Archive for October 2014
Force Majeure is full of emotional crises
By Jenny Alvarez
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Written and directed by Östlund (Play, Involuntary), Force Majeure is dramatic, intriguing, challenging and disturbing. Tomas (Johannes Bah Kuhnke), and his willowy wife Ebba (Lisa Loven Kongsli) and their two blond, pre-teen children – travels to the picturesque French Alps to enjoy a few days of skiing. But during lunch at a mountainside restaurant, an avalanche turns everything upside down. With panicked diners fleeing in all directions, Ebba calls out for her husband as she tries to protect their children. Tomas, however, makes a decision that will shake the family’s world to its core. Although the anticipated disaster fails to occur, his marriage now hangs in the balance as he struggles to reclaim his role as family patriarch.
Despite of the snowballing tension and friction between the characters, this film is precisely observed psychodrama in which masculinity is satirized and full of hidden prejudices. Ebba is dealing with a near-death experience and feeling abandoned so here all the members of the family are affected mainly when the husband who reflects certain cowardice because he grabbed his phone and gloves and runs away from the oncoming torrent of avalanche, effectively abandoning his family in the process. Definitely is a film full of intense moments of pain and regret. Here is when the family must now deal with the fact that Tomas chose his own well-being over that of his family.
The Liberator comes full of ideas
By Jenny Alvarez
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A Simon Bolivar’s life comes with The Liberator, a film full of good nature scenes, and historical information. Directed by Alberto Arvelo and written by Timothy J. Sexton. The impassioned struggle of Simón Bolívar’s (Édgar Ramírez) fight for independence in Latin America from Spain and his vision of a united South American nation. During 1hr. 59 min. the viewer will enjoy many idealistic characters. A title tells the viewers that it’s 1828. The man hands his sword to one side in a humble manner. Definitely, a film that involves lost love, military heroism, betrayed loyalties and banking (courtesy of poorly developed visitations from Danny Huston as a British moneybags).Simon shows dramatically a real leader inspiring enough — to follow into battle. Many of the sceneries and locations are beautiful and the music is really majestic and well structured by the L.A. Philharmonic’s Gustavo Dudamel adds to the majesty, layering more drama atop this historic drama.
Cristina Aguilera is all about her on The Voice, new season
By GalaTView Staff
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Christina Aguilera is returning to The Voice for the show’s eighth season. This singer who has hits No. 1 on iTunes following the AMAs. Definitely, 2015 will be the year for the ongoing seventh season, especially for new singers. There are more famous that will be part of this TV program as judges such as Adam, Blake and Pharrell, in what will be an incredibly competitive competition.
Whiplash will be electrifying
By Jenny Alvarez
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Andrew Neyman (Milles Teller) is an ambitious young jazz drummer, single-minded in his pursuit to rise to the top of the east coast music conservatory. Plagued by the failed writing career of his father, Andrew hungers day and night to become one of the greats. Terence Fletcher (J.K. Simmons), an instructor equally known for his teaching talents as for his terrifying methods, leads the top jazz ensemble in the school. Fletcher discovers Andrew and transfers the aspiring drummer into his band, forever changing the young man’s life. Andrew’s passion to achieve perfection quickly spirals into obsession, as his ruthless teacher continues to push him to the brink of both his ability – and his sanity. During 1 hr. 46 min, this great Director and writer Damien Chazelle shows a tremendous with excellent psychological intensity in the main characters especially when some experience becomes in wisdom for certain talents. Especially when Andrew is a dedicated student with big dreams of becoming one of the greatest jazz drummers but J.K. Simmons demands the best effort even in some moments looks like disharmony in each other. In few words is a well structured movie drama with intensity, vulnerability, and depth in feelings and ambition. Good ambience and locations but the best part is the background music. Definitely is a mind game and a film that reflects our way in life.
Everybody dies in a new movie of George Clooney
By GalaTView staff
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George Clooney, Brad Bird, Damon Lindelof are back with a new movie Tomorrowland and Clooney plays a jaded scientist Frank and it will be full of a barrage of futuristic weapons. This movie will be released in 2015. As a viewer hope that this film will be awesome for the next summer.
Gwen Stefani visited Disney
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Gwen Stefani meets Sulley from the Disney-Pixar films ‘Monsters, Inc.’ and ‘Monsters University’ at Disney California Adventure park in Anaheim, Calif., on Monday. The ‘Halloween Time’ celebration at the Disneyland Resort, which features special attractions, decor and entertainment, continues through October 31, 2014. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort)
Gwen Stefani and her sons, Kingston (right) and Zuma, and niece, Stella, meet Sulley from the Disney-Pixar films ‘Monsters, Inc.’ and ‘Monsters University’ at Disney California Adventure park in Anaheim, Calif., on Monday. The ‘Halloween Time’ celebration at the Disneyland Resort, which features special attractions, decor and entertainment, continues through October 31, 2014. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort)
Jay Leno possibly returns to TV with a new car show
By GalaTView Staff
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Since leaving the “Tonight” show, Jay Leno tries to close a deal with the company’s CNBC for a prime-time show about his love of cars. Leno previously took part in a CNBC special called “Jay’s Garage” over Labor Day weekend.Despite of Leno’s publicist, Richard Guttman, and CNBC declined to comment.
Gwyneth Paltrow would be in a legal battle
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Martha Stewart and Gwyneth Paltrow are eternal rivals due Martha hired Lisa Gersh, an alumna of hers who is in charge as the new Goop CEO in Living Omnimedia.According to some rumors all begun when Stewart said Paltrow should pipe down and stick to acting. Obviously there are more hidden facts that we don’t know but is really sad that these two stars are struggling for some differences.
Sandler will produce films for an important stream service
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Adam Sandler has signed a deal with Netflix to star in and produce four films for the streaming service. Netflix is already in a row over the video streamer’s planned release of a sequel to Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon slated for next August.
Country Singer Neal McCoy will be part of a Tribute to Charley Pride
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The favorite country music artist Neal McCoy announces the upcoming CD release of Pride: A Tribute to Charley Pride: Deluxe Edition. The album contains McCoy’s versions of 13 songs made famous by the legendary Pride. The legendary Charley Pride is one of the country music’s most successful singers, having achieved 29 No. 1 hits and three GRAMMY Awards.
