GEMINI MAN is an innovative action-thriller starring Will Smith as Henry Brogan, an elite assassin who is suddenly targeted and pursued by a mysterious young operative that seemingly can predict his every move. The film is directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ang Lee and produced by renowned producers Jerry Bruckheimer. David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Don Granger. Also starring are Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Clive Owen, and Benedict Wong.
GEMINI MAN opens everywhere October 11th, but lucky St. Louisans will have the opportunity to see it in advance! There is a screening Tuesday October 8th at 7pm and We Are Movie Geeks has plenty of tickets to giveaway! Just leave a message below with your email address and we’ll contact you later this week. It’s so easy!
GEMINI MAN Will Smith, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Clive Owen, and Benedict Wong and is rated PG-13
“One thing about living in Santa Carla I never could stomach, – all the damn vampires!”
THE LOST BOYS screens this Friday and Saturday nights (October 4th and 5th) at midnight at the Tivoli Theater as part of their ‘Reel Late at the Tivoli’ Midnight series. A facebook invite for this event can be found HERE.
Been feeling a bit under the weather lately? Too many late nights? Keep missing the daytime or having to wear sunglasses when you do make it up before dusk?…… How do you feel about garlic? Crosses? Stakes?
Yes, it’s vampire time again…
It may not be the scariest horror movie of the ‘80s (heck, the ridiculously over-sized 80s hairstyles and mullets on show are probably more frightening than the fangs), but twenty-five years later it’s easier to appreciate director Joel “Bat Nipples” Schumaker ‘s THE LOST BOYS as the first teen vampire movie. Boasting not just one but both of those late 1980s/early ’90s pubescent “pin-ups” called “Corey”, THE LOST BOYS was a sort of brat-packer attempt at the typical vampire/horror flick. It became a pop-culture phenomenon in 1987 thanks to its attractive young stars, offbeat soundtrack, and hip, clever marketing campaign (but it’s never explained why does Corey Haim’s character has a poster of Rob Lowe on his door!).
Recently divorced Diane Wiest moves with her two sons (Jason Patric and Haim) to the California community of Santa Carla, where teenage vampires (headed by Kiefer Sutherland) cruise the boardwalk. These ‘Lost Boys’ (there is a lost girl too, but nobody mentions her) hang from the ceiling of their lair in the ruins of an old hotel, while at night they go out seeking blood in Santa Cruz, known as the Mass Murder Capital of the World. Patric is initiated into the gang, but tries to resist his vampiric urges while his brother calls in Edgar and Alan Frog (Corey Feldman and Jamsion Newlander), gonzo teen vampire hunters from the local comic store, to battle the undead bloodsuckers.
THE LOST BOYS tagline – “Sleep all day. Party all night. Never grow old. Never die. It’s fun to be a vampire.” — perfectly captured its knowing mixture of attitude and gore. Now this weekend you can sleep all day and party all evening at THE LOST BOYS when it screens at the Tivoli in St. Louis this Friday and Saturday nights ( October 4th and 5th ) as part of the ‘Reel Late at the Tivoli’ midnight show.
Here’s the upcoming Reel Late at the Tivoli Line-up
Oct. 11-12 HALLOWEEN (1978)
Oct. 18-19 and Oct. 25-26
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW with live shadow cast, Samurai Electricians!
Boxing Wednesdays. Wrestling on Fridays. Stoker Thompson is on Paradise City’s Wednesday card, fighting after the main event. He’s been 20 years in the game and is sure he’s just one punch away from big paydays. But there’s one thing Stoker doesn’t yet know: his manager wants him to take a dive tonight.
The Set-Up comes out swinging as one of the great films about the so-called sweet science. Robert Wise directs, shaping real-time events into an acclaimed and unsparing film-noir look at the stale-air venues, bloodthirsty fans, ring savagery and delusional dreams of boxing’s palooka world. Robert Ryan embraces perhaps his fi nest screen hour as Stoker. Audrey Totter, an icon of the noir genre like Ryan, plays Stoker’s steadfast wife. In a sport that would take their last flicker of dignity, the Thompsons are reclaiming theirs.
