‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows’ trailer

Ohhhh, this looks like it may be very very good. Now I am not a huge fan of the ‘Potter’ franchise. I do think they are very strong films, but for some reason they have lacked the WOW factor. Perhaps this is because they came out at the same time as the ‘Lord of the Rings’ films which surpassed them for that.

However they do warrant a rewatch to see how the hold up.

Whatever is said about them, this certainly looks like a much darker more adult film which is what is needed for me to get excited!

Iron Lady

File this under curious.
‘Mama Mia!’ director Phyllida Lloyd – who loves her ‘l’s’ – is planning on reuniting with her films co-star Meryl Streep.

Since ‘Mama Mia!’ could only be described as lite entertainment, the subject matter is rather ambitious for the newbie director.

Meryl is going to be British Conservative – and controversial - Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher.

Although Thatcher was Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990 (Whopping time indeed!) the projected film would concentrate on the immediate build-up to the Falklands War in 1982, a time in which Britain was mired in recession and Thatcher's popularity was waning.
The 74 day war famously reversed her fortunes, causing a patriotic swell in the UK that sailed her through the 1983 elections.

Could this be the film that bags Meryl her 3rd Oscar?
Considering 1983 was also the year La Streep won the Oscar for ‘Sophie’s Choice’ it would be very fitting indeed.

However I honestly think that Streep is so damn good, she is going to have to really blow peoples socks off to get that 3rd (and actually I think after she gets the 3rd a 4th will not be so illusive). I mean we are going to have to see Meryl play something she has hardly ever done before. But what has she not done before?

'Rango' Trailer

Is it just me, or does this look like what would happen if you merged ‘No Country for Old Men’ with Pixar?

Whatever you may think I think it looks rather amazing so far. Sure the gags are hot HYST – ER - IC – AL but this is just a teaser.

The story is about a chameleon with an identity crisis. Heis voiced by Johnny Depp with a supporting cast of greats. Timothy Olyphant, Abigail Breslin, Bill Nighy, Isla Fisher, Alfred Molina, Ray WInstone, Harry Dean Stanton and the wonderful Beth Grant. Plus this is directed by Gore Verbinski and written by John Logan! (the latter looks like he is going to have an amazing 2011)

Get me there now!!

‘Paranormal Activity 2’ trailer

Ok, so I do not know what I am more freaked out about, the creepy swinging objects and strange woman showing up, or the baby. Both things are utterly scary to me.

Gay Twilight and ‘Stoker’

Add an ‘r’ and that title could be so rude, considering what I am about to talk about.

So this weekend is gay pride in London, in which I will be marching of course, but it is also the weekend that ‘Twlight Saga: Eclipse’ goes wide, so there will be many many teenage girls, cradle snatching mums, and gay men of all ages flocking to the theatre to watch Taybert in all his glory (I predict £200 million for the weekend)

As for me, I will give it a miss and perhaps catch the DVD release. I like my vampires darker and sexier. Give me ‘True Blood’ any day (too many hot new cast members – it is like watching porn)

Whatever the out come of the weekend, one thing is sure, I am more excited about the return to the screen of The FOSTER.

Yes it seems that Jodie Foster may be starring with Carey Mulligan in the Wentworth Miller written film ‘Stoker’ (see the gay pride and vampire mentions does not seem so out of place now eh?)

The story is about an eccentric teenager and the estranged uncle who returns to the family after her father's death. There is the still the pivotal role of the uncle still to be decided, and this will have weight on whether Foster signs on.

However it would be nice to see her in a supporting role again, especially with Mulligan. I wonder how long Mulligan is going to be cast as a teenager for? Right now she is THE it girl appearing so many prestige films it is ridiculous.

However me thinks her title is seriously up for grabs with Mia Wasikowska and Jessica Chastain battling it out.

'Burlesque'

Is looking rather promising, at least from an eye candy level.

‘Let Me In’ Trailer

So here is the teaser for the ‘Let The Right One In’ remake called ‘Let Me In’ (the title being make simpler for American audiences leaves one with a slight fear for the movie).

