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The Good Dinosaur (2015) (English Language)

Posted by Gui on November 27, 2015

Review 100min Genre:      Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Western Director:   Peter Sohn Cast:        Raymond Ochoa, Jeffrey Wright, Sam Elliott…and more Writers:    Peter Sohn, Erik Benson , Meg LeFauve … and more -Synopsis- In an alternate pre-history where the Dinosaurs survived and live like early humans who consider savage cave-people to be primitive critters, a timid young […]

Captain America: Civil War Trailer #1

Posted by Gui on November 25, 2015

A disagreement between Iron Man and Captain America, which surfaced in ‘Age of Ultron’ about how to protect humanity, turns into an open battle that splinters “The Avengers” in this surefire spring blockbuster and latest episode in the Marvel Cinematic Universe saga. Directed by Anthony & Joe Russo and starring Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr. and […]

Zootopia Full Trailer #1

Posted by Gui on November 24, 2015

Disney animation studios brings us a world where people never existed, and where anthropomorphic animals walk, talk and live like modern day humans but with many of their animal traits that make for a hilarious combination in this true urban jungle. Directed by Byron Howard, Rich Moore & Jared Bush and starring  Idris Elba, Jason […]

Indie Spotlight- Ping Pong Summer

Posted by Gui on November 24, 2015

In an ongoing effort to help aspiring filmmakers and promote independent films, particularly those struggling with distribution and releases, we periodically feature films in our “Indie Spotlight” series for your consideration. Ping Pong Summer (2014) (English Language) 82min Genre:     Comedy Director:  Michael Tully Cast:       Marcello Conte, Judah Friedlander, Susan Sarandon…and more Writer:    Michael Tully -Synopsis- […]

Bridge of Spies (2015) (English Language)

Posted by Gui on November 22, 2015

Review 141min Genre:      Fact-based, Drama Director:   Steven Spielberg Cast:        Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance, Scott Shepherd…and more Writers:    Matt Charman, Ethan Coen, Joel Coen -Synopsis- Tom Hanks stars as American lawyer James B. Donovan, who in the late 1950s was tasked with defending a Soviet spy in a US court only to then negotiate an exchange […]

Midnight Special Trailer #1

Posted by Gui on November 21, 2015

In a desperate attempt to protect his son who possesses supernatural powers, a man goes on the run from religious extremists and government agents with his gifted boy and companions by his side. Directed by Jeff Nichols and starring Michael Shannon, Joel Edgerton and Jaeden Lieberher among others. Genre: Sci-fi, Drama, Thriller UK Release: 15th of […]

Zoolander 2 Trailer #1

Posted by Gui on November 18, 2015

The long awaited sequel to 2001’s comedy hit sees the world’s two greatest male models return to from modelling irrelevance to regain their glory as they are recruited as spies to infiltrate the world of high fashion and unravel a conspiracy to assassinate the world’s beautiful people. Directed by Ben Stiller and starring Ben Stiller, […]

10 of the Best: Maurice Jarre Film Scores

Posted by Gui on November 15, 2015

Week 2 November 2015 This week we celebrate 10 of the most memorable film music scores by legendary composer Maestro Maurice Jarre, whose work ranges from ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ to ‘Jacob’s Ladder’, we have only included a small section from the main themes and strongly advise you buy the full soundtracks to enjoy them in […]

Steve Jobs (2015) (English Language)

Posted by Gui on November 14, 2015

Review 122min Genre:      Fact-based, Drama Director:   Danny Boyle Cast:        Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet, Seth Rogen…and more Writers:    Aaron Sorkin and Walter Isaacson -Synopsis- Based on the bestselling biography by Walter Isaacson and written & directed by Academy award winners Aaron Sorkin and Danny Boyle respectively, Michael Fassbender stars as the late Apple Inc. CEO and […]

The Lady in the Van (2015) (English Language)

Posted by Gui on November 13, 2015

Review 104min Genre:      Fact-based, Comedy, Drama Director:   Nicholas Hytner Cast:        Maggie Smith, Alex Jennings, Jim Broadbent…and more Writer:     Alan Bennett -Synopsis- British film adaptation of the autobiographical play by Alan Bennett, starring Maggie Smith as an eccentric and ornery transient elderly lady who lived in a battered van on his driveway and with whom he […]

License to Sail: Top Bond Boats by “The Moorings”

Posted by Gui on November 11, 2015

Steamboats are forevaaaaa!, Bond & Boats go together like a horse & carriage, so to celebrate the 24th Bond outing ‘Spectre’, we bring you a selection of top 007 aquatic vessels brought to you by our friends at The Moorings, the world’s premier yacht charter company.                   […]

