by admin | Jul 30, 2025 | FirstShowing News
First Look Teaser for ‘Nuremberg’ Movie with Russell Crowe as Göring
by Alex Billington
July 30, 2025
Source: YouTube
“You want to know why it happened here? Because people let it happen.” Sony Pictures Classics debuted an early teaser trailer for Nuremberg, a new film written and directed by screenwriter James Vanderbilt, the second feature he has directed (after producing and writing many other movies). Adapted from the book titled “The Nazi and the Psychiatrist” by Jack El-Hai, the film is set around the famous Nuremberg Trials from 1945-1946 in Germany. It’s set to premiere at the 2025 Toronto Film Festival first, before arriving to watch in theaters this November. A WWII psychiatrist evaluates Nazi leaders before the Nuremberg trials, growing increasingly obsessed with understanding evil as he forms a disturbing bond with Hermann Göring. “The world will bear witness…” A recreation of the iconic Nuremberg trials, where it was determined that “following orders” was not a valid excuse. Starring Russell Crowe as Nazi Hermann Göring, Rami Malek as Douglas Kelley, Michael Shannon as Robert H. Jackson, Leo Woodall, Richard E. Grant, John Slattery, Mark O’Brien, Colin Hanks, Lydia Peckham, and Wrenn Schmidt. Only a first look with less than 60 seconds of footage so far. It seems they want to remind us of how fascism can take over minds.
Here’s the first look teaser trailer for James Vanderbilt’s film Nuremberg, direct from SPC’s YouTube:
The Allies, led by the unyielding chief prosecutor, Robert H. Jackson (Michael Shannon), have the task of ensuring the Nazi regime answers for the unveiled horrors of the Holocaust while a US Army psychiatrist (Rami Malek) is locked in a dramatic psychological duel with the former Reichsmarschall Herman Göring (Russell Crowe). Nuremberg is written & directed by the American writer / producer James Vanderbilt, making his second feature film after directing Truth previously. He also produced many films and wrote the screenplays for The Rundown, Zodiac, The Losers, The Amazing Spider-Man 1 & 2, White House Down, Truth, Murder Mystery 1 & 2, Fountain of Youth. Based on the book titled “The Nazi and the Psychiatrist” written by Jack El-Hai. It’s produced by Bradley J. Fischer, Cherilyn Hawrysh, István Major, Paul Neinstein, Richard Saperstein, William Sherak, Frank Smith, Benjamin Tappan, James Vanderbilt. This will premiere at the 2025 Toronto Film Festival this fall. Sony Pictures Classics will debut Vanderbilt’s Nuremberg film in select US theaters starting November 7th, 2025 later this year. First impression? Who’s interested in it?
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by admin | Jul 30, 2025 | FirstShowing News
Dylan O’Brien & James Sweeney in Awkward Comedy ‘Twinless’ Trailer
by Alex Billington
July 30, 2025
Source: YouTube
“You know how people say, just be yourself – like, what version of me?” Roadside Attraction has debuted the official trailer for an acclaimed indie film titled Twinless, a very awkward new romantic comedy from filmmaker James Sweeney. This initially premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year and was proclaimed one of the best comedies of the festival by many critics. Twinless stars Dylan O’Brien twice – he plays two twin brothers, Roman and Rocky, one of whom is killed early in the film. The remaining brother visits a support group and befriends another grieving man there named Dennis. The two strike up a close friendship which starts to become something more, until secrets from both of them are revealed. Don’t want to give it away! James Sweeney (also the film’s writer and director) co-stars as Dennis, with a small indie cast including Aisling Franciosi and Lauren Graham. It already has an impressive 96% on RT so far, with reviews saying it’s “dark, funny, and emotionally honest.” A unique film with bold twists and turns.
Here’s the official trailer for James Sweeney’s indie film Twinless, direct from Roadside’s YouTube:
In Twinless, two young men meet in a twin support group and form an unlikely friendship. Roman (Dylan O’Brien) and Dennis (James Sweeney) both are searching for solace and an identity without their other halves, becoming inseparable outside of the group. But when Roman meets Dennis’ ebullient co-worker, Marcie (Aisling Franciosi), all is revealed to be not what it seems, as each man harbors secrets that could unravel everything about their connection. Twinless is written & directed by American indie actor / writer / filmmaker James Sweeney, director of the film Straight Up, plus many other short films previously. It’s produced by David Permut and James Sweeney. This initially premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, and it also played at the Tribeca Film Festival. Roadside Attractions will debut Sweeney’s Twinless film in select US theaters starting on September 5th, 2025 coming up this fall. Want to watch?
