Kiss of the Damned (2012) Writer & Director: Xan Cassavetes Stars: Joséphine de La Baume, Milo Ventimiglia, Roxane Mesquida, & Anna Mouglalis Plot: The vampire Djuna resists the advances of Paolo, but soon gives in to their passion. When her trouble-making sister unexpectedly comes to visit, Djuna's love is threatened, and the whole vampire community becomes endangered. Trailer Review: Inspired by 60's Vampire flicks, I'm very excited to see this one. I love anything with a retro vibe & I love vampires. We'll see. Rating: TBD. Watch with: any 1960's vampire movie
Love and Honor 2012 Director: Danny Mooney. Writer(s): Garrett K. Schiff, Jim Burnstein. Stars: Liam Hemsworth, Austin Stowell, Aimee Teegarden, Teresa Palmer. Summer: 1969. Dalton Joiner (Stowell) is fighting for his country overseas when he learns that his girlfriend Jane has decided to move on. Heartbroken, Dalton decides to make the most of his week long leave of absence by returning home to try and sweep Jane (Teegarden) off her feet. Meanwhile, Dalton's thrill-seeking war buddy Mickey (Hemsworth) decides to tag along on the trip. Review: I'm taking a chance on this movie. I'm gonna really pissed (as a military wife) if these guys go AWOL. Rating: TBD. Watch with: Stop Loss. Trailer
Ginger & Rosa (2012) Writer & Director: Sally Potter. Stars: Elle Fanning, Alice Englert, Annette Bening, Oliver Platt Plot: A look at the lives of two teenage girls - inseparable friends Ginger and Rosa -- growing up in 1960s London as the Cuban Missile Crisis looms, and the pivotal event the comes to redefine their relationship. Trailer Review: I'm intrigued with that time period & how other parts of the world were affected by the CMC. It's also nice to see Christina Hendricks in a movie. I'm just wondering if this movie is gonna be melodramatic. Rating TBD. Watch with: TBD.
Twixt 2011 Writer & Director: Francis Ford Coppola Stars: Val Kilmer, Bruce Dern, Elle Fanning, Ben Chaplin Plot: A writer with a declining career arrives in a small town as part of his book tour and gets caught up in a murder mystery involving a young girl Trailer Review: I love F.F. Coppola, Val Kilmer is a great actor who hasn't been getting the credit he deserves as of late, & I always love a good mystery. All ingredients will hopefully add up to a good flick. Rating: TBD. Watch with: TBD.
Hunky Dory 2011 Director: Marc Evans Writer: Laurence Coriat Stars: Minnie Driver, Kristian Gwilliam, Adam Byard, Aled Pugh Plot: In the heat of the summer of 1976, drama teacher Vivienne fights sweltering heat and general teenage apathy to put on an end-of-term version of Shakespeare's The Tempest. Trailer Review: I'm really hoping Driver gets to sing at some point in this film. She has 2 albums out & is very talented. I also love Shakespeare. After seeing the Julie Taymor film version of The Tempest, I'm curious what a musical version of it would be like. Rating: TBD. Watch with: Hamlet 2 & Get Over It.
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