In an age where high tech substitutes for talent, flashy visual effects serve as a distraction and large stage productions separates the audience from the performer, there is one man in the world of “Magic” that performs on pure … Read More
Writer/director Gia Coppola recently spoke with “Breakthrough Entertainment” about her new drama “Palo Alto.” In “Palo Alto,” which opens Friday, May 23, Emma Roberts plays a young woman who is torn between an illicit flirtation with her soccer coach (James … Read More
Writer/director Joel Hopkins recently spoke with “Breakthrough Entertainment” about his new comedy “The Love Punch.” In “The Love Punch,” which opens Friday, May 23, Pierce Brosnan and Emma Thompson play a divorced couple who, after their pension is stolen by … Read More
Actor Dan Fogler recently spoke with “Breakthrough Entertainment” about his new comedy “Don Peyote,” which he also wrote and directed. In “Don Peyote,” which opens Friday, May 16, Fogler plays an unemployed stoner who suffers a midlife crisis over his … Read More
Among the new movies that were released Friday, May 16 are a drama starring the late Philip Seymour Hoffman, an update on a 60-year-old monster movie franchise and a new entry in the Disney sports movie canon. ‘Don Peyote’ Dan … Read More
Actor Patrick Sabongui recently spoke with “Breakthrough Entertainment” about his role in the new actioner “Godzilla.” In “Godzilla,” which opens Friday, May 16, the world’s most famous monster is pitted against malevolent creatures who, bolstered by humanity’s scientific arrogance, threaten … Read More
Among the new movies that were released Friday, May 9 are a comedy about parenting just in the knick of time for Mother’s Day, a comedy in which Seth Rogen and Zac Efron play feuding neighbors and a found-footage comedy … Read More
Actor Sean Astin recently spoke with “Breakthrough Entertainment” about his role in the new comedy “Moms’ Night Out.” In “Moms’ Night Out,” which opens Friday, May 9, Sarah Drew plays one of several moms who entrust their children to their … Read More
Writer Roger Stanton Baum recently spoke with “Breakthrough Entertainment” about “Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return,” the new animated adventure based on his book “Dorothy of Oz.” In “Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return,” which opens Friday, May 9, Lea Michele voices … Read More
Director Nigel Cole recently spoke with “Breakthrough Entertainment” about his new comedy “The Wedding Video.” In “The Wedding Video,” which opens Friday, May 9, Lucy Punch and Robert Webb play a newly married couple whose best man (Rufus Hound) decides … Read More
Writer/director Karl Mueller recently spoke with “Breakthrough Entertainment” about his new thriller “Mr. Jones.” In “Mr. Jones,” which will be available beginning Tuesday, May 6 on Blu-ray and DVD, Jon Foster and Sarah Jones play a couple who move to … Read More
Among the new movies that were released Friday, May 2 are a superhero sequel, a dramedy about a middle-aged male hustler and a dramatic thriller set within the confines of a car. ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’ Andrew Garfield reprises his … Read More
Writer/director Steven Knight recently spoke with “Breakthrough Entertainment” about his new drama “Locke.” In “Locke,” which opens Friday, May 2, Tom Hardy plays a successful construction manager whose life is drastically changed by a series of phone calls while he … Read More
Actor Macon Blair recently spoke with “Breakthrough Entertainment” about his role in the new revenge thriller “Blue Ruin.” In “Blue Ruin,” which opens Friday, May 2, Blair plays a mysterious outsider whose quiet life is turned upside down when he … Read More
Among the new movies that were released Friday, April 25 are a crime dramedy about a convicted safe cracker, a comedic caper penned by Joel and Ethan Coen and a dramatic thriller that aims to throw viewers off-kilter. ‘Dom Hemingway’ … Read More
Writer/director Richard Shepard recently spoke with “Breakthrough Entertainment” about his new crime dramedy “Dom Hemingway.” In “Dom Hemingway,” which opens Friday, April 25, Jude Law plays a notorious safe-cracker who, after spending 12 years in prison for keeping his mouth … Read More
Director Mark Schmidt recently spoke with “Breakthrough Entertainment” about his new historical drama “Walking with the Enemy.” In “Walking with the Enemy,” which opens Friday, April 25, Jonas Armstrong plays a young man who who, in Hungary during the final … Read More