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by admin | Jul 30, 2025 | FirstShowing News
Must See Trailer for NYC Romance ‘Love, Brooklyn’ with André Holland
by Alex Billington
July 30, 2025
Source: YouTube
“You have any evening plans?” Greenwich Entertainment has unveiled the official trailer for an indie film titled Love, Brooklyn, which first premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year to many warm reviews. It’s now set for release in theaters at the end of August with more screens during September. A writer in Brooklyn navigates complicated relationships with his ex, an art gallery owner, and his current lover, a newly-single mother,, with the support of his best friend. A modern romance set against the rapidly changing landscape of Brooklyn, New York. It’s one of my favorite films from Sundance (here’s my glowing review) touching upon many aspects of NYC life – from gentrification to relationships and everything else. Starring André Holland, with Nicole Beharie and DeWanda Wise as his two lovers, plus Roy Wood Jr., Cassandra Freeman, and Cadence Reese. Executive produced / mentored by Steven Soderbergh as director Rachael Holder’s feature debut. There’s so many aspects of this film that I love, especially how he rides his bicycle everywhere. It’s a light, uplifting, honest film about modern romance & making choices.
Here’s the official trailer (+ poster) for Rachael Holder’s film Love, Brooklyn, direct from YouTube:
Three longtime Brooklynites navigate careers, love, loss, and friendship against the rapidly changing landscape of their beloved city. André Holland is perfect as freewheeling Roger, meeting his match in no-bullshit Nicole (DeWanda Wise), who’s unafraid to call his bluffs as she navigates dating with a young daughter in tow. Nicole Beharie charms as Casey, a woman endeavoring to understand the renegotiation of her relationship with Roger as the evolving arts scene impacts her gallery. Holder guides her actors to do some of their best work as they face the challenge of accepting change in a city transforming around them. Love, Brooklyn is directed by American indie filmmaker Rachael Holder, now making her feature directorial debut after episodes of series “I Love Bekka & Lucy”, “Dickinson”, “Amber Brown”, and “Run the World” previously. The screenplay is written by Paul Zimmerman. Produced by Maurice Anderson, Patrick Wengler, Kate Sharp, Liza Zusman, and André Holland. This initially premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year (read our review). Greenwich Ent. will debut Rachael Holder’s Love, Brooklyn film in select US theaters starting August 29th, 2025 – expanding into more theaters in September. Any good?
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by admin | Jul 30, 2025 | FirstShowing News
New Trailer for Jean-Jacques Beineix’s ‘Diva’ Thriller 4K Restoration
by Alex Billington
July 30, 2025
Source: YouTube
“A piece of divine madness.” Rialto Pictures & Studiocanal have unveiled the new official restoration trailer for the stylish thriller Diva from 1981, which is getting a 4K re-release this year. Diva is the influential 1982 Neo-Noir thriller by the late director Jean-Jacques Beineix – an “arthouse sensation, playing for over a year in some cinemas, nabbing four French Césars (including Best First Film, Best Music, Best Sound, and Philippe Rousselot’s cinematography), and launched the cinema du look, an explosion of visually stunning, punk-inspired, super-cool French movies in the early ’80s, soon followed by the films of Luc Besson & Leos Carax.” Two tapes, two Parisian mob killers, one corrupt policeman, an opera fan, a teenage thief, and the coolest philosopher ever filmed all twist their way through an intricate and stylish French-language thriller. Starring opera singer Wilhelmenia Fernandez, Richard Bohringer, and Frédéric Andréi. This 4K restoration of Diva was produced from the original 35mm negative & sound negative. Then scanned in 4K by TransPerfect Media & finalized by Studiocanal. This is lookin’ better than ever! Definitely worth a watch.
Here’s the new 4K restoration trailer (+ poster) for Jean-Jacques Beineix’s Diva, direct from YouTube:
Two tapes, two Parisian mob killers, one corrupt policeman, an opera fan, a teenage thief and the coolest philosopher ever filmed all twist their way through an intricate and stylish thriller. Jean-Jacques Beineix’s visionary debut was hailed as “the height of cinematic imagination” by the NY Times, “brilliant … a visual extravaganza” by film critic Roger Ebert, and also “a piece of divine madness” by Rolling Stone. Diva is directed by French filmmaker Jean-Jacques Beineix (who passed away in 2022), his first feature film at the time before going on to make The Moon in the Gutter (1983) and Betty Blue (1986) after. The screenplay is written by Jean-Jacques Beineix & Jean Van Hamme; adapted from the novel of the same name written by Delacorta aka Daniel Odier. Produced by Serge Silberman & Irène Silberman. This initially premiered at the 1981 Toronto Film Festival years ago – it didn’t open in the US until April 1982. Rialto Pictures will re-release Jean-Jacques Beineix’s Diva film in 4K in select US theaters (at IFC Center in NYC first) starting on August 22nd, 2025 coming soon – and also in UK cinemas starting in October. Anyone want to watch it?
