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Rutger Hauer in SPLIT SECOND Makes Its Long-Awaited Debut Blu-ray August 11th

” The only thing we know for sure is that he’s *not* a vegetarian”

MVD ENTERTAINMENT IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE NORTH AMERICAN HIGH DEFINITION DEBUT OF THE 1992 SCI-FI ACTION CULT CLASSIC “SPLIT SECOND” ON BLU-RAY IN AN ULTIMATE COLLECTOR’S EDITION.

In the year 2008, the cops are better armed than before, but nothing has prepared them for this. Swift, sharp-clawed and deadly, something moves among them on the streets, in the alleyways, on the rooftops, tearing out human hearts and devouring them. Maverick cop “Harley” Stone (Rutger Hauer) lost his partner to the beast, and now it looks like his girlfriend Michelle (Kim Cattrall) is next on the killer’s list. Even in the future, there aren’t guns big enough to stop the creature’s deadly force, but Stone has no choice. Teamed with rookie detective Durkin (Alastair Duncan), Stone must stalk the edge of his own sanity if he is to destroy the rampaging Evil on the outside and banish the very real demons within . . . It could all be over in a SPLIT SECOND. SPLIT SECOND boasts an all-star cast that includes Rutger Hauer (Blade Runner, The Hitcher), Kim Cattrall (Big Trouble in Little China, Sex and the City) and Alastair Duncan (The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo), with an all-star supporting cast that includes Academy Award® Nominees* Michael J. Pollard (Tango & Cash) and Pete Postlethwaite (Inception). From director Tony Maylam (The Burning), “Split Second” features creature design effects by Stephen Norrington (Blade) and a screenplay written by Gary Scott Thompson (The Fast and The Furious). MVD Rewind Collection has teamed up with 101 Films to bring collectors a fully loaded special edition. Starting with a brand new high definition presentation overseen by Joe Rubin, the main feature is presented in its original 1.85:1 aspect ratio, newly scanned, restored and color graded in 4K from the 35MM internegative, with uncompressed 2-channel stereo audio. “Split Second” is packed with hours of bonus material produced by 101 Films exclusively for the US (and the UK) including brand new cast and crew interviews, new audio commentary, and rarely seen 1992 legacy features, an alternative cut of the film, deleted scenes, promos and more! SPLIT SECOND: COLLECTOR’S EDITIONSPECIAL FEATURES

High Definition (1080p) presentation of the main feature in its original 1.85:1 aspect ratio, newly scanned, restored and color graded in 4K from the 35MM internegative
Audio: 2.0 LPCM Stereo
English Subtitles
NEW! Audio Commentary by action film historian Mike Leeder and filmmaker Arne Venema
NEW! “Great Big Bloody Guns!” Producer Laura Gregory & Actor Alastair (Neil) Duncan on Split Second (HD, 27:25)
NEW! “Call Me Mr. Snips!” An Interview with Composer Stephen W. Parsons (HD, 22:21)
NEW! “Stay In Line!” An Interview with Line Producer Laurie Borg (HD, 23:02)
NEW! “More Blood!” An Interview with Creature Effects Designer Cliff Wallace (HD, 32:03)
NEW! “Shoot Everything!” An Interview with Cinematographer Clive Tickner (HD, 18:57)
Original 1992 Split Second “Making of” featurette that includes interviews with stars Rutger Hauer, Kim Cattrall, Alastair (Neil) Duncan, Michael J. Pollard, Writer Gary Scott Thompson and more! (SD, 6:26)
Original 1992 behind the scenes featurette with effects creator Stephen Norrington, cast and crew (SD, 3:41)
Split Second Japanese Cut, full frame with burnt-in Japanese subtitles (SD, 95:00)
Deleted Scenes from the Japanese Cut (English, burnt-in Japanese subtitles) (SD, 4:42)
7 Promotional TV Clips (SD)
U.S. VHS Home Video Promo (SD, 2:34)
Theatrical Trailer (SD, 2:15)
MVD EXCLUSIVE: Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by The Dude Designs created exclusively for this release
Collectible Mini-Poster featuring original VHS style artwork

Exclusive for North America, the MVD Rewind Collection Collector’s edition of SPLIT SECOND features newly commissioned artwork by The Dude Designs on both the wrap and a limited edition slipcover. Also exclusive for MVD’s North American release will be reversible wrap featuring a stylized version of the original VHS artwork that will also be featured on a mini-poster insert.

