Category: Movies

There are two things we see straight away in A Bigger Splash: Tilda Swinton, naked and sunbathing, and her character Marianne then having sex in the pool with her boyfriend Paul (Matthias Schoenaerts). No words are spoken as we silently follow the pair from their villa to the beach and when the first notable sound is heard, a cellphone, it’s an assault on the senses. This opening immediately sets the tone for this sexually-charged and sun-kissed movie, from Italian director Luca Guadagnino, that does not hide from both the raw ugliness and beauty of relationships so interwoven they can quickly shift from great to toxic. ›››

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“It takes courage to take all the make-up off and really show who you are.” Rialto has debuted an official US trailer for this year’s documentary Ingrid Bergman: In Her Own Words, a story profiling the life of Swedish actress Ingrid Bergman. She won three Academy Awards and starred in numerous films that are recognized as iconic classics. This doc reminds me a bit of the fantastic Marlon Brando doc, also told in his own words, and it’s an interesting inside look at the life of a very famous, very talented person. Even if you don’t know Ingrid Bergman that well, this looks like a very captivating personal story about her. Take a look. ›››

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“All of you that have never been listened to before… you now have something that stands for you!” Netflix has debuted one final trailer for Cary Fukunaga’s masterpiece Beasts of No Nation, a helluva film that is going to make a mark when it hits theaters this weekend. I love this film (read my review from the Telluride Film Festival), it’s phenomenally well-made and features incredible performances, and a brutal but honest story that we don’t often hear about. I recently interviewed Fukunaga and talked at length about the film (stay tuned for that) but in the meantime, this is a great trailer if you’re still not convinced. And when you do see this, go to the theaters – it’s worth it for the sound design alone. Abraham Attah & Idris Elba star. ›››

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Now this is a release I am very excited about. We’ve all heard that Quentin Tarantino is planning a special roadshow release of his new western The Hateful Eight this December, and it will be shown specially in 70mm, in a few theaters that have been retrofitted with 70mm projectors. However, exact details on the film and the release plan had not been confirmed until today. Tarantino spoke to Variety and confirmed that the 70mm roadshow version of The Hateful Eight runs 3 hours, 1 minute and features an intermission. This glorious 70mm version will have scenes that play in “big, long, cool, unblinking takes”, but he’s cutting a slightly different version for the regular theatrical release. That one will be shorter with a few different edits. ›››

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“As it gets closer and more probable, being a star is really losing its meaning, but whatever it means – I’m ready.” The first official trailer has debuted for the new documentary from Amy Berg (Deliver Us from Evil, West of Memphis) titled Janis: Little Girl Blue. The film received raves out of TIFF and is about the story of rock & roll singer Janis Joplin. This trailer only shows glimpses of the archival footage they’ve dug up of Joplin singing and laughing and being eccentric and fun. One review says, “Berg is able to craft a much deeper look into the woman behind the myth and the result is unexpected, to say the least.” Give this a look. ›››

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“Who are We? The future.” Universal has unveiled an outstanding first full-length trailer for the new Coen Brothers movie, written & directed by Joel & Ethan, hitting theaters early next February right in the thick of the awards season hoopla next year. Hail, Caesar! is an original comedy set in the 1950’s following a Hollywood fixer who works to keep the stars’ in line. George Clooney stars as Baird Whitlock, along with Josh Brolin, Ralph Fiennes, Tilda Swinton, Channing Tatum, Scarlett Johansson, Frances McDormand and Jonah Hill. Helluva cast. This looks absolutely fabulous, way more wild and amusing than I was expecting for the Coens, but maybe I shouldn’t be so surprised after all. I’m so there. Take a look. ›››

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Get ready for lots of lace and blood! Screen Gems has unveiled the first UK trailer for Burr Steers’ Pride & Prejudice & Zombies, the horror-tastic take on Jane Austen’s beloved literally classic Burr Steers’ Pride & Prejudice. Young actress Lily James stars Elizabeth Bennet, and she’s joined by her sisters in a plot to rid 19th century England of all those pesky zombies. This certainly looks explosive, literally, and action-packed and full of zombies galore, I just hope it doesn’t turn out too much like Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. The ensemble includes Ellie Bamber, Bella Heathcote, Millie Brady, Suki Waterhouse, Sam Riley as Mr. Darcy, Matt Smith as Mr. Collins, Jack Huston, Douglas Booth, plus Lena Headey. Have at it! ›››

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The American Film Institute has announced that the recipient of the 2016 AFI Life Achievement Award is composer John Williams. This is the first time in the 43 year history of the Life(time) Achievement Award that a composer has been chosen. Last year’s recipient was Steven Martin, and the first recipient ever was John Ford in 1973. The AFI Life Achievement Award was established to honor a single individual for his or her lifetime contribution to enriching American culture through motion pictures and television. Williams certainly deserves it, as he has been a composer for over 50 years working on so many classic films, earning 49 Oscar nominations and 5 wins over the years. And he still has a few more Star Wars scores in the works. ›››

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“What are you doing?” “Who are you?” “Who am I?!” Screen Media Films has debuted a trailer for Paul Bettany’s directorial debut titled Shelter, co-starring Jennifer Connelly and Anthony Mackie. The film premiered at the Toronto Film Festival last year, and received some rave reviews which are quoted in this rather beautiful trailer. Shelter explores how two homeless people in New York City met and fell in love, and it looks like a very intense and riveting story. The cast includes Amy Hargreaves, Scott Johnsen and Bruce Altman. This may actually be worth seeing, at least to get a look at Bettany’s directing debut. Take a look! ›››

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Premiering at the New York Film Festival tonight is the new documentary from Paul Thomas Anderson. Yep, he made a documentary in the last year, but it’s only 54 minutes long (more, more!). The doc is about his friend and collaborator Jonny Greenwood, who he follows to the Mehrangarh Fort in India to be hosted by the Maharaja of Jodhpur. Greenwood was there to record an album with Israeli composer Shye Ben Tzur, and an amazing group of local artists. The doc is said to capture that experience and the music and is “pure magic”. Check out this fan-made poster art made to look like a vintage portrait of the Maharaja. ›››

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