Carleton takes you through the movies he saw in June!
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Tuesday, 30 June 2015
June's Best & Worst Movies By Carleton Rutter
Carleton takes you through the movies he saw in June!
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Official UK Main Trailer for Masterminds starring Zach Galifianakis
SYNOPSIS
MASTERMINDS unites a wealth of US comedy royalty, pairing Zach Galifianakis (The Hangover 1,2 & 3, Due Date, The Campaign) withKristen Wiig (Bridesmaids, Anchorman 2 and the upcoming Ghostbusters reboot) for the first time. Outstanding support comes from comedy king Owen Wilson (Wedding Crashers, Zoolander), stalwart Jason Sudeikis (Horrible Bosses 1&2, We’re the Millers) and introducing the hilarious newcomer Kate McKinnon (Saturday Night Live). Jared Hess directs (Napoleon Dynamite, Nacho Libre) alongside legendary producer Lorne Michaels, who has steered Saturday Night Live successfully for 40 years.
The film tells the hilarious true story of David Ghantt (Zach Galifianakis) a half-brained driver at an armoured car company who is led astray by his flirtatious work crush Kelly (Kristen Wiig). Kelly and her buddy Steve (Owen Wilson) convince David to do an inside job, and to everyone’s surprise he manages to pull off one of the biggest bank heists in US History! With Steve conspicuously flashing the cash and the FBI closing in on them the plan starts to go south, then further south. Meanwhile Ghantt is hiding out in Mexico awaiting the money and Kelly, but an unexpected guest arrives in her place. With everyone out for themselves, things quickly start to fall, stumble and slip apart…
They’re so dumb, it’s criminal.
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Masterminds is released in cinemas on 7th August 2015
Rugby Player Ashton Sims gets mic'd up during a game!
See a first hand view of exactly what it's like to play in a pro Rugby League game, as Ashton Sims of Warrington Wolves wears a 'wire' during his team's Ladbrokes Challenge Cup Quarter Final against Leigh
Monday, 29 June 2015
Film News (UK): CRAWL OR DIE to premiere on Horror Channel
Oklahoma Ward’s much-praised CRAWL OR DIE is to receive its UK TV premiere on Horror Channel on Fri 17 July, 10.55pm. The indie alien-monster shocker, starring Nicole Alonso as the unstoppable ‘Tank’, takes claustrophobia to new heights and depths in its futuristic depiction of a rescue mission through a maze of ever-shrinking tunnels.
Synopsis:
Earth as we know it is gone. A virus has destroyed the planet and rendered all its women infertile, all but one. An elite team of soldiers are tasked with bringing the woman to safety on the newly habitable Earth Two. But when they are forced underground they find themselves fighting for survival from a bloodthirsty creature in a maze of ever shrinking tunnels. As the team's ranks start to dwindle and the ammunition run out, the crawl for survival becomes acutely desperate. Nicole Alonso gives a terrific performance as Tank, a Mohawk sporting uber-babe, who would give any male action hero a run for their money.
There are also deserved UK TV premieres for Drew Daywalt’s hilariously gruesome RED CLOVER (2012), starring Billy Zane and featuring the most vicious leprechaun killer ever invented (Fri 10 July, 9.00pm), homegrown horror THE HIKE (2013), a harrowing trip through enemy-infested countryside, directed by Rupert Bryan, starring Barbara Nedeljakova and Shauna McDonald. (Fri 24 July, 10.45pm) and EMBRACE OF THE VAMPIRE (2013), a visually compelling remake of the 1995 film, directed by Carl Bessai.(Fri 3 July, 9,00pm)
TV: Sky 319 / Virgin 149 / Freesat 138 | Freeview 70
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Competition: Win The Royals Season 1 on DVD
Synopsis:
All ten episodes from the first season of the US drama following a fictional British royal family, set in modern-day England. Matriarch Queen Helena (Elizabeth Hurley) tries to keep her family together when her eldest son and heir to the throne is killed. The situation doesn't get any easier for the queen as her husband King Simon (Vincent Regan) plans to abolish the monarch, much to her chagrin, and an unwelcome truth about her twins Prince Liam (William Moseley) and Princess Eleanor (Alexandra Park) is revealed.
The episodes are: 'Stand and Unfold Yourself', 'Infants of the Spring', 'We Are Pictures, Or Mere Beasts', 'Sweet, Not Lasting', 'Unmask Her Beauty to the Moon', 'The Slings and Arrows of Outrageous Fortune', 'Your Sovereignty of Reason', 'The Great Man Down', 'In My Heart There Was a Kind of Fighting' and 'Our Wills and Fates Do So Contrary Run'.
