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WAMG Giveaway – Win A Copy Of THE BOSS Starring Melissa McCarthy

Academy Award®-nominated Melissa McCarthy (Bridesmaids, The Heat) takes charge in the outrageous, hilarious new comedy The Boss, arriving on Digital HD on July 12, 2016, and Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on July 26, 2016, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital HD feature even more fun and hilarity with deleted scenes, extended scenes, a gag reel, and alternate ending not seen in theaters! The Blu-ray™ and Digital HD also feature even more extras including an exclusive look at Melissa’s original 2005 comedy performance as Michelle Darnell at the world famous Groundlings – the act that brought The Boss to life!

Melissa McCarthy stars as Michelle Darnell, a titan of industry who is sent to prison for insider trading. After doing her time, Michelle emerges, ready to rebrand herself as America’s latest sweetheart, but not everyone she steamrolled is so quick to forgive and forget. With nowhere to go and no one to scam, Michelle is forced to move in with former assistant Claire (Kristen Bell – Frozen, “House of Lies”) and her young daughter, Rachel. Now at her lowest point, Michelle wastes no time in devising a winner-take-all plan to rebuild her empire. Can she reclaim her status as the No. 1 screwer, or will the love of one family screw her for good?

AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL HD JULY 12TH AND ON BLU-RAY™ & DVD JULY 26TH.

WAMG is giving away copies of the film to celebrate the Blu-ray/DVD release.

ENTER YOUR NAME AND E-MAIL IN OUR COMMENTS SECTION BELOW. WE WILL CONTACT YOU IF YOU ARE A WINNER.

OFFICIAL RULES:

1. YOU MUST BE A US RESIDENT. PRIZE WILL ONLY BE SHIPPED TO US ADDRESSES. NO P.O. BOXES. NO DUPLICATE ADDRESSES.

2. WINNERS WILL BE CHOSEN FROM ALL QUALIFYING ENTRIES.

No purchase necessary.

Order here: https://www.amazon.com/Boss-Unrated-Blu-ray-DVD-Digital/dp/B01E0832W0/ref=sr_1_1_twi_blu_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1468265261&sr=1-1&keywords=the+boss+blu+ray

McCarthy and Bell are joined by an all-star cast including Peter Dinklage (“Game of Thrones”), Kathy Bates (“American Horror Story,” Tammy) and Cecily Strong (“Saturday Night Live”). The Boss also features cameos from some of Groundlings’ favorite graduates including Michael McDonald, Steve Mallory, Ben Falcone, Damon Jones and more!

BONUS FEATURES on BLU-RAY^TM and DVD

Alternate Ending
Deleted Scenes
Extended/Alternate Scenes
Gag Reel

BLU-RAY^TM Exclusives

Michelle Darnell – Original Sketch – Melissa McCarthy’s full sketch at the Groundlings of her character “Michelle Darnell” in all its glory.
Origin Story – Even the boss has to start somewhere. We see and hear how the character of “Michelle Darnell” was created, and go from the early life at The Groundlings to the big screen. With interview footage from Melissa McCarthy, Ben Falcone, and writer Steve Mallory, we get to relive the life of “Michelle Darnell.”
Peter Dinklage Gets to the Point – A hilarious piece about the Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage, who plays Renault. This will include on-set and sit-down interviews with Peter and other cast; it showcases his sword fight & stunt training, eclectic wardrobe & hair styles and his on-set chemistry with Melissa McCarthy.
Everybody Loves Kristen Bell – A look inside Kristen Bell’s character, Claire. From taking Michelle Darnell off the streets to helping create a brownie empire, Claire helped bring Michelle Darnell back to the top.

The Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and Blu-ray™ 3D Combo Pack include a Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital HD with UltraViolet™.

Blu-ray^™ unleashes the power of your HDTV and is the best way to watch movies at home, featuring 6X the picture resolution of DVD, exclusive extras and theater-quality surround sound.
DVD offers the flexibility and convenience of playing movies in more places, both at home and away.
Digital HD with UltraViolet^™ lets fans watch movies anywhere on their favorite devices. Users can instantly stream or download.

