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“Won't Back Down” Trailer: Modern Education Is in Crisis

Just as the Presidential campaign is heating up, here comes a movie that will focus on the heated topic of public education. “Won't Back Down” has gotten a new trailer, which you can see above. Directed by Daniel Barnz (“Beastly”) from a script he wrote with Brin Hill, the film tells the...

17 May 2012
08:32 GMT

“The Impossible” Gets New, Chilling, Spanish-Dubbed Trailer

After the success of “The Orphanage,” director Juan Antonio Bayona is getting ready to return to the big screen with another production just as chilling. This one, though, is inspired from real life. A new trailer for “The Impossible” has been released and, for those who understand Spanish, ...

24 April 2012
03:45 GMT

Teen Angst Gets Whole New Meaning with “Little Birds” Trailer

If you're a fan of coming-of-age indie movies, here's one you should keep an eye out for. It's called “Little Birds,” stars two of the hottest young actresses of the day and has just gotten a brand new trailer. Juno Temple and Kay Panabaker play good friends stuck in a dreary small town on ...

11 April 2012
08:45 GMT

“People like Us” Trailer: They're a Family, but They Just Don't Know It Yet

Alex Kurtzman, known for his association to “Alien,” “Xena: Warrior Princess,” but also to “Transformers,” “Mission: Impossible” and “Cowboys & Aliens,” is making his directorial debut with the family drama “People like Us.” The first trailer ...

30 March 2012
08:55 GMT

“Death of a Superhero” Trailer: Living Can't Wait When Time Is So Precious

Donald is a very talented young man, who dreams of one day becoming the next big thing in graphic novels. Donald is also dying, and he hasn't even had a chance to live yet. A new trailer for “Death of a Superhero” has been released, aiming to offer a better look at the heartbreaking plot. Thomas ...

22 March 2012
11:00 GMT

“Citadel” Trailer: They Feed on Fear, Are Coming

One of the films listed as part of the SXSW Midnight film festival is “Citadel,” a thriller / horror / drama from director Ciarán Foy. A first trailer has been released. There are countless films out there exploiting the fear of generational aggression but, in this case, we're dealing with a ...

9 March 2012
05:27 GMT

Dakota Fanning Is Dying in First “Now Is Good” Trailer

Dakota Fanning is slowly but with a very steady step making her transition to grownup roles. After the slightly controversial role in “The Runaways,” she is ready for an even bigger challenge: the part of a 17-year-old dying of cancer. The first trailer for “Now Is Good” has arrived – ...

7 March 2012
08:35 GMT

“Touchback” Trailer: Would You Do It Differently?

If you had the chance to go back in time and change the one event that completely shaped your life, for the better and for the worse, would you do anything differently? “Touchback” will hopefully answer this question.TV star Brian Presley plays a high school sports star who, on his biggest game, suffers a...

2 March 2012
07:12 GMT

Rachel Weisz Is Romantic, Tragic Lover in “The Deep Blue Sea” Trailer

“The Deep Blue Sea” is based on a play by Terence Rattigan and has nothing to do with the film starring Samuel L. Jackson or with sharks, just in case you thought the name rang a bell. Above is a brand new trailer for it. Starring Rachel Weisz as a married woman who falls in love with another man (Tom H...

29 February 2012
05:53 GMT

The End of the World Is Coming in “4:44 Last Day on Earth” Trailer

What would you do if you knew the world would end in only a few hours? This is the question that the latest film from director Abel Ferrara poses. Above is a first trailer. Starring critically acclaimed actor Willem Dafoe and newcomer Shanyn Leigh as a New York couple, “4:44 Last Day on Earth” starts from...

24 February 2012
08:11 GMT

We Need to Talk About Kevin – Movie Review

Never before have mother and son been such strangers to each other as they are in this fractured drama of human misery. “We Need to Talk About Kevin” plays like an arty horror film set within a disconnected family torn apart by tragedy – both individual and collective. Tilda Swinton plays Eva Khatc...

28 January 2012
13:11 GMT

Adrien Brody Is Troubled Substitute Teacher in 'Detachment' Trailer

Boasting the work of the producer behind “Hurt Locker” and the director of “American History X,” not to mention an impressive cast, “Detachment” surely looks like the kind of drama you might want to keep an eye out for.A first trailer for it has just been released, and you can chec...

18 January 2012
06:05 GMT

James Franco Is Tormented Genius in 'Broken Tower' Trailer

With every new project, James Franco is striving to move away from the Hollywood heartthrob image he felt he never deserved. The latest is “Broken Tower” and you can see a first teaser for it above.The film, written and directed by Franco, who also plays the leading part, has already been shown at film fe...

12 January 2012
06:42 GMT

Official Trailer for 50 Cent's 'All Things Fall Apart' Is Out

About a year and a half ago, photos of a scary skinny 50 Cent emerged online, followed by reports it was all for a movie role. We finally have an official trailer for the film, a drama called “All Things Fall Apart.”Initially called “Things Fall Apart,” the film sees Fiddy as a college footbal...

6 January 2012
07:55 GMT

Robert Pattinson Is Quite a Ladies' Man in New 'Bel Ami' Trailer

To speak the truth, the actors from “Twilight” have not been able yet to match the success they've been enjoying with the franchise, but that's not saying it's too late. Robert Pattinson, for instance, has no less than 3 movies coming out in 2012. One of them is “Bel Ami,” bas...

23 December 2011
02:13 GMT

'This Must Be the Place' Trailer Is Weird, Very Intriguing

Sean Penn is getting ready to take the world by surprise once more. In “This Must Be the Place,” he plays a jaded rocker on a very intriguing quest – and the latest trailer offers a pretty good idea at how intriguing and weird it is. Penn is a retired and bored rocker (still in eyeliner, lipstick a...

22 December 2011
07:21 GMT

'Kill List' Gets Unnerving US Trailer

“Kill List,” from British director Ben Wheatley, has been around for several months, but will only see a US release in February 2012. The trailer above is meant to introduce it to audiences here. Starring Neil Maskell as an unemployed hitman, the film has already gotten critics singing its praises for i...

16 December 2011
08:42 GMT

Carey Mulligan Talks 'Shame,' Ditching Good Girl Image with W Magazine

One of the most hyped movies of the season is “Shame,” a drama that aims to peer into the depths of the human soul to lay bare the most depraved, corrupted feelings. Carey Mulligan talks about her role in it with the latest issue of W Magazine. Moviegoers might be familiar with Mulligan's work, but t...

14 December 2011
03:44 GMT

New 'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close' Trailer

Come Christmas, moviegoers will get a first look at another potential Oscar contender, Stephen Daldry's “Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close.” Until then, we have a brand new trailer for it, just to get an idea of what to expect from it. Based on the novel of the same name by Jonathan Safran Foer, th...

8 December 2011
04:29 GMT

'Wish You Were Here' Opens Sundance 2012, Gets Trailer

The Sundance Film Festival doesn't begin until early next year but there's already a lot of hype around it, mostly because it's the place were some of the best films of the year make their debut. This speaks volumes for “Wish You Were Here.”Shortly after the announcement that the drama will...

6 December 2011
12:10 GMT

Trailer for 'Rampart': Woody Harrelson Is in the Oscar Race

Woody Harrelson is the kind of actor audiences love even if he happens to do a bad movie, which, frankly, happen to every actor out there. With “Rampart,” Woody might finally get the critical recognition he deserves. As his fans must know, there's no better guy for playing a baddie like Woody. Just t...

28 November 2011
09:32 GMT

Poster for Angelina Jolie's 'In the Land of Blood and Honey' Is Out

Angelina Jolie's feature film directorial debut has managed to ruffle a lot of feathers since day 1, but that's not to say it's not a project worthy of looking forward to. If anything, it's just that, as the official poster also hints. Called “In the Land of Blood and Honey,” the film ...

24 November 2011
11:48 GMT

'Being Flynn' Trailer Promises a Sure Robert de Niro Hit

Robert de Niro will soon be back on the big screen in a film that will potentially leave fans in awe. The first trailer for “Being Flynn” has been released, and to say that it's very promising would be quite an understatement. Directed by Paul Weisz on a script based on Nick Flynn's book “...

17 November 2011
10:11 GMT

Robert Pattinson Is Dashing in 'Cosmopolis' Stills

Since there's no bigger and splashier way to advertise a movie than by tying it to “The Twilight Saga” juggernaut, here are the first shots from David Cronenberg's “Cosmopolis,” starring Robert Pattinson. Though not much is known about the film right now (in the sense that it doesn&#...

9 November 2011
11:41 GMT

New 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' Trailer: Even Creepier than Before

“He's just a sweet little boy,” we repeatedly hear in voiceover about Kevin, in the latest trailer for “We Need to Talk About Kevin.” Clearly, nothing could be farther from the truth, as the latest release confirms beyond doubt.Starring the always impressive Tilda Swinton, Ezra Miller as ...