Win This:
The Royals Season 1 [DVD] [2015]
Competition Closed
Winners will be chosen randomly and will be informed via email.
Competition: Win Two Men in Town on DVD
Synopsis:
After a troubled youth and 18 years in prison, William Garnett (Forest Whitaker) is being released. Despite the help of an idealistic parole agent (Brenda Blethyn), Garnett struggles to rebuild his life and overcome the violent impulses which possess him.
Bill Agati (Harvey Keitel), the Sheriff of the small New Mexico border county where Garnett is released is convinced that Garnett is unredeemable and is a threat to the security of his county, and launches a campaign to return Garnett to prison for life.
Win This:
Two Men in Town [DVD]
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Competition: Win Kill Zone on DVD
Synopsis:
Lt. Samuel Drake (Chadwick Boseman, Marvel's Black Panther) is a troubled vet plagued by his actions whilst deployed in Iraq. Recently discharged, he is trying to piece his life back together. He attends counselling sessions led by Marshall (Billy Zane, Titanic) to help cope with the horrors of his past.
Drake s fragile new life is shattered when two executives (Peter Greene, Pulp Fiction and Ted Rooney, Grimm), who represent a private military contractor, present a new mission, one with no option to refuse; track down and kill Sgt. Devin Carter (Tory Kittles True Detective), an AWOL Marine Corps sniper who knows the truth about Drake s past and who himself is on a mission to target and kill members of a mercenary firm.
Kill Zone is a story of one man who is forced to face his violent past and the uneasy bond he forms with the mysterious assassin he must kill.
Win This:
Kill Zone [DVD]
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Sunday, 28 June 2015
The Outcast: Trailer - BBC One
The 2x90-minute drama will be produced by Blueprint Pictures and directed by Iain Softley (The Wings of the Dove).
The Outcast is a deeply romantic, uncomfortably honest coming-of-age story set in booming post-war Britain. The novel has been published in 22 countries and was awarded the Costa First Novel Award as well as being an Orange Prize for Fiction finalist.
Lewis (George Mackay - Pride) is 10 years old when Elizabeth (Hattie Morahan - The Bletchley Circle) his beloved mother dies, leaving him alone with a father, Gilbert (Greg Wise - Sense And Sensibility), he barely knows after years away at war. When Gilbert remarries the fragile Alice (Jessica Brown Findlay - Jamaica Inn), ill-equipped for her new life, Lewis relies on his friendship with neighbouring children Tamsin and Kit (Daisy Bevan - The Two Faces Of January and Jessica Barden - Far From The Madding Crowd). But despite their own father Dicky (Nathaniel Parker - Stardust) not being all he seems, Tamsin and Kit negotiate a safe childhood whilst a grief-stricken Lewis sets about destroying his. All but abandoned by his father, events in Lewis's teenage years begin to spiral out of control and take him further and further away from the help that he needs.
Dark Matter 1x04 Video Promo "Episode Four" (HD)
Dark Matter 1x04 "Episode Four" - The past comes back to haunt members of the crew during a stopover at a space station, during which Four makes a stunning discovery, while Two and Five learn that some games of chance come with surprising risks. Elsewhere, Six receives some unwanted attention at a local clinic; and One and Three's attempts to sell the weapons in their cargo hold lands them at a dangerous disadvantage.
Official website: http://www.syfy.com/darkmatter
Defiance 3x05 Video Promo "History Rhymes"
Defiance 3x05 "History Rhymes" - Nolan and Irisa tour their past; Amanda and Doc Yewll ask the Omec to help rescue them.
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Wayward Pines 1x07 Video Promo "Betrayal" (HD)
Wayward Pines 1x07 "Betrayal" - After discovering the truth behind Wayward Pines, Ethan finds a bomb planted in his car, which makes him question people whom he thought he could trust. Meanwhile, Kate and Harold have a fertility consult meeting with Nurse Pam and Ben and Amy’s (guest star Sarah Jeffery) relationship heats up in the all-new “Betrayal” episode of WAYWARD PINES airing Thursday, July 2nd on FOX.
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Proof 1x03 Video Promo "Showdown" (HD)
Proof 1x03 "Showdown" - Carolyn and her team investigate the case of an Iraq war vet who claims to have PTSD from a past life experience during the Korean War. Carolyn reconnects with a medical school colleague turned regression therapist.
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Stitchers 1x05 Video Promo "The Stitcher in the Rye" (HD)
Stitchers 1x05 "The Stitcher in the Rye" - When the algorithm for the Stitchers program turns up among thousands of classified documents hidden by a conspiracy theorist, Kirsten starts to suspect her colleagues. Meanwhile, Kirsten starts getting cryptic messages from an unexpected source.
