April Movies: Captain America, Transcendence, Draft Day, & Rio 2..

KD in CA · April 26, 2014

Don't mistake this as some film snob critique. I love studio movies and am looking forward to this one. It's just sad that what was the art form of the 20th century is pretty much over. This is just further proof of it.

Seems like a good thread to add one of my favorite Kinks tunes:

Mark Vader · April 26, 2014

Winter Soldier was very good. Surprisingly so, considering I expected much less.

You definitely need to see Captain America first, it will really help. Seeing Iron Man 1 and 2 will help a lot, too - probably more then the Avengers. Iron Man 2 has many tie ins.

Scarlette Johanson still did not really fill her role that well. Didn't look as pudgy in this one, looked a lot better but did not fill the role like I wished she did. I think it is by direction, not choice.

I agree with this. Seeing the first Captain America does help a lot, especially with the scene involving Toby Jones' character.

Deranged Rhino · April 26, 2014

Seems like a good thread to add one of my favorite Kinks tunes:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCR83LxGKkg

Great tune.

shrader · April 27, 2014

I saw captain America last week. I agree completely. They did some real good work with that one. It kind of felt like a Bond movie to me.

Oh and the wife did go with me. I only had her watch the first one and no other marvel movie. I think it was enough. She didn't recognize the winter soldier reveal at first but as a whole, she enjoyed the movie. She liked it better than the first.

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Mark Vader · April 27, 2014

I saw captain America last week. I agree completely. They did some real good work with that one. It kind of felt like a Bond movie to me.

Oh and the wife did go with me. I only had her watch the first one and no other marvel movie. I think it was enough. She didn't recognize the winter soldier reveal at first but as a whole, she enjoyed the movie. She liked it better than the first.

That's good.

I really liked the bumpers at the end. Great set-up for the next Captain America movie and the next Avengers movie.

boyst · April 27, 2014

I know its not this month but I can't wait for How To Train Your Dragon 2. It might beat Frozen for my current favorite animated movie. It will never have a better song, though, which I can sing nearly all of.

That's good.

I really liked the bumpers at the end. Great set-up for the next Captain America movie and the next Avengers movie.

I didn't get to see those. They were not available via the format I used.

Mark Vader · April 27, 2014

I know its not this month but I can't wait for How To Train Your Dragon 2. It might beat Frozen for my current favorite animated movie. It will never have a better song, though, which I can sing nearly all of.

I didn't get to see those. They were not available via the format I used.

SPOILER ALERT

The first bumper involved Baron Wolfgang von Strucker(Thomas Kretschman) consulting with his crew members about the war between S.H.I.E.L.D and Hydra. During their talk we see that they have obtained, what I think was one of Loki's weapons. At the end of the bumper we see them talking about using "The Twins", whom they have locked up. We then see the twins Quicksilver(Aaron Taylor-Johnson) and The Scarlet Witch(Elizabeth Olsen).

The second bumper showed Bucky visiting the Captain America exhibit, and reading the dedication about himself.

Edited April 27, 2014 by Mark Vader

Doc · April 27, 2014

SPOILER ALERT

The first bumper involved Baron Wolfgang von Strucker(Thomas Kretschman) consulting with his crew members about the war between S.H.I.E.L.D and Hydra. During their talk we see that they have obtained, what I think was one of Loki's weapons. At the end of the bumper we see them talking about using "The Twins", whom they have locked up. We then see the twins Quicksilver(Aaron Taylor-Johnson) and The Scarlet Witch(Elizabeth Olsen).

The second bumper showed Bucky visiting the Captain America exhibit, and reading the dedication about himself.

Yeah, it was Loki's sceptre, the one he used to kill Coulson with. As for the second bumper, I saw the movie twice and missed it. Must have not waited long enough.

Mark Vader · April 27, 2014

Yeah, it was Loki's sceptre, the one he used to kill Coulson with. As for the second bumper, I saw the movie twice and missed it. Must have not waited long enough.

Yeah, you have to wait until the entire credits have passed in order to see it.

Mark Vader · April 28, 2014

Here are this month's Independent Films.

Colin Firth & Nicole Kidman star in "The Railway Man". A former British Army officer, who was tormented as a prisoner of war at a Japanese labor camp during World War II, discovers that the man responsible for much of his treatment is still alive and sets out to confront him. Also starring Stellan Skarsgard.

Tilda Swinton & Tom Hiddleston star in "Only Lovers Left Alive". A depressed musician reunites with his lover, though their romance - which has already endured several centuries - is disrupted by the arrival of uncontrollable younger sister. Also starring Mia Wasikowska, Anton Yelchin & John Hurt.

Scarlett Johansson stars in "Under the Skin". An alien seductress preys upon hitchhikers in Scotland.

Jude Law is "Dom Hemingway". After spending 12 years in prison for keeping his mouth shut, notorious safe-cracker Dom Hemingway is back on the streets of London looking to collect what he's owed.

Kristen Wiig & Guy Pearce star in "Hateship Loveship". A wild teenage girl orchestrates a romance between her nanny and her father, who is a recovering addict. Also starring Hailee Steinfeld & Nick Nolte.

Nicolas Cage is "Joe", An ex-con, who is the unlikeliest of role models, meets a 15-year-old boy and is faced with the choice of redemption or ruin. Also starring Tye Sheridan.

Halle Berry stars in "Frankie & Alice". A drama centered on a go-go dancer with multiple personality disorder who struggles to remain her true self and begins working with a psychotherapist to uncover the mystery of the inner ghosts that haunt her. Also starring Stellan Skarsgard, Phylicia Rashad & Chandra Wilson.

John Turturro writes, directs and stars in "Fading Gigolo". Fioravante decides to become a professional Don Juan as a way of making money to help his cash-strapped friend, Murray. With Murray acting as his "manager", the duo quickly finds themselves caught up in the crosscurrents of love and money. Also starring Woody Allen, Liev Schreiber, Sharon Stone & Sofia Vergara.

Tom Hardy is "Locke". Ivan Locke, a dedicated family man and successful construction manager, receives a phone call on the eve of the biggest challenge of his career that sets in motion a series of events that threaten his careful cultivated existence.

Steve Coogan is "Alan Partridge". When famous DJ Alan Partridge's radio station is taken over by a new media conglomerate, it sets in motion a chain of events which see Alan having to work with the police to defuse a potentially violent siege.

Nick Frost stars in "Cuban Fury". Beneath Bruce Garrett's under-confident, overweight exterior, the passionate heart of a salsa king lies dormant. Now, one woman is about to reignite his Latin fire. Also starring Chris O'Dowd, Rashida Jones, Olivia Colman & Ian McShane.

In "Walking With The Enemy", A young man, separated from his family in WWII, disguises himself as a Nazi SS Officer and uncovers more than just his family whereabouts. Starring Jonas Armstrong, Ben Kingsley, Hannah Tointon & Simon Kunz.

Finally, in "Afflicted", Two best friends see their trip of a lifetime take a dark turn when one of them is struck by a mysterious affliction. Now, in a foreign land, they race to uncover the source before it consumes him completely. Starring Cliff Prowse & Derek Lee.

Calendar with Trailers

Note: These dates are for Exclusive or Limited release. These films may appear in your area at a later date.

4/4

"Dom Hemingway": http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi2705893657/

"Under the Skin": http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi2090511129/

"Alan Partridge": http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi2995235609/

"Frankie & Alice": http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi1827253017/

"Aflicted": http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi3338709529/

4/11

"Only Lovers Left Alive": http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi3265440537/

"Joe": http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi4009601817/

"Hateship Loveship": http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi2493754649/