tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87705080679220359442024-02-19T07:35:24.962-08:00Silver-celluloidI have a confession. I love films. Some might say I'm a geek but I'm sure there are others like me, lurking in the shadows, coveting the latest box-set like the one ring to rule them all. We are a secretive breed, perfectly ordinary looking (most of the time), keeping our love of film under wraps.
Well, I thought it time to bear hug my film nerd status. I hope you enjoy and please join the debate. Go on, embrace your inner (or outer) film nerd too. You know you want to.silver-celluloidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15012754986092600415noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770508067922035944.post-75964024099910602182015-02-08T14:59:00.000-08:002015-02-08T14:59:21.082-08:00BAFTA 2015 Winners AnnouncedThe celebrities sparkled and the carpet was red. The <a href="http://www.bafta.org/" target="_blank">BAFTA </a>awards took place this evening in fabulous Royal Opera House in London and with many of the nominations echoing the upcoming Oscars so many people are wondering if there is an indication of who will take home a statuette alongside their BAFTA this year. Anyway, there are a few surprises but it's not a shock to see British movie The Theory of Everything having so much success, it's a shame the beautifully shot The Imitation Game didn't take home any gongs. The horror! Enjoy the list of winners while I head off for a celebratory drink or two.<br />
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Boyhood<br />
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Leading Actor</h3>
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Julianne Moore - Still Alice<br />
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The Theory of Everything<br />
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Best Supporting Actor</h3>
J.K Simmons - Whiplash<br />
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Patricia Arquette - Boyhood<br />
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The Theory of Everything - Anthony McCarten<br />
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So there it is, the glamour is over and the party has started. Were you surprised by the <a href="http://awards.bafta.org/award/2015/film" target="_blank">winners</a>?silver-celluloidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15012754986092600415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770508067922035944.post-46627943269012734202015-02-07T11:42:00.000-08:002015-02-07T11:43:33.658-08:00The Imitation Game - Review - Spoiler Free - Oscars Countdown<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ4pJduMngZbQ8wAOLQI0kCWfIUqZXj6rY6X2wO_phdTTNLUuALT8zk-Btifi16iRHpRLmuaninyxEWsQEAXMgbfmm5YfxKkSOvzotBRMJ2vkXvVMNkj3BZYXs8VkBn3561xvUkDjQIKv8/s1600/The+Imitation+Game.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ4pJduMngZbQ8wAOLQI0kCWfIUqZXj6rY6X2wO_phdTTNLUuALT8zk-Btifi16iRHpRLmuaninyxEWsQEAXMgbfmm5YfxKkSOvzotBRMJ2vkXvVMNkj3BZYXs8VkBn3561xvUkDjQIKv8/s1600/The+Imitation+Game.jpg" height="320" width="216" /></a>Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode<br />
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Genre: Drama<br />
Running time: 112 minutes<br />
Certificate: 12A<br />
UK Release Date: 14th November 2014<br />
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Acting: 9/10<br />
Directing: 9/10<br />
Plot: 7/10<br />
Overall: 9/10<br />
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This <a href="http://theimitationgamemovie.com/" target="_blank">movie</a> is spellbinding. I could leave it there but I guess you are looking for a little more, so we'll dive into the plot. It is based on a true story and tells of the life of Alan Turing (Benedict Cumberbatch) famous for his work at Bletchley Park during World War II, as well as his contribution to artificial intelligence and computing. An unusual person, and bonafide genius, his personal and professional lives collide in 1950s Britain.<br />
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On the surface this film doesn't look very exciting, in truth I approached it with a little trepidation as it looked very heavy in content, and as if it was made with 'Oscar' in mind. I couldn't have been more wrong. This movie was surprisingly funny in many places, captivating, excellently acted and well directed. I barely have a bad word to say about it for its form. However, there is a slight downside, and that's its accuracy. There has to be a certain responsibility from film makers when dealing with true subjects, and people going to this film with no prior knowledge are likely to believe it as a true portrayal. I am sure there are plenty of people who are completely unfamiliar with Turing's life and some, like myself, who could only claim a smattering of knowledge about Enigma and the Turing Test. The plot of this film is inaccurate. To explain too finely would be a massive spoiler but during the movie there is an accusation of a cover up that did not happen in reality, and this seems a little unforgivable when considering Turing's life.<br />
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This said, the film is engaging. Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightley are both actors that I have not been a fan of in the past, but I was wrong again, they are both fantastic in their roles. The muted colours of the film reflect the austerity and remoteness of Turing's life, as well as setting the time period with an 'old photograph' feel. The movie cross cuts through time, moving between Turing's childhood, work at Bletchley Park, and later life, and it does so seamlessly and without confusion. Much of the more delicate matters of Turing's life are dealt with tactfully yet without avoidance. Overall I would recommend this movie to just about everyone. I haven't stopped raving about it since I saw it, and it is definitely one of my Oscar favourites for this year. Ignore the drab appearance and go watch it, it is interesting, informative, funny, moving, sad, captivating, inspiring and maddening. That's quite a lot of emotions for 122 minutes, you'll be getting your money's worth.<br />
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<br />silver-celluloidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15012754986092600415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770508067922035944.post-50904255240373145472015-02-04T08:25:00.000-08:002015-02-04T09:19:26.848-08:00American Sniper - Review - Spoiler Free - Oscars Countdown<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Starring: Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller<br />
Director: Clint Eastwood<br />
Genre: Drama<br />
Running time: 132<br />
Certificate: 15<br />
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If you're interested in this movie then you've probably already heard about that baby, and if you haven't you are about to. Where to start with <a href="http://www.americansnipermovie.com/" target="_blank">American Sniper</a>? My hopes were for a moving portrayal of the effects of conflict in a high pressure military role. I also thought that it might take an interesting look at the families of service men and the sacrifices made both at home and on tour. My hopes were not realised. This film is based on a true story, the source material is the autobiography by Chris Kyle. It follows the life of Kyle (Bradley Cooper) who grows up with a need to protect others. This combined with his environment leads him into a career as a sniper in the US Navy. As his career progresses his home life becomes slowly more fraught.<br />