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PCW Tribute To The Troops - Joey Hayes v Carlito - FULL MATCH
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HOODIES Vs HOOLIGANS Trailer (Aka The Guvnors)
The former members of a legendary football firm reunite to take on the lawless criminals that now rule their old stomping ground.
After turning his back on a life of violence as the top boy of a legendary South East London firm, Mitch leads a peaceful existence with his family in suburban London. But beneath his aura of respectability are the echoes of a darker past. Echoes that erupt when a new generation of ruthless criminals, led by Adam (Harley Sylvester), begin to wreak havoc on Mitch's old turf.
HOODIES Vs HOOLIGANS Trailer
A Movie directed by Gabe Turner
Cast : Harley Sylvester, Tom Davis, Doug Allen...
Release Date : August 18, 2015
Genre : Action, Thriller, Gang Wars
Also known as The Guvnors
Backward Compatibility Testing: Xbox 360 vs Xbox One - GameTech
Microsoft announced backward compatibility for Xbox One at E3 2015. See for yourself what the Xbox One and Xbox 360 look like in this gameplay comparison using Xbox One's Preview Program.
Zarafa - Trailer
Under the cover of darkness a small boy, Maki, loosens the shackles that bind him and escapes into the desert night. Pursued by slavers across the moon-lit savannah, Maki meets Zarafa, a baby giraffe – and an orphan, just like him – as well as the nomad Hassan, Prince of the Desert. Hassan takes them to Alexandria for an audience with the Pasha of Egypt, who orders him to deliver the exotic animal as a gift to King Charles of France. And so Maki, Zarafa and Hassan take off in a hot-air balloon to cross the Mediterranean, setting off an adventure across Northern Africa, the bustling port of Marseilles, and over the snow-capped peaks of the Alps, arriving at last in Paris. But all the while, Maki is determined to find a way to return Zarafa to his rightful home.
An animated film directed by Rémi Bezançon & Jean-Christophe Lie.
Release Date : in Tompkins Square Park, NY, on June 26.
Across North America Summer 2015
Genre : Animation, Kids, Family
NYPD gets down during NYC pride
NYPD dances with LGBT Big Apple Softball League's Marcher during the Pride Parade.
Alberto El Patron, Tommy Dreamer, Colt Cabana and more headline Bustin for Autism Charity Event in the Houston area.
Top Wrestlers to Appear For Autism Charity Event
Lone Star Championship Wrestling and Clutch City Productions will be teaming up with Bustin 4 Autism to present a star-studded professional wrestling event and autograph signing on Sunday, July 12 at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, TX. The autograph session begins at 3 p.m. with in-ring action set to kick off at 6 p.m. Proceeds will go to support Bustin 4 Autism, a non-profit organization with the purpose of sponsoring special needs children’s participation in camps and other activities. Tickets can be purchased online at www.lonestarwrestling.com
The following matches have already been announced:
Former Lone Star Heavyweight Champion “The Texas Lion” Houston Carson will take on former WWE Champion and current AAA Mega Champion and Lucha Underground star Alberto El Patron
In a rivalry that has been building over the past several months, two former WWE stars will collide when Colt “Boom Boom” Cabana faces “The Maharajah” Raj Singh.
Lucha Underground star and Houston-native “Super Mex” Hernandez returns home to face Ring of Honor star Raymond “Death” Rowe
New Japan Pro Wrestling star and Pro Wrestling Noah GHC Tag Team Champion “The American Psycho” Lance Archer will face “The Heart and Soul of ECW” Tommy Dreamer.
Lone Star Cruiserweight Champion “The Juicy One” Cherry Ramons will defend his title against former TNA star Joey Ryan.
Also scheduled to appear:
WWE Hall of Famer “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan
Former WCW and New Japan Pro Wrestling star and nWo member Scott “Flash” Norton
Lucha Underground stars Katrina and Ivelisse
Women’s independent wrestling sensation Candice LeRae
Former WWE and TNA star Gene Snitsky
Lone Star Heavyweight Champion John Saxon, Women’s Champion Barbi Hayden and Tag Team Champions “The Sons of Texas” (James Claxton and Moonshine Mantell w/ “Mad Dog” Ken Johnson)
Lone Star Championship Wrestling stars “The Empire” (“Loverboy” Matt Riviera and “Golden Boy” Greg Anthony), “Notorious” Shane Taylor, “Absolute” Ricky Starks, Americos, Keith Lee, David “Super” Duperon, Chaz Taylor, Hambone, Prince Kanu and more.
