The Double Preview: New Clip

"The Double" starring Jesse Eisenberg and Mia Wasikowska will be in cinemas nationwide on the 4th April.  A new clip is now available for the film which can be seen below.

Simon (Eisenberg) is prtty much a nobody. He goes through life unnoticed whether it be at work or by the relationships he tries to  have with people including his mother. Feeling unable to change his life, things only get worse when a new co-worker, James (also Eisenberg, turns up. Identical in looks but opposites in personality, things start getting worse for Simon as James takes over his life.

New clips of "The Double": 

What do you think of the clip? Are you planning on going to watch "The Double"?

Easy Money 2 Preview: DVD and Blu-Ray Release Date Confirmed

Easy Money 2: Hard to Kill has its DVD and Blu-Ray release date confirmed for 7th April 2014. The film stars Robocop's Joel Kinnaman and Lisa Stenni who both starred in "Easy Money" (2012). The film is directed by Babakna Jafi and is based on the novels by Jens Lapidus. The film is rated as a '15' and its run time is 99 minutes.

 JW (Kinnaman) is serving time in prison and is finding it difficult to get back on the right track.  However, upon release, he meets up with his old gang and realizes how difficult it can be to lead a good honest life. 

Birds Eye View Film Festival Preview: 2014 Programme Announced

This morning the Birds Eye View Film Festival has announced details about its programme that runs for 6 days from the 8th to the 13th April 2014. It will feature plenty of film premieres, presentations and extra events. The Festival is going to celebrate the works of some of the most inspiring women directors and will present 19 features of which 10 will be UK premieres.

Films that will be shown at the Birds Eye View Film Festival 2014: 

• Nothing Bad Can Happen - Katrin Gebbe
• Watermark - Jennifer Baichwal and Edward Burtynsky
• Night Moves - Kelly Reichardt
• Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me - Chiemi Karasawa
• Lucky - Laura Checkoway
• In Bloom - Nana Ekvtimishvili and Simon Groß
• Swim Little Fish Swim - Lola Bessis and Ruben Amar
• Pine Ridge - Anna Eborn
• Bloody Beans -  Narimane Mari
• Belville Baby - Mia Engberg
• Bhaji on the Beach - Gurinder Chadha
• Girlfriends - Claudia Weill
• Best Friends -  Lena Dunham
• Mathair - Kathryn Ferguson
• Miu Miu's Womens Tales - Multiple Directors
• Frayed - Georgina Oakley
• The Cut - Genevieve Dulude-Decelles
• Needle -  Anahita Ghazvinizadeh
• Famous Fred -  Joanna Quinn

The screenings will take place at BFI Southbank, Barbican, Curzon Solo, ICA, Electric Cinema, Hackney Picturehouse and Clapham Picturehouse.  There is plenty to see by great female filmmakers who deserve the credit and audience to showcase their works to as much as their male counterparts.  For more information on the Birds Eye Film Festival check there website: http://www.birds-eye-view.co.uk

Fading Gigolo Preview: UK Release Date Confirmation

"Fading Gigolo" has finally had its UK release date confirmed for the 23rd May 2014. The film is directed by and stars John Turturro.  The cast is further bolstered by the likes of Woody Allen, Sharon Stone, Sofia Vergara, Vanessa Paradis and Liev Schreiber.

Book store owner, Murray (Allen) is able to convince his friend Fioravante (Turturro) that he could make a fortune from becoming a professional gigolo. Murray becomes his pimp and his services start rolling out but one client, Avigal (Paradis), is watched closely by the local policemen called Dovi (Screiber).  As Fioravante's relationships unravel, comedy and love are apparent in the setting of the majestical New York City.

"Finding Gigolo" looks like it is going to be a great comedy with a good cast and director.  Do not forget it hits UK Cinemas on the 23rd May 2014.

A Million Ways to Die in the West Preview: Trailer, Latest Artwork and New UK Release Date

"A Million Ways to Die in the West" is Seth MacFarlane's new movie and is one that is highly anticipated. 

The Family Guy creator has assembled a cast that includes Charlize Theron, Amanda Seyfried, Giovanni Ribisi, Neil Patrick Harris, Sarah SIlverman and Liam Neeson. He also stars in the film himself as Albert, who after losing a gun fight is left by his girlfriend who finds another suitor.  With help from a mysterious female who arrives out of nowhere Albert falls in love. With his new found courage Albert takes on the husband of his new female acquaintance but will he overcome the challenge or fail as he has done previously?

