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Netflix This: ‘White Collar’
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I was quickly charmed and enticed by the suave con man gone FBI consultant (strictly circumstantial, of course), Neal Caffrey, played by Matt Bomer. USA Network’s White Collar, has been gaining popularity and for good reason. Currently in it’s third season, the show has an undeniable wit, a fabulous cast, and an exciting story line. It brings you into the fantastical realm of the rich and famous who commit crimes ranging from racketeering, bond forgery, art theft, and money laundering. Neal Caffrey and his slick suit are stuck in limbo between a past of plunder and a second chance to set his life straight with the FBI.
Dominik Johnson Shaping Sound Design with Strings
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I came across a trailer for Dominik Johnson’s new album World/Acoustic/Cinematic not knowing anything about him or his music. At only 24 years old, Dominik is making his passion for an array of world string instruments a key asset for making quality modern music productions unique and intriguing. With this multi-instrument talent, he has landed the opportunity to do a good deal of soundtrack production and design for multiple independent film productions, the BBC, Channel4, and NBC. He even got the chance to play the bouzouki and saz for parts of the 007: Blood Stone video game soundtrack under the guidance of the highly successful composer, Richard Jaques. Hit the jump to learn more about what Johnson thinks of his rising success as a session artist, composer, and producer, and view the World/Acoustic/Cinematic trailer.
‘The Innkeepers’ Trailer Feels Similar to ‘The Shining’
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With the lingering thrill of Halloween and all scary things encompassing, it’s exciting to see a trailer for a movie like The Innkeepers. Under the direction of Ti West (House of the Devil), the film presents an obvious mirror to The Shining. Hit the jump to learn more and view the trailer.
Check Out This Encouraging Trailer For Irvine Welsh’s ‘Ecstasy’
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Irvine Welsh’s book, Trainspotting, was a huge success in 1996 as a screen adaptation because it explored heroine’s apparent rapture and the damaging effects that follow through a unique, eye-opening narrative. Now, Welsh’s short story “The Undefeated” from his book Ecstasy, has been adapted for the screen and hones many similar themes. Another dive into drug culture, Ecstasy will be bringing viewers into a world of euphoric “rolling” and its effects on a drug induced romance. Hit the jump to learn more and view the trailers for Ecstasy.
Paramount’s Insurge Releases ‘The Devil Inside’ Trailer
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Paranormal Activity was a huge success as a low budget film, which urged Paramount to start a micro-budget film division called Insurge (via /Film). The Devil Inside will be Insurge’s first attempt at making the low budget division prosperous in the industry. Paramount actually bought the film from producers Matthew Peterman and Morris Paulson. If all goes accordingly, Paramount‘s Insurge will make or buy up to several more films throughout the year that cost around a million big ones to produce. Hit the jump to learn more about The Devil Inside and to view the trailer.
Rose Leslie Cast as Ygritte in ‘Game of Thrones’
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News from beyond the wall, we have a Ygritte (pronounced EYE-grit) for season two of Game of Thrones. Rose Leslie will be playing the rough, yet lovable wildling (via winter-is-coming). Aside from her role as Gwen in PBS‘s Downton Abbey, Leslie has not had a lot of acting experience. She will need to bring a lot of character to the table if she plans on living up to the rambunctious persona of Ygritte. One thing is certain, she is a perfect match as far appearance goes with her natural red hair and freckles, which are the two most prominent traits of Ygritte’s physical description in the books.
Tim Roth and Cillian Murphy Signed Onto ‘Broken’
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A potentially brilliant adaptation of Daniel Clay’s novel, Broken, will begin production under the same title next month in the U.K. (via TheHollywoodReporter). The screenplay was written by Mark O’Rowe and will be the first feature film that the acclaimed theater director, Rufus Norris, has ever directed. Tim Roth and Cillian Murphy have recently been cast for starring roles in the film. The story is about a little girl who witnesses an attack in her neighborhood, while examining the repercussions it has on her and those involved. Hit the jump to view the full book jacket description of Broken.
Sarah’s TCFF Review: ‘Thunder Soul’ is an Inspiring Documentary
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GRADE: A
The Twin Cities Film Festival gave Matt and I the opportunity to view Thunder Soul last weekend, which was a fortunate coincidence after promoting the trailer a week prior. The documentary was awesome, as I had anticipated. At the hands of Conrad “O” Johnson, the inner city Kashmere High School band was birthed and made a legend in the jazz and funk world. The documentary pays tribute to the band and the man who paved the way to success for the teens during such a strange transition in black America preceding the Civil Rights Movement. Anyone who loves music or has an admiration for passionate hard work can appreciate this documentary. Thunder Soul leaves you walking away inspired with a great love in your heart for human connection and dedication to those who have made and shaped who you are.
‘Pearl Jam Twenty’ Trailer
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A documentary on the ever popular and loved alternative rock band, Pearl Jam, will be hitting the big screen less than a month from now on October 21st. Written, directed, and produced by Cameron Crowe (Jerry Maguire, Almost Famous), Pearl Jam Twenty dives head first into 20 years of history behind the rise to fame for one of the grungiest, if not the grungiest, alternative rock bands of the 1990′s.
