Thursday, 17 November 2011
Written by Ivan Radford
The Titanic 3D trailer turned up online last night - and it looks all reassuringly familiar.
James Cameron’s “Titanic” is an epic, action-packed romance set against the ill-fated maiden voyage of the R.M.S. Titanic, the pride and joy of the White Star Line and, at the time, the largest moving object ever built. says the official synopsis. And we all know where it goes from there. Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio) meets Rose (Kate Winslet). Jack draws naughty pictures of Rose. Rose runs away from Billy Zane. The ship sinks. Everyone dies. And Billy Zane flounders about with a gun. I'll be honest: I have a massive soft spot for Titanic. James Cameron is making a heck of a lot from this re-release, but the chance to watch it (probably for the 20th time) on a IMAX screen? I'm as excited as that Italian friend Leo has at the beginning of the film who disappears about halfway through and probably suffers an excruciatingly painful watery death. Titanic 3D is in UK cinemas on Friday 6th April 2012 - 9 days before the 100th anniversary of the ship's sinking. It's going to be big. And even if you're not a fan of the film, let's face it, if you're not looking forward to seeing Billy Zane in a wet tux holding an M1911 pistol IN 3D, there's probably something wrong with you. Read on for the trailer.
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Tuesday, 15 November 2011
Written by Ivan Radford
 In a seemingly endless wave of dystopian-movies-this and reality-TV-films-that, it takes something special to stand out. It turns out that something is Jennifer Lawrence with a bow and arrow. And The Hunger Games trailer certainly has that. Based on Suzanne Colinns' best-selling novel, The Hunger Games is about a bunch of kids (aged between 12 and 18) who are selected as part of an annual, incredibly-fatal TV contest. It's a bit like Battle Royale. With a PG-13 certificate. But if you're worried about the lack of violence and the glossy looks of the gorgeous teen cast, don't: Jennifer Lawrence is only in it because Katniss Everdeen volunteers to replace her younger sister in the kill-or-be-killed tournament. The Hunger Games may not have the blood splatter of Kinji Fukasaku's mental murder spree, but director Gary Ross has got garish pink costumes, a big budget and one heck of a sympathetic heroine. The Hunger Games UK release date is Friday 23rd March next year - and the film is looking very good. Hell, The Hunger Games trailer alone craps all over I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here. Read on for the full video.
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Thursday, 10 November 2011
Written by Ivan Radford
 Director: Nick Murphy Cast: Rebecca Hall, Dominic West, Imelda Staunton Certificate: 15 Release Date: Friday 11th November Facebook Psge The Awakening review In post-World War I England in 1921, an author and paranormal sceptic (Hall) is invited to a countryside boarding school by the history master (West) to investigate rumours of an apparent haunting. But just when she thinks she has debunked the ghost theory, she has a chilling encounter which makes her question all her rational beliefs.
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Tuesday, 08 November 2011
Written by Ivan Radford
I don't know about you, but my 17th birthday was definitely a lot like this: Project X is out in March next year. Ignore the fact that it's produced by Todd Phillips - it's directed and written by the guy who co-wrote Scott Pilgrim vs the World.
Monday, 07 November 2011
Written by Ivan Radford
 Director: Justin Kurzel Cast: Daniel Henshall, Lucas Pittaway, Bob Adriaens, Louise Harris Certificate: 15 Release Date: Friday 18th November Sixteen-year-old Jamie longs for an escape from the violence and hopelessness that surrounds him in Adelaide's disenfranchised northern suburbs, and his salvation arrives in the form of John, a charismatic man who unexpectedly comes to his aid. Like a son mimicking his father, Jamie soon begins to take on some of John’s traits and beliefs as he spends more and more time with him and his select group of friends. The protection and guidance that John presents to Jamie is initially welcomed however as events occur around him, including the disappearance of several people, Jamie begins to harbour deep suspicions about John and his motivations. When the truth is finally revealed to Jamie his hopes of happiness are threatened by both his loyalty for, and fear of, his father-figure John Bunting, Australia’s most notorious serial killer. An intense, highly acclaimed thriller, Snowtown marks the arrival of a major new filmmaking talent.