Writer/director Zack Parker recently spoke with “Breakthrough Entertainment” about his new dramatic thriller “Proxy.” In “Proxy,” which opens Friday, April 25, Alexia Rasmussen plays a woman who, having suffered a miscarriage after being brutally attacked by a hooded assailant, finds … Read More
Among the new movies that were released Friday, April 18 are a nature documentary about bears, a faith-based flick about a boy’s near-death experience and a science-fiction film in which Johnny Depp downloads his consciousness to a computer. ‘13 Sins’ … Read More
Writer/actor Marlon Wayans recently spoke with “Breakthrough Entertainment” about his role in the new comedy sequel “A Haunted House 2.” In “A Haunted House 2,” which opens Friday, April 18, Wayans reprises his role as a man who, having exorcised … Read More
Author Todd Burpo recently spoke with “Breakthrough Entertainment” about the new motion picture based on his bestselling book “Heaven is for Real.” In “Heaven is for Real,” which opens Wednesday, April 16, Greg Kinnear and Kelly Reilly portray a real-life … Read More
Among the new movies that were released Friday, April 11 are a comedy about a hostage situation at a radio station, a supernatural thriller about a haunted mirror and a crime dramedy about a Queens couple that takes on the … Read More
Writer/director Mike Flanagan, executive producer Jason Blum and producer Trevor Macy recently spoke with “Breakthrough Entertainment” about their new supernatural thriller “Oculus.” In “Oculus,” which opens Friday, April 11, Karen Gillan plays a woman who tries to exonerate her brother, … Read More
Among the new movies that were released Friday, April 4 are a comedy about dealing with infidelity, a superhero sequel starring Chris Evans and an actioner about a deadly Caribbean honeymoon. ‘10 Rules for Sleeping Around’ Chris Marquette, Tammin Sursok, … Read More
Actor Amaury Nolasco recently spoke with “Breakthrough Entertainment” about his role in the new action flick “In the Blood.” In “In the Blood,” which opens Friday, April 4, Gina Carano plays a woman whose new husband (Cam Gigandet) vanishes during … Read More
Actress Dee Wallace recently spoke with “Breakthrough Entertainment” about her upcoming appearance during a special screening of the classic horror flick “Cujo” at the 14th Annual Phoenix Film Festival. In “Cujo,” which will screen 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 4 at … Read More
The absolute best and brightest among this year’s competition features at the Phoenix Film Festival include a road dramedy about a young artist’s search for an old record, a dramedy about a filmmaker’s search for perfect love, a musical dramedy about … Read More
Writer/director Thomas Beatty and co-director Rebecca Fishman recently spoke with “Breakthrough Entertainment” about their new dramedy “Teddy Bears.” In “Teddy Bears” – which screens 5:15 p.m. Friday, April 4, 11:15 a.m. Saturday, April 5 and 2:15 p.m. Sunday, April 6 … Read More
Director Jill D’Agnenica, writer/actress Maggie Baird and actor Finneas O’Connell recently spoke with “Breakthrough Entertainment” about their new musical dramedy “Life Inside Out.” In “Life Inside Out” – which screens 10:50 a.m. Friday, April 4, 3:25 p.m. Saturday, April 5 … Read More
Writer/director Juli Jackson recently spoke with “Breakthrough Entertainment” about her new road dramedy “45RPM.” In “45RPM” – which screens 7:25 p.m. Friday, April 4, 12:55 p.m. Saturday, April 5 and 11:55 a.m. Sunday, April 6 at Harkins Scottsdale 101 as … Read More
Writer/director Howard Goldberg recently spoke with “Breakthrough Entertainment” about his new dramedy “Jake Squared.” In “Jake Squared” – which screens 1:10 p.m. Friday, April 4, 4:55 p.m. Saturday, April 5 and 9:55 a.m. Sunday, April 6 at Harkins Scottsdale 101 … Read More
Phoenix Film Festival President and Founder Chris LaMont recently spoke with “Breakthrough Entertainment” about this year’s event, which will take place Thursday, April 3-Thursday, April 10 at Harkins Scottsdale 101. Listen to “Breakthrough Entertainment’s” full interview with LaMont by clicking … Read More
Among the new movies that were released Friday, March 28 are a biopic about a famed civil rights leader and labor organizer, a thriller about brutal bets and a romantic comedy about Iranian-Americans. ‘Blood Ties’ Clive Owen and Billy Crudup … Read More
