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Taking a look at the world of film through gay eyes - news, reviews, trailers, gay film, queer cinema and more

Taking a look at the world of film through gay eyes - news, reviews, trailers, gay film, queer cinema & more

The Overnight (DVD/VoD Review)

October 26, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Starring: Adam Scott, Taylor Schilling, Jason Schwartzman, Judith Godrèche
Director: Patrick Brice
Running Time: 79 mins
Certificate: 15
Release Date: October 26th 2015 (UK)

Sometimes when it comes to indie film darlings it’s difficult to see what all the fuss was about. With The Overnight that’s not too much of an issue, as while it might not quite deserve some of the raves it received following its first festival screenings, it’s still a good movie.

Alex (Adam Scott) and Emily (Taylor Schilling) are a 30-something couple with a kid, who are newly arrived in California. It’s not been an easy move, with stay-at-home dad Alex feeling slightly dislocated and friendless. He randomly meets Kurt (Jason Schwartzman) in the park, who invites Alex and Emily over to his house for the evening.

Once there they meet Kurt’s French wife Charlotte (Judith Godrèche), and Alex and Emily can’t help but feel they may have found some firm friends in the arty, free-thinking, bohemian and seemingly cool couple. As the evening goes on the straitlaced Emily and Alex begin to loosen up – thanks to some liquor and pot – but while Alex feels increasingly free and with his inhibitions falling away, Emily begins to wonder whether Kurt and Charlotte are a bit too freethinking and strange. [Read more…]

Krampus Trailer – Christmas gets ghoulish for Adam Scott & Toni Collette

September 9, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

krampus-slideYou may never have heard of Krampus, but in some traditions he is essentially the anti-Santa Claus, a slightly demonic figure who punishes bad children while Santa rewards the good. Now he’s getting his own movie, which will be coming to creep us out (and hopefully make us laugh) at the end of the year.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Legendary Pictures’ Krampus, a darkly festive tale of a yuletide ghoul, reveals an irreverently twisted side to the holiday.

‘When his dysfunctional family clashes over the holidays, young Max (Emjay Anthony) is disillusioned and turns his back on Christmas. Little does he know, this lack of festive spirit has unleashed the wrath of Krampus: a demonic force of ancient evil intent on punishing non-believers.

‘All hell breaks loose as beloved holiday icons take on a monstrous life of their own, laying siege to the fractured family’s home and forcing them to fight for each other if they hope to survive.

‘The horror-comedy also stars Adam Scott, Toni Collette, David Koechner, Allison Tolman, Conchata Ferrell, Stefania Lavie Owen and Krista Stadler. Krampus and his mischievous underlings have been created by the combined efforts of Weta Workshop and Weta Digital, both renowned for their epic work on The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies and King Kong, among many others.’ [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Adam Scott, Toni Collette, David Koechner  

Fresh Black Mass Trailer – Johnny Depp is a major mobster

August 1, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

black-mass-main-poster Three-time Oscar nominee Johnny Depp (“Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” “Finding Neverland,” the “Pirates of the Caribbean” films) stars as notorious mobster James “Whitey” Bulger in the drama “Black Mass,” directed by Scott Cooper (“Crazy Heart”).

The film also stars Joel Edgerton (“The Great Gatsby,” “Zero Dark Thirty”) as FBI Agent John Connolly; Oscar nominee Benedict Cumberbatch (“The Imitation Game”) as Whitey’s brother, powerful State Senator Billy Bulger; Rory Cochrane (“Argo”) as Steve Flemmi, Whitey’s closest partner in crime; Jesse Plemons (TV’s “Fargo”) as Whitey’s main henchman, Kevin Weeks; and Kevin Bacon (“Crazy, Stupid, Love.” TV’s “The Following”) as FBI Special Agent in Charge Charles McGuire.

In 1970s South Boston, FBI Agent John Connolly (Edgerton) persuades Irish mobster Jimmy Bulger (Depp) to collaborate with the FBI in order to eliminate their common enemy: the Italian mob. The drama tells the story of this unholy alliance, which spiraled out of control, allowing Whitey to evade law enforcement while consolidating his power and becoming one of the most ruthless and dangerous gangsters in Boston history.