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by admin | Jul 29, 2025 | FirstShowing News
Charming US Trailer for ‘My Sunshine’ Japanese Coming-of-Age Film
by Alex Billington
July 29, 2025
Source: YouTube
“You want to impress Sakura… don’t you?” Film Movement has debuted the official US trailer for a lovely little Japanese indie film titled My Sunshine, made by filmmaker Hiroshi Okuyama. This first premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival last year and already opened in Japan last year, with stops at many other festivals as well. Set over the course of one winter on the quiet island of Hokkaido in Japan. Described as a “heartwarming coming of age drama buoyed by its picturesque cinematography and beautiful score.” Two young skaters, polar opposites in personality, are teamed up by their coach to train as a figure skating duo. Their growing bond begins to blur the lines between partners and more as winter unfolds. Starring Sosuke Ikematsu, Keitatsu Koshiyama, and Kiara Nakanishi. The charming film got mostly solid reviews at the festivals. “Guided by the beauty of the landscape and the nostalgia of childhood, Okuyama constructs a quiet narrative buoyed by an understated charm.” This is a nice trailer introducing the kids and their coach.
Here’s the official US trailer (+ poster) for Hiroshi Okuyama’s film My Sunshine, direct from YouTube:
One winter on the island Hokkaido, a young boy named Takuya has resigned himself to the fact that he’s the worst player on his hockey team. While practicing, he becomes transfixed by the figure skaters who share the ice rink, particularly Sakura, a rising star from Tokyo. Her coach, Arakawa, takes an interest in Takuya, seeing himself in the young boy. He pairs the two & trains them as a competitive ice-dancing duo. The two kids eventually grow closer and form a deep bond with their supportive coach. But as the winter continues, unspoken feelings begin to surface & the harmony among the trio begins to falter. My Sunshine, also titled ぼくのお日さま in Japanese, is written and directed by Japanese filmmaker Hiroshi Okuyama, director of the film Jesus previously and the series “The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House”. Produced by Toshikazu Nishigaya, Yuki Nishimiya, Masa Sawada. This initially premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival last year, and it already opened in theaters in Japan last fall. Film Movement will debut Okuyama’s My Sunshine in select US theaters starting September 12th, 2025. For more details visit their official site.
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by admin | Jul 29, 2025 | FirstShowing News
Watch: Emma Stone in Yorgos Lanthimos’ ‘Beth’s Farm’ Music Video
by Alex Billington
July 29, 2025
Source: YouTube
“This world is quiet, and this soul is calm… And nobody dies on Beth’s farm.” How about an amuse-bouche before the next Yorgos Lanthimos meal later this year! Focus Features & the music label untitled (recs) have debuted a music video for a song from composer / musician Jerskin Fendrix. You’ll recognize his name, as Jerskin Fendrix was nominated for an Academy Award for his score for Lanthimos’ film Poor Things (he also scored Kinds of Kindness). Fendrix is also scoring Lanthimos next new film titled Bugonia, which also stars Emma Stone – it will premiere at the 2025 Venice Film Festival and open in theaters later this fall. The three of them also got together again to shoot this music video on a farm somewhere in England. Yorgos states: “It was lovely to team up again with Emma and a number of people that we have been working with for quite a while to contribute a bit of film narrative to what I think is a remarkable second personal album by our very important artistic collaborator and friend.” The video is out now & can be seen below. Have fun.
Thanks to Focus Features for debuting this music video – via Jerskin Fendrix’s YouTube. “We’re born in the grass to suck on the field, look closely and there’s milk underneath everything you see… Every rock, every pine tree. We dance in the barn, step out into the mud. You’re laughing and the moonlight’s shining bright across the crops. There’s no pain here, there’s no blood here. And your eyes shine like two pearls…” This music video for “Beth’s Farm” is directed by acclaimed Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos, director of My Best Friend, Kinetta, Dogtooth, Alps, The Lobster, The Killing of a Sacred Deer, The Favourite, Poor Things, and this year’s Bugonia. The song is written, produced & performed by English musician Jerskin Fendrix – from his new album titled “Once Upon A Time. . . In Shropshire” releasing in October this year. The album is “a love letter to something that once existed – a shining, rose-tinted childhood and the lives that made it.” For more info, head to YouTube. To view more shorts (+ music videos), click here. Thoughts?
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