PREVIEW: Everybody Has a Plan

Everybody Has a Plan is a 2012 Argentinian crime thriller starring Viggo Mortensen and Soledad VIllamil. Directed by Ana Piterbarg from a screenplay by Anna Cohan and Piterbarg, the film is a joint production of Argentinian and Spanish companies.

Agustín is a man who is desperate to abandon a life living in Buenos Aires which for him has become a frustrating existence.  After the death of his twin brother, Pedro.  Agustín decides to start a new life, adopting the identity of Pedro and returning to the mysterious region of the Delta, where they lived as boys. Shortly after his return, Agustín finds himself unwillingly involved in the dangerous criminal world that was his brother's life.

Set 20 miles north of Buenos Airas, Piterbarg's film is a slow, sombre noir thirller which dual identity themes similar to that of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night and The Comedy of Errors, make it a familiar story.
 

*At heart it's a crime flick, but Piterbarg has woven in a woozy psychological undercurrent with a powerful pull that places it a cut above* Little White Lies

*Hardly anyone will see it, but those who do ought to be impressed.* New York Daily News

Watch the trailer here:

Everybody Has a Plan is showing at Gloucester Guildhall on Tuesday 2nd July at 7.45pm

Wednesday 3rd July at 2pm and 7.45pm and Thursday 4th July at 7.45pm.

PREVIEW: Papadopoulos and Sons (15)

Papadopoulos and Sons is brought to our screens by an unknown multi-skilled filmmaker Marcus Markou. Following on from his short The Last Temptation of Christ, Markou debut feature film is one to admire.

An intriguing and funny look at the fall from rich to poor, Papadopoulos and Sons is a film that entertains and is guaranteed to make you smile throughout.

Bringing to the screen an array of nationalities and experience Papadopoulos and Sons is headed by Stephen Dillane (King Arthur) along with a selection of unheard actors such as Cosima Shaw (Alfie), Georges Corraface (Escape from L.A) and Ed Stoppard (The Pianist).
Papadopoulos and Sons also brings promising actress Georgia Gromme, the star of Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging back to our screen along with the son of the lead actor Stephen Dillane all set for a promising future ahead after this performance.

Papadopoulos and Sons focuses on Harry Papadopoulos (Dillane) a businessman who has all a massive house, a successful business and a great future. On the cusp of completing a deal of a lifetime, it all goes downhill amidst a double dip-recession.
Left with nothing apart from an old Fish and Chip shop from his youth, half owned by his estranged brother Spiros (Corraface).

Harry and his brother set about bringing the chippy back to life however, face strong competition from a local Turkish Kebab Shop and an unwanted love triangle.

Papadopoulos and Sons is a sincere comedy-drama exploring family relationships and the British need for a good old fashioned chippy.

*There’s a warmth and charm about Marcus Markou’s feature debut that makes it hard to resist* Philip Kemp

 *Fresh, funny and poignant snapshot of ethnic life in London*

Stella Papamichael 

  

Have a look at the trailer below and see what you think:

Papadopoulos and Sons is showing at Gloucester Guildhall on  Friday 28^th June at 7.45pm, Saturday 29^th at 10.45am, Monday 1^st July at 2pm and 7.45pm 

PREVIEW: The Look Of Love (18)

The Look of Love is Michael Winterbottom and Steve Coogan's impersonation of Soho property baron Paul Raymond. The film looks at the relationship between Paul and the women in his life; wife, lover and daughter.  

Following 24 Hour Party People and The Trip, Michael Winterbottom and Steve Coogan collaborate once more to chronicle the scandalous world of the infamous ‘gentleman’s’ club owner and erotic publisher Paul Raymond. With a keen eye for business and a natural interest in beautiful women, Paul Raymond soon realizes that sex sells. 

What started out as one nightclub that no man could resist, Raymond soon builds an empire and his clubs dominate the whole of Soho. However, Raymond doesn't stop there and soon goes on to publish erotic magazines and produce nude theatre, which soon wins him the title of richest man in the UK!

This is a film which was part of the official select at a number of Film Festivals including Sundance and Sydney.  Scripted by Matt Greenhalgh (who wrote the screenplays for the ambitious biopics of Ian Curtis, Control and John Lennon, Nowhere Boy).  