Ringside tickets can be purchased for $25 while general admission is available for $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under.
Lone Star Championship Wrestling was formed in March 2011 and has earned a reputation for showcasing some of the most talented wrestlers in Texas and beyond. Information can be found at www.lonestarwrestling.com and www.facebook.com/lonestarchampionshipwrestling
Saturday, 27 June 2015
The Rock Makes a Surprise Appearance at Boston House Show
The Rock surprises the WWE Universe in Boston proving that anything can happen at a WWE live event.
WWE Network: Tough Enough & Tough Talk, June 23, 2015 - Full Episodes
Available in select YouTube markets. Everywhere else, tune into USA Network, Sky Italia, Ten Sports or OSN live to watch! This season of WWE Tough Enough combines the can’t-miss excitement of live television with hard-hitting reality-show drama as seven men and six women compete for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become a WWE Superstar or Diva. By the end of the season, one man and one woman will be deemed “Tough Enough,” earning them each a $250,000, one-year WWE contract! Find out how to watch Tough Enough in your area - http://bit.ly/1BwK5iz
Friday, 26 June 2015
Minions Movie Review By Carleton Rutter
Synopsis
Evolving from single-celled yellow organisms at the dawn of time, Minions live to serve, but find themselves working for a continual series of unsuccessful masters, from T. Rex to Napoleon. Without a master to grovel for, the Minions fall into a deep depression. But one minion, Kevin, has a plan; accompanied by his pals Stuart and Bob, Kevin sets forth to find a new evil boss for his brethren to follow. Their search leads them to Scarlet Overkill, the world's first-ever super-villainess.
Carleton review's the spin off to the Despicable Me movies featuring the lovable Minions. Kids will love it, that much we already know - but will the adults?
Minions Movie Review By Carleton Rutter
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Extreme Phone Pinching
Now this is a sport I wish more iPhone users would play. it is quite simple, it is called Extreme Phone Pinching. Watch the video to understand more
Thursday, 25 June 2015
Vacation - New Posters
The next generation of Griswolds are on the road again. VACATION starring Ed Helms (“The Hangover” films) and Christina Applegate (the “Anchorman” films), takes the family on the road for another ill-fated adventure.
Following in his father’s footsteps and hoping for some much-needed family bonding, a grown-up Rusty Griswold (Helms) surprises his wife, Debbie (Applegate), and their two sons with a cross-country trip back to America’s “favorite family fun park,” Walley World.
Rounding out the cast are Leslie Mann (“The Other Woman”) as Rusty’s sister, Audrey; Chris Hemsworth (the “Thor” films) in the role of Stone Crandall, Rusty’s irritatingly successful brother-in-law; and Skyler Gisondo (“Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb,” “Hard Sell”) and Steele Stebbins (“A Haunted House 2”), who play Rusty’s sons, James and Kevin. Chevy Chase and Beverly D’Angelo reprise their roles as Clark and Ellen Griswold from the classic “Vacation” comedies.
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl - Trailer and New Poster
Synopsis:
Winner of the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, ME AND EARL AND THE DYING GIRL is a uniquely funny and moving story about Greg, a high school senior who avoids deep human relationships as a way to safely navigate the social mine field that is teenage life. In fact he describes his best friend Earl, with whom he makes short-film parodies of classic movies, as being ‘more like a co-worker’. But when Greg’s mum insists he spends time with Rachel – a girl in his class who has just been diagnosed with cancer- Greg discovers just how powerful and important true friendship can be.
Director: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
Cast: Thomas Mann, Olivia Cooke, R.J. Cyler with Nick Offerman, Molly Shannon, Jon Bernthal and Connie Britton
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl is in UK cinemas September 4
Taskmaster Season 1 Episode 1 (UK PREMIERE - NEW SERIES) - DAVE
Taskmaster
UK PREMIERE - NEW SERIES
Tuesday 28th July, 10pm on DAVE
S1E1/6. Melon Buffet
Greg Davies is the Taskmaster in this brand new Dave original. Assisted by Alex Horne, he has set a series of devious tasks for five hyper-competitive comedians (Roisin Conaty, Tim Key, Romesh Ranganathan, Frank Skinner and Josh Widdicombe). Expect cheating. Expect arguments. Expect both cheating AND arguments.
Whether trying to paint the best picture of a horse while riding a horse, filling an egg cup with tears or trying to high-five a 55-year-old, one thing is for sure: Comedians have never been so competitive. But it's much more than just a test of skill, wit and guile. They're risking more than their reputations, because in order to take part, they must put something personal into the prize pot...anything from valuable art to favourite items of clothing, even a wedding ring is on offer...
