Film News & Trailers

Don Cheadle narrates this documentary from director Ted Braun which takes a hard look at the genocide in Darfur.  George Clooney, Hillary Rodham Clinton, John McCain, and others give their take on the situation as well.  The documentary opens exclusively in New York and Los Angeles on Friday.  Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.

Darfur Now
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Based on the true story of Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington) who became the biggest drug dealer in 70’s Harlem before being taken down by a cop (Russell Crowe).  The film, directed by Ridley Scott, also stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Josh Brolin, Ted Levine, and Carla Gugino.  Check out the official site.  The film shoots its way into theaters everywhere on Friday.  Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.

American Gangster
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Here’s a look behind the scenes of Lars and the Real Girl about a young man with intimacy issues who buys a girlfriend online – one made of silicone!  Don’t let the premise fool you, this one is all heart.  The film is currently in limited release and will open wide tomorrow; make sure you check back for our review!  Here are some behind the scenes moments beginning with this interview with star Ryan Gosling.  Larger version available in the Full Diagnosis along with clips from the interview of cast and crew at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Lars and the Real Girl
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Ryan Gosling discusses Lars and the heart of the film

 

Toronto Q&A part 1

 

Toronto Q&A part 2

 

Variety interview

Here’s a clip from the Q&A session following the screening of Wristcutters: A Love Story at last year’s Sundance.  Writer/Director Goran Dukic and stars Patrick Fugit and Shea Whigham answer questions about the off-beat tale of people who have commited suicide and are now living out their existence in a purgatory not much different from regular life.  The film is now playing in limited release and make sure you check back tomorrow for our review!  Larger version available in the Full Diagnosis.

Wristcutters: A Love Story
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Across the Universe is currently in theaters, and despite being released on a limited number of screens (roughly one-third of screens of The Game Plan or 30 Days of Night) its still pulling in folks and money.  Here are a few behind the scenes moments to enoy including a look at the filming of several of the movie’s numbers & short interviews with the stars of the film and director Julie Taymor as well.  You can also check out more music from the film here, and don’t forget to read my review of the film.  Check inside the Full Diagnosis for more!

Across the Universe
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behind the scenes

 

Evan Rachel Wood discussing Lucy and Julie Taymor

 

Jim Sturgess on filming in Liverpool and the songs of the film

 

Joe Anderson on his character Max and the message of the film

 

Julie Taymor on the musical numbers – “live not pop”