Coogan is joined by a stellar cast which includes; Imogen Poots as Debbie Raymond, Anna Friel as Jean Raymond,Tamsin Egerton as Fiona Richmond and cameos from Stephen fry, Shirley Henderson, Matt Lucas and David Walliams.

*Coogan is able to work our affection for that dreadful yet irresistible archetype* The Evening Standard

*A solid, straightforward biopic about a fascinating individual and his destructive relationships, with strong performances and a healthy sense of naffness.* Empire

Watch the trailer below:

The Look of Love is screening on: Monday 24th at 7.45pm, Tuesday 25th at 7.45pm, Wednesday 26th at 2pm & 7.45pm, Thursday 27th at 7.45pm.

PREVIEW: Obilivon

Based on Joseph Konsinki's unpublished graphic novel of the same name, Oblivion,written and directed by Konsinki, is set in a post-apocalyptic world starring Tom Cruise and Morgan Freeman.

Oblivion takes place in an apocalyptic future where the majority of the population lives in clouds above an uninhabitable surface of the Earth.  One man’s confrontation with the past leads him on a journey of discovery and redemption as he fights to save Mankind.  Drone repairman Jack Harper (Tom Cruise) lives alone on an unrecognisable planet Earth, soaring in the breathtaking skies until one day he rescues a beautiful stranger from a crashed aircraft.  Her arrival triggers a sequence of events that brings him to question everything he knows and puts the future of mankind in his hands. 

Konsinki said that Oblivion is a homage to the sci-fi films of the 1970s, drawing on images from Tron, 2001: A Space Odyssey and more recently Moon. The classic sci-fi feel with superb visual effects make it a sci-fi fans dream. A fantastic soundtrack by French electornic band M38 helps to bring it all together. Bringing in $274,679,700 worldwide, it's safe to say the film has been a success with audiences all over the world.

*A derivative sci-fi drama that blends some nifty plot twists with its mysteriously serene futuristic adventure.* Spectrum

*Large-scale, original sci-fi is a hard thing to come by these days, and despite its familiar story Oblivion does dream up some great idea* CinemaBlend.com 

See the trailer here:

Oblivion is showing at Gloucester Guildhall Friday 21st June at 7.45pm, Saturday 22nd June at 10.45amm 3pm (CineCubs Screening) and 7.45pm and Monday 24th June at 2pm.

PREVIEW: Broken

A hard hitting coming-of-age British drama,  Broken, is based on the book of the same name by Daniel Clay. Starring Elouise Laurance, Tim Roth and directed by Rufus Norris, Broken is one of the best British films of recent years.

After witnessing a brutal beating, Skunk’s world quickly transforms from being full of the happy certainties of childhood to being a place of danger and anxiety.  In light of her new situation, her innocence soon dissolves and her future is harsh and uncertain.  When Skunk finally seeks comfort and safety in an unspoken friendship with genuine, damaged Rick, she is confronted with her most difficult choice yet. 

Inspired by To Kill A Mockingbird, Broken  has received great reviews. Premiering at Cannes Film Festival in 2012, Broken went on to win the Golden Eye award at the Zurich International Film Festival and won the award for Best British Independent Film at the British Independent film awards. 

*The film is rich in poignant moments and negotiates its frequent shifts from violence to gentleness to sorrow with sensitivity.* Hollywood Reporter

*Norris' film does find a beating heart, if not exactly a focus, in the tender father-daughter relationship between Archie and Skunk, nicely underplayed by Roth and Laurence* Variety 

View the trailer here:

Broken is on at Gloucester Guildhall Monday 17th June at 7.45pm and Wednesday 19th June at 2pm and 7.45pm

PREVIEW: Promised Land (15)

American Director/Producer Gus Van Sant brings us his newest film Promised Land, a classic Country vs inner City battle.
Promise Land see's the return of the partnership between Van Sant and Matt Damon which they displayed so well in Good Will Hunting. Since then Van Sant has go on to direct and produce numerous other films namely Milk starring Sean Penn.

The story behind Promised Land has been created by the talented Dave Eggers known for his quirky imagination behind Where the Wild Things Are and Away We Go. Matt Damon and fellow actor John Krasinski adapted the story for the screen, gaining writer credits for their efforts.