2 November 2011
11:51 GMT

'The Place Beyond the Pines' – First Photos

After the critical success that was “Blue Valentine,” Ryan Gosling has teamed up again with director Derek Cianfrance for a new drama that Cianfrance also co-wrote, “The Place Beyond the Pines.” The first stills from the film are now out – and they show co-stars Bradley Cooper and Ryan ...

2 November 2011
10:30 GMT

'Headshot' Trailer: A World Upside Down

Those who always complain that the movie industry hasn't come up with anything original in a long time have reason to rejoice: the first trailer for “Headshot” is bound to get them excited. Coming from Thai director Pen-Ek Ratanaruang , “Headshot” just got a brand new trailer, complet...

29 October 2011
04:45 GMT

‘Shame’ Is Michael Fassbender’s Show – First Trailer

“Shame” is not a film about love or about intimacy or about any other heartwarming connection you might imagine two human beings can develop. “Shame” is Michael Fassbender’s show, a story about a corrupt, perverted individual. Directed by Steve McQueen, the film tells the story of Brando...

15 October 2011
04:37 GMT

What a Strange Man ‘Albert Nobbs’ Is – First Trailer

Let the Oscar hype begin. Since it’s a well-known fact that Academy members are suckers for drastic onscreen transformations, they’ll most certainly love Glenn Close in Rodrigo Garcia’s upcoming “Albert Nobbs.” In her latest passion project, Close plays a woman who disguises herself a...

14 October 2011
07:21 GMT

IFC Puts Out US Trailer for Unsettling, Eerie ‘Sleeping Beauty’

IFC Films has just released a new trailer for its latest, seemingly very unsettling film, “Sleeping Beauty.” Directed and written by Julia Leigh, the film is not a retelling of the classic story of the same name, contrary to appearances. Instead, it takes the idea of a sleeping beauty and puts it in a...

14 October 2011
02:30 GMT

‘The Divide’ Trailer: The Lucky Ones Did Die in the Blast

If the entire world was destroyed in a nuclear explosion, could the survivors still count on their humanity or dignity? Not really, director Xavier Gens seems to be saying in his latest film, “The Divide.”Though not out yet in theaters, the post-apocalyptic drama with touches of horror and dark comedy is ...

12 October 2011
09:12 GMT

First Look at Luc Besson’s ‘The Lady’ with Official Trailer

Fans probably know Luc Besson for his work in action movies, but he can do dramas just as well. The just-released trailer for “The Lady” shows that that this is one director who is just as comfortable with – and great at – historical pieces. Telling the story of pro-democracy activist Aung San...

4 October 2011
06:32 GMT

Drive – Movie Review

The Driver in Nicolas Winding Refn’s latest movie “Drive,” as played by Ryan Gosling, doesn’t say much – but, when he does, he expects you to pay attention, which is probably why he always ends his sentences with “you understand?” The same goes for the film, whose credits mig...

24 September 2011
09:41 GMT

Tom Hardy Flexes His Muscles for Brand New ‘Warrior’ Poster

It’s already a known fact that British actor Tom Hardy (“Bronson,” “Inception”) beefed up for the role he’s currently shooting, that of Bane in “The Dark Knight Rises.” In the meantime though, fans can also catch him in this year’s “Warrior.” A much...

18 June 2011
04:15 GMT

Rockstar Is Not afraid of More Video Game Based Drama

L.A. Noire is due out next week on the PlayStation 3 and on the Xbox 360 and, after a long time in development, the game promises to deliver more complex character interactions that any other titles before it, allowing the player to truly see and understand the emotions of those he meets in the game. Speaking abou...

12 May 2011
16:51 GMT

Unofficial Trailer for 50 Cent’s ‘Things Fall Apart’ Emerges Online

A while back, rapper 50 Cent went away from the spotlight for a while and, when he emerged, he was but a shadow of his former self. He was shooting for a film called “Things Fall Apart” and, now, the first unofficial trailer for it is out. The film is directed by Mario Van Peebles on a script that has...

10 March 2011
10:22 GMT

Leonardo DiCaprio, Martin Scorsese Team Up for ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio is teaming up again with his favorite director of all times (judging by the number of collaborations so far), Martin Scorsese. The two will do next “The Wolf of Wall Street,” Variety reports. The film, based on Jordan Belfort’s autobiography by the same name, has been in prod...

17 February 2011
11:18 GMT

Kiefer Sutherland to Star as Hitman in New Web Series

While he’s getting ready for the silver screen version of his hit television show, Kiefer Sutherland will also be busy becoming an Internet star, thanks to a new web series in which he plays a hitman, it has emerged. The series is called “The Confession” and will premiere on Hulu in March, Entertain...

