"The Raven" (2012) - First trailer

"And the raven, never flitting, still is sitting, still is sitting
On the pallid bust of Pallas just above my chamber door;
And his eyes have all the seeming of a demon's that is dreaming,
And the lamp-light o'er him streaming throws his shadow on the floor;
And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor
Shall be lifted - nevermore!"

Director James McTeigue ("V for Vendetta") is going to tell us a story about Edgar Allan Poe, whose beautiful poems were inspiring many filmmakers before him. A maniac starts killing people in a small town the same way Mr. Poe's fictional characters do in his written works. Detective Emmett Fields teams up with him to catch that psycho, who likes also playing games before finishing off his victims. And when talented writer falls in love with a beautiful woman, she is destined to become the next one... Starring John Cusack, Luke Evans, Brendan Gleeson, Alice Eve, Pam Ferris, Oliver Jackson-Cohen.

Its trailer looks very dark and gothic. It reminds me Tim Burton's "Sleepy Hollow", but without Depp, which means without humour. I'd like to watch "The Raven" on the big screen.

If you want to read a full poem, you can find it here.

Release date - March 9, 2012.

First trailer



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"Пес - талисман" ("The Lucky Dog", 1921) - Рецензия

Все мои рецензии можно прочитать в моем профиле на КиноПоиске.

Если хотите посмотреть данную короткометражку, она есть на Youtube.

Пес Барбос и необычный кросс

Порой собаки могут показаться не самыми лучшими домашними животными. Они могут испортить в доме обои, обивку дивана, пожевать самые любимые тапочки или перевернуть вазоны. В такой ситуации вряд ли хозяин согласится с тем, что собака является лучшим другом человека. Но все эти маленькие шалости легко забываются и прощаются, когда домашний питомец начинает отважно защищать тех, кто о нем заботился, от грабителей или даже спасает жизнь.

Карьеру режиссера Джесса Роббинса с уверенностью можно назвать успешной, ведь в свое время он неоднократно выступал продюсером фильмов Чарли Чаплина, созданных на студии Essanay. А спустя несколько лет мистер Роббинс сводит на одной съемочной площадке двух комиков, которым было суждено оставить след в истории кинематографа. И с их помощью он снимает одну короткометражку о настоящей дружбе собаки и человека.

Главный герой истории с первых минут покоряет своей харизмой, искренней улыбкой и неуклюжестью. Что бы было не так скучно жить, судьба посылает ему очаровательного щенка. На его месте другие люди постарались бы найти его хозяев и вернуть им питомца, но только не наш герой. Ему, честно говоря, абсолютно все равно откуда появился этот пес, есть ли у него родословная или он отбился от какой-то дворовой шайки. Он даже не может определиться, назвать своего нового друга Генри или Генриеттой. Просто эти двое очень подходят друг другу и поскольку они оба одиноки, то быстро становятся неразлучными. Стэн Лорел великолепен в таком амплуа. Его персонаж постоянно попадает в переделки и выходит из них целым и невредимым отчасти из-за своей наивности, оптимизма и прекрасного самообладания.

День главного персонажа выдался и так не слишком удачным, а тут еще он постоянно сталкивается с громилой, который пытается то обокрасть, то и вовсе убить милого неудачника. Оливер Харди в этом образе смотрится очень органично, показывая нам абсолютную противоположность героя Лорела. Их совместные сцены смотреть без улыбки невозможно — эдакий худой простак против вооруженного толстяка, грозы всей округи.

Кинофильм просто переполнен всевозможными трюками, столь популярными в немых короткометражках того времени. Кажется, будто падения, драки и погони беспрерывно сменяют друг друга, тем не менее, режиссер оставил вполне достаточно времени и для развития сюжета. Особо запомнился здесь один момент, когда собака хватает в зубы динамит и начинает гоняться с ним за людьми, напоминающий один короткометражный фильм Гайдая, где «лучший друг человека» творил подобные вещи. Любопытно также наблюдать за тем, как оператор экспериментировал с ускоренной и замедленной съемкой, благодаря чему сцена с постоянным попаданием главного героя под трамвай и кадры с дракой в финале получились неожиданно эффектными. К тому же, этот фильм действительно является отличным способом познакомиться с творчеством легендарного дуэта Лорел и Харди.

