Movies

One man takes on a Vampirical Patriarchy in the new trailer for Empire V

Published

1 year ago

06/29/2023

EMPIRE V follows a 19-year-old Moscow nobody who receives an invitation to join an elite and powerful echelon of society, only to discover the bloody secrets of a vampiric dictatorship who has controlled humanity since time immemorial.

After the start of the Ukrainian war and one week prior to the film’s release, it was pulled from theaters by the Kremlin, effectively making it a film without a country. The film stars popular Russian rapper Oxxymiron, whose anti-war stance has recently led to him being declared a “foreign agent” by the Kremlin, a designation used to attack the government’s critics and journalists.

From director Victor Ginzburg: “For me, Empire V was an opportunity to experiment in the vampire genre but within a uniquely challenging narrative structure: telling a post-modern Moscow love story against the backdrop of a ruthless satire of modern civilization while retaining Pelevin’s brutal eye for the ironies of Russian society. Of course, there was the opportunity to design and create never before seen worlds and creatures. For the first time in my life, when I was confronted with the ugly specter of state censorship, it was a heartbreaking feeling for me and for all the people who put years of work and love into this film. The same goes for literally millions of Russian fans that have been waiting for the release, many of whom helped crowdfund this truly independent film.”

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DALLAS: Win an advanced virtual screening for “Culpa Tuya”

Published

1 week ago

12/14/2024

Ted (Steady)

FOR A CHANCE TO WIN, CHOOSE YOUR CITY LINK BELOW

Screening takes place Wed, December 18 @ 7:00pm CST. Film available for 36 hours.

DALLAS – Register here

In this highly anticipated sequel to the international sensation Culpa Mía, Noah and Nick’s passionate romance faces new challenges. Despite their parents’ efforts to keep them apart, their love seems unbreakable. However, as Nick dives into his career and Noah heads off to college, they’re thrust into unfamiliar worlds filled with temptations and new connections. As they navigate the complexities of young adulthood, their relationship is put to the ultimate test. With external forces threatening to tear them apart and their family’s reputation hanging in the balance, Noah and Nick must fight harder than ever to keep their love alive.

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Texas Residents: Win Advanced Screening Passes to ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’

Published

1 week ago

12/12/2024

Ted (Steady)

FOR A CHANCE TO WIN, CHOOSE YOUR CITY LINK BELOW

Screenings take place Tue December 17 @ 5:00 pm CST. Arrive early! Seating is limited.

AUSTIN – Use code: PtzpZ43839
Location: Regal Westgate Stadium 11
4477 South Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78745

DALLAS – Use code: lAyXH79443
Location: Cinemark West Plano and XD
3800 Dallas Pwky, Plano, TX 75093

HOUSTON – Use code: KvDOG36581
Location: Regal Edwards Houston Marq’E
7600 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77024

SAN ANTONIO – Use code: YCYPR02421
Location: Santikos Palladium IMAX
17703 W. IH-10, 78257

Sonic the Hedgehog returns to the big screen this holiday season in his most thrilling adventure yet. Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.

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Austin/San Antonio: Win a pair of advanced screening passes to “Mufasa: The Lion King”

Published

1 week ago

12/12/2024

Ted (Steady)

FOR A CHANCE TO WIN, CHOOSE YOUR CITY LINK BELOW

Screenings takes place Monday Dec 16 @ 7:00pm CST. Arrive early! Seating is limited.

AUSTIN – Use code: KAIjC85578
Location: AMC Barton Creek Square
2901 Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78746

SAN ANTONIO – Use code: oVqDC88404
Location: AMC Rivercenter 11
849 E. Commerce St., San Antonio, TX 78205

Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny—their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe.