The Host -teaser

Check out the teaser of the adaptation of Stephanie Meyer's novel The Host.I guess the name Stephanie Meyer attached to a movie is a big turn off but the plot  does sound interesting.The novel is told in the point of view of the alien Wanda who invades the body of Melanie but found it difficult to gain full control of her body and mind due to the strong human connection and memories of the host Melanie.Wanda becomes curious about Melanie's memory and start to investigate her previous life.I don't think I wanna spend my time reading  the novel unless  anyone can convince me that it is a worth of time.However I'm looking forward the movie for two reasons,the lead Saoirse Ronan (surely she needs gonna need to practise two different voices with different accent and tone)and Gattaca director Andrew Niccol.Tell me what do you think of the teaser ,the film and the novel itself.

Prometheus,Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter& Snow White and Huntsman-Trailer

Here is the latest trailer of Prometheus.I got mixed feelings with this trailer.We got some glimpses of Michael Fassbender as the android and some clear shots of  other characters which includes Idris Elba,Charlize Theron and the fabulous Noomi Rapace.Too bad there is no sightings of the aliens.

Another trailer of the Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter.There is a shot of a older Abraham Lincoln.I'm not sure its an old footage of Abraham Lincoln but if  it is not an a old footage but makeup and visual effects,Kudos.However I'm not still convinced about this film.However it does look interesting and the action sequence looks good.

Finally we get to see Snow White speak.The trailer just built my expectation for Charlize Theron to kick arse.She looks amazing.The visual effects looks brilliant and I'm loving the creation of the the Dark Forest.



Dark Shadows -Trailer

Here is the trailer of the Tim Burton's Dark Shadows.The film which is based on the TV show of the same name has an impressive cast.You have Tim Burton's usual collaborator Johnny Depp(like Ricky Gervais said in the Golden Globes that a man who would wear anything Tim Burton asks him to) and  Helena Bonham Carter (who is born to play roles no actress can play)  together with Chloe Grace Moretz,Eva Green,Johnny Lee Miller and the beautiful Michelle Pfeiffer.I seriously love the cast.All of them are well known for their darker roles and its nice to see Eva Green  in a meaty role.I feel she is one of those actress who got overshadowed by their looks.She is a talented actress.Only Tim Burton could infuse goth and humour together without making it looking ridiculous and cheap.

 And here are the two featurettes from the film Snow White and the Huntsman and a sneak peek of the film.The biggest plus of this film compared to the other Snow White film is having Charlize Theron playing the Evil Queen.She is giving me chills with just this few minutes and I have to admit that  for the first time I realise that Kristen Stewart is a  very pretty girl.She looks awesome in this film.

Why I Love Hunger Games

My fellow blogger Pete from ILoveThatFlim unleashed his love for Hunger Games and why he loves The Hunger Games and now its my turn.

As most of you can tell by now that I'm more into fantasy genre,LOTR,ASOIAF and Harry Potter.When I read a book I want to leave this world and just slip into the pages,metaphorically and so far only fantasy genre had given me the satisfaction .The comparison toward Twilight and the word 'Young Adults' is a complete turn off.So what made me to read the books?The well made trailer.After watching the trailer I knew I need to read it.

In case if you're living under the rock,The Hunger Games  is the story of Katniss Everdeen from the poorest district of Panem who volunteered herself for the brutal and deadly 74th Hunger Games when her sister's name is pulled out, which is televised live around Panem for the entertainment of the capitol citizen as a remembrance of their rebellion.The rule of the game is quite simple ,be the last one alive ,you win a house and one of supplies.Katniss being the the source of income of her family after the death of her father  needs to win the game for her mother and sister sake.Things get more difficult when Peeta,a boy who once gave hope for Katniss  to live is also chosen as a  male tribute.

So here is my top 3 why one should watch The Hunger Games.

1.The superb cast.
-The only good thing Twilight had taught to those who want to adapt a successful novel into  a film  is that one should cast actors that could play the role instead of casting actors who looks like the role.Casting the blonde  Academy Nominee Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss is the best decision the casting team had done.Those who had watched Winters Bone realised that Jennifer's acting is very natural and convincing which  suits Katniss well.Then you have Josh Hutcherson(The Kids Are Alright,Fragments,Bridge To Terrabithia) as Peeta,Woody Harrelson(Rampage,Zombieland,The Messenger) as Haymitch,Isabelle Fuhrman(Orphan) as Clove,Donald Sutherland as President Snow,Stanley Tucci(The Devil Wears Prada,The Lovely Bones) and Elizabeth Banks who is well known for her accent imitations as Effie.

2.Universal plot
-Even if the plot of the film is not from the successful novel,I can see cult film written all over it.One doesn't have to read the novel to understand the plot of the film.It is simple and very straightforward.It will cater to everyone as it is packed with action scenes for those who loves bloodbath,subtle romance for the romantic ones(believe me the usage of the romance subplot in  The Hunger Games is the probably the most realistic and clever usage) of all time.

3.Realistic and  role model characters
- Unlike other female protagonist in young adult novels,Katniss Everdeen is one of the strongest female characters that have been created.Even after the death of her father and her mother falling into depression,Katnsis doesn't give up and take the responsibility to provide food for the family.Unlike some of the girls in the district who sleeps with rich man for food,she decides to hunt  and sell it as a source of income.She remains strong throughout the novel even at tough situations and is determined to win the game no matter what.Peeta Melark is another character that teaches the reader that violence is not a answer for everything.

4.A warning where  we are heading towards
-I'm not talking about the colourful costumes of the Capitol. I'm talking about the lives of Panem.Panem is the remainder of what use to be North America after it is destroyed by war,pollution and natural disaster. This can be applied everywhere.As Pete stated in his blog, there is parallel situation of the exploitation of reality TV  in the Hunger Games and our current pop culture We are wasting our time and energy with the current reality shows and raising celebrities everywhere like the Kardashians while there are much better things to do.And not to forget how HW  reminds us the government  can misuse its power

Based on just the trailer and some of the pics released,I feel The Hunger Games could be a serious contender in the Best Costume Design,Best Original score and maybe visual effects if mutative animals and events during the game are done well.I'm really impressed with the costumes of the Capitol citizens.They are bold,colourful,unique and humorous.Judiana Markovsky is a two time Oscar nominee well known for her costumes in films such as the first Potter film,Pleasantville,X-Men :Last Stand and Seabiscuit.

Game of Thrones Season 2-videos

I had just started to write my review on A Dance With Dragons but I was stopped with these amazing videos from the Game of Thrones season 2.The character featurettes for season 2 show some glimpses how this season would be.

Out of the featurettes,I loved Renly Baratheon's featurette mainly for the introduction of Margaery Tyrell of HighGarden which will be played by Natalie Dormer.I guess everyone recognises Natalie from Tudors where she played  the  cunning Anne Boleyn.In the novels since we don't get to see POV of Margaery ,we are given a third person point of view of the character who appears to be a very sweet and humble girl but  hints that behind the closed doors she is a schemer and a younger and clever version of Cersei . She realises Renly is gay and loves her brother but married him for political gain.Based on the few minutes Natalie Dormer ,I feel she will kick arse and  get some nominations.Her calm composure and and dialogue delivery is very convincing.Cant wait for April 1!!

On The Road Trailer

On The Road is one of my anticipated film of 2012.Check out the trailer which has Sam Riley,Kristen Stewart,Amy Adams,Kirsten Dunst and Viggo Mortensen as the part of the cast.

5 Underrated Films

Freshly from Oscars,I would like to dedicate this post on my favourite underrated film that is surprisingly good that got overlooked mainly for its content and lack of star power.Whats your favourite underrated film?

1.Black Death

A knight and his companions travel to locate and capture a necromancer who is said to bringing dead  to alive.

Pluses

-Wonderfully acted by Sean Bean,Carice Van Houten and Eddie Redmayne

-Beautiful dark backdrops which set the tone of the film without being so obvious



2.All Good Things

Based on the true events of the disappearance of Kathie Durst,the film has Kirsten Dunst has the victim wife and Ryan Gosling as the creepy husband.
Pluses
-The performance of Kirsten Dunst and Ryan Gosling is award worthy.It's a shock when Ryan Gosling who gave performance like this along with Blue Valentine was snubbed for an Oscar nod last year.

3.Chloe

A wife hires a prostitute to investigate whether her husband is faithful to her but things take a dark turn when the prostitute  falls for the wife.

- Amanda Seyfried as the manipulative prostitute and  huge eyes was perfect to depict the lustful and lonely Chloe.Amanda is a talented actress and she should choose her future projects wisely.Lovelace looks promising and risky at the same time.

4.Carriers

Post the outbreak of a deadly flesh eating virus, two brothers and their girlfriends  decide to take a trip across the country to their parents cabin.

-the script is so different compared to other apocalypse film.the screenplay is brilliant and makes us wonder what we would do at their situation

-Piper Perabo,Emily Vancamp  and Chris Pine all gave a commendable job.The shocking performance in the film belongs to sick child of Christopher Meloni .

5.Freedom Writers

A teacher tries to inspire her students to read and improve their grades and tries to unite her students who were socially separated based on their race.

-Hillary Swank  and Imelda Staunton.