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Ralph Break The Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2 Trailer – The videogame ‘baddie’ is back & headed for the net

February 28, 2018 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Before the release of Wreck-It Ralph, there were plenty of people shaking their heads and saying it was evidence that Disney animation had lost its way. However, it turned out to be the beginning of a critical and box office rennaisance that’s continued with the likes of Frozen and Moana. Its $470 million worldwide gross also means we’re getting a sequel.

Here’s the brief synopsis: ‘Video game bad guy Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) and fellow misfit Vanellope von Schweetz (voice of Sarah Silverman) navigate the vast and dynamic world wide web in search of a replacement part to save Vanellope’s game, Sugar Rush.’

The film is currently fue out November 30th, 2018 in the UK. Take a look at the brand new trailer below. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Taraji P. Henson, Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch FILMS: Ralph Breaks The Internet

Carol Wins Big At The Gay & Lesbian Entertainment Critics’ Dorian Awards

January 19, 2016 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

While Carol may have missed out on a Best Picture Oscar nomination it’s gotten massive amounts of love from the Gay & Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association’s Dorian Awards, which bestowed five prizes on the movie, including Film of the Year, Director of the Year (Todd Haynes), Screenplay of the year (Phyllis Nagy) and LGBTQ Film of the Year. In addition, Cate Blanchett, star of the ‘50s-set lesbian romance, earned Film Performance of the Year – Actress for her titular turn. Haynes also was also hailed as Wilde Artist of the Year (named for the group’s patron saint Oscar Wilde). As for Film Performance of the Year – Actor, Leonardo DiCaprio for The Revenant prevailed. Blanchett previously won a Dorian Award for Blue Jasmine.

Director Sean Baker’s Tangerine, the drama of a clique of transgender women navigating the mean streets of Hollywood, took Unsung Film of the Year, while George Miller’s Mad Max: Fury Road was deemed Visually Striking Film of the Year. Amy, the unvarnished account of the rise and fall of soulful singer Amy Winehouse, won Documentary of the Year.

In television categories, Fargo and Orange is the Black tied for TV Drama of the Year. Transparent won for TV Comedy of the Year, with star Jeffrey Tambor winning his second Dorian for TV Performance of the Year – Actor. Empire’s Taraji P. Henson was victorious in the Actress category (her series landed as Campy TV Show of the Year).

Taking a stand in less traditional categories, GALECA members chose edgy comic and society button-pusher Amy Schumer (Trainwreck, Comedy Central’s Inside Amy Schumer) as Wilde Wit of the Year. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver won TV Current Affairs Show of the Year. Campy Flick victor: Magic Mike XXL.

GALECA’s annual, Hasty Pudding-esque Winners Toast is set for Sunday, March 6, in Los Angeles. The week previous, GALECA added actress Jane Fonda – veteran star of the film classics Klute, Coming Home, 9 to 5 as well as the past year’s Youth and ongoing Netflix comedy Grace and Frankie – to their Timeless Star list, a career achievement kudos that also includes Sir Ian McKellen, George Takei, Betty White, Chloris Leachman and Fonda’s Grace costar Lily Tomlin.

Take a look at the full list of winners (with nominees) in bold:

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ACTORS: Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett, Jeffrey Tambor, Taraji P. Henson DIRECTORS: Todd Haynes FILMS: Carol, Transparent, Orange Is The New Black, Tangerine, Mad Max: Fury Road

No Good Deed (DVD Review)

March 29, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Starring: Idris Elba, Taraji P. Henson, Leslie Bibb, Kate Del Castillo
Director: Sam Miller
Running Time: 80 mins
Certificate: 15
Release Date: March 16th 2015 (UK)

Sometimes getting two really good actors to take on a rather run of the mill script can raise the whole thing to new levels. There must have been hope No Good Deed could do the same, but it doesn’t really work.

Colin (Idris Elba) is a very bad man, who police believe is a serial murderer but who they’ve only managed to lock up for manslaughter. After a parole hearing he escapes custody and heads for the house of his girlfriend, whom he promptly kills (just in case we were wondering just how bad he is). [Read more…]

No Good Deed Trailer – Idris Elba terrorises Taraji P. Henson

June 15, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Idris Elba is going from one extreme to the other. Having recently played the universally beloved Nelson Mandela on the big screen, he’s now turning escaped convict for No Good Deed. And we’ve got a trailer to take a look.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Terri (Taraji P. Henson), a devoted wife and mother of two, lives an ideal life that takes a dramatic turn when her home and children are threatened by Colin (Idris Elba), a charming stranger who smooth-talks his way into her house, claiming car trouble. The unexpected invitation leaves her and her family terrorized and fighting for survival.’

The film will be out in the US in September and the UK in October. [Read more…]

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ACTORS: Idris Elba, Taraji P. Henson FILMS: No Good Deed

Think Like A Man (DVD)

October 18, 2012 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Starring: Michael Ealy, Taraji P. Henson, Kevin Hart, Gabrielle Union, Jerry Ferrara
Director: Tim Story
Running Time: 117 mins
Certificate: 12
Release Date: October 15th 2012

It’s quite a feat to create a movie that seems both misogynist and misandrist at the same time, but that’s probably because this is a film based on a self-help book, and so like most self-help books about relationships, it seems to assume men and women are essentially completely different species, and also that they’re all pretty stupid. However, if you can accept that the characters here are essentially parodies of real people (at least I hope so and that I’m not giving the human race too much credit), there is some measure of entertainment to be had here, even if it goes on way too long and suffers from the fact its multiple stories often mean we have to have the same scene over and over. [Read more…]

There’s No Good Deed For Idris Elba

March 5, 2012 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Idris Elba feels like he’s on the edge of breaking really big in the US, and hopefully No Good Deed will help him on his way (as will his recently announced role as a young Nelson Mandella in The Long Walk To Freedom), as THR reports he’s signed up for the movie, alongside Taraji P. Henson.

Aimee Lagos’s screenplay is about a former DA-turned-stay-at-home mom and her two small children who are terrorised and kidnapped from their home when she invites a good-looking mysterious stranger in to wait for help after his car ran off the road.

Henson will play the terrified mom, while Elba will be showing his range as the deadly kidnapper. It’ll also reteam Idris with director Sam Miller, who helmed episodes of his detective drama Luther. Shooting will start in April in Georgia

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ACTORS: Idris Elba, Taraji P. Henson DIRECTORS: Sam Miller FILMS: No Good Deed