Here is the cast line up for Gangster Squad. Set in the 40’s and 50’s the movie follows the fortunes of the LAPD as they battle with the East Coast Mafia.
The lineup of actors involved in this movie is nothing short of spell binding. From old school stars like Sean Penn, Robert Patrick and Nick Nolte to Hollywoods youth Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and Gionvanni Ribisi this is looking like it’s going to be one to remember and that’s before we add Anthony Mackie and (mark my words) a future star Sullivan Stapelton (not a lot is known about his role yet but this guy is a genius!)
Ruebn Fleischer directs and he has already delivered some gems to us in the form of Zombieland and 30 minutes or less. A change of style granted but all press coming out on this movie is dripping in the slick noir style associated with the 40’s and 50’s.
Stay tuned for more on this. It’s going to be a good one!
The weekend is upon us (well nearly) and I urge you to take time out and go and see Wes Anderson’s latest offering, Moonrise Kingdom.
This movie is a delightful tale of two outsider teenagers who embark on a charming and quirky journey through the great outdoors in a bid to escape the adults who control their lives and be together.
Filled with the edgy wit and charm that makes this movie so instantly recogniseable as an Anderson piece it is funny, heartwarming and unmistakably unique.
Great characters such as Scout Master Ward played by Edward Norton, the dysfunctional parents (Billy Murray and Frances McDormand) and Captain Sharp played by Bruce Willis (who is really once again proving has is so much more than an action star.) instantly give you a feel for the shambolic romp of fun that will follow thanks to their own struggles with life.
This movie is truly funny, even for the less discerning Anderson viewer there are some striaght up jokes that are impossible to not be amused by, but the real joy is found in the contrast of the darkness of the characters and the simple moments of fun and innocent pleasure found in the escape and chase as the two camps
The movie is also beautifully shot, filled with bright and pastel colours that give the 60’s feel to this movie, the quirks don’t stop. From the family that live in a lighthouse to left handed scissors and home made jewellery this movie is coated in licks of style .
Anderson has a very unique vision for his movies and if you are a fan you will love this, but if you are new to him, don’t let the quirky vision distract. This is a great movie with heartwrenching characters, humour, charm and with an excellent story of the innocence of youth and what we can learn from it.
A truly charming and funny movie that will leave you with a real sense of feel good after watching it!
Take a look at a rather battered Ryan Gosling in his new movie, another collaboration with Drive Director Nicholas Winding Refn. Only God Forgives, which also stars Kristen Scott Thomas, follows a police lieutenant who is forced to fight his differences out with a gangster in a thai boxing match, and i’m assuming these images show the aftermath of the fight.
If this movie is anywhere as slick and stylish as Drive then we are all in for a treat.
The Bourne Legacy : Trailer
Well it’s finally here and you can watch it now!!
The second trailer for The Bourne Legacy expands on the elements fed to us in the first teaser trailer as well us showing some of the explosive and impressive stunts we can expect to see.
Furthermore it’s great to see elements of the Jason Bournes character still being fed into the new direction this movie takes as we follow Aaron Cross (Jeremy Renner) and the story of his development and struggles as being an outcome agent.
We also get a glimpse of the relationship between Aaron Cross and Marta (Rachael Weisz) along with Norton doing what he does best, in a stern, under pressure role.
I could not be more excited about this movie. Renner over the last few years has become one of my favourite actors, joining Norton amongst my top 5 male actors working today.
I’m completely psyched and I can’t wait to see The Bourne Legacy.
Images are appearing from Tarantino’s latest project Django Unchained. A few have been seen but a few are relatively new. Can’t wait to see the new project from the legend that is Tarantino, plus the stars in this movie are second to none. Great line up.
Nice image of Gemma Arterton and Jeremy Renner in the leading roles in the forthcoming Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters movie.
Sounds like a cool premise and these two look good in the roles!
River Phoenix’s Final Film to be Released
Nearly 10 years after his death River Phoenix’s final film is to be released. Dark Blood, directed by George Sluizer, was just weeks from completion when River Phoenix so sadly died, and you can watch the trailer above.
The story is centered around Boy (Phoenix) who lives as a hermit in the desert after being widowed at a young age. Living near a nuclear testing site he has become obsessed with carving Catchina dolls which he believe will protect him with the imminent arrival of the end of the world.
Take a look and see what you think. Let’s hope the movie has been completed well and does justice to the legacy of River Phoenix and his amazing talent.
