PARK Chan-wook’s most ambitious film: Perfecting his 10-year long dream project

THIRST is the film that PARK Chan-wook–the master director who received the world’s attention for his unique storylines and images–has been trying to perfect for a long time.

In his previous films, like OLD BOY, SYMPATHY FOR MR. VENGEANCE, and SYMPATHY FOR LADY VENGEANCE, PARK has highlighted characters that faced ethical dilemmas. By capturing characters that commit crimes and their fight for redemption, PARK has repeatedly explored the questions of human existence. In that sense, PARK’s THIRST could be considered the apex of his film style. The irony of a priest, the ultimate symbol of humanism, in a situation where he must drink others’ blood to survive as a vampire best illustrates the relationship between sin and redemption that PARK has long been exploring.

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Rick Swift says, “I can still remember the original, devastatingly brutal for its time and wonderfully inspired.  This newest chapter tells the story I have longed for many many years now.”

Synopsis

The year is 2018.

Judgment Day has come and gone, leveling modern civilization. An army of Terminators roams the post-apocalyptic landscape, killing or collecting humans where they hide in the desolate cities and deserts. But small groups of survivors have organized into a Resistance, hiding in underground bunkers and striking when they can against an enemy force that vastly outnumbers them.

Controlling the Terminators is the artificial intelligence network Skynet, which became self-aware 14 years earlier and, in the blink of an eye, turned on its creators, unleashing nuclear annihilation on an unsuspecting world.

Only one man saw Judgment Day coming. One man, whose destiny has always been intertwined with the fate of human existence: John Connor (Christian Bale).

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In theaters July 15 2009

Synopsis:

Voldemort is tightening his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds and Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was. Harry suspects that dangers may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching. Together they work to find the key to unlock Voldemort’s defenses and, to this end, Dumbledore recruits his old friend and colleague, the well-connected and unsuspecting bon vivant Professor Horace Slughorn, whom he believes holds crucial information.

Meanwhile, the students are under attack from a very different adversary as teenage hormones rage across the ramparts. Harry finds himself more and more drawn to Ginny, but so is Dean Thomas. And Lavender Brown has decided that Ron is the one for her, only she hadn’t counted on Romilda Vane’s chocolates! And then there’s Hermione, simmering with jealousy but determined not to show her feelings.

As romance blossoms, one student remains aloof. He is determined to make his mark, albeit a dark one. Love is in the air, but tragedy lies ahead and Hogwarts may never be the same again.

This film has been rated PG for scary images, some violence, language and mild sensuality.

Rick Swift says, “Not much of a Potter reader myself, but always enjoyed the other franchise films – sure this one won’t disappoint.”

Just some quick images to hold you over . . .

In theaters this Friday!

Rick Swift says, “This looks like it has a Traffic meets Babel feel to it, lots happening, should be intriguing just for the ICE factor alone, opinions will be varied I think – and the best films always spark controversy.”

Synopsis:

The US offers hope—but that often comes at a price.  Many can earn citizenship legally through a lengthy bureaucratic process, but others find themselves out of luck in a country where virtually anything can be bought.  Sex, violence and betrayal become their currency.  Some wait in line for permission to enter the U.S. while others take matters into their own hands.

Working for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Los Angeles, Max Brogan (Harrison Ford) is an agent sworn to protect our nation’s immigration laws.  He deals with the thousands that try to cross over into the US in search of a better life.  Through the lives of Brogan; Brogan’s ICE partner Hamid Baraheri (Cliff Curtis); Denise Frankel (Ashley Judd), an immigration defense attorney; and her husband applications adjudicator Cole Frankel (Ray Liotta) we see the impact of immigration goes beyond the job and defines their lives.

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Rick Swift says, “You’re welcome.”

Terminator Salvation

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Rick Swift says, “Christian Bale got a lot of crap for caring too much about his set, but can you blame him?”

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LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 15, 2009 – Last night, on FOX’s mega-hit tv show, “American Idol,” Quentin Tarantino made a special guest mentor appearance and debuted a sneak preview of never-seen-before footage from his upcoming movie, INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS.  Below is a link to the entire clip that was too hot to air on primetime tv during “American Idol.”

INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS stars Brad Pitt and Diane Kruger and will hit theatres on August 21, 2009.

Rick Swift says, “Now, if only they had a unit like this to deal with the ‘man-made disasters’ we are facing now.”

Snikt!!!

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Rick Swift says, “If I have to explain anything to you about this movie, you really have no business on my site.”