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July 9th, 2009
09:30 pm - Jennifer's Body, Flame & Citron, Five Minutes of Heaven, Funny People, 9
Jennifer's Body HD480p 40MB HD720p 95MB Redband 55MB
Horror comedy about a newly possessed cheerleader (Megan Fox) who turns into a killer who specializes in offing her male classmates. Can her best friend (Amanda Seyfried) put an end to the horror? Finally a movie that's all about Fox's T&A. Just kidding. Directed by Karyn Kusama (Æon Flux, Girlfight), written by Diablo Cody (Juno).
The redband trailer came out earlier this week together with a letter from Kusama, Cody and producer Jason Reitman in which they state they weren't satisfied with the greenband trailer Twentieth Century-Fox was planning to release to they decided to make their own "filmmaker's cut". Now that both versions are available it looks even more like a cheap publicity stunt.
Flame & Citron HD480p 33MB HD720p 100MB
US trailer for this tense, action drama from Denmark based on true events. It's about a World War II resistance group and the murky moral complexities of wartime. Copenhagen, 1944, Denmark is occupied by Nazi Germany. Two resistance fighters (Mads Mikkelsen, Thure Lindhart) become heroes of the underground dealing violently with traitors to their cause. But the line between ally and enemy is starting to blur, forcing them to determine their own orders.
Bloggers who write a PhD about WWII films reviewed it favourably and the cinematography doesn't look too different from the recent Public Enemies.
Five Minutes of Heaven HD480p 28MB HD720p 84MB
Intense, intimate drama about the conflict in Northern Ireland. The film tells the story of two men wracked by the violence that plagued the country from the late 1960s through to the peace process in 1998, and how they attempt to come to terms with the past. It's the story of a former member of a paramilitary group named Alistair Little (Liam Neeson), who twenty-five years after he killed Joe Griffen's (James Nesbitt) brother, the media arrange an auspicious meeting between the two. Anamaria Marinca is also part of the cast. Remarkably, it's directed by German Oliver Hirschbiegel (Downfall, The Invasion, The Experiment).
Funny People 23 MB
Redband trailer version for the latest movie from writer and director Judd Apatow (The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up). It's a comedic drama about a seasoned comedian (Adam Sandler) who learns of his terminal, inoperable health condition. This leads to his wish to form a genuine friendship and so he takes a relatively green performer (Seth Rogen) under his wing as his opening act. Leslie Mann, Eric Bana, Jonah Hill and Jason Schwartzman are also part of the cast.
Trailer pretty much consist of (let's say generously "mixed") jokes mostly hiding the fact that this is also a drama. This will be a tough sell and I don't think this trailer helps a lot. An interesting background article about the movie.
9 15 MB
Another, quite different trailer from France for this very interesting looking animated movie. When 9 (Elijah Wood) first comes to life, he finds himself in a post-apocalyptic world. All humans are gone, and it is only by chance that he discovers a small community of others like him taking refuge from fearsome machines that roam the earth intent on their extinction. Jennifer Connelly, Martin Landau, Christopher Plummer, John C. Reilly and Crispin Glover will also lend their voices.
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July 8th, 2009
10:29 pm - District 9, Cemetery Junction, Shoe at Your Foot, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Planet 51
District 9 HD480p 47MB HD720p 120MB
The full trailer for this low budget sci-fi movie made in documentary-like style in which an extraterrestrial race which is forced to live in slum-like conditions on Earth suddenly finds a kindred spirit in a government agent that is exposed to their biotechnology. Directed by relatively unknown Neill Blomkamp who expanded his own short film to a full feature film. There aren't any well-known actors known actors but it's produced and promoted by Peter Jackson.
Still looks quite intriguing. And apparently it will be more action-heavy than previously indicated.
Cemetery Junction 10 MB
Short teaser, with no footage from the actual movie at all. Just the writer/director duo Ricky Gervais/Stephen Merchant announcing their next movie, together with one of the stars: Ralph Fiennes. Very funny, just have a look.
The movie itself will be a 1970s-set comedy centred on three upstart professional men working at an insurance company. Also part of the cast will be Emily Watson and Matthew Goode.
Shoe at Your Foot - Jusqu'à toi 15 MB
Nice looking Canadian-French co-production that's a romantic comedy and it might have some potential. Jack (Justin Bartha) is encouraged to take the romantic Paris vacation he won, despite just being dumped by his girlfriend. His trip soon devolves into chaos and adventure, when his luggage is swapped for a French businesswoman's (Mélanie Laurent) belongings who soon takes a liking to his belongings - especially his shoes - and sets out to find him. Billy Boyd is also part of the cast.
Trailer is from France so the French parts aren't subtitled but I don't think that's a problem.
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs HD480p 49MB HD720p 124MB
Full trailer for this animated movie based on the children's book of the same name. It's about a scientist (Bill Hader) who is trying to solve world hunger encounters a problem of global proportions, as food begins to fall from the sky. Other voices are provided by Anna Faris, James Caan, Bruce Campbell, Andy Samberg, Mr. T and Tracy Morgan.
Planet 51 HD480p 47MB HD720p 113MB
Full trailer for this animated sci-fi, family comedy adventure. It's about the inhabitants of Planet 51 who live in fear of alien invasion. Their paranoia is realized when an astronaut (Dwayne Johnson) arrives from Earth. Befriended by a young resident, he has to avoid capture in order to recover his spaceship and try to return home. Other voices will come from Jessica Biel, Justin Long, Seann William Scott, Gary Oldman and John Cleese.
Nice idea, but it looks mainly loud.
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July 1st, 2009
11:04 am - Informant, Couples Retreat, World's Greatest Dad, Inglourious Basterds, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
The Informant! HD480p 38MB HD720p 118MB
Thriller comedy based on the true story of Mark Whitacre (Matt Damon), a rising star at agri-industry giant Archer Daniels Midland who suddenly turns whistleblower. But even as he exposes his company's multi-national price-fixing conspiracy to the FBI, he envisions himself being hailed as a hero of the common man and handed a promotion. But before all that can happen, the FBI needs evidence, so Whitacre eagerly agrees to wear a wire and carry a hidden tape recorder in his briefcase, imagining himself as a kind of de facto secret agent. Directed by Steven Soderbergh (Ocean's 11-13, Out of Sight, Traffic).
Damon gives a great performance but to be honest I really hope that the trailer is misleading and that it's not that much over-the-top because I think I prefer my comedy a bit more subtle.
Couples Retreat HD480p 40MB HD720p 124MB
Relationship comedy that follows four Midwestern couples (Vince Vaughn/Malin Akerman, Jason Bateman/Kristen Bell, Jon Favreau/Kristin Davis, Faizon Love/Kali Hawk) who embark on a journey to a tropical island resort. While one of the couples is there to work on their marriage, the other three set out to jet ski, spa and enjoy some fun in the sun. They soon discover that participation in the resort's couples therapy is not optional. Jean Reno, Ken Jeong and Peter Serafinowicz also make an appearance.
Looks a bit formulaic but probably good for a few laughs.
World's Greatest Dad .mov 65MB .wmv HD720p 119MB
Redband trailer for this dark, off-beat comedy about a man (Robin Williams) who has learned to settle. He dreamed of being a rich and famous writer, but has only managed to make it as a high school poetry teacher. His only son is an insufferable jackass who won't give his father the time of day. He is dating the school's adorable art teacher, but she doesn't want to get serious or even acknowledge publicly that they are dating. Written and directed by Bob Goldthwait.