Eric D. Wilkinson oversaw this project on behalf of MVD. “Collectors have been waiting for this release for a long time. While MVD licensed this film almost two years ago, as a fellow collector, it was important to me to get this release right. At the time of the acquisition, MVD was originally provided with an older HD master, but I felt we could do better. With the help of Joe Rubin, we began a search for the best materials to scan. Once we had a beautiful new master I then reached out to 101 Films, who control the rights to Split Second in the UK, and we worked together creating new bonus materials and locating classic material in order to make this truly the definitive release of ‘Split Second” in both North America and the UK. I want to thank the 101 Films team for all of their hard work and thank the fans for their continued support of our collectors’ label. I promise it was worth the wait!”

Rutger Hauer Dead at 75. Here’s Our 2016 WAMG Interview With the Actor.

R.I.P. Roy Batty. BLADE RUNNER, HOBO WITH A SHOTGUN, SIN CITY, NIGHTHAWKS, and so many more. Beloved actor Rutger Hauer died July 19th at his home in the Netherlands after a brief illness. He was 75. In 2016, Mr. Hauer took the time to talk to We Are Movie Geeks about his career, and DRAWING HOME, the film he was promoting at the time.

Interview conducted by Tom Stockman November 8th, 2016.

Co-starring in DRAWING HOME is veteran actor Rutger Hauer, who has an international reputation for playing everything from romantic leads to action heroes to sinister villains. Hauer began his career in Dutch films, often collaborating with director Paul Verhoeven on films such as SPETTERS, THE SOLDIER OF ORANGE, and TURKISH DELIGHT. Hauer came to Hollywood in the early ’80s and has co-starred in many popular films including NIGHTHAWKS, BLADE RUNNER, THE HITCHER, LADYHAWKE, and HOBO WITH A SHOTGUN. In DRAWING HOME, Hauer plays wildlife artist Carl Rungius.

Tom Stockman: Have you seen the final cut of DRAWING HOME?

Rutger Hauer: Yes I have. I know it took them a while to finally get it edited, but I did see it and I was very impressed with it.

TS: What attracted you to the role of wildlife artist Carl Rungius?

RH: The producer had called me and asked me if I wanted to work on this film. I Skyped the director Markus Rupprecht and read the script and I thought this character was very strong. I liked the script and I thought I could do something with it He was a first-time director and he was wonderful to work with. Everybody was. It was an easy decision to make.

TS: Did you enjoy filming up there in the Canadian Rockies?

RH: Yes, it’s beautiful there. You can’t describe the Canadian Rockies in just a few words.

TS: Was it cold?

RH: Very cold. Crispy.

TS: Had you filmed in that part of the world before?

RH: I’ve been there. I’ve mostly been up there to ski though. I participated once in a VIP skiing race right there in Banff, but I’ve never filmed a movie in that part of the world.

TS: Did you do a lot of research on this artist Carl Rungian before you played him?

RH: Not really. I just took the script and the director and I talked about what he needed from me and I followed his hand. And that was enough. I did look at some books of paintings done by him but we didn’t have a lot of prep time. I saw a picture of him and I mentioned to somebody that it would be great if I could wear a coat similar to what he was wearing in that photo. They had the coat on the set the next day.

TS: Do you enjoy playing real life characters?

RH: Absolutely. It doesn’t get better than playing someone with a real history.

TS: Let’s talk about the scene near the end of the film where your character looks at the camera and recites a poem. I interviewed producers Allan Neuwirth and Margarethe Baillou and they said that you had written that poem.

RH: Yes, it was after I finished filming my scenes. I had been looking for a poem by an American Indian. I found a good one and tried to connect with the writer of this poem, but could never get a response from him. I decided to write a poem myself that expressed some of the same things. After I filmed, I went to the set to say goodbye to everyone, and I mentioned to the producers that I had written this poem. They asked if they could film me reciting it, so that’s what they did. It made sense being in the film and it was nice that it ended up in the final version.

TS: It does fit right in. Were you surprised that it ended up in the final film?

RH: Very surprised.

TS: Have you ever played a poet in a film?

RH: No, I’ve played artists before but never a poet. I do love poetry and now and then I like to write my own.

TS: Some of your dialogue in BLADE RUNNER is somewhat poetic. Did you write any of your own dialogue for that film?

