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Monday, 30 March 2009
I Love You, Man - UK Poster, trailer and clips
Thanks to Marc for sending me the UK poster for Paul Rudd's latest film. I Love You, Man is out in the UK on 17th April.
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X-Men Origins: Wolverine - New photos of Wolverine, Deadpool and Sabretooth
XMenFilms.net had these new photos (as well as a few more) for the new Wolverine film. They show Hugh Jackman (Wolverine), Ryan Reynolds (Wade Wilson / Deadpool) and Liev Schreiber (Sabretooth).
The film is due out on 1st May.
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Maurice Jarre has passed away
French composer Maurice Jarre, best known for his music for Hollywood films, has died in Los Angeles at 84, after suffering from cancer. Jarre, father of the composer Jean-Michel Jarre, rose to prominence relatively late in life.
His breakthrough came in 1962 when he wrote the score for Lawrence of Arabia, for which he was awarded an Oscar.
He won two further Oscars for Doctor Zhivago and A Passage to India, and composed music for more than 150 films.
A further six Academy Award nominations came Jarre's way for his scores on other high profile films, including 1980s hits Ghost, Gorillas In The Mist and Witness.
The musician also earned two Bafta Awards, four Golden Globes and a Grammy in a career rich with accolades.
His scores enhanced the work of some of the film industry's greatest directors - among others David Lean, Alfred Hitchcock, John Huston and Luchino Visconti.
He also wrote symphonic music for theatre, ballet and television, including the 1970s mini-series Jesus of Nazareth.
Jarre, who moved to the US in the 1960s, was married four times and is the father of Jean-Michel Jarre, a pioneer of electronic music.
His other son, Kevin, is a screenwriter based in the US.
One of his final public appearances was at the Berlin International Film Festival in February, where he received a lifetime achievement award.
At the time, festival director Dieter Kosslick paid tribute to Jarre saying: "Film composers often are in the shadows of great directors and acting stars.
"It's different with Maurice Jarre - the music of Doctor Zhivago, like much of his work, is world-famous and remains unforgettable in cinema history."
Source: BBC
Thanks to TeenyR for letting me know.
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Johnny Depp throwing shapes during downtime on The Run Diary
Now I know this has nothing to do with the making of the new film, The Rum Diary, based on Hunter S Thompson's novel. However, Depp is playing the lead character and these were apparantly shot recently in either Puerto Rico or Miami, where the shoot has been taking place.
I've included them as I am intrigued as to what Depp is doing with his arms as he jogs away. Is it Tai Chi, a Captain Jack Sparrow workout, visualising the next scene or something else? Any fitness fanatics out there know what he is doing? Thanks to Pam for sending them.
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The Karate Kid is Dead. Long Live the Kung-Fu Kid.
Don't worry Ralph Macchio is still alive and kicking. This is all about the proposed remake of the original 1984 classic that so many of us grew up with. Jaden Smith (Will's kid) is down as the kid and Jackie Chan is going to be Mr Miyagi. Plus the action has moved to Beijing. That is all old news of course.Jackie Chan has let slip that this remake is actually going to be called Kung Fu Kid, not Karate Kid.
"They don't want to call it Karate Kid any more," Chan said. "They want to call it The Kung Fu Kid." He quickly changed topics and unfortunately didn't add any more about as to why this change was being made.
I just can't get any excitement going for this remake. All the sequels were just remakes of the original idea anyway. What do you think of the rename?
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Gemma Arteton to star in Clash of the Titans remake
Gemma Arterton is set to star as the demi-goddess Io in Louis Leterrier’s forthcoming remake of Clash Of The Titans. Arterton showed up at the Jameson Empire Awards to pick up the Best Newcomer award. She spoke to Empire magazine about the sword and sandals remake.“My part is... the coolest part,” she laughed. “Io’s not in the original film. Perseus falls in love with her and then [CENSORED FOR TINY SPOILER]. It’s a really great part.”
