There was a chance that when they pushed that button, they’d destroy the world.
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Written and directed by Christopher Nolan, OPPENHEIMER is an IMAX®-shot epic thriller that thrusts audiences into the pulse-pounding paradox of the enigmatic man who must risk destroying the world in order to save it.
The film stars Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer and Emily Blunt as his wife, biologist and botanist Katherine “Kitty” Oppenheimer. Oscar® winner Matt Damon portrays General Leslie Groves Jr., director of the Manhattan Project, and Robert Downey, Jr. plays Lewis Strauss, a founding commissioner of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission.
Academy Award® nominee Florence Pugh plays psychiatrist Jean Tatlock, Benny Safdie plays theoretical physicist Edward Teller, Michael Angarano plays Robert Serber and Josh Hartnett plays pioneering American nuclear scientist Ernest Lawrence. Oppenheimer also stars Oscar® winner Rami Malek and reunites Nolan with eight-time Oscar® nominated actor, writer and filmmaker Kenneth Branagh.
The cast includes Dane DeHaan (Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets), Dylan Arnold (Halloween franchise), David Krumholtz (The Ballad of Buster Scruggs), Alden Ehrenreich (Solo: A Star Wars Story) and Matthew Modine (The Dark Knight Rises).
L to R: Florence Pugh is Jean Tatlock and Cillian Murphy is J. Robert Oppenheimer in OPPENHEIMER, written, produced, and directed by Christopher Nolan.
Cillian Murphy is J. Robert Oppenheimer in OPPENHEIMER, written, produced, and directed by Christopher Nolan.
The film is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Kai Bird and the late Martin J. Sherwin. The film is produced by Emma Thomas, Atlas Entertainment’s Charles Roven and Christopher Nolan.
OPPENHEIMER is filmed in a combination of IMAX® 65mm and 65mm large-format film photography including, for the first time ever, sections in IMAX® black and white analogue photography.
Nolan’s films, including Tenet, Dunkirk, Interstellar, Inception and The Dark Knight trilogy, have earned more than $5 billion at the global box office and have been awarded 11 Oscars and 36 nominations, including two Best Picture nominations.
OPPENHEIMER, written and directed by Christopher Nolan
Apple TV+ today unveiled the trailer for the highly anticipated limited series “Lisey’s Story,” based on the best-selling novel, and adapted and written by author Stephen King. Starring Academy Award-winner Julianne Moore and Academy Award-nominee Clive Owen, the eight-episode Apple Original series will premiere globally on Friday, June 4, 2021, with the first two episodes, followed by new episodes every Friday.
Based on the best-selling novel by Stephen King, and adapted by the author himself, “Lisey’s Story” is a deeply personal thriller that follows Lisey Landon (Academy Award winner Julianne Moore) two years after the death of her husband, famous novelist Scott Landon (Academy Award nominee Clive Owen). A series of unsettling events causes Lisey to face memories of her marriage to Scott that she has deliberately blocked out of her mind.
One of Owen’s best films is CHILDREN OF MEN, also starring Julianne Moore.
An Apple Original limited series, “Lisey’s Story” is directed by Pablo Larraín, and hails from J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions and Warner Bros. Television. King, Moore and Larraín executive produce alongside Abrams, Ben Stephenson and Juan de Dios Larraín.
Every episode of the series was personally written by King.
Joan Allen, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Dane DeHaan star alongside Moore and Owen.
VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS is writer/director Luc Besson’s latest sci-fi action/adventure film, starring Dane DeHaan and Cara Delevingne as a team of special agents wisecracking and flirting their way through danger as they race to unravel the puzzle of what or who is threatening to destroy the interstellar city of Alpha. The film also stars Clive Owen, Ethan Hawk and singer Rihanna.
VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS is spectacular visually, with one fabulous, colorful, fantastical vision after another, and the film completely delivers on that level.
The 3D action/adventure film is based on a French sci-fi graphic novel series, “Valerian and Laureline,” or just “Valerian.” The long-running comic series, which started in the late ’60s, has influenced a number of films, including French-born Luc Besson’s FIFTH ELEMENT. The comic is popular in Europe and published internationally, but it is less known in the U.S., so it does not get the boost of Marvel films here.
Major Valerian (Dane DeHaan, CURE FOR WELLNESS, CHRONICLE) and Sergeant Laureline (Cara Delevingne, SUICIDE SQUAD) are a team of special agents in the service of human intergalactic security force in the far future. Their boss, the Minister of Defense (award-winning composer Herbie Hancock), sends the team to retrieve a rarity being sold on the black market under the cover of a tourist attraction, a virtual-reality bazaar called Big Market. Immediately after, the pair are suddenly sent to meet with Commander Arun Filitt (Clive Owen, CHILDREN OF MEN) to deal with an evolving threat to the intergalactic city of Alpha, known as “the city of a thousand planets.” A mysterious “dead” area, which sensors cannot penetrate and from which no one returns alive, is growing in Alpha, and Valerian and Laureline are there to solve the mystery and stop the threat to the peaceful city.