While not as creepy as in One Hour Photo and Insomnia, Williams still gives a very restraint performance and this looks to be his most interesting movie in quite some time.
Inglourious Basterds 18 MB
I usually try to avoid posting trailers for the same movie in two entries in a row but I like this trailer version from France for Quentin Tarantino's World War II action movie much better than the US one so I wanted to include it.
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra HD480p 28MB HD720p 73MB
Another trailer for the other summer movie based on a popular toy franchise, directed by Stephen Sommers (The Mummy, Van Helsing). It's about the elite G.I. Joe team that uses the latest in next-generation spy and military equipment to fight the corrupt arms dealer Destro (Christopher Eccleston) and the growing threat of the mysterious Cobra organization to prevent them from plunging the world into chaos. Also part of the cast are Dennis Quaid, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Lee Byung-hun, Sienna Miller, Rachel Nichols, Said Taghmaoui, Channing Tatum, Marlon Wayans and Jonathan Pryce.
Trailer reveals that between the CGI overkill there will be some humerous one-liners. Still my best bet for this summer's box office disaster. But that's probably just wishful thinking.
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June 30th, 2009
11:13 am - Invention of Lying, Inglourious Basterds, Micmacs à tire-larigot, Coco Before Chanel, Paul, 500 Days
The Invention of Lying HD480p 44MB HD720p 115MB UK 11MB
Edit: Quicktime version of the UK trailer: 23 MB
Comedy set in a world where no one has ever lied, until a writer (Ricky Gervais) seizes the opportunity for personal gain. Very extensive cast includes Jennifer Garner, Rob Lowe, Jonah Hill, Louis C.K., John Hodgman, Tina Fey, Christopher Guest, Jeffrey Tambor, Stephen Merchant, Nate Corddry, Patrick Stewart and Jason Bateman.
Looks like a pretty good vehicle for Ricky Gervais who also co-wrote and co-directed. Also, UK trailer version with a bit of different footage.
Inglourious Basterds HD480p 46MB HD720p 112MB
Full trailer for Quentin Tarantino's new war movie (Kill Bill, Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs). In Nazi-occupied France during World War II, a group of Jewish-American soldiers known as "The Basterds" are chosen specifically to spread fear throughout the Third Reich by scalping and brutally killing Nazis. Cast includes Brad Pitt, Diane Kruger, Eli Roth, Melanie Laurent, Michael Fassbender, Christoph Waltz, Daniel Brühl and Til Schweiger. And if you haven't already heard, Maggie Cheung's scenes have been cut. Woe!
Despite the fact that a lot of people who saw the movie in Cannes thought the movie needs some further editing, the release in August seems to be on schedule. My main problem is Eli Roth since I can't stand to see him. On the other hand I'm very curious to see all the German speaking actors, most of all Christoph Waltz who was honoured as Best Actor in Cannes. The big irony will probably be that the local release will, as usual, dub everything into German and thereby destroying one of the main aspects of the movie.
Micmacs à tire-larigot Teas1 Teas2 Teas3 Teas4 Teas5 Teas6 Teas7 Teas8
Not just one or two, but eight short teasers, each about 20 to 30 seconds long and 4 MB big, for the latest movie from Jean-Pierre Jeunet (Amélie, A Very Long Engagement, Delicatessen). It's a comedy and apparently about a man and his friends who come up with an intricate and original plan to destroy two big weapons manufacturers. Among the cast members are Dany Boon, André Dussollier, Yolande Moreau and, of course, Dominique Pinon.
I understand close to nothing but it looks very good and also very funny. I'm very excited. If you don't want to download all those files, watch them online.
Coco Before Chanel - Coco avant Chanel HD480p 36MB HD720p 65MB HD1080p 98MB
Again, very different US trailer for this biopic that tells us the story of Coco Chanel's (Audrey Tautou) rise from obscure beginnings to the heights of the fashion world. Also part of the cast are Benoît Poelvoorde, Alessandro Nivola, Emmanuelle Devos and Marie Gillain.
Full two minutes long, doesn't hide the fact that there will be subtitles, minimal use of voice-over. Sony Pictures Classics, well done!
Paul Production Blog
This upcoming movie, written by two of our favourite comics, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, has set up a production blog and the first posts have started to appear. The comedy is about two sci-fi geeks (Pegg, Frost) who embark upon a pilgrimage in a RV to the centre of America's UFO heartland: Nevada's infamous Area 51. While in the middle of that desert, the two friends encounter a fugitive alien by the name of Paul. Kristen Wiig, Seth Rogen, Jason Bateman and Bill Hader are also part of the cast. Greg Mottola (Superbad, Adventureland) directs.
They also set up a flickr account. Movie to be released some time next year.
(500) Days of Summer Free Screenings
If you're living in the US and would like to go to a free screening of this romantic comedy starring Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, please follow the link above.
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June 26th, 2009
09:53 am - Amelia, The Box, Daybreakers, Beautiful Kate, September Issue
Amelia HD480p 39MB HD720p 98MB HD1080p 139MB
Biographical drama that takes a look at the life of legendary American pilot Amelia Earhart (Amy Adams Hilary Swank), who disappeared while flying over the Pacific Ocean in 1937 in an attempt to make a flight around the world. Richard Gere, Ewan McGregor, Virginia Madsen and Christopher Eccleston round up the cast. Quite noteworthy, directed by Mira Nair (The Namesake, Vanity Fair, Monsoon Wedding).
Trailer looks very good and pushes all the right buttons. And with the generously expanded number of Best Picture nominees this one shouldn't have any problems securing a spot.
The Box HD480p 37MB HD720p 66MB
Intriguing (and somewhat creepy) looking thriller directed by Richard Kelly (Donnie Darko, Southland Tales) based on a short story that previously provided the basis for an episode of "The Twilight Zone". A suburban couple (Cameron Diaz, James Marsden) receives an anonymous gift (delivered by Frank Langella) bearing fatal and irrevocable consequences. A simple wooden box, it promises to deliver its owner $1 million with the press of a button. However, pressing this button will simultaneously cause the death of another human being somewhere in the world, someone they don't know. With just 24 hours to have the box in their possession, they find themselves in the crosshairs of a startling moral dilemma and face the true nature of their humanity.
Daybreakers HD480p 47MB HD720p 116MB
Yet another vampire horror thriller, this time with a sci-fi bend and an interesting cast. In the year 2019, a plague has transformed most every human into vampires. Faced with a dwindling blood supply, the fractured dominant race plots their survival; meanwhile, a researcher (Ethan Hawke) works with a covert band of vamps on a way to save humankind. Also part of the cast are Sam Neill, Willem Dafoe and Claudia Karvan.
Usually not my preferred genre but it might be worth keeping an eye on this one. Featured song is Placebo's version of Running Up That Hill.
Beautiful Kate 13 MB
Intense family drama from Australia that's the well-received directorial and writing debut of Rachel Ward. A writer (Ben Mendelsohn) is asked to return to the family home by his sister (Rachel Griffiths), to say goodbye to his father (Bryan Brown) who is dying. The family home is in a very remote and isolated area. While back home, he starts having memories of his beautiful twin sister Kate and himself when they were children. These memories awaken long-buried secrets from the family's past.
