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Drama, History

SILENCE (2016): New Trailer From Director Martin Scorsese, Starring Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver, Liam Neeson…

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Silence (2016), Adam Driver
Silence (2016), Adam Driver

Oscar winning director Martin Scorsese’s latest movie doesn’t look like it has a single gangster in sight.

Starring Andrew Garfield and Adam Driver as Jesuit priests in the 17th century, the film follows the pair to Japan where they go on a dangerous journey to find their mentor (Liam Neeson) and spread the word about Christianity.

I’m looking forward to finding out what magic Scorsese can create in what looks like a very different film than what we’re used to expecting from the acclaimed director.

Are you also curious?

Silence Release Dates: December 23rd, 2016 (US) January, 1st 2017 (UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

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Comedy, Drama

PATERSON (2016): New Trailer Starring Adam Driver…

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Paterson (2016), Adam Driver
Paterson (2016), Adam Driver

Adam Driver is Paterson, a bus driver/poet in the new Jim Jarmusch-directed comedy/drama, Paterson.

Quite poetically, Paterson happens to be set in Paterson, New Jersey, and is a film that promises to be an interesting observation of what often happens in daily life, plus the poetry it can inspire.

I’m curious because of Driver. I’d like to believe there’s something very special about it because he chose to be in it. I’m also a poetry fan – when it’s good, in my opinion.

Nevertheless, one truth is clear at this point. This trailer is nothing if not a sleep inducer. As such, Fingers crossed that the poetry featured isn’t that.

Golshifteh Farahani and Chasten Harmon also star.

Paterson Release Dates: November 25th, 2016 (UK); December 28th, 2016 (US)…

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G

Comedy, No Spoiler Reviews, Romance

WHAT IF (2013): For The Comedy & Relatable Love & Life Challenges

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What If (2013), Daniel Radcliffe, Zoe Kazan
What If (2013), Daniel Radcliffe, Zoe Kazan,

Thanks to good writing and a very talented cast, What If is funny, kind of kooky, possesses an uncommon realness and features a well chosen musical score.

Daniel Radcliffe, Adam Driver, Zoe Kazan, Rafe Spall, Meghan Park and Mackenzie Davis are the stars of this Michael Dowse-directed comedy/romance.

Kazan, an actress I’ve loved since the beautiful Ruby Sparks (2012) is as adorable as ever, and the chemistry between her character and that played by Radcliffe is certainly convincing.

What If is a movie you watch for the comedy, the relatable predicaments faced by the characters and the useful wisdom about life and love. Watch it and see. 

Happy Film Loving,

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Comedy, Drama, No Spoiler Reviews

WHILE WE’RE YOUNG (2015): A Comedy About Some Of The Challenges Of Middle Age…

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While We're Young (2014), Ben Stiller Naomi Watts
While We’re Young (2014), Ben Stiller Naomi Watts

Witten and directed by Noah Baumbach; While We’re Young stars Ben Stiller and Naomi Watts as a middle aged couple, who are having difficulty letting go of the idea of themselves as young. Especially so, after they meet and befriend two 25 year olds played by Amanda Seyfried and Adam Driver.

The jokes about ageing are my favourite moments in While We’re Young. I also enjoyed the character study of the man Stiller plays. In particular, the way he’s an example of what it can be like during middle age, when certain paths/projects that had been an option years before, end up not being committed to or completed.

I really hope that when it’s my turn, I’ll be able to handle the idea of youth being something in my past with at least a touch of grace. However, based on the sizeable meltdown I had when I turned twenty. I wouldn’t take the risk of betting on it.

Happy Film Loving,

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