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Monday, 07 November 2011
Written by Ivan Radford
 Director: Bill Condon Cast: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner Certificate: 12A Release date: Friday 18th November They met in Twilight, parted in New Moon and fought together in Eclipse... Now, in the penultimate film in the epic saga, Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) and Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) will finally vow to be together forever as they become husband and wife. In The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 , Bella is awkwardly adapting to life as Edward’s fiancée. As Alice, the Cullens and even Renee happily get swept up in preparations for the wedding of the century, the 18-year old Bella contemplates life as an immortal and the realisation of leaving behind her friends and family. During an idyllic honeymoon, the happy couple finally succumb to passion but the unexpected happens as Bella discovers she’s carrying a baby and this pregnancy is accelerating fast. As Jacob instinctively protects his friend, his wolf pack divides and Jacob, Bella and Edward all have to make decisions that will change their lives forever whilst contending with a threat that could destroy their world. The suspenseful and deeply romantic Breaking Dawn Part 1 continues the epic tale of supernatural fantasy and passionate love that has made The Twilight Saga a worldwide phenomenon.
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Wednesday, 05 October 2011
Written by Ivan Radford
 "There's a horse running about in No Man's Land..." So speaks an army man (not a horse) to another soldier (also not a horse) while standing around the battlefield like a couple of human beings who aren't horses. Then, with a surge of emotional music, out rides... A HORSE. Just look at that horse go. Galloping along as bullets fly past and explosions go bang. Trotting up and down the trenches in the face of death. Sticking its middle hoof up to the Germans and the Russians. Truly this is one special horse. A miraculous little creature, who canters about doing his horsey thing while all around him all the non-horses die. If only we could be more like the horse, that noble, graceful horse of war. The war horse. "BE BRAVE!" yells an army general, teetering on the edge of battle, sitting on a horse. I'll be brave for you, horse! I'll stick my hoof up to The Man! I'll stand tall as Steven Spielberg, Richard Curtis and John Williams conspire to turn me into a sobbing pile of - what's that? Oh no, I'm not crying. It's just raining on my face. War Horse is out in cinemas on Friday 13th January next year. It's already riding into my LFF Surprise Film predictions list. Read on for the full video.
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Monday, 03 October 2011
Written by Ivan Radford
 Director: Marc Forster Cast: Gerard Butler, Michelle Monaghan, Michael Shannon Certificate: TBC Release Date: Wednesday 2nd November Machine Gun Preacher is based on the true story of Sam Childers (Gerard Butler in a tour de force performance), a violent, drug-dealing biker whose faith leads him on a path to East Africa, where he finds his true calling as a machine gun-wielding protector of hundreds of refugee children. Following a brutal incident, Sam’s loyal wife Lynn (Michelle Monaghan) encourages him to turn to God and he resolves to change the course of his life. Renouncing his hell-raising ways, Sam journeys to Sudan as a missionary to help with the relief effort, leaving his best friend Donnie (Michael Shannon) to take care of his wife and daughter. There, he witnesses the atrocities that the locals endure at the hands of the vicious Lord’s Resistance Army. Villages are razed to the ground, women are raped and children are kidnapped and forced to serve as child soldiers. Horrified by what he sees, Childers becomes an avenging angel set on protecting the innocent. Inspired to create a safe haven for the multitudes fleeing enslavement he restores peace to their lives and, eventually, his own.
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Monday, 05 September 2011
Written by Ivan Radford
Director: Gus Van Sant Cast: Mia Wasikowska, Henry Hopper Certificate: TBC Release Date: Friday 21st October From Imagine Entertainment comes a powerful and emotional coming of age story, a remarkable film told with honesty and originality that will leave audiences moved. In the film, two outsiders, both shaped by the circumstances that have brought them together, forge a deep and lasting love. Directed by Gus Van Sant, one of the most astute observers of people living life on the edge, comes a take on friendship and young love as engaging and true as it is provocative and stirring.
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Tuesday, 30 August 2011
Written by Ivan Radford
 Director: David Fincher Cast: Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara Certificate: TBC Release Date: 26th December David Fincher's new take on the Stieg Larrson Milennium trilogy follows the original three successful Swedish films based on Larsson's novels. The first in the series, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, tells the story of dogged journalist Mikael Blomkvist (Daniel Craig), who is hired to search for a woman who disappeared 40 years ago on a private island residence. He finds help in the unlikely form of Lisbeth Salander (Rooney Mara), a young sociopath with a penchant for computer hacking and justice. You can now head this way to read our David Fincher Dragon Tattoo review .
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