Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Touched For the Very First Time: X-Men: First Class
Superhero movies are like orgies. Get enough extreme people in the room and suddenly the miraculous becomes mundane. By that description, X-Men First Class is an orgy full of virgins. Matthew Vaughn’s film traces the Marvel comic franchise to its roots – back when Professor Charles Xavier was just a cocky grad student, Magneto couldn’t levitate anything much bigger than a car battery and Mystique went by the equally stripperish name of Raven. Novices who barely understand their powers, never mind what it takes to harness them, these characters are special but not quite super, noble but not quite heroic or misguided but not quite villainous. They are mutants who are all too human, and that’s precisely what makes them interesting. The dirty little secret of comic book movies is that the stronger superheroes become, the more they tend to bore; pit two formidable opponents against one another and what you get, more often than not, is lots of thrusting, grunting, panting and a sense that each participant is trying to put off the climax for as long as possible. X-Men First Class, in contrast, is one of the rare superhero movies populated by characters who are more concerned with ultimate conquest than with foreplay.
Or so it seems to me. Admittedly, I know comic books only slightly better than I know orgies, so maybe this is an Ironman hangover talking. Nevertheless, it’s refreshing to come across some superhero/villain fight scenes that don’t seem to be motivated by style points. Considering that this is a prequel, it takes some incredible suspension of disbelief to convince ourselves that these comic book icons are in any grave danger, but at least when these budding X-Men mix it up they seem as likely to hurt themselves as their opponents. There’s no suspense to be found by watching to see if they survive, but there’s intrigue to be had in watching to see how they survive. X-Men First Class can’t completely escape serving up fight scenes that come off like choreographed dance routines – it doesn’t help that whenever Azazel and Riptide strut out onto the battlefield wearing designer suits and come-hither stares they seem as likely to break out into West Side Story’s gym mambo as to throw down – but it successfully keeps its characters out of rhythm. Where so many superhero movies try to impress with excellence, X-Men First Class finds fashion in awkwardness.
Carrying most of the weight in this effort is one of the most graceful actors working today, Michael Fassbender. Taking on the role filled by Ian McKellen in the narratively subsequent films, Fassbender plays Magneto, or, more correctly, he plays Erik Lehnsherr who becomes Magneto. (Spoiler warning?) Magneto is the Darth Vader of the X-Men franchise: a one-time agent for good whose path to ultimate villainy is inspired by vengeance – retribution for the slaying of his mother. In one of the film’s key scenes, it’s Erik/Magneto who urges his fellow mutants to take the fight to the evil Sebastian Shaw (Kevin Bacon) in the name of those who have died at the villain’s hands. “We can avenge them,” Erik says, and it sounds heroic, but his words are tinged with rage. Whereas other mutants sprout dragonfly wings or grow blue fur, Erik’s metamorphosis into Magneto is emotional rather than physical, and yet Fassbender externalizes it beautifully through his mad eyes and tightened jaw. His good-natured chemistry opposite James McAvoy’s Charles Xavier is equally convincing, which makes Erik’s ultimate descent into fury a genuine bummer. The Erik/Charles relationship is everything that George Lucas wanted the Anakin/Obi Wan relationship to be but failed to achieve. Their bond is so convincing that when Erik turns his back on Charles it plays like a shock, even if it’s the moment we’ve been waiting for all along.
Credit Vaughn for treating the action in this film as if it isn’t a foregone conclusion, and for creating a tone that’s harmoniously edgy and irreverent. Erik’s outbursts of violence are unflinchingly dark and cruel, and yet more often than not the film is light and playful; some of the mod sets are just this side of Austin Powers, as is some of the dialogue, and Vaughn further establishes a swinging 1960s vibe with a groovy split-screen montage. When X-Men First Class embraces and celebrates its status as the retro precursor for all that is to come, it’s a pleasant summer trifle. But when it tries to be meaningful, it’s a chore. To call the mutants’ frequent rants about their lack of societal acceptance “metaphoric” would be to falsely suggest their complaints are dramatically compelling within the margins of the narrative. Part of the problem is that these mutants complain about an ostracism we never actually see: Angel is supposedly tortured by her physical appearance, and yet she’s a stripper, volunteering herself to be ogled; Raven feels like an outsider because she’s naturally blue skinned, but she gets through the day by transforming herself to look like Jennifer Lawrence (and eventually Rebecca Romijn), which can’t be too rough; Hank McCoy, until he becomes the Muppet-like Beast, suffers from ugly feet, and thus works side-by-side with a non-mutant who doesn’t have a clue about his unusualness; and so on. I respect that the mutants’ sense of otherness is part of the franchise’s DNA, but X-Men First Class never makes their alienation more than words. The tone of their tortured testimonials seems to equate their private suffering with closeted homosexuality, but in practice these mutants come off like naturally gifted jugglers or trapeze artists bitching because life isn’t a circus designed for their enjoyment. It’s the mutant equivalent of the Twitter hashtag #firstworldproblems.
Superhero movies thrive on creation and discovery, origin stories and evolutions. The most compelling characters are the ones whose limits are easily understood. Superman can do about anything, but he’s undone by Kryptonite. Batman has a bad attitude and badass toys, but underneath the suit he’s just a regular dude. And so on. Genuine drama can’t be found without clearly understood vulnerability. After watching X-Men First Class, I couldn’t begin to tell you what Beast’s limitations are, or Mystique’s or Havok’s, but Magneto’s glaring weakness is obvious: he cannot let go. Whether that leads to his eventual undoing in one of the subsequent stories that’s already been filmed, I don’t know. (I saw one or two of the original X-Men flicks, but I don’t remember them.) As far as this film is concerned, it’s enough that Magneto’s vulnerability, which is alive even in his moments of incredible power and destruction, makes him compelling. In “future” X-Men incarnations, Magneto will take on the world. In this film, he battles himself.


After announcing that a Karate Kid sequel series was in the works last August, YouTube Red has unveiled the first-ever teaser for Cobra Kai, which picks up 30 years after the original film series concluded.
Named for the karate dojo around which the films were set, Ralph Macchio and William Zabka will reprise their roles as rivals decades after they first faced off at the All Valley Karate Tournament in 1984. In the teaser, Zabka’s character, Johnny Lawrence, decides to reopen the Cobra Kai after his life has taken a turn for the worse, reports Entertainment Weekly. Meanwhile, Macchio’s character, Daniel LaRusso, has been leading a picture-perfect life with his family. The series marks YouTube Red’s second series based on an existing franchise — following last month’s Step Up: High Water — and is set to premiere later this year.
Other actors in the series include: Xolo Maridueña (Parenthood), who will play a high school bullying victim taken under Johnny’s wing; Tanner Buchanan, who plays Johnny’s son; and Ed Asner as Johnny’s old-school stepfather. Courtney Henggeler will play Daniel’s wife and business partner, while Mary Mouser (Freakish) will play his firecracker daughter.
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Cobra Kai was written by Josh Heald (Hot Tub Time Machine), Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg, who are executive producing alongside Susan Ekins, Will Smith, James Lassiter, and Caleeb Pinkett. Hurwitz and Schlossberg will direct most of the episodes.
In an interview earlier this week, YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki called YouTube Red “really a music service” — despite its oversized content ambitions.


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New Orleans, LA – Inside the Arts with WWNO - The latest production by the Shakespeare Festival at Tulane debuts this week - The Comedy of Errors WWNO's Paul Maassen spoke with some members of the cast.


Largest film industries around the world
These film industries are currently ruling the entertainment scene in the world.
Films are one of the most loved forms of entertainment. It is undoubtedly the largest source of entertainment in the world and has been there since the 19th century. Although films like other art forms don’t have any boundary to them, still different regions in the world have their own film industry which reflects their specific culture and socio-political scenario. All of these industries have their own way of telling a story and are hugely consumed by their mass. But with time films have been commercialised and their function didn’t only stick to entertainment and art but also provided a great opportunity for revenue generation. So let’s have a look at the major players across the world in this business.
The oldest film industry of all, Hollywood is also the biggest revenue generator when it comes to the film and entertainment business. It is over 120 years old and produces over 700 movies every year on average. With an average revenue generation of over $10 billion annually, it is the most profitable film industry in the world. The major players in the US and Canadian film industry include Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Paramount Pictures, 20th Century Fox, and AMC.
Chinawood is a popular name for the Chinese film industry. In terms of revenue generation, it’s the world’s second-largest film industry with about $8.59 billion a year. When it comes to the number of films produced per year, China has experienced a drastic growth where from 91 films in the year 2000 it has r jumped nearly tenfold to 902 by 2018. The most notable film studio in China is Hengdian World Studios.
Bollywood, although regarded as the Indian film industry, fact wise it’s not so as it only produces Hindi speaking movies, and India has several movies made in other languages. Still, if Bollywood is to be considered solely, it still produces the highest numbers of movies every year across the globe. It produces about 1000 movies per year. According to 2019’s statistics, Indian Cinema as a whole generated US$2.7 billion where Bollywood has the maximum contribution of 44%. However, despite a large population and the production of many films, India has few film screens compared to other major film producers according to the World Atlas.
Japanese film Industry
Japan has one of the oldest and largest film industries in the world with a history of 100 years. And it is the fourth largest industry in terms of the number of films produced. The film industry in Japan generates around $2 billion a year. But you will be surprised to know that until 2012, Japan was Asia’s largest film producer which became stagnant due to slow economic growth and the high cost of film production. The Japanese film industry has 3,472 as compared to over 40,000 in China according to World Atlas.
Other than these four, there are many other popular film industries like the UK film industry, the Korean film industry -Hallyuwood and the Nigerian film industry known as Nollywood.


