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Olga Kurylenko Is In "Vogue"

12 hours ago | SneakPeek | See recent SneakPeek news »

Sneak Peek French actress Olga Kurylenko ("Magic City") in the July 2013 issue of "Vogue" (Ukraine), photographed by Phil Poynter:

Kurylenko was discovered as a model at the age of 14 and at 16 moved from Ukraine to Paris, France to pursue a modelling career.

She started her acting career in 2005 and received her first major role as 'Nika Boronina' in the movie adaptation of the video game "Hitman" (2007).

She then played 'Bond' girl, 'Camille Montes', in the 22nd James Bond film, "Quantum of Solace" (2008).

Recently she starred in director Terrence Malick's "To the Wonder" (2012), and alongside Tom Cruise in "Oblivion" (2013).

She also starred in "Magic City" as 'Vera Evans" for 8 Episodes and will next been seen as 'Headmistress Ellen Kirova' in the feature "Vampire Academy: Blood Sisters", currently in pre-production.

Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek Olga Kurylenko in the restricted feature "The Serpent" (2007)...

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- Michael Stevens

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Sci-fi legend Douglas Trumbull returns

22 hours ago | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »

Special effects maestro is preparing directorial comeback with films shot with latest higher frame rate technology

One of the most revered figures in science fiction film-making, the director and visual effects expert Douglas Trumbull, is planning his first feature films in more than 30 years.

Trumbull, who worked on the groundbreaking effects for films such as 2001: A Space Odyssey and Blade Runner, as well as directing cult classics such as 1971's environmentally themed Silent Running, has two full-length projects in the works. Both are taking advantage of higher frame rate technology, similar to that used by Peter Jackson on his Hobbit films, and will go into production once Trumbull has completed an experimental short using the same process. Intriguingly, the film-maker is working in 3D at an unprecedented 120 frames per second, more than twice the speed of the 48 frames per second rate used by Jackson.

Trumbull, 71, largely left the film »

- Ben Child

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Man Of Steel: 3 Things That Worked, 3 Things That Didn’t

17 June 2013 1:09 PM, PDT | Obsessed with Film | See recent Obsessed with Film news »

Remember when the first Man Of Steel trailers were first released, with all that whispering, those soft-focus shots of grass, and a gentle wind whipping both Old Glory and a line of laundry across a grey pastel sky? This idyllic, ethereal tone led many a viewer to (half-jokingly) wonder if the trailer hadn’t been accidentally switched with that of an upcoming Terrence Malick film. This isn’t how you advertise an action film; much less a superhero story. What’s with the butterfly seemingly trapped in the chain? Come on, this isn’t the place for pretentious metaphors! Where were the one-liners, the big reveal, or even that ubiquitous ‘blinking’ effect that we’ve come to accept isn’t going away any time soon? Where was the noise?

And do you remember when, having watched the film this weekend, you found yourself thinking just what Malick’s vision of »

- Dan Wakefield

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DVD Review - To the Wonder (2012)

17 June 2013 11:44 AM, PDT | Flickeringmyth | See recent Flickeringmyth news »

To the Wonder, 2012.

Directed by Terrence Malick.

Starring Ben Affleck, Javier Bardem, Rachel McAdams, Olga Kurylenko, Charles Baker, Romina Mondello, Cassidee Vandalia and Darryl Cox.

Synopsis:

A man is torn between two loves: the European woman who comes to United States to be with him, and the old flame he reconnects with from his hometown.