They do these tasks individually, under the careful gaze of Alex Horne. When they are brought together for the Taskmaster to judge their efforts, none of them know how they've done or, even more crucially, how the others did. Here they must try and convince the Taskmaster to reward their efforts. The results are sometimes up for debate but the Taskmaster's word is always final.
With their personal possessions up for grabs, they have everything to play for. Especially their dignity.
In the first episode Roisin Conaty, Tim Key, Romesh Ranganathan, Frank Skinner and Josh Widdicombe compete in a series of tricky tasks set by the Taskmaster, Greg Davies, and his assistant, Alex Horne. This week they have to try and paint the best picture of a horse while riding a horse. Also, expect melon-eating, bath-emptying and pop-up tents.
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Wednesday, 24 June 2015
The Worst Parents on Film
The Worst Parents on Film
Cinema has a long and illustrious history when it comes to parents who aren’t perhaps best suited to bringing up their unfortunate offspring. To celebrate the home entertainment release of Can’t Come Out To Play, out on DVD and digital platforms from June 22, 2015 courtesy of Signature Entertainment, we take a look back at some of the worst parents to grace the big screen...
Katherine and Richard (Can’t Come Out To Play)
When it comes to overprotective parents, it doesn’t get much worse than Katherine and Richard (Samantha Morton and Michael Shannon). Their son Andy is in very poor health, and he must stay within his home adhering to the strict instructions of his mother - who also forbids him from having any visitors. When Andy’s new friend Maryann begins visiting and is discovered, Richard is seemingly fine with the visits, but Katherine does not feel the same, and her behaviour grows increasingly erratic...
Mr and Mrs Wormwood (Matilda)
Based on Roald Dahl’s beloved classic about a sweet and extremely intelligent girl with a love of books, this adaptation stars Mara Wilson in the titular role with Danny Devito and Rhea Perlman as hersuperficial, bad-tempered parents, who neglect Matilda in favour of her spoilt brother. After a while, her parents send her to school with Miss Trunchbull, the worst principal in the world. While trying to put up with her parents' and principal's constant cruelty, she unwittingly begins unleashing telekinetic powers, and is soon concocting a plan to drive her principal away from the school.
April and Frank Wheeler (Revolutionary Road)
Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet take the lead roles in this adaptation of the classic novel by Richard Yates about the futility of the American dream. Fundamentally flawed, selfish, and struggling with disillusionment, Frank and April Wheeler are raising two young children, while April has forgone her dream of becoming an actress, and Frank loathes his job, although he has no idea what he really wants to do. Self-involved and unable to connect with each other, their carefully constructed facade of a perfect family slowly begins to crumble around them, culminating in unimaginable tragedy...
Darth Vader (Star Wars)
When it comes to the award for ‘Worst Parent Ever’, the honour goes to Darth Vader a million times. Not only was discovering he was Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia’s father a cinematic shock, but the reveal seemed to change nothing. If there was any hope of Darth Vader transforming into father of the year material it was all lost when he cut Luke’s hand off.
When it comes to the award for ‘Worst Parent Ever’, the honour goes to Darth Vader a million times. Not only was discovering he was Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia’s father a cinematic shock, but the reveal seemed to change nothing. If there was any hope of Darth Vader transforming into father of the year material it was all lost when he cut Luke’s hand off.
Joan Crawford (Mommie Dearest) Joan Crawford (Faye Dunaway) may have been a screen queen to the world, but to her daughter Christina (Diana Scarwid) she was a living nightmare. While most mums are baking cookies for their kids Crawford was abusing and traumatizing hers. What makes her even more awful is that she was actually a real person.
Mrs. Livingston (Bubble Boy)
There is no doubt Mrs. Livingston (Swoosie Kurtz) loves her son, but she takes her love to downright suffocating extents. When loving your kid involves a lie that confines him to a bubble for much of his life there clearly is an issue there. As they say, if you love him let him go; a lesson Mrs. Livingston clearly did not learn.
Peter and Kate McCallister (Home Alone)
Peter (John Heard) and Kate (Catherine O’Hara) McCallister may be well intentioned and loving parents, but they make this list for their utter carelessness. It is one thing to forget to pack your toothbrush when going out of town, but leaving your child behind all together on a family vacation is never a good sign. In their case they are repeat offenders of leaving their son behind clearly showing their lack of parenting skills.
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CAN’T COME OUT TO PLAY comes to DVD and digital platforms from June 22, 2015, courtesy of Signature Entertainment.
