UAE Rating: 18+
USA Rating: Unrated
Running time: 118 min.
Genre: Comedy/Romance/Sci-Fi
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos
Script: Yorgos Lanthimos, Efthymis Filippou
Cast: Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, Jessica Barden, Olivia Colman,
Ashley Jensen
Synopsis: In a dystopian near future, single people, according to the laws of The City, are taken to The Hotel, where they are obliged to find a romantic partner in forty-five days or are transformed into beasts and sent off into The Woods. UAE Rating: 18+ USA Rating: Unrated Running time: 118 min. Genre: Comedy/Romance/Sci-Fi Director: Yorgos Lanthimos Script: Yorgos Lanthimos, Efthymis Filippou Cast: Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, Jessica Barden, Olivia Colman, Ashley Jensen
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"The Good Dinosaur" asks the question: What if the asteroid that forever changed life on Earth missed the planet completely and giant dinosaurs never became extinct? Pixar Animation Studios takes you on an epic journey into the world of dinosaurs where an Apatosaurus named Arlo (voice of Raymond Ochoa) makes an unlikely human friend. While traveling through a harsh and mysterious landscape, Arlo learns the power of confronting his fears and discovers what he is truly capable of. Rating: PG Voice Cast: Jeffrey Wright, Frances McDormand, Marcus Scribner, Raymond Ochoa, Jack Bright, Steve Zahn, AJ Buckley, Anna Paquin, Sam Elliott Director: Peter Sohn Producer: Denise Ream Executive Producers: John Lasseter, Lee Unkrich, Andrew Stanton Synopsis: The friendship between two life-long girlfriends is put to the test when one starts a family and the other falls ill. UAE Rating: PG-15 USA Rating: PG-13 Running time: 112 min. Genre: Comedy/Drama/Romance Director: Catherine Hardwicke Writer: Morwenna Banks Cast: Drew Barrymore, Toni Collette Dubai, UAE. November 16, 2015. Despite a slow AFM, the Middle East distribution company FRONT ROW FILMED ENTERTAINMENT ends AFM by contracting 20 titles including the NICOLAS WINDING REFN produced remake “MANIAC COP” directed by JOHN HYAMS and the ANTONIO BANDERAS lead thriller “FAITH” from Wild Bunch. Both will be co-distributed with long-time associate Teleview International across the Middle East.
Front Row continues its long standing relationships with PROTAGONIST PICTURES by acquiring “THE DISCOVERY” starring NICHOLAS HOULT and Cannes Film Festival Best Actress winner ROONEY MARA; while from HANWAY FILMS the titles include the horror feature “THE DEVIL’S CANDY” which saw its premiere at this year’s TIFF, as well as the Lone Sherfig comedy drama “THEIR FINEST HOUR AND A HALF” starring Gemma Arterton, Sam Claflin and Bill Nighy; from EMBANKMENT FILMS the English language remake of the French horror (now cult classic) by the same name “INSIDE” produced by the same team that brought “Buried” and “Rec” as well as the epic “CHURCHILL” starring Golden Globe nominee BRIAN COX; while from SALT FILM, the high concept creature-feature “THE VOID” directed by Steven Konstanski and Jeremie Gillispie as well as high concept genre flick “THE NEIGHBOR” directed by Marcus Dunstan and written by Patrick Melton and also Marcus Dunstan who previously worked on smash hits such as SAW IV, V, VI and Saw 3D as well as The Collector and The Collection. Front Row also managed to ink a deal with ALL RIGHTS ENTERTAINMENT’s “LITTLE MIZZ INNOCENT”, a $45 Mil project described as a female Bourne Identity action packed title starring Tyrese Gibson, Olga Kuryelenko, John Travolta and Christopher Plummer, all to be directed by Xavier Gens (Hitman). The list continues with the CINEMA MANAGEMENT GROUP’s thriller “BROKEN VOWS” starring WES BENTLEY and JAIME ALEXANDER as well as the ambitious Vincent Van Gough animated biography “LOVING VINCENT” voiced by SAOIRSE RONAN, DOUGLAS BOOTH and CHRIS O’DOWD; from Arsenal pictures the rom-com “WALK OF FAME” with SCOTT EASTWOOD and JAIMIE KENNEDY; the horror “ANTI BIRTH” from Christian De Gallegos’ newly formed GREEN-LIGHT PICTURES starring Natasha Lyonne, Chloe Sevigny and Marc Webber; The Evan Rachel Wood, Ellen Page sci-fi drama “INTO THE FOREST” from CELSIUS ENTERTAINMENT and which A-24 will be releasing in the US; “ORION” with Lily Cole and David Arquette and “THE AMERICAN SIDE” with Matthew Broderick and Jeanine Garofalo from SHORELINE ENTERTAINMENT. Animations were also a top priority for Front Row this market and these included PING PONG RABBIT 3D directed by Mike Johnson (The Corpse Bride) also from CINEMA MANAGEMENT GROUP; Hippo Animation’s “KUNG FU STYLE” in 3D which is currently in the process of casting A-List voices and being sold by GORILLA PICTURES. And last, but not least, “H.P. LOVECRAFT AND THE FROZEN KINGDOM” from LIGHTHOUSE ENTERTAINMENT. “With a mix of US, UK and Egyptian titles, we managed to release 44 theatrical titles this year and committed on doing the same in 2016. However, in 2016 we will be focusing on developing the TVOD and SVOD business trying to fill the void that DVD left in the industry.” says Gianluca Chakra, Managing Partner of Front Row Filmed Entertainment. Long time partner and President of Front Row Filmed Entertainment and General Manager