Released in 2012, To the Wonder marks the shortest timeframe between Terrence Malick films - with Palme d'Or winner The Tree of Life dominating 2011. To the Wonder didn't garner the same attention as Tree of Life, but it holds a similar DNA as it dreamily reflects on the relationship between Neil (Ben Affleck) and Marina (Olga Kurylenko). As an artist, Malick reacts to the moment and ruthlessly excises unnecessary characters and ideas if they do not relate to the core story he is trying to tell. The Thin Red Line removed performances by Gary Oldman and Mickey Rourke, »

- Flickering Myth

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DVD Review: 'To the Wonder'

17 June 2013 3:59 AM, PDT | CineVue | See recent CineVue news »

★★★★☆ Following up 2011's Palme d'Or-winning The Tree of Life was always going to be a tough gig for American auteur Terrence Malick, but few commentators could have predicted the huge division of opinion that new film To the Wonder would provoke. Released this week on DVD and Blu-ray, To the Wonder sees Malick collaborating once again with Mexican cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki (combining to predictably resplendent effect), and whilst criticism has been raised over the film's lack of narrative drive and its high-faluting voiceovers, this is still very much a partner piece to The Tree of Life's quest for everyday divinity.

Academy Awarder Ben Affleck (unlikely to work with Malick again following a recent spat) stars as American overseas Neil, who falls in love with Ukrainian single mother Marina (Olga Kurylenko) during a stay in Paris. Marina and her young daughter - from a previous marriage - agree to travel »

- CineVue UK

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Mark Kermode's DVD round-up

15 June 2013 4:05 PM, PDT | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »

No; Beyond the Hills; Warm Bodies; Beautiful Creatures; Hitchcock; To the Wonder

A gripping combination of political history and personal intrigue, Pablo Larraín's No (2012, Network, 15) dramatically recounts the campaign to remove General Pinochet from power during the 1988 Chilean referendum. Based on a stage play by Antonio Skármeta, the action centres on René Saavedra (Gael García Bernal), an advertising executive enlisted to sell the "No" campaign to a nation with the slogan "Happiness is coming", to the displeasure of the hard-line politicos who believe he's belittling their cause.

The completion of a thematic trilogy (following Tony Manero and Post Mortem), No benefits from Larraín's bold use of boxy, grainy U-matic video stock, which enables him to blend latterday recreations with authentic archival TV footage. The result is a seamless mix of fact and fiction, brought together through a unifying aesthetic in which the medium perfectly fits the message.

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- Mark Kermode

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This week's new DVD & Blu-ray

14 June 2013 10:00 PM, PDT | The Guardian - Film News | See recent The Guardian - Film News news »

Spider Baby | Hitchcock | To The Wonder | Perfect Friday | The Kid Stays In The Picture

Spider Baby

This darkly humorous, deeply demented 1964 curiosity is a genuine cult phenomenon, one with a reputation that grows by the year. By the time it came out in 1968, hardly anyone cared. However, it's subsequently found an audience, so today we can enjoy it on a rather well-assembled Blu-ray.

It's usually classed as a horror film or a B-movie but this slice of American gothic doesn't fit neatly into either category. It concerns the Merrye family, a clan so inbred they have a rare malady named after them. Merrye syndrome affects one branch of this rotten family tree, causing regression ("A progressive deterioration of the mental faculty … a rotting of the brain, so to speak") to set in as they reach adolescence. Kept sequestered in a dilapidated house, three afflicted youngsters are protected by custodian Bruno »

- Phelim O'Neill

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Casting Net: Idris Elba in talks for Sean Penn action pic; Plus, 'Veronica Mars' updates, more

14 June 2013 4:46 PM, PDT | EW - Inside Movies | See recent EW.com - Inside Movies news »

Idris Elba (Prometheus) is in talks to join Sean Penn and Javier Bardem in the action flick The Gunman. Taken’s Pierre Morel is set to direct the project about what happens when an international operative is betrayed by his organization. Elba’s being considered for the role of Dupont, vaguely described as a “mysterious operative.” The story is based on Jean-Patrick Manchette’s novel The Prone Gunman. [THR]

Ray Winstone (The Departed) has also joined The Gunman. He’ll play a mentor to Penn’s character. [Deadline]

Krysten Ritter (Breaking Bad) is officially in for the Veronica Mars movie, according to a Kickstarter update. »

- Lindsey Bahr

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Competition: Win Malick's 'To the Wonder' on Blu-ray