Cooper directed “Black Mass” from a screenplay by Mark Mallouk and Jez Butterworth, based on the book by Dick Lehr and Gerard O’Neill. It’s due out in the UK in November. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Johnny Depp, Joel Edgerton, Benedict Cumberbatch, Adam Scott, Dakota Johnson, Corey Stoll  DIRECTORS: Scott Cooper  FILMS: Black Mass  

New Black Mass Trailer – Johnny Depp gets involved in organised crime

May 24, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

black-mass-trailerSynopsis: Black Mass stars Oscar® nominee Johnny Depp (“Public Enemies”, “Donnie Brasco”, the “Pirates of the Caribbean” films) as Whitey Bulger and Joel Edgerton (“The Great Gatsby,” “Zero Dark Thirty”) as FBI Agent John Connolly. Filming began in Boston under the direction of Scott Cooper (“Out of the Furnace,” “Crazy Heart”).

#The film also stars Benedict Cumberbatch (“Twelve Years a Slave”) as Whitey’s brother, Billy Bulger, who is a Massachusetts State Senator; Jesse Plemons (AMC’s “Breaking Bad”) as Whitey’s longtime partner in crime, Kevin Weeks; Dakota Johnson (“Fifty Shades of Grey”) as Lindsey Cyr, Whitey’s former girlfriend and mother of his only child; Rory Cochrane (“Argo”) as Steve Flemmi, another member of the Irish mob; Julianne Nicholson (“August: Osage County”) as John Connolly’s wife, Marianne; and Adam Scott (ABC’s “Parks and Recreation”) as FBI Agent Robert Fitzpatrick. Rounding out the main cast are David Harbour (“End of Watch”), Jeremy Strong (“Zero Dark Thirty”), Brad Carter (HBO’s “True Detective”), W. Earl Brown (“Draft Day”) and Corey Stoll (“The Bourne Legacy”).

‘In 1970s South Boston, FBI Agent John Connolly (Edgerton) persuades Irish mobster James “Whitey” Bulger (Depp) to collaborate with the FBI and eliminate a common enemy: the Italian mob. The drama tells the true story of this unholy alliance, which spiraled out of control, allowing Whitey to evade law enforcement, consolidate power, and become one of the most ruthless and powerful gangsters in Boston history.’

The movie is due out in November. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Johnny Depp, Joel Edgerton, Benedict Cumberbatch, Adam Scott, Dakota Johnson, Corey Stoll  DIRECTORS: Scott Cooper  FILMS: Black Mass  

New Hot Tub Time Machine 2 Trailer – Adam Scott, Craig Robinson and co. head for the future

December 10, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Hot-Tub-Time-Machine-2-posterHot Tub Time Machine 2 is making an early bid for least called for sequel of 2015 (no one really wanted the first film all that much), but on the evidence of this trailer, it may actually be better than the first film.

While the first film took the characters back to the 80s in the titular hot tub time machine, this time they’ll be going to the future. As this allows them to know about the future, it means they were able to change their lives – not always for the better. They also meet Adam Scott’s Adam, who’s the son of John Cusack’s character.

A February 20th US release is set, with the movie arriving in the UK two days before that. Take a look at the trailer below, and the new poster above. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Adam Scott, Rob Corddry, Craig Robinson, Clark Duke  DIRECTORS: Steve Pink  FILMS: Hot Tub Time Machine 2  

Benedict Cumberbatch & Adam Scott Join Johnny Depp In Black Mass

May 22, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Benedict-CumberbatchBenedict Cumberbatch is the new Guy Pearce, or at least he is in Black Mass, as THR reports that he’s taking over from the Aussie actor in the Whitey Bulger biopic.

He will play Whitey Bulger’s brother Billy, the former President of the Massachusetts State Senate.

James ‘Whitey’ Bulger (Johnny Depp) was a Boston criminal who ended up becoming an FBI informant, with the help of his longtime friend and FBI agent John Connolly (Joel Edgerton) and his brother (Cumberbatch). However Whitey didn’t completely turn good guy, as his tips to the feds were mainly about getting rid of his mob competition.

When Connolly tipped Bulger off that the feds were planning on double-crossing him, the criminal went into hiding for more than a decade, rising to the top of the FBI’s Most Wanted list before he was eventually caught in 2011 while hiding out in Santa Monica, California.