With the help of a Telefilm grant, Ian wrote and directed OHM—a short film shot on 35 mm in Vancouver in 1999. OHM follows a transracial character who offers questionable workshops on enlightenment. It was screened at the 2001 Virginia Film Festival whose theme that year was transraciality. Ian's short predates features like The Love Guru with Mike Meyers in 2008, and Kumaré, the 2011 documentary about a man who impersonates a spiritual leader. 17 years later, with identity politics and issues of cultural appropriation receiving the heated attention they deserve, OHM is still relevant and controversial. The film refrains from judgment, trusting in the audience's own capacity to be critical.


Fear the darkness…
Bloody Disgusting has your exclusive first look at the trailer and art for RLJ/Image Entertainment’s The Black Water Vampire, on VOD and DVD on January 21, 2014.
“A group of young documentary filmmakers set off to uncover the true story behind the Black Water murders, a series of brutal killings where women were found dumped in the woods, savagely slain, with their mutilated bodies completely drained of blood. In an attempt to exonerate the man accused of the crimes, they journey into the wilderness where the deaths occurred and find themselves face to face with a form of evil they could have never imagined. What began as a mission to save a wrongly convicted man turns into a battle for their own lives.”
Evan Tramel directs with Bill Oberst Jr., Danielle Lozeau, Andrea Monier, Anthony Fanelli, and Robin Steffen starring.


Making a film is not about dictatorship, it's about collaboration between professionals. That's the main aspect that is so appealing to me.
On stage at Parkbeats
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My name is Danny Maas, from the beautiful Brabant (The Netherlands)
I got my Bachelor Degree on the Willem De Kooning Academy in Rotterdam in the direction of Audio Visual Design. My focus is on editing, camera and compositing, with a lot of passion for directing.
All of this combined gives me a wide view, far outside the box.
Just a few things done by Maas Films
From (short) film to documentary, from music videos to interactive installations.
You name it, we can do it.
On set of "a Bound by Blood Short:
Music video for Steev


Husband Secretly Films Wife's Adorable Salt-N-Pepa Car Karaoke
She's not thrilled about it, either
It’s none of our business, but we’ll watch it anyway.
Car karaoke is a sacred American right, to the point where there was briefly a hidden camera show on VH1 (it was called Motormouth) dedicated to catching people singing along to their favorite car jams (and then pitting them against each other, which is a perversion of the ritual if we’ve ever seen one).
Violating this ritual well, it’s so wrong, it’s right. Particularly in the case of this woman, whose husband secretly filmed her on-point version of Salt-N-Pepa’s “None of Your Business.” Judging by her reaction at the end, she’s not thrilled, though maybe the description he puts in the YouTube video will change her mind:
“My wife is THE most beautiful human being I know and I absolutely adore the moments I get to watch her being herself.”
All together now: D’awwwwwww.


Our August Programme Is Out Now
28 July 2021
Our August programme is available now from the IFT foyer and all good stockists!
We're proud to be one of the indie cinemas around the country hosting five films in Cinema Rediscovered's 1971: The Year Hollywood Went Independent season (TWO-LANE BLACKTOP, KLUTE, MCCABE & MRS MILLER, FIVE EASY PIECES and THE LAST PICTURE SHOW). And we're celebrating the Summer Of '86 with six films that exemplify the year (PEGGY SUE GOT MARRIED, LABYRINTH, PRETTY IN PINK, FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF and HIGHLANDER), plus a weekend of films honouring the work of the late, great genre director Richard Donner (LETHAL WEAPON, THE GOONIES, SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE and THE OMEN).
We're bringing new films to audiences too with Edgar Right's THE SPARKS BROTHERS, Quentin Dupieux's DEERSKIN, Zoé Wittock's JUMBO, Julien Faraut's THE WITHCES OF THE ORIENT, Anders Thomas Jensen's RIDERS OF JUSTICE, Philippe Lacôte's NIGHT OF THE KINGS and Janizca Bravo's ZOLA.
We're committed to our mission of presenting repertory films in their original form too, with no fewer than six films presented on 35mm throughout August - check the film pages for full details.
All tickets on-sale now!


An idealistic young priest is dedicated to his calling until he meets a woman at confession. After the meeting, he seeks guidance from his fellow priests.
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Elmo loves his fuzzy, blue blanket, and would never let anything happen to it. However, a tug-of-war with his friend Zoe sends his blanket to a faraway land, and Elmo in hot pursuit. Facing life without his cherished blanket, Elmo musters all of his determination and courage and heads off on an action-packed rescue mission that plunges him into Grouchland-a place full of grouchy creatures, stinky garbage and the villainous Huxley. Along the way, Elmo learns an important lesson about sharing, realizing that he was selfish with his friend and responsible for what happened.
Recess: School’s Out is a 2001 animated film based on the Disney television series Recess. This film was produced by Walt Disney Pictures and was released theatrically nationwide on February 16, 2001.It’s the most exciting time of year at Third Street Elementary– the end of the School Year! But boredom quickly sets in for protagonist TJ Detweiler, as his friends are headed for Summer Camp. One day, while passing by the school on his bike, he notices a green glow coming from the school’s auditorium. This is the work of the insidious ex-principal of Third Street, Phillium Benedict and his gang of ninjas and secret service look-alikes! Benedict is planning to get rid of Summer Vacation using his newly-acquired Tractor Beam, which he stole from the US Military Base in an effort to raise US Test Scores, and it’s up to the Recess Gang to stop him! In the end.
When world-famous air racer Dusty learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he must shift gears and is launched into the world of aerial firefighting. Dusty joins forces with veteran fire and rescue helicopter Blade Ranger and his team, a bunch of all-terrain vehicles known as The Smokejumpers. Together, the fearless team battles a massive wildfire, and Dusty learns what it takes to become a true hero.
Fifteen-year old John Cleaver is dangerous, and he knows it. He’s obsessed with serial killers, but really doesn’t want to become one. Terrible impulses constantly tempt him, so for his own sake, and the safety of those around, he lives by rigid rules to keep himself “good” and “normal”. However, when a real monster shows up in his town he has to let his dark side out in order to stop it – but without his rules to keep him in check, he might be more dangerous than the monster he’s trying to kill.
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Certain indie films really make you wonder when you see the synopsis (or trailer), but as often as not they manage to turn the most cornball-sounding theories into gold.
Addicted to Fresno follows Greer as Shannon, fresh out of sex rehab, and her sister, Martha (Lyonne). Martha gets Shannon a job, but it isn’t long before Shannon, naturally, accidentally kills a guest at the hotel where the sisters now work. This somehow leads to the sisters turning to robbery, and a robbery that goes horribly wrong.
The trailer itself is hard to believe, and where that might go in a full film is anyone’s guess. It looks like it could be just crazy enough to be brilliant, and the cast ought to be able to make good on anything you want to throw at them.
Check it out, don’t let this gem pass you by.
Addicted to Fresno is a comedy about co-dependent sisters who work as hotel maids in Fresno, CA. Shannon is fresh out of sex rehab when her younger, overly optimistic lesbian sister Martha lands her a job as a maid at Fresno Suites, the local hotel. When Shannon jeopardizes her fresh start by accidentally killing a hotel guest after a post-rehab relapse, Martha goes to great lengths to help her sister cover up the crime. Shannon finally learns to take responsibility for her actions, and the sisters begin to resolve their tortured relationship.


