Trailer – Black Swan

My excitement for Black Swan was pretty high thanks to the combination of Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis and Darren Aronofsky and this trailer has me fully intrigued, and that’s mostly because it confuses the hell out of me. That’s not to say the trailer doesn’t cover most of the plot of the film, it just doesn’t quite make sense at the end.

Watching the trailer you see Portman start off a star who becomes increasingly threatened by Kunis before things turn sexual and she goes more than a little mental. To avoid a criminal amount of typos what follows can only be described as a series of screenshots from the trailer. Because sometimes just watching a trailer isn’t enough.

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Out Now – 20th August 2010

Good films, bad films, foreign films and gross films. It’s a busy week for films this week. Go and see any that take your fancy this weekend so that you’re good and ready for Wednesday, after which I’m going to need to think of something new to blog about. We’re all excited about Burlesque right? No?

The Human Centipede (First Sequence)
Ever wanted to see three people stitched together in a chain so that they share a digestive system? I know, right? Haven’t we all? Luckily we don’t wait any more! Don’t forget this film is 100% medically accurate… like most other films.

Piranha
I’m a sucker for a good horror but this seems little more than an excuse for gore and boobs and I’d hate to endorse that. I’m also against 3D films finding them lacking the necessary thrill for the extra cost. Regardless if you were to see this horror in 3D I will be queuing up with you. 3D horror is way up on my list of most enjoyable cinema experiences; things will fly in your face and whether they be boobs or gores it’s all pretty awesome.

Salt
A spy goes on the run after being accused of being a spy. Wait… an American spy is accused of being a Russian spy! Maybe. Certainly well timed what with all the Russian spies being uncovered in America. The question is, who is Salt? The answer presumably is Angelina Jolie, if not let me know.

The Illusionist (limited release)
A British/French animation following a magician who visits a small community and shares a connection with a young girl. It all sounds charming to be honest.

Mother (limited release)
A Korean mother kicks up a right fuss in the criminal community while trying to find out who framed her mentally handicapped son for the murder of a young girl. Sounds… foreign.

Pianomania (limited release)
It’s a documentary about a piano tuner trying to find the perfect pitch! And it’s foreign! Could be a contender for least mainstream film of the week.

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Edgar Wright in Conversation with Joe Cornish

Last night at the wonderful BFI Edgar Wright ran through his career with the help of Joe Cornish and proved himself to be an incredibly driven person and a poor Rolf Harris impersonator. What follows is a vague and rambling account of what happened.
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Out Now – 19th August 2010

Another day, another film. But this isn’t any just another film!!! No it’s just another film about a team of mercenaries.

The Expendables
If it hadn’t completed blotted out Scott Pilgrim‘s release I’d be pretty indifferent to this particular release. It’s yet another big blockbuster filled with more explosions and one liners, and in this case oddly muscular old men, nothing special but probably a bit of fun to watch. But Stallone and pals (and Julia Roberts) made my future film of the year look like a flop, so I really don’t see why anyone in the UK should go and see it. Take that Stallone!

Ah what’s the use, even Mild Concern was promoting this behemoth!

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Out Now – 18th August 2010

Films are trickling out this week starting with today. Fans of dog based comedy are in for a treat.

Marmaduke
Owen Wilson plays the title role of a Great Dane who can’t help but wreak havoc. This is based on a comic strip that I’m almost certain we don’t get here in the UK. I’ve only heard of it thanks to years of watching more US TV than is feasible. But hey, if you’ve got kids or a weird fixation with talking animals you have no excuse no to go.

In other news, one week to go.

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