‘AFTERSHOCK’ Trailer (2013) —
May 10.
In Chile, a group of travelers who are in an underground nightclub when a massive earthquake hits quickly learn that reaching the surface is just the beginning of their nightmare. -IMDb
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DRAKULA ISTANBUL’DA —
(Dracula in Istanbul) is a Turkish horror film from 1953. The screenplay was based on a 1928 novel by Ali Riza Seyfi called Kazikli Voyvoda (“Impaler Voivode”), and is more or less a translation of Stoker’s novel, but there is no Renfield character and Guzin, the “Mina” character, is a showgirl given to performing in revealing outfits. Drakula/Dracula is played by balding Atif Kaptan. Long believed lost, Drakula Istanbul’da is considered the first non-western film version of the Dracula story, and oddly, one of most faithful to the Bram Stoker original. With Dracula scaling the castle walls, implied infanticide, and the ceremonious end of the vampire, with first a staking, then a beheading, then stuffing the mouth with garlic (as per the instructions in the novel), this movie adaption contains more of the creepier elements of the book than many higher-budgeted and more pedigreed productions. Perhaps it’s the proximity of Turkey to the Eastern European setting of the novel, or perhaps shared similar legends and folklore, but Drakula Istanbul’da, in all it’s threadbare grace, seems to have an authentic and maybe innate feel for the myths of the region that cannot be found in any Hollywood back lot. -archive.org
‘Prometheus’ Mini-Review by Steve Oatney —
Another stellar cast, including Noomi Rapace, Michael Fssbender, and Charlize Theron, but unfortunately it was not the sci-fi “prequel” to Alien for which I was hoping. I know, I know, Director Ridley Scott claims that Prometheus takes place in the same “universe” as Alien, but is not a “prequel,” per se. That said, I still had hoped for a more Alien or Aliens-like film. What’s that? Didn’t it similarly have scary murderous aliens in it? Yes, but that is about where the similarity ended for me. While the special effects and epic landscape shots were worth the ticket-price, the confusing birth-of-life storyline left me hanging and a bit disappointed. Maybe I need to see it again, if I can bring myself to do so.
New ‘World War Z’ (2013) Trailer —
Based loosely on the novel by Max Brooks…
Stars: Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, David Morse.
United Nations employee Gerry Lane traverses the world in a race against time to stop the Zombie pandemic that is toppling armies and governments, and threatening to decimate humanity itself.
JUNE 21
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‘WARM BODIES’ Review by Steve Oatney —
Yes, and I say again, yes. With the zombie boom growing more and more popular every day, Warm Bodies is a unique and welcome twist on the usual take of the undead brain-eaters we all know and love.
I hate to admit that Twilight really opened the door for these modern teenage monster romance films, but I have to say that in the case of Warm Bodies, I’m glad that Twilight paved the way. I wish it were the film Buffy the Vampire Slayer that I could credit as the film that jump started the rebirth of fascination with monster movies, but alas, such is not the case.
Beautiful Creatures, the recent teenage witches flick, and Warm Bodies, are helping to round out this rebirth of monster romance films that do not fit so nicely into the horror genre. Zombie films have been popular for decades, previously with more of a cult following, starting with their legendary grandfather, George A. Romero. Now, more mainstream, Zombies have found their niche, and hit their stride, with films like Shaun of the Dead, Zombieland, 28 Weeks Later, and the Resident Evil series.
As for Warm Bodies… yes, I highly recommend this film for those who like a little romance thrown into their thrillers, or like an offbeat take on the typical theme, and thinking outside the box a bit. Zombie purists may have issues with this movie, as the director/writer Jonathan Levine’s spin on the Isaac Marion novel does take some liberties with the typical undead mythology. As I cannot call myself one of those purists, I can easily say that I enjoyed the film, and intend to see it again.
Nicholas Hoult of ‘About a Boy’ and ‘X-Men: First Class’ does a superb job of playing the lead character, a young Zombie, who also narrates the film, giving us a distinct perspective which we rarely see. What if zombies do have thoughts? What if zombies do have feelings? What if zombies longed to be human again? Great questions, to which Warm Bodies provides great answers!
Teresa Palmer plays Julie, the daughter of the leader of the zombie-resistance, Grigio, played by John Malkovich. Both actors do a superb job of making us believe that the world is in seriously bad shape since the zombie outbreak, and that living in a walled city is their only means to survive the attacks of the undead… that is, until one saves Julie’s life.
That’s all I’ll say, for now, but for those new to falling in love with the Zombie genre, be sure to check out ‘Warm Bodies,’ and also look into the novel ‘World War Z’ by Max Brooks, the AMC TV show ‘The Walking Dead,’ the video game ‘Call of Duty: World at War & Black Ops,’ and the boardgame ‘Zombicide.’ —
‘Kiss of the Damned’ Trailer #2 —
Stars: Joséphine de La Baume, Roxane Mesquida, Milo Ventimiglia.
Beautiful vampire Djuna tries to resist the advances of the handsome, human screenwriter Paolo, but eventually gives in to their passion. When her troublemaker sister Mimi unexpectedly comes to visit, Djuna’s love story is threatened, and the whole vampire community becomes endangered… -YT
Rated R. Theaters May 3.
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‘The Host’ (2013) posters —
Adaptation of the ‘08 novel, in which “a parasitic alien soul is injected into the body of Melanie Stryder. Instead of carrying out her race’s mission of taking over the Earth, “Wanda” (as she comes to be called) forms a bond with her host and sets out to aid other free humans.” -IMDb
Stars: Saoirse Ronan, Diane Kruger, William Hurt.
Theaters March 29.
The original poster, as well as rejected posters, for The Shining by Saul Bass with notes by Stanley Kubrick.
‘Warm Bodies’ Trailer (2013) —
LOL, a zombie love-story, it was bound to happen!
Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer, & John Malkovich.
“After a zombie becomes involved with the girlfriend of one of his victims, their romance sets in motion a sequence of events that might transform the entire lifeless world.” -IMDb
Theaters Feb 1.
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