Породистые собаки, конечно, могут выиграть не один конкурс, но в трудную минуту никто так быстро не поспешит на помощь, как простая дворняжка.

"Anonymous" Poll

Roland Emmerich presents us a new story about legendary poet William Shakespeare. There are some rumours that Shakespeare hasn't written all those brilliant plays and sonnets. One of the most popular alternative versions is that he was a fraud and even couldn't write. "Anonymous" shows us a possible story, where Edward de Vere (Rhys Ifans), an intelligent count, wrote "Hamlet", "Richard III", "Macbeth", "Julius Caesar" and many other plays. So I'm curious what your opinion is about this.

P.S. Funny story took place when I was about to see this film in the cinema. Three trailers were shown and opening titles of... Summit Entertainment began. I said it's a bad sign, because this studio makes Twilight adaptations... and I was right. "Breaking Dawn Part 1" started. Everyone was confused, but cinema workers haven't noticed their mistake until we told them. After a few minutes we finally got what we've paid for. It was a big relief, when I saw Columbia Pictures titles.

If you like this poll, you should check out other ones.

Feel free to vote, comment and share with friends this poll.

Top-5 movies of the week - 25.11 - 01.12

1."My Week with Marilyn"
This film tells a story about Marilyn Monroe's first visit to the UK, while she was filming "The Prince and the Showgirl" along with Laurence Olivier. They had a very tense relationship, which made their work incredibly complicated. And then one of the most famous women of all times meets Colin Clark, a 23 year-old assistant, who is charming and totally adores her. They spend together one unforgettable week, which brings Marilyn some crazy thoughts about leaving her world and starting a new life here, in England. But there is a catch. She is a newlywed.
Starring Michelle Williams, Kenneth Branagh, Eddie Redmayne, Dominic Cooper with Emma Watson and Judi Dench.
Directed by Simon Curtis.
Trailer.

2."The Artist"
Its trailer just stole my heart. Modern black-and-white film tells us a story of George Valentin, who is a star of silent films. The era of sound comes and it mean the end of his career while all just starts for young extra Peppy Miller. Their destinies cross, but nobody know for how long. I think it's a great way to make a tribute of charming silent films.
Starring Jean Dujardin, Bérénice Bejo.
Directed and written by Michel Hazanavicius.
Trailer.

3."The Muppets"
On vacation in Los Angeles, Walter, the world's biggest Muppet fan, and his friends Gary and Mary from Smalltown, USA, discover the nefarious plan of oilman Tex Richman to raze the Muppet Theater and drill for the oil recently discovered beneath the Muppets' former stomping grounds. To stage The Greatest Muppet Telethon Ever and raise the $10 million needed to save the theater, Walter, Mary and Gary help Kermit reunite the Muppets, who have all gone their separate ways: Fozzie now performs with a Reno casino tribute band called the Moopets, Miss Piggy is a plus-size fashion editor at Vogue Paris, Animal is in a Santa Barbara clinic for anger management, and Gonzo is a high-powered plumbing magnate. (Official website)
Starring Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Chris Cooper.
Directed by James Bobin.
All trailers, clips and other videos you can find on the official Youtube channel.
"The Pig With The Froggy Tattoo" parody trailer.

4."Hugo"
A story of an orphan boy who lives a secret life in the walls of a Paris train station. An eccentric girl Isabelle helps him while he searches for the answer to a mystery linking the father he recently lost, the ill-tempered toy shop owner living below him and a heart shaped lock, seemingly without a key. Based on Brian Selznick's award winning and imaginative New York Times bestseller called "The Invention of Hugo Cabret", this magical tale is Academy Award-winner Martin Scorsese's first film shot in 3D.
Starring Asa Butterfield, Chloe Moretz, Ben Kingsley, Sacha Baron Cohen, Jude Law.
Directed by Martin Scorsese.
Trailer.

5."Arthur Christmas"
This animated film is going to shows us how the big operation "Christmas" works on the North Pole. The only thing I don't like about it so far - it is a soundtrack.
Directed by Sarah Smith.
And there will be voices of James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, Jim Broadbent, Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton.
Trailer.

Posters - iTunes movie trailers

"In the Land of Blood and Honey" (2011) - Very original poster

If film poster is a face of the film, "In the Land of Blood and Honey" has to be both dramatic and beautiful. I'm so tired of poor, ugly and ridiculous posters with too much Photoshop that I almost gave up to see something fresh, catchy (but not annoying) and directly saying what about this film is going to be. But today I found this one.

