Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008) – New Cinema Wallpaper of the Day – Woody Allen

blake — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:00:00 +0000

New Cinema Wallpaper of the Day
Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Woody Allen romanticizes one of my favorite cities in the world in Barcelona in his latest film. I can’t wait to see all the locations shot in the film and think the setting of Barcelona should serve as an amazing back drop for its story. If you have never been to Barcelona, I can’t recommend it highly enough from its historic offerings to its fine dining along the Mediterranean coast, there is something for everyone there!

Synopsis:

Vicky and Cristina, two young American girls, go to spend the summer in Barcelona. Vicky (Rebecca Hall) is straight-laced and about to be married. Cristina (Scarlett Johansson) is a free-spirit and very sexually adventurous.

They meet a flamboyant, Spanish artist (Javier Bardem) and his beautiful but insane ex-wife (Penelope Cruz). They all become involved in romantic adventures that are either hilarious or harrowing, depending on your point of view. Barcelona is seen as a very beautiful, romantic city like New York was in the movie, Manhattan.

- Woody Allen

Photography By:
Victor Bello

Image Source:
Official still that used in the original international release of the film.

Related Links:
::: Official Site
::: IMDb Profile

After the Wedding (2006) – Movie Wallpaper – Mads Mikkelsen, Stine Fischer Christensen & Sidse Babett Knudsen

blake — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:00:49 +0000

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The creative fusion of Anders Thomas Jensen and Susanne Bier turn in one of the more memorable family melodrama’s of this decade. IFC Films has this film out on home video and is a highly recommended video rental or purchase. Mads Mikkelsen turns in another stellar performance and Stine Fischer Christensen (who is also great in Echo) really plays her highly emotional and roller coaster role to perfection. Rolf Lassgard is also of note here as he steals nearly every scene he is in with a very gripping portrayal that as much as you want to hate him, you can’t help but ultimately feel sympathy. The in-your-face camera work does take a bit to get used to, but after awhile you won’t realize it and certainly adds more tension to the melodrama throughout.

After the Wedding Synopsis:

Jacob Petersen has dedicated his life to helping street children in India. When the orphanage he heads is threatened by closure, he receives an unusual offer. A Danish businessman, Jorgen, offers him a donation of $4 million dollars. There are, however, certain conditions … Not only must Jacob return to Denmark, he must also take part in the wedding of Jorgen’s daughter. The wedding proves to be a critical juncture between past and future and catapults Jacob into the most intense dilemma of his life.

Amazon.com Link:
Buy the After the Wedding DVD

Photography By:
Ole Kragh-Jacobsen

Image Source:
Official stills that were used in the original international release of the film.

Related Links:
::: Official US Site
::: IMDb Profile

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Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008) – New Cinema Wallpaper of the Day – Woody Allen

After the Wedding (2006) – Movie Wallpaper – Mads Mikkelsen, Stine Fischer Christensen & Sidse Babett Knudsen