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This was always going to be a difficult movie to review because it is based on autobiography, but the film left me feeling disappointed and unsure why it has been included in this year's Oscars line-up. It is well acted and the direction is sound, but it feels like Eastwood has worked by numbers and it doesn't have the grace of his previous films, like Million Dollar Baby. To add to this, there's a lot of flag waving and huge amounts of patriotism, and the complexities of the story get lost in the politics of the movie. This is a shame because the story of Kyle's life is both astounding and interesting. However, this film has done nothing to elevate it beyond the mediocre. When Kyle's struggle to assimilate his work and home life is explored the film seems to hold back and falls a little flat, which is not helped by Sienna Miller's occasional misfirings in her portrayal of Kyle's wife Taya.<br />
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The movie is at its best when Cooper is expressing Kyle's internal conflicts while in the field. This is also where the film gains dramatic tension, but it still feels a bit slick and glossy with something grittier needed to do justice to the subject matter. And, of course, there's the baby. There is a scene in which Cooper and Miller are acting a distressing and poignant conversation regarding Kyle's return to the field after the birth of their child. This scene is cut through by the baby they are nursing, an obvious doll that is being handed between the adults, it is so unconvincing that is is laughable and destroys the suspension of disbelief for anyone watching. There has been a lot of speculation regarding the reasons for using a doll in this scene, but for a movie with this kind of budget the doll is just plain sloppy.<br />
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American Sniper could have been so much more than its end result and if it had a more nuanced approach it might have risen to its potential. This film is slick and functional, but unless you are really interested in the US military or Chris Kyle it might leave you a little cold.<br />
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<br />silver-celluloidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15012754986092600415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770508067922035944.post-39738870762770608792015-02-01T14:33:00.000-08:002015-02-04T09:17:03.303-08:00Gone Girl - Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Starring: Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris<br />
Director: David Fincher<br />
Genre: Thriller, drama<br />
Running time: 149 minutes<br />
Certificate: 18<br />
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I have another confession - when I'm not watching movies I'm a bit of a bookworm. That's why when I watched <a href="http://www.gonegirlmovie.com/" target="_blank"><i>Gone Girl</i></a> I walked through the door with preconceptions from the novel. If you like reading then you probably didn't miss the uproar surrounding the book <i><a href="http://gillian-flynn.com/" target="_blank">Gone Girl</a></i> by Gillian Flynn. Prior to the movie announcement I had already read it (a fantastic page turner) and when I heard the movie was in production my anticipation was huge. I knew that if it was executed to reflect the quality of the source material it was going to be a gripping. Then David Fincher was set to direct and I just couldn't wait. My watching relationship with Fincher is complex at best because although he is an artistic director who deserves auteur status, his portrayal of female characters makes his films difficult when viewed through the lens of gender. However, it turns out that <i>Gone Girl</i> happens to be the movie that moves Fincher away from this reputation a little. Anyway, I digress. In case you've missed it, <i>Gone Girl</i> tells the story of Amy Dunne (Rosamund Pike,) a young woman who is married and has moved from New York to Missouri with her husband, Nick Dunne (Ben Affleck) to care for his ailing mother. One day Nick returns home to discover that Amy is missing and the house is in disarray, it looks as if Amy has disappeared after a struggle, and as the investigation deepens the suspicion surrounding Nick's behaviour heightens.<br />
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If I had to describe <i>Gone Girl</i> in one word it would be spellbinding. This is a gripping and skillfully crafted film that puts a marriage under the microscope with some chilling results. Trying to write a spoiler-free review of this film is a challenge in itself, but it is safe to say that I would highly recommend it (but be prepared for a grown-up movie which can sometimes shock). The film is beautiful to look at, with muted tones and Fincher's trademark slick yet gritty visual aesthetic. The plot is compelling and the characters are engrossing. Fincher has done it again. Pike has been nominated for the Best Actress Oscar for this role (and she truly deserves the nod). She embodies the role in a way that takes you on her journey, and you are drawn to the characters of Nick and Amy, even at times when you would rather look away. Affleck has been under-rated in this performance, most likely because his portrayal is more understated and gets overshadowed by Pike. However, Affleck plays his role to perfection and makes this everyday guy with a tendency to smile at the wrong moment a really believably flawed character. From beginning to end this is a film with very few flaws, from excellent script writing through to pleasing visuals and thrilling plot, but be warned, if you are experiencing any relationship difficulties you might want to give this a miss, it has the ability to create paranoia in even the most steady of couples.<br />
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This is one of the more gruesomely entertaining offerings from this Oscar season and it also has strong female characters, something that is missing from many of the other nominations. It is available to buy in the <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gone-Girl-DVD-Ben-Affleck/dp/B00JLC48M4" target="_blank">UK from Feb 2nd 2015</a>, go on, grab a copy and enjoy the ride. You won't regret it.silver-celluloidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15012754986092600415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770508067922035944.post-85147118695029273022015-01-19T16:39:00.003-08:002015-01-27T08:20:56.133-08:00Oscars 2015 - Nominees AnnouncedIt's been a while but I'm back just in time for Oscar season! So, the nominees have been announced and it's all about the countdown to the ceremony on Sunday February 22nd. There have been a few surprises, like Jake Gyllenhall's missing from the nominations for his totally engrossing and terrifying performance in Nightcrawler. I am really happy to see Rosamund Pike's performance didn't go unnoticed in Gone Girl, though, she is mesmerizing and truly deserves the nod. Now it's all been announced, here at Silver-Celluloid we thought you might like to see a full review of each film that has been nominated. Over the next few weeks we are going to do just that. Anyway, enough of this, I'll just go and dust off my dress for my Oscar night party while you guys take a look at the nominees for this year's big categories. <br />
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This powerful, biographical war drama, based on the book by Chris Kyle, is the eleventh Oscar nomination for Clint Eastwood.<br />
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Starring: Michael Keaton, Zach Galifianakis, Emma Stone<br />