14 June 2013 4:00 AM, PDT | CineVue | See recent CineVue news »

Following on from 2011's The Tree of Life, American auteur Terrence Malick returned to UK cinemas earlier this year with To the Wonder (2012), a visually arresting story of love and relationship strife starring Ben Affleck, Olga Kurylenko, Rachel McAdams and Javier Bardem. To celebrate the release of Malick's latest cinematic endeavour, available to own for home entertainment audiences on Monday 17 June, we've kindly been provided with Three Blu-ray copies To the Wonder to give away, courtesy of distributor StudioCanal. This is an exclusive competition for our Facebook and Twitter fans, so if you haven't already, 'Like' us at facebook.com/CineVueUK or follow us @CineVue before answering the question below.

Malick's To the Wonder is centred on Neil (Affleck), a man who is torn between two loves: Marina (Kurylenko), the European woman who comes to United States to be with him, and Jane (McAdams), the old flame he reconnects with from his hometown. »

- CineVue UK

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Natalie Portman Sought For 'Heathers' Meets 'Fight Club' Project 'Dare Me'

13 June 2013 7:57 PM, PDT | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »

Natalie Portman may not have been seen on the big screen since "Thor" in 2011, but she's got a slate of projects on the way. Of course, there's the double dose of Terrence Malick projects waiting in the wings, and later this year "Thor: The Dark World," while she's currently shooting the troubled western "Jane Got A Gun." It's a diverse array of stuff, so what's next? How about something described as "Heathers" meets "Fight Club"? Deadline reports that Portman is being courted for an adaptation of Megan Abbott's novel "Dare Me." The film centers on the heirarchy of a high school cheerleading squad, led by the commanding Beth, who finds her influence usurped with the arrival of a new coach. It's a dark tale, and we're not sure quite sure what role Portman is being offered, but probably a safe bet that it's the new coach. But maybe those of »

- Kevin Jagernauth

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"Defiance" recap (1.08): Scissoring Redux

11 June 2013 1:07 PM, PDT | AfterEllen.com | See recent AfterEllen.com news »

Tags: DefianceDefiance recapsJaime MurrayMia KirshnerJulie BenzWAPIMDb

Previously on Defiance, Stahma Tarr stopped by the Need/Want to procure a night porter to teach her virgin alien son the ways of human female pleasure, mostly so Christie McCawley can one day regale her dad with tales of Alak's sexual prowess so he'll know she married well. Kenya straight up laughed in her face because that's not how human sociology works, for one. And also, Stahma's real needs and real wants — even though she didn't really know it when she walked in — were lesbian finger-banging and other forms of unwritten poetry. Irisa continued her transformation into The Lord. Nolan continued making the wrong decision always. And Amanda got herself into an accidental love square with her sister and with Nolan and with an E-Rep ex-boyfriend named Connor Lang of the Douchey Hat Langs.

The Arkfall from last week that got poor ol' »

- stuntdouble

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Win a To the Wonder Goodie Bag

11 June 2013 3:07 AM, PDT | HeyUGuys.co.uk | See recent HeyUGuys news »

To celebrate the release of To The Wonder, the acclaimed latest offering from Terrence Malick on Blu-ray & DVD on 17 June, we have 3 x To The Wonder goodie bags of signed posters by Olga Kurylenko, film sill prints and Blu-ray copies to giveaway.

The film is centred on Neil (Ben Affleck, Argo), a man who is torn between two loves: Marina (Olga Kurylenko, Quantum of Solace), the European woman who comes to United States to be with him, and Jane (Rachel McAdams, Midnight in Paris), the old flame he reconnects with from his hometown. Neil’s doubts about his life and loves are reflected in the crisis of faith experienced by Father Quintana (Javier Bardem, Skyfall), who only sees pain and the loss of hope in the world.

To The Wonder is the third collaboration between Terrence Malick and director of photography Emmanuel Lubezki, after The New World and The Tree of Life. »

- Competitions

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Don't Reject This Chance to See Surreal Horror Short The Earth Rejects Him

10 June 2013 7:45 AM, PDT | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »

Indie filmmakers are always looking for ways to get their projects seen by as many eyes as possible so Jared Skolnick decided to release his latest, a surreal short entitled The Earth Rejects Him, online; and you can see it in its entirety right here.

