Lizzy Caplan and Antony Starr star in the upcoming horror movie COBWEB.
Eight-year-old Peter is plagued by a mysterious, constant tap, tap from inside his bedroom wall – a tapping that his parents insist is all in his imagination. As Peter’s fear intensifies, he believes that his parents (Caplan and Starr) could be hiding a terrible, dangerous secret and questions their trust. And for a child, what could be more frightening than that?
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COBWEB opens in theaters July 21st. The film is from writer Chris Thomas Devlin (TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE), producers Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen and directed by Samuel Bodin who helmed the very scary Netflix TV Series “Marianne.” Check it out as it’s a must-see for horror-fans and filled with jump-scares, a clever script and definitely leaves the viewer wanting another season.
Earlier this year on Superbowl Sunday, Netflix shocked viewers, and the press, with the latest film in the CLOVERFIELD universe with CLOVERFIELD PARADOX. The sci-fi movie was met with mixed reviews, but the surprise and how it was promoted during the Superbowl was very clever and inspired.
Watch a father’s nightmares unfold as the planet is invaded in Netflix’s new trailer for EXTINCTION, starring Michael Peña (END OF WATCH, ANT-MAN, THE MARTIAN) and Lizzy Caplan (Masters of Sex, NOW YOU SEE ME 2) and directed by Ben Young.
A working class father of the future faces recurring dreams of destruction by an unknown force. When his unwanted nightmares begin to affect his relationship with his family, he soon realizes they may be the key to a horrible reality, as a relentless alien attack begins to destroy the Earth.
As the invaders’ assault progresses, he is forced to find both the strength to protect his family and an understanding of who he truly is.
“It’s still the same old story…”, but told it a new way. That old story being one of a couple that finds romance during wartime. In the case of this new film, that time is the early 1940’s, soon after the US entered World War II. There have been lots of great romances set in that period, such as THE ENGLISH PATIENT and, of course, CASABLANCA. As a matter of fact, this new film begins in that exact locale. But while other movies would do the final fade-out with its stars driving off into the desert (usually toward the setting sun), this tale’s drama is just starting. That drama is when two people from different worlds are united by a global threat, then soon become more than a couple ALLIED by war.
The aforementioned desert fills the screen in the film’s opening shot. French Morocco’s hills and dunes are the landing spot for a lone parachutist. Soon he’s picked up by a local driving a battered dusty sedan. The driver gives his passenger, Canadian pilot/special agent Max Vartan (Brad Pitt), a package containing finely tailored suits and several bits of I.D. (passport, etc.). Arriving in Casablanca, he changes clothes and heads into a bar to meet, for this first time, the agent posing as his wife. She is French resistance fighter Marianne Beausejour (Marion Cotillard), who has spent the last few weeks setting up their “cover identities” as sophisticated “ex-pats” and has become part of the town’s high society inner circle. This will earn them an invite to a fancy reception, which is the goal of their mission. While they train and prepare, Max and Marianne engage in playful banter, as they try to deny their mutual attraction. Until one day their defensive barriers melt away. When the mission is over, they cannot go their separate ways. Max returns to London where he works on bringing Marianne through the proper immigration channels. After many months, they are reunited and are soon wed. As they begin a family, Max is given a devastating assignment by a “V” agent conducting an internal investigation. This new mission may destroy his new-found happiness. Can he bring himself to complete it?
For a modern film with all the subject and setting of an “old-fashioned” “golden age” Hollywood movie, who could they cast that would emit the high-powered glamorous star power of a Bogie and Bacall or a Gable and Lombard.? Well, the producers have got a good 21st Century version in Pitt and Cotillard. Pitt brings a stoic world-weary quality to the determined soldier. He studies every new person, scans every new setting in order to be in control of every situation. This makes his second act conflict so powerful. Max is not in control any longer. Too much is left to chance, things are out of his hands. Plus the interminable waiting is unbearable.Pitt shows us that Max is only in his element when the bullets are flying. Cotillard’s Marianne is an excellent sparring partner and social guide to him. She’s confident, smart, and unwilling to defer to Max. We understand why she’s charmed the upper crust of Morocco, while learning their habits and foibles. Domesticity doesn’t dull her wits in the least. She can still read Max like a book. They make for the sexiest, most charming spy duo since, well, MR. & MRS. SMITH. The pair is superbly supported by Jared Harris, bulldog tough and sympathetic as Max’s commander Frank Heslop and Lizzy Caplan as Max’s concerned solider sister Bridget, whose open Lesbian lifestyle doesn’t seem to offend a soul.