Best Loft Apartments on Film
Best Loft Apartments on Film
Over the years, the interiors of film have played a huge role in creating atmosphere, setting scenes, and in some cases, becoming a character all of their own. To celebrate the release of thriller The Loft (which features a slick, stylish high-rise apartment that takes centre stage), we take a look back at some of the other best apartments on film.
The Loft (2015)
This slick thriller sees five married friends embark on a decision to rent their very own stunning loft apartment for exclusive use as a home for their extra-marital affairs. However, when a mystery blonde woman is found dead at the apartment, their private world comes crashing around them as everyone becomes a suspect. Starring Karl Urban, James Marsden and Wentworth Miller, The Loft offers slick, sexy thrill after thrill as much as it issues a cautionary tale to straying men everywhere…
Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961)
Audrey Hepburn’s iconic turn as the effervescent Holly Golightly is arguably her most memorable role- but the stunning interior of her NYC brownstone apartment cannot be forgotten as a major supporting part. Inspiring a thousand copycats, the inside of the eponymous party girl’s home features the instantly recognisable half-bathtub sofa, satin cushions and NYC flea market finds galore, a plush tiger skin rug and, of course, Cat.
A Single Man (2009)
Not strictly an apartment, but worthy of a place on the list nonetheless, the stunning John Lautner house used as the backdrop to this critically acclaimed drama is only one aspect of an entire film that maintains an achingly cool level of style throughout; no great surprise, given that it was directed by Tom Ford and the production design came courtesy of the geniuses behind Mad Men.
The Dark Knight
Bruce Wayne’s sleek, minimal Gotham penthouse is the backdrop to a large portion of The Dark Knight, as Wayne Manor is still being reconstructed following the events of Batman Begins. Moody lighting and the steel-gray and chrome interiors lend to the films overall look of a city on the brink of utter desolation, with the ever-present looming threat of Heath Ledger’s Joker.
You’ve Got Mail (1998)
Meg Ryan's beautifully cozy NYC brownstone paints a gorgeous, if somewhat unrealistic picture of New York studio living. The interiors are wonderfully feminine, with vintage dressers, lace curtains and an abundance of flowers throughout, all pitched perfectly against the ever-present backdrop of the newly arrived technology that is seeping into everyday life.
American Psycho
Patrick Bateman’s apartment is a masterclass in minimalism, with sleek lines, all white furniture, and barely any colour. Production designer Gideon Ponte and set designer Jeanne Develle went to great lengths to ensure that the apartment remained clinical and nothing looked too lived-in or comfortable; of course, adding to the effect of one particularly grisly scene that takes place within the pristine walls.
Vertigo
Alfred Hitchcock’s masterpiece opens with Scottie Ferguson (James Stewart) realizing he suffers from vertigo, and retiring from his position as a private investigator, only to be lured into another case by his old college friend, Gavin Elster (Tom Helmore), who wants his wife, Madeleine (Kim Novak) followed. Scottie seeks solace with his ex-fiancee Midge (Barbara Bel Geddes), and her much-coveted, bric-a-brac filled apartment boasts some incredible views of New York City, looking west to Russian Hill from the top of Union Street on Telegraph Hill.
Big
Penny Marshall’s classic 80’s fantasy stars Tom Hanks as Josh, the young boy who wakes up to find himself transformed into a grown man, leading to all manner of high jinks. Josh’s new ‘grown-up’ Manhattan loft taps into the child in all of us- complete with a basketball court in the hallway, a pinball machine and a trampoline in the living room.
Sex and the City 2
The apartment Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) shares with Big (Chris Noth) in this sequel based on the HBO series beautifully reflects both of their personalities, combining old-school charm with up-to–the-minute stylish pieces. Set decorator Lydia Marks took inspiration for the apartment’s architecture from classic films, including Alfred Hitchcock’s back catalogue, in order to give the apartment a ‘proper NYC’ feel.
THE LOFT is released on digital platforms from June 8th, 2015 and on DVD from June 15th 2015 courtesy of Signature Entertainment.
Top 10 Lotharios on Film
Top 10 Lotharios on Film
They are that special group of men that drive women crazy as much as they make them swoon. Our favourite on-screen lotharios have a knack for knowing exactly what it takes to make a woman melt in their hands. To celebrate the release of THE LOFT, out on digital platforms and DVD right now courtesy of Signature Entertainment, we take a look at some of greatest onscreen lotharios.
Chris Vanowen – THE LOFT
Chris Vanowen (James Marsden) in THE LOFT is not your typical lothario. He’s in touch with his feelings and unlike the rest of the guys in the film has the biggest conscience. He may have given into his desires and become a womanizer, but even then he is still not all bad. He has a heart and combined with his hopeless romantic nature he is a ladies’ man we love to love.