The film stars Ellis Gage, Colin Allen, Jacob Moon, and Rj Ramos.

Synopsis:

The Earth Rejects Him, an original horror story written and directed by Jared Skolnick, is a haunting and surreal tale of a young boy who accidentally discovers a corpse while biking in the woods. In a moment of impulsiveness he steals a tooth from the body and buries it in the ground. His return to the burial site reveals a development he never would have expected.

Influenced by the films of Werner Herzog, Terrence Malick, and Guillermo del Toro, as well as the short stories of H.P. Lovecraft, this project promises to »

- The Woman In Black

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Win: To The Wonder Blu-ray

10 June 2013 1:01 AM, PDT | Obsessed with Film | See recent Obsessed with Film news »

To The Wonder is the beautiful and acclaimed latest offering from Terrence Malick, the legendary director of The Tree of Life, Badlands and Days of Heaven. It is out to own on DVD, Blu-ray & Est from June 17th, 2013. We have three copies of the Blu-ray to give away to our readers.

The film is centred on Neil (Ben Affleck, Argo), a man who is torn between two loves: Marina (Olga Kurylenko, Quantum of Solace), the European woman who comes to United States to be with him, and Jane (Rachel McAdams, Midnight in Paris), the old flame he reconnects with from his hometown. Neil’s doubts about his life and loves are reflected in the crisis of faith experienced by Father Quintana (Javier Bardem, Skyfall), who only sees pain and the loss of hope in the world.

Academy Award nominated Director, Terrence Malick is renowned for making brilliant and unique films using unconventional methods, »

- Matt Holmes

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The Kings of Summer

7 June 2013 12:01 AM, PDT | The Scorecard Review | See recent Scorecard Review news »

The Kings of Summer

Directed by: Jordan Vogt-Roberts

Cast: Nick Robinson, Gabriel Basso, Moises Arias, Nick Offerman, Alison Brie, Kumail Nanjiani, Megan Mullally

Running Time: 1 hr 33 mins

Rating: R

Release Date: June 7, 2013 (Chicago)

Plot: Three teenage boys (Robinson, Basso, and Arias) flee from their adolescent pressures and build a house in the woods.

Who’S It For? If you missed Moonrise Kingdom last year, and are stuck at the art house only wanting to see movies with comedians you recognize, then Kings of Summer will be a good choice. But if you’re looking for invigorating season entertainment? Look elsewhere.

Overall

The Kings of Summer really, really, really wants you to like it, and will do anything to make that so. This indie knows everything its audience previously embraced in more genuine movies, and throws it right back at us like we’re stylistic saps, instantly disarmed by J.J. Abrams »

- Nick Allen

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Tye Sheridan to Star in Grass Stains, Chevy Chase and Gillian Jacobs Join Hot Tub Time Machine 2 and Bill Irwin Joins Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar

6 June 2013 5:45 PM, PDT | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »

Here's today's latest casting news: Tye Sheridan has graduated from Mud and will move on to Grass Stains, a coming-of-age indie from writer-director Kyle Wilamowski.  Kaitlyn Dever (Last Man Standing) is also in negotiations to star. Community co-stars Chevy Chase and Gillian Jacobs will reunite in Hot Tub Time Machine 2.  Chase will reprise his role as the advice-dispensing repairman while Jacobs will take on the female lead. Bill Irwin (Rachel Getting Married) will join Christopher Nolan's upcoming sci-fi film, Interstellar. Hit the jump for more on each casting announcement.  THR reports that Sheridan is in negotiations to star in Grass Stains as a teen discovering his first love (Dever).  However, "a prank goes awry and causes the death of his girlfriend’s older brother. The boy must balance this secret, his guilt and his feelings for the girl."  Sounds like Grass Stains has shades of Bridge to Terabithia »

