Ellissinema Podcast

From Director Rose Glass comes an electric new love story; reclusive gym manager Lou falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Vegas in pursuit of her dream. But their love ignites violence, pulling them into the web of Lou's criminal family. Starring Kristen Stewart, Katy O'Brian, Ed Harris, Dave Franco, Anna Baryshnikov, Jena Malone, and more. Edited by Mark Towns Music by Clint Mansell Cinematography by Ben Fordesman Written by Rose Glass and Weronika Tofilska Directed by Rose Glass

Ben is a former CIA station chief whose world comes crashing down after his wife, a former operative, dies in a terrible accident. Soon, a cryptic message sends him back into the shadowy underworld of Eastern Europe, teaming up with a former adversary to unravel a conspiracy that challenges everything he knew about his wife and the agency that he worked for. Starring Aaron Eckhart, Olga Kurylenko, Alex Pettyfer, Chris Petrovski, Laetitia Eido, Nick Moran, Daniel Bernhardt, and more. Music by Sean Murray Cinematography by Jonathan Hall Edited by Richard Blackburn and Matthew Lorentz Written by George Mahaffey Directed by Jesse V. Johnson

After a mother (Ando Sakura) discovers that teacher's bullying is behind her young son's sudden strange beahvior, she storms into his school demanding an explanation. Continually left without satifactory answers-and with an increasingly distressed child-she furiously escalates her concerns to the school board and the media. But as the story unfolds through the multilayerd perspectives of mother, teacher, and child, the real truth gradually emerges-and proves much more complex than anyone could have expected. Starring Sakura Ando, Eita Nagayama, Soya Kurokawa, Hinata Hiiragi, Mitsuki Takahata, Akihiro Kakuta, Shido Nakamura, and Yuko Tanaka Music by Ryuichi Sakamoto Cinematography by Ryuto Kondo Screenplay by Yuji Sakamoto Edited and Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda

A prequel to The Admiral: Roaring Currents-the most-watched film in Korean history-Hansan: Rising Dragon depicts the Battle of Hansando. In 1592, Admiral Yi Sun-sin and fleet faced off against the might of the invading Japanese navy and its formidable warships. As the Korean forces fall into crisis, the admiral resorts to using his secret weapon, the dragon headships known as geobukseon, to change the tide of this epic battle at sea. Starring Park Hae-il, Byun Yo-han, Ahn Sung-ki, Son Hyun-joo, Kim Sung-kyu, Kim Sung-kyun. Kim Hyang-gi, Ok Taec-yeon, and more. Music by Kim Tae-seong Cinematography by Kim Tae-sung Edited by Hyun-Gun Ahn and Gang-hee Lee Written by Han-min Kim and Hong-gi Yun Directed by Han-min Kim

Dev Patel achieves an astonishing, tour-de-force feature directing debut with an action thriller about one man's quest for vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and continue to sytemically victimize the poor and powerless. Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask, he is beaten bloody by more popular fighters for cash. After years of suppressed rage, Kid discovers a way to infiltrate the enclave of the city's sinister elite. As his childhood trauma boils over, his mysteriously scarred hands unleash an explosive campaign of retribution to settle the score with the men who took everything from him. Starring Dev Patel, Sharlto Copley, Sobhita Dhulipala, Pitobash, Vipin Sharma, Ashwini Kalsekar, Adithi Kalkunte, Sikandar Kher, and Makarand Deshpande. Edited by Joe Galdo, David Jancso, and Tim Murrell Music by Jed Kurzel Cinematography by Sharone Meir Written by Paul Angunawela abd John Collee Directed by Dev Patel

In this sequel to the popular The Witch: Subversion, the story moves awar from a confined secret lab and out into the real world after a mysterious girl emerges as the soul survivor of a bloody raid on the top-secret research facility behind the clandestine Witch Program. She is quickly rescued by a couple who understands the level of threat the girl now faces. However, as the assassins tasked with locating and silencing the girl move closer, the lives of all three are in grave danger. Starring Cynthia, Jo Min-soo, Kim Da-mi, Sung Yoo-bin, Park Eun-bin, Seo Eun-soo, Justin John Harvey, Jin Goo, and more. Music by Mowg Cinematography by Young-ho Kim Written and Directed by Park Hoon-Jung

Based on the classic wuxia novel Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils by Jin Yong. Qiao Feng, the respected leader of a roving band of martial artists, the Beggar's Gang, is wrongfully accused of murder and is subsequently exiled. Qiao Feng goes on the run in search of answers about his own mysterious origin story-and the unknown enemies working to destroy him from the shadows. Starring Donnie Yen, Wu Yue, Chen Yuqi, Cya Liu, Wai Ying Hung, Cheung Siu Fai, Wong Kwan Hing, Du Yumung, Lui Leung Wai, Tsui Siu Ming, and many more. Art Direction by Liu Shi Yun Edited by Ka-Wing Cinematography by Chan Chi Ying Action Direction by Kenji Tanigaki and Donnie Yen Action Choreography by Yan Hua and Zhang Chao Directed by Donnie Yen and Ka-Wai Lam

After his devastatingly fast, samurai-style combat approach sets filmmakers against him, a legendary action star films his own movie-on turf claimed by feauding Yakuza gangs, including one of Japan's most deadly martial arts assassins. Starring Tak Sakaguchi, Togo Ishii, Sho Aoyagi, Itsuji Itao, Rumika Fukuda, Keisuke Horibe, Kenjiro Ishimaru, Ohji Hiroi, Norhisa Hiranuma, Taro Suruga, Kohei Fukuyama, Kanon Harumi, and more. Cinematography by Jiroyuki Ozawa Stunt/Action Direction by Kensuke Sonomura Written and Directed by Yudai Yamaguchi

Today on the show, Ian and Eshom Nelms join the show to discuss their most recent release, Red Right Hand. Red Right Hand stars Orlando Bloom, Andie MacDowell, Garret Dillahunt, Chapel Oaks, Scott Haze, Nicholas Logan, Kenneth Miller, Mo McRae, and more. Music by the Mondo Boys Edited by Traton Lee Cinematography by Johnny Derango Written by Jonathan Easley Directed by Eshom and Ian Nelms RED RIGHT HAND IS STREAMING EVERYWHERE NOW!