Nikolai Karachentsov born on October 27, 1944 in Moscow. Father - Karachentsov Peter Yakovlevich (1907-1998), a graphic artist, worked for many years in the magazine "Ogonek". Mother - Brunak Janina E. (1913-1998), choreographer.
World Theatre Nicholas discovered in early childhood. Mom Nicholas in those years was finishing GITIS. In parallel, as choreographer staged performances in major musical theater, such as the Bolshoi Theatre, Kazan Musical Theatre, Musical Theatre Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia and others. Often in rehearsal took with him a little and Kohl. Unique spirit of the theater, the beauty of ballet from the first minute bewitched boy.
The actor began acting in 1967. For decades, Nicholas Karachentsov - one of the brightest stars of not only theater, but also film. Known as the movie actor and a truly national love brought him roles in such films as "The Elder Son" (1975), "The dog in the manger" (1977), "Trust, which burst" (1982).
Nicholas Karachentsov - was one of the "most filmed actors. In piggy actor - more than 100 film roles in films of all genres: drama, adventure, comedy, detective, historical, musical, children's films, etc. The actor starred in most of the country's leading directors. As a theatrical work and Film character played by Nicholas diverse that do not like each other. He was equally well suited to the role and the "heroic lovers," and psychologically complex characters. All the "stunt" tricks Nicholas always fulfills itself, without doubles! Today actor continues to develop new images and genres. One of the last works in the series "Dossier detective Dubrovsky" Karachentsov captivated audiences a new way of domestic Superman.
Job Karachentsova in cinema is not limited to direct participation in the shooting pictures. Actor and often invited to voice many foreign art films. In particular, the French actor Belmondo "speaks" only voice of Nicholas Karachentsova. Voice actor sounds in many cartoons for children, such as "Trap Bumbry", "Dog in Boots" and others.
Nicholas Karachentsova talent - a truly multi-faceted. Continued success and love of listeners enjoyed his songwriting. This is - a lot of songs to various movies and cartoons in the performance of the actor. In particular, in the movie "White Dew", "Dog in the Manger", "Trust that burst" in the animated film "Dog in Boots," in many others. Just a creative assets - more than 100 songs, including issued on discs and tapes, "Juno and Avos" (1981); "The evening of contemporary music on the verses of Esenin. "David and Yuri Entin Tukhmanov. On many hexapod "(" Beetle-Woodman "/" Serenade-cicada "/" annoying flies ")," You have a guest Thumbelina, Little Red Riding Hood and the famous duckling Tim "(2001," Red Riding Hood "/" famous duckling Tim " / "The Professor and the flea"), "My Little Lady" and others. In 1996 he released a full CD of songs performed by the actor's "Dreams and Nicholas were Karachentsova."
List of major theatrical works of Nicholas Karachentsova:
"Till" - Till Eulenspiegel
"The Star and Death of Joaquin Murieta" P. Grushko- ringleader Rangers
"Cruel Intentions", dir. Mark Zakharov
"Juno and Avos", dir. Mark Zakharov - Count Rezanov
"School for emigrants" - Serge
«... Sorry», dir. Galin - Yuri Zvonarev
"Czech photo", dir. Galin - Leva Zudin
"Jester Balakirev", dir. Mark Zakharov
Nicholas Karachentsov very successful toon voiced in these cartoons:
1. "Dog in Boots," 1981. - Dog
Multi-musical based on the novel by Alexandre Dumas' The Three Musketeers. " Ensemble "Rock-studio" under the leadership of Crecy Kelme
2. "Cat KOTOFEEVICH" (1981)
3. "porridge from an ax" (1982)
4. "Kuma Lisa" (1982) - Wolf
5. "Alice in Wonderland" (Part 4), 1982. - Knight
Good Knight helps Alice touching and sings very nice little song & quot; ... but there is no elephant in the woods with me, no elephant gay ... & quot;
6. "LOST AND FOUND (Movie 3)" (1983)
7. "space aliens 2" (1983)
8. "Tales of the stupid husband" (1986)
9. "THREE ON THE ISLAND" (1986)
10. "The Cat Who Walked by Herself" (1988)
11 "FEROCIOUS Bumbry" (1988)
12. "Trap for Bumbry" (1991)
Over the 40 years of his acting and musical activities of more than 200 artists performed songs. Karachentsov leads galaxy of singing actors - such a number of popular hits no one of his colleagues (except that of Mikhail Boyarsky). In the movie, actor sang for the first time in the film "Dog in the Manger" thanks Gennady Gladkov. Among the major composers with whom Nicholas Karachentsov worked constantly and for many years - Maxim Dunaevsky Elena Surzhikova Vladimir Bystryakov and Rustam Nevredinov.
On the night of February 28, 2005 in Moscow Michurinsky Avenue car, behind the wheel of which was Nicholas Karachentsov, had an accident. As a result, the actor suffered a serious head injury. He was taken to hospital, where he was that night had surgery. Karachentsov spent 26 days in a coma. In early June, he was transferred to the Center of Speech Pathology and Neurorehabilitation. The healing process was delayed. In May 2007, at the gala presentation CDs with songs from the repertoire of Nicholas Karachentsova, the actor managed to get up on stage to show the audience.
Portrait of Nicholas Karachentsova depicted on the coins of 1 New Zealand dollar, dedicated rock-opera "Juno and Avos".
State Prize of the Russian Federation (2002) - for the performance of the Moscow theater "Lenk" "Jester Balakirev».
Order of Merit (25 August 1997).
Order "For merits before Fatherland» IV degree (13 October 2009).
National Award "Russian of the Year" (2004) in the "Star of Russia».
Gratitude "for outstanding creative achievement in the field of musical theater" National festival "Musical Heart Theatre" (2006).
Winner of Russian National actor award named Andrei Mironov "Figaro" (2011).
Laureate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
I can not imagine Belmondo, without voice Karachentsova.
Well I can not, and that's it.
"White Dew" and "eldest son" two favorite movies
Happy birthday, Nikolai !!!
Health, healthy, and once again, great!
Thank you for your attention !!!


On Friday, Lass is More spent its time on character and discussing the importance of character in film. But, naturally, a few minutes on character isn’t quite enough to tell the full story, so we’re looking at it again this week.
Specifically, we’re looking at “Before we go” and “The End of the Tour.” These are both movies where two people spend the majority of the film talking to one another, but because of the characters themselves one of the movies works beautifully and one doesn’t.
You won’t be surprised to hear that both of these films are currently (recently) out on Blu-ray. One of them, of course, is worth your money and one is not.
If you don’t already know which is which–and, frankly, even if you do–you should listen. Trust me.
photo credit: Radius-TWC/A24
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The Dunn family originally owned a silent movie house, on Second Street; the Olive Theatre’s namesake, Olive Dunn, played the piano that accompanied the silent films. The Olive was restored by the Arts Council and is now used for live performances. The theatre closed in 1949 when the Dunn Theatre, a more modern facility, was opened nearby. Over the years it housed numerous businesses. Broome Furniture Company was the last and upon closing the owner donated the building to the Arts Council.
Donalsonville Historic District, National Register of Historic Places


Last night, tv personality Phaedra Parks (“Real Housewives of Atlanta”) and V103 hosted a VIP screening of the new film “KUBO and the Two Strings” at Regal Cinemas Atlantic Station. Attendees included Ramona Debreaux (V103 on-air personality), Nicci Gilbert (tv producer, “From the Bottom Up”), Erica Dixon (“Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta”), Jasmine Burke (actress, “Saints & Sinners”), Diallo Thompson (Barbershop: The Next Cut), Chanita Foster (“NFL Wives”), DJ Fadelf (Author/DJ), Sharlinda Parker (wife of Q Parker of R&B Group “112”) and Kahdijiha Rowe (“Big Rich Atlanta”). Guests enjoyed complimentary concessions and giveaways.
The film is about a young boy named Kubo must locate a magical suit of armor worn by his late father in order to defeat a vengeful spirit from the past. It’s filled with lots of laughs and humor that adults can enjoy. I’d say it’s a better fit for older kids. The film stars the voices of Matthew McConaughey and Charlize Theron.
KUBO and the Two Strings is in theaters everywhere on August 19.
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Ms. Poehler can be seen wearing this costume with Stranz Van Waldenberg (Will Arnett) while watching footage of Chazz and Jimmy’s skating rehearsal in the seafood storage warehouse. "Blades of Glory" was nominated for three MTV Movie Awards, including one for Best Movie.
The costume is in excellent screen worn condition. Presented by The Golden Closet, your premier source for iconic screen used movie wardrobe, props, and music entertainment memorabilia.


Happy 98th Birthday to the greatest movie star of his generation KIRK DOUGLAS – back in 1949 Kirk was slowly starting to make a name for himself on screen when cast as the lead actor in Mark Robson’s great boxing film CHAMPION – below are some rare photo’s of Kirk taken around that time – I hope you agree Kirk Douglas is a cinematic treasure & these are wonderful!!
Kirk Douglas – 98 Today !!
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Skip It - The River Murders (2011) 92 min. This has to be the most ludicrous plot I've ever seen on film - someone is killing all the lover's Ray Liotta's character ever had?!? Interesting in a sick sort of way but how credible could this be? The writers of this strange strange film do attempt to explain the how's and why's but this viewer ain't buying it for a minute. By the way, Christian Slater plays the most mean spirited detective I've ever seen - it's almost laughable.