The film also has a new release date and is set to hit UK cinemas on 30th May 2014. With the success of "Ted" (2012) we cannot wait to see the next movie by MacFarlane and it certainly looks like it is going to be filled with action and laughs from the trailer below.

A Million Ways to Die in the West Trailer:

For more information check out the official website here: www.AMillionWays.com

Guardians of the Galaxy: Trailer Release

It is what we have been waiting for, for a while now - the first look at Marvel's new "Guardians of the Galaxy". The film is set to be released on the 1st August 2014 and stars Chris Pratt, Bradley Cooper. Vin Diesel, Zoe Saldana and a host of others.  You can view the trailer for "Guardians of the Galaxy" below.

Guardians of the Galaxy Trailer: 

So what do you think of the trailer?  Other than a few stills, this is the first real proper look we have of the film.  Our first impression was not the same as when we first saw Marvel's "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" or "X-Men: Days of Future Past".  Initially we thought it was strange as it seems quite silly but also quite grown up in some sections. Surely this is Marvel's attempts to target the largest audience possible.

That being said, it has caught our attention.  We are looking forward to the film and one reason for this is the high benchmark Marvel has set with its other films.  It will be interesting though, as generally the Guardians of the Galaxy characters are lesser known compared to the likes of Thor, Iron Man, Captain America and the Hulk.

The trailer certainly has increased the excitement levels before the films release and it is only a matter of time to see how "Guardians of the Galaxy" fairs compared to Marvel's other hits.

*Cosplayers UK - The Movie* - DVD Release, Preview and Trailer

Today (17/02/2014) sees the UK DVD release of "Cosplayers UK - The Movie".  It is the the first feature documentary on the UK Cosplay scene. 'Costume play' is a performance art in which those who take part wear costumers and accessories to represent a certain character.  These representations usually take the form of characters from genres such as fantasy, anime, comic or science-fiction. 

This documentary film is directed by Ed Hartwell and Johnnie Oddball and is the second live action feature film that they have produced together; the first being "When London Sleeps It Came Alive" (2010). It follows a selection of Cosplayers as they attend and take part in the May 2011 MCM Expedition.  Lasting 3 days the event attracts an audience of over 60,000 people from across Europe.  

With a run time of 83 minutes "Cosplayers UK - The Movie" is out now on DVD and from the trailer below, it certainly looks like a lot of fun.

"Cosplayers UK - The Movie" Trailer

You can purchase "Cosplayers UK - The Movie" here.

Top 5: Love Films That Are Perfect To Watch On Valentines Day

It is that time of year again and Valentines Day is upon us.  There are hundreds and thousands of films based on love and relationships so we have decided to narrow that down for you.  Here is a list of 5 films that would be perfect to watch on Valentines Day. We admit, they are not all Valentines Day related but are all related to love. They will make you laugh and cry and are perfect for Valentines Day:

5. Valentines Day (2010)

Perfectly named, "Valentine's Day" is the perfect way to start Valentines Day.  The movie is great for the day itself as it follows a large cast as they all try to find love for Valentines Day.  It is a good film and features a huge ensemble cast so there is bound to be someone you like. Names include, Jessica Alba ("Honey"), Taylor Lautner (The Twilight Franchise and "Grown Ups 2"), Jamie Foxx ("Law Abiding Citizen" and "Django Unchained") and Anne Hathaway ("The Dark Knight Rises").  That's only four and the list continues, but we won't give them all away.

4. The Proposal (200)

Another rom-com and it's another fun loving film,this time it stars Sandra Bullock ("The Blind Side") and Ryan Reynolds ("Green Lantern"). A very suggestive title for any relationship that is quite serious this film will certainly ease any tension and make the mood a lot lighter.  Bullock's character is being deported so persuades her assistant, Reynolds, to become her fiance. Lots of fun awkward scenes, it certainly is worth a watch.

3. Romeo + Juliet (1996)

Now what film is better than the greatest love story ever told for Valentine's Day and that's not all; this is the modernized version directed by Baz Luhrmann and starring Leonardo DiCaprio ("The Wolf of Wall Street" and "The Great Gatsby") and Claire Danes ("Stardust"). This entertaining take on William Shakespeare's famous tragedy is perfect for Valentines Day with romance, desire, action and very competent acting. It also features some incredibly romantic scenes and an awesome soundtrack.