War means blood, honey means love. Very symbolic.

I like its name, its trailer and now I name this poster the best I've seen this year. "In the Land of Blood and Honey" is definitely No. 1 on my waiting list.

Written and directed by Angelina Jolie.
Starring Zana Marjanovic, Goran Kostic, Rade Serbedzija.

Release date - December 23, 2011 (USA)

Click to watch "In the Land of Blood and Honey" trailer.

Poster - Total Film

"Melancholia" Poll

Apocalypse is coming. You have a few days to live. What would you do? How would you act? I bet you have many depressing thoughts so far, but I'll make this simpler for you. All you need to do is choose between two characters from recent Lars von Trier's film.

There are two controversial characters in "Melancholia":

• Justine, played by Kirsten Dunst, is angry about Apocalypse, but she accepts that people can do nothing about it;

• Claire, played by Charlotte Gainsbourg, tries to run away, to save her son and desperately wants to survive, though it's impossible.

Choose that heroine, whose actions sounds familiar to you, and you would act like her in such circumstances.

Even if you are guy, please, choose one answer too. Of course, judge these characters not by their appearance and emotions, but by their feelings and actions.

Picture - Yahoo! Movies

"My Week with Marilyn" (2011) - Clip with Emma Watson

New clip from "My Week with Marilyn" shows us a flirt scene, when Colin, the main character, asks Lucy, the wardrobe girl, out. Eddie Redmayne and Emma Watson look great together, you can feel some chemistry between their characters. And I like how she says "I'm free on Saturday".

Starring Michelle Williams, Kenneth Branagh, Eddie Redmayne, Dominic Cooper with Emma Watson and Judi Dench.
Directed by Simon Curtis ("David Copperfield" 2000, "A Short Stay In Switzerland" 2009).

Release dates - November 23 (USA), November 25 (UK).

More about "My Week with Marilyn" (2011).

New work for Star Wars characters

I saw a bunch of weird ads, but this one in on top of them now.

Everybody knows how great master Yoda was in "Star Wars". He is still powerful, though after he left the big screen, Yoda uses his talent to earn some money by starring in TV commercials. Right now he promotes cup noodle in Japan.

I can only say that retirement hasn't paid off for Star Wars characters. And George Lucas shouldn't forget them so quickly!

Something about "Titanic" in 3D

I've seen this film many times, but never in the cinema. That's why I won't miss my chance to watch it there, even if it is in not-my-favourite 3D.

Since "Titanic" came out in 1997, lives of Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet were changing fast. Their talent hasn't faded, and I'm glad they continue working. You can see Leo playing one famous politician in "J. Edgar" and filming in "The Great Gatsby" adaptation today, while Kate starred in mini-series "Mildred Pierce", Steven Soderbergh's "Contagion" and Roman Polanski's "Carnage". And do you remember that Oscar buzz about DiCaprio becomes more confident with every new film he presents?

Returning to our re-release, I can say that new trailer doesn't show anything new, but this story is still heartbreaking for me after many years. Everyone knows how it ends, but I hope James Cameron did a great job converting it in 3D.

This legendary ship will sink again on April 6, 2012.

Poster - COLLIDER

"Brave" / "Храбрая сердцем" (2012) - Trailer #2

New "Brave" trailer is out! The first one was very dramatic and dark, but this video is more funny and sunny. Merida, ginger princess, has a tough temper and doesn't want to marry one of those pathetic 'heroes'. When you see them, you will understand her. She sets of to find some adventure and she gets in serious trouble.

You can find trailer in the end of this very long post, right after some screencaps with my captions.
Warning: not all of them are witty.

More about "BRAVE" 2012!

Is something horrible is going to happen?... Or not.

Yep, something horrible funny happened.

Without a good dinner you have no chance to be a good king.

Giggling is Merida's credo.

Past warriors. Present weirdos. Are they going to be future husbands?

Skilled archer, isn't she? Perhaps, she could find her husband among the elves...

Like mother, like daughter.

Tiny woman to cope with such crazy family? She has to have nerves of iron.

That moment when anybody should run away screaming. But if you are really BRAVE, you can stay.

Gingerheads are taking the world! Like Weasley twins. I mean, triplets.

So... scary...