The Revenant has been a fan favourite for a while now and everyone wants Leonardo DiCaprio to win for Best Actor. Room’s Brie Larson is the frontrunner for Best Actress, but the film is the dark horse in the Best Picture category and Spotlight has done well in the awards circuit, having won the SAG for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. The Big Short, Bridge of Spies, Brooklyn, Mad Max, and The Martian are all up for the main prize too, but let’s be honest, it’s unlikely any of them will win.
Our pick for Best Picture is Beasts of No Nation. Oh wait, it wasn’t nominated because #OscarsSoWhite. Then we’ll go for Carol. Wait, no because #OscarsSoStraight. In that case, we’ll put our money on Room.
It will fit right in with the 10 greatest Best Picture winners from 1939 to today (sadly, almost all white).


‘Men are scum! Women are scum! I am done with men. I am done with women, yen yen yen
Las las we can’t do without each other, let’s stop deceiving ourselves; we’re stuck here together wallai. Most of you that decided to switch to the same gender have now realized that cheating/scum is even worse on the other side.
Both gender are scum nor worry. Just find you a scum that’s worth it. You get it abi?. Okay bye’.
Angela is known for using Instagram to share her opinions on controversial topics through her stories and her feed.
She has no holds barred when it comes to saying what she thinks. When Don Jazzy bought a new multi-million naira house in Lagos, she slammed the people who were quick to congratulate him, but who also questioned women’s wealth.
She said ‘if na woman flaunt the kind house wey Donjazzy just acquire now, internet for don burst two seconds. Them go say na man she sleep with take get the house, them go begin cook up rubbish and foolish lies’.
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One time she shared the importance of making decisions about marriage:
You should never ever go ahead to marry a man who wants you to quit your job or your career once y’all get married. No matter how rich or wealthy he is. The decision to quit a career you have sacrificed so much for should be solely yours and should never be influenced by anybody.
Because if things go south in the marriage, all that’d be etched in your heart is how you would have been the goat in your field if he had just allowed you carry on. But if it’s a decision you made yourself, you’ll be fulfilled and have no one to blame because you did it for you’.
If you go ahead and marry him either because of your age/pressure, you’re probably gonna wake up one morning hating the man you are married to and once loved. Before you know it, y’all are divorced and you’re back to being single again, Square one. Be patient, your own will come. Darling, what is for you will never lower your vibration.
Angela is presently an actor on Africa Magic Enakhe as the character Ivie. She also plays the role of Osato on another television series Blood Of Enogie. Other movies she has acted in are Uncle Greg, Dry Tears, The Clause, Still Born, Missing, Old New Friend.
Angela shares a surname with ex Nigerian International footballer Augustine Eguavoen, but they’re not related.
Apart from her work as an actor, she is also a producer with the film ‘Still Born’ to her credit. The movie featured Hadiza Abubakar, Chelsea Eze, Frederick Leonard.
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In an earlier interview she had, the actress revealed that she would not mind acting nude if the money was right.


This review was originally published on January 24, 2014…
It’s going to be nearly impossible for me, or really any film critic, to “fairly” critique Steve James’ newest documentary, “Life Itself.” That’s because the film is a documentary on the life of the most influential and well-known film critic of all time, Roger Ebert. I honestly cannot imagine that there’s a critic in the last 50 years that hasn’t been influenced in some way by Ebert, thus any review of the film is going to almost be a conflict of interest. Even if you dislike Ebert for whatever reason, this dislike will cloud your judgment of the film. Therefore all I can do is try and speak my piece on what I felt was a wonderful, inspiring, sad and also charming documentary about a guy who changed the course of my life by showing me film is something worth talking and writing about.
I grew up in Middle-of-Nowhere, California. As a child we had three TV channels: ABC, CBS and PBS. From an early age, I was a TV junkie, much like my father and his father before him, but my thing was always movies. Add to that “Star Wars” dropping when I was 7 years old, and I was immediately sucked into movies forevermore.
But back then there was no way to find out about movies; you took what you got on TV or at the local single screen. But Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel talked passionately about movies I had never heard of and it changed my life. It was like there was another world out there to aspire to, and those two guys influenced me as well as my career path. For that, I couldn’t be more thankful.
All that personal, mushy stuff out of the way, let’s talk about “Life Itself.” The doc is a very fine one indeed, if not a tad too long and a bit heavy as well. It follows the basic outline of Ebert’s memoir of the same name, but obviously, as cancer starts (and finishes) an all out war on Ebert, it’s up to filmmaker Steve James to finish Ebert’s story through this film. Which is fitting since Ebert gave so much to the medium and was an early champion of James’ “Hoop Dreams.”
Following the secretive death of Gene Siskel from brain cancer, Ebert vowed to never hide his illness from friends and the world as Siskel had done. In fact it seems Siskel’s death and insistence on no one knowing, not even Ebert until it was too late to say goodbye, changes Ebert’s life and sets the stage for the sad end which took him from us in 2013. Ebert never wanted to shy away from his illness and as such, James and his camera do not either. And like so many Americans, I have seen very little of death, disfigurement and the like, and it’s downright distressing. Most everyone knows Ebert lost his lower jaw to thyroid and other evil cancers, but we’ve really only seen the Esquire magazine cover which, although courageous, still looks like Ebert is smiling. But here, seeing Ebert missing his lower jaw is truly heart-breaking, and I realize the film isn’t a pity party, but it was still hard to see this man, who I had shared so much “time” with, wasting away, unable to talk or eat. Yet for all that pain and suffering, he never gave up his writing. That was always his voice and it was strangely fitting that it was his only way to communicate in his final days.
While I had a pretty firm grasp on Ebert’s life and work, I loved the way the film talked about how Ebert championed young filmmakers like Martin Scorsese, Ramin Bahrani and Ava DuVernay. Ebert truly used his power in good ways. The film also doesn’t shy away from the fact that Siskel and Ebert kind of damaged film criticism by making it an “all good” or “all bad” kind of argument, and therefore dumbed it down. I agree with this sentiment, and as a writer who tends to “go long” (as you are seeing now), it is a bit disheartening that they kind of shortened the discussion on film to fit a 30-minute TV show. But still, Ebert brought so much to film through his passion for the medium and gift of writing, it’s easier to look past the thumbs up or down phenomenon.
“Life Itself” is a wonderful remembrance of a man who helped push cinema back into the limelight at a time when no one was really talking about film. Both he and Siskel overcame personal conflicts and did things their way, and kept on doing it until they were taken from this world. But not only is “Life Itself” a fine remembrance of Roger Ebert, it’s also a good reminder to follow your dreams, love big and never give up. Good bye Roger, I miss you.


