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Geoff Barrow, the co-founder of Portishead and Beak>, has co-written and produced his first feature film, , for release through his Invada Films imprint. Directed by longtime Barrow collaborator (and fellow Bristolian) John Minton, the movie stars Sleaford Mods' Jason Williamson alongside Marc Bessant in a thriller set amid the 1993 UK rave scene. After premiering on October 16 at Mayhem Film Festival, in Williamson's hometown of Nottingham, the movie will receive a theatrical release in the United Kingdom and Ireland from Friday, November 21.

To call A Big Bold Beautiful Journey a discount version of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind would be giving it way too much credit. First of all, this new film, written by Seth Reiss and directed by Kogonada, absolutely cost a lot more. Second, its main characters, David and Sarah, are nowhere near as tangible as Joel and Clementine, the hapless lovers in the 2004 Michel Gondry classic.

Among one of the heralded festival favorites to make its Canadian premiere was Chloé Zhao's breathtaking adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's "Hamnet." Rich in beauty and astounding performances, "Hamnet" is a stunning domestic drama set in the household of William Shakespeare, but with a twist: in this retelling of the Bard's life, it is his wife who is the real subject of the movie.

LOS ANGELES -- Marvel Studios' "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" is headed home following its blockbuster theatrical run. The all-new chapter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe will be available on digital platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango at Home starting September 23. Fans can then add the film to their collections when it arrives on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on October 14.

The last time I saw him, when he came to lunch, we discussed art and decided to send each other our first drawings. He was one of a kind and I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with him.

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle has annihilated the box office over the weekend, surpassing The Conjuring: Last Rites's second weekend by $45 million. Yes, it's a very, very big lead. Infinity Castle grossed over $70 million during its opening weekend in the United States; it's on track to beat the records set by its first film, Mugen Train, which is currently the highest-grossing Japanese film of all time.

At the start of this slow-burn sci-fi, Nasa pilot Captain Sam Walker (Kate Mara) crash lands in the ocean; she is retrieved by her employer and placed in a very swanky safe house. The quarantine is standard, the location isn't; she has her CIA honcho father (Laurence Fishburne) to thank for this unexpectedly aspirational hideout, all sleek glass and angular, impersonal interior design.

Not only has the 2019 film about a vacationing family terrorized by a gang of lookalikes been praised for its blend of horror, dark humor and social commentary, it has an added element of intrigue of Santa Cruz residents: it has several scenes shot around town. Viewers should instantly recognize views of East Cliff Drive, Main Beach and the Boardwalk itself, making it the ideal venue to see this new perennial local favorite.

"I had to tell him, this ain't no bs-ing around," McConaughey said. "It's play, but the preparation, it's work, it's a rodeo. This is not about showing up with attitude. So I was somewhat hard on him early and continued to be, just to teach him as much as I can, but once he got on set, this is great, you'll know this moment."

OK Go teamed up with animators Lucas Zanotto ( previously) and Will Anderson, along with Blender Studio, to create a digital music video unlike any they've made so far. The song "Impulse Purchase" takes Zanotto's characteristic cartoonish characters, which roll and explode in a variety of playful, geometric shapes and combines the imagery with real-time motion captures of lead singer Damien Kulash's face.

If you missed Oakland's own Aneesa Strings when she came home last year for a show, this week is your chance to catch the bass player and singer who shot to fame with her cover of Too $hort's "Blow the Whistle." Unfortunately, I can't make it because I'll be hosting the next installment of Culture Makers, a quarterly The Oaklandside event held at The New Parkway.

Macaulay Culkin knows you still have questions about Home Alone, and he's ready to answer them. The actor has announced a 35th anniversary tour of the classic holiday film, with the screenings followed by a Q&A with Kevin McCallister himself. Get Macaulay Culkin Tickets Here Billed "A Nostalgic Night with Macaulay Culkin," the Home Alone tour launches on November 22nd in Long Beach, California, with dates set for cities including San Diego, Austin, Tampa, and Denver, before winding up in Brooklyn, NY, on December 12th.

The horror-focused streaming platform Shudder is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a new Blu-ray bundle featuring some of the platform's best original films from its first decade--including fan-favorites like Light Night With The Devil, VHS/94, Skinamarink, and more. The collection also includes special features for each movie and all-new exclusive packaging. The Shudder 10th Anniversary Collector's Edition Blu-ray launches for $120 on November 11,

Happy Birthday: Opportunity knocks; greet it with gratitude. Showing respect to others gives them dignity and a willingness to pitch in and help. A change of attitude surrounding health, financial and moral issues will encourage you to see all sides of whatever you encounter this year and determine what's right and best for you. Put your energy into self-improvement, saving time and money, and pursuing something that fills you with passion.

Bay Area film lovers are in for a treat with this year's Mill Valley Film Festival, one of the most underrated yearly local events. Now in its 48th year, the 11-day festival running Oct. 2-12 brings huge stars into town for early screenings of Hollywood blockbusters, prestigious award bait and international films you likely won't see anywhere else. It's arguably the week where you're most likely to spot an A-list actor in town.