Website: http://uni.pictures/TheBoss
Trailer: http://uni.pictures/TheBossTrailer
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Win Passes To The Advance Screening Of JASON BOURNE In St. Louis

Matt Damon returns to his most iconic role in JASON BOURNE. Paul Greengrass, the director of The Bourne Supremacy and The Bourne Ultimatum, once again joins Damon for the next chapter of Universal Pictures’ Bourne franchise, which finds the CIA’s most lethal former operative drawn out of the shadows.

For JASON BOURNE, Damon is joined by Alicia Vikander, Vincent Cassel and Tommy Lee Jones, while Julia Stiles reprises her role in the series. Frank Marshall again produces alongside Jeffrey Weiner for Captivate Entertainment, and Greengrass, Damon, Gregory Goodman and Ben Smith also produce. Based on characters created by Robert Ludlum, the film is written by Greengrass and Christopher Rouse.

JASON BOURNE opens in theaters everywhere on July 29.

WAMG invites you to enter for the chance to win TWO (2) seats to the advance screening of JASON BOURNE on July 26 at 7PM in the St. Louis area.

Answer the following:

What is the title of Robert Ludlum’s second novel where the plot has to do with a conspiracy called Omega?

TO ENTER, ADD YOUR NAME, ANSWER AND EMAIL IN OUR COMMENTS SECTION BELOW.

OFFICIAL RULES:

1. YOU MUST BE IN THE ST. LOUIS AREA THE DAY OF THE SCREENING.

2. No purchase necessary. A pass does not guarantee a seat at a screening. Seating is on a first-come, first served basis. The theater is overbooked to assure a full house. The theater is not responsible for overbooking.

The film is rated PG 13 for intense sequences of violence and action, and brief strong language.

Visit the official site: www.jasonbournemovie.com

Win Passes To The Advance Screening Of NERVE In St. Louis

Industrious high school senior, Vee Delmonico (Emma Roberts), has had it with living life on the sidelines. When pressured by friends to join the popular online game Nerve, Vee decides to sign up for just one dare in what seems like harmless fun. But as she finds herself caught up in the thrill of the adrenaline-fueled competition, the game begins to take a sinister turn with increasingly dangerous acts, leading her into a high stakes finale that will determine her entire future.

NERVE is directed by Henry Joost & Ariel Schulman (Catfish, Paranormal Activity 3) from a screenplay by Jessica Sharzer (“American Horror Story,” “Turn the Beat Around”), based on the novel by Jeanne Ryan.

Starring Emma Roberts, Dave Franco, Emily Meade, Miles Heizer, Colson Baker and Juliette Lewis, NERVE opens in theaters on July 27.

WAMG invites you to enter for the chance to win TWO (2) seats to the advance screening of NERVE on July 25 at 7PM in the St. Louis area.

Answer the following:

Nerve is both an edge-of-your-seat thriller and a razorsharp examination of the seductive power of social media. In the game of Nerve, thrill-seeking players accept increasingly risky dares from anonymous watchers to win valuable rewards.

Would you be a watcher or a player?

TO ENTER, ADD YOUR NAME, ANSWER AND EMAIL IN OUR COMMENTS SECTION BELOW.

OFFICIAL RULES:

1. YOU MUST BE IN THE ST. LOUIS AREA THE DAY OF THE SCREENING.

The film is rated PG-13 for thematic material involving dangerous and risky behavior, some sexual content, language, drug content, drinking and nudity – all involving teens.

Visit the official site: www.playnerve.com

This Week’s WAMG Podcast – GHOSTBUSTERS, LIGHTS OUT, Donald Trump, and More!