A black comedy about a washed-up actor, Riggan Thomson, who is famous for playing an iconic superhero. Thomson is trying to make his comeback by getting his own dramatic production on Broadway.<br />
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Drama depicting life through the eyes of a young boy for twelve years. This is Richard Linklater's fifth nomination.<br />
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Starring: Ralph Fiennes, F. Murray Abraham, Adrien Brody<br />
The owner of the Alpine Hotel recounts his younger days as a lobby boy at the Grand Budapest Hotel. This film will stand as Wes Anderson's sixth Academy nomination.<br />
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Tense drama about the life of Alan Turing, the leader of the Bletchley Park decoders who worked to crack the enigma machine during World War II. <br />
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The events surrounding the 1965 freedom marches and the life of Dr Martin Luther King Jr are explored in this weighty drama.<br />
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A biopic of Dr Stephen Hawking which looks at his personal life. A bitter-sweet drama of relationships under the pressures of life, love and disability.<br />
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Starring: Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons<br />
A young drummer lands a spot in a prestigious music conservatory where he meets a formidable teacher. They develop an unusual and dangerous relationship.<br />
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French born Cotillard already has a statuette from her win for Actress in a Leading Role. In 2007, her portrayal of Edith Piaf, in the movie <i>La Vie en Rose, </i> gained her the gong. For this nomination Cotillard plays a factory worker who has one weekend to convince her fellow workers to give up their bonus so that she can keep her job.</div>
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Check out the London Sundance Festival. Linked to the Sundance Festival in the U.S., the London Festival promises a huge line-up of cinema and music for every film aficionado out there. The festival starts on Friday 25th April and runs through until Sunday 27th April, and will show the cream of the independent cinema crop as well as panels and talks. Tickets are still on sale <a href="http://www.sundance-london.com/tickets-2014" target="_blank">here</a>, but they look set to go like hotcakes, so get there quick. Also, budding film-makers have the chance to purchase the Shorts Workshop package which is a Sunday seminar with advice, discussions and practical lessons. There are also tickets available for the Opening Night Party, so why not get yourself down there?<br />
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silver-celluloidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15012754986092600415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770508067922035944.post-47281964232133336582013-12-06T02:13:00.000-08:002014-04-07T13:30:18.182-07:00Celebrate Woody Allen's Birthday with WoodystockWoody Allen celebrated his 78th birthday this month, and that means it is time for Woodystock. This special event is held on Saturday 7th December at the Hackney Picturehouse cinema in London and is organised in association with the LOCO London Comedy Film Festival. Woodystock has become the annual celebration of Woody Allen's comedy and this year will be playing one of Woody Allen's classic movies, as well as live comedy from three young stand up comedians and Woody Allen-themed cocktails with live jazz. So if you are in the Hackney area, why not get yourself down there for some laughs and self-deprecating comedy? For more information, visit <a href="http://www.picturehouses.co.uk/cinema/Hackney_Picturehouse/film/Hackney_Picturehouse_And_Loco_Present_Woodystock/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<br />silver-celluloidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15012754986092600415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770508067922035944.post-45104362249067401822013-12-03T05:53:00.000-08:002014-04-07T13:51:41.325-07:00Sweden To Offer Bechdel Test Cinema Rating<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO2g_i7rVgQXf2e3ZFoos31A4qJTKrmWNqOyREnMv0jgkyJvho4ETfFPinoOYV0gckLuMaut6Os-lmAbtqJzkFISjRcTtiFvCUPASmi_jHg8jC49f-kM00uy7qPZUhVpTKgXKjitDaU5f6/s1600/iStock_000005272603XSmall+(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO2g_i7rVgQXf2e3ZFoos31A4qJTKrmWNqOyREnMv0jgkyJvho4ETfFPinoOYV0gckLuMaut6Os-lmAbtqJzkFISjRcTtiFvCUPASmi_jHg8jC49f-kM00uy7qPZUhVpTKgXKjitDaU5f6/s400/iStock_000005272603XSmall+(2).jpg" height="400" width="266" /></a>Every state, province and country has a cinema rating system. This system is usually based around controlling the lower age limit of the audience and monitoring films so that they <br />
remain appropriate. The ratings system in most territories is self-regulatory and there is usually an independent body of people to vet each movie and make the appropriate decisions. In the UK this job falls to the British Board of Film Classification, and these decisions are mostly based on the incidence of bad language, nudity, sex and violence within each picture.<br />
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However, in Sweden, some cinemas are going to introduce a new rating system alongside the one for age that will advise whether the film passes the Bechdel Test. They will be the first in the world to do this. For those who are unfamiliar with this test, it is a marker of the incidences of women on screen. The test is simple. To pass the test a film must contain a scene in which two named women have a conversation that is not about a man and does not involve a man. If you are new to this test, you will be surprised at how few films actually pass.<br />
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The Bechdel Test started as a joke in a comic strip by a woman called Alison Bechdel. The joke was that two women wanted to watch a movie, and one of them refused to watch any movie without the criteria of two women having a conversation that is not about men. The joke was that the only movie they could find had been out for five years.<br />
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findings, but these findings cannot be denied, and they make a serious point
for the cinema-going public. In fact many valid points have been raised through humour, and comedy is often the most subversive outlet available.<br />
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It has been noted that many films with strong female roles would not pass the Bechdel Test. This is true; for example, the recent release <i>Saving Mr Banks</i> would not pass and yet it contains a brilliant female lead character. However, the idea that this should be an issue is preposterous; the Bechdel Test is not there to make sure that only female representation is available but to highlight the severe lack of films that address women in a fair and equal light. This means all movies, not only the ones that are about women. Bear in mind that the film only need contain one scene in which two women have one conversation that does not discuss or involve a man. These are very small criteria to fill and yet film after film fails.<br />
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This is also not to say that every film should pass the Bechdel Test. There should be movies that are male centred and fail the test but this should be in an environment of a more rounded representation of both male and female in film.<br />
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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire - Pass<br />
