You know what I love about Xmas?
The Words (offical film poster, CBS films)
It’s a holiday time and I can burrow into cushions and watch my favourite films on DVD while seeping mulled wine and devouring the contents of my fridge and cupboards, the edible ones, of course.… Read the rest
Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper star in Silver Linings Playbook (The Weinstein Company)
Sometimes one has to accept one’s crazy side to find happiness.
Pat is out of mental institution, but he’s far from recovered. Yet he’s got a strategy how to get back his normal life, which would have worked out if it wasn’t based on his delusions. … Read the rest
This autumn the most fascinating thing is happening in North America. Yes, I’m talking about the Skyfall movie premiering in the cinemas, not the festivities linked to Obama’s victorious sequel term approval or the departure of Frankenstorm aptly named Sandy.
Being a resident of the foggy Albion, also known as Great Britain, I was priviliged to see Skyfall last week and am still bubbling with excitement like a mighty furuncule with pus (sorry I couldn’t resist the atrocious metaphor).… Read the rest
Anna Karenina – UK film poster (© 2012 Focus Features)
Last autumn I attended an open casting for background (extra) appearances in the upcoming film Anna Karenina and was picked for one of the roles.
Why did I apply in the first place?… Read the rest
Robert Pattinson stars in “Cosmopolis”. Source: cosmopolisthefilm.com
I need a break from existential thoughts, so this week I’m giving you a short overview of upcoming films I intend to watch in the next couple of months.
Brave (from June 22nd) Pixar returns with another piece of breath-taking animation.… Read the rest
Ridley Scott returns with a long-anticipated supernova explosion box office hit Prometheus, which would undoubtedly please sci-fi fans all around the world. Even the film theme the director is back with is no small.
Last weekend I went to see this film starring Ewan McGregor, Emily Blunt and Kristin Scott Thomas. I confess I haven’t read the book, but I had a good feeling about the movie after watching its trailer.
I wasn’t disappointed. The story seems to be very fictional, but that doesn’t make it less enjoyable.… Read the rest