And Now I Lay Me Down (2024)

I really have to give it to Jane Kaczmarek who stars in “And Now I Lay Me Down.” She really is a marvel in what is a pretty gut wrenching movie that approaches a serious topic with a tongue in cheek. Kaczmarek is essentially the only cast member in the entirety of Rani DeMuth’s short drama comedy and commands a lot of the screen with such an immense powerful and intense sadness.

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Rocky Ultimate Knockout Collection [4K Ultra HD/Digital]

Now Available from Warner Home Entertainment.

This isn’t the ultimate Rocky Collection. I’m sure Warner is planning a big deluxe set with all the bells and whistles somewhere down the line because, while it is a very good set, it doesn’t have every Rocky chapter. Despite being a spin off, the “Creed” movies are “Rocky” movies to their very soul and should be included in the library. I don’t know if they’re waiting for “Creed III” or some anniversary, but “Creed” deserves its spot in this massive library alongside “Rocky III” and “Rocky.” They’re both wonderful films the same as Stallone’s creations are. Stallone has also expressed big interest in re-cutting “Rocky V” for re-release over the last few years, so if that ever gets off the ground, there’s room for another set down the road.

Nevertheless, for fans that wanted another go at the “Rocky” series, Warner releases an interesting and more thorough (thorougher?) collection.

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Interview with “Belief” Director, Christian Loubek

Now making the festival rounds, we had a discussion with Christian Loubek, the director of the drama short film “Belief.” It’s a very good movie about family, and personal sacrifice, and he discussed his background and how reality inspired his creation of the short film. Be sure to look out for “Belief” if you see it in the festival circuit.

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