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Manchester By The Sea – Review
38 minutes ago
Casey Affleck Lee Chandler and Lucas Hedges as Patrick Chandler, in Manchester By The Sea. Photo credit: Claire Folger. Copyright: K Period Media. Courtesy of Amazon Studios and Roadside Attractions.
Casey Affleck delivers a career-making performance in writer/director Kenneth Lonergan’s Manchester By The Sea, one of the year’s best films. Manchester By The Sea blends heartbreak and humor as Affleck’s working-class New Englander and his teenage nephew struggle to remake their lives after the death of the boy’s father. Aided by beautiful photography and outstanding acting, this brilliant film offers a natural and realistic slice of life in a small New England town, life with all its strange turns and unexpected humor, as these two move forward from their tragic loss.
Lee Chandler (Casey Affleck) is called back to his hometown on the Massachusetts coast by the death of his older brother Joe (Kyle Chandler »
- Cate Marquis
Man Down – Review
9 hours ago
With just a few weeks to go in 2016, it’s time to hit the sand with another film set in the (seems like) ongoing hotspot of the world, the Middle East. And while the recent Allied was set in the days of the second world war, this one deals with the current conflict. This time of year has been the release time for several of those armed forces features. Winter of 2013 had Lone Survivor while the following year American Sniper was a surprise box office smash. Odd, that this year we’ve seen three comedies use the war as a backdrop. There was Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, War Dogs, and Billy Lynn’S Long Halftime Walk (it might be a comedy, who knows?). But things are very grim and dour as Shia La Beouf reunites with writer/director Dito Montiel nearly ten years after A Guide To Recognizing Your Saints for the drama Man Down. »
- Jim Batts
James Gunn And Michael Rooker Talk The Belko Experiment: First Mind-Boggling Trailer Debuts
9 hours ago
Last night, We Are Movie Geeks attended the Belko Industries Holiday Party and it did not disappoint! The event was held to unveil the new red-band trailer for The Belko Experiment, the upcoming “kill-or-be-killed” dark comedy/thriller from writer/producer James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy).
Directed by Greg McLean (creator of the Wolf Creek franchise), The Belko Experiment is a terrifying, provocative and at times hilarious thrill-ride that literally provokes the question; what does it take to survive at work?
In attendance were Gunn, director McLean (via FaceTime), executive producer Peter Safran, cast members Tony Goldwyn (via taped video intro), John C. McGinley, Michael Rooker, Sean Gunn, Adria Arjona, James Earl, David Del Rio, Owain Yeoman, David Dastmacian, and Gail Bean.
I had a chat with star Michael Rooker (aka “Yondu” from Guardians of the Galaxy). “Jimmy (Gunn) always calls me when he needs an a-hole…but in this film, »
- Melissa Thompson
The Dumb Girl Of Portici – Silent Film Plays at Webster University December 4th
17 hours ago
The Dumb Girl Of Portici (1916) Screens Sunday December 4th at 7:30pm at Webster University’s Moore Auditorium (470 East Lockwood).
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of two of Lois Weber’s most important films, Milestone Films has released restored versions of Shoes and The Dumb Girl Of Portici. Working with the Netherland’s Eye Filmmuseum, the Library of Congress, archivist Lori Raskin and composers Donald Sosin and John Sweeney, these films will both be screening at Webster University. The small but magnificent ensemble Shoes, with Weber’s star discovery Mary MacLaren was released the same year as her epic blockbuster The Dumb Girl Of Portici featuring the legendary dancer, Anna Pavlova. The two films show brilliantly the tremendous range Weber had as a film director.
“Lois Weber was the most successful of all the women directors in the first quarter of the 20th century and, at the time, was placed »
- Tom Stockman
Tom Cruise in The Mummy – Watch the Teaser Trailer and Check Out the Poster
22 hours ago
Today fans get their first look at Tom Cruise in Universal Pictures’ The Mummy!
Check out the new teaser trailer:
Tom Cruise headlines a spectacular, all-new cinematic version of the legend that has fascinated cultures all over the world since the dawn of civilization: The Mummy.
Thought safely entombed in a tomb deep beneath the unforgiving desert, an ancient princess (Sofia Boutella of Kingsman: The Secret Service and Star Trek Beyond) whose destiny was unjustly taken from her is awakened in our current day, bringing with her malevolence grown over millennia and terrors that defy human comprehension.