Gravity - Fail<br />
Thor: The Dark World - Pass<br />
The Butler - Pass<br />
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 - Fail<br />
The Family - Fail<br />
Turbo - Fail<br />
The Counsellor - Fail<br />
Captain Philips - Fail<br />
Blue is the Warmest Color - Pass<br />
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As you can see, more than half the films did not make the grade, and this is for ONE conversation between two women. Moreover, Thor: The Dark World only just scraped in. This is a sore under-representation of women and, sadly, this is an unusually good week with more films passing than is often found.<br />
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Add to this problems of distribution. This is also something that is controlled by the studio, as they decide the distribution of the movie. If the studio decides it is a 'smaller' film then the distribution is very limited as they are not keen to spend too much money. Therefore, the movie can only be seen by a small number of people and the box office sales will be lower. I for one have often wished to see a movie at the cinema, only to find the nearest one playing the film to be over 50 miles away.<br />
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So here is the problem. The film industry needs to wake up to the fact that other films can be profitable given the chance; one only has to look to the success of the film <i>Bridesmaids</i> to know that representation of women can be entertaining, funny and very financially successful. Yet there was a sense of surprise at the success of <i>Bridesmaids</i>; one that wasn't shared over the success of <i>The Hangover, </i>which is a very similar, yet male centred, movie.<br />
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Director: Kimberly Peirce<br />
Genre: Horror<br />
Running time: 100 minutes<br />
Certificate: 15<br />
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<i>Oldboy</i> due to hit the cinemas soon, it is time to ask: <br />
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Three stars. Well made, well performed and entertaining,<i> </i>but not quite up to DePalma's classic.<br />
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For more information on <i>Carrie </i>visit <a href="http://www.carrie-movie.com/" target="_blank">here</a><u>.</u>silver-celluloidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15012754986092600415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770508067922035944.post-37009352013066078342013-11-29T11:13:00.002-08:002014-04-07T14:06:31.161-07:00Saving Mr Banks Review - No SpoilersStarring: Emma Thompson, Tom Hanks, Paul Giamatti<br />
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Four stars: Funny, entertaining, captivating and genuinely moving. Go see it, you won't be disappointed.<br />
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For more information on Saving Mr Banks visit <a href="http://movies.disney.com/saving-mr-banks" target="_blank">here</a>.silver-celluloidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15012754986092600415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770508067922035944.post-16664425988317201422013-11-23T07:39:00.000-08:002014-04-07T14:09:03.435-07:00THE LONDON FEMINIST FILM FESTIVAL - NOVEMBER 24 - 30<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A quick heads up: if you are in London between the 24th and 30th November, it is not too late to take <span id="goog_1344632510"></span><span id="goog_1344632511"></span>in some great films at the London Feminist Film Festival. 2012 saw the first ever London Feminist Film Festival and this year looks set to follow the groundbreaking trends, with many films being premiered at the festival, along with panel discussions and even a classic or two thrown in. There are still some tickets available for the events that are taking place at Picture House in Hackney, and the awards ceremony will be held on November 30th. To take a look at the programme of events click <a href="http://londonfeministfilmfestival.com/lfff-2013-programme/lfff2013/" target="_blank">here</a> and for more information about the festival take a wander through this<a href="http://londonfeministfilmfestival.com/" target="_blank"> link</a>. So, for a good film that will definitely pass the Bechdel test, why not support the festival and catch some interesting films in the process!silver-celluloidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15012754986092600415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770508067922035944.post-86986660041072609212013-11-20T20:49:00.001-08:002014-04-07T14:17:37.449-07:00The Hunger Games: Catching Fire – No Spoilers Review<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<i>The Hunger Games</i> was the runaway success of 2012 making an instant icon of Jennifer Lawrence's<br />
incarnation of the already iconic character, Katniss Everdeen. The movie of the second book in <i>The Hunger Games</i> series has been hotly awaited, and now it has arrived, how does it measure up?<br />
In truth it is good, but not as good as the first. As with all 'second in the series' movies it suffers a little from not being a stand-alone film, and there is a lot of plot exposition that is somewhat cumbersome. However, <i>The Hunger Games: Catching Fire</i> is produced to the same high quality with excellent acting from the whole cast. As expected, this movie picks up where <i>The Hunger Games</i> finished. Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) are living in the Victors' Village dealing with the aftermath of their experiences in The Hunger Games, but as a rebellion is rising, President Snow (Donald Sutherland) has new plans for Katniss.<br />
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<i>The Hunger Games: Catching Fire</i> certainly keeps the same pace as <i>The Hunger Games</i> and is entertaining throughout. Plenty of plot twists are partnered with lots of action and tortured decision-making to help while away the time. The same cast return for <i>The Hunger Games: Catching Fire</i> with the addition of Phillip Seymour Hoffman, who incidentally is the only one to wear ordinary clothes throughout the movie. It is almost as if he refused to join in with the rest of the cast, but hey, it's Phillip Seymour Hoffman. He can pretty much do what he wants and remain awesome.<br />
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The action is much as the first movie, but new twists and a different emphasis give enough plot and character development to make the movie worth a watch. As there are two more films, and yes, there are going to be another two films from the last book in the series (on a personal level, why do they keep making two movies out of the final book in every series? Oh yes, money. Excuse the cynicism), this film is obviously the middle of a wider story arc but it holds its own in spite of this. The film looks amazing (the Director of Photography has done a beautiful job) and it is seamlessly directed. On the whole, <i>The Hunger Games: Catching Fire</i> is a well executed, fun movie with a kickass heroine and a riveting plot.<br />
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Three and a half stars: <i>The Hunger Games</i> is a four star movie and <i>The Hunger Games: Catching Fire</i> is pretty close but no cigar. If you liked <i>The Hunger Games</i> then go check it out, you won't be disappointed. <br />
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For more information on <i>The Hunger Games Catching Fire </i>visit <a href="http://www.thehungergamesexplorer.com/us/epk/catching-fire/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Genre: Drama <br />
