Written and directed by Joy Hopwood, It’s Our Time will be available starting April 15, 2025. Courtesy photo, used with permission.
Romantic comedies, or rom-coms, hold a timeless charm that continue to captivate audiences. Blending humor with heart, they offer a lighthearted escape into worlds where love triumphs and laughter heals. Viewers are drawn to the chemistry between characters, the witty dialogue, and the hopeful endings that promise happiness despite obstacles. Rom-coms often mirror real-life relationships, making them relatable while still idealized enough to be comforting. Their universal themes of connection, vulnerability, and second chances resonate across cultures. In an often chaotic world, romantic comedies provide a feel-good refuge—a reminder that love, with a little humor, can be beautifully uncomplicated.
For fans of romantic comedies, here’s a new one that will be available on digital and on demand starting April 15, 2025: It’s Our Time.
It’s Our Time: Filmmaker Emilia Kong is about to be evicted and her screenplay might just be her ticket to success. But when her ruthless script funding officer falls for her best friend, Emilia’s plan spirals into a hilarious mess of misunderstandings, friendship, and love. It will be available on digital and on demand on April 15, 2025. (One Tree Entertainment, 2025)
Written & directed by Joy Hopwood Starring Peter Thurnwald (XO, Kitty), Tiana Hogben, Bianca Bradey
It’s Our Time movie still. Courtesy photo, used with permission.
The laugh out loud French comedy is coming to UK movie theatres. Photo: The Dukes
Like comedies? I do. Sometimes you need a laugh or two to get through the day. Comedies have long been a favorite genre for moviegoers, offering a much-needed escape from daily stress. With their lighthearted plots, witty dialogue, and exaggerated characters, they bring laughter and joy to audiences of all ages. Whether it’s slapstick humor, clever satire, or romantic comedy, these films create a sense of connection and shared amusement. Laughter has proven psychological benefits, reducing stress and boosting mood, making comedies an appealing choice for entertainment. From classic screwball comedies to modern-day laugh-out-loud hits, the genre continues to evolve while maintaining its timeless ability to uplift, entertain, and bring people together.
A new French comedy is coming to theaters in the UK starting today, March 14.
Tull Stories is excited to announce the launch of their new Joy of Cinema strand with the laugh-out-loud French comedy Oh My Goodness!.The film will be rolling into UK cinemas from 14th March. (Strike Media, 2025)
Oh My Goodness! (Juste Ciel!) features a stellar, eccentric cast of Valérie Bonneton, Camille Chamoux ,Claire Nadeau, Guilaine Londez, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Louise Malek, François Morel, and Jean-Michel Lahmi.
Oh My Goodness! – When the local nursing home finds itself in dire straits and in danger of falling to pieces, it’s down to Mother Veronique (Valérie Bonneton) and the five eccentric sisters of the convent of St. Benedict to find a way to help. Spotting a poster for a bike race with a €25,000 cash prize (and the incentive of a trip to the Vatican for the winner!), the sisters might just have their answer.
The only drawback is that they are terrible cyclists, and their rival convent, led by Mother Veronique’s childhood rival Mother Josephine (Sidse Babett Knudsen), have their own plans for the prize money – and just a little more experience…but God works in mysterious ways.
Fun and frothy, director Laurent Tirard’s hilariously absurd comedy will have you rolling in the aisles. The stunning landscapes of France’s Jura region provides a beautiful backdrop too.
Written by Cécile Larripa & Philippe Pinel, the film is a co-production between Les Films sur Mesure, Le Pacte and M6 Films.
Oh My Goodness! movie still. Courtesy photo, used with permission.
American Dreamer will be available for download in the UK beginning March 17. Courtesy photo, used with permission.