James Bond
James Bond whether he’s played by Connery, Dalton, Brosnan, or Craig he is the modern day definition of a Lothario. He may busy himself as a spy by day, saving the world from one disaster after another, but James always finds time to get the girl. He’s smooth talking, mysterious, and ever so charming, making his way with the ladies an institution that spans the test on time.
Casanova - Casanova
Giacomo Casanova (Heath Ledger), the man whose womanizing ways are so well known they have become synonymous with his very name. Casanova’s charming reputation with the ladies is no secret, and there is no obstacle he will not overcome to seduce the object of his desire. His lothario ways may drive us mad at times but his persistence and determination is pretty endearing.
Alfie - Alfie
Alfie (Jude Law) is the quintessential British ladies man. Between his devilish good looks, accent, and charm the ladies cannot resist him, and he certainly uses that to his full advantage. Working as a limo driver around Manhattan Alfie certainly meets a lot of ladies and uses that as a means to bed as many of them as he can. Alfie may get himself into a lot of trouble, but he is lovable so there is hope for him in the end.
Jon – Don Jon
Jon Martello (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) keeps life simple by maintaining a very short list of priorities. His priorities are along the lines of: “His body, his pad, his ride, his family, his church, his boys, his girls, his porn.” Jon’s job as a New Jersey bartender lends itself to being the perfect place for him to exercise his lothario ways. Jon’s view on love and women may be distorted, but time and experience will be his salvation.
John Tucker – John Tucker Must Die
John Tucker (Jesse Metcalfe) is your typical teenage lothario in John Tucker Must Die. He’s good looking, charming, and popular and has every girl in his school swooning. We have all known a John Tucker in our lives at some point, and as much as we know we should avoid him we cannot help but be drawn in by him. Like most teenage charmers he eventually learns that his smooth operating ways are vastly flawed.
Daniel Cleaver – Bridget Jones’s Diary
Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant) is that charmer in Bridget Jones’s Diarywhose reputation with women is well known from the very beginning, and yet Bridget (Renée Zellweger) cannot resist him. Daniel is fun, but indisputably a piece of trouble who does not learn from his womanising ways. His character may not have a salvation point but is around to teach you the hard lessons in life you cannot escape.
Nick Marshall - What Women Want
Nick Marshall (Mel Gibson) is that smooth talking ad executive that knows just what to say to get the ladies in What Women Want. When circumstances allow him to read women’s minds, he does not use this talent for the most honourable of intentions. Eventually Nick has a moment of clarity and learns to use his talents to give women what theywant. Needless to say, he gets the girl in the end.
Tony Stark – Iron Man
In Iron Man, Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) is single, a billionaire, and a real life superhero; he couldn’t be more of a playboy. With so much at his disposal and an ego the size of the planet, Tony has no desire to settle down (not until the sequel, anyway!). His constant wisecracks and one-liners make it no surprise that he receives a lot of attention from the ladies.
Jacob Palmer - Crazy, Stupid, Love
Jacob Palmer (Ryan Gosling) in Crazy, Stupid, Love. is confident, stylish, and an obvious hit with the ladies. From his mischievous smile to his ability to make women feel instantly enamoured, Jacob knows how to work the room. Nevertheless, behind the womanising exterior he’s got a heart that you cannot help but hold out hope for.
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The Loft is released on digital platforms from June 8th, 2015, and on DVD from June 15th 2015, courtesy of Signature Entertainment
Tuesday, 23 June 2015
Reality Of Wrestling TV: Episode 61
(Reality of Wrestling) is a wrestling promotion owned by Booker T that runs out of Houston, Texas showcasing the top unsigned talent from around the world in a weekly episodic series.
More info go to: www.RealityofWrestling.com
Terminator Genisys TV SPOT - Never Done (2015) - Emilia Clarke, Arnold Schwarzenegger
The year is 2029. John Connor, leader of the resistance continues the war against the machines. At the Los Angeles offensive, John's fears of the unknown future begin to emerge when TECOM spies reveal a new plot by SkyNet that will attack him from both fronts; past and future, and will ultimately change warfare forever.
Top 5 US Weekend Box Office: June 19-21
Both Jurassic World and Inside Out had an amazing showing, but the dinosaurs took a bigger bite.
Tearaway Unfolded - E3 2015 Trailer | PS4
Uncover the true power of your DUALSHOCK®4 to join forces with ATOI THE MESSENGER in a daring quest to deliver a top-secret message.
Unfold her magical papery world, save her pals in peril and battle the monsters trying to stop her delivery!