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Running time: 132 minutes <br />
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The portrayal of oppression is always a complex and difficult subject to approach with sensitivity and accuracy on film, and this has been achieved many times. However, The Butler may be trying a little too hard and is not without its problems. As entertaining as the film is, it can feel a little like a whistle-stop tour of American history as it tells the story of Cecil Gaines (Forest Whitaker), an African-American born into near slavery on a plantation who makes his way to work as a butler at The White House for several administrations. Gaines' working life spans several decades including the turbulent years of the Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War. <br />
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Despite some things that have been written about it, this film is genuinely moving at times. Although it is long at a running time of 132 minutes, it did not feel overlong and held the attention throughout. The film was entertaining and boredom was not a problem. However, there were moments where The Butler felt as though it was created for people with little or no prior knowledge of American history (not such a bad thing, particularly for the foreign market) but the treatment of history can feel a little ham-fisted as the historical events of the latter 20th century are shoehorned into the personal story of Gaines and his family, including his civil rights activist son Louis Gaines (David Oyelowo) who just happens to have personal interactions with Martin Luther-King and Malcolm X; and his son, Charlie Gaines (Isaac White) who has connections with the Vietnam War. The movie is loosely based upon the life of White House butler Eugene Allen who served in the White House for a long period, but this is such a tenuous connection that it can barely be considered any more than an inspiration. It would be easy to see Gaines as an embodiment of the psychological scars of a people oppressed by slavery and segregation, but also as the importance of the individual, the everyman. <br />
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taking a role. It can often feel like a game of spot the star, with so many big names playing roles that cannot be fully explored in the short space of one film. However, the stand out performance in this film is Oprah Winfrey, who is excellent as Cecil’s lonely wife, Gloria Gaines, who often plays second fiddle to Gaines’ White House job. Winfrey is completely watchable and even convincingly navigates drunk acting. Gloria is easily the most complex and interesting character throughout the film and Winfrey does her total justice. With a story that spans so many decades and historical landmarks it is difficult not to draw some comparisons with Forrest Gump, as the historical milestones and voiceover style bear similarities, but this is a very different film in content and deserves to be watched. A film that is spanning a century of history is going to scan the surface a little, and this film can be a little heavy handed and sentimental, but it is enjoyable, particularly for those who do not have a vast knowledge of the civil rights movement in America. Decidedly less gritty than Daniels’ previous work and there is some sentimentality, but this does not detract from the fact that it is enjoyable and moving.<br />
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For further information about <i>The Butler </i>visit <a href="http://www.hopscotchfilms.com.au/the-butler-sitehttp://www.hopscotchfilms.com.au/the-butler-site" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Starring: Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi, Barkhad Abdirahman<br />
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Genre: True story, action, drama<br />
Running time: 134 minutes<br />
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The first thing to mention about Captain Phillips is that it is gripping; the second is that it is long. Now this is something of a personal bugbear. Films are getting increasingly long, and what would have been an entertaining 90 minute film in the 1980s has become an epic of three hours in the present. Enough already, movies are too long. However, the fact that Captain Phillips didn't feel lengthy is a true testament to how well the film has been made. In fact, with this movie the time flew. The engrossing plot was enough to keep everyone on the edge of their seat and the tension could be felt throughout the room. Familiar or not with the actual events, this film is riveting.<br />
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Based on the true life story surrounding the 2009 capture of a U.S. cargo ship by Somali pirates, this movie tells the story of the boat’s captain, Richard Phillips (Tom Hanks) and his efforts to protect his ship, crew and his own life. It sees an interesting and unexpectedly balanced view of both Captain Phillips and the pirates, and in particular the focus on the pirate captain Muse (Barkhad Abdi) and the relationship between Muse and Phillips is fascinating and thought-provoking. In all, the film remains intriguing to the last second.<br />
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Tom Hanks is at his best with a moving and wholly absorbing performance. If there is any criticism it is that at the beginning of the film the dialogue felt slightly stilted, particularly between Phillips and his wife (Catherine Keener). Furthermore there was not much characterisation, but the likeability of Hanks solves many of the problems of the movie. Moreover, the excellent performances of Abdi and Abdirahman as the Somali pirates gave depth, believability and credence to characters that easily could have been demonized and one dimensional, and this is where the core of the movie lies. In particular, the way in which the pirates are introduced gives a background to the characters and hints towards some of the desperate economic situations that lead ordinary people into criminality. This lends a weight to the film and an unexpectedly balanced perspective regarding the complex problem of piracy.<br />
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On a visual level the film is well shot and smoothly directed. The hand-held-style camera movement, so common in Greengrass’s direction (e.g. The Bourne Ultimatum and The Bourne Supremacy) was subtle enough not to cause nausea, and added a frenetic energy that created action in a quite static film (there is only so far you can travel inside a boat.) The action here is through threat and psychology, and it is a triumph of its cast and crew.<br />
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Given the option to go and see this film, based upon the basic plot and trailer, it would not have been a first choice, but to miss it would have been to miss out. Unexpectedly good and edge of the seat stuff.<br />
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Four stars – tense, gripping and moving. Well worth the price of a ticket.<br />
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For more information on Captain Phillips visit <a href="http://www.captainphillipsmovie.com/site/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Director Roland Emerich of <i>Independence Day</i> fame is determined to destroy the White House again in <br />
<i>White House Down</i> which is big, enjoyable and full of action. This is what a silly action movie should look like. The characters are engaging and likable in a way that was missing from this year's<br />