I for one an excited about the movie, and honestly think it has the potential to be great, however whenever beloved non American films are remade one cannot help but have the feeling that they will be dumbed down. This is usually the case.

Today

For those of you clicking on here, you are the first to know that me, yes me have gotten married (or civilised since it is called a 'Civil Partnership' - and politically correct or not, that is fine by me.)

Yep by the time this post crops up online I will no longer be legally single. I will have to tick a whole different box on official forms and documents. Sure it may not be legal in my home country, or my partners, but it is legal within the European Union and that ain't half bad.

So picture my running out into the street holding up my ring finger like Shug Avery and screaming "I's Married Now" at traffic - for that is what I will be doing.

Peacexx

P.S. If you wonder what type of bride I am - I am a "terrible" one.

'Green Hornet' trailer

or how I couldn't care less, but am posting it because there is no other noteworthy news.

'Convicted' Trailer (previously 'Betty Ann Waters')

So much unintentional laughter was gained from this trailer.
Whoever put this together has done the film a great disservice.
This has 'DRAMA' written all over it, but in a rather cheap 'this is a prestige film.....really......IT IS' way.
Even the snippets of acting leave me cold. Aside from Minnie Driver the rest of the cast really seem to be ACTING (badly) FOR AWARDS ATTENTION.
And do not even get me started on the fact that the ENTIRE PLOT is spelled out. This is obviously not aimed at people with intelligence. Sure it is a true story and we can wiki the outcome, but can we not enjoy and be surprised by the journey?

Does she get him released?
Umm
YA THINK!?!?!

Sad that such an uninspired trailer was made as this is an interesting story.
You all know I am not a fan of the Swank, but I was curious about this file due to the rest of the cast......until today. Maybe the reviews will win me over again, maybe cries of "Driver is BRILLIANT" can get me excited to see it, or maybe the trailer really does give us a preview of what to expect - sentimental, soul inspiring drek.


The faces and hair of Lawyer Hillary

Swank pays tribute to my other least favourite actress - Zellweger.

Pre-lawyer hair. Curly equals powerless (and poor)

She is getting there, but an emotional lawyer does not win cases.

Now that is case winning lawyer hair

Winning me over

Sometimes there is an artist that you like, but who also annoys the crap out of you.
You want to dislike them, but at the same time you are constantly curious about them.
Kate Nash is one of those.
Her lyrics try to hard to be everyday and common, this with her accent makes you visualise her as a whiney brat who probably smells like vodka, cigarettes, hairspray and bubblegum. You imagine her with that "I don't care" messy hair that you know she spent 2 hours to get it like that. She wears clothes that do not flatter her at all, but they are all the rage so as long as she fits in it is ok.

And then, she goes and writes a song so random, so clever and subtle in its self mockery, and also rather insightful without trying, you forgive her and see her for the artist she is.

BBQ food is good
You invite me out to eat it, I should...go
But I'm feeling kind of nervous and not quite myself
So I'm running late on purpose and I know this wont help how things have become between us
But if I go you'll give me hell, and that I dont know how to fix
It is making me unwell
Well

I arrive at your house, but you've just got up
And you are wearing a towel, and your eyes look dark
I help to dry your body, and I see your cut
So I give you a plaster, and we cover it up
I say "Have you been crying?"
And you say "Shut Up"
So we sit in the garden, and touch the grass with our hands

The sun is going down now, and it's been okay
You tell me all the things you did while I was away
And this worries me somewhat
You say you're fine

Listen
Can you hear it?
Does it speak?
Will I feel it?
Will it hurt?
Am I near it?
I dont know

I dont know how more people havent got mental health problems
Thinking is one of the most stressful things I've ever come across
And not being able to articulate what I want to say drives me crazy
I think I should read some more books, learn some new words
My sister used to read the dictionary so I'm going to start with that
I'd like to travel
I want to see India and the pyramids, a whale and that race with all the bicycles in France
I'm not sure about rivers, they scare me, but I love swimming, I'm good at it
And when I swim I count the laps, and this helps me relax
When I was younger I saw a house burn down
I walked past it for the next six years, derelict, black, chalky and dangerous
I wondered if squatters lived there
I'm still not sure but I know there were never any parties cuz its a shit-hole
After a while the council got round to tidying the town
They decided it was an eyesore so they tore it down
Behind the house was a wall with a few bits of crappy graffiti and the word 'Cunt' written in giant letters
And now I walk past that

