Admittedly, as we go about our daily lives, national security isn’t something we tend to have to think about. Luckily, we’ve never had to truly worry we’re about to be invaded nor have we had to wonder about the ‘IF’S.’ ‘If that happened what would I do?’ ‘If that happened, could I do this?’ One of the biggest questions someone could face is, ‘What would you do for your country?’ ‘Red Joan’ examines the theme by telling us the story of the woman who was tasked with answering that question. Read more
Tag: Biography
A24’s SKIN Official Trailer
SKIN
Written & Directed By: Guy Nattiv
Starring: Jamie Bell, Danielle Macdonald, Mike Colter and Vera Farmiga
After a difficult childhood drives him into the grasps of a white supremacist gang, Bryon (Jamie Bell, delivering a visceral, explosive performance) tries to escape to a new life, all the while questioning whether he’s capable of undoing— and repenting for — the evil he’s done.
Filmmaker Guy Nattiv, whose short film of the same title won the Academy Award earlier this year, makes his English-language feature debut with this galvanizing story of transformation, inspired by actual events.
Produced By: Guy Nattiv, Celine Rattray, Trudie Styler, Jaime Ray Newman, Oren Moverman, Dillon D Jordan
Exclusively on DIRECTV June 27, In Theaters July 26
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Pavarotti Trailer
Simply, this is a look at the life and work of opera legend Luciano Pavarotti presented to you by the filmmaking team that also brought you the highly-acclaimed documentary, ‘The Beatles: Eight Days A Week – The Touring Years.’
‘PAVAROTTI,’ is a riveting film that lifts the curtain on the icon who brought opera to the people. Masterfully, Academy Award winner Ron Howard puts audiences front row center for an exploration of The Voice…The Man…The Legend.
Luciano Pavarotti gave his life to music and his voice to the world. This cinematic event features history-making performances and intimate interviews, including never-before-seen footage and cutting-edge Dolby Atmos technology.
A CBS Films Polygram Entertainment Brian Grazer presentation, ‘PAVAROTTI,’ an Imagine Entertainment and White Horse Pictures production.
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In Theaters June 7th
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ROCKETMAN OPENS IN THEATRES MAY 31 – NEW TRAILER!
SYNOPSIS:
ROCKETMAN is an epic musical fantasy about the incredible human story of Elton John’s breakthrough years. The film follows the fantastical journey of transformation from shy piano prodigy Reginald Dwight into international superstar Elton John. This inspirational story – set to Elton John’s most beloved songs and performed by star Taron Egerton – tells the universally relatable story of how a small-town boy became one of the most iconic figures in pop culture. ROCKETMAN also stars Jamie Bell as Elton’s longtime lyricist and writing partner Bernie Taupin, Richard Madden as Elton’s first manager, John Reid, and Bryce Dallas Howard as Elton’s mother Sheila Farebrother.
DIRECTED BY:
Dexter Fletcher
WRITTEN BY:
Lee Hall
STARRING:
Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden, Gemma Jones and Bryce Dallas Howard
PRODUCED BY:
Matthew Vaughn, David Furnish, Adam Bohling, David Reid
EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY:
Elton John, Steve Hamilton Shaw, Michael Gracey, Claudia Schiffer, Brian Oliver
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In Theaters MAY 31
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Netflix film ‘The Dirt,’ co-written by members of Mötley Crüe, launches everywhere 3/22!!
A Netflix film
THE DIRT
Launches Globally March 22
Based on the bestselling autobiography from Mötley Crüe, the film is an unflinching tale of success and excess as four misfits rise from the streets of Hollywood to the heights of international fame.
Starring Douglas Booth, Iwan Rheon, Colson Baker, Daniel Webber
Directed by Jeff Tremaine
Produced by Julie Yorn, Erik Olsen, Allen Kovac
Executive produced by Rick Yorn, Chris Nilsson, Steve Kline, Ben Ormand, Michelle Manning
Written by Rich Wilkes, Amanda Adelson
Based on the autobiography
The Dirt: Confessions of the World’s Most Notorious Rock Band
Co-written by the band members of Mötley Crüe and Neil Strauss
TOLKIEN Trailer
TOLKIEN explores the formative years of the orphaned author as he finds friendship, love and artistic inspiration among a group of fellow outcasts at school. This takes him into the outbreak of World War I, which threatens to tear the “fellowship” apart. All of these experiences would inspire Tolkien to write his famous Middle-Earth novels.
Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins, Colm Meaney, Anthony Boyle, Patrick Gibson, Tom Glynn-Carney, Craig Roberts, Laura Donnelly, Genevieve O’Reilly, Pam Ferris and Derek Jacobi
Directed by: Dome Karukoski
Written by: David Gleeson and Stephen Beresford
Produced by: Peter Chernin p.g.a., Jenno Topping p.g.a., David Ready p.g.a., Kris Thykier p.g.a.
In Theaters May 10
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The Invisibles opening at Harkins Shea
A Greenwich Entertainment release
‘THE INVISIBLES’
Official Selection: New York Jewish Film Festival 2018 (Presented by The Jewish Museum & The Film Society of Lincoln Center)
Winner: Audience Favorite World Cinema, Mill Valley Film Festival 2018
While Goebbels infamously declared Berlin “free of Jews” in 1943, 1,700 managed to survive in the Nazi capital. Claus Räfle’s gripping docudrama traces the stories of four real-life survivors who learned to hide in plain sight. Moving between cinemas, cafés and safe houses, they dodged Nazi officials and a dense network of spies and informants. Yet their prudence was at odds with their youthful recklessness, prompting them to join the resistance, forge passports, or pose as Aryan war widows. Masterfully weaving these story threads together, The Invisibles is a testament to the resourcefulness, willpower and sheer chance needed to survive against incredible odds.
“What “Invisibles” documents and dramatizes is really pretty darned incredible.” —The Epoch Times
“Fascinating, true story of four Jews who were among the thousands who survived the Holocaust by hiding out in Berlin…plays like a thriller but is all the more remarkable for being true…keeps you on the edge of your seat.” — The Jerusalem Post
OPENING HARKINS SHEA 14 2/1
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For the film ‘Breakthrough’ the video ‘Nothing Is Impossible’ is released!
BREAKTHROUGH
Release: April 17, 2019
Directed by: Roxann Dawson
Produced by: DeVon Franklin
Screenplay by: Grant Nieporte
Based on: The Impossible: The Miraculous Story of a Mother’s Faith and Her Child’s Resurrection by Joyce Smith
Cast: Chrissy Metz, Josh Lucas, Topher Grace, Mike Colter, Marcel Ruiz, Sam Trammell and Dennis Haysbert
SYNOPSIS
BREAKTHROUGH is based on the inspirational true story of one mother’s unfaltering love in the face of impossible odds. When Joyce Smith’s adopted son John falls through an icy Missouri lake, all hope seems lost. But as John lies lifeless, Joyce refuses to give up. Her steadfast belief inspires those around her to continue to pray for John’s recovery, even in the face of every case history and scientific prediction. From producer DeVon Franklin (Miracles from Heaven) and adapted for the screen by Grant Nieporte (Seven Pounds) from Joyce Smith’s own book, BREAKTHROUGH is an enthralling reminder that faith and love can create a mountain of hope, and sometimes even a miracle.
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Vice Movie Review
As you peruse the listings of what’s playing at your local theatre this holiday season, you’ll come across this film which is about Dick Cheney. When you do, you might say to yourself that the last thing you’d want to see is a movie about a person who’s mostly considered malevolent, selfish and unscrupulous. I’m here to suggest you rethink that decision. ‘Vice’ doesn’t glorify him nor let Cheney off the hook by any stretch of the imagination but rather explains some of the things he did and why he did them in an extremely entertaining and compelling fashion. It takes us through his early life of getting married, having kids and his eventual move into politics. His dream was to work in the White House and as his ambitions grew, so did his list of contacts. These contacts would later come into play and make big impacts on our country… not in a good way. Director Adam McKay cleverly inserts the dirty tricks that Cheney learns on his path to the Vice Presidency. Cheney uses them to gain extreme power, even more than President George Bush realize he has. One of the most unfortunate events in his life, for us that is, was that he met Donald ‘Rummy’ Rumsfeld (Carell). He was a terrible influence. It’s a shame these two ever met. ‘We the People,’ when Bush was in office, may not have paid attention to just how tainted he was. However, earlier in Rumsfeld’s career, Washington did, and he was removed. Knowing how devious he was, Cheney kept him in mind when he got into a position to bring him back. Cheney also learned from a young up and comer named Anthony Scalia all about the Unitary Executive Theory. When used, it gave the person in position the ability to override tedious checks and balances, especially during times of war. It was the kind of power wielded by kings and dictators. He knew that Rumsfeld would back him when he wanted to use it.