According to Arterton, though, Io’s presence isn’t the only thing about the movie, which is, of course, a reimagining of the 1981 Harry Hamlin ‘classic’ in which Perseus embarks upon an epic quest, part of which involves killing the evil Medusa and the dreaded Kraken.
“The script is very different,” she continued. “Obviously the story is the story, but it’s much more about Perseus’ mission, and how he deals with being the son of Zeus, and things like that, so it feels a little more about him, and about the issues around that.”
Sam Worthington is on board as Perseus while Liam Neeson was reputed to have been offered the role of Zeus. However, given his current tragic circumstances, it’s not yet known if he will commit to the role.
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Sunday, 29 March 2009
What's Eating Gilbert Grape - Trailer for a classic film
This was on TV last night. Both Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprio are brilliant in it.
Thanks to Pam for sending me the link.
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First look at a battle in Neil Marshall's Centurion
I am looking forward to seeing Doomsday director Neil Marshall's upcoming Roman combat picture Centurion. There was the excellent behind the scenes featurette a few days ago. Now Quiet Earth had this fiery battle photo from the shoot and it does look pretty cool. A hint of Gladiator, some David Gemmell Drenai stuff and just general coolness.I cannot wait.
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Up - Meet Kevin
As released by Yahoo Movies!, extended clip for Up introduces Carl and Russell to Kevin, a colorful bird who lives in the region.
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The Damned United, 2009 - Movie Review
Director: Tom Hooper
Starring: Michael Sheen, Timothy Spall, Colm Meaney, Jim Broadbent
Running Time: 97 minutes
This review by mredrew.
I watched this film at a preview screening and although there were no trailers, the film more than made up for it. Based on the popular book of the same name, the film charts the early career of the legendary and outspoken Football Manager Brian Clough. It simultaneously contrasts Clough's rise to glory as Manager of Derby County in the late sixties, with his disastrous subsequent appointment at local rivals Leeds United lasting only forty-four days.
Brought to the screen by a similar team as 'Frost/Nixon', it stars: Welsh actor Michael Sheen as Brian Clough; Timothy Spall as his long-suffering assistant manager and best friend Peter Taylor; Jim Broadbent as the snooty Derby County chairman, 'Uncle' Sam Longson and Colin Meaney as Clough's idol-turned-rival, former Leeds Manager Don Revie. British gems, the lot of them! Famous players are well represented in the cast, most notably by Stephen Graham as former Leeds Captain Billy Bremner.
Michael Sheen's Brian Clough is an entertaining, arrogant but likable character with self-destructive flaws. Obviously he has the best lines (unfortunately many of which feature in the trailer) and some of his best scenes are with Timothy Spall's Peter Taylor, who's friendship is severely tested as the events unfurl. Clough's vulnerability and insecurities are explored in his relationship with Taylor and the audience learn that only as a team do they conquer English football. Clough's apparent hatred for Revie stems from being snubbed by the latter at an early Cup match. This experience drives Clough's ambition to not only succeed, but to attempt to eclipse the architect of Leeds United's 'Golden Age'. Along the way we learn about the now familiar friction between the Manager and the Chairman, the task of signing players and the universal theme of pride coming before a fall (there's a football pun in there).
Set in the late sixties/early seventies and seamlessly interspersing the action with real footage and interviews, this film enables the audience to embrace the spirit of the times and appreciate the simplicity of 'the good old days' whilst still going on a journey with laughs and tension throughout. As with 'Frost/Nixon' the story caters for people with very little prior knowledge of the subject matter and as such, it can be enjoyed by football fans, history fans and film fans alike. Plus there isn't a huge amount of actual ball kicking by the cast, so people won't switch off. There is an obligatory montage, but it's nicely done and over quickly.
The only downside to this film is that it's a little bit short if anything, but it leaves you wanting more which can only be a good thing. There's a mild bit of comical swearing throughout, which is justified (and probably even toned down) given the situations the lead characters face.
To sum up, I would recommend this film to anyone who enjoyed 'Frost Nixon', Biopics, Football or quintessentially British films. This film isn't my favourite of the 2009, but is definitely getting a Champions League spot!
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