The September Issue HD480p 49MB HD720p 121MB
For those interested in fashion, an entertaining documentary from a parallel universe that chronicles Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour's preparations for the 2007 fall-fashion issue. For those who aren't right at home in the fashion industry, Anna Wintour is the woman Meryl Streep's character in The Devil Wears Prada was based on.
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June 23rd, 2009
11:24 am - Last Airbender, Ponyo, Coco Before Chanel, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Tenderness
The Last Airbender HD480p 35MB HD720p 82MB HD1080p 138MB
First teaser for the live-action, big screen adaptation of the animated TV series set in a world where human civilization is divided into four nations: Water, Earth, Air and Fire. The Fire Nation is waging a ruthless, oppressive war against the other three nations. The film's hero, the reluctant young Aang, is the "Last Airbender", the Avatar who, according to prophecy, has the ability to manipulate all of the elements and bring all the nations together. Aided by a protective teenage Waterbender and her bull-headed brother, Aang proceeds on a perilous journey to restore balance to their war-torn world.
Cast consists mainly of relatively unknown actors. Among the better known names are Jackson Rathbone, Dev Patel and Cliff Curtis. And who would've thought, after about a decade of movies with surprise endings, M. Night Shyamalan (The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable, The Happening) tries something new. I hope.
Movie is set for release July next year. The studio plans to make this a whole trilogy so they will use all the marketing muscle available to make it a success. Presumably, the unwanted attention earlier this year due to the studio's failure to put together a more ethnically diverse cast wasn't part of the campaign.
Ponyo - Gake no ue no Ponyo HD480p 22MB HD720p 67MB
Edit: Alternative, slightly longer version: 480p 55MB 720p 104MB.
Pretty good US trailer for the latest movie from Hayao Miyazaki (Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle). It is an animated adventure inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale "The Little Mermaid". It centres on a 5-year-old boy and his relationship with a goldfish princess who longs to become human. English language version features the voices of Matt Damon, Tina Fey, Cate Blanchett, Liam Neeson, Lily Tomlin, Betty White and Cloris Leachman.
Coco Before Chanel 17 MB
For those who didn't especially fly to Paris in order to watch the movie early and in French, the short UK trailer for this biopic that tells us the story of Coco Chanel's (Audrey Tautou) rise from obscure beginnings to the heights of the fashion world. Also part of the cast are Benoît Poelvoorde, Alessandro Nivola, Emmanuelle Devos and Marie Gillain.
Trailer is deliberately kept short in order to hide that the movie's in, you know, French. But they also don't use a voice-over so it's still very nice to watch.
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen HD480p 45MB HD720p 115MB HD1080p 165MB
Finally, hi-def versions for the second, full theatrical trailer for the sequel once again directed by Michael Bay that will finally have its worldwide release in the next few days.
Tenderness 16 MB
Dark crime drama from Australia set for a theatrical release in the UK this weekend about a confused fifteen-year-old dreamer in search of an escape from her troubled home life. She discovers and becomes enthralled with a young man with a violent past. As they embark on a harrowing journey, a hardened local cop (Russell Crowe), who has been following the young man for years, is intent on exposing him as a serial killer before her fate is determined.
Unsurprisingly, the trailer puts Crowe at the centre but it seems like Crowe's appearance is more an act of friendship to the director. And while reviews indicate the movie's not entirely without merit it might be a good idea not to set expectations too high.
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June 19th, 2009
11:58 am - 2012, Cold Souls, Zombieland, I Hate Valentine's Day, Burma VJ
2012 HD480p 60MB HD720p 144MB HD1080p 211MB
Full trailer for Roland Emmerich's (Independence Day, The Day After Tomorrow) delayed disaster movie. This time it focuses on an academic researcher (John Cusack) who leads a group of people in a fight to counteract the apocalyptic events that were predicted by the ancient Mayan calendar. If there's room between the special effects there will also be Amanda Peet, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Danny Glover, Thandie Newton and Oliver Platt.
It pains me to see that Emmerich pretty much remade his previous movies, including the usual family-is-the-best scenes. But those are moot points. If you watch an Emmerich movie you want to get informed about the effects of the increase of computing power on the possibilities of special effects in disaster movies. And he once again delivers and if you're interested then you should watch this on a big movie theatre screen. And he sure found another nice way to destroy the White House.
Cold Souls HD480p 35MB HD720p 100MB
Surreal comedic drama in which Paul Giamatti, who plays himself, agonizes over his interpretation of "Uncle Vanya." Paralyzed by anxiety, he stumbles upon a solution via a New Yorker article about a high-tech company promising to alleviate suffering by extracting souls. He enlists their services intending to reinstate it once he survives the performance. Complications ensue when a mysterious, soul-trafficking "mule" borrows Giamatti's stored soul for an ambitious, but unfortunately talentless, Russian soap-opera actress. Rendered soulless, Paul is left with no choice but to follow the trail back to St. Petersburg. David Strathairn, Emily Watson and Lauren Ambrose are also part of the cast.
Comparisons with Being John Malkovich are inevitable but I think there still aren't enough absurdist comedy dramas.
Zombieland HD480p 29MB H720p 84MB
Two men who have found a way to survive a world overrun by zombies. Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg) is a big wuss, but when you're afraid of being eaten by zombies, fear can keep you alive. Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson) is an AK-toting, zombie-slaying' bad ass whose single determination is to get the last Twinkie on earth. As they join forces with Wichita (Emma Stone) and Little Rock (Abigail Breslin), who have also found unique ways to survive the zombie mayhem, they will have to determine which is worse: relying on each other or succumbing to the zombies. Imdb also lists Bill Murray making an appearance as a zombie.
My first thought was, oh no, not another zombie comedy. But it turns out there's room for one more. Have a look, it looks pretty funny.
I Hate Valentine's Day 18 MB .wmv
Edit: Hi-def quicktime versions: 480p 28MB 720p 85MB
Romantic comedy set in Manhattan, where a florist (Nia Vardalos, who also wrote and directed) who abides by a strict five-date-limit with any man finds herself wanting more with the new restaurateur (John Corbett) in town.
The main news here obviously is that the movie re-unites Vardalos and Corbett, the stars of My Big Fat Greek Wedding. But I'm afraid that's the only thing noteworthy here.
Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country UK 22MB US 20MB
Given the current events in Iran some info about a documentary that gives a rare inside look into the 2007 uprising in Myanmar through the cameras of the independent journalist group, Democratic Voice of Burma. While 100,000 people (including 1,000s of Buddhist monks) took to the streets to protest the country's repressive regime, foreign news crews were banned to enter and the Internet was shut down. The group recorded these historic and dramatic events on handycams and smuggled the footage out of the country, where it was broadcast worldwide via satellite.
The doc is already in limited release in the US (and will probably soon be shown on HBO), the UK will follow next month. Two trailer versions to choose from, also an article about the movie.
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June 18th, 2009
11:55 am - Creation, Love Happens, Thirst, Fame, Last Ride
Creation 15 MB
Biographical drama about English naturalist Charles Darwin (Paul Bettany) and his book "The Origin of Species" who is torn between his love for his deeply religious wife (Jennifer Connelly) and his own growing belief in a world where God has no place, Darwin finds himself caught in a struggle between faith and reason, love and truth. Also part of the cast are Toby Jones, Jeremy Northam and Benedict Cumberbatch. Directed by Jon Amiel (Sommersby, Entrapment, Copycat).
