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Chris Jones is the Mail Entertainment Columnist covering Movies and Television topics. He is from Washington, Illinois, and is the founder of Overly Honest Movie Reviews.

 


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A Unique Narrative Rich in Authenticity

Genre: Drama Year Released: 2021, 2024 Runtime: 1h 21m Director(s): Alessandro Cassigoli, Casey Kauffman Writer(s): Alessandro Cassigoli, Casey Kauffman, Vanessa Picciarelli Cast: Ikram Jaafari, Khadija Jaafari, Marilena Amato, Fatima Ramouch, Simona Petrosino, Emanuele Palumbo Language: Italian with English subtitles Where To Watch: makes its North American premiere on Film Movement Plus on March 29, 2024  READ MORE...

Movies  |  March 28, 2024
Indie Film Celebrates Artistic Perseverance Against Odds

Indie Film Celebrates Artistic Perseverance Against Odds

Genre: Comedy Year Released: 2024 Runtime: 1h 41m Director(s): Martin Kazsubowski Writer(s): Martin Kazsubowski Cast: Joshua Koopman, Julie Pope, Amand Platt, Chloe Skoczen, Zachary Krueger, Jesse James Montoya, Mark Fearon Where To Watch: On-Demand now

CPH:DOX  |  March 26, 2024
A Refugee’s Fight Against the Odds

A Refugee’s Fight Against the Odds

Genre: Documentary Year Released: 2024 Runtime: 1h 25m Director(s): Agnieszka Zwiefka Where To Watch: world premiere at the 2024 CPH:DOX Film Festival

Movies  |  March 26, 2024
Eccentric Lives Collide in Quirky Caravan Park Tale

Eccentric Lives Collide in Quirky Caravan Park Tale

Genre: Comedy Year Released: 2021, 2024 digital Runtime: 1h 31m Director(s): Kevin Allen Writer(s): Kevin Allen Cast: Keith Allen, Alfie Allen, Rhys Ifans, Dougray Scott, Melanie Walters, Ruby Ashbourne Serkis, Sonny Ashbourne Serkis Where To Watch: now available on UK digital

Movies  |  March 26, 2024
Exploring the Bonds That Shape Our Lives

Exploring the Bonds That Shape Our Lives

Genre: Adventure, Drama, Family Year Released: 2024 Runtime: 1h 25m Director(s): Guillaume Maidatchevsky Writer(s): Guillaume Maidatchevsky, Michaël Souhaité, Maurice Genevoix Cast: Capucine Sainson-Fabresse, Corinne Masiero, Nicolas Umbdenstock, Lucie Laurent, Juliette Gillis Where To Watch: in select theaters Nationwide on March 29, 2024

Movies  |  March 26, 2024
The Creative Evolution of a Comedy Legend

The Creative Evolution of a Comedy Legend

Genre: Documentary Year Released: 2024 Runtime: Episode 1 “Then” 1h 38m, Episode 2 “Now” 1h 35m Director(s): Morgan Neville Where To Watch: releases exclusively on Apple TV+ March 29, 2024

Movies  |  March 25, 2024
Dive Into the Magical World of Craig and Friends

Dive Into the Magical World of Craig and Friends

Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy Year Released: 2023 Runtime: 1h 28m Director(s): Charmaine Verhagen, Matt Burnett, Ben Levin, Najja Porter Writer(s): Matt Burnett, Tiffany Ford, Ashleigh Crystal Hairston, Ben Levin, Dashawn Mahone, Najja Porter, Jeff Trammell Cast: Philip Solomon, Noël Wells, Michael Croner, Vico Ortiz, Kimberly Hebert Gregory, Byron Marc Newsome, Lucia Cunningham, Phil LaMarr, Jeff Trammell Where To Watch: coming to DVD on March 26, 2024; pre-order here www.amazon.com

Movies  |  March 25, 2024
From Personal to Universal and Back Again

From Personal to Universal and Back Again

Genre: Documentary Year Released: 2024 Runtime: 45m Director(s): Eddie Schmidt Where To Watch: premieres exclusively on Peacock on March 26, 2024

Movies  |  March 25, 2024
Simplicity and Nuance in Modern Storytelling

Simplicity and Nuance in Modern Storytelling

Genre: Drama Year Released: 2024 Runtime: 1h 36m Director(s): Steve Buscemi Writer(s): Alessandro Camon Cast: Tessa Thompson, Logan Marshall-Green, Derek Cecil, Margaret Cho, Blu Del Barrio, Ricky Velez, Alia Shawkat, Jamie Hector, Casey Wilson, Bobby Soto, Rebecca Hall Where To Watch: releases in select theaters and VOD on March 29, 2024 via Vertical