Dark comedies blend humor with darker, often taboo subjects, offering an unpredictable and thought-provoking viewing experience. They appeal to moviegoers who enjoy humor that challenges societal norms, pushing boundaries with themes like death, tragedy, or the absurdity of life. The contrast between the heavy subject matter and comedic delivery creates a unique emotional dynamic, allowing viewers to laugh at uncomfortable situations while contemplating deeper issues. This genre often attracts audiences who appreciate satire, irony, and the discomfort of confronting life’s harsh realities with humor, providing a cathartic release and a more nuanced reflection of the human condition.
London, UK – Plaion Pictures is thrilled to announce the UK release date for American Dreamer, which will be available on digital download from 17th March. (Strike Media, 2025)
Based on a true story, American Dreamer is the story of Dr. Phil Loder (Peter Dinklage), a low-level, adjunct professor of economics, whose grand dream of owning a home is tragically out of reach…until an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity comes his way when a lonely, childless, near-death widow (Shirley MacLaine) offers Phil her sprawling estate for pennies. But Phil quickly learns the deal is too good to be true and the American dream is not quite what it used to be.
From the writers behind St. Vincent and Hidden Figures, you’re invited to the open house for American Dreamer. Featuring hilarious supporting performances from Matt Dillon (The House That Jack Built), Danny Glover (Lethal Weapon), Danny Pudi (Community), Rebecca Olson (Kung Fu) and Kimberly Quinn (The Starling), is this American dream too good to be true?
Release Date: 17th March Formats: Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Virgin Movies, Sky Store, and Rakuten. Directed By: Paul Dektor Produced By: Theodore Melfi, Kim Quinn, Paul Dektor, Peter Dinklage, David Ginsberg, Toyo Shimano, Kevin Root Cast: Peter Dinklage, Shirley MacLaine, Matt Dillon Run Time: 98 mins
The holiday comedy Home-less for the Holidays stars WWE star Al Snow. Courtesy photo, used with permission.
Holiday movies have a unique charm that resonates with audiences, offering a sense of nostalgia, warmth, and joy. These films often center around themes of family, love, and togetherness, evoking feelings of comfort and happiness. Many holiday movies, whether set during Christmas, New Year’s, or other celebrations, feature heartwarming stories with uplifting messages. The familiar traditions, festive settings, and iconic characters create a magical atmosphere that draws people in. Whether romantic comedies, animated classics, or timeless dramas, holiday movies provide a perfect escape, making them a beloved tradition that brings people closer during the holiday season.
Just in time for the holiday season is the digital release of Home-less for the Holidays from Breaking Glass Pictures. If you’re looking for a movie to watch this weekend, it’s available to rent/buy on Amazon Prime Video and streaming on The Roku Channel.
Home-less for the Holidays – On Christmas Eve, a group of resourceful vagabonds plot their way into a magnificent mansion, outwitting the staff into believing that they are the owner’s long-lost relatives. Will they pull off their elaborate scheme, or find themselves back on the streets just in time for Christmas? Home-less for the Holidays is a heartwarming and hilarious tale of deception, discovery, and the true meaning of family during the holiday season. (Silk Road Entertainment, 2024)
Director: Whit Whitman
Cast: Al Snow (Kentucky Joe) John Wells (Edmond Griffiths) Douglas Vermeeren (Geoffrey Winterfeild) Darren Lee Cupp (Winston Winterfeild)
The out of body indie dramedy Me, Myself & The Void is now available for streaming on major Video On Demand platforms worldwide. Courtesy photo, used with permission.
Black comedies blend humor with darker themes, exploring taboo subjects like death, morality, and societal dysfunction. This genre often highlights the absurdity of life’s challenges, using satire to provoke thought while entertaining. By comparing comedic elements with grim scenarios, black comedies encourage audiences to confront uncomfortable truths and reflect on the human condition. Films like Dr. Strangelove and Fargo exemplify this style, revealing the complexities of human nature and the often absurd realities of existence. The humor can be unsettling, but it ultimately invites viewers to find laughter amid despair, creating a unique and memorable cinematic experience.