Promised Land brings together a whole host of talented actors of all ages and acting pedigree, adding a realism to the community feel of the film.  Headed by A lister Matt Damon (Bourne Series and Good Will Hunting) Damon is joined by the versatile acting of Frances McDormand (Fargo, Moonrise Kingdom).  Supporting them are the likes of Rosemarie DeWitt (The Watch), John Krasinski (Away We Go) and Hal Holbrook (Into the Wild and Lincoln).  Despite all of these big names it's the younger talent that will excite you with Lucas Black, Scoot McNairy, Nicole Beattie and Lennon Wynn to name a few all showcasing glimpses of their exciting future.

Set in a small Midwestern town, Promised Land see's Steve Butler (Damon) a smooth- talker of a salesman and Sue Thomason (McDormand) sent to the town by a big inner city oil company to persuade the occupants of the town to sell their land.

With the town in rapid decline and in need of money Noble's list of signatures is quickly rising. With the quick 'in and out' deal almost done Dustin Noble (Krasinski) one of the villagers decides to voice his concerns and inform his fellow community of the consequences that the drilling of the oil could have on them as individuals and their land.

The villagers form a rebellion led by Frank Yates (Holbrook) as Butler struggles against his own morals and his job.

Promised Land really does encapsulate the gulf in money and morals between an inner city business and a small town community. It's an engaging watch, with a great team behind and in front of the camera all the way.

*Another charming take on a familiar scenario* Ian Nathan

 *Promise Land is full of good intentions and sturdy performances* Allan Hunter

Have a look at the trailer or Promised Land below:

Promised Land is showing at Gloucester Guildhall on Friday 14^th June at 7.45pm, Saturday 15^th June at 10.45am and 7.45pm and Monday 17^th June at 2pm

PREVIEW: Iron Man 3 (PG)

The new film of the Iron Man sequel hits the big screen once more this time from writer/director Shane Black.

After the success of the original Iron Man released in 2008 the Marvel classic has grown with age. Iron Man 2 was released in 2010 again with great reviews. The new Iron Man 3 still has the massive budget and all star cast but it's without the multi-skilled Jon Favreau at the helm however, it doesn't take anything away from the film in fact it's the best yet.

With an all star cast led by Robert Downey Jr. (Sherlock and The Avengers), he's joined again by on screen partner Gwyneth Paltrow (Seven) along with regulars Don Cheadle (Crash) and Jon Favreau.

For all those avid Iron Man fans out there you may well know it's missing two big names from the previous film with no Samuel L Jackson or Scarlett Johansson however, it's been more than amended with one of the best of British Ben Kingsley and Guy Pearce amongst a host of new, talented faces.

Iron Man 3 is a return to form for the Iron Man sequel, it's taking everything that's good from both of it's previous films enhanced and modified it and left all the debris and scraps from before, to make Iron Man 3 the best of the bunch.

This time Tony Stark/Iron Man (Downey Jr.) is called into action again, as a mysterious sequence of  attacks erupt around him. Keeping a low profile he explores the attacks which reveal very little clues.

Before long the attacks become more frequent and on closer inspection it's revealed the leader of the attacks are led by The Mandarin (Kingsley), leader of a terrorist group known as The Ten Rings.

Brushing away the cobwebs Stark puts on his trusty outfit and all the gadgets and gismos that go with it to take down The Mandarin. Stark soon finds that The Mandarin is stronger than he seems and soon Stark is fighting him not to save  the population but to save the one person closest to him Pepper Potts (Paltrow)

It's the perfect film for those of you that love BIG films, love Comic books and love a great action film with a twist.

*Funny, twisty and thrilling, it’s also an impressive pace-setter for this summer’s barrage of big movies.* James Mottram 

*The third outing for the Marvel Comics superhero has standout performances from Robert Downey Jr and Ben Kingsley* Philip French

Here's the trailer below for those who need more of a push:

Iron Man 3 is showing at Gloucester Guildhall on Tuesday 11th June at 7.45pm, Wednesday 12th June at 2pm and 7.45pm and Thursday 13th June at 10.45am [CINECUBS] and 7.45pm