Television  |  March 25, 2024
A Darkly Humorous Journey of Self-Discovery

A Darkly Humorous Journey of Self-Discovery

Genre: Comedy, Crime, Fantasy Year Released: 2022 -,2024 Blu-ray Runtime: 8 x 45m episodes Director(s): Tim Burton, James Marshall, Gandja Monteiro Creator/Writer(s): Charles Addams (based on characters created by,) Alfred Gough (series created by) (written by) (4 episodes, 2022,) Miles Millar (series created by) (written by) (4 episodes, 2022,) Kayla Alpert (written by) (2 episodes, 2022,) April Blair (written by) (2 episodes, 2022,) Matt Lambert (written by) (1 episode, 2022) Cast: Jenna Ortega, Gwendoline Christie, Riki Lindhome, Jamie McShane, Hunter Doohan, Percy Hynes White, Emma Myers, Joy Sunday, Georgie Farmer, Naomi J. Ogawa, Moosa Mostafa, Christina Ricci Where To Watch: available March 26, 2024; pre-order your copy here www.amazon.com

Movies  |  March 23, 2024
Soulful Odyssey Hits All the Right Notes

Soulful Odyssey Hits All the Right Notes

Genre: Documentary, Music Year Released: 2024 Runtime: 1h 21m Director(s): Paul Levatino Where To Watch: world premiere at the 2024 Sun Valley Film Festival

Television  |  March 22, 2024
War, Love, and Survival in Stunning Series

War, Love, and Survival in Stunning Series

Genre: Drama Year Released: 2024 Runtime: 8 x 55m episodes Director(s): Thomas Kail Created by: Erica Lipez Cast: Joey King, Logan Lerman, Hadas Yaron, Henry-Lloyd Hughes, Amit Rahav, Sam Woolf, Michael Aloni, Moran Rosenblatt, Eva Feiler, Lior Ashkenazi, Robin Weigert. Where To Watch: premieres on Hulu on March 28, 2024

Movies  |  March 22, 2024
Crafting Beauty From the Depths of Despair

Crafting Beauty From the Depths of Despair

Genre: Documentary Year Released: 2024 Runtime: 1h 32m Director(s): Jason Gerber, Sarah Blue Winslow Gerber Where To Watch: world premiere March 24, 2024 at the American Documentary & Animation Film Festival (AmDocs)

Movies  |  March 22, 2024
Unlikely Friendships on the Slopes of Montana

Unlikely Friendships on the Slopes of Montana

Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Family Year Released: 2024 Runtime: 1h 29m Director(s): Ari Novak Writer(s): Ari Novak, Mike Manning, Miriam Rodgers Cast: Ashton Arbab, Jay Mohr, Mike Manning, Joey Diaz, Maiah Wynne, Morgan Harvill, Rob Hillis Where To Watch: on Demand and Digital from Lionsgate on March 26, 2024

Television  |  March 22, 2024
Small-Town Life With Big-Time Mysteries

Small-Town Life With Big-Time Mysteries

Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery Year Released: 2021 - Runtime: 12 x 45m episodes Creator(s): Øystein Karlsen, Julie Wassmer Director(s): Jon Jones, Matt Carter, Chanya Button, David Caffrey Cast: Howard Charles, Frances Barber, Isobelle Molloy, Sophia Del Pizzo, Kerry Godliman, Rohan Nedd Where To Watch: arrives on DVD and digital on March 25, 2024

Make Believe Seattle Film Festival  |  March 21, 2024
Trailblazing Through Porn’s Golden Era

Trailblazing Through Porn’s Golden Era

Genre: Documentary, Biography Year Released: 2024 Runtime: 1h 18m Director(s): Valerie Kontakos Where To Watch: Pacific Northwest Premiere at the 2024 Seattle Make Believe Film Festival

Make Believe Seattle Film Festival  |  March 21, 2024
A Puppet and Her Friend a Timeless Tale

A Puppet and Her Friend a Timeless Tale

Genre: Documentary Year Released: 2024 Runtime: 1h 32m Director(s): Lisa D’Apolito Where To Watch: West Coast premiere at the 2024 Make Believe Seattle Film Festival

Movie Preview  |  March 21, 2024
The Bad Shepherd and Nyctophobia on UK Digital April 22

The Bad Shepherd and Nyctophobia on UK Digital April 22

 