previous White House destroyer <i>Olympus Has Fallen</i> starring Gerard Butler. Channing Tatum makes a very good action hero with a heart, and the always excellent Jamie Foxx is a joy as the President. This movie also benefits from the heavyweight acting talents of James Woods and Maggie Gyllenhaal, and both give great performances that are seamless and skilfully played. Joey King, who plays Cale's daughter Emily, did very well in this movie and it looks like King might be one to watch.<br />
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Despite the serious acting talent, this is not a serious movie, and there are moments when action sequences border on the ridiculous, but by this time the movie is in full swing and they are just part of the ride. <i>White House Down</i> carries enough humour and heart to really engage and the cinematography is slick and good looking. Completely throwaway, this movie isn't going to win any awards any time soon, but for a fun filled, action packed thrill ride of a film look no further.<br />
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3 and a half stars. Big, brash, loud and boisterous. Looking for a fun actioner? Look no further.<br />
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For further information about <i>White House Down</i> visit <a href="http://www.whitehousedown.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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This film looks gorgeous from the very beginning with stunning cinematography, carefully selected shots that make this a visual treat, and an edgy off-beat soundtrack that is perfectly placed. Mia Wasikowska is excellent and carries the film well; a rising star to be sure. Nicole Kidman is on fine brittle form as India’s mentally fragile mother and the plot is fascinating, dark and exceedingly well scripted. This is a slow moving and thought-provoking film that is challenging and unusual and is a true testament to the art of film making. This said, it kept interest and intrigue throughout, and although slow-paced did not feel over long. The action of Park’s previous Old Boy and the film does not suffer for this opting to explore the motivations and psychology of its characters in all their inky darkness. This film is unusual and different and succeeds to the point that a future Wentworth Miller / Chan-Wook Park collaboration should be a truly anticipated event. Stoker is truly a hidden gem that suffered for a poor distribution at the cinema but more of this type of movie should be made and this will only be achieved through a monetary support shown in the rental market. So why not take a watch? It is well worth the price of a rental. <br />
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Sequels are usually inferior by design and Kick Ass 2 is no exception. The original Kick Ass film was a huge hit with good reason. Well scripted, funny and with its tongue in its cheek, it controversially managed to bring a bright superhero movie to an adult audience in a new way that avoided the dark and brooding Batman reboots of Christopher Nolan and the full blown bright cartoon-like elements of Scott Pilgrim Versus the World. Its humour was the root of its success and the cult following of Kick Ass has led to an eager anticipation for the second film; a success that has given it a lot to live up to. One of the reasons that the first Kick Ass movie was such a hit was the combination of screenwriters Jane Goldman and Matthew Vaughan, and the directoral talent of Matthew Vaughan. The absence of this combination was extremely noticeable. However, despite not living up to its predecessor, this movie was entertaining. The film picks up where the first movie left off. Hit Girl (Chloe Grace Moretz) and Kick Ass (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) are trying to live a normal teenage life after the events of the previous film and they are both struggling to relinquish the self-styled superhero life. When a new supervillain hits the city, a group of vigilante heroes are recruiting to fight crime and they want Kick Ass to join them.<br />
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The critics that dislike the film for its inaccuracies when compared with the book may have a very valid point, and if an exact replication of the novel and all its themes is desired then disappointment will be the result for any adaptation, but what Luhrmann has produced is an entertaining version of <i>The Great Gatsby</i>. However, that is not to say that it doesn't have its problems. There are moments that Daisy is completely misread by this film and it does tend to skim the surface of the novel's complex themes but this will be a great way of introducing this story to a new generation in much the same way that Luhrmann did with <i>Romeo & Juliet</i>. The hedonistic party scenes are well filmed and immersive and the soundtrack is a stroke of genius. However, as with all genius it shares a very fine line with madness. The music, which can be initially jarring, is innovative and at home once the film is underway. This film is a glossy, sentimental spectacle and everything that is expected from a Baz Lurhmann movie. There are moments when it loses heart and it is a little over long but excellent performances from a stellar cast add to the skill of the film as a whole, with a particular mention towards the always sparkling Carey Mulligan, who is fantastic as usual and rapidly becoming the sign of excellence in any film.<br />
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This movie is loud and enjoyable, making it is easy to jump on board and enjoy the ride, something that reflects the hedonistic attitude of the plot. Let go of any preconceptions and just sit back and have fun, and nobody will walk out of the cinema deflated. <br />
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Three and a half stars - <i>The Great Gatsby</i> is big, brash and colourful. A whirlwind of a movie that will please Luhrmann fans, but if a more realistic, gritty drama is desired then this will disappoint. True dyed-in-the-wool fans of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel may want to avoid this like the plague.<br />
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For further information about <i>The Great Gatsby</i> visit <a href="http://thegreatgatsby.warnerbros.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<br />silver-celluloidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15012754986092600415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770508067922035944.post-23760047373788623962013-04-20T13:01:00.001-07:002014-04-07T15:05:07.595-07:00Olympus Has Fallen<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Starring: Gerard Butler, Morgan Freeman, Melissa Leo<br />
Director: Antoine Fuqua<br />
Genre: Action<br />
Running time: 120 minutes<br />
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sometimes rambling, and with quite a few scenes that should have seen the
cutting room floor. This said, it is also a lot of fun. Olympus Has Fallen works
as a fully-fledged, old-school action movie; predictable of course, but
sometimes that is exactly what is wanted when going to see this kind of movie.<br />
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The plot is basic and easy to follow. Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) is a
secret service agent assigned to protect the President of the United States and
his family. In a tragic accident the First Lady is killed and Mike feels
responsible. Eighteen months later a terrorist attack leaves the fate of the
President and his son in Mike's hands, but will he live up to the challenge?<br />
