Movie Posters: CINDERELLA

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After successful live-action "reinterpretations" of Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs and Sleeping Beauty, Disney is now tackling the classic fairy tale Cinderella.

In theatres in March 2015, CINDERELLA is directed by Kenneth Branagh, and stars Lily James as "Ella" (Cinderella), Cate Blanchett as "Lady Tremaine/The Wicked Stepmother", Helena Bonham Carter as "The Fairy Godmother", Richard Madden as "Prince Charming", and Sophie McShera and Holliday Grainger as the wicked stepsisters "Anastasia" and "Drizella".

Have a look at the character movie posters for upcoming Disney live action flick.

Helena Bonham Carter as "The Fairy Godmother".

To see the more character movie posters for the live-action Disney film CINDERELLA, click "READ MORE" below.

The Look: Jena Malone in Emanuel Ungaro

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Jena Malone seems like a quirky bird and I kind of love her for that.

Jena looked all kinds of wonderful at the premiere of movie premiere of THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART 1 at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 17, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. Jena channelled forties glamour in a gorgeous Emanuel Ungaro Spring 2015 orange-red gown.

Aside: I neglected to do a post on the Emanuel Ungaro Spring 2015 collection when it debuted in September, and I'm regretting that now.

The look on model Irina Kravchenko at the Emanuel Ungaro Spring 2015 presentation. I love the minor modifications and fit on Jena.

The Look: Jennifer Lawrence in Christian Dior Couture

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Jennifer Lawrence at the movie premiere of THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART 1 at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 17, 2014 in Los Angeles, California.

Jennifer, a brand ambassador for the House of Dior, is wearing a gown from the Christian Dior Fall 2014 Couture Collection. Looking back on Jennifer's Christian Dior red carpet wardrobe, I think she fares better in Christian Dior Couture than Ready-to-Wear.

Here's the look from the Christian Dior Fall 2014 Couture Collection Paris presentation. I prefer the full gown.

Movie Trailer: MISS MEADOWS

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Katie Holmes, bless her, is still trying.

Here is the movie trailer for her next film MISS MEADOWS, in theatres this Friday, November 14.

The premise:

"Miss Meadows is a school teacher with impeccable manners and grace. However, underneath the sweet exterior hides a gun-toting vigilante who takes it upon herself to right the wrongs in the world by whatever means necessary."

 I think it looks horrible, and painful to watch. And apparently it is, according to the folks at Rotten Tomatoes.

The Look: Elizabeth Banks in Elie Saab

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I L♥VE.

Elizabeth Banks at the at the London, UK movie premiere of THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART 1 on Monday, November 10th.

Elizabeth slayed the red carpet in this jaw-droppingly gorgeous Elie Saab Fall 2014 Couture Collection gown.

I feel like the photos can't possibly do this dress justice, and we need to see it move.

Elizabeth was gorgeous from top to bottom last night!

The look at the Elie Saab Fall 2014 Couture Collection presentation in Paris. I much prefer Elizabeth's dark grey belt over the pink one presented.

The Look: Jennifer Lawrence in Dior

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Jennifer Lawrence looked divine in a custom Christian Dior gown at the UK movie premiere of THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART 1 on Monday, November 10, 2014.

The dress looks like a mishmash of dresses from the Christian Dior Fall 2014 and Christian Dior Fall 2014 Couture collections - only better. I love the quilted texture of the gown, coupled with the tank bodice and embroidered floral details.

This is probably one of her better Dior outings. . . those shoes though. What's the point of wearing shoes if your toes are touching the ground?

The Look: Marion Cotillard in Valentino Spring 2015

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Actress Marion Cotillard at the screening of TWO DAYS, ONE NIGHT during AFI FEST 2014 at the Egyptian Theatre on Friday, November 7, 2014 in Hollywood, California.

Marion, a brand ambassador for Christian Dior, went "offside" in a yellow gown with embroidered detailing  from the Valentino Spring 2015 Collection.  I love the twenties vibe this dress is giving me.

The detailing on the collar is exquisite and Marion is as beautiful as ever.

The look from the Valentino Spring 2015 Collection, presented in Milan. Marion takes it, this dress needed a lining.

Movie Posters: INSURGENT (Characters)

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Last week, Lionsgate  announced that INSURGENT, the sequel to the hit film, DIVERGENT, will hit theatres on March 20, 2015 in both 2D and 3D.

In anticipation of the release, brand new character movie posters have been released, the first featuring Shailene Woodley as "Tris".

Theo James as "Four".

Zoë Kravitz as "Christina".

To see more INSURGENT character movie posters, click "READ MORE" below.

Movie Trailer: FURIOUS 7

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They are back.

The next instalment in the highly anticipated (for me) FAST AND FURIOUS franchise will be arriving in theatres in 2015.

Vin Diesel, the late Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham star in FURIOUS 7. Check out the first movie trailer.


I still can't figure out how they are working around Paul Walker's death, but I can't wait!

Movie Posters: THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES

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THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES hits theatres this Christmas and the promotional push is underway. Check out the new character movie posters featuring  key cast, including Martin Freeman as "Bilbo Baggins" (above).

Ian McKellen as "Gandalf".

To see more character movie posters from THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES, click "READ MORE" below.

Movie Trailer: TAKEN 3

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We didn't ask for another one. We don't need another one. But we are getting another one anyway.