Movies  |  March 21, 2024
A Tale of Power and Persecution Unleashed

A Tale of Power and Persecution Unleashed

Genre: Horror Year Released: 1970, 2024 Blue Underground 4K Runtime: 1h 43m Director(s): Jess Franco Writer(s): Enrico Colombo, Jesús Franco, Michael Haller, Harry Alan Towers, Anthony Scott Veitch Cast: Christopher Lee, Maria Schell, Leo Genn, Hans Hass, Maria Rohm, Margaret Lee, Howard Vernon Where To Watch: available March 26, 2024; pre-order your copy here www.mvdshop.com, or www.amazon.com

Movies  |  March 21, 2024
Family Drama Set Against Stunning Scenic Backdrops

Family Drama Set Against Stunning Scenic Backdrops

Genre: Drama Year Released: 2022, 2024 streaming Runtime: 1h 30m Director(s): Tristan Holmes Writer(s): Tristan Holmes Cast: Andrew Buckland, Alex de la Rey, Deon Lotz, Antoinette Louw, Nthati Moshesh, Jonathan Pienaar, Morne Visser Where To Watch: making its North American premiere on SVOD service IndiePix Unlimited on March 22, 2024

Movies  |  March 21, 2024
Friends Forge Bonds in Fantasy Adventure

Friends Forge Bonds in Fantasy Adventure

Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Neo-Fairytale Year Released: 2024 Runtime: 1h 53m Director(s): Weston Razooli Writer(s): Weston Razooli Cast: Lio Tipton, Charles Halford, Charlie Stover, Skyler Peters, Phoebe Ferro, Lorelei Olivia Mote Where To Watch: opening in select theaters on March 22, 2024

Movies  |  March 21, 2024
Love, Loss, and Laughter in a Family Saga

Love, Loss, and Laughter in a Family Saga

Genre: Comedy, Drama Year Released: 2024 Runtime: 1h 42m Director(s): Jon Delgado Writer(s): Lindsay Joy, Gene Pope Cast: Gene Pope, Mel Harris, Roxi Pope, Emily Bennett, Alexandra Renzo, Tara Westwood, Barbara Tirrell, Carmen LoBue, Justin Sams, Jay Russell, Robert Costanzo, Zebedee Row, Arthur Langlie, Molly Lloyd, Bonnie Rose, Stephanie Rocio, Robert Anthony Jones, Christopher Laing Where To Watch: available to rent/own on all digital HD internet, cable, and satellite platforms worldwide, as well as on DVD, starting on March 22, 2024

CPH:DOX  |  March 20, 2024
Challenging Norms for a Brighter Future

Challenging Norms for a Brighter Future

Genre: Documentary Year Released: 2024 Runtime: 1h 48m Director(s): Kinshuk Surjan Language: Marathi with English subtitles Where To Watch: world premiere at the 2024 CPH:DOX Film Festival

CPH:DOX  |  March 20, 2024
The Fusion of Real Voices With Fictional Drama

The Fusion of Real Voices With Fictional Drama

Genre: Documentary Year Released: 2024 Runtime: 1h 42m Director(s): Ellen Ugelstad Language: Norwegian with English subtitles Where To Watch: International Premiere at the 2024 CPH:DOX Film Festival

CPH:DOX  |  March 20, 2024
Tradition Meets Innovation in Belgian Brews

Tradition Meets Innovation in Belgian Brews

Genre: Documentary Year Released: 2024 Runtime: 1h 22m Director(s): Jerry Franck Where To Watch: shown at the 2024 CPH:DOX Film Festival

Movies  |  March 20, 2024
A Stormy Night of Suspense Unleashed

A Stormy Night of Suspense Unleashed

Genre: Horror, Thriller Year Released: 2024 Runtime: 1h 36m Director(s): Josiah Allen, Indianna Bell Writer(s): Indianna Bell Cast: Brendan Rock, Jordan Cowan Where To Watch: streaming On Shudder March 22nd

CPH:DOX  |  March 19, 2024
Empowerment and Rights in Childbirth Explored

Empowerment and Rights in Childbirth Explored

Genre: Documentary Year Released: 2024 Runtime: 1h 24m Director(s): Karoliina Gröndahl Language: Finnish with English subtitles Where To Watch: world premiere at the 2024 CPH:DOX Film Festival

CPH:DOX  |  March 19, 2024
Grassroots Journalism Challenges Russian Authorities

Grassroots Journalism Challenges Russian Authorities

Genre: Documentary Year Released: 2024 Runtime: 1h 40m Director(s): Alina Simone Language: Russian with English subtitles Where To Watch: world premiere at the 2024 CPH:DOX Film Festival

