#TIFF13: “PARKLAND”
One of the most eagerly-awaited Films to debut at TIFF '13 is Peter Landesman's Parkland. The Historical Drama centers on the events of November 22nd, 1963 - a day that changed the world forever - when young American President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. This Film follows a handful of individuals forced to make split-second decisions after an event that would change their lives and forever alter the world's landscape.
Parkland stars Paul Giamatti, Billy Bob Thornton, ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW “THE FIFTH ESTATE” POSTER WITH BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH & DANIEL BRÜHL
With TIFF '13 just two weeks away, a brand new Poster for Opening Night Gala Film, The Fifth Estate has just been released. After having reviewed it just last week, I'd say it just about captures its mood perfectly - chilly, gray, modern and industrial. The Fifth Estate is directed by Bill Condon (The Twilight Saga, Dreamgirls) and sees a release on Friday, October 18, 2013.
Official Synopsis:
Triggering our age of high-stakes secrecy, explosive news leaks and the trafficking of ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: DAVID O. RUSSELL’S “AMERICAN HUSTLE”
Although there's been no confirmation of this premiering at TIFF '13, we're still holding hope that David O. Russell's (The Fighter, Silver Linings Playbook) upcoming '70s-era Crime-Drama, American Hustle, will get a bow in Toronto here in September.
The Film is based on the True Story for the ABSCAM Operation in which a Con Artist and his Girlfriend are enlisted by Federal Agent to turn the tables on other Con Artists, Politicians and Mobsters.
This brand new Trailer looks and feels ...
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2013 CANNES FILM FESTIVAL TITLES ANNOUNCED
Some pretty exciting announcements were made earlier today for this year's Cannes Film Festival, set to begin May 15, 2013 for a full eleven full days. In addition to Baz Luhmann's The Great Batsby 3-D opening the Festival, Nicolas Winding Refn and Ryan Gosling, who teamed-up on 2010's excellent Drive will be back with Only God Forgives, which is in the race for the prestigious Palme d'Or; Kristin Scott Thomas also stars in the Film about a Gangster in Bangkok.
Several other notable Directors ...
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#OSCARS: “ARGO” WINS TOP HONOURS AT THE 85TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS
Hollywood united once again for the biggest night in Film, the 85th annual Academy Awards, held at newly-coined Dolby Theatre (formerly Kodak Theatre) in Los Angeles. Hosted (and Nominee) by Funnyman Seth McFarlane, there were several moments of biting humour where he drew "ooh"s, followed by "hahahaha"s, including everything from jokes about Chris Brown and Rihanna to nine-year-old Nominee Quvenzhané Wallis, whom he said "in 15 years will be of age to date George Clooney". The ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: JENNIFER LAWRENCE FOR “MISS DIOR” | NEW “CATCHING FIRE” PROMOTIONAL ONE-SHEET
Sorta uncanny how in The Hunger Games', Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) is propelled rapidly into stardom after her historic first Co-Victory with Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson), but is reality now mirroring Art? It surely feels that way with Lawrence's v. quick silver-lined ascent to the top of the A-List in Hollywood and front of the Style Pages. And now after Oscar Winner Natalie Portman's Reign as the face of Miss Dior comes Lawrence's turn, going superglam in these just-released ...
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#OSCARS: MR. WILL & JONATHAN GODFREY FACE-OFF ON THE 85TH ACADEMY AWARDS
Some of you might recall that my dear Friend Jonathan Godfrey, a fellow Film Aficionado has pitched-in a few Reviews here of late. He thought of the brilliant idea of us combining our perspectives together for you all to read right in time for the 85th annual Academy Awards. As it turns out, we have rather different opinions on how we feel the Oscars will unfold. We both live for Oscars Day and these would be our choices if we were given Ballots by the Academy...
SUPPORTING ACTRESS & ...
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#OSCARS: “ARGO” WINS BEST PICTURE AT 2013 EE BAFTA AWARDS
The accolades continue to pour-in for Argo, which won top honours today including Best Picture and Best Director (Ben Affleck) at the EE BAFTA Awards, held at London's Royal Opera House. Acclaimed Actor Stephen Fry filled hosting duties. The Drama also won Best Editing, further drawing attention to the Academy's snubbing of Affleck at this year's forthcoming Oscars in the Directing category.
Winning British Film at the Awards this year was Skyfall, the latest in the James Bond ...
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#BOXOFFICE: “IDENTITY THIEF” STEALS THE SHOW ON STORMY WEEKEND
A massive Storm on the East Coast couldn't keep the Moviegoers home, with Identity Thief from Universal Pictures opening huge at the Box Office with $36 million from 3,141 theatres. The Comedy starring Melissa McCarthy and Justin Bateman was panned widely by Critics (24% at Rotten Tomatoes), but Audiences responded fairly well, garnering a B CinemaScore. If there was any doubt that McCarthy's Career is going strong, Bridesmaids which garnered her an Oscar Nomination last year, made only ...
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#OSCARS: NOMINEES GATHER AT 85TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS LUNCHEON
Approximately 160 Nominees gathered to attend the annual Luncheon in advance of the 85th Academy Awards, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel today in Los Angeles. The Event, considered a Rite of Passage for Hollywood's Elite, is highlighted by a Nominees Group Portrait. Attending this year included the likes of Ben Affleck, Jessica Chastain, Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Anne Hathaway, Naomi Watts and several more.
According the Oscars Producer Craig Zadan, a focus this year will be ...
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