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The first and most glaring of its faults is the overly long and lingering shots to emphasise the patriotism at the core of
the plot. Let's get this straight: there is a lot of flag waving going on in
this movie. This isn't so much a problem in itself but the patriotism is often
given as the motivation of the central characters, and
a more personal motivation would have worked more constructively. For example, in
Die Hard John McLane wants to save his wife as well as foil the terrorist plot, and the motivation has a much more universal connection which really works. Moreover, Banning as an action hero is all-American and not fashioned in the
anti-hero vein of the Die Hard films which have a firm disdain for authority in
all its forms. The anti-hero gives a fun and rebellious aspect that is much loved. (Please
excuse the comparisons with Die Hard, but as the pinnacle of this genre of movie, other action films
could learn a lot from Mr McLane et al.) However, it is very easy to see why the character of the patriotic action hero has risen in a post 9/11 world.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWK62_vZrV6HDES-8yVoF_cLYWiXunRiwLbpCyyLMZAhtDjjtYLczdg-uUXqLqYCrtTUJpWT1s41b2m1Uz1Uof4YTKZyelrOI8I2-6UvnIxX418vNe1Z_KmRM8TKOXNOprEcF6rSN8RYyO/s1600/olympus+has+fallen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWK62_vZrV6HDES-8yVoF_cLYWiXunRiwLbpCyyLMZAhtDjjtYLczdg-uUXqLqYCrtTUJpWT1s41b2m1Uz1Uof4YTKZyelrOI8I2-6UvnIxX418vNe1Z_KmRM8TKOXNOprEcF6rSN8RYyO/s1600/olympus+has+fallen.jpg" /></a>Despite all this, Gerard Butler is great in this film; just the right mixture of
comedy, action and heartfelt emotion, he is both believable as an action man and likeable. Mr Butler carries the film and the watchable parts are
mostly due to his performance. Not usually a fan of his work, his previous outings as an action hero had a more historical emphasis, but more (if
better plotted) urban action movies should be on the cards for Mr Butler, as this
really is the birth of an action hero that has been a long time coming.<br />
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Olympus Has Fallen is not going to win any awards for originality and it often
feels like a missed opportunity. With a better script and plotting and the
cutting of some of the extraneous scenes, this could have been a good solid
action movie. A really good action film has not
been delivered for a number of years and the director Antoine Fuqua, who also
directed the excellent Training Day, seemed like the man who might be
able to do this. Unfortunately this did not come to pass.<br />
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A couple of the character actors let the side down with some slightly hammy
performances, and the treatment of women, something that action films aren't
really good at getting right at the best of times, is not great. However, there
were more than a few laughs, with enough cheesy quips to amuse as
well as one of the best one-liners in a long time. In all, this is a
below par action movie; the kind of popcorn fodder that will be forgotten as
soon as the cinema door is closed.<br />
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Three stars: Fun, action packed and full of faults, action fans
won't be disappointed; everyone else may get a little bored.<br />
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For more on Olympus Has Fallen visit <a href="http://olympusmovie.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74F_pts7Uhg silver-celluloidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15012754986092600415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770508067922035944.post-69270044059506859452013-04-06T10:41:00.003-07:002014-04-07T15:11:46.594-07:00Trance<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSAH-dQU5U5-YonE82_qLpudGH4GYbloaLasofKbYm9WePBeiC0dNTv5UO7ssqbz_YIuuwxUUy3DBQ6k_JGkgX4uSYivTXM_lrAMYCgx42Mo3e0QotAYK0RcTGSi4F7U-FUahv3JNUPNN7/s1600/trance-movie-poster-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSAH-dQU5U5-YonE82_qLpudGH4GYbloaLasofKbYm9WePBeiC0dNTv5UO7ssqbz_YIuuwxUUy3DBQ6k_JGkgX4uSYivTXM_lrAMYCgx42Mo3e0QotAYK0RcTGSi4F7U-FUahv3JNUPNN7/s320/trance-movie-poster-3.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a>A Neo-noir crime thriller, <i>Trance</i> is glossy, good looking and has a helter skelter of a plot that will keep most people guessing until the bitter end. Danny Boyle is at his directorial best, with sleek and smooth direction which is a treat. Moving away from the <i>28 Days Later, Slumdog Millionaire </i>subject matters, Boyle has gone back to his dark roots with a movie which is reminiscent of <i>Shallow Grave </i>with its focus on greed, violence and the underbelly of human nature.<br />
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Simon (James McAvoy) is an art auctioneer. However, during a robbery at the auction house where he works he is hit on the head and loses his memory. As he recovers he soon realises that he needs to remember where the stolen painting has gone or suffer dire consequences. In a desperate attempt to regain his memory Simon visits a hypnotherapist named Elizabeth (Rosario Dawson) in the hopes that she will help him to locate the stolen artwork. What results is a journey into the mind which offers an unreliable narrator with plot twists to make the head spin.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEtHSDJoLvldeK5kprtLizjiKJlx0n4X8l7jhELxmc1MnWWXfWUriwZwEFsJcsiW90PzvAqWdgtDTOjiSX1vvBaATqxXtYukHz8HXPw5B-JuvI76JX7dlX1vihTy-qg5IlovXTS-npa7tZ/s1600/trance_ver5_xlg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEtHSDJoLvldeK5kprtLizjiKJlx0n4X8l7jhELxmc1MnWWXfWUriwZwEFsJcsiW90PzvAqWdgtDTOjiSX1vvBaATqxXtYukHz8HXPw5B-JuvI76JX7dlX1vihTy-qg5IlovXTS-npa7tZ/s320/trance_ver5_xlg.jpg" height="320" width="215" /></a>The acting is excellent and McAvoy carries the film with ease and style. It is also refreshing to see McAvoy in a role where he speaks with his own accent (something which should happen more often). Rosario Dawson turns in a stellar performance that is nuanced and subtle, and Vincent Cassel is brilliant as usual, offering a menacing criminal who is more than meets the eye. The film plays with the stereotypes usually meted out for both Cassel and McAvoy, which all adds to the rollercoaster ride.<br />
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The film owes a lot to Nolan's <i>Inception </i>and the moment the plot seems resolved it will veer<br />
somewhere unexpected. So, a word of warning: pay attention or be very confused. Why not enter into the fun of the film and jump on for the ride? It's good looking, a little grimy and a lot of fun.<br />
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Four stars. Boyle having fun with a neo-noir plot. Fun, fast, slick and entertaining.<br />
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1410063729"><br /></a>
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKdm-5gbtgo">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKdm-5gbtgo</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.trancethemovie.com/">http://www.trancethemovie.com/</a><br />
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And the winner is…
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The dresses have been worn, fallen over in and even
malfunctioned so what about the actual awards?<br />
It is probably safe to assume that everyone who is interested knows already, but in case some people have been to Mars today, here is
the run-down of last night’s Oscar winners.</div>
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Argo (dir. Ben Affleck)</div>
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Actress in a Leading Role </div>