From the sweeping sands of the Middle East through hidden labyrinths under modern-day London, The Mummy brings a surprising intensity and balance of wonder and thrills in an imaginative new take that ushers in a new world of gods and monsters.
Cruise is joined by a cast including Annabelle Wallis (upcoming King Arthur, »
- Tom Stockman
Krush Groove Wednesday Night at Schlafly Bottleworks – Strange Brew!
30 November 2016 6:24 PM, PST
Krush Groove screens Wednesday, December 7th at 8pm Schlafly Bottleworks Restaurant and Bar (7260 Southwest Ave.- at Manchester – Maplewood, Mo 63143) as part of Webster University’s Award-Winning Strange Brew Film Series.
You never know what’s brewing at Webster University’s Strange Brew cult film series. It’s always the first Wednesday evening of every month, and they always come up with some cult classic to show while enjoying some good food and great suds. The fun happens at Schlafly Bottleworks Restaurant and Bar in Maplewood (7260 Southwest Ave.- at Manchester – Maplewood, Mo 63143).
I’ve never seen this month’s Strange Brew pick, Krush Groove, a movie based on the early days of Def Jam Recordings, but apparently it’s a must see for all Hip Hop historians.
Krush Groove (1985) is a movie about the struggles of early rap groups trying to make it big in the 80’s when rap »
- Tom Stockman
16mm Night at The Way Out Club Dec 6th – Johnny Socko, Brady Bunch, Beverly Hillbillies & Joe Kidd
30 November 2016 7:55 AM, PST
Join us for some old-school 16mm Movie Madness! – It’s our monthly 16Mm Night at The Way Out Club (2525 Jefferson Avenue in St. Louis)! Join Tom Stockman and Roger from “Roger’s Reels’ for complete films projected on 16mm film. The show is Tuesday December 6th and starts at 8pm. Admission is Free though we will be setting out a jar to take donations for the National Children’s Cancer Society.
First up we have three 30-minute classic TV episodes:
The Brady Bunch – “Kitty Karry-All is Missing” The kids are torn over whom to believe when Cindy’s favorite doll, Kitty Carry-All, disappears, and she says that Bobby took it.
The Beverly Hillbillies – “Granny Learns to Dive” Granny’s driving and Ellie’s cooking makes a policeman and a cab driver think that the Clampett Mansion is a mental institution.
Johnny Socko And His Flying Robot “Opticon Must Die” A »
- Tom Stockman
Nbr Names Manchester By The Sea As 2016 Film Of The Year
29 November 2016 7:30 PM, PST
The National Board of Review has named Manchester By The Sea 2016’s Best Film of the Year, it was announced today, along with the organization’s other year-end honors.
Below is a full list of the 2016 award recipients announced by the National Board of Review:
Best Film: Manchester by the Sea
Best Director: Barry Jenkins, Moonlight
Best Actor: Casey Affleck, Manchester by the Sea
Best Actress: Amy Adams, Arrival
Best Supporting Actor: Jeff Bridges, Hell or High Water
Best Supporting Actress: Naomie Harris, Moonlight
Best Original Screenplay: Kenneth Lonergan, Manchester by the Sea
Best Adapted Screenplay: Jay Cocks and Martin Scorsese, Silence
Best Animated Feature: Kubo and the Two Strings
Breakthrough Performance (Male): Lucas Hedges, Manchester by the Sea
Breakthrough Performance (Female): Royalty Hightower, The Fits
Best Directorial Debut: Trey Edward Shults, Krisha
Best Foreign Language Film: The Salesman
Best Documentary: O.J.: Made in America
Best Ensemble: Hidden »
- Michelle McCue
Jodie Foster To Star In Hotel Artemis
29 November 2016 6:20 PM, PST
The Ink Factory, a multi-platform production company dedicated to high-end story telling through film, television and on digital, today announced that two-time Academy Award-winner Jodie Foster will star in Drew Pearce’s much-anticipated directorial debut Hotel Artemis. Simon and Stephen Cornwell are producing for The Ink Factory, which will also finance.
Drew Pearce (Iron Man 3, Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation, Godzilla) will direct from his own script, with Adam Siegel and Marc Platt producing for Marc Platt Productions. The Ink Factory’s Becky Sloviter is overseeing, and Pearce will executive produce through his Point of No Return production banner.
