Friday, 12 September 2014
Movie review - The Expendables 3 (2014)
The Expendables 3 (2014) / action, adventure
Directed by Patrick Hughes
Screenplay by Creighton Rothenberger Katrin Benedikt and Sylvester Stallone
Story by Sylvester Stallone
Based on Characters by David Callaham
Produced by Avi Lerner, Kevin King-Templeton, Danny Lerner, Les Weldon and John Thompson
Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Wesley Snipes, Antonio Banderas, Mel Gibson, Dolph Lundgren, Kelsey Grammer, Randy Couture, Terry Crews, Kellan Lutz, Ronda Rousey, Glen Powell, Victor Ortiz, Robert Davi, Harrison Ford, Arnold Schwarzenegger
Trailer: click.
Third time's a charm? Not in this case!
PLOT
Directed by Patrick Hughes
Screenplay by Creighton Rothenberger Katrin Benedikt and Sylvester Stallone
Story by Sylvester Stallone
Based on Characters by David Callaham
Produced by Avi Lerner, Kevin King-Templeton, Danny Lerner, Les Weldon and John Thompson
Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Wesley Snipes, Antonio Banderas, Mel Gibson, Dolph Lundgren, Kelsey Grammer, Randy Couture, Terry Crews, Kellan Lutz, Ronda Rousey, Glen Powell, Victor Ortiz, Robert Davi, Harrison Ford, Arnold Schwarzenegger
Trailer: click.
Third time's a charm? Not in this case!
PLOT
They are back again! This time the story follows the mercenary group known as 'The Expendables' as they come into conflict with ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks (Mel Gibson), the Expendables' co-founder, who is determined to destroy the team. The team is getting old and tired so The Expendables led Barney Ross (Sylvester Stallone) decides to recruit new members.
REVIEW
The third film in The Expendables film series is a big disappointment. After two all stars funny action pack films this one takes itself way too seriously and fails to impress. The biggest problem is that the film is not that funny or packed with cool action scenes, plus the new team is not introduced well enough to care about them. The movie begins decent and finishes on good note but for the most time in between it's sadness. On the positive side. We love to see the old 'gang' work together and have some fun! Furthermore newbies Wesley Snipes, Mel Gibson, Harrison Ford and Antonio Banderas did an awesome job with their characters. My advice if you haven't seen the film yet. Just don't expect too much and take it for what it is. 3-/5
Thursday, 11 September 2014
2014 Venice Film Festival fashion recap
A bit late but as promised here is photocall & red carpet recap at 2014 Venice Film Festival.
The 71st annual Venice Film Festival took place in Venice, Italy between 27 August to 6 September. The Swedish film A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence won the Golden Lion award. If you want to know more about the festival check it out here.
Emma Stone first at the photocall for her latest movie Birdman. She opted for a laidback chic black and white look from Proenza Schouler. She styled the look with white Christian Louboutin pumps accented with rhinestones.
The premiere. The actress glided down the red carpet wearing a Valentino Couture green tulle gown with Jimmy Choo sandals, gold clutch and rings by Graziela Gems and EF Collection. I also noticed her new shorter hairstyle.
Also Emma in Venice wearing a Sandro top and pants with Melinda Maria earrings.
Alessandra Ambrosio was also in Venice. We've seen her in colorful indigo colored dress and at the La Rancon De La Gloire premiere, wearing a cherry-hued Alberta Ferretti high-low gown with Chopard collar necklace and Salvatore Ferragamo black pumps.
Sarah Gadon also swept along the red carpet. She wore Armani Privé nude gown with shimmering gold stripes.
Alexandra Daddario at photocall for her movie Burying The Ex in orange mini and leopard print flats. At the premiere she wore purple Reem Acra gown with the embroidered lace on sheer tulle. She enhanced the look further with amethyst stone earrings and a rich red lip.
Her co-star Ashley Greene attended a photocall wearing an Alexander McQueen look.
Following the photocall, Ashley returned to the red carpet in a dramatic Antonio Berardi black gown. What a great look!
Birdman star Amy Ryan at photocall in simple white frock and at the premiere in strapless dark blue gown.
Ahna O’Reilly at the photocall for her latest film The Sound and The Fury. She wore black off-the-shoulder Preen dress with floral embroidery and styled with The Bionda Castana sandals. At the pemiere in a dramatic Monique Lhuillier gown with decorative, lace-embroidered sheer overlay through which peeked fairytale-like tulle layers. She was definitely lady in red with her red hair and red lip providing even more impact.
Annalisa Flori attended the Opening Ceremony in not well chosen black and silver look.