I hope, she saw "127 hours" and knows how climbing could end.

Definitely, she is a perfect match for Legolas.

Trailer

"The Avengers" (2012) - 8 new posters

Two new banners have been revealed, but I like posters more, so I cut them heartlessly. If you are looking for originals, you can find them on Moviefone and Yahoo! Movies.

Directed and written by Joss Whedon.
Starring Samuel L. Jackson, Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo, Jeremy Renner.

Release date - May 4, 2012 (UK, USA)

More about "The Avengers" (2012)!

"The Fellowship of the Ring" - Magical soundtrack

I hope everyone's having a great day, but if not, it's perfect time for listening to some wonderful music. I accidentally found this video and it reminded me how strongly I love any music written by Howard Shore. Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy is epic, so it is Shore's music. Without this composer it would have been different, that's why I am very glad that he is in charge of the soundtrack for "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" and "The Hobbit: There and Back Again", which are being filmed somewhere in New Zealand right now.

This track is called "Concerning Hobbits" and makes me smile, when I hear its very first notes. I see young Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd before they have started their long and difficult journey. This music is perfect for green, happy, serene Shire. It feels like home and everything is fine.

Why, Twilight saga?

This story confused me since I've heard about it for the first time. A fourth adaptation, "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1", will be out soon, so I decided to write a post, dedicated to its upcoming release.

I have some (many) questions, which will be never answered. But if you heard about "Twilight" (books or films), you'd wonder about those things too.

* Why can vampires have children?
It's the main question. You know that they shouldn't. But happy ending needs at least one baby.

* Why is sparkling so dramatic?
I like 'burning alive' vampire feature more. That is dramatic (besides bloody, smelly and deadly)!

* Why are werewolves so fluffy?
Should they look like nice pets?

* Why are vampires pale here?
They can walk in the sun, but 'pale' means 'aristocratic', isn't it?

* Why do people make all those ugly tattoos with main characters?
It's creepy.

* Why do people still believe that your next film will be better than previous one?
I don't want to disappoint you, but that's impossible.

* Why are film adaptations made in green and grey colours?
Green and grey, green and grey... I'm falling asleep again.

* Do they play baseball?
They should play 'trick or treat'.

* Is there no Apocalypse coming soon?
What? No serious threat? That's disappointing.

* Alexandre Desplat, Howard Shore, Muse and Linkin Park, why have you agreed to make some music for this story?
You did your part great. But I'm still curious.

* Are there anyone, who likes leather clothing?
These vampires should wear something more gothic, or rock'n'roll, or punk.

* Are you joking about "Forever is only the beginning"?
I hope, you are. Because it's the first part of the ending.

Yes, Twilight saga caused too many questions. When I remember more, I'll update this post.

Have you ever asked any of them? Leave a comment below.

"The Hunger Games" (2012) - First trailer

I came home just in time for the premiere of '"The Hunger Games"' trailer. Many people say it's "awesome", but I wasn't impressed so much.

"The Hunger Games" is directed by Gary Ross, who is famous for "Seabiscuit" (2003) and Pleasantville (1998). This story has to be an interesting action film, but characters talk more than act. If there are many "awesome" scenes, trailer doesn't show them. Pity.

Jennifer Lawrence, who portrays the main heroine, Katniss Everdeen, was good in "X-Men: First Class". But now I was comparing her to... Kristen Stewart the whole time, and it's not a compliment. I liked her in one scene, when her Katniss disagreed with that lady in pink - true horror on her face was very dramatic.

I can't say anything about Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth, because they had just a few seconds here. But I don't expect from them too much.

Do I like "The Hunger Games" so far? I'm not very excited about this adaptation. They have now equal chances to screw this up or to make a good film. Ask me again after the third trailer.

Release date - March 23, 2012.

You can also watch it in HD on iTunes movie trailers.

More about "The Hunger Games" (2012)!



So do you add this film to your waiting list or not?

Top-5 movies of the week - 11.11 - 17.11

This week isn't rich in interesting movies, but we've got what we've got.

1."A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas"
First Christmassy film of this season. The same guys found new troubles! They shot Santa (of course, he is real!), have a car accident, get wasted (or stoned) and try to save (destroy) this wonderful holiday. Starring John Cho and Kal Penn, but mostly I like Neil Patrick Harris, who played (a very naughty version of) himself here.
Directed by Todd Strauss-Schulson.
Trailer.