Although Valerian is the ranking officer, the two really do work as a team, more like equals, in carrying out their assignments, where they seem somewhere between secret agents and cops. Valerian is the lead operative on the ground while Laureline tracks the operation, supplies a constant stream of intel, provides back-up and runs supporting operations. On assignment, Valerian and Laureline work flawlessly as a team. On a personal level, the two have a flirtatious relationship, with Valerian trying to put the moves on Laureline while she brushes him off with a series of biting quips.
The film is a good but not great sci-fi action movie, one that offers a little adventure fun, a bit of romance, and a lot of visual delight. While the sci-fi adventure film is a banquet of eye-candy, it does not succeed as well on story or character development. Fans of Dane DeHaan are likely to enjoy it but some viewers may feel they get too much Valerian and not enough Alpha, the city mentioned in the title.
Some viewers may have seen the movie’s utterly cool sci-fi trailer, set to the Beatles’ song “Because,” which gives a taste of the film’s beauty and where the song’s line “it blows my mind” is a particularly perfect match for the color-drenched fantasy images. Disappointingly, that classic song is not heard in the movie itself. The movie does open with David Bowie’s “Space Oddity,” over a montage of a history of humans in space, and we also get Bob Marley and the Wailer’s “Jammin’,” but much of the Alexandre Desplat soundtrack is otherwise unremarkable. However, the mind-blowing, gorgeous visuals from the trailer are all there, and more. In fact, the eye-candy is much of the appeal of the film.
While VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS is a banquet of eye-candy, it falls short on the story and character development. Film-goers expecting another LUCY, Luc Besson’s exhilarating sci-fi starring Scarlett Johansson will be disappointed. This new film is more like the director’s FIFTH ELEMENT, a film also inspired by this comic book series, although more loosely. Another difference viewers might note is that this film seems more aimed at a younger audience. It is more a young teen movie than adult to teen fare.
The characters Valerian and Laureline have a kind of millennial feel to them, interacting with casual coolness and a bit of irony, and DeHaan and Delevingne make the most of that. Surprisingly, although we spend a lot of time with Valerian and Laureline, we learn less about who they are than you might think. Instead, the focus is on the romantic tension. The action is good but the plot seems rather standard, and mixes bits of STAR WARS’ Han and Leia vibe with a James Bond-like adventure and touches of AVATAR and GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY.
We learn little about Alpha, the “city of a thousand planets,” much less than expected, although we get a nice visual tour and a little verbal overview. At times, the film feels a bit like an extended version of the canteen sequence in STAR WARS. As fun as that is, it does not offer much plot, mostly atmosphere. You get to meet exotic life-forms and get teasers about intriguing cultures but not enough to satisfy curiosity. Even for the Avatar-like people who play a central role in the plot, we get only the barest glimpse of their culture, mostly that they are peaceful and in harmony with nature.
On the other hand, the film has the benefit of not being ponderously serious all the time, although it by no means reaches GUARDIANS’ level for comic fun. One wished the quips traded between Valerian and Laureline were a bit funnier but Dane DeHaan and Cara Delevingne give it a go and do generate a bit of chemistry. The dialog is not the best and often the film does not give them much to work with.
The best supporting performances come from Ethan Hawk and, surprisingly, Rihanna, in the singer’s first movie role. Hawk makes the most of his very brief appearance as a carnival barker-like pimp, Jolly The Pimp, a character that is comic and memorable. Rihanna plays Bubble, a sexy, shape-shifting creature called a Glamopod who works for Jolly, and helps Valerian in his effort to rescue Laureline (Laureline and Valerian take turns rescuing each other). Rihanna shines in a wonderful scene where she shape-shifts through a steamy performance that is part circus, part stripper and part Liza Minnelli in CABARET, but she also generates a touching sympathy as the enslaved character trying to escape.
Most disappointing is Clive Owen as the Alpha’s commander. The part seems like it should offer some room to work with, but Owen seems to be sleepwalking through the role, apart from shouting in one scene. It is a strange performance from the actor who was so good in CHILDREN OF MEN and other roles. Other parts are played well but without special note by Kris Wu and Rutger Hauer, and John Goodman and Elizabeth Debicki lend voices to a couple of characters.