Robert Wise directs film noir icons Robert Ryan and Audrey Totter in this real-time film noir boxing drama that portrays the final fight in palooka pugilist Stoker Thompson’s (Ryan) career. While Stoker’s wife Julie (Totter) implores him to give up the ring, Stoker’s simple credo of “fighters gotta fight” keeps him tied to the squared circle. But Stoker is in the dark about this particular fight – his manager has promised a gangster that Stoker will take a dive. Too bad he didn’t tell Stoker… A miracle of lean and luscious direction, all of The Set-Up’s grit and glory sparkles in this scintillating 1080p HD transfer that packs a wallop. Special Feature: commentary by director Robert Wise and Martin Scorsese.
There’s nothing actively wrong with DreamWorks’s latest, ABOMINABLE, but the end product fell far short of wowing me. After SMALLFOOT and Laika’s MISSING LINK, ABOMINABLE is the third Yeti-centered animated feature in less than a year and I felt I’d seen this all before. Our Yeti-like title character in ABOMINABLE is introduced escaping for a mysterious laboratory. The creature is next seen hiding out on apartment rooftops in Shanghai where he meets teenage Yi (voiced by Chloe Bennet). Yi lives awith her mother and grandmother and has been coping with the recent death of her father by spending her spring break at a series of odd jobs, saving money to take a cross-country journey her dad had promised. Yi becomes determined to help this Yeti find his way back home to Mount Everest, a location he recognizes from a billboard. The pair are joined by Yi’s phone-obsessed neighbor Jin (Tenzing Trainor) and his hyper little cousin Peng (Albert Tsai). They’re all pursued by the rich tycoon Burnish (Eddie Izzard) and his hesitant helper, zoologist Dr. Zara (Sarah Paulson).
The animation in ABOMINABLE is eye-popping and the vocal work is professional. It moves quickly but too often I felt like I was spending time waiting for the obvious plot to follow its inevitable course. By the time it ended, I felt like I’d simply sat through a film that was marking off a checklist: misunderstood kid, misunderstood monster, an older character who’s had meaningful interaction with the beast earlier in life, chases, henchmen, and the usual bromides about friendship, the importance of family, girl power, etc. It’s all perfectly professional but predictable and lacks inspiration.
I’m not the audience for ABOMINABLE. This is a movie for smaller kids who will probably enjoy it for its colorful design and adorable characters. The computer animation offers vistas of well-known Chinese locations such as the Gobi Desert, the Yangtze Valley, and that giant Buddha statue all rendered skillfully. The best modern animated films should work for adults as well as children, but ABOMINABLE is not very funny and failed to hold my interest. Another problem is the creature design. Everest is cute and lovable enough, but so is a fuzzy plush carnival toy, which he resembles. I’m glad he didn’t speak (he sorta grunts and hums), but he lacks the magic and personality of other DreamWorks stars like Toothless or Po or just about any character from Pixar.
Glenda Jackson in A TOUCH OF CLASS is currently available on Blu-ray from Warner Archives
They thought it would be a simple fling. Instead, they got flung. Being free and easy proves neither free nor easy for already-married Steve and divorced Vickie when they fall in love.
George Segal and Glenda Jackson bring the right touch to A Touch of Class, a glossy, grown-up romantic comedy directed and cowritten by Hollywood veteran Melvin Frank (The Court Jester, Li’l Abner). At his harried best teetering between two households, Segal plays sometimes sly, sometimes fumbling Steve. As Vickie, Jackson slings verbal jabs and hotel furnishings with equal glee – and won the second of her two Best Actress Academy Awards®.* The honors for this classiest of romantic romps don’t stop there. The two leads each won Golden Globes®. And the film earned five Oscar® nominations in all, including Best Picture. All in all, it’s entertainment touched by magic.
Director Melvin Frank’s bittersweet comedy romance about an attempted illicit affair between a married American (George Segal) and a divorced Englishwoman (Glenda Jackson) proved a surprise smash hit thanks to its charm, humor and fine performances all around including Paul Sorvino and Hildegard Neil. After a chance encounter, Vickie Allesio (Jackson) and Steve Blackburn (Segal) attempt to have a tryst far from prying eyes in Málaga, but a series of mishaps and muscle spasms throw a monkey wrench into the romance. Growing closer through adversity, they decide to continue their affair back in London, but the relationship takes an unexpectedly serious turn. A Touch of Class arrives looking love-at-first-sight fresh thanks to this new HD master that shines with warmth and immediacy. 16×9 Widescreen.