In today’s movie news, there’s a new comedy/black comedy out on digital: Me, Myself & The Void.
Los Angeles, CA--Echobend Pictures is excited to kick off their slate of exciting and original features with the worldwide video on demand release of Me Myself & The Void, a black comedy set in the human mind, where a man must confront…himself. Me Myself & The Void is available on digital platforms including Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video. (Justin Cook PR, 2024)
Me Myself & The Void is an Echobend Pictures feature directed by Timothy Hautekiet from a script he co-wrote with Nik Oldershaw. Jack De Sena (Avatar: The Last Airbender, All That) stars as a struggling comedian caught at a crossroads in his life, while trapped outside the bounds of space and time. He is forced to question who, where and what he is, reflecting on his life and those in it, including Chris W. Smith (De Sena’s comedy partner in their popular sketch comedy channel Chris and Jack) and Kelly Marie Tran (Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Raya and the Last Dragon).
The supporting cast is rounded out by Akilah Hughes, James Babson, Sophia Esperanza, Kristen Carey, Darren Dupree Washington, Danielle Dallas Roosa.
Me Myself & The Void world premiered at Dances with Films and went on to screen at fests around the world. At FilmQuest, Me Myself & The Void won the award for Best Ensemble Cast and scored nominations for Best Screenplay, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Editing and Best Score.
Ahead of the worldwide release, director/co-writer Hautekiet shared: “Above all else, I hope the film offers an engaging mystery with many laughs. I wanted to frame a whodunnit around a relationship and have our hero searching through his own memories for clues to uncover what happened. The film has an emphasis on mental health and seeks to start a conversation about modern relationships, ambition and isolation. This is the film I needed five years ago before I began to take my mental health seriously.”
A down on his luck stand-up finds himself in a void world, hovering precariously between life and death. It is in this void that our hero, Jack, must discern how he ended up face down on his bathroom floor and find a way out before it’s too late.
Me, Myself & The Void Producers: Ryan Blewett, Zubin Asaria, and Ryan Turner for Echobend, Executive Producer: Zubin Asaria Run Time: 85 minutes
Still from Me, Myself & The Void. Courtesy photo, used with permission.
The British crime-thriller comedy is now available for home entertainment. Courtesy photo, used with permission.
Just in time for the weekend, there’s another British crime-thriller comedy that is now available for home viewing. If you enjoy this genre of films, here’s some more information on Bermondsey Tales: Fall of the Roman Empire – a gritty dark comedy based on real events that tells the story of South London crime family, The Romans, as infighting, cozzers, and rival firms put everything they have worked for at risk. (Strike Media Ltd, 2024)
Kaleidoscope Entertainment and Seraphim Film Productions are delighted to announce the release of Bermondsey Tales: Fall of the Roman Empire. The British comedy crime-thriller, directed and written by Michael Head, is available now on DVD, Blu-ray and Digital Download.
Bermondsey Tales: Fall of the Roman Empire: London crime boss Mick Roman is deathly ill, and time is running out to find a successor. His only options are an aging consigliere or an impulsive enforcer, and neither are suitable to take the throne. Meanwhile, chaos reigns over the family who are coping with a paranoid ex-soldier, the return of a rebellious niece, and a drug-fueled business meeting in Amsterdam. With deceit, ambition and infighting on the rise, this Roman empire may be about to fall.
Gritty and unhinged in equal measure, Bermondsey Tales boasts a line-up of British stars including BAFTA-Nominee John Hannah, Frank Harper, Alan Ford, Adam Deacon, Vas Blackwood, Linda Robson, and Charlotte Kirk.
The British crime thriller/comedy will be available for digital download. Courtesy photo, used with permission.
Crime thrillers captivate audiences with their intricate plots, suspense, and morally ambiguous characters. These movies explore the darkest corners of human nature, exploring themes of justice, revenge, and redemption. Sometimes the line between hero and villain is razor-thin, making every twist a gripping journey into the depths of the human psyche. Mix in some comedy for tension relief, and you have a winning combination.
