A famous crime novelist (Fanny Ardant) becomes involved in a murder mystery. Dominique Pinon, Audrey Dana, Myriam Boyer, and Michele Bernier also star. Check out the official site. The film, presented in French with English subtitles, opens exclusively in New York on Friday.
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Burt Reynolds stars as a retired gambler who takes a young hot-shot (Bret Harrsion, Sam from Reaper) under his wing and then finds himself drawn back to the tables. Remind you of anything? Shannon Elizabeth, Maria Mason, and several real poker players (many of playing themselves) also star. Check out the official site. The film shuffles up and deals in limited release in select cities on Friday. Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.
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John Cho and Kal Penn reprise their roles from the 2004 film. This time around the stoners are chased around the country by authorities who think they are terrorists after they attempt to sneak a bong aboard their plane. Roger Bart, Richard Christy, Jack Conley, Rob Corddry, Ed Helms, Neil Patrick Harris, and Tamara Feldman also star. Check out the official site. The film lights it up on Friday. Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.
Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay
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Just for you, or loyal RF readers, from time to time we share some good scenes from some good flicks. Here’s a couple clips smushed together of Jennifer Connelly singing (the voice is actually that of Anita Kelsey) “Sway” and “The Night Has 1000 Eyes” from 1998’s much under-appreciated Dark City. As to why we’re sharing this with you today, you’ll understand in a couple of hours.
Fresh on the news that the guy from Cocktail will be starring in a live action adapted version of the anime Akira comes the news that Steven Spielberg and DreamWorks have bought the rights for a live-action version of Ghost in the Shell. In 3-D no less! If the title sounds familiar you probably read Sarah’s review of the anime last week. The manga comic from which the anime, now the live action film, was adapted from is credited by the Wachowski Brothers as a major influence for The Matrix. You’ll know more when we do!
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