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A Dirty Carnival

dirty carnival

The Story

Byung-Doo is a young gangster struggling to create some income for himself, his mother and his siblings. Failing to get up in the rankings, a wealthy industrialist offers him a one time chance, but at a cost. This while his forgotten childhood friend is getting in contact, to know more about his gangster life for his next movie.

The Cast

dirty in-seong jo
dirty lee bo-yeong
dirty jin goo

The Trailer



English subtitles by me, sorry for any errors.

Worth the Popcorn?

This Korean production isn’t your average stylish over scripted gangster fight movie, but a well scripted drama about the rise and struggle of a career criminal. While Byung-Doo goes around his ordinary gangster life, director Yu Ha makes it painfully clear a gangster life and a casual life don‘t mix well together.

Rich characters, a great ambiance and deep performances makes this a human gangster movie that's out to impress.

January 31st, 2008 at 12:05 am
Posted in Asian Thursday


Murderball

murderball

The Story

Murderball, quadriplegic wheelchair rugby played by guys that don’t care about pity, unless it will get them laid of course. Mark Zupan is the badass American team captain. Joe Soares left the American team and joined the Canadian team to beat, of course, the Americans. And Keith has just been in an accident and is now in recovery, but already interested in Murderball.

All have their own daemons, but together they break down the stereotypical image of disabled people.

The Cast

zupan
soares
keith

The Trailer



Worth the Popcorn?

An inspirational story about hopes and dreams. Although we look back, the story mainly concentrates on the future. This is what they do. Not looking back, but coming out with more than they had before. An amazing display about passion, friends, family and rivalry.

You can keep your hugs, because they're about to kick some serious ass.

January 30th, 2008 at 12:02 am


The Three Burials of Melquiades ..

three burials

The Story

Devastated by the death of his friend Melquiades Estrada, ranch foreman Pete Perkins tries to fulfill his buddies last wish, while looking for his killer. They end up on a journey to the Mexican border, where hopeless Mexicans try to cross and things aren’t like Melquiades described.

The Cast

three tommy lee jones
three january jones
three barry pepper

The Trailer



Worth the Popcorn?

Writer Guillermo Arriaga (Amores Perros) bring us this story with a perfect mix of flashbacks and present time. Tommy Lee Jones not only impresses with his direction, but lets you feel the pain of Pete Perkins.

A strong movie about the meaning and emotion of friendship, the madness of mental pain or even humanity in general.

January 29th, 2008 at 12:08 am
Posted in Indie Tuesday


Stranger Than Fiction

stranger than fiction

The Story

This is the story about IRS agent Harold Crick, the narrator tells us. Only, Harold can hear the narrator too. In detail she tells him how he brushes his teeth. Suddenly, he realizes he is a book’s main character. In search for the author, the author herself is trying to find an end to the story.

The Cast

stranger maggie gyllenhaal
stranger will ferrell
stranger emma thompson

The Trailer



Worth the Popcorn?

It's not every day a story so fresh, quirky and original entertains without being too shallow. As Jim Carrey in The Truman Show, Will Ferrel (I'm sure he would hate this comparison) goes serious, without taking it too far. Most original ideas turn into one trick ponies. But there's so much to this story, there seems to be so much heart and passion in it, it's almost impossible not to get some delicious popcorn for it.

By the director that brought you Finding Neverland and Monster's Ball, this is a story you should definitely check out.

January 28th, 2008 at 12:06 am
Posted in Casual Monday



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