Thursday, 26 August 2010

Film Lover's Essential Cinema

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FILM OF THE WEEK: THE GIRL WHO PLAYED WITH FIRE
 
FILM OF THE WEEK: The Girl Who Played With Fire
2.5 stars out of 5
Tom Charity - 25 August
Picking up where The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo left off, the latest instalment finds heroine Lisbeth Salander forced into hiding after being accused of murder, and the only person who believes in her innocence is Millennium's Mikael Blomkvist.  Read our review
DVD OF THE WEEK: LEBANON
 
DVD of the Week: Lebanon
4 stars out of 5
Tom Charity - 25 August
Director Samuel Maoz was a teenager when he undertook military service in 1982, during which Israel launched an attack on Lebanon. 25 years later, he’s created a war movie based on his experiences: filmed entirely within a tank. Read our review
ONLINE FILM OF THE WEEK: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
 
Online Film of the Week: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
3 stars out of 5
Helen Cowley - 25 August
Tim Burton and Johnny Depp team up once again to add their distinctive flavour to Roald Dahl's classic children's story. Depp - sporting some impressive eyewear - is the elusive Willy Wonka, while his Finding Neverland co-star Freddie Highmore plays Charlie Bucket. Watch Online now
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Top Lists
Top Lists
Julia Roberts heads up a long list of actors and actresses who are a cut above the rest. We round up the industry's finest...

 
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Top 10 Johnny Depp
Top 10 Johnny Depp
A sex-symbol, father, lover and all-round go-getter, Johnny Depp is up there with the best of 'em. Relive his best bits...

 
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Top 10 Tim Burton
Top 10 Tim Burton
From his dark take on Batman to the surreal world of Alice in Wonderland, Burton has been stamping his unique style on film over the past five decades.

 
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WATCH ONLINE:
 
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Director Niels Arden Oplev's dramatic opener kicks off Steig Larsson's Millennium trilogy in unforgiving style. Watch this right now on LOVEFiLM.

 
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TOP 5 THINGS WE'RE EXCITED ABOUT
 
Four Lions screening + Q&A with Chris Morris
Four Lions screening + Q&A with Chris Morris
Chris Morris, the director of Four Lions, accompanied by members of the cast, will be joining us for an incredibly special screening of the film, followed by your chance to ask questions.
2 New trailer: Frozen
What would you do if you got stuck on a ski chairlift... after the resort had closed? Watch what happens when three young skiers get extremely stranded.
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3 All-new movie news
Our movie news section has had a revamp. You can now search by date, month and news source to ensure you're kept up-to-date on all the latest film stories.
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4 In the mood for a film right now?
Stuck for what to watch online? Use our 'In the mood for....' page to find a film that suits your disposition.
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5 Exclusive video: Robot Chicken
Catch a sneak-peek of what you can expect from the brand-new Robot Chicken, Series 4 in this cheeky video clip.
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LOVEFiLM Staff Video Reviews
LOVEFiLM Staff Video Reviews
Watch LOVEFiLM staff talk about the films that mean the most to them. From Dumbo to Bullitt, get to know us, and the films we love, a bit better...
INTERVIEWS OF THE WEEK
 
Dear John Q & A
Dear John Q & A
Centurion On Set ...
Centurion On Set Exclusive
Cemetery Junction
Cemetery Junction
CINEMA TRAILERS OF THE WEEK
 
Black Swan
Black Swan
The Social...
The Social Network
The Town
The Town
Never Let...
 Never Let Me Go
DVD TRAILERS OF THE WEEK
 
Centurion
Centurion
Hot Tub Ti...
Hot Tub Time Machine
Cemetery J...
Cemetery Junction
Four Lions
Four Lions
NEWS AND FEATURES
 
New in Cinemas: The Maid New in Cinemas: The Maid

Writer/director Sebastian Silva delves into homelife, as seen through the eyes of hired help. Jealousy, insecurity and forced intimacy serve as the backbone for this entertaining piece of Chilean film-making.
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Blu-ray of the Week: Dear John Blu-ray of the Week: Dear John

Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried are young lovers who are pulled apart by circumstance, in this box office blowout based on novelist Nicholas Sparks' bestseller.
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Game of Week: Kane & Lynch 2 Game of Week: Kane & Lynch 2

Regular red-necks Kane and Lynch return in the sequel, Dog Days. After escaping death-row in the first game, the duo reunite, armed with guns, to take on their next deal - with you in the driving seat....
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COMPETITION: THE SWITCH
 
COMPETITION: THE SWITCH WIN! Tickets to Preview Screenings of The Switch

Jen’s new grown-up rom-com, The Switch, hits cinemas on Wednesday 1 September, but we’re giving you the chance to see if first and for free at cinemas nationwide.

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COMPETITION: GOING THE DISTANCE
 
COMPETITION: GOING THE DISTANCE WIN! Tickets to preview screenings of Going the Distance

If you're game for a laugh, then we have just the competition for you. Drew Barrymore's Going the Distance is being showcased at preview screenings across the country, and you could be there.

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COMPETITION: DIARY OF A WIMPY KID
 
COMPETITION: DIARY OF A WIMPY KID WIN! A Goodie Bag Filled with Diary of a Wimpy Kid Loot

Diary of a Wimpy Kid hits UK cinemas on 25 August, and to celebrate we're handing out 10 goodie bags, filled to the brim with film merchandise. Don't miss out.

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LOVEFILM SHOP OFFERS
 
Ends Sunday - Everything Under £5
Ends Sunday - Everything Under £5
Hurry! Offer ends on Sunday - get DVDs, Box Sets and Games for under a fiver.

 
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LOVEFILM SHOP OFFERS
 
DVDs from £3.93 - Love it
DVDs from £3.93 - Love it
Love Drama? Love Blu-ray? What about Box Sets? Well, take your pick from this great selection of offers...

 
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