Set in its own distinctive crime universe, Hotel Artemis is based on an original script by Pearce. Jodie Foster joins the original near-future thriller in the character of “The Nurse.”
“Casting Jodie Foster is a real coup. She is an extraordinary talent and will bring something very special to the film. »
- Michelle McCue
Disney’s The Bfg on Digital HD, Blu-ray and Disney Movies Anywhere November 29
29 November 2016 12:32 PM, PST
Steven Spielberg’S Imagination And Disney Magic Come Together To Bring Roald Dahl’S Beloved Classic To Life The Bfg comes to Digital HD, Blu-ray™ and Disney Movies Anywhere Nov. 29 This month, the world celebrates the 100th anniversary of the birth of Roald Dahl, beloved children’s author of family favorites like “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “James and the Giant Peach,” “Matilda” and Dahl’s personal favorite, “The Bfg,” as well as World Dream Day, an annual event honoring “the dreamer, visionary and innovator in all of us.” It seems a fitting time to announce the in-home release of “The Bfg,” Disney’s fantasy adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg, on Nov. 29 on Digital HD, Blu-ray™, Disney Movies Anywhere, DVD and On-Demand. As dreamers around the globe gear up for Sunday’s World Dream Day, an annual holiday honoring “the dreamer, visionary and innovator in all of us,” it »
- Tom Stockman
Win Passes To The Advance Screening Of Office Christmas Party In St. Louis
29 November 2016 3:50 AM, PST
Office Christmas Party is in theaters December 9, 2016!
In Office Christmas Party, when the CEO (Jennifer Aniston) tries to close her hard-partying brother’s branch, he (T.J. Miller) and his Chief Technical Officer (Jason Bateman) must rally their co-workers and host an epic office Christmas party in an effort to impress a potential client and close a sale that will save their jobs.
Jennifer Aniston as Carol Vanstone and T.J. Miller as Clay Vanstone in Office Christmas Party by Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks Pictures, and Reliance Entertainment
The latest comedy from directors Josh Gordon and Will Speck (Blades Of Glory) co-stars Kate McKinnon, Olivia Munn, Jillian Bell, Rob Corddry, Vanessa Bayer, Randall Park, Sam Richardson, Jamie Chung, and Courtney B. Vance in the funniest movie of the holiday season.
Wamg invites you to enter for the chance to win Two (2) seats to the advance screening of Office Christmas Party on Tuesday, Dec. »
- Movie Geeks
Enter the Sing “Real Talent, From Real Life” Contest
28 November 2016 7:48 PM, PST
Attention movie fans with vocal talent, energy, passion and charisma! You can team up with YouTube creator Mike Tompkins for the “Real Talent, From Real Life” contest in support of Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures’ Sing. Contestants can record themselves singing, clapping or dancing to at least 30 seconds of the event film’s original song “Faith,” from the legendary Stevie Wonder featuring Ariana Grande. From submissions, Mike Tompkins will create an edited video of “Faith” that will play on the YouTube homepage. Throughout their daylong journey, three lucky winners will get to interface with some of today’s hottest YouTube influencers, as well as hear from top professionals behind the scenes (Universal Music execs, YouTube creative + music teams, YouTube + Google product specialists, and more) on how to create a successful channel on the platform. What an exciting opportunity!
Go to www.RealTalentFromRealLife.com for more details!
Illumination has captivated audiences »
- Tom Stockman
Wamg Giveaway – Win the Call Of Heroes Blu-ray
28 November 2016 7:27 PM, PST
Call Of Heroes, (previous known as The Deadly Reclaim), is a 2016 Hong Kong-Chinese action film produced and directed by Benny Chan, with action direction by Sammo Hung, and starring Sean Lau, Louis Koo, Eddie Peng, Yuan Quan, Jiang Shuying, with a special appearance by Wu Jing.
During the warlords era in China, a village located in rural area called Pucheng fell into dangerous situation when its government allocated all its military force to the front line, the cruel commandant Cao from the enemy troops arrived the village and killed the innocent, the guardians of Pucheng were desperate to fight against Cao for justice and to protect their homeland.
Now you can own the Call Of Heroes Blu-ray. We Are Movie Geeks has 3 copies to give away. All you have to do is leave a message below and tell us what your favorite film is that starts with the letter ‘C’ (mine is Caligula! »
- Tom Stockman
This Week’s Wamg Podcast – Bad Santa 2, Moana, Allied and More!