RH: Just one line, but it’s the one line that so many remember.

TS: “All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain”. That’s yours isn’t it?

RH: Yes. I’m so glad that so many people are able to recite that.

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TS: Have you ever been to St. Louis before?

RH: No, I haven’t really been to the Midwest or southern part of the United States. I’ve never even been to Texas or New Orleans. There are so many places I would like to visit. St. Louis is still on my list.

TS: Have you seen Paul Verhoeven’s new film ELLE?

RH: No, I have not seen that yet. I’m very curious and I’m dying to see it. I’ve heard good things about it.

rut4 — *_{Rutger Hauer in Paul Verhoeven’s FLESH + BLOOD}*

TS: You collaborated with the director Paul Verhoeven on Dutch films several times early in your career but you haven’t worked with him since FLESH + BLOOD in 1986. Would you like to work with him again?

RH: Yes, we’re both trying to make that work. We both want to.

TS: What is the Dutch film industry like today?

RH: We have a fund that comes from the government that works for filmmakers trying to get their start. They are making some films there. I will say, even though I am Dutch, I don’t think they travel very well. Filmmakers struggle with the fact that if it’s not Dutch enough, they won’t get the money to make it. I’m fighting them on that, hoping that they will open up a bit. We need to go out into the world with our films.

TS: When you were growing up in the Netherlands, was it easy for you to see American films?

RH: Yes it was.

TS: Did you have some favorite American movie stars when you were young?

RH: Yes, I really admired Burt Lancaster and Tony Curtis and Kirk Douglas. I was a big fan of Marlon Brando. When I was very young, I was a big fan of Audie Murphy, who mostly did war movies. There were also a lot of French movies that played in the Netherlands at that time. It was nice. There was always a lot of movies for me to see growing up.

TS: You have directed a couple of short films. Have you ever had the desire to direct a feature yourself?

RH: Yes. We’re working on a script now that I hope to put in production and direct myself next year. It’s a good script. I think we’re really going to go somewhere with it.

TS: That sounds interesting. What genre will this film be?

RH: I’d call it a thriller. A psychological thriller.

TS: I’ve read that they are currently filming the sequel to BLADE RUNNER. Were you approached to be involved in that project?

RH: No I was not.

TS: Is that something you would like to have done?

RH: No. You have to be kind though. You really just can’t say yes or no to anything that you haven’t read. I don’t know what they’re going to do with this new BLADE RUNNER. I’m certainly curious, but I’ll just have to wait and see. I don’t know what to think of it really.

TS: What’s next for Rutger Hauer?

RH: I Don’t know yet. I’ve got some projects in the works, but I’m not filming anything right now. Everything is still above ground.

TS: Very good. Well I really enjoyed your performance in DRAWING HOME, and I’ve enjoyed you in so many films over the decades. Good luck with all of your future projects.

RH: Thanks a lot. I’ve enjoyed talking to you

THE SISTERS BROTHERS – Review

To paraphrase a familiar radio and TV character’s beloved intro, it’s time to “return to those thrilling days of yesteryear”. Yes thrilling and truly dangerous. That would be the very wild West, that is the Western United States and territories of the mid-nineteenth century. Modern moviegoers don’t get much of a chance to see a real “oater” since Westerns became more sporadic, perhaps supplanted in the late 1970’s by the Science Fiction-set fantasies. It’s been almost a year since HOSTILES came galloping into multiplexes. And now another filmmaker “saddles up” for this new story of gunplay in the sagebrush. So, who is tackling the most American of movie backdrops? Why it’s celebrated French writer/director of A PROPHET and DHEEPAN Jacques Audiard (born in Paris, no less) who offers a very unique look at the deadly duo who menaced the prairie, the men known as THE SISTERS BROTHERS.