Milla Jovovich shows off her small baby bump while attending the photocall and the premiere of her latest film Cymbeline. First look was a classy tailored two-tone, maroon and black coloured ensemble with a pair of monochrome retro styled heels. Later in a white Saint Laurent frock with Jaeger LeCoultre jewels. Minimalistic and beautiful.
Zoe Kravitz attended the Good Kill photocall and premiere. At photocall in an asymmetrical Balenciaga black ensemble, consisting of a cape-like, cascade-effect top and hot pant shorts. At the premiere in a fiery red Armani Privé Couture structured peplum, embellished lace design.
Another Birdman star Andrea Riseborough opted for all black look both times, for the photocall and the premiere.
January Jones returned to the red carpet for the Good Kill photocall and premiere. First in a BOSS ivory silk dress with sheer chiffon detailing, contrasted by Casadei black suede wrap-around, lace-up sandals. At the premiere in a shimmering BOSS fully micro-beaded, custom V-neck column gown, accessorized with Jack Vartanian black diamond ear climbers and a Le Vian diamond ring.
Alessandra Mastronardi in an elegant Alberta Ferretti gown, accessorized with hefty metallic bangles and a black Salvatore Ferragamo geometric box clutch.
Constance Jablonski also joining the Alberta Ferretti club. She wore a romantic blush-toned, asymmetrical gown with pleated layering and dimensional floral embellishment. She accessorized the look with a Ferragamo clutch and glittering Chopard statement earrings.
Cristiana Capotondi in a off-the-shoulder flowing flower-print fabric gown and Matilde Brandi in nude dress with a weirdly placed bow.
Luisa Ranieri fulfilled her hosting duties at the Birdman premiere. The Italian actress looked amazing in even more amazingly, strapless electric blue Armani Privé gown. The sparkle of a few diamonds complete the look.
Liya Kebede swept along the red carpet in a Alberta Ferretti black strapless gown with an organza mock-feathered bodice and tulle skirt. She accessorized with diamond earrings and a black and gold Salvatore Ferragamo clutch.
Another Alberta Ferretti dress. Jhumpa Lahiri opted for dark green strepless number with necklaces and Salvatore Ferragamo shoes.
Bianca Balti in a Dolce & Gabbana strapless black chiffon gown with embroidered blooming vines that traced through the comfortable, voluminous silhouette. Simple styling worked beautifully with this dress.
Moran Atias opted for a blue, figure-hugging, curve-defining strapless Zac Posen gown with curved folds and a signature panelled fishtail skirt. Decked out with a stunning pair of diamond-encrusted Faraone Gioielli earrings and a Swarovski silver python clutch provided the finishing touches to this look.
Sara Cavazza Facchini in beautiful white and silver strepless gown.
Nieves Alvarez in a raspberry Alberta Ferretti gown with Bulgari Haute Couture jewels and a magenta and gold Salvatore Ferragamo clutch. Sveva Alviti in blue dress with plunging neckline, Emanuela Postacchini in nude sweeping gown and Giulia Electra Goretti in mint gown with a high slit.
Uma Thurman attend the Chopard And Vanity Fair in a rich maroon Jenny Packham layered chiffon pleated dress with diamond and ruby stone necklace. Styled with gold Jimmy Choo sandals this look overall falls flat for me. At the Nymphomaniac: Volume 2 - Directors Cut premiere Uma wore a black dress with a black and white stripe pleated skirt and panels and a black leather wide belt.
Carmen Chaplin in long sleeve floor length dress.
Charlotte Gainsbourg in a one-sleeved leather Anthony Vaccarello dress with a cut-out detail. Zhanna Bianca in two colorful looks, blue strepless gown and green halter dress. Tiziana Rocca in a shimmering gown.
Also four black looks from a gala dinner hosted by Jaeger-LeCoultre during the Venice Film Festival. Cristiana Capotondi, Helena Bordon, Milla Jovovich and Elissa Shay.
The 71st annual Venice Film Festival took place in Venice, Italy between 27 August to 6 September. The Swedish film A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence won the Golden Lion award. If you want to know more about the festival check it out here.
Emma Stone first at the photocall for her latest movie Birdman. She opted for a laidback chic black and white look from Proenza Schouler. She styled the look with white Christian Louboutin pumps accented with rhinestones.
The premiere. The actress glided down the red carpet wearing a Valentino Couture green tulle gown with Jimmy Choo sandals, gold clutch and rings by Graziela Gems and EF Collection. I also noticed her new shorter hairstyle.
Also Emma in Venice wearing a Sandro top and pants with Melinda Maria earrings.