Movie Preview  |  March 19, 2024
The Gate Opens up on May 14, Available on Blu-Ray™ SteelBook® From Lionsgate

The Gate Opens up on May 14, Available on Blu-Ray™ SteelBook® From Lionsgate

Blu-ray™ + Digital SteelBook® Street Date: 5/14/24 Blu-ray™ + Digital SteelBook® SteelBook SRP: $23.99 Available Only at Walmart

Movie Preview  |  March 19, 2024
The Lair of the White Worm Arrives on May 14th, Available on Blu-Ray™ SteelBook® From Lionsgate

The Lair of the White Worm Arrives on May 14th, Available on Blu-Ray™ SteelBook® From Lionsgate

 

Movies  |  March 19, 2024
The Evolution of Family, One Frame at a Time

The Evolution of Family, One Frame at a Time

Genre: Documentary Year Released: 2024 Runtime: 1h 31m Director(s): Victoria Mapplebeck Where To Watch: world premiere at the 2024 CPH:DOX Film Festival

Movies  |  March 19, 2024
The Last Gunfighter's Poignant Journey

The Last Gunfighter's Poignant Journey

Genre: Drama, Romance, Western Year Released: 1976, 2024 Arrow Video Blu-ray Runtime: 1h 40m Director(s): Don Siegel Writer(s): Glendon Swarthout, Miles Hood Swarthout, Scott Hale Cast: John Wayne, Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard, James Stewart, Richard Boone, Hugh O'Brian, Bill McKinney, Harry Morgan, John Carradine, Sheree North, Rick Lenz, Scatman Crothers, Christopher George, Ricky Nelson, Johnny Crawford Where To Watch: available now, order here www.arrowvideo.com, www.mvdshop.com, or www.amazon.com

Movies  |  March 18, 2024
The Art of Losing Yourself to Find Your Way

The Art of Losing Yourself to Find Your Way

Genre: Comedy Year Released: 2024 Runtime: 1h 18m Director(s): Ryan Martin Brown Writer(s): Ryan Martin Brown Cast: Colin Burgess, Rajat Suresh, Holmes, James Webb, Eric Yates, Jessie Pinnick, Rebecca Bulnes Where To Watch: in select theaters March 22, 2024

Movies  |  March 18, 2024
The Unseen Side of Controversy

The Unseen Side of Controversy

Genre: Documentary Year Released: 2024 Runtime: 1h 22m Director(s): P. Frank Williams Where To Watch: will premiere Thursday, March 21, only on Hulu

Movies  |  March 18, 2024
Transformative Journeys of Acceptance and Advocacy

Transformative Journeys of Acceptance and Advocacy

Genre: Documentary Year Released: 2021, 2024 streaming Runtime: 1h 33m Director(s): Gyuri Byun Where To Watch: premiering via VOD & leading Digital outlets on March 22, 2024

Movies  |  March 18, 2024
When Art Meets Its Makers

When Art Meets Its Makers

Genre: Documentary Year Released: 2022, 2024 theatrically Runtime: 1h 42m Director(s): Adéla Komrzý, Tomáš Bojar Language: Czech with English subtitles Where To Watch: opens theatrically at New York’s DCTV on March 22, 2024

CPH:DOX  |  March 17, 2024
The Delicate Dance of Remembering

The Delicate Dance of Remembering

Genre: Documentary Year Released: 2024 Runtime: 1h 32m Director(s): Inadelso Cossa Language: Tsonga & Portuguese with English subtitles Where To Watch: international premiere at the 2024 CPH:DOX Film Festival

CPH:DOX  |  March 17, 2024
Transformative Power of Connection in Budapest

Transformative Power of Connection in Budapest

Genre: Documentary Year Released: 2024 Runtime: 1h 34m Director(s): Dávid Mikulán, Bálint Révész Where To Watch: world premiere at the 2024 CPH:DOX Film Festival

CPH:DOX  |  March 17, 2024
The Power of Storytelling in Bridging Cultures

The Power of Storytelling in Bridging Cultures

Genre: Documentary Year Released: 2024 Runtime: 1h 40m Director(s): Håvard Bustnes Where To Watch: world premiere at the 2024 CPH:DOX Film Festival

Movies  |  March 17, 2024
A Story of Resilience, Music, and Identity

A Story of Resilience, Music, and Identity

Genre: Drama Year Released: 2023, 2024 Runtime: 1h 38m Director(s): Ian Puleston-Davies Writer(s): Ian Puleston-Davies Cast: Timothy Spall, Leanne Best, Mark Lewis Jones, Mathew Horne Where To Watch: releases on digital March 18, 2024