Their story begins in 1851 at a near-deserted ranch in the dead of night. The two brothers, Eli (John C. Reilly) and Charlie (Joaquin Phoenix), burst in on a disparate group of men, Gunshots echo over the land, and the peaceful setting is soon a blazing inferno. Next morning, Charlie confers with their boss, the rich property owner known as The Commodore. The Sisters Brothers have little time to rest as they are given their next assignment. An aspiring prospector named Herman Kermit Warm (Riz Ahmed) has skipped out on a loan and needs to be brought in by any means necessary. Another member of the team of enforcers, scout John Morris (Jake Gyllenhaal) has gone ahead to track Warm. Morris will leave word for the men along the trail to San Francisco. Eli and Charlie bicker (as brothers are wont) as they ride through the lush hills and forests, managing to escape death, both from the wildlife and from the residents of an oft-kilter village named, of all things, Mayfield. Their adventures are intercut with the unexpected friendship of Morris and Warm, who hopes to use his scientific skills with a chemical mixture to easily scoop up gold nuggets from the riverbeds. When all four finally meet, the brothers mull over a life-changing decision. Should they continue to be The Commodore’s enforcers, or should they start a new life with Morris and Warm, a life more gentle, and finally put down roots in the land of opportunity that is old California? And will their boss send others to bring them back, just as the Sisters Brothers hope to hang up their holsters forever?

Though he’s saddled (sorry) with the role of the quieter sibling, John C. Reilly’s superb performance really carries this tale of redemption. His Eli has the most complex character “arc”, going from listless “gun for hire” through a realization that he just can’t keep living this way. Though he’s entering the “twilight” of his life, Reilly shows us how an uncultured man is open to change and eager to “better” himself. This is best shown in a sequence in which Eli discovers and is fascinated by the miraculous new invention of the toothbrush, along with its foaming powder (this is echoed later as he is stunned at the wonders of the “water closet”). Just as he amuses us, Reilly pulls at our heartstrings as Eli longs for a true “pure” love, with a red scarf to remind him of that missed chance at bliss. Reilly’s great in the “goofball” misfits of the Will Ferrell team-ups, but here he truly gets to show the range of his talents. Oh, and he is part of an engaging team in his pairing with the “wild card” Charlie played with verve by Phoenix. He’s coarse and crude, but he’s hiding a truly horrific family secret. Unfortunately, Charlie’s drunken swagger is too similar to Phoenix’s recent role as the inebriated cartoonist in DON’T WORRY, HE WON’T GET FAR ON FOOT. Speaking of duos, this film marks an unexpected reunion of the stars of 2014’s cult classic NIGHTCRAWLER. Oddly the two actors seem to be more “in sync’ this time around. Gyllenhaal’s Morris and Ahmed’s Warm are articulate, thoughtful men who are often “out of place’, maybe two “fish out of water” in the brutal and violent West. Like Eli, Morris has that “itch” and the level-headed Warm draws him into another life option (but nothing like Gyllanhaal’s last Western, the one on the mountain). This film also offers several great, almost cameos, roles wonderfully realized by rising star Alison Tolman (TV’s “Fargo”) and screen veterans Carol Kane and Rutger Hauer (don’t blink).

Audiard’s confident direction (you’d think he had a couple of “horse operas” under his gunbelt) keeps this sprawling saga moving at a brisk clip for the first hour or so. That opening range “raid’ is a real corker, with pistol blasts suddenly lighting up the silent darkness. It concludes with a fiery image that’s so beautiful and horrific it may visit your dreams (nightmares, more likely). That same’s true for the eerie interlude at the saloon/brothel of Mayfield, making us wonder if the “hole in the wall” escaped Purgatory or Hell itself. Unfortunately, the movie’s momentum slackens when the teams join forces on the riverbanks and “gold fever’ strikes. Perhaps about 15 or twenty minutes could have been excised from the screenplay by Audiard and Thomas Bidegain which adapts the lauded novel by Patrick DeWitt. But it’s got a subtle, haunting score by Alexandre Desplat which works so well with the majestic cinematography by Benoit Debie. Their work, along with Reilly’s compelling performance, carries the film through the rough spots of the long, winding trail. It’s not another SHANE or THE SEARCHERS, but the legend of THE SISTERS BROTHERS has scenes that will stay with you long after you dismount the theatre saddle, er…seat.

2.5 Out of 5

THE BROTHERS SISTER opens everywhere and screens exclusively in St. Louis at Landmark’s Plaza Frontenac Cinemas

John C. Reilly And Joaquin Phoenix Featured On New Poster For THE SISTERS BROTHERS

See the new poster for THE SISTERS BROTHERS starring John C. Reilly, Joaquin Phoenix, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Riz Ahmed.

Director Jacques Audiard’s THE SISTERS BROTHERS will premiere this Sunday, September 2 at the Venice Film Festival before heading to the Toronto International Film Festival next weekend.