This week’s episode of our podcast WE ARE MOVIE GEEKS The Show is up! Hear WAMG’s Jim Batts, and Tom Stockman talk movies. Presidential candidate Donald Trump will stop by the studio! We’ll discuss the weekend box office on the phone with Michelle McCue and we’ll review GHOSTBUSTERS, LIGHTS OUT, CAPTAIN FANTASTIC, ICE AGE COLLISION COURSE, and HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE. Also, we’ll preview CAFE SOCIETY and STAR TREK BEYOND.. We’ll then talk to local stand-up comedian Chris Sanford, known as “The Man of a Thousand Voices”

Here’s this week’s show. Have a listen:

Win Passes To The Advance Screening Of BAD MOMS In St. Louis

In this new comedy from the grateful husbands and devoted fathers who wrote The Hangover, Amy has a seemingly perfect life – a great marriage, over-achieving kids, beautiful home and a career. However she’s over-worked, over-committed and exhausted to the point that she’s about to snap.

Fed up, she joins forces with two other over-stressed moms on a quest to liberate themselves from conventional responsibilities – going on a wild, un-mom-like binge of long overdue freedom, fun and self-indulgence – putting them on a collision course with PTA Queen Bee Gwendolyn and her clique of devoted perfect moms.

Written and directed by Jon Lucas & Scott Moore, BAD MOMS stars Mila Kunis, Christina Applegate, Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn, and of course, Jada Pinkett-Smith.

The film opens July 29th.

WAMG invites you to enter for the chance to win TWO (2) seats to the advance screening of BAD MOMS on July 21 at 7PM in the St. Louis area.

Answer the following:

Mila Kunis is best known for her roles on two of Fox’s most successful shows. What are the titles of the 2 shows?

TO ENTER, ADD YOUR NAME, ANSWERS AND EMAIL IN OUR COMMENTS SECTION BELOW.

OFFICIAL RULES:

1. YOU MUST BE IN THE ST. LOUIS AREA THE DAY OF THE SCREENING.

The film is rated R.

WEBSITE/SOCIAL: #BADMOMS badmomstickets.com

RATING: R

SLFS Review – THE ULTIMATE FAN

Writer/director Nicholas Rousseau’s 16-minute short film THE ULTIMATE FAN screens Tuesday night at 7pm at Landmark’s The Tivoli Theater as part of the St. Louis Filmaker’s Showcase. It will play along with 11 other narrative shorts in the Shorts Program: Drama. For a list of the other films in that program, go HERE. Ticket information can be found HERE.

Review of THE ULTIMATE FAN by Stephen Tronicek

The best way to take The Ultimate Fan is as a comedy. That’s not an insult, that’s an observation. The fact is put as a simple drama, Fan, doesn’t really offer much, but in the context of a comedy it takes on a unique identity. The short directed by Nicholas Rousseau is about a fan named Fred, who is absolutely obsessed with sports. The greatness of the characters in the film is the fact that they all seem to act in the context of the film which is certainly different. The perspective of the movie is in the view of Fred, and that reflects on all of the characters in a pretty absurd way. The utter absurdity of the way he looks at the world through his obsession is projected onto all the characters making each unrealistic but entertaining. In fact, the hilarious absurdity of the movie is quite comedic There’s some actual depth in that as eventually, the film displays it’s own absurd, comedic edge on the people who become too obsessed, the fun side of such hobbies, and the repetitive and unfounded way that people often put down such hobbies. As a drama, the glaring absurdity of the film would have overwhelmed the tone, but as a comedy, The Ultimate Fan has a startling amount of depth especially in this day and age.

A Facebook page on THE ULTIMATE FAN can be found HERE

https://www.facebook.com/UltimateFanfilm

Win Passes To The Advance Screening Of CAPTAIN FANTASTIC

From director Matt Ross (28 ROOMS) comes the new comedy drama CAPTAIN FANTASTIC. Deep in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, isolated from society, a devoted father (Viggo Mortensen) dedicates his life to transforming his six young children into extraordinary adults. But when a tragedy strikes the family, they are forced to leave this self-created paradise and begin a journey into the outside world that challenges his idea of what it means to be a parent and brings into question everything he’s taught them.

The critics are loving CAPTAIN FANTASTIC!

