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I've Loved You So Long - DVD Review

23 March 2009 7:03 AM, PDT | Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news »

Kristen Scott-Thomas provides an extremely nuanced Golden-Globe nominated performance in the French pic 'I've Loved You So Long' that was mostly ignored this past Fall as people got the false impression from the title that this was yet another stuffy dramance; this is, in fact, a subtly tense mystery superbly told. It's certainly not a mystery film in the traditional sense, it's more what than why or who, and is centered around a character with a past that drives the film. It is a past that is slowly introduced until the final reveal is expertly conveyed during the final emotional wham-bam moments of the climax. It's methodically paced, but never boring as the film slowly lures you »

- Frankie Dees

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DVD Playhouse--March 2009

10 March 2009 11:25 PM, PDT | The Hollywood Interview | See recent The Hollywood Interview news »

DVD Playhouse—March 2009

Allen Gardner

Let The Right One In (Magnolia) An awkward 12 year-old boy, ignored by his mother and the target of bullies, finds himself drawn to his new neighbor: a girl his own age who only appears at night, and seems herself to be as lonely an outcast as he. Haunting film from Sweden is best described as The 400 Blows meets Nosferatu, and contains some of the most haunting imagery of any film in recent memory. Truly a unique and memorable work. Bonuses: Deleted scenes; Featurette; Photo and poster gallery. Widescreen. Dolby 5.1 surround.

Paramount Centennial Collection Paramount offers two more classic titles, restored, remastered and loaded with extras. Alfred Hitchcock’s To Catch A Thief stars Cary Grant as a retired jewel thief trying to enjoy his sunset years on the French Riviera with a minimum of drama, until he catches the eye of a high-maintenance heiress (Grace Kelly, »

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Podcast: Kristin Scott Thomas Interview

9 March 2009 11:48 AM, PDT | FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news »

Kristin Scott Thomas is "Extraordinary"

When I spoke with the acclaimed British actress in January, as we both recovered from Golden Globe parties, I discovered that she loves describing other actors that way. Yet the adjective fits her like a glove. "Versatile" would be another apt descriptor. She's equally at home in drama, comedy or in period epics. You'll find her in French, British, American and even Romanian cinema. She also treads the boards. Her recent performance in the Broadway run of The Seagull could bring her her first Tony nomination this summer. Her film career from Prince's odd con artist flick Under the Cherry Moon (1986) [think of his "Parade" CD if you're drawing a blank -ed.] through the Oscar stamped The English Patient (1996) to the recent French hits Tell No One and I've Loved You So Long (2008, just out on DVD!) has been alternately celebrated and underappreciated.

She likens her past twenty years in the spotlight to a rollercoaster »

- NATHANIEL R

Rental Queue Alert: Australia, Ashes of Time, Wonder Woman

8 March 2009 10:01 AM, PDT | FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news »

Calling out sick never quite works for me...confessions of a blogaholic, I guess. Here are today's new DVDs. (Links go to Netflix for your ease of queue'ing)

The Must See

Ashes of Time Redux I once tried to watch a copy of Ashes of Time before the "reworking" and the image quality was so bad that I gave up after five minutes. Who wants a Wong Kar Wai movie with its visuals compromised? Nobody who knows how ravishing his imagery is, that's who. I'm thrilled to have a real go at this swordsmen drama starring the unbeatable Tony Leung Chiu-Wai and his two greatest screen lovers: Happy Together's Leslie Cheung and In the Mood for Love's Maggie Cheung. Plus there's Tony's frequent co-star and offscreen wife Carina Lau, Jacky Cheung and the legendary Brigitte Lin (The Bride With White Hair). Yes please sextupled.

Your Other Options

I've Loved You So Long »

- NATHANIEL R

Red Carpet Lineup

8 March 2009 10:00 AM, PDT | FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news »

Post Oscars the the crowds are smaller but red carpets never stopped being walked on. So here we go with this week's sampling.

Maribel Verdú would like to know what it is with French actresses and The Film Experience. How about some attention for the Spanish ladies? Rupert Friend and Keira Knightley attended the opening of his film The Young Victoria (previous post). Rupert will be the love of Michelle Pfeiffer and Emily Blunt's lives this year onscreen. Offscreen he's still Keira's. They make such a beautiful couple but they're both so angular one wonders if they keep gauze and surgical tape on their nightstands just as a precaution. Cheekbones that kill.