Friend of the show, filmmaker Seth Landau joins me as we take a look at his biting satire, Take Out. We talk about how the film came to be, the long road to find a streaming platform, working with method and character actors, and why this piece is still relevant today. Starring Seth Landau, Judd Omen, Yeni Alvarez, Ken Kolb, Justin Walker, Keri Maroone, and more. Edited by Greg Robbins Music by Dan Silver Cinematography by Vincent Pascoe Produced, Written, and Directed by Seth Landau

As a Christmas blizzard rages outside, Faith, a nurse, keeps her daughter Charm locked in her room in the hopes to fight off a mysterious affliction. When drifters Kory and Liz break in seeking shelter, they quickly discover that Faith's relationship with Charm stretches the limits of dysfunction, and both of them are concealing the malevolent fifth houseguest lurking in the shadows. Starring Chrissy Metz, Scout Taylor-Compton, Annalise Basso, Connor Paolo, George Schichtle, and more. Production Design by Jeffrey McLeid Special Creature Effects by Ill Willed Productions Creature Design by Tate Steinsiek Music by Matthew O'Malley Cinematography by Alexander Chinnici Written by Shannon Wells Produced, Edited, and Directed by Damien LeVeck

Brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist, a young woman runs off with a lawyer on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, she grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation. Starring Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe, Ramy Youssef, Jerrod Carmichael, and more. Production Design by Shona Heath and James Price Music by Jerskin Fendrix Edited by Yorgos Mavropsaridis Cinematography by Robbie Ryan Written by Tony McNamara Novel by Alasdair Gray Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos

Four retired assassins sping back into action when they cross paths with a straight-arrow cop who is determined to track down an elusive murderer that has something to do with their shared path. Starring Abimana Aryasatya, Putri Marino, Lutesha, Arie Kriting, Kristo Immanuel, Marthino Lio, Michelle Tahalea, Budi Ros, Donny Damara, Kho Michael, and more. Choreography by Trisna Irawan and Rickey Saldian Edited by Dina Amanda Director of Photography by Batara Goempar Written by Timo Tjahjanto and Johanna Wattimena Directed by Timo Tjahjanto

Gentle, easy-going Or Kia moves from the countryside to Kuala Lumpur to work for his cousin and best friend Ah Soon, a mid-level gangster and enforcer. While Or Kia works hard to put a sister through school, Ah Soon cares for an unstable girlfriend prone to mysterious disappearances. As they both sink deeper into a nocturnal worls of debts, drugs, and betrayal, Or Kia's loyalties are strained when Ah Soon falls out of favor with the bosses and tries to escape the business. Starring Sunny Pang, Pete Teo, Chua Thien See, Loh Bak Lai, and Mohan Raman Music by Siew Jye and Ronnie Khoo Cinematography by J. Ishmael Edited, Written, and Directed by James Lee

Today on the show, The People's Rapper, Jon Connor, talks about the release of his new album "III" on Even.biz, releasing his album independently, speaking from the heart, learning from his mistakes, and trying to share his wisdom with others. We even got some wrestling and movie talk in there. Enjoy! You can find the album "III," his merch, music videos, a documentary, and more on EVEN.BIZ. Go show some support! Go right now!

Musician Dave Neabore of Dog Eat Dog joins the show. We talk about his most recent 4-track EP release, Star Feels. We also chat about his upcoming tour, future music, and how passion is why we do what we do. You can stream Star Feels wherever you listen to your music.

An Australian supernatural horror film that follows a group of friends who discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand. They become hooked on a new thrill, until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces. Starring Sophie Wilde, Zoe Terakes, Miranda Otto, Joe Bird, Alexandra Jensen, Chris Alosio, Otis Dhanji, and more. Cinematography by Aaron McLisky Music by Cornel Wilczek Written by Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman Based on the concept by Daley Pearson Directed by Danny and Michael Philippou

Lyrical mastermind, Jon Connor, joins the show to talk about his come up, a family that keeps him humble, music that inspired him, favorite movies, and MOST importantly, the slew of projects he has coming out in 2023.

There's a hairy humanoid beat lurking in the Louisiana swamps, but only trapper Joe Canton (Jack Elam) has seen it and lived to tell the tale, and the other residents of Oil City, Louisiana don't talk about it. But that's not about to stop intrepifd grad students Pahoo (Dennis Fimple) and Rives (John David Carson), who are determined to track down the Bigfoot-like creature. Defying local sheriff Billy Carter (Bill Thurman), the duo trek deep into the wilds of Black Lake, and a series of frightening encounters make it clear the monster is no legend. Starring Jack Elam, Dennis Fimple, Dub Taylor, John David Carson, Bill Thurman, Jim McCullough Jr., and more. Music by Jaime Mendoza-Nava Cinematography by Dean Cundey Directed by Joy N. Houck Jr.

Two lifelong friends find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their relationship, with alarming consequences for both of them. Starring Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Kerry Condon, Barry Keoghan, and more. Music by Carter Burwell Cinematography by Ben Davis Written and DIrected by Martin McDonagh