Fans of Dane DeHaan should enjoy the movie. At 31, American actor Dane DeHaan already has an impressive film resume, including roles in the Beat generation drama KILL YOUR DARLINGS, the Depression-era moonshiner drama LAWLESS, the sci-fi CHRONICLE, the Cianfrance-directed THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES, and as Harry Osborn in THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2. DeHaan starred earlier this year in the atmospheric eerie horror film A CURE FOR WELLNESS. DeHaan headlines this truly international film directed by Frenchman Luc Besson and co-starring with Brits Cara Delevingne and Clive Owen and Barbados-born singer Rihanna.
The fantasy worlds and creatures rendered in astoundingly beautiful visual effects are worth the ticket price alone, dazzling in 3D and an immersive, imaginative delight. Despite its absolutely gorgeous visual world, VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS delivers less sci-fi wonder than it promises. Ranked among this summer’s special effects-laden fantasy offerings, this film is way better than Tom Cruise’s THE MUMMY but not up to GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 2. Still, while this sci-fi comic universe does not have that Marvel comic familiarity to help boost it in the U.S., the source material’s international popularity suggests potential, should director Luc Besson want to give it another go with a sequel.
VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS is the visually spectacular new adventure film from Luc Besson, the legendary director of The Professional, The Fifth Element and Lucy, based on the ground-breaking comic book series which inspired a generation of artists, writers and filmmakers.
In the 28th century, Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne) are a team of special operatives charged with maintaining order throughout the human territories. Under assignment from the Minister of Defense, the two embark on a mission to the astonishing city of Alpha—an ever-expanding metropolis where species from all over the universe have converged over centuries to share knowledge, intelligence and cultures with each other. There is a mystery at the center of Alpha, a dark force which threatens the peaceful existence of the City of a Thousand Planets, and Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the marauding menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe.
Also stars Clive Owen, Rihanna, Ethan Hawke, John Goodman, Herbie Hancock, Kris Wu.
In Theaters July 21, 2017.
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The Weinstein Company has released a brand new trailer for TULIP FEVER
Starring Alicia Vikander, Dane DeHaan, Christoph Waltz, Holliday Grainger, Jack O’Connell, Zach Galifianakis, Matthew Morrison, Tom Hollander, Cara Delevingne, Cressida Bonas, David Harewood and Dame Judi Dench, watch the latest preview below.
17th Century Amsterdam, an orphaned girl (Alicia Vikander) is forcibly married to a rich and powerful merchant (Christoph Waltz) – an unhappy “arrangement” that saves her from poverty. After her husband commissions a portrait, she begins a passionate affair with the painter (Dane DeHaan), a struggling young artist.
Seeking to escape the merchant’s ever-reaching grasp, the lovers risk everything and enter the frenzied tulip bulb market, with the hope that the right bulb will make a fortune and buy their freedom.
Directed by Justin Chadwick, TULIP FEVER will be released August 25.
The action packed and stunning new trailer for Luc Besson’s VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS has landed. Stars Dane DeHaan and Cara Delevingne are joined by Clive Owen, Ethan Hawke and Rihanna in the stunning sci-fi adventure.
VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS is the visually spectacular new adventure film from Luc Besson, the legendary director of The Professional, The Fifth Element and Lucy, based on the ground-breaking comic book series which inspired a generation of artists, writers and filmmakers.
In the 28th century, Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne) are a team of special operatives charged with maintaining order throughout the human territories. Under assignment from the Minister of Defense, the two embark on a mission to the astonishing city of Alpha—an ever-expanding metropolis where species from all over the universe have converged over centuries to share knowledge, intelligence and cultures with each other.
There is a mystery at the center of Alpha, a dark force which threatens the peaceful existence of the City of a Thousand Planets, and Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the marauding menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe.
There’s something in the water, and this time it’s not a young girl with long black hair. Gore Verbinski (THE RING) returns to the murky depths of horror, and the result is a more of a cobbled together Frankenstein monster than a Creature from the Black Lagoon. Some might find this slow-moving creature not quite scary as it languidly lumbers forward, but the ambition of creating something unlike most big-studio horror films right now is a feat that is brilliantly mad.
An eager to please young executive (Dane DeHaan) is sent to retrieve his company’s CEO from an idyllic but mysterious “wellness center” at a remote location in the Swiss Alps. He soon suspects that the spa’s miraculous treatments are not what they seem. A great location in a horror film can go a long way. I for one hold a special place in my black heart for sanatoriums or hospitals. They are always going to be creepy – even in the most mundane films. Verbinski explores every inch of this celadon-colored palace. The building becomes a living breathing character in the story, insomuch that it’s about as interesting to look at but lacking the sense of humanity that the other characters in the film also share.