THE SISTERS BROTHERS opens September 21, 2018 in NY and LA

From acclaimed director Jacques Audiard (Rust and Bone, A Prophet), and based on the novel by Patrick deWitt, THE SISTERS BROTHERS is a reimagining of the cinematic Western as a dangerous, witty, and emotionally cathartic exploration of what it means to be a man.

It is 1851, and Charlie and Eli Sisters (Joaquin Phoenix and John C. Reilly) are both brothers and assassins, boys grown to men in a savage and hostile world. They have blood on their hands: that of criminals, that of innocents…and they know no state of existence other than being gunmen. The older of the two, introspective Eli (Reilly) rides hard with his younger sibling yet dares to dream of a normal life. The younger of the two, hard-drinking Charlie (Phoenix) has taken charge with gusto as lead man on the duo’s assignments. Each increasingly questions, and quibbles with, the other’s methods.

John C. Reilly (left) stars as “Eli Sisters” and Joaquin Phoenix (right) stars as “Charlie Sisters” in Jacques Audiard’s THE SISTERS BROTHERS, an Annapurna Pictures release.
Credit : Magali Bragard / Annapurna Pictures

The Sisters brothers find themselves on a journey through the Northwest, bringing them to the mountains of Oregon, a dangerous brothel in the small town of Mayfield, and eventually, the Gold Rush land of California – a journey that will test the deadly family ties that bind. But, can it also be the path to rediscovering what remains of their humanity?

THE SISTERS BROTHERS also stars Jake Gyllenhaal as learned scout John Morris, and Riz Ahmed as fugitive chemist Hermann Kermit Warm.

24 HOURS TO LIVE Starring Ethan Hawke Arrives on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital February 6th

Four-time Oscar^® nominee Ethan Hawke (Best Supporting Actor, Boyhood, 2015) stars as an ex-mercenary who’s given one last shot at redemption in the wall-to-wall nonstop action-thriller 24 Hours to Live, exploding on Blu-ray™ (plus Digital), DVD and Digital February 6 from Lionsgate. The film is currently available On Demand. Directed by Brian Smrz, known for his stunt work on films like Live Free or Die Hard, Minority Report and Iron Man 3, and written by Ron Mita, Jim McClain, and Zach Dean, the film is produced by John Wick’s Basil Iwanyk, Gregory Ouanhon, and Mark Gao. This action-thriller is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.

The 24 Hours to Live Blu-ray and DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $21.99 and $19.98, respectively.

OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS

Ethan Hawke gives an explosive performance in this epic action-thriller from the producers of John Wick. Travis Conrad (Hawke) is a former special-ops marine turned mercenary who is lured out of retirement by the covert company that used to employ him. After Travis is killed during a brutal firefight, a new regeneration surgery gives him a second chance at life—and one last shot at redemption.

CAST

Ethan Hawke Training Day, Before Midnight, Boyhood, Sinister

Paul Anderson The Revenant, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, ’71

with Liam Cunningham “Game of Thrones”, Clash of the Titans, Safe House

and Rutger Hauer Blade Runner, Batman Begins, Sin City, The Hitcher

THE LEGEND OF THE HOLY DRINKER Starring Rutger Hauer Available on Blu-ray from Arrow Academy September 26th

Director Ermanno Olmi’s THE LEGEND OF THE HOLY DRINKER (1988) Starring Rutger Hauer will be available on Blu-ray from Arrow Academy September 26th

Winner of the prestigious Golden Lion award at the Venice Film Festival, THE LEGEND OF THE HOLY DRINKERr is another classic from the great Italian director Ermanno Olmi (Il posto, The Tree of Wooden Clogs).

Adapted from the novella by Joseph Roth, the film tells the story of Andreas Kartack, a homeless man living under the bridges of Paris. Lent 200 francs by an anonymous stranger, he is determined to pay back his debt but circumstances – and his alcoholism – forever intervene.

Working with professional actors for the first time in more than 20 years, Olmi cast Ruger Hauer as Andreas and was rewarded with an astonishing performance of subtlety and depth. Hauer is joined by a superb supporting cast, including Anthony Quayle (Lawrence of Arabia), Sandrine Dumas (The Double Life of Veronique) and Dominique Pinon (Delicatessen).

SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS

• Brand-new 4K restoration from the original negative, produced by Arrow Films exclusively for this release
• High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) and Standard Definition DVD presentations of both the English and Italian versions of the film
• 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio and Stereo 2.0 options for the English presentation with optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing
• Stereo 2.0 audio for the Italian presentation with optional newly translated English subtitles
• Brand-new interview with actor Rutger Hauer, recorded exclusively for this release
• Interview with screenwriter Tullio Kezich
• Theatrical trailer

New writing on the film by Helen Chambers, author of Joseph Roth in Retrospect: Co-existent Contradictions

SLIFF 2016 Interview: Rutger Hauer – Co-star of DRAWING HOME

DRAWING HOME screens Thursday, Nov. 10 at 6:30pm at The Tivoli Theater as part of this year’s St. Louis International Film Festival. Ticket information can be found HERE. Lead actors Juan Riedinger and Julie Lynn Mortenson will be in attendance as well as producers Allan Neuwirth and Margarethe Baillou.

In 1920s Boston, East Coast debutante Catharine Robb (newcomer Julie Lynn Mortensen) is dating the most eligible bachelor in the world, John D. Rockefeller III. Her future seems set: a dream life in the upper echelons of society. But Catherine finds her careful plans upended when she meets a young painter, Peter Whyte (Juan Riedinger), from one of the most beautiful places on Earth, the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Although their worlds are polar opposites, a mutual love of art draws them together. They soon face a universal question: Can you find “home” in another person? Inspired by the true story of the central couple, “Drawing Home” features a cast that includes Kate Mulgrew (“Orange Is the New Black”), Emmy winner Peter Strauss (“Rich Man, Poor Man”), Kristin Griffith, and Wallace Shawn. The film was shot on location in Canada’s gorgeous Banff and Yoho National Parks.

Also co-starring in DRAWING HOME is veteran actor Rutger Hauer, who has an international reputation for playing everything from romantic leads to action heroes to sinister villains. Hauer began his career in Dutch films, often collaborating with director Paul Verhoeven on films such as SPETTERS, THE SOLDIER OF ORANGE, and TURKISH DELIGHT. Hauer came to Hollywood in the early ’80s and has co-starred in many popular films including NIGHTHAWKS, BLADE RUNNER, THE HITCHER, LADYHAWKE, and HOBO WITH A SHOTGUN. In DRAWING HOME, Hauer plays wildlife artist Carl Rungius.

Rutger Hauer took the time to talk to We Are Movie Geeks about his career and his new film DRAWING HOME.

Interview conducted by Tom Stockman November 8th, 2016.

Tom Stockman: Have you seen the final cut of DRAWING HOME?

Rutger Hauer: Yes I have. I know it took them a while to finally get it edited, but I did see it and I was very impressed with it.

TS: What attracted you to the role of wildlife artist Carl Rungius?

TS: Did you enjoy filming up there in the Canadian Rockies?

RH: Yes, it’s beautiful there. You can’t describe the Canadian Rockies in just a few words.

TS: Was it cold?

RH: Very cold. Crispy.

TS: Had you filmed in that part of the world before?

RH: I’ve been there. I’ve mostly been up there to ski though. I participated once in a VIP skiing race right there in Banff, but I’ve never filmed a movie in that part of the world.

TS: Did you do a lot of research on this artist Carl Rungian before you played him?

TS: Do you enjoy playing real life characters?

RH: Absolutely. It doesn’t get better than playing someone with a real history.

TS: It does fit right in. Were you surprised that it ended up in the final film?

RH: Very surprised.

TS: Have you ever played a poet in a film?

RH: No, I’ve played artists before but never a poet. I do love poetry and now and then I like to write my own.

TS: Some of your dialogue in BLADE RUNNER is somewhat poetic. Did you write any of your own dialogue for that film?

RH: Just one line, but it’s the one line that so many remember.

TS: “All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain”. That’s yours isn’t it?

RH: Yes. I’m so glad that so many people are able to recite that.

Rutger Hauer in BLADE RUNNER

TS: Have you ever been to St. Louis before?

TS: One of the other films that is playing at the St. Louis international film for festival is Paul Verhoeven’s new film ELLE Have you seen that?

RH: Oh wonderful. No, I have not seen that yet. I’m very curious and I’m dying to see it. I’ve heard good things about it.

Rutger Hauer in Paul Verhoeven’s FLESH + BLOOD

RH: Yes, we’re both trying to make that work. We both want to.

TS: What is the Dutch film industry like today?