Natural Star Nani is playing the lead role in the upcoming film ‘Nenu Local’. The movie is a romantic entertainer that is being directed by Trinadha Rao of Cinema Chupistha Mama fame. The film has Keerthi Suresh as the heroine and Dil Raju is producing the film. Devi Sri Prasad is composing the music.
The film’s shoot is going on in Hyderabad right now and Nani joined the shoot today. Director Trinadha Rao is hoping to get the film ready for a release towards the end of the year. Meanwhile, Nani’s current movie ‘Majnu’ is on the verge of being wrapped up and it is getting ready for a release in the month of September.
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This week for our cultural article, we will be examining Alfred Hitchcock’s (1899 – 1980) 1938 film, The Lady Vanishes. Set primarily on a train bound for England from Central Europe, Hitchcock’s film weaves an intriguing and intense narrative around characters united and divided by their snobbery, self-centredness, complacency, and nationalism.
The Lady Vanishes is one-part comedy, one-part murder mystery, and one-part thriller. The film’s first act is rather comedic in nature. A recent avalanche has blocked the train lines, forcing most of the residents to remain at the hotel overnight. The hotel in question becomes so overbooked and so strained in its resources, that two of its guests are forced to sleep in the maid’s quarters. This first act draws the audience in with its lighthearted attitude and its mixture of verbal and physical humour. Not even the murder of a folk singer outside the hotel is enough to distract us from the revelry.
The first act ends with the disappearance of the film’s titular character, Miss Froy (May Whitty, 1865 – 1948). From this point, the film becomes a murder mystery with Iris Henderson (Margaret Lockwood, 1916 – 1990), a wealthy socialite, and her helper, the musicologist Gilbert Redman (Michael Redgrave, 1908 – 1985), searching for her. Here Hitcock begins to play subtle tricks on our minds. We, like Iris Henderson, know Miss Froy exists, but the other characters deny ever having seen her. Simultaneously, Hitchcock plays with our curiosity and our frustration. Eventually, Miss Froy is found and the film then climaxes with a thrilling and action-packed third-act.
Eventually, Miss Froy is found and the film then climaxes with a thrilling and action-packed third-act. This act becomes a fight for survival as the film’s British characters are forced to fight against unnamed foreign forced outside.
Throughout the Lady Vanishes, themes of nationalism and class-snobbery pop-up. The film’s British characters and arrogant and insular in their attitudes. When it appears that they are about to be killed by foreign police officers, one Brit rather proudly exclaims: “They can’t do anything to us. We’re British subjects.” This is juxtaposed by the subtle undercurrent of politics, exemplified by the film’s antagonists, who may or may not be in league with Fascist Italy.
Then there’s the notion of social class and the snobbery and divisiveness that goes with it. (A reality Hitchcock, as the son of a trader, was quite familiar with). Hitchcock cynically links money and title together by having Iris return to England to marry Lord Charles Forthingale for no other reason than to appease her father, who is reportedly “aching to have a coat of arms on the jam label.” Then there’s the cricket-obsessed Charters (Naunton Wayne, 1901 – 1970) and Caldicott (Basil Radford, 1897 – 1952) representing the idle upper-class. (These two would become popular stock characters in numerous films, radio plays, and television shows). And then there’s the travelling lawyer (Cecil Parker, 1897 – 1971) and his mistress (Linden Travers, 1913 – 2001) who avoid contact with those they deem beneath them, and who are perfectly prepared to lie to protect their precious social status.
The Lady Vanishes has frequently been credited as Hitchcock’s last great British film. Hitchcock masterfully weaves elements of mystery, suspense, humour, international politics, class-snobbery, and nationalism together to form an intriguing story. The Lady Vanishes is still as intriguing today as it was nearly eighty years ago.


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HOLLYWOOD -- For moviegoers this weekend, Pain & Gain may seem too absurd to be true.
But Mark Wahlberg and Michael Bay's new dark comedy has scary roots, some of which were on display Monday night at the TCL Chinese Theatre as the cast premiered the gory tale of bodybuilders who employed kidnapping, extortion and murder in South Florida in a get-rich-quick scheme in the '90s.
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Yes, men are from Mars and women are from Venus. Men are strange, women are crazy…it’s an age-old struggle. You think you know what to do and how to act to impress the opposite sex, but in reality, you’re a fool. Of course they would make a movie like What Women Want! Was there ever any doubt? I actually used to own the DVD of this movie, but since it has been lost somewhere in my past, I decided to go ahead and watch this on Netflix. This is a movie I remember enjoying, but does it hold up? Let’s get into it.
What Women Want stars Mel Gibson as womanizing Nick Marshall. When his job hires Darcy Maguire as the new creative manager instead of him, he finds it his goal to sabotage her job, take all her ideas and use them as his own…which turns out to be a lot easier when an accident allows him to hear the thoughts of ever woman around him. However, hearing women’s thoughts is more serious than he initially thought it would be.
Some films have patterns, and the pattern of this film is – a temporary mystical ability or inability ultimately changes the main character. The same pattern can be seen in Bruce Almighty or Liar, Liar, for instance. The funny thing about these movies is…in order for there to be a big enough difference in character, he or she has to be the complete opposite when the movie begins – to an almost unbelievable manner. Take Yes Man for instance (I know, I’m using way too many Jim Carrey references). In Yes Man, Jim says no to literally everything, it doesn’t make any real logical sense, it just helps the story progress when he needs to say yes to everything. In What Women Want, Mel Gibson is more than a womanizer, he doesn’t understand them, nor does he care to. He’s had a divorce and can’t even remember the age of his own daughter. They really wanted his character to be a sexist in every possible manner…but the weird thing is, out of all these mystical films, this introduction makes the most sense. We do live in a very sexist society – and as much fun as this film makes on the subject, it’s partially realistic.
The humor in this movie doesn’t hold up as much as I remember, it’s typical and makes sense, but otherwise…I didn’t really laugh. What’s surprising, on the other hand, is how deep it goes on an emotional level. Darcy, the CEO-type character, isn’t a cold-hearted nasty woman – as most women in her position are portrayed. She’s a kind, sweet, intelligent, and beautiful person…which is so different than what you’d see in practically any other film. Also, the relationship between Mel Gibson and the girl playing his daughter and the growth his character experiences with every scene is commendable. I really liked their chemistry. The best actor in the movie, in my opinion, was Judy Greer. She had a very small role, but it was very real, honest, and depressing – she was the balance this film needed and I wish they focused a little more on her part.
What Women Want won’t tell you what women want as much as tell you why they want it – or feel as if they need it. Underneath all the lackluster or otherwise cheesy comedic moments, there’s a surprisingly unmatched level of honesty and meaningful depth at the core that will stick with you for a while. Currently, you can watch it on Netflix, so give it a try if you haven’t seen it!


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Now TV offers a wide array of sports and entertainment programming, along with TV series and films. The “Now TV Cinema” package offers over 1,000 filmswith new movies releasing daily. In addition, AMC, a popular American network that airs hit series like The Walking Dead, also operates four movie streaming services. The Shudder movie streaming service concentrates on horror and horror-themed films. Sundance Now showcases prestige dramas and crime-related films.
Another one of the most popular streaming websites, StreamM4U has a large collection of television shows and films. It also offers VPN connections. StreamM4U offers extensive filtering that lets you quickly search through various genres. There is also an “Backup source” option that is located below the movie icon, to be used if your film is not able to play on the normal channel.
Vudu allows you to play new films when they’re made available on DVD. The catalog of Vudu includes titles of major studios as well as those created by independent studios. The company also has a vast selection of programs for children. In addition to new releases It also offers rental DVDs of old films. Vudu has made significant progress regarding compatibility with different the latest devices.
The streaming of video services has become the main way to watch films and TV shows online. You can stream hundreds of television shows and films to your computer via these services. It is an ideal method of streaming films or TV. But there are several problems. Some users may have issues with buffering, lags or slow loading.
Tubi is another well-known streaming service, offering more than the 20,000 movies available for on-demand. It doesn’t offer exclusive content, but the library is quite impressive, especially for a streaming service. Tubi is owned by Fox Corporation. Fox Corporation and built its catalog through partnerships with over 250 other providers. Tubi is home to a number of films, such as Foxcatcher, Foxcatcher and Kill Bill.
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Suzi Ewing is set to make her feature debut for the kidnap thriller, which sees Evans as Lewis, who on the surface seems to be a regular guy, but who is harbouring a burning desire for revenge. The focus for his vengeful obsession is a woman named Cathy (Reilly). He grabs her from the street in broad daylight and imprisons her in a soundproof cell he has built into his house, intent on getting her to reveal a dark secret.
Lewis, however, hasn't planned on his motives starting to unravel and for Cathy to turn out to be a formidable, dangerous match for her kidnapper. Clarke wrote the script and is producing with Unstoppable Entertainment partner Jason Maza alongside Maggie Monteith and Gina Powell (Brotherhood).


Are you trying to figure out which movies you should see at the SXSW Film Festival? Is the range of options getting the better of you? Come join us on the Getty Day Stage on Friday March 7th at 3:30 PM for a Filmmaker Pre-Fest Pitch session emcee'd by Owen Egerton.
On Friday, just as the festival is kicking off filmmakers can come in and pitch their films straight to the SXSW audience. Emailing us, at firstname.lastname@example.org prior to the event guarantees a spot for your pitch, or you can show up the day of and get in line to pitch your film.
This is a golden opportunity for filmmakers and attendees alike. Filmmakers get the chance to spread the word about their film and convince the audience why their film is worth seeing amongst the 100+ other films at SXSW. Members of the audience can watch filmmakers pitch their films in person AND figure out what they want to see opening weekend.
This promises to be insightful, fun and free-wheeling with Owen Egerton emceeing and a host of great filmmakers telling you why their film is the must see film of SXSW.
Submit your trailers to be screened and reviewed at the Trailer Park by e-mailing email@example.com.


