With Nicolas Winding Refn as executive producer, Pusher, is almost guaranteed to pick up a huge hype in the months leading up to its theatrical release. The film boasts a complete British cast which includes Richard Coyle and Agyness Deyn. Richard Coyle plays an East London dealer who, after a series of unfortunate events, finds himself in a state of desperation as he struggles to repay his debts to a cold-blooded drug lord. You only have to check out the trailer to sample what appears to be a pretty phenomenal soundtrack.
Pusher will be the perfect film for those who plan on breaking away from a summer full of mammoth-budget blockbuster releases. Think fast-paced, smart-thinking, East London gangster thrills, with plenty of awesome scenes and cinematography to have your peepers spazzing out with excitement.
Pusher will be released in cinemas across the UK in May.
Think of that crazy girl who constantly envies a relationship, and always seems to linger in the background: the ex, the best friend, the random girl you’ve never met before in your life. Jason Reitman and Diablo Cody’s Young Adult, brings us the story of Mavis Gray, a downtrodden writer (Charlize Theron) determined to get her ex-boyfriend (Patrick Wilson) back, despite him being in a steady relationship with a newborn baby in tow.
An intriguing look into the mindset of the kind of person who would otherwise be a nuisance, Cody manages to produce a deep, witty and compelling script not far off from her standard. Young Adult is littered with moments everyone can relate to – waking up with a messy hangover, pigging out on take-aways when you’re feeling blue, and the ‘fuck my life’ sessions when you see your friends doing the things that only real adults do. The concept of youth in adulthood runs throughout the key elements of the film seeing costumes, language, routines and habits of each character that help to show the juvenile or adult within each character.
Getting married, having a baby, buying a property are all stereotypes that come along with being in your twenties/thirties, when you begin progressing in life. What Young Adult tells us is that sometimes its okay to be a ‘fuck up’, and if anyone thinks otherwise, it’s okay not to care.
Young Adult hits cinemas across the UK this weekend.
Don’t Think is the latest collaboration between the Chemical Brothers and Adam Smith (Director of Skins Series 1 and the first Dr Who series featuring Matt Smith). With the title hailing from the song featured in one of last year’s biggest award-winning films, Black Swan, we see the Further LP concept developed into a dynamic and intriguing film. Adam Smith creates visuals to accompany each song, presenting one of the most in-demand shows, in the best format.
Expect illuminating, fluorescent, rave-culture inspired cinematography that’ll have your eyes spasming with excitement – Definitely one that’ll have you in a feel-good mood. However, Don’t Think will be screened in over 100 cinemas across the U.K for one night only on Friday 3rd February.
For more information and to book tickets for screenings across the UK visit the website here
“Oh my God.” – The first words to come out of my mouth after the credits started rolling. Not because I was shocked or offended, but purely because of the odd emotional rollercoaster you experience while watching the film.
Sofidonuts was kindly invited a special screening of Steve McQueen’s second directorial venture, Shame, a highly controversial film starring beauties Michael Fassbender and Carey Mulligan as siblings. Sex addict, Brandon (Fassbender) is forced to confront his lifestyle as his condition worsens once his troubled sister (Mulligan) pays him an unwanted visit. Writers, McQueen and Morgan put emphasis on the performance of rituals throughout the film, which are fuelled by the modern-day advances in technology such as Skype, webcams and the Internet.
You only had to glimpse at the person next to you (which I found wasn’t really appreciated when watching films of this subject matter) to realise the various interpretations and emotions the audience experience: some people expressed looks of disgust, others sadness, and there were a few excited or humoured expressions in the mix too. Scenes were awkward (which explains why I was looking at other people’s expressions), but that was key to McQueen’s approach. McQueen went on to say that he hopes the film will “start a conversation” – that Shame will act as a starting point for open discussions on sex addiction.
I should probably be reluctant to say so (or ashamed…sorry!), but Shame is visually captivating – those shots of late night New York, the glitz and glam of The Boom Boom Room, the stellar apartments of the middle-class Manhattan office worker. Shame features scenes which are expected, plenty that is unexpected, but also those that make you frighteningly aware of parallels between your life and Brandon’s…just on an amplified scale. But to sum up the film: Can I see people hanging out on a movie night, ten years from now, with Shame at the top of their ‘to watch’ pile? Not quite. But a part of me does wonder whether Tiger Woods, Eric Benet, David Duchovny and other self-confessed sex addicts will be suggesting that their partners go see it… If you still have no idea what I’m talking about, check out the trailer.
From The director of I Am Legend and the producers of Heroes, comes, Touch. Based on human connectivity and the concept that everyone, and everything in the world is connected, the show delves into the idea that it all comes down to a mathematical equations and numbers. There is no guarantee that Touch will be a major success but with such a huge team behind it, it’s hard to imagine it falling by the wayside.
Jake Bohm is a mute, autistic child with an outstanding ability to predict the future. With Kiefer Sutherland appearing to have a fondness for numbers (considering his starring role in 24) he plays Jake’s father in the series. But putting his possible obsession aside, this show may be what takes over most of our lives in 2012. Have a peep at the trailer and let us know what you think.
The show hits America this January, but who knows when we’ll be receiving it over on our side of the pond.
A traditional cop story flipped on its head and pumped with steroids, Rampart tells the story of a raw, lawless renegade police officer based in Los Angeles. Woody Harrelson’s role in this film has been rumoured for major Oscar success next year, and judging by the trailer, that comes as no surprise.
Expect plenty of chills as this film is definitely not one for those who are easily offended. Rampart also stars rap legend, Ice Cube, Sigourney Weaver and Boardwalk Empire’s Steve Buscemi. If this movie wasn’t on your list for the New Year, you might want to throw it on there now.
Rampart reaches cinemas across the UK on February 10.
