Black Demon, The (2023)

Title: The Black Demon
Rating: R
Directed by: Adrian Grunberg
Written by: Carlos Cisco and Boise Esquerra
Starring: Josh Lucas, Fernanda Urrejola, and Julio Cesar Cedillo
Release Date: 4/28/2023
Running Time: 100 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

Oilman Paul Sturges’ (Lucas) idyllic family vacation turns into a nightmare when they encounter a ferocious megalodon shark that will stop at nothing to protect its territory. Stranded and under constant attack, Paul and his family must somehow find a way to get his family back to shore alive before it strikes again in this epic battle between humans and nature.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Memoriam: In memory of Giuseppe Di Malo

Special thanks to Ronnie and Frank for this submission

Forever Purge, The (2021)

Title: The Forever Purge
Rating: R
Directed by: Everardo Gout
Written by: James DeMonaco
Starring: Ana de la Reguera, Tenoch Huerta, Josh Lucas, Cassidy Freeman, Leven Rambin, Alejandro Edda, and Will Patton
Release Date: 7/2/2021
Running Time: 103 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

Adela (Ana de la Reguera) and her husband Juan (Tenoch Huerta) live in Texas, where Juan is working as a ranch hand for the wealthy Tucker family. Juan impresses the Tucker patriarch, Caleb (Will Patton), but that fuels the jealous anger of Caleb’s son, Dylan (Josh Lucas).

On the morning after The Purge, a masked gang of killers attacks the Tucker family—including Dylan’s wife (Cassidy Freeman), and his sister (Leven Rambin), forcing both families to band together and fight back as the country spirals into chaos and the United States begins to disintegrate around them.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Memoriam: In loving memory of Andrea Valeria and Leon Garcia Soler, may their interstellar journey keep shining a light on us.

Special thanks to Michael and Frank for this submission

American Psycho (2000)

Title: American Psycho
Rating: R
Directed by: Mary Harron
Written by: Mary Harron and Guinevere Turner
Based on the novel by: Bret Easton Ellis
Starring: Christian Bale, Justin Theroux, and Josh Lucas
Release Date: 4/14/2000
Running Time: 101 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

A wealthy New York City investment banking executive, Patrick Bateman, hides his alternate psychopathic ego from his co-workers and friends as he delves deeper into his violent, hedonistic fantasies.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Gabe for this submission

Ford v Ferrari (2019)

Title: Ford v Ferrari
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: James Mangold
Written by: Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth, and Jason Keller
Starring: Matt Damon, Christian Bale, Jon Bernthal, Caitriona Balfe, Tracy Letts, Josh Lucas, Noah Jupe, Remo Girone, and Ray McKinnon
Release Date: 11/15/2019
Running Time: 152 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

Based on the remarkable true story of the visionary American car designer Carroll Shelby (Damon) and the fearless British-born driver Ken Miles (Bale), who together battled corporate interference, the laws of physics, and their own personal demons to build a revolutionary race car for Ford Motor Company and take on the dominating race cars of Enzo Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France in 1966.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

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Special thanks to William and Gary for this submission

Breakthrough (2019)

Title: Breakthrough
Rating: PG
Directed by: Roxann Dawson
Written by: Grant Nieporte
Starring: Chrissy Metz, Josh Lucas, Topher Grace, Mike Colter, Marcel Ruiz, Sam Trammell, and Dennis Haysbert
Release Date: 4/17/2019
Running Time: 116 minutes

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What did you think of this film?
Based on the inspirational true story of one mother’s unfaltering love in the face of impossible odds. When Joyce Smith’s adopted son John falls through an icy Missouri lake, all hope seems lost. But as John lies lifeless, Joyce refuses to give up. Her steadfast belief inspires those around her to continue to pray for John’s recovery, even in the face of every case history and scientific prediction.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Ray for this submission

All Square (2018)

Title: All Square
Rating: NR
Directed by: John Hyams
Written by: Timothy Brady
Starring: Michael Kelly, Jesse Ray Sheps, Josh Lucas, and Pamela Adlon
Release Date: 10/12/2018
Running Time: 93 minutes

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What did you think of this film?
A down-on-his-luck bookie befriends an ex-girlfriend’s son and begins taking bets on his youth league baseball games, creating chaos in the community.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Frank for this submission

Ghost of New Orleans (2011)

Title: Ghost of New Orleans
Rating: R
Directed by: Predrag Antonijevic
Written by: Gerald Di Pego and Justin DiPego
Starring: Josh Lucas, Terrence Howard and Lake Bell
Release Date: 1/8/2011
Running Time: 98 minutes

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What did you think of this film?
In post-Katrina New Orleans, a disgraced detective encounters the ghost of a murdered woman who wants to help him identify her killer.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Frank for this submission

Youth in Oregon (2016)

Title: Youth in Oregon
Rating: NR
Directed by: Joel David Moore
Written by: Andrew Eisen
Starring: Frank Langella, Billy Crudup, Christina Applegate, Mary Kay Place, Josh Lucas, Nicola Peltz and Alex Shaffer
Release Date: 2/3/2017
Running Time: 105 minutes

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What did you think of this film?
Raymond Engersoll (Langella) aims to reach Oregon in time for an appointment to legally end his life under the state’s laws, but his headstrong daughter (Applegate) sends her unwilling husband (Crudup) along for the ride, convinced they can talk him out of the scheme before he reaches his destination. Along the way Engersoll works to reconcile with his estranged son (Lucas) and convince his tuned-out wife (Place) of the veracity of his purpose.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Memoriam: In Loving Memory of Paul Nowicki and Steve Eisen

Special thanks to Frank for this submission

Boychoir (2014)

Title: Boychoir
Rating: NR
Directed by: François Girard
Written by: Ben Ripley
Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Kevin McHale and Josh Lucas
Release Date: 3/15/2015
Running Time: 103 minutes

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Stet, a troubled and angry 11-year-old orphan from a small Texas town, ends up at a Boy Choir school back East after the death of his single mom. Completely out of his element, he finds himself in a battle of wills with a demanding Choir Master who recognizes a unique talent in this young boy as he pushes him to discover his creative heart and soul in music.

What did you think of this film?

During Credits? No

After Credits? No

Memoriam: In memory of Hans Peter Strobl

Special thanks to Frank S. for this submission

Big Sur (2013)

TITLE: Big Sur

RELEASE DATE: 11/1/2013

RATING: R

A recounting of Jack Kerouac’s (here known by the name of his fictional alter-ego Jack Duluoz) three sojourns to the cabin in Big Sur, owned by poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti.

What did you think of this film?

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During Credits? No

After Credits? No

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