Following up last year’s spectacular, but little scene THE WALK, veteran director Robert Zemeckis gives the story a classic movie sheen, balancing the mood-drenched dialogue exchanges with pulse-pounding action sequences. The opening mission and a jail assault are true “nail-biters”. More importantly, he knows how to linger on a look of longing or a smouldering glance. Zemeckis somehow makes being stranded in a sandstorm improbably sexy. Of course, the swooning subtle score by Alan Silvestri and the warm lush cinematography from Don Burgess add much to the mood. Oh, and that 1940’s mood is expertly recreated by a score of terrific artists. Special kudos should go to costume designer Joanna Johnston who makes Pitt and Cotillard a dazzling power couple. She glides through the mayhem in a shimmering variety of vintage gowns, while he goes from jaunty beige three-piece suits and fedoras to an impeccable black tuxedo. In one sequence they stroll through the streets evoking the Lazlos heading to the Blue Parrot in the 1943 iconic flick. Steven Knight’s script is particularly strong in those early scenes, while the pace slows a bit much during the last act making the film seem too long (just a tad over two hours). Still, if you’re in the mood for a modern take on a “late show” staple that sparkles with high “star” wattage then join Pitt and Cotillard’s alliance in ALLIED.
ALLIED is the story of intelligence officer Max Vatan (Brad Pitt), who in 1942 North Africa encounters French Resistance fighter Marianne Beausejour (Marion Cotillard) on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Reunited in London, their relationship is threatened by the extreme pressures of the war.
Directed by Robert Zemeckis, ALLIED opens in theaters November 23, 2016.
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RATING: R for violence, some sexuality/nudity, language and brief drug use.
Brad Pitt plays Max Vatan and Marion Cotillard plays Marianne Beausejour in the first teaser trailer for ALLIED from Paramount Pictures.
Directed by Robert Zemeckis, ALLIED is the story of intelligence officer Max Vatan (Pitt), who in 1942 North Africa encounters French Resistance fighter Marianne Beausejour (Cotillard) on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Reunited in London, their relationship is threatened by the extreme pressures of the war.
Paramount Pictures has released a first photo from Robert Zemeckis’ ALLIED starring Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard.
ALLIED is the story of intelligence officer Max Vatan (Pitt), who in 1942 North Africa encounters French Resistance fighter Marianne Beausejour (Cotillard) on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Reunited in London, their relationship is threatened by the extreme pressures of the war.
“It was crucial for Brad and Marion to not only begin rehearsing together before the shoot, but they also spent a lot of time developing their characters with the director, Robert Zemeckis,” producer Graham King says about the lead-up to filming. He told People magazine “by the time we got to set, it was really amazing to see these characters already feel lived in and real.”
Also starring Lizzy Caplan and Matthew Goode, the film hits theaters this awards season on November 23rd.
NOW YOU SEE ME 2 brings back the Four Horsemen, not the Biblical figures of Armageddon but the four magician/illusionists from the first film, who used magic to reveal corporate misbehaviorand redistribute a little wealth.
The magicians from the first film, who call themselves the Four Horseman, return, again played by Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, but joined by a new magician played by Lizzy Caplan. Last time the magicians used their skill as illusionists in a Robin Hood-type heists to expose corporate bad guys, which put them on the run from the FBI. A year later, the Horsemen must re-emerge to thwart an evil tech wizard, Walter Mabry (Daniel Radcliffe), who seeks to control the world through a chip to control the world’s computers. That mission takes them to Macau, China, and the oldest magic shop in the world. To accomplish their goal, the Horseman have to stage the biggest illusion yet.
Magic fans have to relish this stuff. Like the 2013 NOW YOU SEE ME, the magic is the main point. If the original film did not draw you in like a carnival barker, you probably want to skip this magic mystery/adventure sequel.
Like stage illusions, there is little that is real about NOW YOU SEE ME 2. This second film has more of a plot, a kind of kid-friendly mystery about a secret organization and a plot by a villain, played by Daniel Radcliffe, in which all kinds of improbable things take place. The cast also includes Mark Ruffalo, Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman, in a globe-trotting adventure. The cast seems to be having a ball in this film, particularly Daniel Radcliffe who is busily chewing scenery as the villain. Woody Harrelson gets to have fun with a double role, also playing his evil twin.
The plot, which seems aimed at a younger audience, is kind of fun but not terribly original or rational. It is best to take this story as a tongue-in-cheek fantasy; trying to see anything probable or real about it is sure to just give one a headache.
Of course the real point is the magic. Like, the first film, there are some real magic experts behind this film, particularly its co-producer, illusionist David Copperfield. Big illusions are the main thrill but classic magic tricks like three card monty and some sleight-of-hand also get some of the spotlight.
Director Jon M. Chu, who directed Step Up 2 and Step Up 3D, replaced the original director Louis Leterrier, but does a nice job presenting the magic. He has been tapped to direct the third film in the series. The ending sets up for that next sequel by making the Horseman into something like a Marvel super hero team. Whether the series continues depends mostly on the audience for its magical illusions on screen.