I like going to the park, and I like walking through it
I like taking my dogs there
And friends, and I like being alone
I like being able to shout, but I wish I could be quiet
When I'm quiet people just think I'm sad, and usually I am
Sometimes when I'm at a really noisy train station
Somewhere with the fast trains like Kings Cross
I feel like putting down my bags and shouting things out because I've got something to say

Don't you want to share the guilt?
Don't think, just try and sleep

Mini Review - 'Kick-Ass'

Finally! Michael has seem a film in 2010!!!!
F*ck what everyone is saying about the movie being irresponsible for making horrific violence a laughing matter.
This is cartoon violence, and the whole film is seen from a completely f*cked up point of view.

But what a thrilling point of view it is:
Bad guys getting ripped apart by everyday people.
Just wonderful.

I for one was cheering from behind covered eyes as a 10 year old girl laid waste to a room full of revolting and evil drug dealers.
Heck a lot of pretty ugly and morally disgusting men were chopped up in this film and I for one loved it.
I also freely admit I have a very warped idea of justice and how to improve the world, and fully appreciate that some people should really be wiped from the face of the earth, or have an missile shot into their chests.

Grade A-

'Never Let Me Go' Trailer

This trailer now elevates this film to my most anticipated list.
Reading the book was completely emotional. It begs to ask the question of what makes us human, even when we are not supposed to be.
Judging from the trailer it appears one of my pet peeves in film has been squashed, the casting of children to portray the younger version of the same character, who look nothing like their adult counterparts. They have managed to get it right without having to rely on having the same hairstyle.
This film looks like it will be a beautiful and completely emotional experience.
Can not wait.

'Somewhere' trailer

Ohhhh!!! Emmmm!!! Geeeeee!!!!

Dakota is going to be so pissed off if Elle gets one first! Could Sophia be doing a Mickey Rourke with Stephen Dorff?

Summer Mix Tape 2010

Well here is my annual Summer mix tape sponsored by Murphy - my little monster/darling kitty.
I am sure there will be a part II with late summer releases, but this is what I am listening to this summer. Yes, some of these songs are 2009, but they fit my 'now' so well that they have to be here. Enjoy! xxx







From left to right:

José Gonzalez – ‘Heartbeats’
Beach House – ‘Norway’
Mumford and Sons – ‘Little Lion Man’
Maccabees – ‘Dinosaurs’
Marina and the Diamonds – ‘Obsessions’

Jack Peñate – ‘Pull My Heart Away’
Kate Nash – ‘Don’t You Want to Share The Guilt’
Passion Pit – ‘Sleepyhead’
Keane – ‘Stop For a Minute’
VV Brown – ‘This Charming Man’

Plan B – ‘She Said’
Rihanna – ‘Te Amo’
Macy Grey – ‘Lately’
Nikki & Rich – ‘Next Best Thing’
Caro Emerald – ‘A Night Like This’

Janelle Monae – ‘Tightrope’
Florence and the Machine - ‘Dog Days are Over’
Miike Snow – ‘The Rabbit’
Hurts – ‘Better Than Love’
Kylie – ‘All the Lovers’

Groove Armada – ‘Paper Romance’
Robyn – ‘Dancing on my Own’
M.I.A. – ‘XXXO’
Faithless – ‘Not Going Home’
Kelis -‘4th of July’

'The Extra Man' trailer

Where does Oscar love come from? Or more importantly which actors are actually loved?
I ask this because although they gave Kevin Kline an Oscar for 'A Fish Called Wanda' they have never invited him back, despite awards attention elsewhere. Is once more than enough for some actors?
He is apparently wonderful in this film - doubtful it will translate being 'lite'