Tangerine (2015) (English Language)

Posted by Gui on November 11, 2015

Review 88min Genre:      Comedy, Drama Director:   Sean Baker Cast:        Kitana Kiki Rodriguez, Mya Taylor, Karren Karagulian…and more Writers:    Sean Baker and Chris Bergoch -Synopsis- A feisty transgender prostitute, aided by her close co-worker friend, goes on an emotional rampage across the gritty streets of Los Angeles as she hunts down her cheating pimp boyfriend and […]

Finding Dory Teaser Trailer

Posted by Gui on November 10, 2015

A sequel/spin-off to 2003’s smash hit ‘Finding Nemo’ sees the return of everyone’s favorite forgetful blue fish as some unexpected memories send her on a quest to discover her past and find the true meaning of family. Directed by Andrew Stanton & Angus MacLane and starring Ellen DeGeneres, Idris Elba and Albert Brooks among others. […]

American Hero Trailer #1

Posted by Gui on November 9, 2015

Stephen Dorff stars as a fast-living Louisiana deadbeat with superpowers, who decides to drastically change his life after a near-death experience and use his powers to help his community rather than helping himself. Directed by Nick Love and starring Stephen Dorff, Eddie Griffin and Andrea Cohen among others. Genre: Action, Comedy, Fantasy UK Release: N/A […]

Burnt (2015) (English Language)

Posted by Gui on November 7, 2015

Review 101min Genre:      Comedy, Drama Director:   John Wells Cast:        Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, Daniel Brühl…and more Writers:    Steven Knight, Michael Kalesniko -Synopsis- Bradley Cooper stars as a former fast-living celebrated prima donna chef, now reformed and trying to resurrect his career with a re-location to London and the goal of revitalizing a top restaurant while […]

The Hateful Eight Full Trailer #1

Posted by Gui on November 6, 2015

Quentin Tarantino’s 8th film is a ‘Reservoir Dogs’ style western about a group of 19th century bounty hunters in the cold American frontier, forced together by circumstance where a plot of deceit starts to violently unravel. Directed by Quentin Tarantino and starring Kurt Russell, Tim Roth and Samuel L. Jackson among others. Genre: Western UK […]

Brooklyn (2015) (English Language)

Posted by Gui on November 6, 2015

Review 112min Genre:      Drama, Romance Director:   John Crowley Cast:        Saoirse Ronan, Emory Cohen, Domhnall Gleeson…and more Writers:    Nick Hornby and Colm Tóibín -Synopsis- Anglo/Irish period drama starring Saoirse Ronan as “Eilis”, a young Irish immigrant in 1950s New York who’s torn between two lives and two countries separated by a vast ocean, a heart-splitting romance […]

Anomalisa Trailer #1

Posted by Gui on November 5, 2015

Charlie Kaufman’s Venice Film Festival prize-winning stop-motion animation comedy/drama about a motivational speaker who has ironically become socially crippled by the mundanity of his own life. Directed by Duke Johnson & Charlie Kaufman and starring David Thewlis, Tom Noonan and Jennifer Jason Leigh among others. Genre: Animation, Comedy, Drama UK Release: 11th of March   […]

He Named Me Malala (2015) (English Language)

Posted by Gui on November 5, 2015

Review 88min USA/UAE Genre:    Documentary, Animation Director: Davis Guggenheim Cast:      Malala Yousafzai, Ziauddin Yousafzai, Toor Pekai Yousafzai… -Synopsis- Director Davis Guggenheim’s chronicle of the life, so far, of Nobel Prize-winning Pakistani teenage activist Malala Yousafzai, from being shot by the Taliban for suggesting girls should be educated to moving to Britain and becoming a global […]

The Babadook (2014) (English Language)

Posted by Gui on November 2, 2015

Review 93min Genre:      Horror, Drama Director:   Jennifer Kent Cast:        Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman, Hayley McElhinney…and more Writer:     Jennifer Kent -Synopsis- A widower, struggling with the tragic death of her husband and her young troubled son’s obsession with an imaginary monster that stalks them, soon finds that their demons are all too real in this […]

10 of the Best: Movie Foot Chases (+18)

Posted by Gui on November 1, 2015

Week 4 October 2015 It’s a Jungle out there!, here are our favorite movie moments taking place in forests and jungles, what would be yours? Let us know what you think by liking and commenting and please subscribe for more weekly videos, you can follow us on: Twitter- https://twitter.com/FilmPhonic Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/FilmPhonic Welcome to the FilmPhonic […]