TS: When you were growing up in the Netherlands, was it easy for you to see American films?

RH: Yes it was.

TS: Did you have some favorite American movie stars when you were young?

TS: You have directed a couple of short films. Have you ever had the desire to direct a feature yourself?

RH: Yes. We’re working on a script now that I hope to put in production and direct myself next year. It’s a good script. I think we’re really going to go somewhere with it.

TS: That sounds interesting. What genre will this film be?

RH: I’d call it a thriller. A psychological thriller.

TS: I’ve read that they are currently filming the sequel to BLADE RUNNER. Were you approached to be involved in that project?

RH: No I was not.

TS: Is that something you would like to have done?

TS: What’s next for Rutger Hauer?

RH: I Don’t know yet. I’ve got some projects in the works, but I’m not filming anything right now. Everything is still above ground.

TS: Very good. Well I really enjoyed your performance in DRAWING HOME, and I’ve enjoyed you in so many films over the decades. Good luck with all of your future projects.

RH: Thanks a lot. I’ve enjoyed talking to you

Time to Die! BLADE RUNNER: THE FINAL CUT Midnights This Weekend at The Tivoli

“I’ve seen things you people wouldn’t believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhauser gate. All those moments will be lost in time… like tears in rain… Time to die.”

BLADE RUNNER plays midnights this weekend (May 6th and 7th) at the Tivoli as part of their Reel Late at the Tivoli Midnight series.

BLADE RUNNER is the movie that all the other “sci-fi” films of the last 20 years have been trying, unsuccessfully, to live up to. Some of them have achieved more compelling action, some spiffy CGI effects, but none of them can match the grandeur of this film’s vision or its colorful gallery of characters. It’s a film meant to be savored on the big screen and lucky St. Louis film fans will have that opportunity this weekend midnights at The Tivoli.

The film’s action stylings and detective story plot are mostly a cover for the issues it broods over: what is it that makes us human? How indeed do I know that I am human? BLADE RUNNER took sci-fi film and pushed it into adult territory, just when the Star Wars revolution was threatening to turn the tide forever in favor of “space opera”. BLADE RUNNER brought us back to the days of the German silents (especially METROPOLIS) in which a dark, uncertain future was coupled with doubts about the worth or meaning of human existence.

There is a lot to look at with BLADE RUNNER, with beautiful photography, and inspired direction by Ridley Scott and a batch of memorable performances from the excellent supporting cast. Rutger Hauer as Roy Batty steals the movie from the somewhat disinterested Harrison Ford, particularly in the film’s stunning finale. BLADE RUNNER is also notable for the depth of detail that was put into its futuristic vision. Everything enforces the notion that this is an Earth we would not want to live in, and somewhat oblique dialogue occasionally hints that Deckard would in fact not be on Earth if he was healthy enough to leave. This is a future where you can’t even order as much food as you want at a restaurant.

Reel Late at the Tivoli takes place every Friday and Saturday night and We Are Movie Geeks own Tom Stockman (that’s me!) will be there with custom trivia questions about the film and always has DVDs, posters, and other cool stuff to give away. Ticket prices are $8

A Facebook invite for the event can be found HERE

https://www.facebook.com/events/589989177835783/

Here’s the rest of the schedule for the coming weeks:

May 13-14 ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND – Written by Charlie Kaufman (ANOMALISA)

May 20-21 THE EVIL DEAD

May 27-28 PULP FICTION

The Tivoli is located at 6350 Delmar in The Loop. Visit Landmark’s The Tivoli’s website HERE

http://www.landmarktheatres.com/market/st.louis/tivolitheatre.htm

Time to Die! BLADE RUNNER Midnights at The Tivoli This Weekend

BLADE RUNNER plays midnights this weekend (April 24^th and 25th) at the Tivoli as part of their Reel Late at the Tivoli Midnight series.

The Tivoli is located at 6350 Delmar in The Loop. Visit Landmark’s The Tivoli’s website HERE

http://www.landmarktheatres.com/market/st.louis/tivolitheatre.htm

Here’s the Reel Late at the Tivoli Midnight schedule for the rest of April and May:

May 1-2 BETTER OFF DEAD

May 8-9 MAD MAX

May 15-16 WATERSHIP DOWN

May 22-23 THE THING

TOAST And THE MILL & THE CROSS To Open In Los Angeles

TWO EXCITING FILMS ARE COMING TO LANDMARK THEATERS IN LOS ANGELES FOR LIMITED ENGAGEMENTS (Other Cities To Follow)

TOAST

British charming comedy from chef Nigel Slater’s memoir, stars Freddie Highmore. Helena Bonham Carter

Opens October 7, 2011 at Nuart in Los Angeles

W2 Media presents TOAST, opening on October 7, 2011, at Landmark’s Nuart Theatre in Los Angeles for a one-week engagement.

