James Bond 007 - ‘Skyfall’ UK trailer #2 —
Daniel Craig, Ralph Fiennes, Judi Dench, & Javier Bardem.
2012 still has some big-screen bang-for-your-buck, to come!
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007 ‘Skyfall’ Photos —
With just a few weeks left, completing their six-month shooting schedule, more photos have begun to emerge.
US theaters Nov 9.
Wrath of the Titans (2012) trailer —
The sequel stars: Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, Rosamund Pike, Ralph Fiennes, & Bill Nighy.
“Perseus embarks on a treacherous quest into the underworld to rescue Zeus, who has been targeted for capture by his traitorous son, Ares, and his brother, Hades.” -IMDb
Theaters March 30.
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CORIOLANUS posters —
*SPOILERS INCLUDED* “The citizens of Rome are hungry. Coriolanus, the hero of Rome, a great soldier and a man of inflexible self-belief despises the people. His extreme views ignite a mass riot. Rome is bloody. Manipulated and out-maneuvered by politicians and even his own mother Volumnia, Coriolanus is banished from Rome. He offers his life or his services to his sworn enemy Tullus Aufidius. Coriolanus and Aufidius march on Rome intending to destroy the city. Volumnia appeals to her son. He tries to reject her but eventually breaks. Aufidius, feeling bitterly betrayed, brutally murders Coriolanus.” -Icon Entertainment
Theaters Jan 20.
CORIOLANUS - official UK trailer —
Stars:
Ralph Fiennes, Gerard Butler, & Brian Cox.
“A banished hero of Rome allies with a sworn enemy to take his revenge on the city.” -IMDb
Theaters 1.2.2012
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007 SKYFALL cast —
DANIEL CRAIG (Cowboys & Aliens), JUDI DENCH (As Time Goes By), RALPH FIENNES (Harry Potter series), JAVIER BARDEM (No Country for Old Men), NAOMIE HARRIS (Pirates of the Caribbean series), BERENICE MARLOHE (Équipe médicale d’urgence), & ALBERT FINNEY (Big Fish).
Theaters Nov 9, 2012.
JAMES BOND 23 casting —
According to BleedingCool, Rhys Ifans has joined the cast which already included Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes, & Javier Bardem. More here.
In theaters Nov 9, 2012.
![Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 review by Steve Oatney — IT ALL ENDED… with a bang? As the advertising kept reminding us “IT ALL ENDS,” we moviegoers were fed he idea that this would be the ultimate climactic crowning point achievement of the series. That this final culmination would be the highest tribute to one of the most profitable film series, ever produced. When the hype “raises the bar” up this high, it is difficult for filmmakers to clear that hurdle to meet, or exceed, viewer’s expectations. This, of course, was a dual-hurdle, as viewers not only compare this final film to all seven that have gone before, but also up against the written novel, from which it was gleaned. With that, I have to say, as a fantasy film, HP7p2 was pretty good. As an adaptation of the second half of the last novel in the series by J.K. Rowlings, unfortunately, not quite as good. This film is dark and melancholic, and rightly so, as all hell has broken loose in the wizarding world, and more specifically, Voldemort and his army have attacked Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. This low tone for the mood of the film follows along from where Deathly Hallows: Part 1 seven left off. Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley are seeking horcruxes (magic items containing bits of Voldemort’s soul that must be destroyed in order to kill him) and are on the run from Voldemort and his Death Eaters. The uplifting moments in the film did not come close to erasing the feelings of sorrow and loss left by the heavy-handed tone of the movie. At several specific points, the weight of sadness could have, and should have been lifted, to a much higher degree. Do the good guys win? Of course they do. No spoiler there, especially if you’ve read the books, and you probably have, judging by book sales statistics. Yes, good triumphs over evil, and all is set right in the world, but I was still left with an overwhelming feeling in the pit of my stomach, that all was not set exactly right, and never could be. I could go on and on about how the book, for me, crushes the film in depth and intensity. How disappointed I was at how they treated beloved characters like Hagrid, Fred Wesley, Remus Lupin, and Fleur Delacour, who clearly deserved more screen-time in the final installment. Or how let down I was by Molly Weasley’s brief and anti-climactic battle with Bellatrix Lestrange, not to mention the unsatisfactory final battle between Harry and Voldemort himself! The book depicted all of these elements and events with so much more feeling and power, as books so often do. Yes, the acting was quite good, even better than most of the other HP films. All of the actors, in most every role, have lived and breathed these characters for a decade, and all owned their respective scenes skillfully in this conclusion. The special effects, as well, were top-notch and seamless, but fell just short of over-the-top breathtaking, which is where they should have left my lungs. The cart ride into Gringotts, in my opinion, should have sent my heart-rate soaring even higher than Indiana Jones’ similar ride, back in the day. The dragon breaking out of Gringotts, should have also had me on the edge of my seat, but alas, that was not the case. While I did marvel at how well animated the musculature was for the beast, I didn’t feel extreme suspense, nor did I feel uplifting joy that the tormented creature was now free from captivity. I just felt sad, as I felt through almost the whole of HP7p2. Now, having said all of that, and giving the impression that I may have hated this film, I must close by saying the opposite. I am a fan of the books, and the other Harry Potter films, and the difficulties in mood and expression, from which this film suffers, did not deter me from liking it. Moody films can work brilliantly, when not compared to seven other movies in the series and seven best-selling novels. This film was good enough, that I didn’t leave the theater wishing for my money back. This film was good enough, that I’ll see it again. This film was even good enough, that I’ll probably buy it, when it comes available. All in all, if you are a devout Potter fan, you’ll likely have some disappointment moments while watching The Deathly Hallows: Part 2. However, it is also safe to say that you’ll also get to see your favorite witches and wizards continuing and concluding their battle against ultimate evil, and ending up on top. While the finality might not leave us bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, one has to ask… are the fans already begging for sequels to be made about [SPOILER] Harry and Ginny’s kids, or Hermione and Ron’s? —](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lojuiqjxR21qzgwuwo1_500.jpg)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 review by Steve Oatney —
IT ALL ENDED… with a bang?