2. Titanic (1997)

Staying with Leonardo DiCaprio and adding Kate Winslet ("The Holiday") we aboard the Titanic. This film is great if you are wanting a more serious love story. An epic movie of all proportions that will guarantee to  have you on the edge of tears if not a blubbering wreck by the end of the film. The tragic story of the shipwreck is entwined with the love story of DiCaprio and Winslet's characters.

1. The Notebook (2004)

 

Now this is the ultimate film to watch on Valentines Day, but, be warned you will definitely end up in tears.  A true love story and adapted from the novel by Nicholas Sparks, "The Notebook" stars Ryan Gosling ("Gangster Squad") and Rachel McAdams ("Wedding Crashers"). An incredibly emotional and moving film this one is not for those looking for an easy watch.  This film is a depiction of what real love is and it certainly is emotional.  An excellent film for the couple who are truly in love.

This concludes our list of films to watch on Valentines Day. Let us know your thoughts and what you choose to watch by commenting below.

Enemy Movie Preview

We have not heard much about "Enemy" starring Jake Gyllenhaal but luckily we stumbled across the trailer last night. Not only does it star Gyllenhaal but it is also directed by the same person who directed "Prisoners" (2013), Dennis Villeneuve. 

From what we can tell from the trailer it certainly looks very similar in style to "Prisoners" with a dark overlook on each shot.  It seems like it is quite an interesting story line and hopefully it can match "Prisoners" and the suspense that brought.  We are certainly looking forward to being able to watch "Enemy". 

Have you been lucky enough to see "Enemy" already? If so let us know your thoughts by commenting below.

You can view the trailer for Enemy here:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVvgt3jIUsc&feature=share

Non-Stop Movie Preview and Trailer

So after the success of "Taken" (2008) and "Taken 2" (2012) Liam Neeson returns in "Non-Stop" this February.

 

Whether this is a gamble or not remains to be seen but from the trailer, the film looks like it could have some success.  What we can tell is that Neeson plays an air marshal who is set-up and is made to look like he is high-jacking a plane.  It is then up to Neeson to clear his name and save everyone on the flight.  The trailer is filled with action but is it going to offer us something new? We certainly hope so.

 

 

The film also stars Lupita Nyong'o who recently had success with "12 Years a Slave" (2013) and Julianne Moore.  The trailer looks good but does seem to give away a lot. We will have to wait and see whether the whole film is a success or whether it will fail to impress. "Non-Stop" is released in the United Kingdom on the 28th February 2014.

 

Are you looking forward to this film or are you not interested at all? Let us know by commenting below.

Fire in the Blood Documentary: DVD Preview

"Fire in the Blood" is a documentary film that will be available on DVD on 24th March 2014.  If you have not heard the story of "Fire in the Blood" then you certainly should listen up. It tells quite an unbelievable story, one in which will make you shudder at the thought of it. You can see our review of "Fire in the Blood" here.

An intricate tale of ‘medicine, monopoly and malice’

It describes the events that have taken place recently that saw Western pharmaceutical companies and governments cause the death of ten million African people and global southerners after 1996 by restricting access to low-cost AIDS drugs. For us this is a story that needs to be told and should be watched by all when it is released on DVD. The documentary last for 84 minutes and is directed by Dylan Mohan Gray. It includes contributions from Bill Clinton and Desmond Tutu. 

The untold story focusses on the incredible team who worked together to stop the 'crime of the century'. Setbacks have occurred though and the real fight for life-saving medicine for all is only just starting. This is a documentary film that needs to be seen all over and needs support as events like this should not be happening in this day and age. You can watch the trailer below which alone is very powerful.

"Fire in the Blood" Trailer

For more information on the "Fire in the Blood" documentary please see the official website here. 

Super Bowl Spots: Transformers 4 and Spider-Man 2 Trailers

Last night saw the hugely anticipated Super Bowl game between Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks with the Seahawks taking victory in a dominating manner. However, for film fans around the world it was not just the match that we were interested in, more the half time Super Bowl Spots. With it being one of sports biggest events it is the perfect opportunity for film advertisement.  You can see a list of all of the Super Bowl Spots here. We are going to focus on two of the trailers that featured at the half time break; "Transformers 4: Age of Extinction" and "The Amazing Spider-Man 2." 