This is my Bomberman movie treatment that's been getting so much heat at Comic-Con.
Set in the near future, the film’s hero is John Justice, a soldier whose arms and legs are blown off by an IED in Afghanistan. The Ministry of Defence are able to rebuild him however, forging articulated robot limbs onto his torso, and turning him into Super Bomberman - the ultimate bomb disposal expert.
The man-machine makes it his mission to wipe explosive devises from the face of the planet, though his efforts are made that much harder by the appearance of Bagura, a family man driven mad by the death of his wife and child in the same explosion that injured John.
Blaming the west for his loss, Bagura teams up with The Five Fiendish Bombers – a deadly team of extremists – and together they endeavour to de-stabilise the European super-powers by blowing up 20 different capital cities in 20 days.
As fear grips the planet, one man is charged with the task of brining Bagura to justice – Super Bomberman!
Robocop meets The Hurt Locker, the film would need a director who could ground the action and adventure in reality, with Paul Greengrass the man for the job.
As for Super Bomberman himself, the role would need an actor who could sensitively portray the pain and anguish that Justice suffers early on in proceedings while at the same time being able to handle the high-octane action of the film’s second half. And that man is Tom Hardy.


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World Premiere of In the Name of the Republic of Croatia, Croatian premiere of IKEA For YU, ZagrebDoXXL: Discussion Pope Francis – Reformist or Heretic? and Five Q&As
A special Dox event at 9pm (theatre 1) features the premiere of the film In the Name of the Republic of Croatia and a Q&A with director Goran Dević, who in this film follows Marko Francišković in an attempt of presenting a radical political programme and a legal and psychiatric repercussion that followed political activism.
At 8pm (theatre 1), the Croatian premiere of the film IKEA for YU will take place, followed by a Q&A with the authors Marija Ratković Vidaković and Dinka Radonić. The film is a story about growing up in a family that has kept fostering Yugoslav ideals until this day and examines the value system along the line between Croatia and Sweden. Ahead of the premiere, at 5pm the visitors will have a chance to see the poster design in the lobby, printed with different information in spectrums both visible and invisible to the eye, as well as a double print in visual and infrared spectrums.
Two special Q&As will take place in ZagrebDoXXL. At 5.30pm (theatre 3), after the screening of Now Something Is Slowly Changing, made by Mint film office, discussion under the title Therapy – Journey or Destination? will be held. The aim is to spark a discussion about different techniques people today apply to find themselves and face challenges in life.
At 8pm (theatre 3), after Wim Wenders’s film Pope Francis – A Man of His Word, a discussion under the title Pope Francis – Reformer or Heretic? will take place, focusing on Francis’s pontificate as a litmus to test readiness of the Catholic Church to change and adapt to the zeitgeist.
Five interesting Q&A sessions await with the authors of films being presented at the festival. At 7pm (theatre 5) German director Florian Opitz will speak about his film System Error in which he analyses the obsession of politicians, economists and media with economic growth.
At the same time (theatre 1), with Slovenian director Peter Cerovšek we will be examining his short film Fundaments. After the film Summa, a unique story about two artists of different generations, people and nature, love and art, we will have a chat with Belarus director Andrei Kutsila at 7pm (theatre 2).
Day two at ZagrebDox also brings two films in the new special programme Slow Dox. The film Diagnosis, in which Polish director Ewa Podgórska combines scenes from life, memories and emotions of the citizens with subjective images of their city, is scheduled for 1pm (theatre 5), while the experimental film Sleep Has Her House by British filmmaker Scott Barley, combining static images of nature without humans with drawings, is scheduled for 9pm (theatre 5).
From 6pm to 8pm at the festival centre (Kaptol Centre, level 2) the film professionals programme ZagrebDox PRO is hosting a case study Does Your Film Need a Publicist? with Mirjam Wiekenkamp, a PR and film promotion expert.
In the popular Musical Globe section, at 6pm (theatre 4) we will have a chance to see Pilas by Lorena Cervera about a group of young Columbians from an amateur band, and Fabio De Luca’s film Cecilia Bartoli about the charismatic mezzosoprano. The world premiere of Paul Hegeman’s That Pärt Feeling about one of the greatest living composers is scheduled for 8pm (theatre 4).
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A mercenary with a three-bladed sword rediscovers his royal heritage's dangerous future when he is recruited to help a princess foil the designs of a brutal tyrant and a powerful sorcerer in conquering a land.
A kingdom ruled by evil. A princess enslaved by passion. A warrior driven by justice.
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This film marks the second battle to the death between characters portrayed by Robert Tessier and Earl Maynard. In "The Deep (1977)" the two muscular tough guys fought in a boathouse, at one point using an outboard motor as a weapon. Here, the fight was much shorter, but in both films the outcome was the same. Robert Tessier's characters were killed. See more
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A fresh, concise, but wide-ranging introduction and overview to British and Irish cinema, this volume contains 24 essays, each on a separate seminal film from the region. Films ranging from 1928 to 2002 are featured from directors such as John Boorman, Nicolas Roeg, Sally Potter and Jack Clayton. As well as discussions of genre and influences, The Cinema of Britain and Ireland includes in-depth studies of films such as Room at the Top (1958), The Italian Job (1969), The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976), Distant Voices, Still Lives (1988), Orlando (1992), and Sweet Sixteen (2002).
About the Author
Brian McFarlane is Honorary Associate Professor at Monash University. His books include The Encyclopedia of British Film (co-authored, 2003) and An Autobiography of British Cinema (1997).


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Star Trek 3 loses their director as Roberto Orci quits working on the sequel
Roberto Orci has quit working on the sequel to Star Trek 3
. Orci was going to make his directorial debut with the movie, replacing J.J. Abrams. Abrams directed the first two movies but left to work on Star Wars 7: The Force Awakens
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Reasons for Orci's departure were not immediately revealed and nobody is quite sure why Orci will not work on the new Star Trek movie.
reports that Edgar Wright, the former director of Ant-Man
, and others are on the short list to take over for Orci.
Not much is known about Star Trek 3's storyline. But, there were rumors that William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy might return to their iconic roles of Kirk and Spock for cameos in the film (if not bigger roles). However, Badass Digest
is now reporting that "the script Orci was working on saw the Enterprise, the Vulcans and a new alien race competing to get a time travel device. The Vulcans want to go back and stop the destruction of their planet, and the time travel schtick is what would allow Chris Pine and William Shatner to share the screen."
Read more: Star Trek 3 to Start Filming in 6 Months
If this is the plot of the film, who can say if it will continue to be as things shift behind the scenes.
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Youth Travel Company Contiki, has recently launched its' #ContikiLegends project, where it has gathered real traveler stories dating back to the brand’s launch 52 years ago. Several of these travelers’ tales were given the creative treatments by artists from around the globe but Contiki enlisted British actress Natalie Dormer to turn one story into a short film.
Recognized for her roles in in HBO’s Game of Thrones, The Tudors, and the upcoming Hunger Games: Mockingjay film, Dormer has become the face of the #ContikiLegends campaign. In the short film, she narrates one traveler’s tale about a group of young tourists in Rome, who were guided back to their hotel through the winding streets by a blind fellow group member, solely by using her other senses.
In addition to retelling one of Contiki’s greatest legends on film, Natalie surprised a group of young travelers in Rome currently on Contiki’s London to Athens trip. The TV and film star posed for photos with the group and chatted openly to them about all of the incredible legends they had made on the trip thus far.


Kermit and Piggy go for a bike ride.
NOTES AND RESEARCH
“Couldn’t We Ride?”
written by Joe Raposo
lovely pictures dance in your eye.
It all seems so right!
It all seems so rare!
Summer soft, sudden breeze, watch the wind play tag in the trees!
The world is so bright!
So perfectly fair!
Lovers sing, Children dance, For a minute, we got a chance.
This sequence was the first scene in the movie that was shot.
This clip was seen in The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years, introduced by Lew Zealand, who mentioned that this was his favorite movie scene.
The first instance of Muppet biking occurred in The Muppets Valentine Show, in which Kermit rode a bicycle in the “Froggy Went A Courtin'” number until he crashed it into a fence.
Kermit next rode a bicycle in Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas. In the special’s opening moments, Kermit cycles down a bumpy country lane before being blindsided by the Riverbottom Nightmare Band. A scale model bicycle was constructed for and ridden by a special marionette Kermit, created and operated by Frank Oz.
Fun opinion article I found:
(These are mostly my thoughts and observations. I have occasionally added some of Annie’s thoughts after the recording. I have done my best to attribute info where needed. Many of the more common facts about the film and The Muppets are not directly attributed to any one source. It is not my intention to claim all of the above information as my own. If you find a place that needs attribution, please contact me with the source and I will be happy to add it.)