The film is an outstanding rundown of events throughout Cheney’s life that made him the man he became, often concentrating on the bland to get to know him. Christian Bale, who stars as Cheney, gives a remarkable performance selling his Cheney as eager and driven but not cruel… or at least not meaning to be. It’s suggested that his wife Lynne (Adams) is the more power hungry of the two. McKay implies that the young man who just wanted to drink and have fun found himself wanting to do nothing but please Lynne which is what ultimately brought us to Cheney making all of the calls in the White House.
You’ll be saddened, even sickened, when you see just how close we came to having everything we’re still fighting for today. This point when Reagan removes the solar panels Carter had installed on the White House to promote something called solar energy. We can’t have that, now can we? People in the oil business would lose money! Yep! Wealthy families and businesses, tired of paying taxes, make all the rules in their favor and continue to get in the way of progress. ‘Vice’ doesn’t shy away from telling you this. McKay blames the Republican-led governments for where we are today, but he does also humanize the subject of the film. Maybe decisions he made were because he believed he was doing the right thing, not because he was evil. That’s up to you to decide. Pay very close attention while watching as so much is examined. Depending on your own theories on certain matters you may feel vindicated… or maybe awakened. That said, I believe ‘Vice’ is an absolute must-see! I watched it and was so intrigued by it, I watched it again. McKay uses humorous imagery and staging to relax you but then he shifts the narrative to then terrify you as you witness exactly how ruthless people got into positions of power and remain there still today. See it for the acting. See it to alter your perception of or learn more about the Bush era. Just see this movie.
On the Basis of Sex Movie Review
‘On the Basis of Sex’ is the story of, the ‘Notorious RBG,’ or Ruth Bader Ginsburg. As I’m sure you know, she’s the Supreme Court Justice who just had a documentary made about her exceptional career and the incredible things she’s accomplished throughout her life. Since being seated, she’s become quite the idol of unity for pop culture, most especially recently. She’s eighty-five! Her presence on the court has been awe-inspiring of late as she battles through broken ribs and cancerous nodules being removed from her lungs. Though ill, she still casts her vote on meaningful bills. Playing RBG in this film is Felicity Jones who does a remarkable job driving home the fact that Ginsburg has always had a passion and a drive to do what’s right for people. She could never be bought to back down on a fight… and never has been. She was in law school when being a female in class, instead of the kitchen, was frowned upon and she vowed to change that.
The film starts by informing us that it’s 1956 and its only been a few years since ‘girls’ were allowed to join the Harvard Law School program. In fact, quite rudely, she’s asked why she’s taking the class when, by being in the room, she was stopping a more capable man from having a seat. Aware of her own capabilities, the sexism frustrates her, but she uses her educated mind to ignore the bigotry and chauvinism and to fight back using knowledge rather than anger. After attending Harvard, she moves on to graduate top of her class at Columbia. She’s uncommonly intelligent and not only completes her own class assignments but when her husband falls ill, she finishes his, too. Wanting every possible advantage a man has, she does what it takes to prove herself. After graduation, she procures employment but isn’t hired as a lawyer as she’d hoped. Aware of the fact that it’s because she’s a woman, she’s crestfallen but refuses to surrender. She finally accepts a job she feels is beneath her, becoming a professor at Rutgers Law. There, she passes on her opinions of civil and Constitutional rights. This is when the film gets really weighty. We move into the 1970s where she litigates a tax case with her husband, Marty (Hammer), and students. It’s during his time she cements her legacy of fighting for equal rights.
‘On the Basis of Sex’ is entertaining and meaningful. The script is written to show us not only the roots of how she became the cult icon she is but to reveal why it was necessary that a vocal advocate of civil rights needed to exist. Even though the tax case where she ultimately makes a name for herself is for a man, she sets a precedent that gender shouldn’t apply. The line mentioning that John Adams forgot the ladies in the Constitution sums up the movie rather well. The script is impressive, Felicity Jones is inspiring and displays tremendous acumen and gumption. Her relationship with Hammer is believable as a couple in full support of one another. I feel I have to urge you to watch this motivating story of success because of who RBG is. At a time when women weren’t desired in the system, it wasn’t easy for her, but she fought that system and won. Luckily for you, she still fights for us all today. Seeing where it all began was uplifting and serves as a reminder of what we could be without.