TOAST is the ultimate nostalgia trip through everything edible in 1960’s Britain. Based on the hilarious and touching memoir of food writer Nigel Slater’s childhood, and set to the songs of Dusty Springfield, it’s a delicious love letter to the tastes and smells that turned a young boy into a lifelong foodie. Nigel’s mother (Victoria Hamilton) appears to have been the world’s worst cook, boiling unopened cans of food to a soggy pulp and nervously refusing young Nigel’s (Oscar Kennedy) suggestions that she try an occasional fresh veg. After many a ruined dinner they fall back on that old reliable, toast—the one dish she has mastered. But Nigel loves her dearly, and is devastated by her early death, leaving him and his lonely dad (Ken Stott) to look after each other. When new cleaner Mrs. Potter (Helena Bonham Carter) arrives, her curves, charms and fabulous lemon meringue pies quickly bewitch Nigel’s father, and, much to his son’s horror, the three move to the country to live together. The one silver lining is Domestic Science class at Nigel’s new school, where Nigel (now played by Freddie Highmore) can finally shine. Soon he and Mrs. P. have embarked on a highly competitive cooking duel, vying for Dad’s affections. Directed by S.J. Clarkson.

TOAST opens Friday, October 7, 2011 at Landmark’s Nuart Theatre, showing through Thursday, October 13 for an exclusive one-week engagement. Showtimes: Fri – Mon at 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30 & 9:50; Tues– Thurs at 5:10, 7:30 & 9:50. Landmark’s Nuart Theatre is at 11272 Santa Monica Boulevard, just west of the 405 Freeway, in West Los Angeles. Program information: 310-281-8223; www.landmarktheatres.com

THE MILL & THE CROSS

Artistic dramatization of Bruegel painting by Polish filmmaker Lech Majewski

Starring Rutger Hauer, Michael York and Charlotte Rampling

Plays Sep 30-Oct 6, 2011 at Nuart, Los Angeles

Kino International presents THE MILL AND THE CROSS, opening September 30, 2011, at Landmark’s Nuart Theatre in Los Angeles for a one-week engagement.

Pieter Bruegel’s epic masterpiece “The Way To Calvary” depicts the story of Christ’s Passion set in Flanders under brutal Spanish occupation in the year 1564, the year Bruegel created his painting. From among the more than 500 figures that fill Bruegel’s remarkable canvas, THE MILL & THE CROSS focuses on a dozen characters whose life stories unfold and intertwine in a panoramic landscape populated by villagers and red-caped horsemen. Among them are Bruegel himself (Rutger Hauer), his friend and art collector Nicholas Jonghelinck (Michael York) and the Virgin Mary (Charlotte Rampling). One of today’s most adventurous and inspired artists and filmmakers, Lech Majewski (screenwriter of Basquiat), invites the viewer to live inside the aesthetic universe of the painting as we watch it being created. Majewski worked for three years to complete the film, pioneering a new method to “enter” a painting and watch the characters come to life that leads to magical results. LikeRussian Ark, the film is an unforgettable synthesis of art and life. It’s also a feast of stunning visual effects, a provocative allegory and a cinematic tour de force on religious freedom and human rights.

THE MILL AND THE CROSS opens Friday, September 30, 2011 at Landmark’s Nuart Theatre, showing through Thursday, October 6 for an exclusive one-week engagement. Showtimes: Fri-Sun at 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30 & 9:50; Mon- Thu at 5:10, 7:30 & 9:50. Landmark’s Nuart Theatre is at 11272 Santa Monica Boulevard, just west of the 405 Freeway, in West Los Angeles. Program information: 310-281-8223 ; www.landmarktheatres.com

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TWO EXCITING FILMS ARE COMING TO LANDMARK THEATERS IN LOS ANGELES FOR LIMITED ENGAGEMENTS (Other Cities To Follow)

TOAST

THE MILL & THE CROSS

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