‘Deadly Suspects - 5 Movie Collection’
(Brad Pitt, Harrison Ford, Halle Berry, Robert Downey, Jr., Bruce Willis, John Travolta, Billy Bob Thornton, et al / 2-Disc DVD / NR / 2016 / Mill Creek Entertainment)
Overview: Everyone’s a suspect in this star-studded collection of modern day thrillers.
DVD Verdict: The Devil's Own (1997) - Starring: Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt, Margaret Colin, Rubén Blades - After seeing British soldiers gun down his father as a child, Frankie McGuire (Brad Pitt) joins the Irish Republican Army, determined to avenge his father's death, and sails to America to buy weapons from an underground arms dealer. Going by the alias of Rory Devaney, Frankie moves into the home of cop Tom O'Meara (Harrison Ford), who, when he learns of Rory's agenda, must choose between his sympathy for a troubled man and his desire for justice.
‘The Devil's Own’ is one of Hollywood's periodical ventures into the murky world of Irish politics. Harrison Ford, who stars here, had five years earlier starred in another such film, "Patriot Games". There is, however, a difference between the two films. "Patriot Games" is an action thriller which simply uses the Northern Ireland situation to provide a motivation for the bad guys; they happen to be Irish Republican terrorists, but they could equally well have been Islamic militants, or Russian spies, or Mafia hit-men, and it would have made little difference to the film. ‘The Devil's Own‘, by contrast, aims for something more ambitious.
Lonely Hearts (2006) - Starring: John Travolta, James Gandolfini, Jared Leto, Salma Hayek - Todd Robinson's ‘Lonely Hearts’ features John Travolta and James Gandolfini as Elmer C. Robinson and Charles Hildebrandt, a pair of homicide detectives who are on the trail of lovers on a crime spree. The evil duo of Ray Fernandez (Jared Leto) and Martha Beck (Salma Hayek) take advantage of elderly widows, stealing as much money as they can after gaining the victim's confidence, and then murdering their mark. Robinson becomes drawn into the case too deeply in order to help him confront his feelings, as his wife has recently killed herself. The story is based on the real life Lonely Hearts killers of the late '40s, the infamous couple whom the director's grandfather played a large part in bringing to justice.
The performances of all the principal players - particularly Travolta, Gandolfini, Dern, Leto and Hayek - are amazing, brilliant, utterly believable, etc. The set and costume design, and cinematography are by themselves worthy of at least Academy Award nominations. And the story (based on real events, although I'm sure much was fictionalized), is both riveting and repulsive.
Salma Hayek stands out particularly for her portrayal of the seductive, depraved and sadistic Martha Beck, one half of the brutal "Lonely Hearts" killers. She should come with her own tag line, "If looks could kill..." Hayek's interpretation of this character is the polar opposite of Charlize Theron's in "Monster," but no less effective.
One False Move (1992) - Starring: Bill Paxton, Billy Bob Thornton, Cynda Williams, Michael Beach - Prison buddies Ray and Pluto, and Ray's girlfriend Fantasia--all from L.A., commit a series of executions in Los Angeles before heading east to unload a cache of stolen cocaine--only only to be apprehended by a gung-ho sheriff in Louisiana.
Billy Bob Thornton (A Simple Plan, Sling Blade, Astronaut Farmer), Arkansas born himself, co-wrote and starred in this film and really pulls off the psycho robber with such perfection that I really cannot understand how a supposedly intelligent guy like "Pluto" (Michael Beach - Short Cuts, "Third Watch," "ER") could hook up with him, especially since they spent two years in jail after the last job. Joining the duo, was Cynda Williams (Mo' Better Blues) in her second film, as Fantasia/Lila. She did a super job.
Perfect Stranger (2006) - Staring: Halle Berry, Bruce Willis - When her friend's affair with married ad exec Harrison Hill ends in the woman's murder, investigative reporter Rowena Price vows to bring the killer to justice. Suspecting Hill of the crime, she goes undercover by posing as two highly alluring women. Engaging in a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse, both Rowena and Hill begin to realize things may not be what they seem.
Sure, it's not what one might expect from an Oscar winning actress but still, not that bad! People should really give this movie a break, I have seen much, much worse over the last 18 months. This movie is just a nice easy to watch movie. Man, if you're looking for a real bad thriller that tries to be sexy try to watch 'Basic Instinct 2' - and I say try, because that movie is truly THAT bad!
True Believer (1989) - Starring: James Woods, Robert Downey Jr. - The killing. The conviction. The cover-up. James Woods is about to go up against corruption and conspiracy at the highest levels of New York City law enforcement in the action-packed courtroom drama, True Believer. Woods is spellbinding as Eddie Dodd, once an acclaimed civil rights attorney of the '60s, now an embittered cynic who makes a living defending drug-dealing low-lifes. Dodd's passion for justice is rekindled when an idealistic young associate (Robert Downey, Jr.) urges him to re-open an eight-year-old murder case involving a young prisoner serving life in Sing Sing for a gang initiation killing.
This courtroom thriller has a well-crafted pace that keeps you tied to your seat, the kind of acting from James Woods that is hard to find nowadays, and Robert Downey Jr also dons the recently-graduated idealistic law student to a tee. Indeed, the film is reminiscent of a John Grisham novel. Margaret Colin as Kitty Greer is also great. In fact, every actor in this flick does a better-than-average role. Lacking in cheesiness, having the proper pace, the kind of twists that make it just a little less than predictable, and good acting plus a nice mix of occasional black-and-white flashbacks with the present and an original score by Brad Fiedel (Terminator, Terminator: 2) that fits the pace perfectly make for a movie that is clearly lacking in recognition. This is a Widescreen Presentation (1.78:1) enhanced for 16x9 TVs.


At C2E2 last weekend, Val Kilmer participated in a panel where he discussed several of his projects. A full run-down is at Spinoff, but we’re going to focus on just the most important cinematic masterpiece of our time™, which you already know is none other than Joel Schumacher’s Batman Forever. Yes, it’s been 17 years since Val Kilmer was lowered into the Batsuit, but any time he talks about being Batman, by God we’re going to cover that.
He talked about falling over constantly in the Batsuit:
“The suit takes an hour to get into, and you can’t do it by yourself, and then you can’t hear because there are really no earholes in it. Also you can’t turn your head and you can’t go to the bathroom by yourself. Plus, you fall over quite easily. It was like wearing a wetsuit that was several times tighter than one anyone else would wear, and then when you add the cape it’s almost psychedelic. Then I realized one day what wearing that suit was like. It was, ‘Oh! This is what being old feels like,’” the actor joked. “No one really listens to you any more. You can’t really talk or hear. You’re always falling over and someone has to help you go to the bathroom and get dressed.”
If old people were anything like Batman their children might call them more often. Just sayin’.
Kilmer also expressed love for Nolan’s Batman films and reminisced about where Batman Forever went wrong:
[On Nolan’s films] “They are doing what I hoped we would do, but didn’t do,” the actor replied to much laughter and applause. […] “I think because of Tim Burton’s success on the first film and Nicholson being so amazing that they kind of got carried away with the idea of the bad guy being immune to rules somehow,” Kilmer continued. “In the original film the Joker gets the hell kicked out of him and thrown off the bell tower. He suffers, and that sort of went away. Things became cute. It’s entertaining, but I think what they’re doing with the Batman films now is more in the original spirit of the character.”
This next part had nothing to do with Batman, but I feel compelled to shout about it from rooftops, completely without context:
“Plus I’ve got a short for the Mark Twain play that Jack Black has agreed to be in, and I’ve written a part for Werner Herzog, who will play a black widow. It’s a scene about ants, and it’s so absurd. Twain has this theory about how ants are overrated. Everyone talks about how industrious they are, and it’s a big lie,” Kilmer joked. “They kill each other and they’re really dumb. So me, Will Forte and Jack Black are going to do that as a skit.” [Spinoff]
A skit about stupid ants with Werner Herzog? I’m your huckleberry.
In other news, it’s been 17 years since Val Kilmer was Batman and we are all super, super old.
UPDATE: Thanks to tenillusions for this brilliance.


Circle In The Square Theatre | New York City, New York
The biggest broadway production of the fall is back for 2022 and this time you could be there! Thats right, the magnificent KPOP – The Musical will be coming along to New York, New York City this November! Suitable for the whole family so bring the clan! Held at the outstanding Circle In The Square Theatre on Sunday 6th November 2022 simply the leading place for such a high profile broadway, it's going to be the most thrilling evening of the year! For access with easy click the 'get tickets' link when you scroll up, don't delay, buy today!
Broadway is known as the supreme night out for families and we hear you want to book a family surprise? Well, KPOP – The Musical is right up your street! The popular broadway show is more than a visit to the theatre! With so many awards, sold out dates and fans a plenty, KPOP – The Musical seemingly has it all! It's simply unmissable! The fall, 2022 states tour will head down to New York City, New York this November and play at the unbelievable Circle In The Square Theatre, absolutely the supreme venue in New York, New York City. Circle In The Square Theatre is known for ideal situation, excellent ratings and the exceptional service, this couldn't be a better venue to host KPOP – The Musical on Sunday 6th November 2022! To buy access for the whole family it's really simple! All you need to do is follow the 'get tickets' button you'll see on this page, don't hang around!