Liz Braun at says The Toronto Sun says:

“CAPTAIN FANTASTIC is an engaging character study about compromise, humility, letting go and love of family. It’s one of the best films you’ll see all year.”

Greg Wakeman at CineBlend raves:

“CAPTAIN FANTASTIC touches upon thought-provoking themes in an entertaining, touching and funny fashion, while it’s effortlessly elevated by a captivating Viggo Mortensen.”

Now you can see CAPTAIN FANTASTIC at an early screening in St. Louis. The screening takes place Tuesday, July 19th at The Ronnies Cinema (5320 S Lindbergh Blvd) at 7pm

To win tickets for two, just leave your name in the comments section below and tell us your favorite Viggo Mortensen movie (mine is A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE!) It’s so easy!

OFFICIAL RULES:

1. YOU MUST BE IN THE ST. LOUIS AREA THE DAY OF THE SCREENING.

2. No purchase necessary.

GOOD LUCK!

Win Passes To The Advance Screening Of HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE

Raised on hip-hop and foster care, defiant city kid Ricky gets a fresh start in the New Zealand countryside. He quickly finds himself at home with his new foster family: the loving Aunt Bella, the cantankerous Uncle Hec, and dog Tupac. When a tragedy strikes that threatens to ship Ricky to another home, both he and Hec go on the run in the bush. As a national manhunt ensues, the newly branded outlaws must face their options: go out in a blaze of glory or overcome their differences and survive as a family.

Equal parts road comedy and rousing adventure story, director Taika Waititi (WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS, upcoming THOR: RAGNORAK) masterfully weaves lively humor with emotionally honest performances by Sam Neill and Julian Dennison.

A hilarious, touching crowd-pleaser, HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE reminds us about the journey that growing up is (at any age) and those who help us along the way.

HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE OPENS IN ST. LOUIS ON FRIDAY, JULY 22ND AT LANDMARK’S TIVOLI!

WAMG invites you to enter for the chance to win TWO (2) seats to the advance screening of HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE on July 20 at 7PM in the St. Louis area.

Answer the following:

A remote Australian antenna, populated by quirky characters, plays a key role in the first Apollo moon landing. Name this Sam Neill film.

TO ENTER ADD YOUR NAME, ANSWER AND EMAIL IN OUR COMMENTS SECTION BELOW.

OFFICIAL RULES:

1. YOU MUST BE IN THE ST. LOUIS AREA THE DAY OF THE SCREENING.

The film is rated PG 13.

Top 5 Films For Bastille Day, July 14

In honor of Bastille Day, July 14, France’s independence day, here is a list of five top French Revolution films (in no particular order). Not all the films are French and not all have to do with THE Revolution. but all celebrate French patriotism or the revolutionary ideals of Liberté, Égalité et Fraternité.

Oddly, there are not a lot of great French films on the Revolution, although it certainly seems a ripe subject for an epic. Still, all these are great films, in the spirit of the day. Vive La France!

DANTON (1983)

The great French actor Gerard Depardieu stars as Danton, one of the early leaders of the Revolution but who fell from power as revolutionary leaders became more radical, in this excellent French film from Polish director Andrzej Wajda. It is considered one of the best films on the Revolution, but it was also a covert jab at the Polish Communist regime of the time.

TALE OF TWO CITIES (1935)

There are several film versions of Englishman Charles Dickens’ novel about the French Revolution, but the 1935 black-and-white version starring Ronald Coleman and Basil Rathbone was nominated for the Best Picture Oscar and many film experts consider it the best screen version.

HISTORY OF THE WORLD, PART 1 (1981)

Although it is only a portion of this Mel Brooks’ comedy classic, it has the craziest French Revolution story. Brooks himself plays both a pampered, oblivious Louis XVI (“It’s good to be the king”) and his peasant lookalike, the “piss-boy.” Chaos, and great comedy, ensues when the Revolution breaks out.

