We’re Looking Forward to: PAIN & GAIN
The staff at FilmBuff has had a heated debate over their desire to see Pain & Gain, but the majority rules and we want to see Wahlberg, the Rock and a fantastic cast make us laugh.
Most of the P&G haters here don’t want to see this movie because it’s directed by Michael Bay…but the rest of us don’t care. We’re lining up this Friday to get our laugh on. We need a break from the moody, thoughtful pieces!
Most Overlooked This Past Weekend: Alpha House
We’ve been major cheerleaders of the original series House of Cards on Netflix. It’s fun. It’s dramatic. And damn does it have a great cast. So we’re happy for last week’s premiere of Netflix’s next original series Hemlock Grove. It can best be described as “Genre fun” and a little scary, but it’s certainly not a “consume every episode now” addiction. Not like Alpha House is - Amazon’s latest original series - which unfortunately you cannot consume all at once (biggest complaint).
Alpha House boasts a great cast, a funny concept and we’ve been laughing ever since we saw episode one. John Goodman knows how to pick projects. So here is our official endorsement: Stop what you’re doing and watch this immediately (unless you’re about to perform surgery or some other important job).
Forget night baseball games, bars and anything too social Friday and Saturday night. Curl up and enjoy some movies.
VOD Indie: Sushi: The Global Catch
The Cove meets Jiro Dreams of Sushi. Sushi: The Global Catch will make you think twice before you consume your delicious spicy tuna roll. Don’t worry though, you can still enjoy your sushi. You’ll just be a smarter consumer after watching this one!
VOD PBS Goodie: The Central Park Five
Missed The Central Park Five on PBS this past week? No problem as you can now rent it on VOD. We shouldn’t have to say much except “Ken Burns” for you to know this is a goodie.
In Theaters: Dans La Maison (In the House)
French filmmaker François Ozon (Swimming Pool, 8 Women) has consistently intrigued us with his look into the psyche and sexuality. His latest film takes the art of writing and begs the question - what exactly is art? Be ready for the typical mystery associated with Ozon.
“Elliot was on a mission. Ready to face his failures. Determined to prove himself a high school hero. Elliot was going to find Sonny Bosco and make amends.”
Searching for Sonny (2011)
Happy Friday! We found some Searching for Sonny love! We can’t wait for the Veronica Mars movie!!
Every year legions of New York film lovers, and some friends from around the globe, come together at the Tribeca Film Festival. Being an office of New Yorkers, or at least an office of transplants who love this sleepless city, we check our jade at the door and let out our frenzied excitement for the festival DeNiro built.
Some highlights for us this year include:
Thursday 4/18: Our own Julie La’Bassiere (Head of Marketing) will be sharing her expertise, knowledge and own brand of crazy film love to an audience during the panel, “Supporting Filmmakers Year Round”. This panel is part of a series titled, “Growing Your Festival Brand”.
Friday 4/19: BEETLEJUICE! BEETLEJUICE! BEETLEJUICE! Michael Keaton gets weird while Jeffrey Jones twirls his mustache in Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice. Just know that come Friday, we’ll be dancing to Harry Belafonte’s “Jump in the Line (Shake Senora)”. Thank you Tribeca Drive-In!
Saturday 4/20: Red Obsession premieres at 6:45pm showing that the wine of the elite, Bourdeaux, doesn’t simply live as a Western obsession.
OVERLOOKED!
Why aren’t more people talking about John Forté’s amazing opening for the Brooklyn Nets? Not only is it awesome, but timely. Forté’s work has been more and more prominent lately. The film Russian Winter came out in fall 2012. It focused on his tour in Russia after being released from prison. Also, he orchestrated the score for the documentary film The Project, which will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival this Sunday (4/21/13).
Moral of the Story: more of you should be paying attention to John Forté!
The rain in New York has made us OBSESS over what we’re going to watch this weekend. Here are some of our ‘must-sees’ for this weekend:
VOD INDIE: LA SOURCE
Feel all warm and tingly as you watch a Princeton janitor work toward bringing bacteria-free water to his native village in Haiti.
VOD & IN THEATERS: TO THE WONDER
Terrence Malick is back with a new film. Only two years since his last film, which is much more quickly than we’re used to. His work in the past has been both artistic…and very divisive. We can’t wait to see how this one goes over with the public. Another Oscar nom?
WHAT WE CAN’T STOP TALKING ABOUT
James McAvoy’s role in the film Filth is what’s to be expected. He’s a filthy cop who is corrupt and well…dirty. This trailer had us all laughing hysterically today. Hope it has the same effect on you!
OVERLOOKED MOVIE OF THE PAST WEEKEND: Upstream Color
Featured at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, Upstream Color is Shane Carruth’s follow-up to his last feature, Primer - winner at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival. Carruth’s self-distribution of the film is all about “contextualizing” the movie. There isn’t a lot of marketing, but it really was talked about constantly by fellow members of the press at Sundance.
There’s a revenge-seeking teacher, a woman and her family struck by tragedy and Jeff Goldblum dropping sarcasm every minute he speaks.
Here are our picks to watch this weekend:
VOD SUPER INDIE: WUSS
Wuss boasts a great cast and a new take on an old story. BONUS: Shosh’s ex-boyfriend from Girls (Ray) is the principal.
VOD BIGGER INDIE: THE IMPOSSIBLE
Naomi Watts was nominated for an Oscar in her performance here. Watching the tsunami unfold may require a tissue or two. Be sure to have a box ready!
IN THEATERS: JURASSIC PARK 3D
Relive your childhood! And if it’s your thing, there are some great drinking games you can play during the film. Getting your alcohol into the theater though is all on you!
“The Red Balloon” is a very sweet and innocent tale until you realize that the balloon...
