Archive for the 'Historical' Category

From Oscar-winning director Alex Gibney and producer Graydon Carter comes a probing look into the uncanny life of national treasure and gonzo journalism inventor Dr. Hunter S. Thompson. A fast moving, wildly entertaining documentary with an iconic soundtrack, the film addresses the major touchstones in Thompson’s life—his intense and ill fated relationship with the Hell’s […]

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Posted By: jackhammer | Jun 10th


Paramount Pictures will become the first major studio to make thousands of movie clips available for use on the internet, launching its VooZoo application Monday on Facebook.
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“The short clips for a movie that you’ve already seen before helps you relive the moment,” said Derek Broes, Paramount’s senior vice-president of entertainment.
Users of the popular social […]

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Posted By: stephanie | Mar 11th


At the height of the Cold War, Sputnik almost provoked World War III, were it not for a private agreement between two ex-generals…
 
Historians say that there have been three great shocks that brought America to its knees. The events of Pearl Harbor, 9/11 and the launch of Sputnik. Narrated by actor Liev Schreiber, SPUTNIK MANIA […]

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Posted By: ashley | Feb 27th


“Hi there. Like most of you, we love movies … all kinds of movies. Whether it’s the latest sci-fi mindbender, visual effects romp, or intimate and personal character-driven independent film, we’re there front and center, popcorn tub in lap. Life before RT and our Tomatometer was fairly tough when it came to […]

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Posted By: ashley | Feb 21st


Rogues Harbor Studios’ inaugural release, the award-winning documentary “SHOOT DOWN”, will open theatrically in 20 cities January 25. The film, by first-time director and Rogues Harbor co-founder Cristina Khuly, a Miami native, is the first feature-length film to take on the true and gripping story of the 1996 shoot down of two unarmed U.S. civilian […]

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Posted By: jackhammer | Jan 15th


Joe Wright, the BAFTA Award-winning director of  “Pride & Prejudice,” has reunited with his filmmaking team and his Academy Award-nominated actress, Keira Knightley, for another classic British romance, starring James McAvoy (BAFTA Award nominee for “The Last King of Scotland”) opposite Ms. Knightley. Christopher Hampton (Academy Award winner for “Dangerous Liaisons”) has written the screenplay […]

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Posted By: jackhammer | Dec 11th


This movie looks really interesting. Check out the Featurette that explains the story and shows some early clips:
Valkyrie Featurette 

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Posted By: jackhammer | Nov 8th


 
Atlantic Records has announced details of “THE GREAT DEBATERS - MUSIC FROM & RECORDED FOR THE MOTION PICTURE,” the original motion picture soundtrack to the forthcoming Weinstein Company theatrical release. Due in stores on December 11th, the album features an extraordinary roster of modern artists - including Sharon Jones, Alvin ‘Youngblood’ Hart, and the Carolina […]

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Posted By: jackhammer | Nov 6th


Image Entertainment presents the DVD release of the controversial film Caligula in three versions on October 2.  All re-mastered in high definition, the three separate releases are an expansive “Three-Disc Imperial Edition” of the box office and home video hit, a single-disc unrated edition, and the R-rated edition.   

Caligula Trailer via MySpace

Image Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq:DISK), a […]

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Posted By: jackhammer | Sep 26th


The new movie starring Cate Blanchett again as Elizabeth is getting a lot of good press lately. Check out exclusive preview of the first 5 minutes  HERE through RealPlayer from Telegraph.co.uk

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Posted By: jackhammer | Sep 17th