Never in my life did I think that the weed-puffing, guffawing mastermind of a comedian that is Seth Rogen would have my eyes watering (I lie. I was bawling like a baby), while watching one of his films. 50/50 is based on a true story, following Adam (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) who is diagnosed with a rare form of spinal cancer. Adam confides in his best friend Kyle (Seth Rogen), mother (Anjelica Huston) and therapist (Anna Kendrick) as he attempts to beat the cancer.
With lines like “No one wants to fuck me, I look like Voldemort” thrown into the mix, you can’t help but laugh, although tears might still be stinging your eyes from the sombre scenes before. 50/50 manages to convey all of the socially peculiar and awkward mannerisms often experienced by people with cancer like, over-excessive touching; people meaning well although often saying the wrong thing; varying responses to hair-loss; and in particular, how dealing with cancer feels for members of the younger generation.
50/50 is a film that people are talking about, but one that everyone actually wants to talk about, discuss and share – which is a fine accomplishment in itself. Adam’s journey is full of laughter, joy and sorrow. It allows viewers to gain a greater understanding of the emotions those with cancer go through on a daily basis. 50/50 presents a lovely perspective on life with cancer, which happens to be a lot more optimistic and dwells on the good moments of recovery, rather than the bad – a perfect insight for people who have never experienced the illness first-hand. The storytelling is real and genuine, and that’s what makes this film so good.
To save you the stress of deciding what film to see along with the usual Christmas panics, we’ve made you a list. So after you’ve finished gorging on holiday food and falling asleep in your over-sized jumpers, you can pop down to your local cinema for a mellow film session.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo – 26th December
This film has received critical acclaim from the moment its release was announced, but it doesn’t seem to have been in vain. Starring Rooney Mara and Daniel Craig, the book has been brought to life by iconic Director David Fincher – also responsible for Fight Club and Seven. NIN’s Trent Reznor and Atticus Rose provide the soundtrack which features Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
Another Earth – 9th December
If you had the chance to start again and forget all of your past mistakes, would you? In Another Earth, the human race discovers that a parallel universe has existed all along in which a duplicate of Earth resides. A young girl finds herself in an awkward situation, when ridden with guilt as a result of a terrible event; she forms a relationship with a talented composer.
Hugo – 2nd December
Magical, comforting and kids – all words you’d associate with an average Christmas film. Martin Scorsese, not the kind of director you’d usually associate with Christmas and merry times, brings us a world of magic in Hugo. Starring Chloe Moretz (Kick Ass) and Asa Butterfield (The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas), we are taken on an adventure as a young boy attempts to find the key to his father’s mechanical puzzle.
The Artist – 30th December
This film appears to be a classic, glamorous, silent film from early years, until you wake up and realise this is a silent film being released in 2011. A risky concept, The Artist, is a film definitely worth paying some attention too. Classic fashion styling and a magnificent soundtrack to conjure up all the necessary emotions, this film will probably be for the more ‘artsy’ among us. Either way, this film could lead to a newer, older, method of filmmaking in the future.
Happy Feet Two – 2nd December
To end on a positive note, who can honestly say they’re not a fan of penguins? Let alone penguins that can dance, sing and put a smile on your face when you’re feeling sad because someone ‘nicked one of your roast potatoes. The second instalment of Happy Feet introduces us to Mumble’s son, Erik, who can’t dance so becomes transfixed on the idea of flying instead. Happy Feet Two is sure to have you giggling at some point, no matter how hard you think you are.
Directed by Thor’s Darragh Byrne, comes Irish film, PARKED – the story of a secluded man named Fred who lives a lonesome life, until he befriends a young junkie with an optimistic take on life.
Colm Meaney and Merlin’s Colin Morgan provide a striking portrayal of a dramatic friendship between two unlikely characters, whom fate has brought together. The film looks at the simple pleasures of life as the characters face both the good and the bad together – It’s not long until an attractive music teacher walks into Fred’s life and he begins the struggle to balance his life out in terms of what he really wants.
Parked will be showing at The Tricycle Theatre and Apollo Cinemas from 25th November. There are still some tickets available for the premiere screening of PARKED at Leicester Square’s Apollo Cinema here.
Sofidonuts was invited along to the official launch of The Nomad Cinema pop-up cinema in Whiteleys Shopping Centre and we had an awesome time. A screening of Bad Santa, cocktails, popcorn and pizza – what more could we ask for? We couldn’t get enough of the real ‘bad santa’ photobooth too. Over the festive period Nomad will be showing some of the greatest classics in cinema such as Mallrats and The Big Lebowski, but there will also be recent releases in the mix, including Bridesmaids.
If you’re looking for top events to head to this Christmas season, we’d definitely suggest popping down to the Nomad cinema and sitting in on one of their fantastic screenings. The pop-up cinema will be around until 30th November and if you’re worried about sold-out showings, book you tickets online here now.
Films Showing at Nomad Cinema:
Saturday 19th November
Bridesmaids (Family Matinee)
Gnomeo & Juliet
Sunday 20th November
Grease (Family Matinee)
Little Miss Sunshine
Wednesday 23rd November
Pan’s Labyrinth
Thursday 24th November
Tree of Life
Friday 25th November
The Big Lebowski
Saturday 26th November
Disney’s Tangled (Family Matinee)
Dawn of the Dead
Sunday 27th November
E.T (Family Matinee)
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Tuesday 29th November
Charlie Brooker Presents Black Mirror + Harold and Maude
Super happy lady (desipte owning an unfortunate bitch face) who seems to find almost everything amusing // Loves all things gritty // Addicted to avocados // Leon: The Professional // Wrestling // Wishes Samuel L Jackson // Danny Trejo and Gary Oldman were relatives // Clean freak with a short attention span //
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