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Brendan Fraser Researches WWII for 'Pressure'

Brendan Fraser drew on his childhood experiences visiting London's Imperial War Museum to research his role in the film 'Pressure.' Growing up in the 1970s, he was exposed to military history through books, films, and personal accounts from neighbors. Fraser's deep dive into World War II archives helped shape his understanding of the era. His background in history and film informed his approach to the project, which required a nuanced portrayal of wartime events.

Variety

Backrooms Breaks A24 Box Office Record

Kane Parsons' film 'Backrooms' has set a new box office record for A24 with a $38 million opening weekend in North America. The film, adapted from Parsons' popular YouTube series, is projected to earn between $85 million and $90 million by the end of the weekend. This performance far surpasses the previous record held by Alex Garland's 'Civil War.' The success highlights the growing appeal of horror films adapted from digital content. 'Backrooms' is currently playing in 3,442 theaters across the U.S.

Variety

Andrzej Żuławski's Possession at 45

Andrzej Żuławski's 1981 film Possession remains a genre-defying psychological drama that explores the breakdown of a marriage through surreal horror elements. Set in Cold War-era Berlin, the film follows intelligence agent Mark (Sam Neill) as he returns home to his emotionally distant wife, Anna (Isabelle Adjani). What begins as a typical marital crisis quickly spirals into a disturbing exploration of infidelity, identity, and supernatural forces. The film premiered at the 1981 Cannes Film Festival, where it was nominated for the Palme d'Or. However, its graphic content and unconventional narrative led to a limited release and mixed reception at the time. Despite its initial obscurity, Possession has since gained a cult following and is now regarded as a groundbreaking work in the horror and psychological thriller genres.

Letterboxd Journal

WWII Film 'Pressure' Review

The new World War II film Pressure tells the story of Group Captain James Stagg, a British meteorologist tasked with forecasting the weather for the D-Day Normandy invasion in 1944. The film stars Andrew Scott as Stagg and Brendan Fraser as a tempestuous Dwight D. Eisenhower. Despite some creative liberties, the movie effectively strips down the complex affair to its compelling cinematic essentials. The script by David Haig and director Anthony Maras pits Stagg against American forecasters led by Colonel Irving Krick, played by Chris Messina, who predicted sunny skies for D-Day based on old weather maps.

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