As the advertising kept reminding us “IT ALL ENDS,” we moviegoers were fed he idea that this would be the ultimate climactic crowning point achievement of the series. That this final culmination would be the highest tribute to one of the most profitable film series, ever produced.
When the hype “raises the bar” up this high, it is difficult for filmmakers to clear that hurdle to meet, or exceed, viewer’s expectations. This, of course, was a dual-hurdle, as viewers not only compare this final film to all seven that have gone before, but also up against the written novel, from which it was gleaned. With that, I have to say, as a fantasy film, HP7p2 was pretty good. As an adaptation of the second half of the last novel in the series by J.K. Rowlings, unfortunately, not quite as good.
This film is dark and melancholic, and rightly so, as all hell has broken loose in the wizarding world, and more specifically, Voldemort and his army have attacked Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. This low tone for the mood of the film follows along from where Deathly Hallows: Part 1 seven left off. Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley are seeking horcruxes (magic items containing bits of Voldemort’s soul that must be destroyed in order to kill him) and are on the run from Voldemort and his Death Eaters.
The uplifting moments in the film did not come close to erasing the feelings of sorrow and loss left by the heavy-handed tone of the movie. At several specific points, the weight of sadness could have, and should have been lifted, to a much higher degree. Do the good guys win? Of course they do. No spoiler there, especially if you’ve read the books, and you probably have, judging by book sales statistics. Yes, good triumphs over evil, and all is set right in the world, but I was still left with an overwhelming feeling in the pit of my stomach, that all was not set exactly right, and never could be.
I could go on and on about how the book, for me, crushes the film in depth and intensity. How disappointed I was at how they treated beloved characters like Hagrid, Fred Wesley, Remus Lupin, and Fleur Delacour, who clearly deserved more screen-time in the final installment. Or how let down I was by Molly Weasley’s brief and anti-climactic battle with Bellatrix Lestrange, not to mention the unsatisfactory final battle between Harry and Voldemort himself! The book depicted all of these elements and events with so much more feeling and power, as books so often do.
Yes, the acting was quite good, even better than most of the other HP films. All of the actors, in most every role, have lived and breathed these characters for a decade, and all owned their respective scenes skillfully in this conclusion. The special effects, as well, were top-notch and seamless, but fell just short of over-the-top breathtaking, which is where they should have left my lungs. The cart ride into Gringotts, in my opinion, should have sent my heart-rate soaring even higher than Indiana Jones’ similar ride, back in the day. The dragon breaking out of Gringotts, should have also had me on the edge of my seat, but alas, that was not the case. While I did marvel at how well animated the musculature was for the beast, I didn’t feel extreme suspense, nor did I feel uplifting joy that the tormented creature was now free from captivity. I just felt sad, as I felt through almost the whole of HP7p2.
Now, having said all of that, and giving the impression that I may have hated this film, I must close by saying the opposite. I am a fan of the books, and the other Harry Potter films, and the difficulties in mood and expression, from which this film suffers, did not deter me from liking it. Moody films can work brilliantly, when not compared to seven other movies in the series and seven best-selling novels. This film was good enough, that I didn’t leave the theater wishing for my money back. This film was good enough, that I’ll see it again. This film was even good enough, that I’ll probably buy it, when it comes available. All in all, if you are a devout Potter fan, you’ll likely have some disappointment moments while watching The Deathly Hallows: Part 2. However, it is also safe to say that you’ll also get to see your favorite witches and wizards continuing and concluding their battle against ultimate evil, and ending up on top. While the finality might not leave us bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, one has to ask… are the fans already begging for sequels to be made about [SPOILER] Harry and Ginny’s kids, or Hermione and Ron’s? —
HP7.5 Posters & Banner —
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
130 min. Rated PG-13. Trailer here.
IT ALL ENDS 7.15
Gemma Arterton & Saoirse Ronan join Byzantium —
“Neil Jordan’s vampire movie Byzantium has landed its leads in the form of Gemma Arterton and Saoirse Ronan.
The pair will play mother and daughter in a story that sees Arterton’s mama vamp turn her daughter into a creature of the night.
Other actors who’ve already signed up to the project include the impressive likes of Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes and Jeremy Irvine.”
Via totalfilm