2."Le Havre"
"Le Havre" was presented at the Cannes Film Festival 2011 In Competition. It tells a story of a shoeshiner who tries to save an immigrant child in the French port city Le Havre. Must be very heartbreaking, so critics love it. They say, it is a great dramatic comedy (or occasionally funny drama). If you have a chance, try not to miss this film.
Directed by Aki Kaurismäki.
Trailer.

3."J. Edgar"
Leonardo DiCaprio plays the main part, becoming the one of the most powerful, controversial and enigmatic figures of the 20th century, J. Edgar Hoover. Warner Bros. Pictures promises us to reveal the secrets of his political success. Also starring Armie Hammer, Naomi Watts, Judi Dench, Ed Westwick. Based on a true story.
Directed by Clint Eastwood.
P.S. Happy Birthday, Leonardo DiCaprio!
Trailer.

4."Immortals"
Another ancient story, where Henry Cavill, Mickey Rourke, John Hurt, Freida Pinto and Kellan Lutz portray heroes, Gods and kings. An epic battle is coming and one man has power to protect and save everyone. I'd watch it just because of that battle, but in trailer it looks poor, comparing to ones I like very much (like in "Lord of the Rings"). Did they even try to make it really epic? Who knows. And there are too much special affects, like in "300" by Zack Snyder, which make it look like a video game, not a film.
Directed by Tarsem Singh.
Trailer.

5."Jack and Jill"
I don't think you should watch this film in your favourite cinema, or ever at all. To be honest, I've never liked Adam Sandler, because his characters are always immature and absolutely not funny. His co-star this time is himself. Yes, Adam plays also a woman here. It looks hideous and sad, though it has to be a comedy. And I wonder why Al Pacino agreed to appear in this 'family movie'.
Directed by Dennis Dugan.
Trailer.

Posters - Janus Films, iTunes movie trailers, COLLIDER

"The Woman In Black" (2012) - Daniel Radcliffe reads a creepy extract

"Do you believe in ghosts?"

Promo campaign of "The Woman In Black" film continues with a new video. Daniel Radcliffe reads an extract from a thriller fiction novel of the same name by Susan Hill.

It's about that creepy moment when Arthur Kipps tries to open the door, behind which there are strange noises. I really enjoyed his reading. In the end, it gave me chills. He has a very nice voice, doesn't he?

Directed by James Watkins ("Eden Lake", 2008).
Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Ciarán Hinds, Janet McTeer.

More about "The Woman In Black"!

18 Animated Movies for Oscar 2012

My first post related to the 84rd Academy Awards is about animated films. Official website released this long list of 18 movies, but just 5 of them will be nominated and one will be the owner of the golden statuette.

1."The Adventures of Tintin" ("Приключения Тинтина: Тайна Единорога")
2."Alois Nebel" ("Алоис Небель")
3."Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chip-wrecked" ("Элвин и бурундуки 3")
4."Arthur Christmas" ("Секретная служба Санта-Клауса")
5."Cars 2" ("Тачки 2")
6."A Cat in Paris" ("Кошачья жизнь")
7."Chico & Rita" ("Чико и Рита")
8."Gnomeo & Juliet" ("Гномео и Джульетта")
9."Happy Feet Two" ("Делай ноги 2")
10."Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil" ("Красная Шапка против зла")
11."Kung Fu Panda 2" ("Кунг-фу Панда 2")
12."Mars Needs Moms" ("Тайна красной планеты")
13."Puss in Boots" ("Кот в сапогах")
14."Rango" ("Ранго")
15."Rio" ("Рио")
16."The Smurfs" ("Смурфики")
17."Winnie the Pooh" ("Медвежонок Винни и его друзья")
18."Wrinkles"("Морщинки")

I haven't seen all of them (partly because some films will be out in cinemas later this year), but I can surely tell, which of them has no chance to become a nominee. I'm sorry for "Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chip-wrecked" and "Cars 2". They aren't the first films of these stories, plus their prequels weren't nominated. On the other hand, "Happy Feet Two" and "Kung Fu Panda 2" could be nominated and even have a good chance to win, because their prequels have already been on the final list.

I doubt that "Arthur Christmas", "Gnomeo & Juliet", "The Smurfs" and "Mars Needs Moms" will make it to the final five, because they aren't critics' favourites.