- Dave Trumbore

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Rooney Mara Signs With Management 360

6 June 2013 12:39 PM, PDT | Deadline New York | See recent Deadline New York news »

Exclusive: Management 360 has signed Rooney Mara, who is coming into her own after breakout turns in The Social Network and The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. Mara continues to be repped by Wme. She followed those films by starring with Channing Tatum, Jude Law and Catherine Zeta-Jones in the Steven Soderbergh-directed Side Effects and most recently in Ain’t Them Bodies Saints, which premiered at Sundance and will be released later this year. There is still every hope she’ll reprise her role as goth heroine Lisbeth Salander, as Andrew Kevin Walker is working on a rewrite of that script for Sony. She got an Oscar nomination for her first turn in that role. Mara next stars in the Spike Jonze-directed Her, and she stars with Ryan Gosling and Michael Fassbender in the new Terrence Malick film. »

- MIKE FLEMING JR

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'Runner, Runner' Trailer: Ben Affleck Vs. Justin Timberlake

6 June 2013 12:34 PM, PDT | NextMovie | See recent NextMovie news »

Ben Affleck is about to roll the dice by starring in another movie he didn't direct. Will Justin Timberlake be the J. Lo in this "Gigli"?

Hopefully not. The brand new trailer for "Runner, Runner," from "The Lincoln Lawyer" director Brad Furman, doesn't look too bad. Timberlake (perhaps in search of his Egot) plays the young guy seduced by the evils of the corporate world. Affleck's character comes along to be all Michael Douglas in "Wall Street" with him (yes, Affleck is now the age to play the mentor instead of the mentee) and give him some shady tutelage.

Back in the days after "Daredevil" (the director's cut actually isn't half-bad!), "Jersey Girl" (Kevin Smith diminished the amount of Jennifer Lopez originally intended to be included) and the dreaded "Gigli" (which Affleck has been game to joke about on "SNL" more than once, including just a month ago), Casey Affleck »

- Ryan J Downey

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Massive, 50% Off Criterion Collection Blu-ray Sale at Amazon

6 June 2013 8:45 AM, PDT | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »

Amazon is having a massive sale on Criterion Collection titles, virtually all of them listed at 50% off and I have included more than 115 of the available titles directly below along with a selection of ten I consider must owns. Titles beyond my top ten include Amarcord, Christopher Nolan's Following, David Fincher's The Game, Stanley Kubrick's Paths of Glory and The Killing, Roman Polansk's Rosemary's Baby, Wes Anderson's The Royal Tenenbaums, Rushmore and The Darjeeling Limited and plenty of Terrence Malick. All the links lead directly to the Amazon website, so click on through with confidence. Small Note: By buying through the links below you help support RopeofSilicon.com as I get a small commission for the sales made through using these links. Thanks for reading and I appreciate your support. Top Ten Must Owns 8 1/2 (dir. Federico Fellini) 12 Angry Men (dir. Sidney Lumet) The 400 Blows (dir. »

- Brad Brevet

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Massive, 50% Off Criterion Collection Blu-ray Sale at Amazon

6 June 2013 8:45 AM, PDT | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »

Amazon is having a massive sale on Criterion Collection titles, virtually all of them listed at 50% off and I have included more than 115 of the available titles directly below along with a selection of ten I consider must owns. Titles beyond my top ten include Amarcord, Christopher Nolan's Following, David Fincher's The Game, Stanley Kubrick's Paths of Glory and The Killing, Roman Polansk's Rosemary's Baby, Wes Anderson's The Royal Tenenbaums, Rushmore and The Darjeeling Limited and plenty of Terrence Malick. All the links lead directly to the Amazon website, so click on through with confidence. Small Note: By buying through the links below you help support RopeofSilicon.com as I get a small commission for the sales made through using these links. Thanks for reading and I appreciate your support. Top Ten Must Owns 8 1/2 (dir. Federico Fellini) 12 Angry Men (dir. Sidney Lumet) The 400 Blows (dir. »

- Brad Brevet

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