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Directed By: Marcus Aurelius

Produced By: Behram Haddadzadeh, Marcus Aurelius

Executive Producers: Strathford Hamilton, Marcy Levitas Hamilton, Behram Haddadzadeh

Cast: Ron Hall, James Huang, Marcus Aurelius, Rona Lee Par, Fred Ochs, Michael Wilson

Kung Fu Brother is a 2014 Martial Arts Comedy, Directed, Produced, Written and Starring Marcus Aurelius. Marcus plays Jack, a man who is attempting to track down a killer, hell bent on retrieving the “Sacred Kuji Denjo Scrolls“. The scrolls hold thousands of years of secrets and documents, said to have been made before the birth of Christ, and the blue print of life. The scrolls also have magic powers which include the ability to heal, change weather and in the wrong hands, can be deadly.

Nick (James Huang) is a local policeman who finds his father dead on the job. When Jack (Marcus Aurelius) delivers information about the killer’s whereabouts, Nick and Jack...

Recently, CBS released the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "NCIS: Los Angeles" episode 19 of season 6. The episode is entitled, "Blaze Of Glory," and it turns out that we're going to see some pretty interesting action as a missile hacking group prompts the NCIS La team to hunt them down after sending a missile off course, and more. In the new, 19th episode press release: The Team Searches For A Hacking Group That Successfully Hijacked A Missile Test. Press release number 2: When a missile test is hijacked and sent off course, the team will search for the hacking group responsible for the attack with the help of a young computer specialist Hetty brings in to assist the team. Also, Nell will see the bond between the tech guru and Eric, and she is going to become jealous. Guest stars feature: Becca Tobin (Blaze Talcott), Travis Tope (Wyatt Maslow...

Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, Bill Paxton, Michael Papajohn, Marco Rodríguez, James Huang, Kent Shocknek, Pat Harvey, Sharon Tay, Rick Garcia, Leah Fredkin, Jonny Coyne | Written and Directed by Dan Gilroy

First time director Dan Gilroy has started strong with his debut film Nightcrawler.This sadistic character study is darkly twisted in the best ways. It is a manifestation of the alluring but devastating car crash our minds simply cannot turn away from. Nightcrawler tantalizes that part of humanity that is fascinated with carnage and bloodshed. It will allure you with its thrills and fascinate you with its eccentric behavior.

Nightcrawler works best when it is solely focused on the character of Lou Bloom played ever so brilliantly by Jake Gyllenhaal. Bloom is an oddity of a man. Unemployed he makes a living by finding random jobs like selling stolen metal to Los Angles scrapyards. Our first encounter with Lou...

To find truly original stories at the local cineplex, we've had to rely on independent film the past two decades, as Hollywood seems intend on force feeding the masses remakes, sequels and superhero movies. One person who thinks there are far too many Marvel and DC adventures flooding the market at this current time is Nightcrawler director Dan Gilroy. Speaking out against masked vigilantes and their vice grip on Hollywood, the Nightcrawler director used his win for 'Best First Feature' at the 30th Annual Independent Spirit Awards to rally his filmmaking troops and thank the independent directors weathering the storm. From his podium, he screamed:

"Independent film, the foundation and everybody here today, I think are holdouts against a tsunami of superhero movies that have swept over this industry. We have survived and we have thrived and I think that's true spirit."

His remarks ring truer than ever, as Marvel,...

To find truly original stories at the local cineplex, we've had to rely on independent film the past two decades, as Hollywood seems intend on force feeding the masses remakes, sequels and superhero movies. One person who thinks there are far too many Marvel and DC adventures flooding the market at this current time is Nightcrawler director Dan Gilroy. Speaking out against masked vigilantes and their vice grip on Hollywood, the Nightcrawler director used his win for 'Best First Feature' at the 30th Annual Independent Spirit Awards to rally his filmmaking troops and thank the independent directors weathering the storm. From his podium, he screamed:

"Independent film, the foundation and everybody here today, I think are holdouts against a tsunami of superhero movies that have swept over this industry. We have survived and we have thrived and I think that's true spirit."

His remarks ring truer than ever, as Marvel,...

Chicago – “No one talks like that,” I kept thinking to myself about this noir thriller. But that said, “Nightcrawler” is driven by just about the most entertaining dialogue from one person I’ve seen all year.

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Despite the fact that he’s living in a warped alternate version of the reality you and I know, you can’t stop listening to the way a narcissistic, zombie-like Jake Gyllenhaal puts people in their place. You know immediately that this typically 180-pound man – who shed 20 pounds to become the gaunt Lou Bloom and is hungry both literally and figuratively – is more than an odd bird. He clearly exhibits sociopathic behavior and that side of him is certainly disturbing, but there’s another side I actually find refreshing.

He doesn’t sugar coat because he doesn’t know how to. He speaks so decisively and matter-of-factly. His words are the epitome of being blunt,...

Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, Bill Paxton, Michael Papajohn, Marco Rodríguez, James Huang, Kent Shocknek, Pat Harvey, Sharon Tay, Rick Garcia, Leah Fredkin, Jonny Coyne | Written and Directed by Dan Gilroy

First time director Dan Gilroy has started strong with his debut film Nightcrawler.This sadistic character study is darkly twisted in the best ways. It is a manifestation of the alluring but devastating car crash our minds simply cannot turn away from. Nightcrawler tantalizes that part of humanity that is fascinated with carnage and bloodshed. It will allure you with its thrills and fascinate you with its eccentric behavior.

