cast: Colin Farrell, Alicja Bachleda, Alison Barry, Derva Kirwan, Stephen Rea
in theaters, June 2010
iTunes synopsis: the story of Syracuse, a simple fisherman who catches a beautiful and mysterious woman in his trawler’s nets. The woman seems to be dead, but then she comes alive before Syracuse’s eyes and he thinks he may be seeing things. However, with the help of his ailing, yet irrepressible daughter, Annie, he comes to believe that the fantastical might be possible and that the woman (Ondine) might be a myth come true. Ondine and Syracuse fall passionately in love, but just as we think the fairytale might go on forever, the real world intercedes. Then, after a terrible car crash and the return of a dark and violent figure from Ondine’s past, hope eventually prevails and a new beginning is presented to Syracuse, Ondine and Annie.
personal note: I am a sucker for fantasy and romance and this particular offering comes with a healthy dose of Irish brogue, so yeah, I'm there. Also, the trailer is quite lovely, succeeding in striking the intended balance between fairytale and modernity, the melancholic and oft-times brutal romance of British Isle fae. If it fully succeeds it could just be a cinematic cousin for Emma Bull's 'War for the Oaks'.
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KILLERS
cast: Katherine Heigl, Ashton Kutcher, Thomas Selleck, Catherine O'Hara, Rob Riggle, Martin Mull, Casey Wilson
in theaters, June 2010
iTunes synopsis: Trying to recover from a sudden break—up, Jen Kornfeldt (Katherine Heigl) believes she’ll never fall in love again. But when she reluctantly joins her parents on a trip to the French Riviera, Jen happens to meet the man of her dreams, the dashing, handsome Spencer Aimes (Ashton Kutcher). Three years later, her seemingly impossible wish has come true: she and Spencer are newlyweds living the ideal suburban life – that is, until the morning after Spencer’s 30th birthday when bullets start flying. Literally. It turns out Spencer never bothered to tell Jen he’s also an international super—spy, and now Jen's perfect world has been turned upside down. Faced with the fact that her husband is a hit man, Jen is determined to discover what other secrets Spencer might be keeping – all the while trying to dodge bullets, keep up neighborly appearances, manage the in—laws…and work out some major trust issues. And you thought suburban life was easy.
personal note: I very much dislike Katherine Heigl. Oh, not in the admittedly irrational way I once disliked Keira Knightley -- a hysteria of irrational female dislike shared the world over it seems since Keira herself once remarked on it. Getting back to it, my dislike of Heigl has a bit more basis, at least to me. I find her to be grossly ungrateful to the vehicles which brought her fame, fortune and opportunities. However, I will probably watch this movie because it looks somewhat humorous, charming and right 'up my alley' as it were. Plus check out Ashton's body in the trailer and take a deep breath, kiddies... Yum!
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COCO CHANEL & IGOR STRAVINSKY
cast: Mads Mikkelsen, Anna Mouglalis
in theaters, June 2010
iTunes synopsis: Paris 1913. At the Theatre Des Champs—Elysées, Igor Stravinsky premieres his The Rite Of Spring. Coco Chanel attends the premiere and is mesmerized…But the revolutionary work is too modern, too radical: the enraged audience boos and jeers. A near riot ensues. Stravinsky is inconsolable. Seven years later, now rich, respected and successful, Coco Chanel meets Stravinsky again — a penniless refugee living in exile in Paris after the Russian Revolution. The attraction between them is immediate and electric. Coco offers Stravinsky the use of her villa in Garches so that he will be able to work, and he moves in straight away, with his children and consumptive wife. And so a passionate, intense love affair between two creative giants begins...
personal note: As with 'Ondine', I find the visuals of this trailer stunning (as they are meant to be). I only wish I had some assurance that the movie itself will be entertaining. For me, French films can be so hit-and-miss, swinging wildly from charged, fantastical and wonderful to inaccessible.
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CASINO JACK AND THE UNITED STATES OF MONEY
documentary
in theaters, May 2010
iTunes synopsis: This portrait of Washington super lobbyist Jack Abramoff—from his early years as a gung—ho member of the GOP political machine to his final reckoning as a disgraced, imprisoned pariah—confirms the adage that truth is indeed stranger than fiction. A tale of international intrigue with Indian casinos, Russian spies, Chinese sweatshops, and a mob—style killing in Miami, this is the story of the way money corrupts our political process. Oscar—winning filmmaker Alex Gibney once again wields the tools of his trade with the skill of a master. Following the ongoing indictments of federal officials and exposing favor trading in our nation's capital, Gibney illuminates the way our politicians' desperate need to get elected—and the millions of dollars it costs—may be undermining the basic principles of American democracy. Infuriating, yet undeniably fun to watch, CASINO JACK is a saga of greed and corruption with a cynical villain audiences will love to hate.
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THE HOUSEMAID
cast: Jeon Do Yeon, Seo Woo, Lee Jung Jae
in theaters, May 2010
javabeans synopsis: a housemaid moves in with a family of four and things take a dark turn. Seducing the husband is only the beginning of the trouble, as the maid’s bizarre behavior escalates and the wife tries to assert her place. Although its themes may seem familiar today — adultery, murder, twisted ambition — the provocative thriller was made in the “Golden Age” of Korean cinema, back before the censorship code descended upon the film industry.
personal note: I love the Korean entertainment industry, particularly their dramas. However I cut my teeth on their films and this one has me so excited (minds out of the gutter... okay, remain in the gutter). It is an erotic thriller after all!
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LIKE THE MOON ESCAPING FROM THE CLOUDS
cast: Cha Seung Won, Hwang Jun Min, Han Ji Hye, Baek Sung Hyun
in theaters, April 2010
javabeans synopsis: The historical action film pits main characters Chang Seung Won and Hwang Jung Min against each other; the former leads a rebellion to overturn the social order, while the latter is a blind swordsman who believes in protecting the world. Cha is of royal blood but was born illegitimate, and now vows to take the throne... As the preview opens, Cha Seung Won says, "I didn't dream this dream that we would all live together." Hwang Jung Min returns, "This is a dream that we all die together!"
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THE A-TEAM
cast: Liam Neeson, Jessica Biel, Patrick Wilson, Bradley Cooper, Sharlto Copley, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Gerald McRaney
in theaters, June 2010
iTunes synop... Oh, who am I kidding? It's the friggin' A-Team!!! My childhood TV memories demand that I include this, especially since, despite my ample worries, it looks so good! B.A. Barracus... Face... Hannibal... and Murdock (my brother's childhood nickname, fun fact), oh how I've missed you! If you still don't have a clue as to who they are, I say it is time to bone-up on your eighties pop culture. Get thee to YouTube right quick!
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