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In Theaters This Weekend: December 12, 2008

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: 20th Century Fox, IFC Films, Magnolia, Miramax, Warner Bros, Yari Film Group Releasing, Adaptation, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Foreign, Period, Romance, Science Fiction, Comedy, Thrillers, Lists, New Releases

Nothing Like the Holidays

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In Theaters This Weekend: September 19, 2008

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: DreamWorks, IFC Films, Magnolia, MGM, Miramax, Lionsgate, Paramount, Sony, Warner Bros, Action, Adaptation, Animation, Documentary, Drama, Family, Foreign, Foreign Language, Period, Romance, Comedy, Sports, Thrillers, Lists, New Releases

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Trailer for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Warner Bros, Adaptation, Adventure, Science Fiction, Sequels, Trailers, Upcoming Releases

Although I have watched every film in the series so far, I am admittedly not a die-hard Harry Potter fan. That said, the creepy trailer for has me pretty excited for the 6th installment.

In this clip, we see the young boy (Tom Riddle) who’ll eventually become the evil Lord Voldemort. Those thinking the young actor resembles should know that it’s not just a result of good casting. Hero Fiennes-Tiffin is actually Ralph’s nephew.


Half-Blood Prince hits theaters on

November 21

July 17.

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In Theaters This Weekend (2/8)

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: FOCUS, Picturehouse, Sony, Universal, Warner Bros, Action, Documentary, Drama, Foreign, Independent, Music, Comedy, Thrillers, Lists, New Releases

Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins

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Interview With Martin McDonagh and Colin Farrell of ‘In Bruges’

Posted by Johnny Mercedes Categories: FOCUS, Action, Adventure, Drama, Foreign, Independent, Comedy, Filmmaking, New Releases, Upcoming Releases, Theatrical Reviews

Colin Farrell and Martin McDonagh


Last week, FilmCrunch had the opportunity to interview Martin McDonagh and Colin Farrell, director and star of the upcoming film In Bruges.

Ray (Colin Farrell) and Ken (Brendan Gleeson) are two hitmen sent to the Belgian city of Bruges after a botched job in London. They’ve been told by their boss, Harry (Ralph Fiennes), to do some sight-seeing, lie low and await further instruction. But the city, full of ancient architecture and historical landmarks, can’t satiate Ray and his need for distraction. The men venture out and soon discover that beneath the city’s quaint exterior lies a strange and disturbing underbelly, a surreal setting that causes them to begin to question life and death, right and wrong, and the purpose behind their little “vacation.”

For more about the film, visit the official site or read the FilmCrunch review.

 

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Review: In Bruges

Posted by Johnny Mercedes Categories: FOCUS, Action, Adventure, Drama, Foreign, Independent, Comedy, New Releases, Upcoming Releases, Theatrical Reviews

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I love when I come into a film having preconceptions, and they are totally obliterated and replaced with the feeling that I’ve found something unique, something I was unable to foresee. That may seem a bit dramatic—In Bruges is, after all, a fairly linear story. But writer/director Martin McDonagh injects a dark, reflective tone into what could’ve easily been a talk-‘em-up, shoot-‘em-up Guy Ritchie film; those who’ve seen the trailer know what I mean. And while Ritchie films are appealing in their own right, In Bruges deviates significantly, exhibiting characters who somehow transcend their quick wit and hardened exteriors to reveal—much like the city itself—great history and depth.

Ray (Colin Farrell) and Ken (Brendan Gleeson) are two hitmen sent to the Belgian city of Bruges after a botched job in London. They’ve been told by their boss, Harry (Ralph Fiennes), to do some sight-seeing, lie low and await further instruction. But the city, full of ancient architecture and historical landmarks, can’t satiate Ray and his need for distraction. The job-gone-wrong had been Ray’s first assignment as hitman, but the unspeakable mess left in London is but a slight snag for long-timer Ken, numb to the violence of his profession.

Check out the FilmCrunch interview with Martin McDonagh and Colin Farrell.

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Role Refill: Kate Winslet Subs for Kidman

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Weinstein Company, Adaptation, Period, Romance, Casting, Upcoming Releases

Kate WinsletAlthough an unexpected pregnancy is usually a producer’s worst nightmare, recent announcement couldn’t have come at a better time.  Her decision to drop out of , an adaptation of a 1995 novel, allowed the filmmakers to cast their original choice: .

Winslet, who had expressed interest in Reader a while back, couldn’t commit due to a scheduling conflict.  (She was busy filming with her Titanic co-star, , and director-husband, .)  That was when Nicole Kidman stepped in.  Months down the road, their roles have reversed.  With her work on Road now complete, Kate is free to star opposite (The English Patient) as an older woman who has an affair with a teen in Post-WWII Germany.

Given Kidman’s role in 2004’s unsettling , this whole thing may have worked out for the best.  One movie about a relationship with a much younger man is really enough.

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FilmCrunch 066: Rescue Dawn, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, The Astronaut Farmer

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: MGM, Warner Bros, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Drama, Period, Sequels, Comedy, DVD Reviews, Full Episodes, Theatrical Reviews, Videocasts

Veronica Santiago and Neil Estep are back with more FilmCrunch video goodness, this time focusing on the theatrical releases of Rescue Dawn and the release of The Astronaut Farmer. Veronica also checks in with her review of and the Order of the Phoenix. This episode kicks off with Veronica and Neil naming what they chose as their most inspirational movies.

Now we want to hear from you - hit the forums and let us know what you think, what you want us to watch next, and any other recommendations you have for the show.


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