“A Touch of Sin” International Trailer — Acclaimed Chinese Drama from Maverick Filmmaker Jia Zhangke

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added: Thu, Feb 27th '14

Despite landing on a couple of critics' top-ten lists last year, "A Touch of Sin," Chinese filmmaker Jia Zhangke's ultra-violent, highly-stylized, cinematic interpretation of contemporary China's newfound capitalism and materialism, pretty much went unnoticed when it opened in the States last October. Though a lack of interest may have been due in part to a weak US marketing campaign -- something that the UK distributor is clearly rectifying as they just released a gripping new international trailer that will surely captivate viewers, even those who don't consider themselves as foreign-arthouse enthusiasts.

Loosely based on four separate Chinese news articles concerning a disgruntled coal miner, a trigger-happy motorcyclist, a scorned receptionist and a fired factory worker, "A Touch of Sin" loosely links these vignettes as a way to dramatized the self-destructive side of China's new, modernized society spawned by the country's recent economic boom.

Though slated to open in the UK on May 16th, American moviegoers will have another chance to catch "A Touch of Sin" when it arrives on Blu-Ray and DVD on April 8th.

synopsis:
An angry miner revolts against the corruption of his village leaders. A migrant worker at home for the New Year discovers the infinite possibilities a firearm can offer. A pretty receptionist at a sauna is pushed to the limit when a rich client assaults her. A young factory worker goes from job to job trying to improve his lot in life.

Four people, four different provinces. A reflection on contemporary China: that of an economic giant slowly being eroded by violence.

directed by   Jia Zhangke

starring   Zhao Tao, Jiang Wu, Wang Baoqiang, Luo Lanshan

release date   April 8, 2014 (Blu-Ray/DVD)

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“Blue Ruin” International Trailer — Indie Revenge Thriller from Rising Filmmaker Jeremy Saulnier

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added: Tue, Mar 4th '14

It's only his second feature, but writer/director/cinematographer Jeremy Saulnier is earning rave reviews for his indie thriller "Blue Ruin," about a bearded transient who becomes consumed with revenge after discovering a man connected to his past has been freed from prison. When the acclaimed film -- which stars Macon Blair (who also serves as an executive producer) -- made its world premiere at last year's Cannes Film Festival, the rising filmmaker took home the Fipresci prize. The film was then quickly picked up by Weinstein's specialty label, Radius-TWC.

Now, the distributor intends to release "Blue Ruin" in theaters and VOD next month, on April 25th. Plans are also set for a UK release in May -- thus, this brand-new international trailer (above), which offers another peek at this promising indie gem.

synopsis:
A peaceful vagrant finds his quiet life upended by dreadful news and sets off for his childhood home to carry out an act of vengeance. Since he is only an amateur assassin, he winds up in a brutal fight to protect his estranged family

directed by   Jeremy Saulnier

starring   Macon Blair, Devin Ratray, Amy Hargreaves, Kevin Kolack, Eve Plumb

release date   April 25, 2014 (In Theaters on VOD)

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“Captain Phillips” International Trailer — Paul Greengrass’ Fact-Based Thriller starring Tom Hanks

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added: Sun, Aug 25th '13

Although he's not calling Houston, Tom Hanks definitely has a problem -- a really nerve-racking, machine-gun-in-your-face problem. In the brand-new Japanese trailer for "Captain Phillips," Hanks is back playing a real-life captain stuck in a terrifying predicament. Only this time around, he's not floating in space, but at sea -- and it appears that no one can hear you scream in either locations.

Directed by Paul Greengrass (United 93, Bourne's Supremacy and Ultimatum), the fact-based drama sees Hanks portraying Captain Richard Phillips, an American cargo-ship skipper who was taken hostage, along with his crew, during a 2009 hijacking incident involving heavily-armed Somali pirates. The harrowing ordeal lasted for five days and ended with a military operation conducted by an elite Navy SEALS team. The film, which opens in theaters October 11th, is based on Phillips' own book, "A Captain's Duty: Somali Pirates, Navy SEALS, and Dangerous Days at Sea." Check out the trailer, above.

synopsis:
Captain Phillips is director Paul Greengrass's multi-layered examination of the 2009 hijacking of the U.S. container ship Maersk Alabama by a crew of Somali pirates. It is -- through Greengrass's distinctive lens -- simultaneously a pulse-pounding thriller and a complex portrait of the myriad effects of globalization. The film focuses on the relationship between the Alabama's commanding officer, Captain Richard Phillips (two time Academy Award(r) winner Tom Hanks), and his Somali counterpart, Muse (Barkhad Abdi). Set on an incontrovertible collision course off the coast of Somalia, both men will find themselves paying the human toll for economic forces outside of their control.

directed by   Paul Greengrass

starring   Tom Hanks, Catherine Keener, Max Martini, Corey Johnson, Chris Mulkey, David Warshofsky, Yul Vazquez

release date   October 11, 2013

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“Thanks For Sharing” International Trailer — Sex-Addiction Dramedy starring Mark Ruffalo, Gwyneth Paltrow, Tim Robbins and Josh Gad

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added: Sun, Aug 25th '13

The newest international trailer for the sex-addiction ensemble dramedy "Thanks For Sharing" shows a bit more footage from the directorial debut of Stuart Blumberg, co-writer of Lisa Cholodenko's Oscar-nominated film "The Kids Are All Right." Here, Mark Ruffalo stars as a recovering sex addict whose sobriety is tested when the relationship with his new girlfriend (Gwyneth Paltrow) becomes both overly touchy and feely. Meanwhile, Tim Robbins is a ten-year sober philanderer trying to keep his marriage afloat while Josh Gad plays a seemingly nice guy, who is struggling to overcome his own perverted impulses, yet still finds time to help out a female friend from his sex addiction meetings (played by singer/actress Alecia 'Pink' Moore).

Also starring Joely Richardson, Patrick Fugit, Carol Kane, and Michaela Watkins, "Thanks For Sharing" will be opening in limited release on September 20th, but will first premiere at this year's TIFF.

synopsis:
A comic and moving look at a new kind of modern family, as a group of friends in recovery learns to face life together with heart, humor and humility.

directed by   Stuart Blumberg

starring   Mark Ruffalo, Gwyneth Paltrow, Tim Robbins, Josh Gad, Joely Richardson, Patrick Fugit, Carol Kane, Alecia 'Pink' Moore

release date   September 20, 2013

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47 Ronin International Poster

Aug 29, 2013 by Brian Gallagher

A new international poster for 47 Ronin shows Keanu Reeves as the warrior Kai, along with his trusted sword. The story centers around 47 masterless warriors driven from their homeland, who now seek Kai's help, a half-breed they once shunned. He is the only key to defeating an army of supernatural creatures and other dangerous enemies. Directed by Carl Rinsch, 47 Ronin hits theaters on Christmas Day. In case you missed it, you can also to check out the international trailer that debuted yesterday.

47 Ronin comes to theaters December 25th, 2013 and stars Keanu Reeves, Rinko Kikuchi, Hiroyuki Sanada, Tadanobu Asano, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Yorick van Wageningen, Kou Shibasaki, Togo Igawa. The film is directed by Carl Rinsch.

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