American Hustle Cast Posters

Check out this new set of character posters for Director David O Russell’s new film American Hustle. The film tells the true story of the notorious FBI ABSCAM sting operation in the late 1970s, which ultimately resulted in the trial and resignation of a number of the high profile American politicians.

In real life the operation was the first FBI effort to target corrupt public officials and masterminded by a former con-man who used a fictional Middle Eastern Sheik to tempt 31 politicians with bribes in exchange for political favours.

Filth Review

The Plot:

Bruce Robertson is an unapologetically depraved bigoted and misogynistic Edinburgh cop. Fuelled by drugs, alcohol and obvious mental health issues he ruthlessly pursues a promotion by systematically attempting to discredit and humiliate his colleagues. It’s soon clear however that the ultimate goal of his vicious schemes is to win back his estranged wife and daughter.

The Good:

Trainspotting proved that Irvine Welsh’s ironically rude and bold words could successfully be lifted from the page to the big screen. With Filth director Jon S. Baird follows a similar template and produces an adaptation which captures much of the tone, furious wit and vitriol of the original novel.

Leading man James McAvoy physically transforms himself completely to deliver a brutally powerful performance that’s equally charismatic and repulsive. In his hands Bruce lurches convincingly from likeable schemer to despicable villain with the full force of bipolar moods swings. It’s the highest compliment to McAvoy’s performance that audiences will despise, enjoy and pity Bruce throughout the course of the entire film.

Around McAvoy’s vicious central performance the supporting cast of Filth breathes grimy life into the world of 1990s Scotland. Eddie Marsan deserves particular praise as the nerdy accountant Bruce befriends and unrelenting bullies.

Trainspotting was heavily reliant on a note perfect soundtrack and thankfully Filth is able to rely on an equally evocative mix of memorable music. Deliberately misplaced joyful tracks help take the edge of some of the film’s more harrowing moments, whilst a haunting rendition of Radiohead’s iconic anthem Creep adds heightened poignancy to the film’s end game.

The Bad:

Much like Irvine Welsh’s seminal classic Trainspotting, Filth plunges head first into the darkness of deranged depravity and human failure. Watching our vice ridden anti-hero’s increasingly horrific downward spiral will undoubtedly offend, disgust or sadden more sensitive viewers. A deceptively upbeat soundtrack and black comedy won’t be enough to distract everyone from the grim realities the sordid tale truly exposes.

It you scratch beneath the thin veneer of foul mouthed comedy and lurid distractions, Filth is really a disturbingly honest look inside the deeply tormented mind of an alcoholic junkie haunted by nightmarish hallucinations. It’s not an experience everyone will welcome or easily forget.

Those hoping to merely enjoy the maniacal ride with an unapologetic anti-hero will be disappointed to see Bruce left at times so pathetically pitiable and tragic. However equally there won’t be nearly enough soul searching redemption for some people to overcome their initial revulsion to the character.

The Ugly Truth:

Filth is a loud lurid tale that eagerly tries to live up to all the visceral promise of its provocative title. At least in that regard, the film certainly succeeds, thanks to a relentless unashamed parade of smirking smut and sneering cynicism. James McAvoy delivers a transformative performance that adds nasty menace to his usually sweet natured repertoire. Whether good or bad, Filth is certain to provoke an intense reaction.

Red Carpet Interview with James McAvoy his co-stars, director and author Irvine Welsh below:

Elizabeth Olsen Joins Avengers Sequel

Samuel L. Jackson who plays Avengers spy master Nick Fury has let slip tat Elizabeth Olsen is indeed now a confirmed cast member for Avengers Sequel Age Of  Ultron. Most likely taking the role of Scarlet Witch, the sister of new hero Quicksilver, who is in turn set to be played by Kick-Ass star Aaron Taylor-Johnson. The pair have actually recently teamed on the forthcoming Godzilla reboot.

Here’s what Jackson had to say about the eagerly anticipated superhero sequel:

“I don’t think we begin shooting before March of next year. I know we’re shooting in London, that James Spader is Ultron and going to be the bad guy, and that we added Ms Olsen. But I don’t know what she’s doing; if she’s on the inside or the outside. I haven’t seen a script.”

Captain Phillips Premiere Screened Live Nationwide

30 Towns and Cities across the UK and Ireland to simultaneously screen the European Premiere of Captain Phillips with a live satellite link to the Opening Night of the 57^th BFI London Film Festival on Wednesday 9^th October

Captain Phillips is directed by Paul Greengrass (United 93, The Bourne Supremacy) and starring two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks (Forrest Gump, Philadelphia), both of whom will walk the red carpet. All the excitement,  glamour and interviews from London’s Odeon Leicester Square will be beamed live into Cineworld cinemas around the country.

The 30 Cineworld cinemas taking part across the UK will be:

Ashford                                                                        Edinburgh
Ashton                                                                         Enfield  
Birmingham                                                                Glasgow Renfrew St           
Boldon                                                                         High Wycombe     
Bolton                                                                          Ipswich     
Brighton                                                                      Middlesbrough  
Burton                                                                         Milton Keynes     
Cambridge                                                                  Northampton    
Cardiff                                                                         Nottingham
Castleford                                                                   Rochester   
Cheltenham                                                                Sheffield
Chichester                                                                   Shrewsbury
Crawley                                                                       Stevenage  
Didsbury                                                                      Swindon    
Dublin                                                                          Yeovil
For information on participating venues and obtaining tickets, visit www.showfilmfirst.com/CaptainPhillips

Captain Phillips is a multi-layered examination of the 2009 hijacking of the U.S. container ship Maersk Alabama by a crew of Somali pirates.  It is — through director Paul Greengrass’s distinctive lens — simultaneously a pulse-pounding thriller, and a complex portrait of the myriad effects of globalization.  The film focuses on the relationship between the Alabama’s commanding officer, Captain Richard Phillips (two time Academy Award winner Tom Hanks), and the Somali pirate captain, Muse (Barkhad Abdi), who takes him hostage.  Phillips and Muse are set on an unstoppable collision course when Muse and his crew target Phillips’ unarmed ship; in the ensuing standoff, 145 miles off the Somali coast, both men will find themselves at the mercy of forces beyond their control. The film in out on general release in UK cinemas on 18 October.

Thor The Dark World New Clips

Check out some new official clips for Marvel sequel Thor The Dark World. The film stars Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Tom Hiddleston (Loki), Natalie Portman (Jane Foster) and Anthony Hopkins (Odin). Directed by Game of Thrones director Alan Taylor, the much anticipated sequel sees Thor battle an ancient race of Dark Elves led by the vengeful Malekith (Christopher Eccleston) who threatens to plunge the universe back into darkness after the events of The Avengers.