Love Happens HD480p 52MB HD720p 126MB
Romantic drama about a widower (Aaron Eckhart) whose book about coping with loss turns him into a best-selling self-help guru. On a business trip to Seattle, he falls for a woman (Jennifer Aniston) who attends one of his seminars, only to learn that he hasn't yet truly confronted his wife's passing. Dan Fogler, Martin Sheen, Judy Greer, Sasha Alexander and John Carroll Lynch round up the cast.
Wonderful trailer for the target audience, though it raises the question what's left in the movie that isn't already shown.
Thirst - Bakjwi 56 MB
Redband trailer from the US for Park Chan-wook's (Oldboy, Lady Vengeance, I'm a Cyborg But That's OK) contribution to the vampire genre. It's about a priest (Song Kang-ho) who cherishes life selflessly volunteers for a secret vaccine development project meant to eradicate a deadly virus. But the virus takes the priest, and a blood transfusion is urgently ordered up for him. The blood he receives is infected, so he now exists as a vampire. Struggling with his newfound carnal desire for blood, his faith is further strained when a childhood friend's wife comes to him asking for his help in escaping her life.
Fame HD480p 48MB HD720p 121MB
Full trailer for the "reinvention of the original Oscar-winning hit film", a musical that follows a talented group of dancers, singers, actors, and artists over four years at the New York City High School of Performing Arts. Besides the mostly unknown young cast members now some of the more well-known names like Kelsey Grammer, Megan Mullally, Bebe Neuwirth, Charles S. Dutton and Debbie Allen get introduced.
Looks like a worthwhile contribution to the genre after all.
Last Ride HD480p 32MB HD720p 76MB Teaser 7MB
It doesn't happen every day that Apple.com hosts hi-def trailer files for an Australian movie that so far doesn't have distribution deals outside its country of origin, so maybe we should take note of this family drama. When his father (Hugo Weaving) bundles him into the car in the middle of the night, ten-year-old Chook knows something is wrong. As the two escape into the desert facing an unknown future, their troubled relationship and the need to survive sees them battling the elements, and each other.
Besides intense performances of Weaving and the kid, the trailer shows that the other focus of the movie will be on the vast Australian landscapes. Also, a previously released teaser.
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June 13th, 2009
09:41 am - Time Traveler's Wife, Shutter Island, (500) Days of Summer, Rebound
The Time Traveler's Wife HD480p 48MB HD720p 116MB HD1080p 170MB
Finally a trailer for the big screen adaptation of the best-selling novel from Audrey Niffenegger. Clare (Rachel McAdams) has been in love with Henry (Eric Bana) her entire life. She believes they are destined to be together, even though she never knows when they will be separated: Henry is a time traveler, cursed with a rare genetic anomaly that causes him to live his life on a shifting timeline, skipping back and forth through his lifespan with no control. Directed by Robert Schwentke (Flightplan, Tattoo).
Don't hate me but while I very much liked the concept of the novel, I wasn't as captivated by the story itself like a lot of other readers.
Shutter Island HD480p 43MB HD720p 102MB HD1080p 178MB
Mystery-thriller set in 1954 that tells the story of two U.S. marshals (Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo), who are summoned to a remote and barren island off the cost of Massachusetts to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a murderess from the island's fortress-like hospital for the criminally insane. Also part of the cast are Ben Kingsley, Michelle Williams, Patricia Clarkson, Max von Sydow, Emily Mortimer, Jackie Earle Haley and John Carroll Lynch. Directed by Martin Scorsese (The Departed, Goodfellas, Taxi Driver), based on a novel by Dennis Lehane (Gone Baby Gone, Mystic River).
As one might expect, looks interesting, though not like your typical Scorsese movie.
(500) Days of Summer 17 MB
Entirely different UK trailer for the off-beat romantic comedy about a woman (Zooey Deschanel, her character's name is Summer) who doesn't believe true love exists, and the young man (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) who hopelessly falls for her. Or as one of its tagline says: Boy meets girl. Boy falls in love. Girl doesn't. Clark Gregg and Minka Kelly are also part of the cast.
Entirely different in this case means, compared with the US trailer which emphasised the cuteness, here they probably used every suggestive dialogue from the movie and make it sound like a Judd Apatow movie. I suspect the reality lies somewhere in the middle which is fine with me.
The Rebound 22 MB
Romantic comedy in which a woman (Catherine Zeta-Jones), after she finds out that her husband cheats on her, moves to New York City with her two kids where she falls in love with her new neighbour, a much younger man (Justin Bartha).
The most obvious problem, far, far too many pee jokes for a trailer for a "romantic comedy".
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June 7th, 2009
12:09 pm - Shrink, Final Destination, It Might Get Loud, District 9
It was a very slow week when it comes to trailers. There also isn't much in the backlog I want to post, that leaves some room for something completely different. Like how it looks like when Star Trek meets Monty Python. And a brief, 30-second discussion about the differences between Star Trek and Star Wars.
The always interesting Explainer column from Slate.com offers some calculations How Many Balloons Would It Take To Lift a House. And the most recent column answers some of the questions you might have because of the tragic and still mysterious death of David Carradine: Strangle With Care.
Shrink HD480p 46MB HD720p 111MB
Comedic drama about LA's top celebrity shrink (Kevin Spacey) who's unable to cope with a recent personal tragedy, turns into a pothead with no concern for his appearance and a creeping sense of his inability to help his patients. Also part of the cast are Saffron Burrows, Dallas Roberts, Keke Palmer, Pell James, Mark Webber, Robin Williams and Robert Loggia.
Trailer looks nice though reviews from Sundance where the movie premiered indicate that it's not as good as it could've been. But Spacey seems a lot of fun to watch.
The Final Destination HD480p 43MB HD720p 98MB
Aka Final Destination 4. Nope, I don't know either who called for another sequel of this horror franchise. But I guess the sequels are so cheap to make that it's a winning formula for the companies involved. After a teen's premonition of a deadly race-car crash helps saves the lives of his peers, Death sets out to collect those who evaded their end. Directed by David R. Ellis (Snakes on a Plane, Final Destination 2, Cellular).
And good news, the death scenes have been optimised for 3D viewing. Probably half of them can already be seen in the trailer.
It Might Get Loud 11 MB
Edit: Hi-def quicktime versions: 480p 49MB 720p 119MB.
Documentary on the electric guitar from the point of view of three significant rock musicians: The Edge of U2, Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin and Jack White of The White Stripes. Directed by Davis Guggenheim (An Inconvenient Truth, Gracie).
District 9 HD480p 35MB HD720p 82MB
Those of you who recently watched the teaser for this interesting looking low budget sci-fi movie made in documentary-like style in which an extraterrestrial race which is forced to live in slum-like conditions on Earth suddenly finds a kindred spirit in a government agent that is exposed to their biotechnology, and who were wondering why the alien faces were blurred, here's the unblurred version. Seems like the aliens' lawyers gave their okay to allow showing their faces and the linguistic department also has made some progress translating their language since there are now subtitles when they are talking.
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June 1st, 2009
06:45 am - Twilight Saga: New Moon, Pandorum, I Sell the Dead, Sherman Brothers' Story, Brüno
The Twilight Saga: New Moon HD480p 51MB HD720p 106MB HD1080p 143MB
First dazzling trailer for the second movie based on Stephenie Meyer's book series. Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) is devastated by the abrupt departure of her vampire love Edward (Robert Pattinson) but her spirit is rekindled by her growing friendship with the irresistible Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner). Suddenly she finds herself drawn into the world of the werewolves, ancestral enemies of the vampires, and she finds her loyalties tested.