Breaking news: Charlize Theron still hot, still knows it. Can we please have more Carla Gugino and Miranda Richardson onscreen? Come on agents, casting directors, producers etcetera. Use them (We discussed Miranda earlier). More on Carla next week since Watchmen opens today. »

- NATHANIEL R

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Blu-ray Review: I've Loved You So Long

3 March 2009 12:46 PM, PST | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »

When it came time to talk about snubs at the 2009 Oscars all eyes seemed to look in the direction of The Dark Knight, but even worse was the Academy's complete dismissal of I've Loved You So Long, a film that carries two of the best actress performances of the year from Kristin Scott Thomas and Elsa Zylberstein, along with a fantastic script, score and direction by first timer Philippe Claudel, named best director of 2008 in the RopeofSilicon Awards. This is a beautiful film and dismissing it for the likes of Frost/Nixon, a film as generic as they come, is a complete act of disrespect and downright ignorance. I've Loved You So Long has a delicate flow to it that keeps its secrets closely guarded yet never to the point the audience is entirely in the dark. The story centers on Juliette (Scott Thomas) who has just been released after »

- Brad Brevet

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This Week On DVD and Blu-ray: March 3, 2009

3 March 2009 11:54 AM, PST | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »

DVD Links: DVD News | Release Dates | New Dvds | Reviews | RSS Feed I apologize for the delay in publishing today's newly released DVDs and Blu-rays, but I posted enough articles last night I didn't want anything to get buried and it appears it was the right decision as only minutes ago I received word Slumdog Millionaire will be hitting DVD and Blu-ray on March 31, which wouldn't have made it into the report had I posted any earlier. As for today's releases there are a couple of titles worth noting that you may want to pick up including a film that I believe was the biggest Oscar snub of the year. Let's see what's out there... I've Loved You So Long Here it is, right off the bat. The biggest Oscar snub did not belong to The Dark Knight it belonged to the absence of I've Loved You So Long which at »

- Brad Brevet

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This Week on DVD: Australia, Beverly Hills Chihuahua, Ace Ventura Jr.

3 March 2009 9:01 AM, PST | FilmJunk | See recent FilmJunk news »

Man... you know it's a dry week for new DVDs when Ace Ventura Jr. is one of the most noteworthy releases. There are only a couple of new titles that are probably worth anyone's time, such as Baz Luhrman's epic western Australia, Philippe Claudel's I've Loved You So Long, and Wong Kar Wai's Ashes of Time Redux, but even these aren't movies I'm going to rush out to buy. Also out this week: Disney's inimitable Beverly Hills Chihuahua, Real Time starring Randy Quaid and Jay Baruchel, and In The Electric Mist starring Tommy Lee Jones. Comic book fans might want to check out Watchmen: The Complete Motion Comic or DC's Wonder Woman animated feature, but I think your safest bet ... »

- Sean

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DVD Kisses: New Releases for Tuesday, March 3rd

2 March 2009 8:06 PM, PST | Manny the Movie Guy | See recent Manny the Movie Guy news »

First stop, "Australia." My my, that movie came out on DVD quickly! "Australia" was just released in November, and just barely three months later, you can enjoy it in the comfort of your home!

Check out my review of the film right here.

Also out on DVD, "Beverly Hills Chihuahua." It's a cute, harmless film, that will bring joy to your hearts :happy

"Beverly Hills Chihuahua" Interview -- George Lopez

"Beverly Hills Chihuahua" Interview -- Piper Perabo and Manolo Cardona

"Beverly Hills Chihuahua" Interview -- Director Raja Gosnell

"Beverly Hills Chihuahua" Movie Review

Also out on DVD, "I've Loved You So Long" with the great Kristin Scott Thomas. I think the actress was severely overlooked by the Academy.

And if you're in the mood for another "Ace Ventura" movie, then check out, "Ace Ventura Jr:Pet Detective." The title pretty much says it all. »

- Manny

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Rt on DVD: Exclusive Australia Scene, Beverly Hills Chihuahua and More!

