Two New QC Titles on Netflix!

Netflix has posted two new QC Cinema titles on their site:





Be sure to add Into the Lion's Den and Hold Your Peace to your queue today!

(Or, if you want the full DVD package, you can buy both titles here)

BGP Acquires 'The Fields'

We're very pleased to announce that we'll be releasing The Fields - a chilling psychological thriller starring Cloris Leachman and Tara Reid - on DVD and Blu-Ray April 24.

The film takes place in the Pennsylvania countryside during the fall of 1973 when Joshua, a young boy, is sent to stay with his grandparents while his mother and father work through their marital troubles.

Joshua quickly develops a morbid fascination with the corn fields surrounding his grandparents house. His grandmother warns him to stay out of the fields so as not to get lost, but strange noises at night suggest that something dangerous is lurking in the corn stalks. Then, strangers resembling members of the Manson Family start showing up in town and the family dogs disappear. Though Joshua's family tries to keep him away from the fields that doesn't mean whatever's lurking in the fields won't come out to find him!

Thanks to convincing performances from Academy Award (r) winner Cloris Leachman and Tara Reid, gorgeous cinematography and a script that builds suspense to the closing scenes, The Fields is one thriller you won't want to miss this Spring.

Check out the trailer below and be sure to "like" The Fields' Facebook page for the latest updates.

Mindy Cohn 'lights up the screen' in 'Violet Tendencies'

Reviews for Violet Tendencies have been rolling in (the DVD came out this past Tuesday) and the critics have agreed on one thing: Mindy Cohn rocks as the lead.

The “Facts of Life” star takes a decidedly more risqué turn as Violet, a lovably raunchy middle-aged woman who struggles to distance herself from her adoring gay friends in order to nab a boyfriend. Below is a sampling of what critics are saying about Mindy’s performance. Let’s hope she takes a cue and shows more of her “adult” side on the big screen in the near future.

• “Cohn is vibrant and funny and sensitive as the searching Violet and, admittedly much to my surprise, she's perfectly cast.” — The Independent Critic

• “[Violet Tendencies] moves smartly and delivers outrageous one-liners with rapid-fire efficiency, particularly in the hands of ‘Facts of Life’ veteran Mindy Cohn, who tosses off vulgarisms with seasoned aplomb.” — Variety

• “Mindy Cohn — you might remember her as Natalie from “The Facts of Life” — is likable as Violet, the profane yet rueful center of gravity among a group of younger gay men who are not inclined to share her.” — The New York Times

• "Mindy Cohn is amazing here. You are in love with her from the single second she appears on screen. She is totally adorable, totally loveable, totally fabulous, and totally hilarious!” — The M Reporter

• “[Cohn is] a gifted comedienne and actress and lights up the screen with every scene.” — Entertainment Focus

• “this is The Cohn Show and here the girl does not disappoint” — Gay Celluloid

• “Cohn is great in her role” — Oasis Magazine

• “Cohn's performance and those of the supporting cast are great.” — Movie Dearest

• “funny and engaging thanks to Mindy Cohn’s delightfully charismatic performance and terrific comic timing as Violet” — NYC Movie Guru

New Trailer Posted: Dawning

When siblings Chris and Aurora go to visit their father and stepmother at their northern Minnesota cabin, their first night turns tragic after the family dog disappears into the woods and ends up mortally wounded. As the family reels from the sudden loss of their beloved pet, underlying feelings of resentment begin boiling to the surface. Then, a crazed, blood-soaked stranger barges into the cabin and tells the family that he has come to save them…but from what? Though their unwanted guest may just be a lone maniac, menacing noises outside suggest the presence of something far more frightening. It’s not long before the family realizes a dark force is at play – one that wants them all dead by the dawning of the day.

Director Gregg Holtgrewe’s Dawning is a psychological thriller that ratchets up the tension as it uncovers the hidden demons that can tear a family apart. With its mysterious and unpredictable plotline, it will rivet viewers till its shocking and disturbing end.

Breaking Glass Pictures to Release Satirical Documentary ‘Selling God’ April 26

Breaking Glass Pictures will release Carl Christman’s documentary Selling God on April 26 (retail $19.99). The documentary satirizes the rise of evangelical Christianity as a money-making force in pop culture.

What is the price of a soul? At a time when televangelists can fill a stadium at the same rate as a rock star and a theme park can sell tickets to the Holy Land, organized religion has in many ways put a price tag on salvation.

Selling God is a fascinating and always amusing survey of evangelical Christianity – from Biblical times to the rise of megachurches to the post-9/11 culture wars. Combining historical insight with irreverent humor, director Carl Christman explores the many absurdities that arise when pop culture meets religious doctrine. Featuring interviews with Dr. Noam Chomsky and a host of other scholars and religious leaders, this satirical documentary shows that in many modern churches, every prayer is accounted for — and every penny, too.

Breaking Glass Pictures to Release Slamdance Best Doc Winner ‘American Jihadist’ on DVD

Breaking Glass Pictures has announced the April 5 DVD release of director Mark Claywell’s documentary “American Jihadist.” The film, which follows the life story of American-born Muslim militant Isa Abdullah Ali, has played at over a dozen film festivals and won Best Documentary at last year’s Slamdance.

American soldier. Family man. Jihadist. Isa Abdullah Ali is a person of many identities and contradictions, but in the beginning, he was a bullied young boy growing up in America’s capital. At fifteen he joined the American army, and as a young man he converted to Islam and fought alongside the Amal militia and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Though the details of his past are murky, Isa claims to have killed more than 150 people in the fight to defend his faith.

Through Isa’s own words and those of family members, psychologists and political experts, this award-winning documentary attempts to decode the social and personal influences that can lead an individual down a path to radicalism. American Jihadist reaches beyond easy labels to grasp the nuances behind one man’s decision to fight — and kill — for his religion.
The DVD will also include behind-the-scenes featurettes.

For more information on “American Jihadist,” including screeners, final DVDs and interviews with the director and cast, please contact: Philip@bgpics.com.

Breaking Glass Pictures’ QC Cinema Label to Release Gay Romantic Comedy ‘Alex and Leo’ on DVD

Breaking Glass Pictures has announced the April 5 DVD release of Ives-Yuri Garate’s directorial debut “Alex and Leo.” The German language, gay-themed romantic comedy — which stars Marcel Schlutt (“Otto; or, up with Dead People,” “Unfaithful”) and premiered at the 2010 Philadelphia QFest — will be released under Breaking Glass’ QC Cinema film label.

The film begins on a Berlin summer day, when a chance encounter brings together two young men whose lives are in shambles. Alex (André Schneider) is coping with a broken heart after his deadbeat boyfriend cheats on him; Leo (Schlutt) is a media professional who can no longer hide the truth from his demanding, long-term girlfriend: he’s been attracted to men all the while.

So begins a summer of love and self-discovery for Alex and Leo. But before they can find bliss with each other, Alex must detach himself from his ex and Leo must unleash his “inner lion” to convince Alex’s oddball clique of friends that he’s a worthy suitor. “Alex and Leo” is a heartwarming romance whose international backdrop, colorful characters and irreverent humor will delight audiences around the world.

DVD extras will include outtakes and an alternate trailer.

For more information on “Alex and Leo,” including screeners, final DVDs, and interviews with the cast and director, please contact: Philip@bgpics.com