"Gone Girl" opens and closes an identical image - Amy's hidden face which turns around to look the camera. The first time the viewer experiences the image, there is attraction which is backed by the rather comic voiceover from Affleck's Nick. But when the image comes at the end, the viewer cannot help but feel disturbed. This is the power of perception in this film. It is the power of David Fincher's genius.
Viggo Mortensen is one of the biggest stars in the movie business, but you might have a hard time believing it based on the projects he chooses. His most recent project "Jauja", directed by Argentinean director Lisandro Alonso, might be the most unique of all the films the "Lord of the Rings" star has been in to date.
"Two Days, One Night" is a tremendously polished film from two cinematic geniuses. It packs quite an emotional punch in its final twist and features a distilled narrative that anyone can relate to on some level. Cotillard's performance is arguably her most refined and potent to date.
Next to "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1," "The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies" will be the most anticipated film of the winter season. The latest Middle Earth picture comes on the heels of two box office success and has a tremendous amount to live up to.
Director Peter Jackson opted for expanding the original source material for the new trilogy and that has created a series of new plot threads and storylines to keep track of. Here are the answers to the five major questions that the last installment in the trilogy has to take on.
After a number of months with news on the James Bond 24 sequel, Sony has finally announced when the movie will start shooting and who will join the new cast. So who will be in the upcoming movie and what do we know up to this point?
The 2014 New York Film Festival is fast approaching and will feature a number of major movies. Some of the films that will be on display at the festival have been making waves at major festivals. Latin Post takes a look at the films to look out for at the grand showcase.
As Marvel continues to plan what superheroes will get movies, one of the consistent questions that has been raised throughout is why there hasn't been a "Black Widow" film starring Scarlett Johansson. Latin Post.com takes a look at why the Avengers' sultry spy should get her own movie.
As "The Two Faces of January" gets underway, Rydal (Oscar Isaac) is shown giving a tour of the Parthenon and telling those following him the story of Theseus and the death of his father Aegeus upon seeing the black sails on his ship. The story contextualizes the entire film by denoting its major themes of father-son relationships, deception, guilt and innocence.
While "Star Wars Episode VII" director J.J. Abrams has been keeping information about the upcoming movie under wraps, news has been leaking out about the seventh 'Star Wars' movie. Here are some things we currently know about the upcoming picture.
At the end of "Sin City: A Dame to Kill For," Jessica Alba's Nancy repeats a seemingly popular refrain: "Sin City, it soils you." In the context of the story, Nancy is getting at the fact that living in that city is bound to corrupt anyone.
After a disastrous summer at the movies, Hollywood will have to figure out a way to revive the fall box office. The industry is currently on pace to have one of the worst years ever. The following takes a look at some of the trends that occurred during the summer.
"Transformers 4: Age of Extinction" was not a huge box office success but still did well enough to keep the franchise strong. There will undoubtedly be a fifth installment, and while there is little known about the film, here are things we can seemingly bank on for 'Transformers 5'.
While "A Most Wanted Man" certainly dabbles in politics and hints at political ramifications by its end, it achieves a far greater purpose. It emphasizes the eternal struggle--the Sisyphean struggle, if you will. And its climax carries the weight of that boulder rolling back down the hill. Sadly, we will never be able to see Philip Seymour Hoffman roll another boulder up the hill. But this last opportunity is certainly an unforgettable one.
On August 8, a number of new films will enter into the marketplace attempting to reach their audience. While the month of August is never filled with many blockbusters, this week showcases two potential box office hits in "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" and "Into the Storm."
Mendoza manages to create a distinct mood piece in "Tierra en la Lengua," but the film's plodding pacing and often repetitive structure could prove tedious for some.
The Film Society of Lincoln Center's yearly Latin Beats program recently unveiled Colombia movie called "Tierra en la Lengua (Dust on the Tongue)" directed by noted auteur Ruben Mendoza. The filmmaker spoke with Latin Post.com about his experience making the film, which could be one of the best Latin American films of the year, as well as his inspirations and what making movies means to him.