"Wrinkles", "Chico & Rita", "Alois Nebel", "The Adventures of Tintin" along with "Winnie the Pooh" can be lucky this time, because of being dramatic, mature, directed by Steven Spielberg and for going back to Disney's classics.

The 84th Academy Awards nominations will be announced live on Tuesday, January 24, 2012. And the big event will take place on Sunday, February 26, 2012.

Which film is your favourite among these 18? Which one deserves an Oscar?

"The Hobbit": Fourth Video Blog from the Set

"In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit..."

After some weeks of silence, Peter Jackson surprises us with this new video about making films based on the novel by J.R.R. Tolkien. He shows how action scenes are being made and some rare pictures from the set of the great trilogy "Lord of the Rings". An interesting 'behind the scenes' part is about cameras and other technologies they use to create a realistic 3D.

You can see there Ian McKellen, Andy Serkis, Martin Freeman, actors who play dwarfs and very talented staff, whose names are not very known. It's left a year before we can finally watch "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey", but I can surely say it is going to be not less epic than "Lord of the Rings".

Next video will be set on locations, where they are going to film some scenes for a few months.

Watch other videos from the set of upcoming duology "The Hobbit":
First video,
Second video,
Third video.

More about "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" (2012)! (all pictures, stories, news, set videos, Peter Jackson's statements etc.)

Video Blog #4

Helena Bonham Carter in "Great Expectations"

Helena Bonham Carter looks gorgeous and majestic wearing this white dress on the set of "Great Expectations". She reminds me of a character from Tim Burton's "Corpse Bride", if there was a not-animated version.

"Great Expectations" is Mike Newell's adaptation of the classical novel by Charles Dickens. Mike has never got a chance to work with this incredible actress before, though both of them helped to create "Harry Potter" films in different times.

Helen is Miss Havisham; other parts are played by Jeremy Irvine, who is portraying the main character, Jason Flemyng, Holliday Grainger and Sally Hawkins. But I really glad to see there Ralph Fiennes and Robbie Coltrane. With Mr. Newell as the director, it feels like a reunion '6 years later'.

Images - COLLIDER

Top-5 movies of the week - 04.11 - 10.11

1."The Rum Diary"
Johnny Depp, Puerto Rico, many empty bottles of rum and one dilemma - to write what is true or to write what one businessman has payed for.
Trailer.
Clips and TV spot.

2."Puss in Boots"
It's like Wolverine got his own film (and a sequel) after being one of the greatest X-men, this cat with Antonio Banderas' voice deserved his, after being a brave hero in "Shrek" series. This story took place before he met big green ogre and his annoying Donkey. Now his only friends are Humpty Dumpty, Kitty Softpaws (voice of Salma Hayek) and his ability to charm anyone with his big cute eyes, which will be very useful in this adventure.
Trailer.

3."Like Crazy"
A romantic story by director Drake Doremus. British girl falls in love with American boy. They had great time together, but her visa is shortly over. She has to go away, though they want to keep this relationship. It is hard to see each other on rare occasions and they consider dating other people when they are apart. This film got the Grand Jury Prize at the 27th Sundance Film Festival. And its trailer is very touching.
Trailer.

4."Killing Bono"
It is a rock'n'roll comedy about two Irish brothers struggling to forge their path through the 1980's music scene... whilst the meteoric rise to fame of their old school pals U2 only serves to cast them deeper into the shadows. (Official website)
Starring Ben Barnes, Robert Sheehan, Krysten Ritter, Peter Serafinowicz.
Trailer.

5."Tower Heist"
A criminal comedy, starring Ben Stiller and Eddie Murphy. They are going to take a revenge on the Wall Street snob, who disrespected his employees by not paying them. Insulted workers teamed up to get their money back, but they have no clue how to do it, that's why it looks more like a parody on "Ocean's Thirteen" (or "Ocean's Eleven"). I like its trailer, but mostly because of Matthew Broderick's sissy character. Directed by Brett Ratner, the filmmaker of the "Rush Hour" trilogy.
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Guest stars on "Friends", Part 1

For many years "Friends" were there for me and still are. It's my all time favourite TV show, so I'm starting to write some posts about it.

I always was nicely surprised, when some good actors appeared on "Friends" episodes, and I was like "wow" for the first time I watched them. Now it's time to remember who those talented actors are, what are they famous for and whom they played.