FAREWELL, MY QUEEN (2012)

Many films about the French Revolution focus on the royals at Versailles, including Sofia Coppola’s unsuccessful but gorgeous MARIE ANTOINETTE, but this French costume drama views events through the eyes of a servant in the palace, expected to serve and even die for her queen, although she has more in common with those storming the Bastille.

LES MISERABLES (1935)

A story about an earlier but failed revolution in Paris, but Victor Hugo’s great story touches on the same French themes that led to the Revolution. There are several screen versions, including the 2012 musical version based on the Broadway version of the story and a 2000 English-language French version starring Gerard Depardieu and John Malkovich. The 1935 one was a Best Picture Oscar nominee, stars Fredric March and Charles Laughton and with photography by Greg Toland (Citizen Kane). Hugo’s novel is a long book, and there is also an excellent 1934 French version that was originally released as three films in France, as nearly 3-hour version in the U.S., and later restored as a nearly 5-hour version by the director.

NAPOLEON (1927)

Okay, it is not about the French Revolution but Abel Gance’s great silent epic does focus on a most revolutionary figure in French history, and it is a revolutionary film in cinema history. Without the French Revolution, there would have been no Napoleon, and the film is full of French national pride and epic brilliance by a legendary French director.

CELL Starring John Cusack And Samuel L. Jackson Arrives On DVD, Blu-ray September 27

Experience action-packed terror as two men race against the clock to stop a horde of rabid killers as their city descends into apocalyptic madness in the pulse-pounding thriller, CELL, arriving on Blu-ray (plus Digital HD), DVD (plus Digital), and Digital HD on September 27 from Lionsgate. The film is currently available On Demand.

Based on Stephen King’s chilling book, the film stars John Cusack (Love & Mercy) alongside Oscar® nominee Samuel L. Jackson (Best Supporting Actor, Pulp Fiction, 1994) and Stacy Keach (The Bourne Legacy). Cell was directed by Tod Williams from a screenplay by Stephen King and Adam Alleca. The home entertainment release of Cell contains audio commentary with the director and a look behind the scenes of the film in the “To Cell and Back” featurette. The Cell Blu-ray and DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $24.99 and $19.98, respectively.

Stephen King’s best-selling novel is brought to terrifying life in this mind-blowing thriller starring John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson. At the Boston airport, Clay (Cusack) witnesses a scene of chaotic mayhem when an electronic signal turns hundreds of cell phone users into rabid killers. Desperate to find his estranged wife and son, Clay teams with a train driver (Jackson) to battle the horde of murderous “phoners” as the city descends into apocalyptic madness.

CAST:
John Cusack               Love & Mercy, Being John Malkovich, Chi-Raq
Samuel L. Jackson      Pulp Fiction, The Hateful Eight, The Avengers
Isabelle Fuhrman         The Hunger Games, Orphan
Owen Teague             Wild in Blue, Echoes of War, TV’s “Bloodline”
Clark Sarullo                Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
Anthony Reynolds      The Hunger Games, Iron Man 3
Erin Elizabeth Burns    TV’s “Stan Against Evil”
and Stacy Keach        TV’s “Prison Break,” The Bourne Legacy

BLU-RAY/DVD/DIGITAL SPECIAL FEATURES*

Audio Commentary with Director Tod Williams
“To Cell and Back” Featurette

*Subject to Change

PROGRAM INFORMATION
Year of Production: 2016
Title Copyright: Cell © 2014 CELL Film Holdings, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Artwork & Supplementary Materials © 2016 Saban Films LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Type: Theatrical Release
Rating: R for Disturbing Violent Content, Terror, Brief Sexuality and Language
Genre: Thriller, Action
Closed-Captioned: None
Subtitles: English and Spanish; English SDH
Run Time: 98 Minutes
Blu-ray Format: 1080P High Definition, 16×9 Widescreen (2.40:1) Presentation
DVD Format: 16×9 Widescreen (2.40:1) Presentation
Blu-ray Audio: English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio™
DVD Audio Status: English 5.1 Dolby Digital Audio

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