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Jennifer Lawrence (Silver Linings Playbook)</div>
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Actor in a Leading Role</div>
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Daniel Day-Lewis (Lincoln)</div>
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Actress in a Supporting Role </div>
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Anne Hathaway (Les Miserables)</div>
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Actor in a Supporting Role</div>
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Christoph Waltz (Django Unchained)</div>
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Directing</div>
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Ang Lee (Life of Pi)</div>
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Foreign Language Film</div>
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Animated Feature Film</div>
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Brave (Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman)</div>
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Writing – Adapted Screenplay</div>
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Chris Terrio (Amour)</div>
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Writing – Original Screenplay</div>
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Quentin Tarantino (Django Unchained)</div>
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Cinematography</div>
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Claudio Miranda (Life of Pi)</div>
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No real surprises there then. Congratulations to all and
particularly to Mr Day-Lewis for his record breaking win as the first man to
ever win three Best Actor Oscars. It was good to see Tarantino win another award
for his writing talent but more on that next time. Hope you all had a fun Oscar
night party.</div>
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Do you think the right films won?</div>
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Until next time.</div>
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For further information on the Oscars and the winners list
in full visit <a href="http://oscar.go.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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The Academy Awards are tomorrow, Sunday 24<sup>th</sup>
February 2013, so it’s time for a quick reminder of the nominees.</div>
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Amour</div>
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Argo</div>
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Beasts of the Southern Wild</div>
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Django Unchained</div>
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Les Miserables</div>
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Life of Pi</div>
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Lincoln</div>
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Silver Linings Playbook</div>
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Zero Dark Thirty</div>
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Directing</div>
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Amour – Michael Haneke</div>
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Beasts of the Southern Wild – Benh Zeitlin</div>
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Life of Pi – Ang Lee</div>
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Silver Linings Playbook – David O. Russell</div>
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Actress in a Leading Role</div>
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Jessica Chastain – Zero Dark Thirty</div>
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Jennifer Lawrence – Silver Linings Playbook</div>
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Emmanuelle Riva – Amour</div>
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Naomi Watts – The Impossible</div>
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Helen Hunt – The Sessions</div>
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Jacki Weaver – Silver Linings Playbook</div>
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silver-celluloidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15012754986092600415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8770508067922035944.post-1026784258411614342013-02-14T12:22:00.001-08:002014-04-07T15:18:15.527-07:00Anti-Valentine’s Day with a Difference<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Sick of the schmaltz and annoying adverts, even looking for a good
movie is hijacked by the usual Valentine’s day agenda. A quick search
brings a million anti-Valentine’s Day movie lists with the usual suspects: Fatal Attraction, Kramer vs Kramer, divorce, broken hearts, blah, blah, blah.
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Who wants to watch that kind of misery on Valentine’s Day
(okay so some people do, and all power to them, but it’s still all about
Valentine’s Day).</div>
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Check out this alternative anti-Valentine’s Day movie list
and crack open some popcorn for a fun-filled night of single-dom.</div>
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First things first, anything by Quentin Tarantino</div>
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Let’s face it, a blood spattered dose of ultra-stylish
direction will have you glued to your seat.</div>
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Recommended: Inglorious Basterds or Pulp Fiction (avoid
Deathproof. Sorry Mr Tarantino, but it was not your best).</div>
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Goodfellas – Always worth a watch, and nothing says romance
like gangsters, cocaine and domestic violence. Enjoy.</div>
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Scream – A good old fashioned horror with a twist. Enjoy the
horror film geek in-jokes and Kevin Williamson’s sparkling script, and revisit this
classic horror. To have seen it before is to know why it works as an anti-Valentine
movie, and if it’s a first watch then it’s time to find out.</div>
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Zombieland – Although there is an element of romance, comedy
and zombies wins every time. For an alternative in the rom-zom-com genre try Shaun
of the Dead.</div>
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Die Hard – Any Die Hard film is often a good solution to a movie quandary. Enjoy the classic action and chuckle at John McClane’s one
liners. Perfect.</div>
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Hot Fuzz – The second Simon Pegg offering in the list, but
what says anti-Valentine’s more than the love between a man and his, er,
friend. A good buddy movie is always a reminder of how fantastic friends are. For
a more girly version of this why not try: </div>
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Outrageous Fortune – Okay so it’s not great but it is fun.</div>
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Heavenly Creatures – Twisted, fascinating and chilling.</div>
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Thelma and Louise – The ultimate women’s road movie. We
salute you Mr Scott.</div>
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That should be enough to be getting on with. Join in the
conversation and add some of your own in the comments section. Happy
anti-Valentine’s Day, and remember, for a fellow film geek, a good film and some
popcorn solve all the world’s ills.</div>
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