P.S. I wanted to do it in a chronological order (from the first to the last season), but I messed up and it isn't in any order.

Helen Hunt
As Phoebe's twin sister Ursula Buffay occasionally appeared on other TV show, sitcom "Mad About You", its main character, Jamie Buchman, once steppes into legendary 'Central Perk' and confuses Ursula with Phoebe. Jamie asks her to get a cup of coffee, but it doesn't surprise her, when Phoebe has no idea who Jamie is, because Ursula always has been a bit off. Helen was great even though she was on the screen for just a few minutes.
Appearances: 1.16 "The One With The Two Parts, Part 1".
Why I like her? I love her different characters from "What Women Want" and "Pay It Forward".

George Clooney
He played one of two doctors, whom Rachel and Monica met at the hospital while Rachel injured her ankle. Girls faked the insurance, but "returned to the crime scene" by asking two hot doctors on a double-date. They ended up in a fight, but George's character still makes me say "awww", when he enters the episode.
Appearances: 1.17 "In The One With Two Parts, Part 2".
Why I like him? I will never forget his part in the film "From Dusk till Dawn".

Bruce Willis
Bruce got here by losing a bet to Matthew Perry. He portrayed Paul Stevens, Elizabeth's father. Ross was going out with his young daughter and, of course, Paul didn't like him. But then he met Rachel and started dating her, so for a while all four of them were pleased. Also Bruce Willis was one of the funniest guest stars on this show.
Appearances: 6.21 "The One Where Ross Meets Elizabeth's Dad", 6.22 "The One Where Paul's The Man" and 6.23 "The One With The Ring".
Why I like him? This list is going to be long - "Die Hard" series, "The Fifth Element", "Sin City", "Red" etc.

Hugh Laurie
Do you remember that cynical British gentleman, who was sitting next to Rachel on the plane? Yes, it was Hugh Laurie. Thanks to that original sense of humour he became even more famous than Jennifer Aniston nowadays, because of playing one very cynical doctor. there is even a joke about them.
Appearances: 4.24 "The One With Ross' Wedding, Part 2".
Why I like him? Hugh has a great British sense of humour. I like watching "House" and I enjoyed his minor part in "Sense and Sensibility".

Reese Witherspoon
Young Reese played one of Rachel's sisters, Jill Green. She was sweet, but incredibly annoying and spoiled, so she even got an episode named after her. Their relationship with Rachel wasn't good, because Jill flirted with Ross to mess with her. On the picture below you can see the funny moment, when Joey says to her sister "How you doing'?" and Rachel says "Don't!"
Appearances: 6.13 "The One With Rachel's Sister", 6.14 "The One Where Chandler Can't Cry".
Why I like her? She portrayed a very nice and smart blonde in both "Legally Blonde" films, but my favourite film with her is "Just Like Heaven".

Kathleen Turner
Chandler Bing's father has admitted that he is gay, moved to Las Vegas and became a drag queen. Monica decided to invite him to the wedding, that's why he appeared in a couple of episodes. When I discovered that Charles Bing was played by Kathleen Turner, I was surprised. I hadn't recognised her at all.
Appearances: 7.22 "The One with Chandler's Dad", 7.24 "The One With Monica And Chandler's Wedding, Part 2".
Why I like her? Of course, it is because of "Peggy Sue Got Married", "Romancing the Stone" and "The Jewel of the Nile".

Sean Penn
Phoebe's twin sister Ursula lied to many people, including her fiancée Eric. When Phoebe discovers this, she tries to be honest with him, because he is a nice guy and her sister doesn't deserve him. Sean is charming and wears nice costume, but his part was played very fast.
Appearances: 8.06 "The One With The Halloween Party"
Why I like him? His Harvey Milk and Emmet Ray will always make me cry.

Anna Faris
She played Erica, a girl who gave birth to Monica and Chandler's twins. She wasn't that smart, because she didn't even recognise when was having labour or she misunderstood a phrase about two beating hearts.
Appearances: 10.09 "The One With The Birth Mother", 10.16 "The One With Rachel's Going Away Party", 10.17 "The Last One, Part 1" and 10.18 "The Last One, Part 2".
Why I like her? She is one of the main reasons why you should watch "Scary Movie" series.

There will be at least two more posts about guest stars on "Friends".