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The mountainous region of Everest in Nepal leads to passions. Instead of two “cowboys,” it’s a woman who’s watching her “friend” get married. The film is called Snow Flowers and in a conservative region, this film will be their big film. The two actresses are supposedly huge stars, and the director, Subarna Thapa is actually Paris based. Of course the punch line… will there be a steamy scene of two woman in enjoying their pleasures in a yurt? The answer ends up being a no. (Google – Brokeback)
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At this point, it doesn’t matter. The cast of Akira is white. There will be the pundits who’s love it regardless, but the casting is strange. Who knows, it might end up being like The Departed. A complete new take on Akira. If it works out like that, then fine. How’s will the ending play out? It’ll cost millions with tons of special effects. These actors? They might just be pawns in a movie that’s filled with CG. That’s optimism. (i09 - Akira)
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War buffs, it’s continues today. The Wind Talkers. Yes, it’s the subject of a John Woo movie. Some are still alive and doing talks. Wind Talkers might not have been the greatest cinematic achievement, but Adam Beach, a First Nations actor, got to star in a film opposite Nicholas Cage. You might have seen him in Law and Order SVU and in an episode of Hawaii 5-0. (Chicago Tribune – Samuel Sandoval)
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November 9th, Wednesday. 7:30 pm. Music Hall. RSVP to filmmatters@giantrobot.com. There will be giveaways, DVDs, signed items, and more! Here’s a few quotes: “VISUALLY STUNNING. A beautifully staged marvel that confidently reasserts Kitano’s considerable cinematic gifts. By the final reels, it’s all-out yakuza war.” – Rob Nelson, Variety “When it comes to the gangster film few have ever done it better than Kitano and with Outrage he is absolutely back in peak form. A truly iconic international crime film.” – Todd Brown, TWITCH “Bursts with direct cinematic power. Humor as mean and dry as a straight-up martini.” – Maggie Lee, Hollywood Reporter Here’s the trailer [youtube]3Fj3htxRRHM[/youtube]
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Giant Robot Exclusive Outrage Clip a Movie by Beat Takeshi. Thanks to Magnolia Pictures (Magnet Releasing). OUTRAGE is available now via Magnolia On-Demand on October 28 and in theaters in starting December 2. Anyone want to see a free screening on this in Southern California? Stay Tuned for More Info Later Today! [youtube]5VIA9d8vX_Q[/youtube]
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