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The Berlin File HD480p 19MB HD720p 47MB
Short trailer for this action spy thriller from Korea. An illegal arms deal in a Berlin hotel descends into sudden mayhem after a "ghost" agent named Jong-seong (Ha Jung-woo) appears on the scene. Secretly watching the deal go down is the embattled South Korean intelligence chief (Han Suk-Kyu), the North Koreans and the US CIA, who are all left trying to decode whether the ghost is a double-agent or taking the fall for a more insidious plot. A young but notorious North Korean agent (Ryoo Seung-bum), jumps into these treacherous waters to investigate loyalties of all involved and begins to implicate Jong-seong's wife (Gianna Jun), a translator at the North Korean embassy in the German capital. Directed by Ryoo Seung-wan (City of Violence).
It is amusing to see all the famous Berlin landmarks in a movie where everyone speaks Korean. Movie is now in limited release in the US.
Mental HD480p 40MB HD720p 73MB Australia
Dark comedic drama in which the Moochmore girls are certain they all suffer from some kind of undiagnosed mental illness. Their mother Shirley (Rebecca Gibney), unable to cope with her demanding daughters and unsupported by her philandering politician husband (Anthony LaPaglia), suffers a nervous breakdown. After he commits his wife to a mental hospital he finds himself alone with 5 teenage girls he barely knows. Desperate, he impulsively picks up a hitchhiker (Toni Collette) and installs her in his home as nanny to his daughters. Live Schreiber is also part of the cast, continuing his recent streak of funny supporting roles. Movie re-unites Collette with director P.J. Hogan (Muriel's Wedding, Confessions of a Shopaholic, My Best Friend's Wedding) who says the movie's autobiographical.
Looks very over-the-top, maybe worth a look for the cast. Also, a longer trailer from Australia on You Tube.
Writers - Stuck in Love HD720p 25MB
Comedic family drama about a 19 year-old (Lily Collins) who's already set to publish her first novel. Her father, an acclaimed novelist (Greg Kinnear), is ostensibly thrilled for her — but he can't quite disguise his resentment that she never asked him for help. There might also be a touch of envy at his progeny's progress, as he is helplessly stalled in the writing of his new book. But then, he has no one but himself to blame. He spends what should be his writing hours spying on his ex-wife (Jennifer Connelly) and her new husband, refusing to let go of a marriage. Also part of the cast are Kristen Bell and Logan Lerman.
Seems to try a bit hard to be a cute indie movie, but again, a nice cast.
Two Mothers 720p 25MB
Trailer from France for this relationship drama that charts the unconventional and passionate affairs embarked upon by two lifelong friends (Robin Wright, Naomi Watts), who fall in love with each other's sons (Xavier Samuel, James Frecheville). Afraid of facing the ire and judgment of their insular seaside community, they continue the relationships in secret over the years. Once the affairs are discovered, the revelation threatens to tear apart their lives and those of the young men. Directed by Anne Fontaine (Coco Before Chanel, Nathalie..., The Girl from Monaco). Based on a novel by Nobel Prize winner Doris Lessing, screenplay adapted by Christopher Hampton.
Reviews from the Sundance premiere were quite mixed.
The Host HD480p 27MB HD720p 54MB
Final trailer for the movie based on the other best-seller from Stephenie Meyer. It's a sci-fi thriller that tells the story about the survival of love and the human spirit in a time of war. Our world has been invaded by an unseen enemy. Humans become hosts for these invaders, their minds taken over while their bodies remain intact. Most of humanity has succumbed. Cast members include Saoirse Ronan, Max Irons, Jake Abel, Diane Kruger, William Hurt and Frances Fisher. It's adapted and directed by Andrew Niccol (Lord of War, Gattaca, In Time).
Man, this looks so bad.
Short trailer for this action spy thriller from Korea. An illegal arms deal in a Berlin hotel descends into sudden mayhem after a "ghost" agent named Jong-seong (Ha Jung-woo) appears on the scene. Secretly watching the deal go down is the embattled South Korean intelligence chief (Han Suk-Kyu), the North Koreans and the US CIA, who are all left trying to decode whether the ghost is a double-agent or taking the fall for a more insidious plot. A young but notorious North Korean agent (Ryoo Seung-bum), jumps into these treacherous waters to investigate loyalties of all involved and begins to implicate Jong-seong's wife (Gianna Jun), a translator at the North Korean embassy in the German capital. Directed by Ryoo Seung-wan (City of Violence).
It is amusing to see all the famous Berlin landmarks in a movie where everyone speaks Korean. Movie is now in limited release in the US.
Mental HD480p 40MB HD720p 73MB Australia
Dark comedic drama in which the Moochmore girls are certain they all suffer from some kind of undiagnosed mental illness. Their mother Shirley (Rebecca Gibney), unable to cope with her demanding daughters and unsupported by her philandering politician husband (Anthony LaPaglia), suffers a nervous breakdown. After he commits his wife to a mental hospital he finds himself alone with 5 teenage girls he barely knows. Desperate, he impulsively picks up a hitchhiker (Toni Collette) and installs her in his home as nanny to his daughters. Live Schreiber is also part of the cast, continuing his recent streak of funny supporting roles. Movie re-unites Collette with director P.J. Hogan (Muriel's Wedding, Confessions of a Shopaholic, My Best Friend's Wedding) who says the movie's autobiographical.
Looks very over-the-top, maybe worth a look for the cast. Also, a longer trailer from Australia on You Tube.
Writers - Stuck in Love HD720p 25MB
Comedic family drama about a 19 year-old (Lily Collins) who's already set to publish her first novel. Her father, an acclaimed novelist (Greg Kinnear), is ostensibly thrilled for her — but he can't quite disguise his resentment that she never asked him for help. There might also be a touch of envy at his progeny's progress, as he is helplessly stalled in the writing of his new book. But then, he has no one but himself to blame. He spends what should be his writing hours spying on his ex-wife (Jennifer Connelly) and her new husband, refusing to let go of a marriage. Also part of the cast are Kristen Bell and Logan Lerman.
Seems to try a bit hard to be a cute indie movie, but again, a nice cast.
Two Mothers 720p 25MB
Trailer from France for this relationship drama that charts the unconventional and passionate affairs embarked upon by two lifelong friends (Robin Wright, Naomi Watts), who fall in love with each other's sons (Xavier Samuel, James Frecheville). Afraid of facing the ire and judgment of their insular seaside community, they continue the relationships in secret over the years. Once the affairs are discovered, the revelation threatens to tear apart their lives and those of the young men. Directed by Anne Fontaine (Coco Before Chanel, Nathalie..., The Girl from Monaco). Based on a novel by Nobel Prize winner Doris Lessing, screenplay adapted by Christopher Hampton.
Reviews from the Sundance premiere were quite mixed.
The Host HD480p 27MB HD720p 54MB
Final trailer for the movie based on the other best-seller from Stephenie Meyer. It's a sci-fi thriller that tells the story about the survival of love and the human spirit in a time of war. Our world has been invaded by an unseen enemy. Humans become hosts for these invaders, their minds taken over while their bodies remain intact. Most of humanity has succumbed. Cast members include Saoirse Ronan, Max Irons, Jake Abel, Diane Kruger, William Hurt and Frances Fisher. It's adapted and directed by Andrew Niccol (Lord of War, Gattaca, In Time).
Man, this looks so bad.