Due to ... scheduling conflicts Chris Weitz (The Golden Compass, About a Boy) replaced Catherine Hardwicke as director. Movie will be in theatres for Oscar season in November. Some pictures from the set.
Pandorum 14 MB
Edit: Hi-def quicktime versions: 480p 42MB 720p 105MB.
Full trailer for this sci-fi, horror thriller with an interesting premise in which two crew members (Dennis Quaid, Ben Foster) wake up on an abandoned spacecraft with no idea who they are, how long they've been asleep, or what their mission is. The two soon discover they're actually not alone and the reality of their situation is more horrifying than they could have imagined.
I Sell the Dead 23 MB
Charming looking indie horror comedy. 18th century justice has finally caught up to grave robbers Arthur Blake (Dominic Monaghan) and Willie Grimes (Larry Fessenden). With the spectre of the guillotine looming over him, young Blake confides in visiting clergyman Father Duffy (Ron Perlman), recounting fifteen years of adventure in the resurrection trade. His tale leads from humble beginnings as a young boy stealing trinkets from corpses, to a partnership with seasoned ghoul Willie Grimes as they hunt creatures unwilling to accept their place in the ground.
The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story HD480p 28MB HD720p 86MB
Documentary about The Sherman Brothers, the Academy Award and Grammy-winning songwriters, who wrote numerous popular songs for movies like Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Winnie the Pooh. The doc is already in limited release in the US but I'm sure it will turn up on a cable channl in the near future. I Wan'na Be Like You.
Brüno HD480p 47MB HD720p 118MB
Greenband and hi-def trailer version for Sacha Baron Cohen's new comedy. After Borat and Ali G this time his chosen character is Austrian fashion reporter Brüno. It's probably best described by one of the previous informal movie titles, "Bruno: Delicious Journeys Through America for the Purpose of Making Heterosexual Males Visibly Uncomfortable in the Presence of a Gay Foreigner in a Mesh T-Shirt".
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May 30th, 2009
10:54 am - The Goods Live Hard Sell Hard, Toy Story 3, Hangover, Fermat's Room, Blood Last Vampire, In the Loop
The Goods: Live Hard. Sell Hard. HD480p 32MB HD720p 58MB Redband 31MB
A regular and a longer redband trailer version for this funny looking comedy about used-car liquidator Don Ready (Jeremy Piven) and his ragtag crew (Ving Rhames, Kathryn Hahn, David Koechner) who are hired by a flailing auto dealership to turn their Fourth of July sale into an extremely profitable event. Ed Helms, James Brolin, Ken Jeong, Charles Napier and possibly Will Ferrell are also part of the cast.
Toy Story 3 HD480p 28MB HD720p 82MB
As it has become tradition, coinciding with the release of the current Pixar movie, the first (announcement) teaser for the next one. Unfortunately, it won't be an original story but a sequel to their first success, another adventure of cowboy Woody (Tom Hanks) and spaceman Buzz (Tim Allen). The script was written by Michael Arndt, who was also responsible for Little Miss Sunshine. So if you needed another reason to see Up, one of the very few big-budget movies coming out right now that isn't a re-boot, remake, sequel or similar money-grab, it will be the last Pixar original movie for at least two years.
The Hangover 63 MB HD720p .wmv 106MB Tyson 480p 35MB Tyson HD720p 81MB
Another pretty funny redband trailer for this Las Vegas-set comedy centred around three groomsmen (Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis NYT Portrait) who lose their about-to-be-wed buddy (Justin Bartha) during their drunken misadventures, then must retrace their steps in order to find him. Heather Graham and Mike Tyson are also part of the cast. Directed by Todd Phillips (Old School, Starsky & Hutch).
Also, the special Mike Tyson trailer redefining our perception of Phil Collins' "In the Air Tonight".
Fermat's Room - La Habitación de Fermat UK 31MB Better 6MB
Short trailer from the UK where this nice little thriller from Spain will have a theatrical release starting this weekend. It's about four mathematicians who do not know each other and who are invited by a mysterious host on the pretext of resolving a great enigma. As it turns out they have to solve puzzles in order to keep the walls they're in from closing in on them. The fitting tagline of the movie is "Think inside the box".
The UK trailer tries its best to hide that there will be subtitles, so I've again included the subtitled trailer I posted about a year ago that also does a much better job introducing the film.
Blood: The Last Vampire France 16MB First 5min 45MB Feats Clips
Another trailer from France and the first five minutes of the movie for this (pretty bloody) English-language live-action adaptation from the Far East of a manga comic. It's about a vampire named Saya, who is part of covert government agency that hunts and destroys demons in a post-WWII Japan and who's inserted in a military school to discover which one of her classmates is a demon is disguise.
Also links to the movie's official websites where you can find additional clips and featurettes. I'd say those who have high hopes for this movie should maybe consider adjusting their expectations.
In the Loop HD480p 46MB HD720p 117MB
Hi-def quicktime version of the previously posted trailer for this dark, political satire that looks at what might go on behind closed doors in London and Washington in the lead-up to a not-so-fictional war in the Middle East, starring Tom Hollander, Peter Capaldi, Steve Coogan, James Gandolfini, Gina McKee and David Rasche.
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May 28th, 2009
11:21 am - Private Lives of Pippa Lee, Mr. Nobody, Answer Man, Dead Snow, Perfect Getaway, Brothers Bloom
The Private Lives of Pippa Lee 19 MB
First trailer from the UK for this intense drama. An adventurous trip through a woman's (Robin Wright Penn, still married to Sean at the moment of writing) past and present, as a methamphetamine-addicted mother whose husband (Alan Arkin) leaves her for a younger woman. Pippa indulges in an array of erotic adventures while heading toward a quiet nervous breakdown. Embarking on a bittersweet journey of self-discovery, along with help from a new, strange and soulful acquaintance (Keanu Reeves). Also part of the remarkable cast are Blake Lively, Maria Bello, Julianne Moore, Winona Ryder and Monica Bellucci. Directed by Rebecca Miller who adapted her own novel.
Movie screened at the Berlin Film Festival where reviews were a bit mixed but the cast alone makes it worth a look.
Mr. Nobody 16 MB
Trailer from France for this very intriguing, hard to describe international production. Set in the not-so-distant future, the story follows Nemo Nobody (Jared Leto) who, at 120 years old, is the last mortal surrounded by happy immortals as he relives his real and imaginary years of marriage. A multi-layered love story develops due to the various 'butterfly effect'-like "what-if" scenarios. Sarah Polley, Rhys Ifans, Diane Kruger are also part of the cast.
This could turn out to be highly interesting or completely silly. Let's hope for the former.
The Answer Man - Arlen Faber HD480p 48MB HD720p 119MB
Comedic, romantic drama about a reclusive author (Jeff Daniels) who wrote a book that has redefined spirituality for an entire generation. On the eve of the 20th anniversary of his still wildly popular book, he's still sought after as the man who has all the answers. His life collides with a single mom (Lauren Graham) raising her seven year-old son and a young man (Lou Taylor Pucci) fresh out of rehab who is searching for meaning. Both are hopeful that he has the answers, but the truth is, he hasn't got a clue. Kat Dennings and Olivia Thirlby round up the cast.