Jonathan Rhys Meyers in AWAKE is now Available on Blu-ray and DVD
On a quiet evening, a shabby beige sedan speeds down a country highway. Dust and gravel fly through the air when suddenly the car slides out of control into a ravine. Later a man wakes up in a hospital bed with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. His nurse Diana (Francesca Eastwood) is unable to find any identification and refers to him as John Doe (Jonathan Rhys Meyers). The police barge into the hospital, accusing John of being a serial killer responsible for the murder of several young women in the area. As the sergeant ushers John into a private room for questioning, he manages to escape with the help of Diana, who is convinced of his innocence. The fugitives then set off for the last crime scene in search of clues and answers to clear John’s name but the benevolent nurse will soon uncover the shocking truth behind the amnesiac’s identity and the web of deceit that will lead him to a final fight for his survival.
From the four repeating notes of its theme music to its unforgettable tales of the supernatural and the surreal, few television series have reshaped the medium as much as Rod Serling’s “The Twilight Zone.” On November 14, Fathom Events and CBS Home Entertainment celebrate the series’ 60th anniversary with a one-night-only event exclusively in cinemas nationwide.
“The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration” will combine digitally restored versions of six quintessential episodes with an all-new documentary short titled “Remembering Rod Serling” about the life, imagination and creativity of creator Serling, whose thought-provoking introductions continue to mesmerize fans.
Tickets to “The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration” are available beginning Friday, September 27, at www.FathomEvents.com and at participating theater box offices.
“The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration” will be presented in more than 600 movie theaters across the country on Thursday, November 14, at 7:00 p.m. local time through Fathom Events’ Digital Broadcast Network (DBN). A complete list of theater locations will be available September 27 on the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).
While each of the 156 episodes of the mind-bending, sometimes nightmare-inducing, series has a legion of admirers, for this special 60th anniversary presentation, “Twilight Zone” CBS has curated six particularly noteworthy fan favorites to present on the big screen – the first time ever that original episodes of the series, which originally ran from 1959 to 1964, have been presented on the big screen.
“The incredible mind of Rod Serling led to some of the most indelible moments ever created for television, and selecting these episodes was both a great pleasure and a responsibility we took seriously, knowing how much the series means to generations of fans,” said Ken Ross, EVP and general manager of CBS Home Entertainment.
Fathom Events CEO Ray Nutt added, “‘The Twilight Zone’ has inspired many filmmakers and storytellers, so it is a great honor to be able to bring these classic stories to the big screen, and to offer such an incisive look into the mind of the man who created them.”
The six episodes that will be screened as part of “The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration” are:
· “Walking Distance”– Busy and stressed out, Martin Sloan (Gig Young) is a Madison Avenue executive who stops his car at a gas station that isn’t far from the small town where he grew up. Martin decides to walk to Homewood, which he left 25 years ago, where he meets his 11-year-old self, his parents … and learns about the dark side of nostalgia. (Original airdate: Oct. 30, 1959)
· “Time Enough at Last” – Harry Bemis (Burgess Meredith) loves to read. The only problem is, he can find neither the time nor the place for it, and he’s harangued by his boss and his wife for his passion. As sneaks into the bank vault for some reading time, there’s a massive nuclear explosion. With the world gone, Harry has nothing but reading time. There’s just one catch. (Original airdate: Nov. 20, 1959)
· “The Invaders” – An elderly woman (Agnes Moorhead) who lives alone a ramshackle farmhouse hears noises on her roof. When she investigates, she finds what seems to be a flying saucer, and from it emerge two small robots who seem bent on her destruction. She fights them off and destroys their ship, unaware of their true nature. (Original airdate: Jan. 27, 1961)
· “The Monsters are Due on Maple Street” – On a pleasant day, the residents of Maple Street are disturbed by a noise and a tremor. Unsure what to make of it, when young Tommy tells them a story he read about an alien invasion, paranoia descends upon the once-tranquil neighborhood, revealing an unsettling truth about the fragility of humanity. (Original airdate: March 4, 1960)
· “Eye of the Beholder” – Janet Tyler (Maxine Stewart) does not look like everyone else. A horrible disfigurement has traumatized her all her life, and now on her 11th trip to the hospital, her bandages will soon come off. It this surgery to make her “normal” doesn’t work, she will be segregated for life with other afflicted people. The moment of truth is at hand. (Original airdate: Nov. 11, 1960)
· “To Serve Man” – Michael Chambers (Lloyd Bochner) recounts recent events on earth following the arrival of an alien spacecraft. Its occupants seem benevolent, and offer to share technology to provide limitless energy and cure all diseases. Chambers, an encryption specialist, is suspicious, particularly as he examines a book the aliens have left behind. (Original airdate: March 2, 1962)
In addition to the six episodes, this unique celebration of “The Twilight Zone” also features “Remembering Rod Serling,” an all-new documentary that takes viewers into the fertile imagination and life of series creator Serling. It offers a closer look at the life experiences that inspired Serling’s unique blend of thought-provoking and visionary storytelling, from his time as a paratrooper in World War II to his early writing days in live television, and ultimately to the creation of this indelible TV series. Friends, collaborators and members of the Serling family offer insight into the man whose creativity has inspired audiences around the globe for 60 years.