For fans of the first film, or of magic in general, NOW YOU SEE ME 2 is a treat. But if stage illusionists hold no, er, magic for you or you are looking for believable story, you can safely pass on this film.
NOW YOU SEE ME 2 opens in theaters on June 10th, 2016
The master magicians known as the Four Horsemen return for their most daring and astounding caper ever, elevating the limits of stage illusion to new heights in hopes of clearing their names and exposing the ruthlessness of a dangerous tech magnate.
One year after their astonishing Robin Hood-style magic shows win the public’s adulation and confound the FBI, the quartet resurfaces for a dazzling comeback performance that will make their previous escapades seem like child’s play. With the help of FBI Special Agent Dylan Rhodes (Mark Ruffalo), the Horsemen — J. Daniel Atlas (Jesse Eisenberg), Merritt McKinney (Woody Harrelson), Jack Wilder (Dave Franco) and new addition Lula (Lizzy Caplan) — mount a meticulously planned surprise appearance, in hopes of exposing corrupt tech tycoon Owen Case (Ben Lamb).
But their scheme backfires, exposing Dylan’s involvement with the Horsemen and sending all five of them back on the run. To regain their freedom and their reputations they are forced by wealthy recluse Walter Mabry (Daniel Radcliffe) to recover an unimaginably powerful computer chip stolen by his treacherous former business partner — none other than Owen Case.
The Horsemen soon find themselves once again squaring off against unscrupulous businessman Arthur Tressler (Michael Caine) and professional skeptic Thaddeus Bradley (Morgan Freeman) as they attempt to accomplish the most difficult heist of their careers — but even they cannot anticipate the ultimate surprise awaiting them.
NOW YOU SEE ME 2 stars Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network, Zombieland), Mark Ruffalo (The Avengers, Shutter Island), Woody Harrelson (“True Detective,” The Hunger Games), Dave Franco (21 Jump Street, Neighbors), Daniel Radcliffe (the Harry Potter franchise, Swiss Army Man), Lizzy Caplan (“Masters of Sex,” Cloverfield), Jay Chou, Sanaa Lathan, with Michael Caine (Inception, Interstellar) and Morgan Freeman (London has Fallen, Million Dollar Baby).
The film is directed by Jon M. Chu (Step Up 2: The Streets, G. I. Joe: Retaliation) from a screenplay by Ed Solomon (Now You See Me, Men in Black), story by Ed Solomon & Peter Chiarelli (The Proposal, Eagle Eye), and based on characters created by Boaz Yakin & Edward Ricourt.
NOW YOU SEE ME 2 opens on June 10.
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The filmmakers behind NOW YOU SEE ME Me 2 brought in the world’s foremost magicians to help create real-life illusions that boggle the mind. What is your favorite magic trick to watch being performed?
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Get ready for their second act. THE FOUR HORSEMEN (Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Lizzy Caplan) return for another mind-bending adventure, elevating the limits of stage illusion to new heights and taking them around the globe.
The teaser trailer has arrived for NOW YOU SEE ME 2.
One year after outwitting the FBI and winning the public’s adulation with their Robin Hood-style magic spectacles, the illusionists resurface for a comeback performance in hopes of exposing the unethical practices of a tech magnate.
The man behind their vanishing act is none other than Walter Mabry (Daniel Radcliffe), a tech prodigy who threatens the Horsemen into pulling off their most impossible heist yet. Their only hope is to perform one last unprecedented stunt to clear their names and reveal the mastermind behind it all.
NOW YOU SEE ME 2 is directed by Jon M. Chu (GI JOE: RETALIATION) from a script by Pete Chiarelli and Ed Solomon. Producers are Bobby Cohen, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci.
From Jonathan Levine, the acclaimed director of 50/50, comes the new comedy THE NIGHT BEFORE. Ethan (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), Isaac (Seth Rogen) and Chris (Anthony Mackie) have been friends since childhood, and for a decade, their yearly Christmas Eve reunion has been an annual night of debauchery and hilarity. Now that they’re entering adulthood, the tradition is coming to an end, and to make it as memorable as possible, they set out to find the Nutcracka Ball – the Holy Grail of Christmas parties.
THE NIGHT BEFORE stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, Anthony Mackie, Lizzy Caplan, Jillian Bell, Mindy Kaling, and Michael Shannon.
The film will be released in theaters nationwide on November 20, 2015.
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Seth Rogen says THE NIGHT BEFORE “is truly a Christmas movie, and it has everything that people expect from a Christmas movie.”
Which much-loved Christmas film is celebrating
its 25th Anniversary this year?
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THE NIGHT BEFORE has been rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America for drug use and language throughout, some strong sexual content and graphic nudity.
