Videoreleases
Big Gold Brick
After being hit by a car, aspiring writer Sam Liston (Cohen) is propositioned by the man who hit him, Floyd Devereaux (Garcia). In order to quell his guilt, Floyd offers Sam the opportunity to write his biography in addition to free room and board in his elaborate home. Accepting the offer, Sam soon becomes acquainted with Floyd’s second wife, Jacqueline (Fox); mischievous teenage son, Edward (Castrounis); and his daughter from his first marriage, former music prodigy Lily (Hale). As the pair begin to work together on the biography, mysterious secrets come to light.
Director: Brian Petsos. Stars: Andy Garcia, Emory Cohen, Megan
Fox, Lucy Hale, Oscar Isaac, Frederick Schmidt, Leonidas Castrounis, Shiloh Fernandez. 2022. 132 mins. Comedy.
The Devil You Know
Recently released from jail, Marcus Cowans (Epps) is making an effort to turn his life around for the better. Working a new job as a bus driver for the city, potential new romantic prospects allow Marcus to become an example for his brother, Drew (Catlett), who is hanging out with the wrong crowd. After the senseless murder of a family, Det. Joe McDonald (Ealy) sets his sights on Drew, setting off cascading emotions as the Cowans family navigates not only the justice system but complicated family relationships as well.
Director: Charles Murray. Stars: Omar Epps, Michael Ealy,William Catlett, Vaughn W. Hebron, Michael Beach, B.J. Britt, Ashley A. Williams, Murray Gray, Sarah Drescher, Conor Sherry, Sarah Minnich, Theo Rossi. 2022. 116
mins.Thriller.