New Movie Releases — ‘The Darkest Hour’ and ‘War Horse’
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Movie studios inundated us with releases last week, which meant some were bound to get lost in the shuffle — especially the two that bowed on Christmas Day. Let’s take another look at them, shall we?
‘The Darkest Hour‘ is the story of five people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack.
And Steven Spielberg — who directed another of last week’s releases, ‘The Adventures of Tintin’ — adds to his lengthy resume with ‘War Horse,’ an epic tale about the remarkable friendship between a horse and the young man who tames and trains him during World War I.
Here’s a sneak peek:
The Darkest Hour
Directed by: Chris GorakStarring: Emile Hirsch, Olivia Thirlby, Max Minghella, Rachael Taylor, Joel KinnamanGet Tickets & Showtimes
War Horse
Directed by: Steven SpielbergStarring: Jeremy Irvine, Peter Mullan, Emily Watson, Niels Arestrup, David ThewlisGet Tickets & Showtimes
New Movie Releases — ‘The Darkest Hour’ and ‘War Horse’
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Harry Loser Reid endorses Genocide
Dow Hits new Record | Main| Where Are all the Women at? Jake Tapper Presses Harry Reid On What becomes of Iraqis after His Withdrawal, Gets No Response
I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: Jake Tapper, former reporter for the obnoxiously leftist Salon, is a dyed-in-the-wool liberal, but unlike most of his liberal colleagues, he actually attempts to do his job and ask difficult questions of Democrats rather than acting as an on-the-payroll campaign consultant for them.
TAPPER: With all due respect, Senator, you didn’t answer my question.
REID: OK. this is not a debate.
TAPPER: will the Iraqis be safer?
REID: We’re answering questions. (calling on someone else) yes, young man? Anyone else have a question?
Follow-up questions for Democrats when they evade blunt questions about the deficiencies in their “plans” and the dubious assumptions contained within, rather than just letting a Democrat give his focus-grouped answer without challenge or further questioning! What a concept!!!
He’s guilty of liberal bias from time to time. but only occasionally. He’s a liberal and so his natural inclination is towards that direction. but unlike so many of his colleagues, he seems to actively fight this inclination in order to serve journalism first and the Democratic Party a distant second, if at all.
Journalists have really got to stop associating their supposed mission of reporting the truth with reporting “The Truth,” as defined as advancing the interests of the liberal movement generally and the Democratic Party in particular. those who cannot break from so closely associating those two — mistaking the latter for the former — really should get a job better suited to their skills and interests, such as working directly for the DNC, rather than working for the DNC while drawing a paycheck from a news organization.
Fishwrap Blog… at the Washington Times has further ideas on this, taking issue with conservatives who accuse them of carrying the Democrats’ water by attacking Republicans: Facts Are Facts, News Is News.
Harry Loser Reid endorses Genocide
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‘Road, Movie’ about journey of cinema
New Delhi, March 1: After playing a spoilt brat in “Dev D” and a thief in “Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!”, Abhay Deol is back to entertain viewers with his next “Road, Movie”, which releases Friday. but this time he plays a “sheltered young man who wants to see the world” and finds salvation by screening cinema across a desert.
Produced by Ross Katz and Susan B. Landau for Rs.80 million ($1.8 mn), the 95-minute film has been directed by Dev Benegal. it also stars Tannishtha Chatterjee, Satish Kaushik and debutant Mohammed Faizal Usmani apart from Abhay.
“‘Road, Movie’ is a celebration of cinema. It’s actually a film that you are watching within a film. it plays upon how important it (cinema) is to us and how it is treated and accepted. it is a journey of cinema,” Abhay told IANS.
“It’s very enjoyable, much more light and not serious and preachy. we don’t make any great statements with this film. It’s just totally made to enjoy the ride,” he said.
The story of “Road, Movie” revolves around Vishnu (Abhay), a restless young man, who itches to escape his father’s faltering hair oil business.
An old truck beckons and Vishnu sees it as his ticket to freedom. he offers to drive the antique vehicle across the desert as it has been sold to a museum. As he sets off across the harsh terrain of the desert in India, he discovers he’s not merely transporting a battered vehicle but an old touring cinema.
Along the way, Vishnu reluctantly picks up a young runaway (Usmani), a wandering old entertainer (Kaushik) and a striking gypsy woman (Tannishtha). Together they roam in the barren land, searching for water and an elusive fair. The journey takes a turn when they are waylaid by corrupt cops and a notorious water lord.
The key to their freedom is the eccentric collection of films and the two 40-year-old film projectors in the back of the truck. Screening films in the middle of the desert provides them all with moments of salvation and reflection.
“Road, Movie” also has a modern-day rendition of the quirky Bollywood number “Sar jo tera chakraye” from Guru Dutt’s “Pyaasa” shot on Johnny Walker.
Tannishtha has also lent her voice to a song inspired by Rajasthani construction workers in the movie.
The movie has already garnered huge appreciation at the world festival circuit, including the Toronto Film Festival and the Berlin Film Festival.
Considering Dev Benegal’s previous films like “English August” and “Split Wide Open”, Abhay’s track record and the buzz around the movie, “Road, Movie” sure sounds interesting.
‘Road, Movie’ about journey of cinema
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