Hirokazu Kore-eda’s DISTANCE (2001)will be screening at Webster University Thursday September 26th at Webster University’s Moore Auditorium (470 East Lockwood). The Film starts at 7:30 pm. A Facebook invite can be found HERE
Doomed by timing but not by quality, Distance had its North American premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2001. The film takes the Aum Shinrikyo sarin gas attacks on the Tokyo subway in 1995 as reference point, here looking at the aftermath of a (fictional) extreme Japanese sect who poisoned Tokyo’s water supply and committed mass suicide some years prior. On the anniversary of the attack, surviving members of the families of the terrorists convene on the lake where the sect members killed themselves, only to discover that in their midst is a member of the cult, Sakata (Tadanobu Asano of Silence and Ichi the Killer), who defected at the last minute.
In Japanese with English subtitles.
Admission is:
$7 for the general public $6 for seniors, Webster alumni and students from other schools $5 for Webster University staff and faculty
Legendary Oscar-winning composer John Williams will be conducting the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra one night only: November 1st. Tickets go on sale September 25th and can be purchased HERE. A Facebook invite for the event can be found HERE
In a career spanning more than five decades, John Williams is one of the most accomplished composers having written more than one hundred film scores and works for the concert stage. From Superman to the Star Wars films, Williams has created iconic soundtracks for generations of music lovers. Don’t miss the legendary film composer John Williams as he shares the podium with Music Director Stéphane Denève in conducting your SLSO for a one-night-only concert filled with Williams’ iconic film music from his prolific career.
A 45-year artistic partnership with director Steven Spielberg has resulted in many of Hollywood’s most acclaimed and successful films including E.T., Schindler’s List, Jaws, Jurassic Park, Close Encounters of the Third Kind and more.
With 51 Oscar nominations, Williams is Motion Picture Academy’s most nominated living person.
Recommended for film enthusiasts.
Proceeds from this special concert with John Williams support the SLSO’s ongoing commitment to the St. Louis region through its educational programs and community initiatives.
Produced by Autumnwood Media and written by Chris Anastasi and Dominic Burns, MADNESS IN THE METHOD stars Jason Mewes (Mallrats), Vinnie Jones (Snatch), Gina Carano (Haywire), Jaime Camil (“Jane the Virgin”), Kevin Smith (Clerks), Danny Trejo (Machete), Stan Lee (in his last onscreen role), Teri Hatcher (Tomorrow Never Dies), Brian O’Halloran (Mallrats), and Dean Cain (God’s Not Dead).
In the film, Mewes, tired of Hollywood’s perception of him, embarks on a quest to reinvent himself as a serious actor. Upon advice from best friend Kevin Smith, Mewes tracks down a highly secretive method-acting book – with disastrous consequences. Joining the star-studded ensemble are David Dastmalchian (Ant-Man), Mickey Gooch, Jr. (How to Be Single), Blake Harrison (The Inbetweeners), Casper Van Dien (Starship Troopers), and Judd Nelson (The Breakfast Club).
Best known as the vocal half of the on-screen comedic duo, Jay and Silent Bob, Mewes has reprised his role as the celebrated character, “Jay,” in a number of films. With cult-fans following his controversial antics, Mewes has captured audiences with rebellious banter against his unspoken other half and longtime friend, Kevin Smith (Silent Bob). Since the beginning of the duo’s offbeat work together, Mewes and Smith have continued to build on their beloved character driven roles from the Jay and Silent Bob series. Most recently, the duo wrapped Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, which is scheduled for release later this year.
