Drama

Half Nelson Preview and Trailer

In the upcoming film Half Nelson, Ryan Gosling plays a Brooklyn junior high school teacher named Dan Dunne, who inspires his students while simultaneously destructing his own persona. In the film, directed byAnna Boden and Ryan Fleck, Dunne finds innovative ways to inspire his 13 and 14-year-old students to think for themselves. However, at the same time, the “brilliant” teacher ….

The Last King Of Scotland Trailer

In an incredible twist of fate, a Scottish doctor (played by James McAvoy) on a Ugandan medical mission becomes irreversibly entangled with one of the world’s most barbaric figures: Idi Amin (played by Forest Whitaker). Impressed by Dr. Garrigan’s brazen attitude in a moment of crisis, the newly self-appointed Ugandan President Amin hand picks him as his physician. Whitaker is getting ….

Babel Trailer and Updates

In the remote sands of the Moroccan desert, a rifle shot rings out – detonating a chain of events that will link an American tourist couple’s frantic struggle to survive, two Moroccan boys involved in an accidental crime, a nanny illegally crossing into Mexico with two American children and a Japanese teen rebel whose father ….

More About Craig Brewer’s Black Snake Moan

Buzz for Craig Brewer’s next film, Black Snake Moan, started rising as soon as Hustle & Flow was released. The film is about a God-fearing bluesman (Samuel L. Jackson), who takes to a wild young woman named Rae (Christina Ricci) who was a victim of childhood sexual abuse. Here is a complete synopsis of Black Snake Moan: From the writer and director of the sleeper hit Hustle ….

Pursuit of Happyness Trailer

A struggling salesman (Will Smith) takes custody of his son (Will’s real-life son Jaden) as he’s poised to begin a life-changing professional endeavor. The Pursuit of Happyness will be in theaters this holiday season on December 15, 2006. There is also a behind the scenes piece with Will Smith talking about working with his son, and about the actual journey of ….

Alfonso “Y tu mama tambien” Cuaron’s Children of Men Trailer

In 2027, in a chaotic world in which man can no longer procreate, a former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea where her child’s birth may help scientists save the future of mankind. Alfonso Cuarón’s Children of Men could be the first big hit for the versatileClive Owen, who has ….

Trade Trailer

In Marco Kreuzpaintner’s (Summer Storm) Trade, Adriana (Paulina Gaitan) is a 13-year-old girl from Mexico City whose kidnapping by sex traffickers sets in motion a desperate mission by her 17-year-old brother, Jorge (Cesar Ramos), to save her. As he dodges immigration officers and incredible obstacles to track the girls’ abductors, he meets Ray (Kevin Kline), a Texas cop whose own family loss to ….

The Prestige Trailer

It looks like Hugh Jackman and Scarlett Johansson will be in a second film together this year. That’s just fine with me, as I don’t really mind looking at either on screen. In addition to Woody Allen’s The Scoop, which hits theaters next week, on July 28th, they will both be seen in The Prestige. The Prestige is being directed by Christopher Nolan (Batman ….

Wondrous Oblivion Trailer

With all of the violence and tension going on around the world right now, it’s like a breath of fresh air to see a film that tackles the issues Wondrous Oblivion tackles, in the way that it does. One of the reasons I began this website was to give as much coverage as possible to films that ….

Covenant, King’s Men, Gridiron and More Fall Previews

Sony’s Fall slate of films includes a good mix of the Oscar-bait, including the much-anticipated All the King’s Men, which was written and directed by Academy Award winner Steven Zaillian, the horror, including The Covenant and The Grdge 2, which is a sequel to the 2004 hit, the inspirational, including The Pursuit of Happyness, starring Will Smith, and Gridiron Gang, recalling the true life story of a detention camp ….

The Hoax Trailer Premiere

The exclusive teaser trailer premiere for Richard Gere’s upcoming The Hoax, is now available on AOL’s Moviefone, and the film will be in theaters this November. The Hoax, directed by Lasse Hallstrom (Cider House Rules), is inspired by true events in the life of Clifford Irving, the writer who nearly pulled off one of the most audacious media scams in history, when his “autobiography” ….

Factotum movie trailer

Matt Dillon is having a bit of a renaissance right now. And showing his versatility at the same time. He’s gone from the Oscar worthy drama Crash, to the Kevin Bacon-directed Loverboy, to the upcoming comedy You, Me and Dupree with Owen Wilson and Kate Hudson, and the indie flick Factotum, which is being released by IFC films. Factotum centers on a jack-of-all-trades (played by Matt Dillon), who wanders around Los Angeles ….

The Cooler Goes to the Helm

Coming Soon reports that William H. Macy will be directing his first feature film next year. Macy was speaking during promotion of his new film Edmond, based on the David Mamet’s play of the same name. “I’m going to direct a film called Keep Coming Back,” he told Coming Soon.net. “It stars Salma Hayek, but she’s the only name I can name. This is a real ….

Bug, Foodfight! and More New Film Previews From Lions Gate

Lions Gate continues to be at the forefront of innovative horror film releases. But they also continue show their versatility and eagerness to promote and distribute off-center films that have the capability to enlighten and enact change. Below are synopses for some of their upcoming slate of films, including The U.S. Vs. John Lennon, about U.S. government ….