Thursday, 12 January 2012
Written by Ivan Radford
The Moonrise Kingdom trailer is mighty cute. But, of course, that's what you'd expect from Wes Anderson. His blend of whimsy, wit and Bill Murray applies itself to what looks like an adorable tale of pubescent romance. Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward are Sam and Suzy, two kids who fall in love and head off for an adventure. Only for mummy Frances MacDormand and daddy Bill Murray to go into panic mode and call up the local cop - played by Bruce Willis. Yes, a sentence that I never thought I'd say: Bruce Willis is in a Wes Anderson film. You'll also find Tilda Swinton and Ed Norton hopping on board. But before you think that's awesome, get a load of Jason Schwartzman. Moonrise Kingdom is out in America in May - hopefully the UK will have it by the end of the year. Until then, read on for the trailer.
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Monday, 14 November 2011
Written by Ivan Radford
The Awakening blew its chilling blend of Jonathan Creek and pure abject terror into UK cinemas last week. It's an intelligent film, rooted in post-World War loss, with a lead character worthy of her own TV series. Meet Florence Cathcart (Rebecca Hall), a smart, sceptical and sophisticated paranormal investigator in the 1920s. Busting spirits long before Bill Murray or Scooby Doo came along, Cathcart's old-school methods are a lesson in how to debunk supernatural suspicions using just a handful of shiny steampunk gadgets and some above-average brain cells. So it's only natural that Nick Murphy's horror (co-starring Dominic West) forms the basis of this handy guide to investigating haunted houses. If there's something strange in your neighbourhood... sort it yourself. Here's how to be a ghost-buster: For more infographicky goodness, take a look at some of our other How To guides, including the indispensible Jurassic Park Survival Guide, How to Stop the End of the World, How to Break Out of Prison - and a diagram of Christian Bale Punching People. Alternatively, head this way to read our review of The Awakening - and then go and see it in your nearest cinema.
Friday, 11 March 2011
Written by Ivan Radford
Fox McCloud has spent years defending the Lylat system, but there's one enemy he's never been able to defeat... himself. So this is pretty much the greatest thing that has ever been done involving space, Wes Anderson and stop-motion furry puppets - unless Wes Anderson were to actually make this film. Particular highlights include the banjo and Owen Wilson's Falcon saying "Einstein".
Fact of the day: you can't barrel roll away from who you are.
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Thursday, 14 January 2010
Written by Ivan Radford
 Sadly not this Ivan. But Ivan Reitman will. That is, presuming Ghostbusters 3 does ahead. Reitman told MTV that, if the sequel is officially greenlit, then he will step up to the helm. He also added that the script's first draft, from Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky (of the US Office), is finished: "there are some very cool things in it". As of Sigourney Weaver's recent remarks, he did not confirm or deny them - Bill Murray's Peter Venkman may still yet be a ghost. For better or worse.
Either way, Ivan's hoping to shoot by the end of the year. Which is good news - I think. With shiny new CGI and ageing actors, this may end up less phantastic and more a pile of gooey crap. I ain't afraid of no ghosts. But I am a teensy bit scared of Ghostbusters 3.
Monday, 14 December 2009
Written by Ivan Radford
 Your best mate, the guy down the pub, even your bin man - everyone seems to know something about Ghostbusters 3. But holster your Proton Packs, because here to bust those rumours for good is Sigourney Weaver herself. Chatting to Channel 4 News about Avatar (don't act like you haven't heard about it), she let slip a few details about the much-mooted sequel. "I’m afraid to say it: Ghostbusters 3 is happening. I hope people are excited about that. I don’t know if I’m going to be in it, I have had a couple of calls asking "would you read the script?" But what is in this script she speaks of? "I know that my little son Oscar – who was kidnapped from me – I think he has grown up to be a ghostbuster... I see nothing wrong with being in it, although I don’t think I will have a big part. I think Bill Murray has a little more to do with it - he’s a ghost."
Does that mean Peter Venkman will be the new Slimer? Keep watching the walls, folks - we'll start stalking Murray now and let you know. Unless we get arrested first.
Friday, 23 October 2009
Written by Ivan Radford
Director: Wes Anderson Cast: George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Bill Murray, Jason Schwartzman, Eric Anderson, Brian Cox, Hugo Guinness, Michael Gambon Certificate: PG "Who am I, Kylie? Why a fox? Why not a horse, or a beetle, or a bald eagle? I'm saying this more as, like, existentialist, you know...?" The kids certainly won't. We all remember Mr Fox from our childhood days, that chicken-stealing ground-digging rascally Roald Dahl rogue. But as Wes Anderson's stop-motion starts up, you quickly realise that this is not the Mr Fox you read about as a child. This is Wes Anderson's Mr Fox. And he's got style.
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Wednesday, 14 October 2009
Written by Ivan Radford
 Director: Wes Anderson Cast: George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Bill Murray, Jason Schwartzman, Eric Anderson, Brian Cox, Hugo Guinness, Michael Gambon Certificate: PG "Who am I, Kylie? Why a fox? Why not a horse, or a beetle, or a bald eagle? I'm saying this more as, like, existentialist, you know...?" The kids certainly don't. We all remember Mr Fox from our childhood days, that chicken-stealing ground-digging rascally Roald Dahl rogue. But as Wes Anderson's stop-motion starts up, you quickly realise that this is not the Mr Fox you read about as a child. This is Wes Anderson's Mr Fox. And he's got style.
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Wednesday, 14 October 2009
Written by Ivan Radford
 The London Film Festival kicks off tonight with its opening gala feature, Fantastic Mr Fox. No, we’re not there tonight – there wasn’t enough space on the carpet (even in my most slimming suit, I take up quite a bit of space in the behind region) – but you know where we were? At The Dorchester for the opening press conference for Wes Anderson’s stop-motion take on Roald Dahl’s classic kid’s novel. Also in the room were George Clooney, Wes Anderson, Bill Murray, Jason Schwartzman, Eric Anderson, Wally Wolodarsky, Jarvis Cocker, and George Clooney (did I mention him already?). Sitting with tongue out, pencil in hand, taking in the delights of the beautiful Ballroom, the room erupted into applause when the stars took to the (very tiny) stage. Then the questions began...
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