Alessandra Ambrosio was also in Venice. We've seen her in colorful indigo colored dress and at the La Rancon De La Gloire premiere, wearing a cherry-hued Alberta Ferretti high-low gown with Chopard collar necklace and Salvatore Ferragamo black pumps.
Sarah Gadon also swept along the red carpet. She wore Armani Privé nude gown with shimmering gold stripes.
Alexandra Daddario at photocall for her movie Burying The Ex in orange mini and leopard print flats. At the premiere she wore purple Reem Acra gown with the embroidered lace on sheer tulle. She enhanced the look further with amethyst stone earrings and a rich red lip.
Her co-star Ashley Greene attended a photocall wearing an Alexander McQueen look.
Following the photocall, Ashley returned to the red carpet in a dramatic Antonio Berardi black gown. What a great look!
Birdman star Amy Ryan at photocall in simple white frock and at the premiere in strapless dark blue gown.
Ahna O’Reilly at the photocall for her latest film The Sound and The Fury. She wore black off-the-shoulder Preen dress with floral embroidery and styled with The Bionda Castana sandals. At the pemiere in a dramatic Monique Lhuillier gown with decorative, lace-embroidered sheer overlay through which peeked fairytale-like tulle layers. She was definitely lady in red with her red hair and red lip providing even more impact.
Annalisa Flori attended the Opening Ceremony in not well chosen black and silver look.
Milla Jovovich shows off her small baby bump while attending the photocall and the premiere of her latest film Cymbeline. First look was a classy tailored two-tone, maroon and black coloured ensemble with a pair of monochrome retro styled heels. Later in a white Saint Laurent frock with Jaeger LeCoultre jewels. Minimalistic and beautiful.
Zoe Kravitz attended the Good Kill photocall and premiere. At photocall in an asymmetrical Balenciaga black ensemble, consisting of a cape-like, cascade-effect top and hot pant shorts. At the premiere in a fiery red Armani Privé Couture structured peplum, embellished lace design.
Another Birdman star Andrea Riseborough opted for all black look both times, for the photocall and the premiere.
January Jones returned to the red carpet for the Good Kill photocall and premiere. First in a BOSS ivory silk dress with sheer chiffon detailing, contrasted by Casadei black suede wrap-around, lace-up sandals. At the premiere in a shimmering BOSS fully micro-beaded, custom V-neck column gown, accessorized with Jack Vartanian black diamond ear climbers and a Le Vian diamond ring.
Alessandra Mastronardi in an elegant Alberta Ferretti gown, accessorized with hefty metallic bangles and a black Salvatore Ferragamo geometric box clutch.
Constance Jablonski also joining the Alberta Ferretti club. She wore a romantic blush-toned, asymmetrical gown with pleated layering and dimensional floral embellishment. She accessorized the look with a Ferragamo clutch and glittering Chopard statement earrings.
Cristiana Capotondi in a off-the-shoulder flowing flower-print fabric gown and Matilde Brandi in nude dress with a weirdly placed bow.
Luisa Ranieri fulfilled her hosting duties at the Birdman premiere. The Italian actress looked amazing in even more amazingly, strapless electric blue Armani Privé gown. The sparkle of a few diamonds complete the look.
Liya Kebede swept along the red carpet in a Alberta Ferretti black strapless gown with an organza mock-feathered bodice and tulle skirt. She accessorized with diamond earrings and a black and gold Salvatore Ferragamo clutch.
Another Alberta Ferretti dress. Jhumpa Lahiri opted for dark green strepless number with necklaces and Salvatore Ferragamo shoes.
Bianca Balti in a Dolce & Gabbana strapless black chiffon gown with embroidered blooming vines that traced through the comfortable, voluminous silhouette. Simple styling worked beautifully with this dress.
Moran Atias opted for a blue, figure-hugging, curve-defining strapless Zac Posen gown with curved folds and a signature panelled fishtail skirt. Decked out with a stunning pair of diamond-encrusted Faraone Gioielli earrings and a Swarovski silver python clutch provided the finishing touches to this look.
Sara Cavazza Facchini in beautiful white and silver strepless gown.
Nieves Alvarez in a raspberry Alberta Ferretti gown with Bulgari Haute Couture jewels and a magenta and gold Salvatore Ferragamo clutch. Sveva Alviti in blue dress with plunging neckline, Emanuela Postacchini in nude sweeping gown and Giulia Electra Goretti in mint gown with a high slit.