In today’s movie news, there’s a new crime thriller/comedy coming out soon that will be available in the UK for digital download.
Fugitive Films and Pink Flamingo Media Group have confirmed that the upcoming movie A Gangster’s Kiss will be released in the UK this summer. Directed by Ray Burdis, the British Crime/Comedy will be available for digital download starting June 24, 2024. (Strike Media Ltd, 2024)
A Gangster’s Kiss – For as long as Jack can remember, he and Danny have been friends, and Danny has always gotten Jack into trouble. He’s had a few brushes with the law and blows up half a high street before deciding to turn to acting. Everything is going well until Jack lands his first feature film role and Danny agrees to shadow ‘the family.’ Jack soon realizes he is way over his head with deadly and hilarious consequences.
A Gangster’s Kiss stars Charlie Clapham, John Hannah, Patsy Kensit, Sadie Frost, Michelle Collins, Martin Kemp, Vas Blackwood, Perry Benson, Sophie Rankin, Michael Head, Ray Burdis, Daniel O’Reilly, David Schaal, and Lady Colin Campbell.
A Gangster’s Kiss. Courtesy photo, used with permission.
The sci-fi metaphysical thriller Reflect will be released on cable Video On Demand and Digital HD on January 9, 2024. Courtesy photo, used with permission.
Cranked Up Films is excited to kick off their 2024 slate with the North American VOD release of Reflect, the feature film debut of writer/director/star Dana Kippel. The sci-fi metaphysical thriller follows a group of friends on a spiritual obstacle course hoping to improve their lives, but they don’t know they are being monitored by mysterious hooded entities, eager to take over their bodies. Reflect debuts on Digital VOD January 9, 2024, including Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and Vudu. (Justin Cook PR, 2024)
Dana Kippel headlines the film as Summer, rounded out by a cast including Grace Patterson, Jadelyn Breier, Marissa Patterson, Ariana Williams, Corey Brooks, Eric Scott Woods, Dash Katz, Maya Knell, Ryan Jack Connell, and Joe Filippone. Kippel produced under her Crazy Carrot Films shingle, alongside Zac Coats, Ryan Jack Connell, Brian Duss, Grace Patterson, Loan Thach, and Rhiannon Moller-Trotter. Michael DeLano of COTU Media served as executive producer.
Reflect world premiered at the Chandler International Film Festival and went on to screen at the Boston Science Fiction Film Festival, the Sydney Science Film Festival, and the ETHOS Film Awards International Film Festival.
Reflect –
Unhappy with her current relationship, Summer sets out on a road trip to Sedona, AZ, accompanied by her four gal pals to a spiritual obstacle course. Upon arriving, they are greeted by their uncanny host, Hermes who leads them into the vast desertscape which becomes the foreground for the interdimensional game show they unknowingly are participating in.
Transported, they begin a colorful, surrealistic journey of the soul, diving into issues surrounding trauma, mental health, and female relationships. The girls start to go missing one by one as we discover mysterious hooded figures are following them. As the tension rises, who will figure out how to escape this and become the last one standing, ultimately winning The Game of Life?
Movers Ultimate is available to rent on digital platforms. Courtesy photo, used with permission.
The feature length bromantic comedy about movers you have been waiting for is here. Watch those valuable glasses. Tape up that heavy box. Do not forget to pass on details to the new address. MoversUltimate is now available to stream. (Movers Ultimate, 2022)
Movers Ultimate is written and directed by Ben Rood and stars Shawn Knox, Chaney Morrow, Sé Marie, Annalese Poorman, Andy J. Carlson, and Grant Kennedy Lewis. It is the story of two best friends who must get off work in time to make it to their 10-year high school reunion and reconnect with the girls who got away. And yes, they are being careful not to break the China.
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