I think the trailer shows us pretty much the whole (predictable) movie but that probably doesn't makes it any less enjoyable on a rainy Sunday afternoon on the couch.
Dead Snow - Død snø HD480p 52MB HD720p 122MB
For the fans of the genre, a zombie comedy from Norway. The group of friends had all they would need for a successful Easter vacation; cabin, skis, snowmobile, toboggan, copious amounts of beer and a fertile mix of the sexes. Certainly, none of them had anticipated not returning home alive! However, the Nazi-zombie battalion haunting the mountains had other plans.
A Perfect Getaway HD480p 41MB HD720p 107MB
Horror thriller in which a dumb looking couple (Milla Jovovich, Steve Zahn) and a mean looking couple (Timothy Olyphant, Kiele Sanchez) on a Hawaiian vacation discover that psychopaths are stalking and murdering tourists on the islands. Directed by David Twohy (The Chronicles of Riddick, Below, Pitch Black).
The Brothers Bloom Commentary 156MB
In case there won't be one on the DVD, a complete commentary track by director Rian Johnson for his movie that stars Adrien Brody, Mark Ruffalo and Rachel Weisz and that's now in limited release in the US.
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May 23rd, 2009
02:11 pm - 9, Surrogates, Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky, Brothers Bloom
9 HD480p 48MB HD720p 117MB HD1080p 170MB 2min Clip
A full trailer with dialogue for this still very interesting looking animated movie. When 9 (Elijah Wood) first comes to life, he finds himself in a post-apocalyptic world. All humans are gone, and it is only by chance that he discovers a small community of others like him taking refuge from fearsome machines that roam the earth intent on their extinction. Jennifer Connelly, Martin Landau, Christopher Plummer, John C. Reilly and Crispin Glover will also lend their voices.
Also, a two minute clip that was released a while ago.
Surrogates HD480p 81MB HD720p 154MB
Sci-fi action thriller set in a futuristic world where humans live in isolation and interact through surrogate robots, a cop (Bruce Willis) is forced to leave his home for the first time in years in order to investigate the murders of others' surrogates. Also part of the cast are Radha Mitchell, Rosamund Pike and Ving Rhames. Directed by Jonathan Mostow (Terminator 3, U-571).
After watching the trailer it's very difficult to avoid the pun that the movie is very aptly titled since it looks like a surrogate of movies like The Stepford Wives, The Island, I Robot, etc. And that's just after twenty seconds of the trailer.
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus Clip1 Clip2 Clip3
Three clips from the latest movie from Terry Gilliam (Brazil, The Fisher King, Twelve Monkeys) that premiered in Cannes out of competition. It's described as being a fantastical morality tale, set in the present-day. Dr. Parnassus (Heath Ledger) with his extraordinary travelling show "The Imaginarium" offers to members of the audience an irresistible opportunity to enter their universe of imaginations and wonders, by passing through a magical mirror.
As many of you know, this is the last movie by Ledger that he wasn't able to finish and Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell and Jude Law volunteered to help out by playing his role in various incarnations. The clips don't show too much but you can see Ledger in the second and get an idea of Gilliam's imagination at work in the third clip. Hope a trailer will follow soon.
Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky 16 MB
French (and partially Russian) trailer for the romantic drama that will close the festival in Cannes this year, directed by Jan Kounen (Blueberry, 99 francs). Paris 1913, Coco Chanel (Anna Mouglalis) is devoted to her work and madly in love with the handsome and very wealthy Arthur ‘Boy’ Capel (Anatole Taubman). At the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, Igor Stravinsky (Mads Mikkelsen) premieres his Rite of Spring. Coco attends the premiere and is mesmerised. But the revolutionary work is too modern, too radical: the enraged audience boos and jeers. A near-riot ensues. Stravinsky is inconsolable. 7 years later, the two meet again.
The Brothers Bloom 7min HD480p 115MB 7min HD720p 278MB Clip 480p Clip 720p
The first seven minutes for the "thrilling story full of genuine humor and heart-warming romance" of the Bloom brothers (Adrien Brody, Mark Ruffalo), two young con men whose lives change forever upon meeting a beautiful young heiress (Rachel Weisz). Movie already in limited release in the US.
Many reviews mention that director Rian Johnson (Brick) has copied too much from Wes Anderson's quirkiness but I'd say that doesn't necessarily have to be a bad thing. Plus, another two minute clip featuring Weisz.
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May 21st, 2009
04:42 pm - The Fall, Duplicity, Slumdog Millionaire
The Fall
 An uplifting fantasy movie directed by Indian Tarsem Singh. In a hospital on the outskirts of 1920s Los Angeles, an injured stuntman (Lee Pace) begins to tell a fellow patient, a little girl with a broken arm, a fantastical story about 5 mythical heroes. Thanks to his fractured state of mind and her vivid imagination, the line between fiction and reality starts to blur as the tale advances.
Sometimes it pays off to be patient. Ever since I had seen the trailer more than a year ago I wanted to see this movie on a big theatre screen due to its eye-popping visuals (the only movie I can think of with a similar use of colour is Zhang Yimou's Hero). And a few weeks ago the movie was finally shown at my local community theatre. I even left the house for an 11pm screening which usually isn't my preferred time to watch a movie. But it was the only starting time the movie was shown for a couple of days.
Since I already had watched the trailer a couple of times to shorten the waiting period and also had a look at the available stills I was not as overwhelmed by the visuals as I had expected. But that is obviously just a personal problem. Everyone who isn't overly familiar with the scenes should in all likelihood be spellbound by the images. But more important, I was very pleasantly surprised by the story itself and how it was told. From what I had heard I expected it more to be like a second thought but that isn't really the case. Sure, the images are the main focus but the story is nice and gets more interesting by a neat trick that keeps your attention that I won't reveal.
Also worth mentioning is young Romanian actress Catinca Untaru who's just endearing. And on a side note, towards the end there's a scene that featured an animation that looked familiar in style. And indeed, the end credits confirmed that the scene was done by the brothers Lauenstein who won an Oscar for a short movie called Balance.
If you like visually interesting movies then this movie is highly recommended, but please try to watch it on a as big a screen as possible. If you are curious about the look of the movie, please have a look at the trailer.
The movie's director Tarsem (as he likes to be called) is mainly known for making commercials and video clips. But a few years ago he made a movie called The Cell starring Jennifer Lopez which also stood out because of its similar use of visual imagery. If you like to read more about him and the making of the movie have a look at this interview.
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May 19th, 2009
11:58 am - Sherlock Holmes, Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus, Incredible Love, Bright Star, Agora, Broken Embraces
Sherlock Holmes HD480p 46MB HD720p 113MB HD1080p 163MB
First trailer for Guy Ritchie's (Snatch., Swept Away, RocknRolla) take on the famous detective to be in theatres this Christmas. Detective Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.) and his stalwart partner Watson (Jude Law) engage in a battle of wits and brawn with a nemesis whose plot is a threat to all of England. Also part of the excellent cast are Rachel McAdams, Eddie Marsan, Mark Strong and Kelly Reilly.
Looks all fine and well, but was it clear that there will be such a large element of comedy/slapstick?
Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus .wmv 9 MB
Because there are just too many I usually try to avoid posting trailers for movies that just look bad. But there have been two recently that are hard to pass up. First this one for a DVD release. The title says is all, the California coast is terrorized by two enormous prehistoric sea creatures as they battle each other for supremacy of the sea starring Deborah 'Debbie' Gibson and Lorenzo Lamas. Looks just awesome. There's already talk to start a franchise.
Incredible Love - Kambakkht Ishq 12 MB
And second a promo trailer for a romantic, action comedy from India about a stuntman who takes Hollywood by storm but cannot find true love. It stars Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor but there's also Sylvester Stallone, Brandon Routh and Denise Richards. And imdb lists as unconfirmed Arnold Schwarzenegger and Carmen Electra. Feel the love!
A first Cannes roundup with trailers and clips:
Bright Star Clip1 Clip2 Clip3 Clip4
The four clips again, in separate files, in better technical quality and correct aspect ratio from Jane Campion's (The Piano, The Portrait of a Lady, In the Cut) drama based on the three-year secret love affair between 19th century poet John Keats (Ben Whishaw) and girl next door Fanny Brawne (Abbie Cornish).
Agora Teaser 12MB Clip1 Clip2 Clip3 Clip4
Again the teaser as well as four clips from Alejandro Amenábar's (The Others, Mar adentro) historical drama set in Roman Egypt, concerning a slave (Max Minghella) who turns to the rising tide of Christianity in the hopes of pursuing freedom while also falling in love with his master, the famous female philosophy professor and atheist Hypatia (Rachel Weisz) of Alexandria.
Broken Embraces - Los Abrazos rotos Trailer 14MB 6 Clips
Again the trailer with English subs and a link where you can find six clips in Spanish with French subs for Pedro Almodóvar's (Volver, Talk to Her) entry, a four-way tale of amour-fou, again starring Penélope Cruz.
The White Ribbon - Das weiße Band 4 Clips
Link that leads to four clips in German with French subs from Michael Haneke's (Funny Games, Caché, The Piano Teacher) entry, a drama about strange events that happen at a rural school in the north of Germany during the year 1913, which seem to be ritual punishment. They give you an impression what the movie looks like but it's mostly (dull) dialogue.
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May 17th, 2009
12:43 pm - Bright Star, In The Loop, Pope Joan, Jerichow, Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
Bright Star 3min footage 14MB
Relatively bad technical quality, sized to fit on a TV but to tide us over until an official trailer becomes available, more than three minutes of footage from the new movie written and directed by Jane Campion (The Piano, The Portrait of a Lady, In the Cut) that is currently screening in Cannes.
It's a drama based on the three-year secret love affair between 19th century poet John Keats (Ben Whishaw) and girl next door Fanny Brawne (Abbie Cornish), an outspoken student of fashion. This unlikely pair started at odds, but when Keats's younger brother falls ill the two are drawn together. Keats, touched by Fanny's efforts to help care for his brother, agrees to teach her poetry. By the time Fanny's alarmed mother (Kerry Fox) and Keats's best friend (Paul Schneider) realize their attachment, the relationship had an unstoppable momentum.
In The Loop 8 MB Online
The US trailer for this dark, political satire based on the BBC TV series "The Thick of It". It looks at what might go on behind closed doors in London and Washington in the lead-up to a not-so-fictional war in the Middle East. It's filmed in a style resembling "The Office". Cast members include Tom Hollander, Peter Capaldi, Steve Coogan, James Gandolfini, Gina McKee, Anna Chlumsky and David Rasche who now made it into the trailer.
Just as funny as the UK one. Maybe funnier. Difficult to say. If you'd like to compare them yourself.
Pope Joan 17 MB
Full trailer for the German adaptation of Donna Woolfolk Cross' novel about a 9th century woman (Johanna Wokalek) of English extraction born in the German city of Ingelheim who disguises herself as a man and rises through the Vatican ranks and eventually reaches the papal throne. Also part of the cast are John Goodman, David Wenham, Anatole Taubman and Iain Glen.
I wrote a rough translation of what's being said in the trailer. You can find it at the end of the entry under the cut. Intentional or not, the dialogue sounds a bit stilted.
Jerichow 24 MB
I always feel a bit bad writing about a German movie (that's already out) that I haven't seen. But the US reviews that get currently published on the occasion of the limited release are very favourable and there's a good, subtitled trailer file available. It's a quiet, dramatic thriller that can easiest be described as a love triangle similar to the set-up of "The Postman Always Rings Twice" but adapted to a more local background. A younger man (Benno Fürmann from The Princess and the Warrior) starts to work for a man with a beautiful wife.
The film is from one of Germany's most recognised young writer-directors Christian Petzold. The NYT recently wrote an article about him and the recent developments in German cinema.
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt HD480p 32MB HD720p 93MB
Remake of a dramatic thriller about a high profile lawyer (Michael Douglas) who has an impeccable record putting criminals behind bars and is a shoo-in for governor in the upcoming election. But when an ambitious rookie journalist (Jesse Metcalfe) begins investigating him for tampering with evidence to secure his convictions, the district attorney's perfect record is up for scrutiny. Things get complicated since the journalist is also romantically involved with the Assistant D.A. (Amber Tamblyn).
I'd say Michael Douglas missed the point when he should've stopped making movies (same goes for director Peter Hyams). Let's hope they will at least have adjusted his complexion by the time the movie comes out.
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May 14th, 2009
09:48 pm - The Road, Nine, Precious, Case 39, The Other Man
The Road HD480p 50MB HD720p 119MB HD1080p 171MB
Finally a trailer for this post-apocalyptic tale of a journey taken by a father (Viggo Mortensen) and his young son (Kodi Smit-McPhee) across a barren landscape that was blasted by an unnamed cataclysm that destroyed civilization and most life on earth. Robert Duvall, Charlize Theron, Guy Pearce, Molly Parker and Garret Dillahunt are also part of the cast. Directed by John Hillcoat (The Proposition), based on a novel by Cormac McCarthy (No Country for Old Men), score by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis.
Looks just as post-apocalyptic as it sounds.
Nine HD480p 49MB HD720p 117MB HD1080p 194MB
Big screen adaptation of the Broadway musical directed by Rob Marshall (Chicago, Memoirs of a Geisha). It follows the life of world famous film director Guido Contini (Daniel Day-Lewis) as he reaches a creative and personal crisis of epic proportion, while balancing the numerous women in his life including his wife (Marion Cotillard), his mistress (Penelope Cruz), his film star muse (Nicole Kidman), his confidant and costume designer (Judi Dench), an American fashion journalist (Kate Hudson), the whore from his youth (Fergie) and his mother (Sophia Loren).
Seems like trailers for movies made for awards-season come out early this year. Daniel Day-Lewis is a chameleon.
Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire 13 MB
Intense but inspiring drama set in Harlem in 1987, that tells the story of an overweight, illiterate, African-American teen born into a life no one would want. She's pregnant for the second time by her absent father; at home, she must wait hand and foot on her mother (Mo'Nique), a poisonously angry woman who abuses her emotionally and physically. School is a place of chaos, but a teacher (Paula Patton) tries to give her life a new direction. Mariah Carey has a noteworthy role as a social worker, you can also try spotting Lenny Kravitz in the trailer.
To illustrate the inspiring point, it's presented by Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry. Movie won the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award this year in Sundance.