of the Kuwait National Cinema Company Hisham AlGhanim adds “2015 has been good to us and, in order to grow our business even more, we have decided to finance and distribute Egyptian films which are of essence to our theatrical industry. In 2016, we will be backing 17 Egyptian titles most of which will indeed contain A-List local cast.” Front Row’s upcoming releases include Oliver Stone’s “SNOWDEN”; “BLOOD FATHER”; “Charlie Kaufman’s “ANOMALISA”, Rob Zombie’s “31”, “Ben Wheatley’s “HIGH RISE” and “FREE FIRE”, “JANE GOT A GUN”, “PELE”, ‘THE DRESSMAKER” “MISS YOU ALREADY”, “FREEHELD”, “MARTYRS” and “THE LOBSTER”. Front Row will also be present at the 11th Edition of the Dubai Film Festival with 3 films: The Cannes Film Festival Palme D’Or Winner “DHEEPAN”; the acclaimed Fox Searchlight release “BROOKLYN” as well as the Toronto premiered “THE CHILDHOOD OF A LEADER”. Synopsis: On the edge of a crumbling city, 11-year-old Alexander lives in a sequestered commune alongside other children, their mothers, and charismatic leader, Gregori. Gregori teaches the children how to raise livestock, grow vegetables, work as a community – and how to kill. With the birth of a new baby brother weighing on his mind, Alexander begins to question Gregori’s overpowering influence on the children and their training to become assassins. Threatened by his increasing unwillingness to fall in line, Gregori’s behavior turns erratic and adversarial toward the child he once considered a son. With the two set dangerously at odds and the commune’s way of life disintegrating, the residents fear a violent resolution is at hand in this Sundance award-winning thriller. UAE Rating: 15+ USA Rating: Unrated Running time: 98 min. Genre: Drama/Thriller Director: Ariel Kleiman Script: Ariel Kleiman, Sarah Cyngler Cast: Vincent Cassel To all the men-folk, the way to a woman's heart is to cook for her and has nothing to do with flowers, cars, or a diamond ring. Well, a diamond ring can be a cherry on top! We women dig men in aprons and that is a fact. The thought of your man in the kitchen burning his fingers to cook something that is worth you is deeply sentimental. Burnt (2015) starring Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, Daniel Bruhl, Matthew Rhys, Emma Thompson and Uma Thurman, showcases the harsh struggles of Chefs to maintain the highest star rating in the industry. Chef Adams Jones (Bradley Cooper) rose to his fame with his passion to create explosive tastes in his kitchen. But due to his erratic behavior and drug abuse led him to lose his credibility - he lost it all. To rise again, Chef Jones will have to leave his past behind, rebuild himself and work with the best of the best, including Helene (Sienna Miller). The story, although emotional, is not your typical weepy movie with violins playing in background. The writers' dexterous intelligence was able to bring in the humor and keep the viewers engaged to the movie. The dialogues did have combination of wit, light sarcasm and subtle inspiration. The movie very cleverly utilizes the cinematography to present profiles of each character and gets you to believe that you are already acquainted. It illustrates the actuality of struggles of a top-notch chef, maintaining relationships, pulling out of bad habits, believing in yourself and passion. It beautifully highlights that life is all about second chances. And if you are a food lover, then you will most definitely love the array of mouth watering meals. However, the movie did lack a little bit of drama around his past that would have created a deeper impression. In summary, the film was able to highlight the main characteristics such as the struggles and passion, as well as human emotions. But for an emotional story, it lacked a little bit of drama.
P.S. Men do look hot in aprons. Burnt (2015) is out in cinemas near you! Synopsis: A family finds their dull life in a rural outback town rocked after their two teenage children disappear into the desert, sparking disturbing rumors of their past. UAE Rating: TBC USA Rating: R Running time: 112 min. Genre: Drama/Thriller Director: Kim Farrant Writers: Michael Kinirons, Fiona Seres Stars: Nicole Kidman, Joseph Fiennes, Hugo Weaving From the director of smash hits such as “WARRIOR” and “PRIDE & GLORY” comes the action packed JANE GOT A GUN, an unforgettable tale of courage and revenge starring Academy Award Winner NATALIE PORTMAN, JOEL EDGERTON and EWAN MCGREGOR. “Jane Got a Gun” centers on Jane Hammond, who has built a new life with her husband Bill “Ham” Hammond after being tormented by the ultra-violent Bishop Boys outlaw gang. She finds herself in the gang’s cross-hairs once again when Ham stumbles home riddled with bullets after dueling with the Boys and their relentless mastermind Colin. With the vengeful crew hot on Ham’s trail, Jane has nowhere to turn, but to her former fiancé Dan Frost for help in defending her family against certain destruction. Haunted by old memories, Jane’s past meets the present in a heart-stopping battle for survival. Directed by Gavin O’Connor Written by Brian Duffield Starring Natalie Portman, Joel Edgerton, Noah Emmerich, and Ewan McGregor. |
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