13 January 2011
11:12 GMT

Star Wars: The Old Republic Has More Drama, More Cinema Shots

BioWare has again talked about the cinematic quality of the upcoming MMO Star Wars: The Old Republic, saying that the studio is aiming to use camera movement and dramatic effects as another way, in addition to the actual recorded dialogue, of showing the player the impact that his choices and his action are having on...

4 January 2011
18:21 GMT

‘Welcome to the Rileys’ Reviews: Kristen Stewart Shows Serious Acting Skills

Much has been said about “Twilight” star Kristen Stewart and whether she can do more acting than just her hallow-eyed, absent-minded impression of Bella. “Welcome to the Rileys,” her latest film, should answer all those questions. The star, whom many stars identify with the mortal girl in the ...

30 October 2010
04:12 GMT

Angelina Jolie and Robert Pattinson Working Together

Amidst reports that Angelina Jolie has set out to make a name for herself as a serious director, her next film, “Unforgiven,” will reportedly also star one of the hottest heartthrobs of the past couple of years, Robert Pattinson.Given Jolie’s history with Brad Pitt, with whom she got involved while ...

28 August 2010
06:53 GMT

Cannes 2010: Romanian ‘Tuesday, After Christmas’ Is Brilliant

Truth be told, Romanians don’t have the best of reputations in the world: whether they’re defacing websites as a testament of national pride or are accused of various crimes abroad, where they seek residence in a bid to escape the harsh realities of life at home, they come with a rap sheet that leaves muc...

14 May 2010
10:17 GMT

Robert Pattinson Looks Smashing in First ‘Bel Ami’ Stills

As Robert Pattinson’s fans must already know by know, before they get to see him in the fourth (and presumably last) “Twilight” film, “Breaking Dawn,” they will have the chance to see him try his hand at playing an amoral character. “Bel Ami,” based on Maupassant’s nove...

5 May 2010
05:06 GMT

Reviews for ‘The Last Song’ Tear Miley Cyrus to Shreds

A while ago, teen idol Miley Cyrus announced intentions to pursue a career in feature films, even if that meant putting her music on the second place. She wasn’t going to stick with the Hannah Montana franchise anymore either, saying she planned to make her debut in more “serious” roles starting wit...

2 April 2010
03:47 GMT

‘2012’ Sequel Is Straight-to-TV Drama

The world is coming to a (more or less visually enthralling) end in director Roland Emmerich’s latest film, the much-hyped “2012,” which will see a wide release on November 13. Yet all is not lost, at least not for producers and the movie studio, as they still have a way to make a sequel to it, by t...

8 November 2009
03:05 GMT

Fox’s ‘House M.D.’ Is World’s Most Watched TV Show

“House M.D.” debuted on Fox back in 2004 and, despite some decrease in audiences, it is still riding the high wave of popularity. In fact, the television drama starring a ruggedly unkempt Hugh Laurie as Dr. Gregory House is so popular that it was just named world’s most watched television show, as T...

13 June 2009
05:58 GMT

Robert Pattinson, Hugh Jackman Are ‘Unbound Captives’

Almost 16 years ago, actress Madeleine Stowe and her husband penned a script for which Fox offered them the whopping amount of $5 million, a never before seen sum for a first-time screenwriter. Still, she refused to sell the rights to it and continued to perfect it and now she’ll get to reap the fruits of her e...

14 May 2009
09:53 GMT

Pre-Britney Screw-Up Predictions

Today is a big day on the Britney front, and we're all wondering whether by the end of the day Brit Brit will still hold a chance (however remote) of ever getting near her kids, or if we'll witness yet another public meltdown, like the one that followed Britney's latest run-in with the law. And yes, fo...

14 January 2008
04:01 GMT

Three Britney Disasters Waiting to Happen

No, this is not some sort of crazy Brit weekend round-up, since for that I would need a lot more space than this page could provide, a whole day to write it and some serious pain management medication to soothe all the aches that come with writing about the Britster. No, this is not a review, either, it's just a...

10 November 2007
06:58 GMT

The Heroes of NBC

What I'm talking about is NBC's new science-fiction serial drama that features people with super-powers. No, it's not "X-men" either, and definitely not anything like "The 4400", but whatever it is, it looks great. I was suspicious at first, reading the plot outline and thinking "hey, they did that alr...

13 July 2007
10:49 GMT


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