Case 39 24 MB
Horror thriller about a family services social worker (Renée Zellweger) who thinks she has seen it all until she meets her newest, most mysterious case, troubled 10-year old Lilith Sullivan. Her worst fears are confirmed when the parents try to kill Lilith. She saves her and decides to take her in herself until the right foster family comes along. Then the real horror begins. Also part of the cast are Ian McShane, Bradley Cooper, Callum Keith Rennie and Adrian Lester. Directed by Christian Alvart (Pandorum, Antibodies).
The Other Man 16 MB
Dramatic thriller about a husband (Liam Neeson) who suspects his wife (Laura Linney) of adultery, and sets out to track down the other man (Antonio Banderas) in her life. Romola Garai plays the couple's daughter. Directed by Richard Eyre (Notes on a Scandal, Iris, Stage Beauty). Based on a short story by Bernhard Schlink (The Reader).
Imdb says the movie already had a limited release in the US in December but somehow I doubt that. And if a movie with such a cast and director has difficulties getting a US distributor (trailer is from France) then maybe it's better not to expect too much.
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May 13th, 2009
11:48 am - Princess and the Frog, Map of the Sounds of Tokyo, Gamer, Ponyo on the Cliff, Act of God, Taking Woo
The Princess and the Frog HD480p 37MB HD720p 111MB
Another teaser for this animated movie that will mark Disney's return to 2D animation. It will be a fairy tale musical centred on a young girl named Princess Tiana (Anika Noni Rose) who lives in New Orleans' French Quarter during the Jazz Age. Written and directed by the people who were responsible for The Little Mermaid, Aladdin and The Great Mouse Detective. Further voices will be provided by Terrence Howard, John Goodman, Keith David and Oprah Winfrey.
Map of the Sounds of Tokyo 10 MB
English subtitled trailer for the latest movie from Isabel Coixet (Elegy, The Secret Life of Words, My Life Without Me) that's part of the official competition in Cannes. It's a quiet thriller that centres on Ryu, a fish-market employee (Rinko Kikuchi) who doubles as a contract killer. Mr Nagara is a powerful impresario mourning the loss of his daughter Midori, who has committed suicide. He blames David (Sergi López), a Spaniard who runs a wine business in Tokyo. One of his employees, who was silently in love with Midori, hires Ryu to murder David. And then there's also a sound engineer, obsessed with the sounds of the Japanese city and fascinated with Ryu.
Judging from the trailer this won't be your average genre movie but a much more sensual affair. Trailer contains some nudity.
Gamer 68 MB
Violent action movie set in a future-world where humans can control other humans in mass-scale, multi-player online gaming environments, a star player (Gerard Butler) from a game called "Slayers" looks to regain his independence while taking down the game's mastermind (Michael C. Hall). John Leguizamo, Amber Valletta, Kyra Sedgwick and Ludacris are also part of the cast. Written and directed by the duo that was responsible for the two Crank movies.
Decent cast notwithstanding, not sure why I'd want to watch an ego shooter game at a movie theatre.
Ponyo on the Cliff - Gake no ue no Ponyo 15 MB
Enchanting music-only trailer from France for the new movie from Hayao Miyazaki (Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle). It is an animated adventure centred on a 5-year-old boy and his relationship with a goldfish princess who longs to become human. The English-language version will feature the voices of Matt Damon, Tina Fey, Cate Blanchett, Liam Neeson, Lily Tomlin, Betty White and Cloris Leachman.
In my humble opinion, much more engaging than the Disney trailer above.
Act of God 18 MB
Interesting looking documentary that takes a look at the metaphysical effects of being struck by lightning. It's about accidents, chance, fate, and the elusive quest for understanding. Among the people interviewed are writer Paul Auster and improvisational guitarist Fred Frith. If you're interested you can find an article and some interview clips with the director here.
Taking Woodstock HD480p 34MB HD720p 106MB
Hi-def quicktime version of the recently posted trailer for the latest movie from Ang Lee, a nostalgic comedy about the generation-defining concert in the summer of 1969 starring Demetri Martin, Liev Schreiber, Emile Hirsch, Imelda Staunton, Eugene Levy and Jeffrey Dean Morgan.
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May 9th, 2009
01:03 pm - Whatever Works, Terminator Salvation, Humpday, Adoration, Land of the Lost, Tetro
Whatever Works HD480p 30MB HD720p 94MB
Trailer for the latest movie from Woody Allen who after his trips to Europe returns to his hometown for another comedy. It centres on an eccentric New Yorker (Larry David) who abandons his upper class life to lead a more bohemian existence. He meets a young girl (Evan Rachel Wood) from the south and her family (Patricia Clarkson, Ed Begley Jr.) and no two people seem to get along in the entanglements that follow.
Trailer looks quite funny thanks mainly to David who plays a more acerbic incarnation of Allen. Reviews indicate that the movie is quite enjoyable but it's again advisable not to compare the movie to Allen's early comedies.
Terminator Salvation HD480p 69MB HD720p 163MB HD1080p 278MB
They made about a dozen different TV spots, created an elaborate viral marketing campaign and trailers that already revealed a hell of a lot or looked like as if they've taken elements from Transformers and the Batpod only to release about ten days before the official start an excellent four minute trailer that in my view is the best and easiest way to decide whether or not to get excited about this movie or don't really bother who's from what time and to what degree someone is human or not.
Humpday HD480p 26MB HD720p 89MB
Low-budget bromantic comedy about two old college friends, Andrew and Ben, who meet again after many years and who immediately fall into their old dynamic of heterosexual one-upmanship. To save Ben from domestication, Andrew invites Ben to a party at a sex-positive commune. Everyone there plans on making erotic art films for the local amateur porn festival and Andrew wants in. They run out of booze and ideas, save for one: Andrew should have sex with Ben, on camera. The next day, they find themselves unable to back down from the dare. And there's nothing standing in their way - except Ben's wife, heterosexuality, and certain mechanical questions.
Adoration HD480p 38MB HD720p 89MB
Trailer for the latest thought-provoking drama from Atom Egoyan (The Sweet Hereafter, Where the Truth Lies, Exotica) that has a limited release in the US starting this weekend. A high school teacher gives her class a translation exercise based on a real news story about a terrorist who plants a bomb in the airline luggage of his pregnant girlfriend. The assignment has a profound effect on one student, who reads his version to the class and then takes it to the Internet. He has created a false identity, which allows him to probe a family secret. As he uses his new persona to journey deeper into his past, the public reaction is swift and strong.
Land of the Lost HD480p 51MB HD720p 91MB
Another funny, full trailer for the big-screen adaptation of a TV series about a scientist (Will Ferrell) who together with two companions (Danny R. McBride, Anna Friel) inadvertently stumbles into a mysterious land populated by dinosaurs and other creatures.
Tetro HD480p 45MB HD720p 103MB Opening HD480p 55MB Opening HD720p 130MB
Hi-def quicktime version of the recently posted trailer and the first three minutes from the latest movie from Francis Ford Coppola. It's a poetic drama, shot mainly in black-and-white that at least will be beautiful to watch. It's about a 17-year-old who arrives in Buenos Aires in search of his older brother who has been missing for more than a decade. The family of Italian immigrants settled in Argentina, but with the great musical success of their domineering father (Klaus Maria Brandauer), an acclaimed symphony conductor, moved to New York. When he finds his brother, the brilliant but melancholy poet Tetro (Vincent Gallo), he is not welcomed with open arms.
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