Uma Thurman attend the Chopard And Vanity Fair in a rich maroon Jenny Packham layered chiffon pleated dress with diamond and ruby stone necklace. Styled with gold Jimmy Choo sandals this look overall falls flat for me. At the Nymphomaniac: Volume 2 - Directors Cut premiere Uma wore a black dress with a black and white stripe pleated skirt and panels and a black leather wide belt.
Carmen Chaplin in long sleeve floor length dress.
Charlotte Gainsbourg in a one-sleeved leather Anthony Vaccarello dress with a cut-out detail. Zhanna Bianca in two colorful looks, blue strepless gown and green halter dress. Tiziana Rocca in a shimmering gown.
Also four black looks from a gala dinner hosted by Jaeger-LeCoultre during the Venice Film Festival. Cristiana Capotondi, Helena Bordon, Milla Jovovich and Elissa Shay.
Wednesday, 10 September 2014
Last week's favorite looks (September 01 - 07)
Yep it's definitely September! There is so much going on! Aaaaa! Venice Film Festival is finished and Toronto Film Festival (TIFF) is in full swing. Plus premieres, fashion shows etc. I'm going to publish my favorite or the most interesting looks from film festivals in seperate posts but the rest of my favorite looks will be here as usual. Speaking of that, here are my last week's favorite looks (September 01 - 07).
Cody Horn surprised me at the Thakoon Fashion Show held during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2015 in New York City. She wore simple black jumpsuit with metallic sandals. Effortless chic!
Jamie Chung really stepped up her game! She wore many good outfits but my favorite were these two. At NARS’ 20th Anniversary celebration in New York City she wore a head-to-toe Aritzia (from her white knit, tailored trousers to her moto style jacket) with ankle-strap Stuart Wietzman sandals and a a mirrored Coach clutch.
Also Jamie in a purple see through long sleeve dress at designer Monique Lhuillier‘s fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2015.
Chrissy Teigen keeps it sheer and sexy while attending the party dinner celebrating Fight Night in Florence, Italy.
Victoria Justice bares her midriff in a crop top and skirt at the DKNY Women’s Fashion Show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2015 in New York City. Maybe midnight blue and black are a bit dark combo but I like it. Her red lips finish the look.
Heidi Klum hit the red carpet for the America’s Got Talent season 9 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. She opted for Versace dress with gold embellished epaulettes and belt. She styled the look with white Saint Laurent platform pumps.
Katharine McPhee while attending the 2014 PaleyFest Fall TV Previews CBS in Beverly Hills, California. She opted for all black Sandro ensemble.
Lily Donaldson looked angelic at Harper’s Bazaar Celebrates ICONS by Carine Roitfeld party held during New York Fashion Week in New York City. White flowy dress with plunging neckline. Beautiful!
Moving on to street stlye. Emmy Rossum show off her stripes in a cute dress as she arrived at LAX airport.
Jessica Alba is rocking the 1990s look. She wraped a plaid shirt around her waist while heading to a business meeting in Beverly Hills, California.
Naya Rivera was out and about in Studio City, California. Once again in all black outfit but I love it! Black ripped pair of jeans, sleeveless t shirt, sneakers, stylish bag, sunglasses and floppy hat are a perfect casual everyday street look.
Nina Dobrev at the 2014 U.S. Open in New York City. She opted for an Ella Moss jacket, Rag & Bone hat, tank and jeans, with Acme boots and a Mulberry bag. Cool!
Cody Horn surprised me at the Thakoon Fashion Show held during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2015 in New York City. She wore simple black jumpsuit with metallic sandals. Effortless chic!
Jamie Chung really stepped up her game! She wore many good outfits but my favorite were these two. At NARS’ 20th Anniversary celebration in New York City she wore a head-to-toe Aritzia (from her white knit, tailored trousers to her moto style jacket) with ankle-strap Stuart Wietzman sandals and a a mirrored Coach clutch.
Also Jamie in a purple see through long sleeve dress at designer Monique Lhuillier‘s fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2015.
Chrissy Teigen keeps it sheer and sexy while attending the party dinner celebrating Fight Night in Florence, Italy.
Victoria Justice bares her midriff in a crop top and skirt at the DKNY Women’s Fashion Show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2015 in New York City. Maybe midnight blue and black are a bit dark combo but I like it. Her red lips finish the look.
Heidi Klum hit the red carpet for the America’s Got Talent season 9 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. She opted for Versace dress with gold embellished epaulettes and belt. She styled the look with white Saint Laurent platform pumps.
Katharine McPhee while attending the 2014 PaleyFest Fall TV Previews CBS in Beverly Hills, California. She opted for all black Sandro ensemble.
