the first images of "THIS MUST BE THE PLACE" Sorrentino
the directorial debut of a film for the first time in English, Paolo Sorrentino ( and Il Divo Consequences of Love) directs an eclectic Sean Penn in This Must Be The Place , an Irish-Italian-French production that will most probably be presented at the Cannes Film Festival.
In this film by twenty-eight million euro and a cast of stars that stand out Frances McDormand and Harry Dean Stanton, Sean Penn engages in a dramatic role in which she plays the ex- rockstar Cheyenne . disappeared from the scene, Cheyenne leads a monotonous life as a pensioner wealthy. After the death of his father, learns of the tragedy that had lived as interned in Auschwitz and humiliation inflicted by an SS officer, so he decided to start looking for what was the persecutor of his father, a former Nazi criminal hiding in the United States. he begins a journey to the heartland of America that would change his life, looking for redemption or revenge?
The film, the shooting started last summer in Dublin, was shot in New Mexico, Michigan and New York and sees the debut of its interpreters Eve Hewson, nineteen year old daughter of Paul Hewson, more known as Bono Vox of U2. Just to stay on in this role Penn sports a look at Robert Smith, a leading historian of Cure, raven hair and bright red lips in a bold and unconventional film that marks the marriage of two artists very different. " I met Paul at Cannes in 2008." said Sean Penn. " I saw his film 'Il Divo' and I said I'd like to work with him. A year later he sent me this wonderful script. "
A dramatic story, also emphasized by a great soundtrack signed by the lapels David Byrne original, as well as anticipate the same Sorrentino: "This film is also my reconciliation with the teenage years and my passion for Talking Heads I asked permission to use their music and, surprisingly, David Byrne has offered to write the soundtrack: needless to say that for me it was an immense satisfaction. I anticipate that it will be something truly original. " The output is expected in theaters next October. produce for Italy Medusa, Indigo and Lucky Red .
Veterans from the great success of last year (but much less critical) Clash of the Titans, the screenwriters of the film announce ' start shooting, almost in a hurry, the sequel Wrath of the Titans, which will begin next March 7 in England. The announcement of a blockbuster revised and corrected or the umpteenth mythological fantasy flop? At the helm of the new license plate titanic undertaking Warner Bros. was named the director Jonathan Liebesman (already out with the expected World Invasion: Battle Los Angeles ) replacing Louis Leterrier. The locations also provide over England and Scotland Islands, as already pointed out that the film will be shot in 3D but will be reworked in post-production on a number of experts to avoid the obvious technical errors of the first Clash of the Titans.
Liebesman says it is very satisfied with the script and relies heavily on the support of the large cast that, together with the confirmed Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes and Gemma Arterton the first chapter, you add Rosamund Pike, in the role of Andromeda Houston and Danny Edgar Ramirez. " Wrath of the Titans will be a fantasy film and genuinely rude. A sort of Gladiator, but with plenty of mythical creatures in it. It 's a good opportunity to create something good with an extraordinary cast in a genre film. "
The new adventure of Perseus and engage members cast and production for 78 days, in which, according to what little has leaked so far the plot, the semi- god son of Zeus and Danae will have to face once again with the wrath of Hades and Poseidon. We hope that this time, plot and special effects do not disappoint us like Clash of the Titans and we offer a show that is worth at least worth paying the ticket. rendezvous March 23, 2012, release date for Wrath of the Titans!
went out of the spotlight sull'83esima edition Academy Awards this year have no major surprises reserved. Predictably have triumphed "The Speech of the King " and "The Social Network . More than a few controversies for the illustrious absent ignored by the nominations, and in the evening, not so brilliantly conducted by Anne Hathaway and James Franco , somewhat boring and soporific, although duration only 3 hours and a quarter. These are all the winners.
triumphs The Speech of the King with four statuettes (out of 11 nominations) as Best Film, Best Actor ( Colin Firth) , Best Screenplay and Best Directed ( Tom Hooper ). The Academy does not deny and a premium movie classic old school which is not surprising and not particularly excited. Colin Firth does not disappoint here in an interpretation actually complex (already awarded a Golden Globe and a BAFTA), but the Oscar for best director Tom Hooper seems too much!