Overflowing with PS4™-exclusive features, surprises and secrets, you don’t just play Tearaway™ Unfolded… you’re in it!
Unfold her magical papery world, save her pals in peril and battle the monsters trying to stop her delivery!
Overflowing with PS4™-exclusive features, surprises and secrets, you don’t just play Tearaway™ Unfolded… you’re in it!
IWRG - Espada de Plata, Keiser Drago, Toxin Boy vs Acero, Electro Boy, Marduk
IWRG Zona XXI: 2015-06-14
taped 2015-06-10 @ Arena Naucalpan
Espada de Plata, Keiser Drago, Toxin Boy vs Acero, Electro Boy, Marduk
Batman: Arkham Knight - Official Launch Trailer | PS4
Watch the extended launch video from Batman: Arkham Knight featuring “Mercy” from Muse’s new album “Drones”.
The epic finale to the Batman: Arkham series is available 06.23.15
The epic finale to the Batman: Arkham series is available 06.23.15
WWE's Monday Night Raw For June 22nd, 2015 Review & After Show | AfterBuzz TV
AFTERBUZZ TV — WWE's Monday Night Raw edition, is a weekly "after show" for fans of USA's WWE's Monday Night Raw. In this episode hosts Cathy Kelley, Jonny Loquasto, Ty Matthews and The Hobo discuss the matches of June 22nd, 2015.
Do TV Ratings Matter? Brock Lesnar Returns! Daily Squash 422
Every Tuesday Ben Spindler and Paul Taylor discuss what is going on in the world of wrestling news! This week they talk Lesnar's return, Raw Ratings improvement, the 911 call that TMZ released of Dusty Rhodes' wife, Bret Hart's comments about Daniel Bryan's injury and more!
American Odyssey 1x13 Video Promo "Real World" (HD) Season Finale
American Odyssey 1x13 "Real World" - As the world discovers that the truth about Odelle (Anna Friel), she and Aslam (Omar Ghazaoui) find refuge in Barcelona with someone from Luc's (Gregory Fitoussi) past. But when Odelle finally has a chance to tell her story to reporter Isabel Rainey (Branca Katic), she encounters an unavoidable obstacle. Meanwhile, back in New York, the truth about Societel Mining's misdeeds sends ripples through Peter's (Peter Facinelli) world and Harrison (Jake Robinson) works to expose Osela. Season Finale. Daniella Pineda, Jim True-Frost, Sadie Sink, Nate Mooney and Treat Williams also star.
Official website: http://www.nbc.com/american-odyssey
Official Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/NBCOdyssey/
The Whispers 1x05 Video Promo "What Lies Beneath" (HD)
The Whispers 1x05 "What Lies Beneath" - Claire speaks with Sean, who has no memories of her or their life together, and tries to get him to remember something…anything about his past; Wes has an epiphany and heads back to Mali to take another look at the fulgurite, and Lena keeps a watchful eye on Minx to make sure that her conversations with Drill have ceased, on “The Whispers,” Monday, June 29th on ABC.
Official website: http://abc.go.com/shows/the-whispers
Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheWhispersABC/
Official Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/TheWhispersABC/
Monday, 22 June 2015
Sponsored Video: Knock Knock Official Trailer
Knock Knock
Keanu Reeves stars as Evan Webber, a happily married architect who appears to have everything a man could ever dream of – a loving and successful wife, two beautiful children and an expensive home. During a weekend alone, his peaceful existence is interrupted by the sudden arrival of two lost and seemingly innocent young girls. After naively inviting them in while they wait for a taxi, the night takes a sudden and disturbing turn when a debaucherous mistake evolves into a living nightmare.
Out in UK Cinemas 26th June
Competition: Win The Last Knights on Blu-ray
Synopsis:
Clive Owen and Morgan Freeman star in this medieval action feature directed by Kazuaki Kiriya.
After being appointed commander of his kingdom's knights, skilled warrior Raiden (Owen) is forced to seek justice for his noble master Bartok (Freeman) who refuses to bow to pressure from the corrupt lords of the realm.
With Bartok's house destroyed and his loyal men dispersed it is up to Raiden to avenge his master's persecution by going after the influential and power-hungry minister Gezza Mott (Aksel Hennie).
Win This:
The Last Knights [Blu-ray]
Can you name the two featured actors in The Last Knights?
To enter Email us on competition@beentothemovies.com with your answer, along with your name and address.
When the competition ends as indicated on this page, any and all entries received after this point will not count and emails blacklisted due to not checking this page first.
Winners will be chosen randomly and will be informed via email.
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