Billy was never implicated in Whitey’s criminal activities, but his political opponents inevitably tried to use his brother’s reputation against him.

Adam Scott has also signed on to be FBI agent Robert Fitzpatrick

Cumberbatch is a bit of a last-minute replacement as shooting is currently under way in Boston.

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ACTORS: Benedict Cumberbatch, Adam Scott, Johnny Depp  FILMS: Black Mass  

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (Cinema)

December 23, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Starring: Ben Stiller, Adam Scott, Shirley Maclaine, Sean Penn, Kristen Wiig
Director: Ben Stiller
Running Time: 114 mins
Certificate: PG
Release Date: December 26th 2013

There’s one thing to be said of Ben Stiller’s reimagining of famous daydreamer Mitty – he certainly captures the mood of the times. Mitty works at Life magazine, which is going digital, and most of the staff are being laid off. The ‘digital takeover’ is being handled by Ted (a gloriously oily Adam Scott) and there are many scenes of upset worker carrying brown boxes containing their meagre possessions out of the building, security guard in tow. [Read more…]

A.C.O.D. Trailer – Adam Scott tries to deal with his parents’ divorce all over again

August 17, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment


There’s a sense that Hollywood thinks it’s only a matter of time until Parks and Recreation star Adam Scott breaks it big in the movies, and with some great notices from festival screenings, perhaps A.C.O.D. is the film to do it.

He plays Carter, a seemingly well-adjusted Adult Child of Divorce (the A.C.O.D. of the title). Having survived the madness of his parents’ divorce, Carter now has a successful career and supportive girlfriend. But when his younger brother gets engaged, Carter is forced to reunite his bitterly divorced parents and their new spouses for the wedding, causing the chaos of his childhood to return, including his wacky therapist.

The great cast also includes Richard Jenkins, Catherine O’Hara, Amy Poehler, Clark Duke, Jessica Alba, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Jane Lynch. It’ll be out later this year.

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ACTORS: Adam Scott, Richard Jenkins, Catherine O’Hara, Amy Poehler, Clark Duke, jessica Alba, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jane Lynch  FILMS: A.C.O.D.  

The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty Trailer – The Ben Stiller movie is looking gorgeous

July 30, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment


After it had been in development for years, it’s fair to say that no one was holding out too much hope for The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty. However it finally went into production with Ben Stiller directing and starring. Then a few weeks ago the interest went through the roof when a lucky few were treated to a few scenes from the movie, which met a truly rapturous response and even had people talking about Oscars.

Now we can get a look ourselves with the first trailer, which does look absolutely gorgeous.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Ben Stiller directs and stars in THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY, James Thurber’s classic story of a day-dreamer who escapes his anonymous life by disappearing into a world of fantasies filled with heroism, romance and action. When his job along with that of his co-worker (Kristen Wiig) are threatened, Walter takes action in the real world embarking on a global journey that turns into an adventure more extraordinary than anything he could have ever imagined.’

It’ll be in cinemas this Christmas. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Kristen Wiig, Adam Scott  FILMS: The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty  

Adam Scott Up To Replace John Cusack In Hot Tub Time Machine 2

May 8, 2013 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

adam-scottFor a while now a sequel to Hot Tub Time Machine has been in the works, but it’s now been revealed that John Cusack definitely won’t be returning, Instead TheWrap reports that Parks and Recreation’s Adam Scott is in talks to take the lead in Hot Tub Time Machine 2. However, he won’t be playing the same character Cusack played in the first movie.

Craig Robinson, Rob Corddry and Clark Duke are all finalizing deals to reprise their roles in the comedy sequel, with Steve Pink returning to direct. It isn’t clear who will provide the screenplay, but earlier reports suggested Steve Pink and Rob Corddry could provide the script.

Hot Tub Time Machine followed four friends who are transported back to one fateful night during their teenage years in 1986. The comedy grossed over $50 million in the United States, and became a hit on Blu-ray and DVD as well. No production schedule has been confirmed, but Craig Robinson revealed in March that they plan to shoot this summer.

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:
ACTORS: Adam Scott, Craig Robinson, Rob Corddry, Clark Duke  DIRECTORS: Steve Pink  FILMS: Hot Tub Time Machine 2  
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