Movies  |  March 17, 2024
Cinematic Journey Through Vengeance

Cinematic Journey Through Vengeance

Genre: Action Year Released: 1968 Runtime: 1h 25m Director(s): Joseph Kuo Writer(s): Shui-Han Chiang, Tien-Yung Hsu, Joseph Kuo Cast: Tien Peng, Chiang Nan, Cho Kin, Miao Tien, Hsieh Han, Ko Yu-Min, Lu Shih, Meng Hua Yang, Polly Shang-Kuan Ling-Feng Where To Watch: available March 25, 2024; pre-order your copy here www.eurekavideo.co.uk

CPH:DOX  |  March 16, 2024
Adolescence Captured on Italy's Open Roads

Adolescence Captured on Italy's Open Roads

Genre: Documentary Year Released: 2024 Runtime: 1h 22m Director(s): Leone Balduzzi Where To Watch: international premiere at the 2024 CPH:DOX Film Festival

CPH:DOX  |  March 16, 2024
Heroes Fight Democracy's Decay

Heroes Fight Democracy's Decay

Genre: Documentary Year Released: 2024 Runtime: 1h 53m Director(s): Connie Field Language: English & Hungarian with English subtitles Where To Watch: world premiere at the 2024 CPH:DOX Film Festival

Books  |  March 16, 2024
A Deep Dive Into a Misunderstood Mind

A Deep Dive Into a Misunderstood Mind

Genre: Biographies & Memoirs, Health, Mind & Body, Nonfiction (Adult) Year Released: 2024 Pages: 368 Author(s): Patric Gagne Where To Watch: available April 2, 2024; pre-order your copy here www.amazon.com

Movies  |  March 16, 2024
A Masterful Blend of Horror and Heartache

A Masterful Blend of Horror and Heartache

Genre: Horror Year Released: 2002, 2024 Arrow Video UHD Runtime: 1h 41m Director(s): Hideo Nakata Writer(s): Kôji Suzuki (novel,) Takashige Ichise, Hideo Nakata, Ken'ichi Suzuki, Yoshihiro Nakamura Cast: Hitomi Kuroki, Rio Kanno, Mirei Oguchi, Asami Mizukawa, Fumiyo Kohinata, Yû Tokui, Isao Yatsu, Shigemitsu Ogi, Maiko Asano, Yukiko Ikari, Shinji Nomura, Kiriko Shimizu, Teruko Hanahara, Youko Yasuda, Shichirou Gou, Chisako Hara, Tôru Shinagawa, Shelley Calene-Black Where To Watch: available March 19, 2024, pre-order here www.arrowvideo.com, www.mvdshop.com, or www.amazon.com

CPH:DOX  |  March 15, 2024
A Deeply Personal Journey Through Mongolia

A Deeply Personal Journey Through Mongolia

Genre: Documentary Year Released: 2024 Runtime: 1h 25m Director(s): Kristoffer Poulsen, Christian Als Language: Mongolian with English subtitles Where To Watch: premiering at the 2024 CPH:DOX Film Festival

Movies  |  March 15, 2024
A Story of Laughter and Love

A Story of Laughter and Love

Genre: Biography, Documentary Year Released: 2024 Runtime: 1h 32m Director(s): Ron Frank Writer(s): Glenn Kirschbaum Where To Watch: opens in New York on March 15, 2024, and in Los Angeles on March 22, with national expansion to follow

Movies  |  March 15, 2024
Human Stories at the Heart of Technology Debate

Human Stories at the Heart of Technology Debate

Genre: Documentary Year Released: 2024 Runtime: 1h 21m Director(s): David Borenstein Where To Watch: world premiere at the 2024 CPH:DOX Film Festival

Television  |  March 15, 2024
A Season That Boldly Goes Into the Unknown

A Season That Boldly Goes Into the Unknown

Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy Year Released: 2024 Runtime: 10 x 23m episodes Director(s): Eugene Huang, Kyounghee Lim, Lucas Gray, Jacob Hair Writer(s): Heather Anne Campbell, Jeremy Gilfor, Scott Marder, Alex Song-Xia, Alex Rubens, Nick Rutherford, Albro Lundy, James Siciliano Cast: Chris Parnell, Spencer Grammer, Sarah Chalke, Ian Cardoni, Harry Belden Where To Watch: available now, order here www.amazon.com

Movie Preview  |  March 14, 2024
“Girls State” Will Premiere on Apple TV+ April 5, 2024

“Girls State” Will Premiere on Apple TV+ April 5, 2024

 

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