2 March 2009 9:28 AM, PST | Rotten Tomatoes | See recent Rotten Tomatoes news »

This week on DVD we've got a sweeping historical epic from Down Under (Baz Luhrmann's Australia, plus an exclusive deleted scene), a tale of talking pooches (Beverly Hills Chihuahua), and a Certified Fresh drama starring Kristin Scott Thomas (I've Loved You So Long). For those whose interests are piqued by the words "direct to DVD," we've also got two new animated adventures (Watchmen: The Complete Motion Comic, Wonder Woman) and a titillating vengeance pic (Stiletto, starring Stana Katic, Tom Berenger, and Michael Biehn), plus a bayou thriller adapted from a James Lee Burke bestseller (In the Electric Mist, starring Tommy... »

On DVD, Blu-ray and Games this week - "Australia," "I've Loved You For So Long," "Halo Wars," "Peggle" and more!

2 March 2009 | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »

The weekly buffet of DVDs and games is open yet again. This week sees the release of the Baz Luhrmann helmed epic drama "Australia" on DVD and Blu-ray. The colorful film is a must-see for fans of the adventure and romance genres and features powerful performances and meticulous direction. We have three reviews from "Australia" - two from the big screen release, the other from the DVD release. We suggest you read them for their varied points of view. Two are positive, the one negative. What's it about? Australia is an epic and romantic action adventure, set in that country on the explosive brink of World War II. In it, an English aristocrat (Nicole Kidman) travels to the faraway continent, where she meets a rough-hewn local (Hugh Jackman) and reluctantly agrees to join forces with him to save the land she inherited. Together, they embark upon a transforming journey across »

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Winners of 2009 French Oscars, Cesar Awards

27 February 2009 8:40 PM, PST | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »

On Friday, February 27, the winners of the 34th Cesar Awards have been unveiled in a gala ceremony held at Theatre du Chatelet in Paris and "Seraphine" took the top honor as well as the most nods on the night. The Martin Provost's biopic about Gallic painter Seraphine de Senlis, which had collected 9 nominations from the French top awards which is equivalent to the Oscars, won the Best Film and five other kudos.

For the Best Film title, "Seraphine" best over other nominees that include Laurent Cantet's "The Class", Philippe Claudel's "I've Loved You So Long" and Jean-Francois Richet's "Mesrine". Apart from nabbing the Best Film kudo, the biopic had also grabbed Best Actress for Yolande Moreau, Best Original Screenplay for Provost, Best Original Score for Michael Galasso, Best Cinematography for Laurent Brunet and Best Costume Design for Madeline Fontaine.

Meanwhile, "Mesrine", which had dominated the nominations with 10 counts, »

- AceShowbiz.com

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Seven Cesars for Provost's Seraphine

27 February 2009 | ioncinema | See recent ioncinema news »

- A biopic about an unknown painter cleaned up the 34th edition of the Cesar awards (France's equivalent to the Oscars). You would have thought that it was an homage to Sean Penn (the actor was in attendance, first row ticket) and the dearly departed Claude Berri, but this was Martin Provost's night upsetting favorites Jean-François Richet and Mesrine (who won for Best Director and Best Actor) and the Palme d'Or winner The Class from Laurent Cantet winner went home with only the Best Adapted Film. Séraphine won a total of seven awards. Kristin Scott Thomas didn't claim the top prize for Best Actress for I've Loved You So Long (the prize went to Yolande Moreau in Séraphine) but Philippe Claudel won for Best First Film and a very emotional Elsa Zylberstein grabbed the Best Supporting Actress nod. Finally, a little bit of redemption here for Best Foreign Picture, »

Contest - Win "I've Loved You So Long" on Blu-ray! Take home the Kristin Scott Thomas drama from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

27 February 2009 | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »

Enter for a chance to win "I've Loved You So Long" (a.k.a. "Il y a longtemps que je t'aime") on Blu-ray! Take home the Kristin Scott Thomas drama from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The critically acclaimed drama is a winner of a BAFTA Award in the foreign language category, a Golden Globe nominee and has been nominated for many more awards. Also in the cast are Elsa Zylberstein, Serge Hazanavicius, Laurent Grévill, Frédéric Pierrot and Claire Johnston. Enter now! (registered users only). Not registered? Get registered and you receive a 10% voucher to use on each and every purchase* on our DVD and games store! What's it about? Léa (Elsa Zylberstein) and Juliette (Kristin Scott Thomas) are sisters. Juliette has just been released from prison after serving a long sentence. Léa was still a teenager when Juliette, a doctor, was convicted of the murder of her six-year-old son. Life »