Director Diego Luna recently spoke with “Breakthrough Entertainment” about his new biopic “Cesar Chavez.” In “Cesar Chavez,” which opens Friday, March 28, Michael Peña portrays a man who, torn between his duties as a husband and father and his commitment … Read More
Actor Ethan Embry recently spoke with “Breakthrough Entertainment” about his role in the new dark comedy “Cheap Thrills.” In “Cheap Thrills,” which opens Friday, March 28, Pat Healy plays a struggling family man who, along with his friend (Embry), is … Read More
Actor Marshall Manesh recently spoke with “Breakthrough Entertainment” about his role in the new romantic comedy “Shirin in Love.” In “Shirin in Love,” which opens Friday, March 28, Nazanin Boniadi plays a young Iranian-American who, despite being engaged for years … Read More
Actor Jamie Bamber recently spoke with “Breakthrough Entertainment” about his role in the new crime thriller “John Doe: Vigilante.” In “John Doe: Vigilante,” which opened Friday, March 21, Jamie Bamber plays an ordinary man who fights violence the only way … Read More
Among the new movies that were released Friday, March 21 are a horror flick about body-snatchers, the latest young adult book series to be adapted for the silver screen and an intellectual thriller that asks audiences to come to their … Read More
Actors Jai Courtney and Miles Teller recently spoke with “Breakthrough Entertainment” about their roles in the new action adventure “Divergent.” In “Divergent,” which opens Friday, March 21, Shailene Woodley plays a young woman who is warned that she is Divergent … Read More
Writer/director Joe Begos recently spoke with “Breakthrough Entertainment” about his new horror flick “Almost Human.” In “Almost Human,” which opens Friday, March 21, Josh Ethier plays a man named Mark who disappears from his home in a brilliant flash of … Read More
Writer/director Kelly Dolen and co-writer Stephen M. Coates recently spoke with “Breakthrough Entertainment” about their new crime thriller “John Doe: Vigilante.” In “John Doe: Vigilante,” which opens Friday, March 21, Jamie Bamber plays an ordinary man who fights violence the … Read More
Among the new movies that were released Friday, March 14 are a dramedy in which Sam Rockwell plays a pill-popping pharmacist, writer/director Wes Anderson’s latest quirky creation and the cinematic adaptation of a popular video game. ‘The Art of the … Read More
Writers/directors Geoff Moore and David Posamentier recently spoke with “Breakthrough Entertainment” about their new dramedy “Better Living Through Chemistry.” In “Better Living Through Chemistry,” which opens Friday, March 14, Sam Rockwell plays a straight-laced pharmacist whose uneventful life spirals out … Read More
Among the new movies that were released Friday, March 7 are a thriller pitting John Cusack against Robert De Niro and a documentary about the extremely abrasive Elaine Stritch. ‘The Bag Man’ John Cusack plays a criminal who bides his … Read More
Writer/director David Grovic recently spoke with “Breakthrough Entertainment” about his new thriller “The Bag Man.” In “The Bag Man,” which opens Friday, March 7, John Cusack plays a criminal who bides his time at a seedy motel, waiting for his … Read More
Seasoned filmmaker Ben Altarescu and Fivestar Basketball social media reporter Zack Samberg recently spoke with “Breakthrough Entertainment” about their new short documentary “The Book of Lone Peak.” “The Book of Lone Peak,” which is now available on iTunes, tells the … Read More
Among the new movies that were released Friday, Feb. 28 are a dramedy about a young woman who works at a sex shop, a romantic comedy centered around the National Air Sex Championships and a thriller that takes place 30,000 … Read More
Director Thomas Morgan and producer Angela Bernhard Thomas recently spoke with “Breakthrough Entertainment” about their new documentary “Waiting for Mamu.” “Waiting for Mamu,” which screens 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 and 9 a.m. Sunday, March 2 at the Sedona Film … Read More
Among the new movies that were released Friday, Feb. 21 are a romantic dramedy about a perpetual screw-up who falls in love with a mental patient and an action adventure about one of the most well-known volcanic eruptions of all … Read More
Among the new movies that were released Friday, Feb. 14 are an actioner that previously played in competition at the Phoenix Film Festival, a romantic drama starring Alex Pettyfer and a sci-fi flick set in 2028 Detroit. ‘Down and Dangerous’ … Read More
