Day: August 4, 2009

Trailer for Amores Perros writer’s directorial debut The Burning Plain

From writer/director Guillermo Arriaga comes The Burning Plain, a romantic mystery about a woman on the edge who takes an emotional journey back to the defining moment of her life. Oscar-winner Charlize Theron plays Sylvia, a beautiful restaurant manager whose cool, professional demeanor masks the sexually charged storm within. When a stranger from Mexico confronts ….

Two exclusive new clips from A Perfect Getaway

Here are two exclusive clips from A Perfect Getaway you probably haven’t watched yet. The film looks better and better with each frame released. The first clip features Milla Jovovich’s character Cydney and Kiele Sanchez’s character Gina discussing a violent and mysterious event from Cydney’s past. The second clip sees Jovovich, along with Steve Zahn ….

Win free tickets to the premiere of the vacation-gone-wrong crime thriller A Perfect Getaway

Rogue Pictures is giving away tickets to the premiere of David Twohy’s (Pitch Black, Below, The Arrival) new film A Perfect Getaway. BUT ACT FAST, since it’s tomorrow! Sorry, I just received the email notice. If you would like to attend, RSVP to apg.rsvp1@nbcuni.com with you and your guest’s names. Hurry up, as there are ….

Win one of two copies of Oscar-nominee John Boorman’s suspense thriller The Tiger’s Tail on DVD

On August 11th, Fox Home Entertainment will release The Tiger’s Tail on DVD. Academy Award Nominee John Boorman (Hope & Glory) directs this chic thriller set in Ireland. Brendan Gleeson (In Bruges) plays Liam O’Leary who thinks he has it all until he crosses paths with his double who uncovers a truth about his past. ….

Jim Jarmusch to lead discussion following New York premiere of Empires of Tin

IFC Center will host the New York premiere of Empires of Tin, Jem Cohen’s “documentary musical hallucination” on Tuesday, August 11th at 7:30pm as part of the Movie Nights with Jem Cohen series. Following the screening acclaimed filmmaker Jim Jarmusch (Stranger Than Paradise, Mystery Train, The Limits of Control) will join Cohen for a discussion ….

Alibi comic headed to big screen via Surrogate producers

Mandeville Films and Top Cow Productions are developing a film adaptation version of Top Cow’s comic Alibi, according to Variety. The 2008 comic centers on a well-known socialite whose public appearances establish a perfect alibi for the espionage activity of his twin brother, who is a government assassin. Alibi was created by Top Cow president ….