This is of no fault to lead Dane DeHaan – an impressive actor whose range consistently surprises me. He does his best with the shallow character, while effectively taking the audience on the funhouse ride that Verbinski is more focused on. His scenes where he plays opposite Mia Goth – the daughter of the center’s general director – are quietly charming but feel like they are forced into a story where it doesn’t naturally fit (much like many other elements to the story). That being said, her journey of discovering her femininity and becoming a woman is a breath of fresh air amidst the male dominated cast and austere surroundings.
A CURE FOR WELLNESS is a zealous return to horror for Verbinski that feels like a cross between the aesthetics and execution of late 90’s David Fincher films but with a dash of 40s and 50s horror theatrics. The art direction and cinematography alone make up for the more head-scratching turns and nonsensical explanations that come later on. It’s wacky and not a particularly fun watch, but there’s something in the water that worked for me. While it may take far too long to get to where it’s going (especially when you kinda know where the threat is already), the finale will catch most off guard and will likely be too much of a stretch for some. As much as I savored the lofty approach Verbinski has taken with a major studio horror film, I’d advise those without the patience for old school thrills to tread carefully.
Overall score: 3 1/2 out of 5
A CURE FOR WELLNESS opens in theaters everywhere Friday, February 17th
See the first clip from Gore Verbinski’s A CURE FOR WELLNESS featuring Dane DeHaan and Jason Isaacs!
An ambitious young executive is sent to retrieve his company’s CEO from an idyllic but mysterious “wellness center” at a remote location in the Swiss Alps. He soon suspects that the spa’s miraculous treatments are not what they seem. When he begins to unravel its terrifying secrets, his sanity is tested, as he finds himself diagnosed with the same curious illness that keeps all the guests here longing for the cure. From Gore Verbinski, the visionary director of THE RING, comes the new psychological thriller, A CURE FOR WELLNESS.
20th Century Fox has released new motivating videos and audio messages for director Gore Verbinski’s new psychological thriller, A CURE FOR WELLNESS.
There has been a breakthrough.
Every January, we make promises – to ourselves and others. By February, they are broken, a distant memory. 2017 will be different. Because soon, all of us will be able to take the Cure. And this Cure is forever.
A CURE FOR WELLNESS will be available to everyone on February 17th.
An ambitious young executive is sent to retrieve his company’s CEO from an idyllic but mysterious “wellness center” at a remote location in the Swiss Alps. He soon suspects that the spa’s miraculous treatments are not what they seem.
When he begins to unravel its terrifying secrets, his sanity is tested, as he finds himself diagnosed with the same curious illness that keeps all the guests here longing for the cure.
The film stars Dane DeHaan, Mia Goth and Jason Isaacs. Visionary filmmaker Verbinski is best known for directing the first three films of the PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN film saga, THE RING, and RANGO for which he won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2012.
EuropaCorp has released a brand new teaser trailer for VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS. Rooted in the classic graphic novel series, Valerian and Laureline- visionary writer/director Luc Besson advances this iconic source material into a contemporary, unique and epic science fiction saga.
Check out the teaser trailer below to get a glimpse into this imaginative and breathtaking universe. Starring Dane DeHaan, Cara Delevingne, Clive Owen, Rihanna, Ethan Hawke, John Goodman, Herbie Hancock and Kris Wu. VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS will be in theaters on July 21, 2017.
The teaser trailer features an original master recording by The Beatles, marking the first time a Beatles master has been licensed for use in a movie trailer. Recorded by The Beatles in 1969, “Because” debuted on the Abbey Road album (1969) and “Because” (A Cappella Version), which appears in the VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS teaser trailer made its release debut on The Beatles’ Anthology 3 in 1996.
EuropaCorp and Grow have created a way for you and your readers to share your own thoughts, in real time, by placing reactions right into the teaser trailer! Create your own customized trailer by leaving a comment of 140 characters or less on the Valerian teaser herehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BszXhUjJz00
Rooted in the classic graphic novel series, Valerian and Laureline– visionary writer/director Luc Besson advances this iconic source material into a contemporary, unique and epic science fiction saga.
Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne) are special operatives for the government of the human territories charged with maintaining order throughout the universe. Valerian has more in mind than a professional relationship with his partner- blatantly chasing after her with propositions of romance. But his extensive history with women, and her traditional values, drive Laureline to continuously rebuff him.
Under directive from their Commander (Clive Owen), Valerian and Laureline embark on a mission to the breathtaking intergalactic city of Alpha, an ever-expanding metropolis comprised of thousands of different species from all four corners of the universe. Alpha’s seventeen million inhabitants have converged over time- uniting their talents, technology and resources for the betterment of all. Unfortunately, not everyone on Alpha shares in these same objectives; in fact, unseen forces are at work, placing our race in great danger.
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