28 November 2016 6:22 PM, PST
This week’s episode of our podcast We Are Movie Geeks The Show is up! Hear Wamg’s Cate Marquis, Jim Batts and Tom Stockman talk movies. We’ll discuss the weekend box office and review Rules Don’T Apply, The Eagle Huntress, Bad Santa 2, Moana, Manchester By The Sea, Allied, and Nocturnal Animals. We’ll also tale a look at upcoming movie events in St. Louis, pay our respects to the late Florence Henderson, and talk about how the Oscar race is shaping up.
Here’s this week’s show. Have a listen:
http://www.wearemoviegeeks.com/wp-content/uploads/WAMG11-28-54.mp3
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- Movie Geeks
Win Passes To The Advance Screening of Miss Sloane In St. Louis
28 November 2016 5:26 PM, PST
In the high-stakes world of political power-brokers, Elizabeth Sloane (Jessica Chastain) is the most sought after and formidable lobbyist in D.C. Known equally for her cunning and her track record of success; she has always done whatever is required to win. But when she takes on the most powerful opponent of her career, she finds that winning may come at too high a price.
Miss Sloane hits theaters everywhere on December 9, 2016.
Wamg invites you to enter for the chance to win Two (2) seats to the advance screening of Miss Sloane on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 7Pm in the St. Louis area.
Answer the following:
Ms. Chastain has received Two Academy Award nominations. Name the films and the categories.
To Enter, Add Your Name, Answer And Email In Our Comments Section Below.
Official Rules:
1. You Must Be In The St. Louis Area The Day Of The Screening.
2. No purchase necessary. A »
- Movie Geeks
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Tickets On Sale Now!
28 November 2016 9:09 AM, PST
Advance tickets are on sale now for Lucasfilm’s highly anticipated standalone Star Wars adventure Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Tickets are available wherever tickets are sold.
To celebrate “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” several theater chains and ticket sellers are offering special promotions. Detailed information available here: http://www.starwars.com/news/rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-tickets-on-sale-worldwide
Additionally, to kick off ticket sales, a new TV spot is now available, featuring the chilling sounds of an iconic villain:
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story follows a group of unlikely heroes in a time of conflict who band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction. This key event in the Star Wars timeline brings together ordinary people who choose to do extraordinary things, and in doing so, become part of something greater than themselves.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story »
- Tom Stockman
Spirited Away Back in Theaters for a Special 15th Anniversary Celebration December 4th and 5th
27 November 2016 8:03 PM, PST
“Once you do something, you never forget. Even if you can’t remember.“
Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki’s beloved Spirited Away will be back in theaters!
Featuring the short film, Ghiblies: Episode 2, never before released in North America
Fathom Events and Gkids are excited to bring the classic Japanese anime fantasy film, Spirited Away, back to cinemas nationwide for a special 15thAnniversary celebration on Sunday, December 4 (English Dubbed) and Monday, December 5 (English Subtitles) only.
Chihiro thinks she is on another boring trip with her parents. But when they stop at a village that is not all that it seems, her parents undergo a mysterious transformation, and Chihiro is whisked into a world of fantastic spirits, shape-shifting dragons and a witch who never wants to see her leave. She must call on the courage she never knew she had to free herself and return her family to the outside world.
Don »
- Tom Stockman
Humphrey Bogart in We’Re No Angels Saturday Morning at The Hi-Pointe
27 November 2016 7:39 PM, PST
We’Re No Angels (1955) plays on the big screen at St. Louis’ fabulous Hi-Pointe Theater this weekend as part of their Classic Film Series. It’s Saturday, December 3rd at 10:30am at the Hi-Pointe located at 1005 McCausland Ave., St. Louis, Mo 63117. Admission is only $5. Other Christmas films in December are It’S A Wonderful Life at 10:30am 12/10 and White Christmas at 10:30am 12/17 and Die Hard at midnight 12/23.
“We came here to rob them and that’s what we’re gonna do – beat their heads in, gouge their eyes out, slash their throats. Soon as we wash the dishes.”
Humphrey Bogart, Peter Ustinov and Aldo Ray are the motley trio of convicts who escape from Devil’s Island prison just before Christmas in the festive 1955 comedy We’Re No Angels. They look for places to steal from and stumble across a store run by kindly but bumbling Felix »
- Tom Stockman
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