Transformers 4: Age of Extinction

  

 

PREPARE FOR EXTINCTION. That's right - at last we have our first glimpse of the action that is and will be "Transformers 4: Age of Extinction."  In true Michael Bay style, CGI has been used to the fullest effect but lets be honest, would we expect anything different? So, back to the trailer itself, which gives a glimpse/blink of the action at most - so do not look away. We get to see Mark Wahlberg who plays a mechanic and things do not look like they are going well for him; his daughter seems to have been taken as an attack is happening.  We also get to see Optimus Prime riding what looks like a robotic dinosaur/dragon. Watch the trailer for yourself and let us know your thoughts.  Is the reboot going to work for Michael Bay and the Transformers franchise or is it going to be one film to many?

 

 

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 

 

One word - WOW! What a trailer. This really does look like it is going to be one of the better Spider-Man films that has ever been released.  Andrew Garfield reprises his role as our favourite web slinging superhero that is Spider-Man but this time he is up against a much more difficult enemy.  We say, enemy, but really we mean enemies.  Jamie Foxx can be seen playing Electro, an employee of Oscorp who unfortunately inherits electronic abilities.  His anger at being a 'nobody' fuels him to cause havoc on the city.  Not only this, but we also get to see Harry Osborn and  the Oscorp vision of the future; with clips of The Rhino and Green Goblin. In one scene you can also see bionic octopus arms that surely will end up belonging to Doctor Octopus.  With not long to wait, we are certainly looking forward to the release of "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" on 18th April 2014. Do you think this will be the best Spider-Man movie ever? Is it enough to challenge Marvel's own success of Thor, Captain America and Iron-Man?

New 22 Jump Street Poster Released

Yesterday saw the release of the new "22 Jump Street" movie poster. That's right Jonah Hill and Chaning Tatum return to become the funny cops that brought success to "21 Jump Street" (2012).  We are glad they are back and the new movie poster and trailer already have us laughing. 

Hill, who has recently had success with "The Wolf of Wall Street" (2013), and Tatum who was last seen in "White House Down" (2013)  brought many memorable moments in the first film.  The two worked very well on the screen and it looks like the second is going to be exactly the same. 

To see the full size image please head over to Yahoo Movies.

As you can see from the poster, 'They're not 21 anymore' and wielding golden guns they certainly look like they are having a good time.  The cast also features, Ice Cube and Rob Riggle who will reprise their respective roles. We do not know how this one will end but we are already hoping for a 23 Jump Street.  Are you going to see "22 Jump Street?" If so, tell us why, we would love to here your thoughts!

 

"22 Jump Street" Trailer:



The Armstrong Lie Preview - In UK Cinemas Tomorrow

"The Armstrong Lie"  is one of the most anticipated sports documentaries we are going to see this year.  Having been to the Tour de France ourselves and supporting the then 'innocent' and 'clean' Lance Armstrong, we are looing forward to what he has to say. 

Having defended him at every opportunity, having brought books, posters and sports gear that bared his name we were truly let down when the news broke that he had been charged with the use of illegal performance enhancing drugs.  Even more, his arrogance in the Oprah Winfrey interview made us angrier. 

Since then our views of Armstrong have changed but its odd - we do not find ourselves hating him - but we should. What did Lance Armstrong lie about you ask? Everything.  He cheated, he bullied and he deceived us all of everything we believe in.  Yet there is still some part of us that wants to like him. If you have ever watched him on the bike then you will know what I mean. Yes, he was filled up to the brim of illegal drugs (something that we obviously do not condone) but he still was a helluva bike rider. 

Alex Gibney's experience of Armstrong is even more up close and personal. Lance made a comeback from retirement in 2009 and Gibney was on board to do a behind the scenes documentary of the comeback.  All the time though - Armstrong claimed innocence against doping allegations that were re-surfacing.  When he was eventually was charged and confessed, Gibney rightfully said how he felt conned. What would you do? You have just made a documentary on one of the biggest sportsmen in the world to find out that they are a cheat.  We like Gibney's response - demand another interview and then make a documentary on the whole lie that Armstrong told.

"This is not a story about doping, it's a story about power." - Daniel Coyle

We are still reserved in what we feel about Armstrong. Is he still the inspiration that he once was - in some ways I think he is yes. He survived cancer and provides inspiration to many because of this.  However in a sporting context it is difficult, do we just forget? Or do we try to forgive? Or do we hate?

Hopefully, "The Armstrong Lie" is going to leave us leaning towards one or the other.  The film is released in the UK tomorrow (31st January 2014). The trailer already starts our emotions bubbling and we are interested to see how it makes us feel afterwards.  We certainly will be watching it very soon. What do you think? Have you seen "The Armstrong Lie?"

The Armstrong Lie Trailer

We have now watched "The Armstrong Lie" and our full review can be read here.