Check out the first movie trailer for TAKEN 3 starring Liam Neesom, Maggie Grace and Famke Janssen.

Due in theatres on January 9, 2015, TAKEN 3 sees "Bryan Mills" (Neesom) falsely accused of murder. Pursued by a savvy police inspector (Forest Whitaker), Mills employs his particular set of skills to track the real killer and exact his unique brand of justice.

The premise is thin, but I'm still going to see it.

Movie Trailer: THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY - PART 1

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The new movie trailer for the highly-anticipated THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY - PART 1 is now out.

Opening in theares on November 21, 2014, the third film in the franchise, directed by Francis Lawrence, stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jeffrey Wright, Sam Claflin, Jena Malone, Stanley Tucci and Donald Sutherland.

THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY - PART 1 "Katniss Everdeen" is in District 13 after she shatters the games forever. Under the leadership of President Coin (Sutherland) and the advice of her trusted friends, Katniss spreads her wings as she fights to save Peeta (Hutcherson) and a nation moved by her courage.

To see more THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY - PART 1 movie posters, click "READ MORE" below.

Movie Trailer: JOHN WICK

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Check out Keanu Reeves in the first movie trailer for JOHN WICK, the action thriller from directors Chad Stahelski and David Leitch. Reeves plays the title role of an ex-hitman who abandons retirement when a band of criminals steal his car and kill his dog -all this murder and mayhem over a dog.


JOHN WICK, starring Keanu Reeves, Willem Dafoe, Ian McShane, and Adrienne Palicki, opens in theatres on October 24, 2014.

Movie Poster: ANNIE (2014)

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Academy Award nominated actress Quvenzhané Wallis is front and centre for the new movie poster for ANNIE.

The musical comedy-drama, directed by Will Gluck (EASY-A) and produced by Jay Z and Will Smith, stars Quvenzhané, Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz, Rose Byrne and Bobby Cannavale.

Cute poster, but that photoshopped hair. . .

ANNIE opens in North American theatres on December 19, 2014.

#TIFF2014 Scorecard: SCARLET INNOCENCE and TOKYO TRIBE

The 2014 Toronto International Film Festival kicked off yesterday and I had two films on my schedule for opening day.

I'll be honest, I wasn't too excited about my film selection for September 4th. The films I picked, SCARLET INNOCENCE (South Korea) and TOKYO TRIBE (JAPAN) weren't on my "must see" list, and I ended up choosing them for completely different reasons.

The first film, SCARLET INNOCENCE directed by Pil-sung Yim, only made my list because of actor Woo-sung Jung. I saw his film COLD EYES last year at the festival, and really enjoyed watching him on film. He reminds me of Laurence Fishburne in that Woo-sung has a cool suave persona on film.

SCARLET INNOCENCE was great. Based on the Korean folktale Shim Chung (a daughter sacrificing everything so that her father can regain his sight), SCARLET INNOCENCE is the story of a professor who has an affair with a student and ends up destroying her life. Years later, she worms her way back into his life after he loses his sight. Her revenge was epic . . . and evil. Actress Som Lee, who plays the naive school girl turned vengeful seductress, steals the film with an incredible perform.

This brings me to TOKYO TRIBE.

When I first saw the write-up for TOKYO TRIBE - a Japanese hip hop opera set in a futuristic world where Tokyo is divided up into ghetto slums - I thought, hell no. And then I stopped myself.

TOKYO TRIBE was selected as the opening film for the Midnight Madness series. Midnight Madness films tend to be violent and dark and loads of fun. Last year, TOKYO TRIBE director Sion Sono took home the Midnight Madness audience award for his film WHY DON'T YOU PLAY IN HELL? I decided to leave my preconceived notions of what Japanese hip hop opera would be like, and go and enjoy the film.

So, what's a Japanese hip hop opera movie set in futuristic ghetto slums like?

#TIFF14: The 10 Films I Will See at This Year's Toronto International Film Festival

I'm “tiffing” again this year!

In just four short days, the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) will take over my hometown. This year, TIFF showcases 300 films from 60 countries over 10 very long days.

Once again, I've committed to ten films.

For the record, I don't have frou frou tastes in film. I don't go to movies to learn something (that's what books are for). Nor do I go for “great performances.” I go to movies to be entertained. I consider myself a purist in that sense. And this is what makes the Toronto International Film Festival so great, you’re watching great movies with other movie lovers.

Sadly, choosing ten films out of a possible 300 is not an easy task. Nor is it particularly fun to be honest. Every year I try to come up with a new way of selecting my films, and every year I finish the task feeling like I’ve failed. I did not review all 300 films. I wish I could tell you what drew me to the movies I selected. But I can't. Which is why my 2014 Toronto International Film Festival choices are all over the place.

To see my 2014 TIFF choices, click "READ MORE" below.

The Look: Emma Stone in Valentino Fall 2014 Couture

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Emma Stone attending the Opening Ceremony and BIRDMAN film premiere during the 71st Venice Film Festival on August 27, 2014 in Venice, Italy. The talented actress chose a Valentino Fall 2014 Couture green draped tulle gown for her red carpet arrival.

I love Valentino under the creative direction of Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli.  Emma's gown is indicative of their "old school" romanticism that I adore in their collections.

The look on model Vanessa Axente at the Valentino Fall 2014 Couture presentation. While Vanessa's version is a tad too sheer for the red carpet, I would have preferred if Emma's gown had a few less layers.