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David Duchovny’s new movie, The Joneses, casts him as the man who has it all — but how did he recover from his real-life fall from grace?
More than just Mulder: David Duchovny, now star of The Joneses (Rex Features)
David Duchovny, Hollywood star, husband and father of two, is in the throes of
a new relationship — and, to tell the truth, which he usually does, it has
left him with mixed feelings. On the one hand, his new setup makes perfect
sense, especially given his occasionally nomadic lifestyle. And, of course,
we all have to move on and can't live in the past. But he is something of a
traditionalist and doesn't enjoy leaving loved ones behind. Yes, like many,
Duchovny is facing up to one of mankind's great questions: just how do we
feel about the Kindle? "I travel quite a bit, and being able to throw
this little thing in my backpack so I can take my entire library with me is
unbelievable," reflects the 49-year-old actor, pondering his handheld
vehicle for digital books. And yet paper is a good technology, I suggest.
"I know," he sighs,


If you identify as a science fiction or comedy nerd, Netflix’s “The Adam Project” may be the movie for you. As a fan of sci-fi films in general, they are definitely hit or miss with the ability to sell you on the sci-fi aspect of the film, but this film does a great job of establishing the characters and plot, as well as the science fiction.
A time-traveling fighter pilot Adam Reed accidentally crash lands in 2022. He must team up with his 12-year-old self to save the future. This film features a star-studded cast with Ryan Reynolds as Adam Reed, Jennifer Garner as Ellie Reed, Mark Ruffalo as Louis Reed, and Zoe Saldaña as Laura Shane.
What I loved
The comedy in this film is sprinkled throughout the movie and used at the perfect times. I don't think there was one instant where I didn't laugh when a joke was made. The humor is definitely standard "Ryan Reynolds" brand, but it is not only used by his character, and that's what makes it have high comedic value. Both Adams’ in this film are witty and clever with the jokes, which makes the film enjoyable to watch.
The plot was fascinating too and something original that I enjoyed. The idea of time travel in movies is not new, but what this film does with it puts a new twist on the time travel trope. It makes time travel different, with new technology and the mechanics of time travel in general. The story overall made me laugh and cry which any good movie should be able to do.
What I didn't love
For a time-traveling movie where the same people are to be in the same place next to each other at the same time requires some movie magic, but the magic falls flat in that aspect. There's CGI used for certain characters and it often looks very robotic and not human at times. If the character is stationary it's not too bad, but once they start moving all bets are off.
For this epic sci-fi action film, the music lacks majorly. During the climax of the film there is this epic battle scene, but the music is a soft lullaby compared to an epic track they could have used. The music throughout this film felt extra soft, and not what I’d expect from a sci-fi action film.
Overall, this was one of the best Netflix films I’ve seen in a while. There was this great balance of action, comedy, and drama that made it intriguing to watch. If you are a fan of comedy sci-fi films with a good plot and good characters, this movie is for you.
I give "The Adam Project" a 4.5 out of 5.


Come and work with our top director, musical director and choreographer as you spend 2 weeks rehearsing for the smash hit Broadway and West End musical "Guys and Dolls". The 2 weeks will culminate in a full performance in our studio theatre for family and friends. (...)
Summer at the Academy offers students the great opportunity to work with experienced theatre practitioners, specialising in acting, vocal coaching, choreography, and stage combat to name but a few. These experts are committed and passionate about sharing their knowledge and experience with our students as they create workshops that are simply unmissable!
Week long workshops have a specific focus, set against a background of fun theatre games and exercises, song and movement. Over the weeks, students discover and learn many key components of an actor’s training, meet new friends and develop many valuable life skills to take them well beyond the stage!
Our summer workshops are open to both existing Academy students and non Academy students alike, with workshops for ages 8 through to 17 years - so there is sure to be a course that is perfect for you. They run daily Monday - Friday from 9.00am - 4.00pm and cost CHF565 per week.


A 2013 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Quarter-finalist! Emancipating Alice
Now that her husband, George, is dead, middle-aged homemaker Alice Owens thinks his oppressive reign over her life has ended–but she is wrong. George thwarts her attempts at freedom, mentally and physically, from beyond the grave.
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Homemaker Alice Owens returns from a routine grocery-shopping trip to find her husband, George, slumped over their kitchen table, as dead as her love for him. Glad her strangled life with him has ended, she prepares for the arrival of her adult children–a daughter who hates her, and a needy son–who will inevitably show up for the funeral. But while cleaning out George’s belongings, Alice stumbles across enigmatic documents linking him to an African-American charity, and a heinous crime committed over thirty years prior.
Alice grapples not only with memories of her marriage’s turbulent past, but with murder and infidelity from George’s secret double life pushing themselves into her present.
Will Alice finally gain the freedom she’s always desired? Or will George’s secrets take her over the edge?
Originally published November 2012, this second edition was released July 2014.


There are several opportunities to take in a live theater performance in Falmouth and Woods Hole.
Just as the Cape Cod Baseball League hosts the best college baseball players in the country, the College Light Opera Company is the summer home to college students from across the country. CLOC gives actors, musicians, stage and costume technicians the opportunity to experience a professional theater company. Now in its 45th season, this year's repertoire offers nine musicals and operettas, including No, No Nanette, My One and Only, Die Fledermaus, and Fiddler on the Roof.
If new American plays are to your liking, check out the Cape Cod Theater Project.This innovative forum brings together writers of new plays with professional actors and directors for readings in the intimate setting of Falmouth Academy. The audience is welcome to participate in post-performance discussion.
Woods Hole Theater Company. Since 1974, this year-round group has been offering a variety of plays for the community. Its home is the Woods Hole Community Hall of 1878.


Opened: April 26, 2017
Book by: Richard Oberacker
Music & Lyrics by: Richard Oberacker & Robert Taylor
Broadway Replacement Cast: Corey Cott, Laura Osnes, Joe Carroll, Brandon James Ellis, James Nathan Hopkins, Geoff Packard, Joey Pero, Beth Leavel, Jonathan Shew, Carleigh Bettiol, Mary Callanan, Max Clayton, Andrea Dotto, Ryan Kasprzak, Erica Mansfield, Drew McVety, Kevyn Morrow, Keven Quillon & Jaime Verazin
This important musical brings to life the stories of World War II vets dealing with post-traumatic stress after the end of the war.
Upon returning home to Cleveland, Donny Novitski (Corey Cott) creates a band of veterans to enter in the National Radio Swing Band Competition in Tribute to the Troops. He also enlists the help of Julia Trojan (Laura Osnes), the widow of his best friend in the war.
Cott gives the performance of a lifetime as Donny. It’s easy to see the pain he’s endured after serving in the war and the hope he has that his voice will be heard. The Act I closer, “Right This Way,” perfectly showcases how dynamic of a performer Cott is.
As the show continues, the score gets more intense with Osnes really developing her character.
Final say: A beautiful, entertaining show. ★★★★★


Search: saoirse pronunciation
Why: Rainn Wilson Tweet-tweeted:
How long will it take, after the film "The Lovely Bones" comes out, for the porn movie with the obvious parody title to come out?I read that book. Saoirse Ronan will play the dead girl (Susie Salmon) in the movie due out in January.
Answer: SEER-shuh! The word means "freedom" in Irish.
The More You Know: Seer-shuh Ronan is this little lady from Atonement. She reminds me of Eleanore when she was like 6, Y/N?


I heard the rumor, but now it is official Vin Diesel will supply the voice of Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy. Now while there isn’t a lot of dialogue to learn ‘I am Groot’ is the only line the character says, he does say it with many different emotional inflections. I think the bass tone of Vin Diesel’s voice is a good match for the character. Taking on a smaller role, the star says, allows him to just give the audience what they want. Said Diesel, “That’s the thing — I’m so busy. The audience wanted Vin and Marvel, Vin and Marvel. But I’m too busy to do a six-month role. So what Marvel came up with was really interesting. … I am watching a social wave influence and in some ways guide their thinking.”
So… We know who is voicing Groot now… Leaving only fan favorite Rocket Raccoon to find his voice.


Editor’s note: We asked Tribune writers to reflect on a piece of the larger cultural puzzle (a popular TV show, a movie, a book, etc.) they were missing — until now.
Boy bands and reality TV really bug me. I mean really.
Not that I have anything against the performers themselves, mind you, just that, to me, they represent everything wrong with the entertainment business.
Rather than being organic emergences of musical talent or intriguing personalities, they’re most often just attempts by executives to copycat already successful (not to mention shallow) pop culture trends.
That premise brought me to a serious question: Are the Beatles — the biggest boy...