Lily Donaldson looked angelic at Harper’s Bazaar Celebrates ICONS by Carine Roitfeld party held during New York Fashion Week in New York City. White flowy dress with plunging neckline. Beautiful!
Moving on to street stlye. Emmy Rossum show off her stripes in a cute dress as she arrived at LAX airport.
Jessica Alba is rocking the 1990s look. She wraped a plaid shirt around her waist while heading to a business meeting in Beverly Hills, California.
Naya Rivera was out and about in Studio City, California. Once again in all black outfit but I love it! Black ripped pair of jeans, sleeveless t shirt, sneakers, stylish bag, sunglasses and floppy hat are a perfect casual everyday street look.
Nina Dobrev at the 2014 U.S. Open in New York City. She opted for an Ella Moss jacket, Rag & Bone hat, tank and jeans, with Acme boots and a Mulberry bag. Cool!
Tuesday, 9 September 2014
Movie review - The Fault in Our Stars (2014)
The Fault in Our Stars (2014) / drama, romance
Directed by Josh Boone
Screenplay by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber
Based on The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
Produced by Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen
Starring: Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Nat Wolff, Laura Dern, Sam Trammell, Willem Dafoe, Lotte Verbeek, Mike Birbiglia
Trailer: click.
Beautifully sad must see!
PLOT
Directed by Josh Boone
Screenplay by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber
Based on The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
Produced by Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen
Starring: Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Nat Wolff, Laura Dern, Sam Trammell, Willem Dafoe, Lotte Verbeek, Mike Birbiglia
Trailer: click.
Beautifully sad must see!
PLOT
Hazel Grace Lancaster (Shailene Woodley) is an intelligent, sarcastic teenager coping with terminal thyroid cancer that has metastasized to her lungs. Believing her to be depressed, Hazel's mother urges her to attend a cancer patients' support group at a local church to make friends. During a support meeting, Hazel meets Augustus Waters (Ansel Elgort), a teen who had suffered from osteosarcoma which caused him to lose his leg. The two bond immediately after the meeting and Augustus invites Hazel to his house where the two bond over their similar interests and views on cancer.
REVIEW
You get hooked straight away in this teen love story. So beautiful, funny yet heartbreaking. The writing and directing are brilliantly executed, very moving, romantic and entertaining but the film is also predictable crowd-pleaser. Chemistry between Shailene and Ansel is great and their performances are astonishing. Kudos to both of them! Movie gets you to think and appreciate health and love even more. If you're a sucker for a good love story like me or you just want to see an excellent film, you should totaly watch it! 4/5
Monday, 8 September 2014
Movie review - Neighbors (2014)
Neighbors (2014) / comedy
Directed by Nicholas Stoller
Written by Andrew J. Cohen and Brendan O'Brien
Produced by Evan Goldberg, Seth Rogen and James Weaver
Starring: Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne, Zac Efron, Dave Franco, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Jerrod Carmichael, Ike Barinholtz, Carla Gallo, Lisa Kudrow, Craig Roberts, Hannibal Buress
Trailer: click.
Outrageous mindless entertainment!
PLOT
Directed by Nicholas Stoller
Written by Andrew J. Cohen and Brendan O'Brien
Produced by Evan Goldberg, Seth Rogen and James Weaver
Starring: Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne, Zac Efron, Dave Franco, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Jerrod Carmichael, Ike Barinholtz, Carla Gallo, Lisa Kudrow, Craig Roberts, Hannibal Buress
Trailer: click.
Outrageous mindless entertainment!
PLOT
Mac (Seth Rogen) and Kelly Radner (Rose Byrne) are a young couple with a newborn daughter. The restrictions of parenthood make it difficult for them to maintain their old lifestyle, which alienates them from their friends Jimmy Faldt (Ike Barinholtz) and his ex-wife, Paula (Carla Gallo). Things get even worse when the couple finds out that a fraternity known for their outrageous parties, Delta Psi Beta, has moved into an adjacent house. The fraternity's leaders, Teddy Sanders (Zac Efron) and Pete Regazolli (Dave Franco) are planning a lot of parties but Mac and Kelly won't go down easy. So the war begins.
REVIEW
Ok. This is the type of comedy not everybody will enjoy. It's vulgar, outrageous, sick and disgusting with toilet humor and there is not much new to enjoy. Most scenes are not funny, you're more grossed out than anything else. On the other hand it's also positively dumb movie, the cast did a good job and some issues are relevant. How to balance activities you loved before as a couple and now you have a baby, new responsibilities, but you don't want to missed old things and be treated like an old person. It's just exaggerated raunchy outrageous adult flick. 3/5
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