Film News & Trailers

Roger Kynard “Roky” Erickson was a rock-and-roll icon.  As the frontman for the 13th Floor Elevators he was one of the early creators of psychadelic music, but an arrest and three year stint in a mental asylum changed everything; his career, family, and life slowly disolved into a downwold spiral, leaving him crazed and forgotten.  The new documentary examines Roky’s past and his life now as his brother returns home after ten years desperate to reach the man he once was.  Check out the official site.  The film opens in a short-run limited release on Friday and will be available on DVD July 10.

Your’re Gonna Miss Me
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Marion Cotillard stars as Edith Piaf who rose from poverty through her beautiful voice and passionate romances only to end her life as tragically as it began.  Sylvie Testud, Pascal Greggory, Gerard Depardieu and Emmanuelle Seigner also star.  Check out the film’s official site.  The film opens in limited release on Friday.

La Vie en Rose
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Writer/director Eli Roth returns with this sequel to 2006’s Hostel.  Once again a trio of buff and toned Americans (well, at least they’re female this time) meet up with a beautiful model (Vera Joranova) and head of the hedonistic pleasure only to find horror in a Slovakian hostel.  The film stars Lauren German, Heather Matarazzo and Bijou Phillips.  Here’s a HD trailer if you prefer, and you can also check out the official site.  The film scares itself into theaters on Friday.

Hostel Part II
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This animated mockumentary, a mix of Happy Feet and Blue Crush, centers around the world of competitive penguin surfing.  There’s a lost legend, the current champ, and the wide-eyed dreamer who wants to make it big.  Featuring the voice talents of Shia LaBeouf, Zooey Deschanel, James Woods, Jon Heder, and Jeff Bridges.  Here’s a HD trailer if you prefer and you can check out the official site.  We’ve seen it, and trust us – it’s better than it sounds, and we’ll have the review for you when the movie surfs into theaters everywhere on Friday.

Surf’s UP
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It’s been awhile since we’ve had something to shout about, but this is certainly deserving.  Recently I attended an early screening of Freedom Writers, a terrific new film starring Hillary Swank as a teacher of at-risk-students.  It’s based on the real story of Erin Gruell and her experiences as a first year teacher in Long Beach, CA.  It’s a remarkably engaging and moving film that breaks from the mold of so many recent films about teachers and provides an emotional punch that will take your breath away.  The film won’t be released until next year (January 12), so it’s sadly not in the running for our top ten lists and award consideration, but it is definitely worth shouting about.  So here’s a RazorFine Shout Out to the first great film of 2007, Freedom Writers!

Freedom Writers
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It’s been awhile since we’ve had something to shout about, but this is certainly deserving.  Recently I attended an early screening of Freedom Writers, a terrific new film starring Hillary Swank as a teacher of at-risk-students.  It’s based on the real story of Erin Gruell and her experiences as a first year teacher in Long Beach, CA.  It’s a remarkably engaging and moving film that breaks from the mold of so many recent films about teachers and provides an emotional punch that will take your breath away.  The film won’t be released until next year (January 12), so it’s sadly not in the running for our top ten lists and award consideration, but it is definitely worth shouting about.  So here’s a RazorFine Shout Out to the first great film of 2007, Freedom Writers!