“Leslie, My Name Is Evil” Trailer
Apple has debuted the trailer for “Leslie, My Name Is Evil.” Thriller is set to premeire at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Synopsis: Perry, a sheltered chemist, falls in love with Leslie, a former homecoming princess, when he is selected to be a jury member at her hippie death cult murder trial. Perry has always done what is expected of him. He was a straight-A student who got a good job at a chemical company and proposed to his Christian girlfriend, Dorothy.
Leslie took a different path after she was traumatized by Kennedy’s assassination, an abortion and the divorce of her parents. She took LSD, joined a hippie death cult and helped murder a God-fearing citizen in her own home. When Perry and Leslie lock eyes in court, Perry is forced to confront the darkest parts of him and by extension, society. Leslie, My Name Is Evil is a film that explores how the choices Perry and Leslie make reflect upon the moral choices our society has made.
Michael Moore’s Capitalism: A Love Story Poster
Overture Films has unveiled the poster for “Capitalism: A Love Story,” the last documentary film by Michael Moore.
Synopsis: Capitalism: A Love Story” will explore the root causes of the global economic meltdown and take a comical look at the corporate and political shenanigans that culminated in what Moore has described as “the biggest robbery in the history of this country” – the massive transfer of U.S. taxpayer money to private financial institutions.
On this, the 20-year anniversary of his masterpiece “Roger & Me,” Moore returns to the issue that began his career: the disastrous impact that corporate dominance and out-of-control profit motives have on the lives of Americans and citizens of the world. But this time the culprit is much bigger than General Motors, and the crime scene far wider than Flint, Michigan.
Whip It Movie Poster
Fox Searchlight has released the poster for “Whip It,” the directorial debut of Drew Barrymore.
Synopsis: “Whip It” is the story of an ex-beauty pageant contestant named Bliss (Ellen Page) who leaves her crowns behind after joining a roller-derby team. While her mother would prefer that Bliss unlace her skates and step back before the judges, the rebellious teen instead seeks the wisdom of rowdy mentor Malice in Wonderland (Kristen Wiig) in learning the tricks of the circuit track.
The film also stars Ellen Page, Drew Barrymore, Marcia Gay Harden, Kristen Wiig, Juliette Lewis, Zoe Bell, Daniel Stern.
John Lennon Biopic “Nowhere Boy” Coming
John Lennon
A biopic about legendary Beatles singer John Lennon is going to be directed by Sam Taylor-Wood. Entitled “Nowhere Boy“, the film has been penned by Matt Greenhalgh (won a BAFTA award for his work on the Joy Division movie “Control“), which focuses on the the acclaimed singer/songwriter’s troubled teenage as told by his half-sister, Julia Baird through her memoirs.
The movie will provide a deeper look into his relationship with his mother who abandoned him and his Aunt Mimi who raised him with a strict authority. It will also show how Lennon find his only escape in music and art as well as in his friendship with Paul McCartney.
Explaining the reason behind the choosing of the plot, director Sam Taylor-Wood said:
“The women in John’s early life truly shaped who he became and the strengths and weaknesses of their relationships are central to this film.”
Casting is currently underway, with filming set to take place on location in Lennon’s hometown in Liverpool.
Sales and finance house HanWay Films is handling worldwide sales and will be trying to get sellers to tune in at the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival. American studios including Miramax and Focus are said to be interested in acquiring the rights to the movie.
New Soderbergh’s “Che” (Guevara) Poster
We’ve got today a brand new Cannes Film Festival promo poster for the Steven Soderbergh’s drama “Che“.
Latest Soderbergh’s project is a set of two films shot back-to-back about Che Guevara titled individually “The Argentine” and “Guerrilla“. Both are premiered at the Cannes Film Festival under the name “Che” as a 268 minute presentation.
Benicio Del Toro won the best actor prize at Cannes Film Festival 2008 for his role in “Che”.
“The Argentine”: On November 26, 1956, Fidel Castro sails to Cuba with eighty rebels. One of those rebels is Ernesto “Che” Guevara, an Argentine doctor who shares a common goal with Fidel Castro – to overthrow the corrupt dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista. Che proves indispensable as a fighter, and quickly grasps the art of guerrilla warfare. As he throws himself into the struggle, Che is embraced by his comrades and the Cuban people. This film tracks Che’s rise in the Cuban Revolution, from doctor to commander to revolutionary hero. Continue Reading…