The other super-favorite at the Oscars, The Social Network , is content with three statuettes for Best Adapted Screenplay , Best Editing and Best Original Score not original. Leaving space (and premiums) to the most popular Inception who takes home four statuettes (even for minor categories) for Best Cinematography, Best Sound , Sound Effects and Best Editing Best Visual Effects . Is still the disappointment at the lack of nominations Christopher Nolan for Best Director that he would surely deserved.
the Oscar-winning two roles rather bold and against: Natalie Portman as Best Actress in Black Swan and Christian Bale (at last! ) as Best Supporting Actor in The Fighter. Melissa Meo also awarded as Best Supporting Actress in The Fighter.
content with two statuettes also of Alice in Wonderland Tim Burton, which won for Best Art Direction and Best Costume . Two statuettes for Toy Story 3 as Best Animated and Best Original Song : "We Belong Together" by Randy Newman . Best Make-up: The Wolfman. Best Documentary: Inside Job Best Documentary Short: Strangers No More Best Foreign Language Film: In a better world (Denmark) Best Short Film: God of Love Best Animated Short: The Lost Thing
closed the curtain on the 2011 Oscar is the clumsy attempt to refresh a ceremony known barbosa, with a touch of youthful air the MTV Movie Awards not entirely successful, the clothes are hyperbolic of the stars on the red carpet and a touch of glamor but no longer reflects the quality of the films chosen by the Academy, is the disappointment of the excluded and the remaining appointed a dry mouth ( The Determination of all), but most of all is the smile fearless a young man and his pluriottantenne the winner is by the name of Kirk Douglas ...
The film of the month: BLACK SWAN - THE BLACK SWAN
February 2011
TITLE: THE BLACK SWAN - THE BLACK SWAN PRODUCTION: USA 2010 DIRECTOR: Darren Aronofsky CAST: Natalie Portman , Vincent Cassel, Barbara Hershey, Mila Kunis, Winona Ryder GENRE: thriller LENGTH: 110 ' THE CINEMA February 18
Promoted protagonist of "Swan Lake" the ballet dancer Nina (Natalie Portman) gets ready to debut with the harsh and rude artistic director Leroy (Vincent Cassel), who confronts his fears and its insecurities.
so must deal with the selfishness of the mother (Played by Barbara Hershey), the envy of the former etoile Beth ousted from the cast (Winona Ryder) and the rivalry of the young Lily that seems to undermine his career. But most of all must face his own nightmare, its deepest intimacy and the ghosts of a life that will bring it to reveal its dark side to reach the final triumph.
Director Darren Aronofsky carries the rosy world of dance in a dimension of horror movies, painting brightly colored setting that until now had only taken the rare pastel shades and concentrating most profound implications on the history and troubles that lie behind a smokescreen of apparent perfection. Sex, blood and hallucinations populate the 110 minutes of this unusual thriller. The extreme pursuit of physical perfection collides with the disorder of the soul, subdued by years of discipline, study and sacrifice. The result is a restless personality, dark and disturbing that found in Natalie Portman its projection better. An interpretation from Oscar (the bookmakers to give favored to win) that touches the strings of a life apparently lived in the most extreme on the ends.
"It 's been the most physically demanding role I've ever done. ," says Portman, "I started training a year before the shooting and continued even when up to 15-16 hours a day. An extreme. But all I was scared at the same time dragging me to farlo.E 'was an extraordinary opportunity to prove myself, emotionally and physically. "
Who asks if the world of dance is similar to the film answers "There are similarities but also differences. The dedication and technique are required by the dancers are not at all claims by the plaintiffs. Dance art is characterized by hard work and extreme technical precision. "
Five Oscar nominations, a great supporting cast and a gifted and original filmmaker who knew how to give a determined journey into the obsessions of a 'Black Swan disturbing ..
