also starring Leighton Meester, Finn Wittrock, Arturo Castro, Beau Knapp, Rachel Hendrix, Wayne Pére, Ashton Leigh, Sylvia Grace Crim, Lance E. Nichols, and Rob Mello. This has an interesting premise that plays on morals, but it doesn't seem like this has much to offer besides that. Here's the official trailer for...
- 8/28/2019
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
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