Contest - Win "I've Loved You So Long" on Blu-ray! Take home the Kristin Scott Thomas drama from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

26 February 2009 11:32 PM, PST | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »

Enter for a chance to win "I've Loved You So Long" (a.k.a. "Il y a longtemps que je t'aime") on DVD! Take home the Kristin Scott Thomas drama from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The critically acclaimed drama is a winner of a BAFTA Award in the foreign language category, a Golden Globe nominee and has been nominated for many more awards. Also in the cast are Elsa Zylberstein, Serge Hazanavicius, Laurent Grévill, Frédéric Pierrot and Claire Johnston. Léa (Elsa Zylberstein) and Juliette (Kristin Scott Thomas) are sisters. Juliette has just been released from prison after serving a long sentence. Léa was still a teenager when Juliette, a doctor, was convicted of the murder of her six-year-old son. Life together isn’t easy to begin with. Juliette has to relearn certain basics. The world has moved on and she often seems confused. Although she may seem cold and distant, »

Contest - Win "I've Loved You So Long" on Blu-ray! Take home the Kristin Scott Thomas drama from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

26 February 2009 11:32 PM, PST | Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news »

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Spring Preview: Anywhere But a Movie Theater

18 February 2009 9:44 PM, PST | ifc.com | See recent IFC news »

Film releases certainly aren't limited to theaters these days -- here's a rundown of titles making their way to you via alternative pathways.

On Demand

Our sister company IFC Films made a splash at this year's Sundance with the announcement of a partnership with the SXSW Film Festival to premiere four of the festival's picks concurrent with their debut in Austin. Joe Swanberg's latest, "Alexander the Last," headlines the group making their on demand debut on March 14, along with Australian comedy "Three Blind Mice," Bulgarian noir "Zift" and SXSW '08 alums "Medicine for Melancholy" and "Paper Covers Rock."

On DVD

It's a sign of the times that a serviceable Tommy Lee Jones thriller can sit alongside the latest from Steven Seagal at your local Blockbuster, but "In the Electric Mist" is far more interesting than the actor's paycheck output of the late '90s, even if it is missing »

- Stephen Saito

Now Playing: Hockey Masks and Shopaholics

13 February 2009 4:30 PM, PST | FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news »

links go to trailers

L I M I T E D

Gomorra The Italian hit finally opens proper, without the intended Oscar nomination it expected to be promoting itself with. I thought it was good but I don't totally understand the fuss, I must confess. If you like hyperlink mosaics or mafia films you could certainly do a lot lot worse. It has its moments.

Two Lovers I keep thinking this movie opened already but such is the fateful pattern of distribution for small actor's films. Only in this case it's more like actor (singular) since that's not what Joaquin Phoenix is anymore, you got it? See it for Gwynnie. Didn't you realize you kind of missed her when she showed up in Iron Man last summer?

W I D E

The International Evil banks vs. the world. How timely! But how did they get permission to shoot up the friggin' Guggenheim? »

- NATHANIEL R

BAFTA Winners and Moments

9 February 2009 8:13 AM, PST | FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news »

The BAFTAs were once a shrug. Then a raised eyebrow. This year they were a scratched head. To me at least. So let me just speed through this. The last round of pre-Oscar winners. In other words, rehearsals for Oscar speeches. That's the only point.

Best Adapted Screenplay, Cinematography, Score & Sound (and more prizes later too) Slumdog Millionaire

I wish there was a Best Craft Services Oscar so Slumdog Millionaire could win that one, too.

Best MakeUp, Visual Effects & Art Direction The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

I know there's been a lot of talk about Button going 0 for 13 at Oscar which would be a record but it's not going to happen. It should have an easy time in a couple of technical categories as it did here at BAFTA.

Carl Foreman Award Steve McQueen Hunger

That is such an amazing movie and I happy that they recognized it in a small way. »

- NATHANIEL R