The Conjuring (2013): Trailer
Director: James Wan
Genre: Thriller
Cast: 19 July 2013
Release Date: Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Ron Livingston, Lili Taylor, Joey King
Synopsis: "Before there was Amityville, there was Harrisville. Based on a true story, “The Conjuring” tells the horrifying tale of how world-renowned paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren were called upon to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in a secluded farmhouse. Forced to confront a powerful demonic entity, the Warrens find themselves caught in the most terrifying case of their lives."
85th Academy Awards Winners
2013 - 20 Most Anticipated Films
Fast and Furious 6 (2013): Trailer
Director: Justin Lin
Genre: Action
Cast: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Jordana Brewster, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Sung Kang, Gal Gadot, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Luke Evans
Release Date: 24 May 2013
Synopsis: "Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson lead the returning cast of all-stars as the global blockbuster franchise built on speed races to its next continent in Fast & Furious 6. Reuniting for their most high-stakes adventure yet, fan favorites Jordana Brewster, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Sung Kang, Gal Gadot, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges and Elsa Pataky are joined by badass series newcomers Luke Evans and Gina Carano. Building on the worldwide blockbuster success of Fast Five and taking the action, stunts and narrative to even greater heights, Fast & Furious 6 sees director Justin Lin back behind the camera for the fourth time. He is supported by longtime producers Neal H. Moritz and Vin Diesel, who welcome producer Clayton Townsend back to the series."
Genre: Action
Cast: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Jordana Brewster, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Sung Kang, Gal Gadot, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Luke Evans
Release Date: 24 May 2013
Synopsis: "Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson lead the returning cast of all-stars as the global blockbuster franchise built on speed races to its next continent in Fast & Furious 6. Reuniting for their most high-stakes adventure yet, fan favorites Jordana Brewster, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Sung Kang, Gal Gadot, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges and Elsa Pataky are joined by badass series newcomers Luke Evans and Gina Carano. Building on the worldwide blockbuster success of Fast Five and taking the action, stunts and narrative to even greater heights, Fast & Furious 6 sees director Justin Lin back behind the camera for the fourth time. He is supported by longtime producers Neal H. Moritz and Vin Diesel, who welcome producer Clayton Townsend back to the series."
The Place Beyond the Pines (2013): Trailer
Director: Derek Cianfrance
Genre: Drama
Cast: Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper, Eva Mendes, Ray Liotta, Rose Byrne, Ben Mendelsohn, and more.
Release Date: 29 March 2013
Synopsis: "The Place Beyond the Pines is the new movie from the director of Blue Valentine. Luke (Ryan Gosling) is a motorcycle performer. While passing through Schenectady, NY, he learns that a former lover, Romina (Eva Mendes), has given birth to their son Jason. Luke decides to give up life on the road to try and provide for his newfound family. His employer Robin (Ben Mendelsohn) proposes to partner in a string of bank robberies – which will place Luke on the radar of ambitious rookie cop Avery Cross (Bradley Cooper). Avery, who has to navigate a police department ruled by corrupt detective Deluca (Ray Liotta), is also struggling to balance life with his wife Jennifer (Rose Byrne) and their infant son AJ. The consequences of Avery's confrontation with Luke reverberate into the next generation, when the two sons, Jason (Dane DeHaan) and AJ (Emory Cohen), must face their fateful, shared legacy."
Genre: Drama
Cast: Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper, Eva Mendes, Ray Liotta, Rose Byrne, Ben Mendelsohn, and more.
Release Date: 29 March 2013
Synopsis: "The Place Beyond the Pines is the new movie from the director of Blue Valentine. Luke (Ryan Gosling) is a motorcycle performer. While passing through Schenectady, NY, he learns that a former lover, Romina (Eva Mendes), has given birth to their son Jason. Luke decides to give up life on the road to try and provide for his newfound family. His employer Robin (Ben Mendelsohn) proposes to partner in a string of bank robberies – which will place Luke on the radar of ambitious rookie cop Avery Cross (Bradley Cooper). Avery, who has to navigate a police department ruled by corrupt detective Deluca (Ray Liotta), is also struggling to balance life with his wife Jennifer (Rose Byrne) and their infant son AJ. The consequences of Avery's confrontation with Luke reverberate into the next generation, when the two sons, Jason (Dane DeHaan) and AJ (Emory Cohen), must face their fateful, shared legacy."
The Master (2012): Full Review
Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
Genre: Drama
Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, Laura Dern, and more.
