[Trailer] Unbroken
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Angelina Jolie certainly hasn't faltered from being omnipresent in the film scene in recent years. It seems that there's always something coming out soon with her name attached to it, and usually the viewer's response is pretty positive after watching. In fact, her most recent film Maleficent has been her highest grossing project of all time, and the reviews seem to be reflecting that fact of the matter. As if she weren't already successful enough, I think it's safe to say that she just may have put herself in the running for an Oscar or two with her latest directorial work Unbroken.
Starring Jack O'Connell (Skins fans, get excited), the drama is based on the true story of Louis Zamperini. Once a child with a heavily rebellious side, he decides to turn his life around by working to improve his running skills for the track team. The years pass, and his discipline evolves into him becoming an Olympic champion. However, just when things seem to be going great, the demand of World War II calls for his service, and he is taken as prisoner by Japanese forces.
A true story of triumph and survival, I think that this will be one of the films that will be on my overwhelmingly long list of things to see come December. There are a lot of actors on the rise within its frames, including Garrett Hedlund, who I personally think is going to blow up soon enough. As if there weren't enough reasons to see this movie already, it was also written by Joel and Ethan Coen, who I believe are legends themselves. Unbroken will be in theaters December 25, so if Santa disappoints, head out and see it instead.
[Trailer] Palo Alto
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High school is certainly a time full of hormonally driven decisions and rebellious actions. There is this need to be full of angst yet a simultaneous desire to have complete affection. However, this angst can sometimes lead a teen to getting into too much trouble, whereas the need for affection can have one befriending a box of Kleenexes and a tub of Ben & Jerry's. It definitely isn't the easiest time for anyone, even when one seems to be succeeding pretty well. These multiple emotions that many feel throughout four short years are attempted to be captivated in dozens and dozens of films. While my own personal favorites are from the 80's generation, there are countless others made in recent years like Mean Girls, Juno, and The Perks of Being a Wallflower that take a bold stance on the controversial issues that American high schoolers face. Palo Alto is the latest film that will be taking on this challenge, covering the issues of teacher-student scandals and teenage rebellion.
Starring James Franco, Emma Roberts, Val Kilmer, and Nat Wolff, this dark drama covers a the lives of a few teens with the desire to find trouble. Roberts plays April, a 14 year old who just wants to feel love from a significant other who seems consistently disappointed by Kilmer's character Stewart's ignorance. However, Franco's character, Mr. B, sees this in April and is suddenly a bit more interested in being just her soccer coach and teacher. Simultaneously, Stewart is trying to make a better image for himself but is finding it difficult with the poor influence of his friend Fred (Wolff). The story lines appear to intertwine in order to make a film with just about as much complexity as that period in life is for all who experience it.
I must say, it's been awhile since a trailer had me so pumped up to go to the movies, but I'm eagerly anticipating this release. Franco and Roberts are two of my favorite performers, and I hope that it turns out as great as I'm hoping it to be. The latest film written and directed by Gia Coppola will be in theaters May 9, 2014.
[Trailer] A Haunted House 2
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Countless scary movies cycle through movie theaters as the year progresses. People wait in lines for tickets with the hope that in a few hours they won't even be able to sleep with the lights off. They watch the movie for a little bit and more often than not are extremely disappointed in just how terribly not scary the experience was for them. In fact, if a majority of viewers are anything like me, they were probably laughing throughout the film instead of screaming.
A Haunted House 2 is the sequel to the popular flick A Haunted House, and it proudly embraces the humor that could come from scary movie situations. Malcom, played by Marion Wayans, was forced to exorcise his former girlfriend but is now working to make things go smoothly with his current girlfriend and her two kids. However, the paranormal manages to follow him to his brand new house. A parody of many recent horror movies, it's a film that's sure to get some laughs.
A Haunted House 2 is directed by Michel Tiddes and produced by Rick Alvarz and Marion Wayans. Other cast members are Jaime Pressly, Gabriel Iglesias, Ashley Rickards, Steele Stebbins, Essence Atkins, Affion Crocket, Dave Sheridan, Hayes MacArthur, Missi Pyle and Cedric The Entertainer. The film will hit the theaters on Friday, April 18! Below is A Haunted House 2's parody poster of Insidious 2.
[Trailer] Maladies
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James Franco has proven himself recently as a force to be reckoned with. His immense talent reflects with every role he plays as he takes on a variety of parts and genres. The man has so many projects in the works at the moment, and it causes me, personally, to wonder when he even has a minute to himself. Regardless, he never seems to show any exhaustion as he goes from one character to the next which is pretty remarkable.
One project that I'm looking forward to seeing myself would be Maladies. Directed by the artist named Carter (much like Madonna only needs her one name), Franco plays a young and talented actor named James who decides to retire from his soap opera career to pursue a career in writing, all the while battling a seemingly developing mental illness. Moving back to a small town where he lives with his oddball sister Patricia (Fallon Goodson) and best friend Catherine (Catherine Keener), the craziness of the three unfolds as their estranged lives intertwine with one another.
Maladies has limited opening on March 21 and will be available nationwide on VOD and iTunes March 25.
[Trailer 2] Blood Ties
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Guillaume Canet, one of France's top actors, will have a new film coming out to the public in late March. Blood Ties focuses on the dynamic between two siblings in 1970s New York who couldn't be any more different. With Chris (Clive Owen) being freshly released from prison on good behavior and brother Frank (Billy Crudup) as a cop with a bright future, the pair seems to be set up for rivalry. However, their father Leon (James Caan) appears to favor Chris regardless of his poor life decisions. Frank reluctantly attempts to give his brother a chance at redemption, but certain betrayals may never be forgiven.
A tale about the inevitability of family, Canet's latest film also stars Mila Kunis (Ted), Zoe Saldana (Avatar), and Matthias Schoenaerts (Bullhead). It can be expected in theaters on March 21, 2014.
[Trailer] Only Lovers Left Alive
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The dark mythology of vampires is one that people have been fascinated with for centuries. While the popular Twilight saga may have caused many to believe that these blood-sucking fiends are merely a “fad” for fictional works today, they would be shocked to know that the sensationalized love story was just another tale to put into the vault of other creative works about the creatures.
Only Lovers Left Alive takes on the challenge of entertaining audiences with a dark, vampire romance. Tilda Swinton and Tom Hiddleston take on the roles of two vampires who have been in love with each other for centuries in the new film written and directed by Jim Jarmusch. A selection for both Cannes and Sundance, the film seems to be something that will take an edgier approach to the topic that is seemingly becoming clichéd these days.
Only Lovers Left Alive will be in theaters April 11, 2014.
[Video] Busta Rhymes & Q-Tip: "The Abstract & The Dragon" (Mixtape Trailer)
Since signing in 2011 to Cash Money, Busta Rhymes has been back on his game, jumping on tracks with some of the hottest artists out, old and new. One of the more exciting project announcements to come out in awhile, Busta Rhymes & Q-Tip recently released plans for an upcoming collaboration mixtape titled, The Abstract & The Dragon. expect plenty of heat to come when a pair of the top hip-hop artists/producers in the history of the genre get together for a project. Today, they released a video trailer for the project, available December 12. Check the trailer out below and check back to RH for the full download, coming soon.
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