Nightcrawler works best when it is solely focused on the character of Lou Bloom played ever so brilliantly by Jake Gyllenhaal. Bloom is an oddity of a man. Unemployed he makes a living by finding random jobs like selling stolen metal to Los Angles scrapyards. Our first encounter with Lou...

Jake Gyllenhaal and Rene Russo star in ‘Nightcrawler,’ about an unscrupulous videographer trolling the streets of Los Angeles for bloody crime-scene footage he can sell to a local TV news operation. It also stars Bill Paxton, James Huang and a raft of current and former Los Angeles TV news anchors and reporters, including Kent Shocknek, Pat Harvey and Sharon Tay.

Watch my video review above for more about the film, but know that I think it features Gyllenhaal’s best performance maybe ever, and a fine one by Russo as well.

The film is written and directed by Dan Gilroy, and produced by Gyllenhaal, Tony Gilroy, Jennifer Fox, David Lancaster and Michael Litvak. Open Road Films is handling distribution in the U.S. Yes, the project is a family affair, featuring work by brothers Dan, Tony (The Bourne Legacy, Michael Clayton) and editor John (Pacific Rim, Warrior) Gilroy.

Will you see the film?...

Ahead of its nationwide release in theaters this weekend, Open Road Films has debuted a new red band trailer for Nightcrawler, which the critics are describing as "f---ing amazeballs." Be warned, there is plenty of R-rated language and bloody footage in this trailer, so watch at your own risk.

Set in the nocturnal underbelly of contemporary Los Angeles, the pulse-pounding thriller Nightcrawler stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Lou Bloom, a driven young man desperate for work who discovers the high-speed world of L.A. crime journalism. Finding a group of freelance camera crews who film crashes, fires, murder and other mayhem, Lou muscles into the cut-throat, dangerous realm of nightcrawling, where each police siren wail equals a possible windfall and victims are converted into dollars and cents. Aided by Rene Russo as Nina, a veteran of the blood-sport that is local TV news, Lou thrives. In the breakneck, ceaseless search for footage,...

Chicago – In the latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 35 pairs of advance-screening movie passes up for grabs to the highly anticipated thriller “Nightcrawler” starring Jake Gyllenhaal!

“Nightcrawler,” which opens on Oct. 31, 2014 and is rated “R,” also stars Riz Ahmed, Rene Russo, Bill Paxton, Michael Papajohn, Marco Rodríguez, James Huang, Kent Shocknek, Pat Harvey, Sharon Tay, Rick Garcia and Leah Fredkin from writer and director Dan Gilroy (“The Bourne Legacy,” “Real Steel”). Note: You must be 17+ to win and attend this “R”-rated screening.

To win your free “Nightcrawler” passes courtesy of HollywoodChicago.com, just get interactive with our social media widget below. That’s it! This screening is on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014 at 7 p.m. in downtown Chicago. The more social actions you complete, the more points you score and the higher yours odds of winning! Completing these social actions only increases your odds of winning; this doesn’t intensify your competition!

Recently, ABC released the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Castle" episode 5 of season 7. The episode is entitled, "Meme Is Murder," and it turns out that we'll see Castle and Beckett investigate the homicide of a web celebrity, and more. In the new,5th episode press release: "When a web celebrity is murdered, Castle and Beckett will explore the flashy world of internet fame. But when the killer posts pictures from the crime scene on a photo-sharing site, they are going to realize they are up against a social media sociopath who may strike again." Guest stars will feature: Maya Stojan as Tory Ellis, Emily Davenport as Abby Smith, Matt Pascua as Carlos Villegas and James Huang as Edward Han. The episode was written by Jim Adler and it was directed by Bill Roe. Episode 5 is set to air on Monday night, October 27th at 9pm central time on ABC.

Film Festival Flix has picked up North American rights to a three films led by Mary Queen Of Scots.

Mary Queen of Scots stars Camille Rutherford and Thomas Imbach directed the historical drama. President and CEO Benjamin Oberman brokered the deal with Picture Tree International.

Katherine Randolph’s Adulthood and James Huang’s Starting From Scratch round out the shopping spree.

Adulthood is a coming-of-age ensemble about of a group of friends entering their thirties. Film Festival Flix negotiated with Markwood Films.

Starting From Scratch stars Huang, who also wrote the script about a separated couple brought back together by a tax audit. Elizabeth Sandy also stars.

The new titles will be used as part of Mousetrap Films’ distribution platform Film Festival Flix.

Film Festival Flix is also launching a monthly online short film competition with $5,000 in cash prizes.

In November, the 10 finallists will screen together in select theatres across the Us. The winner...

Superheroes were center stage at the Hollywood Reporter's 38th annual Key Art Awards, held Friday night at the Geffen Contemporary at Moca in Los Angeles.

Sam Raimi, who has directed Sony's three "Spider-Man" movies, accepted the 2009 Visionary Award, given to a filmmaker who inspires movie marketers.

And "The Dark Knight," director Chris Nolan's second Batman movie, led the list of award winners, taking home eight prizes, including three best of show awards for its theatrical poster, theatrical TV spot and home entertainment print.

The animated "Wall-e" was a close runner-up, earning seven awards, including one best in show citation for home entertainment, new release packaging.

Warners, which fielded "Knight," and Disney, which released "Wall-e," earned 10 awards each, as did Paramount, thanks to a mix of films that included "Iron Man," "Tropic Thunder" and "The Godfather: Coppola Restoration" DVD.

Sony rounded out the top four studios with eight wins.

Design firm Blt & Associates,...