"Free winds and no tyranny for you Anderson, sailor of the seas."
It is not a secret Paul Thomas Anderson has achieved that Kubrick status where everyone is excited for his next release, always expecting something out of the world of ordinary. Some may even argue that he is Stanley's contemporary clone in cinema. I for one disagree, but the case still remains. The Master felt like another winner for Anderson from the beginning. A film with a stellar cast that tackles the roots of scientology. Once released, the film has imaginably stirred controversy while gaining praise from both critics and regular moviegoers. Some were even determined to rank it as the best picture of the year without even caring for other future releases. Read more.
Genre: Drama
Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, Laura Dern, and more.
"Free winds and no tyranny for you Anderson, sailor of the seas."
It is not a secret Paul Thomas Anderson has achieved that Kubrick status where everyone is excited for his next release, always expecting something out of the world of ordinary. Some may even argue that he is Stanley's contemporary clone in cinema. I for one disagree, but the case still remains. The Master felt like another winner for Anderson from the beginning. A film with a stellar cast that tackles the roots of scientology. Once released, the film has imaginably stirred controversy while gaining praise from both critics and regular moviegoers. Some were even determined to rank it as the best picture of the year without even caring for other future releases. Read more.
Golden Globes 2013 Winners
85th Academy Awards Nominations Reaction & Final Predictions
Just when I thought the Oscars could rise up to the occasion of having a great year filled with good movies to choose from... Unfortunately they did it again. Only this time, ten times worse. The Academy Awards deserves waves of hatred after what they just pulled. Nominations that don't even make sense from a logical perspective. Almost entirely disappointed... They should really consider changing their name from Oscars to Snubfest. Preposterous. Let's take a more in-detail look at all the categories. Read more.
Zero Dark Thirty (2012): Full Review
Director: Kathryn Bigelow
Genre: Drama/Thriller
Cast: Jessica Chastain, Jason Clarke, Mark Strong, Joel Edgerton, Chris Pratt, Kyle Chandler, James Gandolfini, and more.
"It's clever, it's sensational, it's professional, but not obscene. A ferocious experience."
Fiction or not, Bigelow's supposed docu-thriller about the work that led to Bin Laden's final seconds is a cinematic gem. An extraordinary film that, by my surprise, it doesn't try to teach, impose, nor propose anything to the audience. It doesn't try to glorify any act in the film, including the main stage, the killing of the once "most wanted man on the planet". Bringing your own thoughts and beliefs about what really happened behind the curtains will not benefit your experience at all. You'll have to just trust your film-loving instincts on this one. Read more.
Genre: Drama/Thriller
Cast: Jessica Chastain, Jason Clarke, Mark Strong, Joel Edgerton, Chris Pratt, Kyle Chandler, James Gandolfini, and more.
"It's clever, it's sensational, it's professional, but not obscene. A ferocious experience."
Fiction or not, Bigelow's supposed docu-thriller about the work that led to Bin Laden's final seconds is a cinematic gem. An extraordinary film that, by my surprise, it doesn't try to teach, impose, nor propose anything to the audience. It doesn't try to glorify any act in the film, including the main stage, the killing of the once "most wanted man on the planet". Bringing your own thoughts and beliefs about what really happened behind the curtains will not benefit your experience at all. You'll have to just trust your film-loving instincts on this one. Read more.
Side Effects (2013): Trailer
Director: Steven Soderbergh
Genre: Thriller
Cast: Rooney Mara, Jude Law, Channing Tatum, Catherine Zeta-Jones
Release Date: 8 February 2013
Synopsis: "Side Effects is a provocative thriller about Emily (Rooney Mara) and Martin (Channing Tatum), a successful New York couple whose world unravels when a new drug prescribed by Emily's psychiatrist (Jude Law) -intended to treat anxiety- has unexpected side effects."
Lincoln (2012): Full Review
Director: Steven Spielberg
Genre: Drama/Biography
Cast: Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, David Strathairn, Tommy Lee Jones, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and more.
"The historian in Spielberg became a confused story-teller."
A film named "Lincoln" spreads specific expectations. The audience needs to be in touch with the man's life, needs to understand him and to get behind his motivations and wishes. When the only thing you get is a film dedicated to one single important event from this man's life, then at least the audience would want a better understanding of why this person pursued this dream of his. When you don't even get a clear picture of that, then my friend, the film finds himself in a blind corner. Read more.
