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Post by londonstreet on Mar 23, 2007 15:27:56 GMT -5
I've read it on an italian forum about cinema, but I checked better on the net today and the date is not yet listed, even if it's listed for a 2007 release. Here's the link filmup.leonardo.it/sc_seraphimfalls.htm
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Post by Ace on Mar 23, 2007 15:29:20 GMT -5
Thanks. Did you ever get The Matador in Italy?
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Post by londonstreet on Mar 23, 2007 16:56:16 GMT -5
Nope....not even on dvd.....
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Post by Ace on Mar 26, 2007 17:35:53 GMT -5
Video Business: Seraphim Falls By Irv Slifkin 3/26/2007 SONY Street: May 15, Prebook: April 12 A traditional western showcasing 007 and Schindler for star power.
Two Irish actors square off in this old-fashioned western spiked by some intensely violent scenes. A few years after the Civil War, Gideon (Pierce Brosnan), a former Union officer, wanders through Nevada after his sons are killed during the Battle of Antietam. Hot on his trail is Gideon's former Confederate nemesis, Carver (Liam Neeson), and his surly gang. During the cat-and-mouse pursuit, the men encounter railroad workers, outlaws and a duplicitous snake oil saleswoman (Anjelica Huston). Physically impressive throughout but dramatically inert in its early goings, Seraphim Falls plays like a hybrid of The Outlaw Josey Wales, Jeremiah Johnson and Ron Howard's The Missing. Brosnan and Neeson's rivalry makes for the most interesting angle, along with the imposing scenery, but this rugged outing lacks the stylish pizzazz of the aforementioned genre faves.
Shelf Talk: Despite limited theatrical exposure, this title should draw fans of westerns and, in particular, Brosnan, who has always had a strong following—even in non-Bond roles. Retailers can look to recent The Matador and 1999's Grey Owl, his direct-to-video western, as a reminder of Brosnan's ancillary power. Worth noting is the high violence factor befitting a production from Icon, Mel Gibson's company.
Western, color, R (mature themes, language, extreme violence), 115 min., DVD $26.96 Extras: director's commentary, featurette Director: David Von Ancken First Run: L, Jan. 2007, <$1 mil.
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Post by Ace on Apr 1, 2007 19:15:14 GMT -5
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Post by Myrtle Groggins on Apr 8, 2007 20:21:31 GMT -5
Well, my goodness, I passed the Grand Theatre on Johnston Street a zillion times when I was evacuated in Lafayette after Hurricane Katrina. and was on Kaliste Saloom just as much. grrrrrr Now as much as I love Pierce, and I'd love to see him on a large screen, I'm not willing to drive two hours to return to the land of evacuation just to see this film, especially when I can wait a few more weeks and buy the DVD. Why or why have they waited so long to show it in Louisiana? Jeez, people, get a clue! Thanks, Ace, for the info. Myrtle :::::tapping her foot at Hollywood::::
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Post by Rose on Apr 9, 2007 11:29:30 GMT -5
Saw this today at MSN.ca. [] Drinking With the StarsSeraphim Falls’ Bitter Enemies Unite Over a Nice Cabernet - By Anne Brodie entertainment.sympatico.msn.ca/Movies/MoviesAnneBrodie.aspx?cp-documentid=4614358___________________________________ Liam Neeson and Pierce Brosnan are mortal enemies in the epic western Seraphim Falls.
But they made nice as we chatted over a ruby red cabernet sauvignon at the Toronto Hotel Intercontinental bar.
It was strange afternoon – Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony and entourage took over the room, pushing Viggo Mortenson flat up against the bar, and here were these two Irish actors giggling at the absurdity of it.
There were only a few people in the bar and most of us were Canadian, what’s the worst that could happen? One of us says Miss Lopez, kindly get out of my shot?
Okay, Carver and Gideon, Neeson and Brosnan’s post civil war characters. Seraphim Falls is an ambitious two hander, following them track the other across the Great American Plains, from the cold north to the desert dry south, aching to kill each other.
‘It was tough, he was in the water’, said Neeson about an extended sequence of Brosnan being hurled down treacherous mountain rapids.
‘Yup, that was me; we shot in Oregon in January’ says Pierce.’ It was 36 below, cold enough to freeze the ughs off a brass monkey! But we always had big grins on our faces thinking here are two paddies up on horses with pow, pow, pow, it was good!’
‘Pierce’ interjects Neeson. ‘I tried to get plastic cowboys and Indians for my kids, I searched all over New York I was told we don’t say that here. They are Native Americans and homesteaders and we don’t keep them. Where did I get them? Germany, the only country that makes them.’
The action takes place just at the end of the Civil War; Gideon watched helplessly, vowing vengeance as Carver’s troops murdered his family.
‘For me’, says Neeson, ‘these men are broken at the every beginning, damaged men, my guy is a shallow man, no children, his two boys died in battle, the most brutal battle on this planet, sometimes father against son, uncle against uncle, barbaric!
‘You have to remember too, hundreds of thousands of Americans lost their lives in defense of democracy, the country was stripped bare and they are psychologically stripped bare trying to put something together that makes sense. Out of it all comes an act of forgiveness.’
Our interview ended and Neeson took me aside. ‘What did you think of the ending? Was it too much?’
Apparently someone thought so. Seraphim Falls won’t get a theatrical release in Canada. It’s going straight to video May 15th.
But at least the boys had a good time! __________________________________ I'm so bummed, was waiting and waiting to see it here in Canada. Thank goodness we'll have it on DVD though.
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Post by Ace on Apr 9, 2007 11:51:02 GMT -5
Just ridiculous distribution all around, it didn't get to most of the US major markets even in "art houses" (IDP also stopped reporting revenue in early March though it's still playing and opening in new cities and theaters) Sony not IDP had distribution rights for Canada and never bothered even in their larger cities. The official site was bare bones to say the least (after the first two weeks it even stopped bothering saying where the film was opening and playing) , no commercials were played that I saw, newspaper ads were small, they took scant advantage of their star power for scheduled TV appearances, and they didn't even bother to release the trailer until a few weeks before opening.
I'm now wondering how much of a push if any they'll give to the DVD release - though they'd be morons to completely skimp on it they haven't shown themselves to be great marketing geniuses so far.
Ace
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Post by Ace on Apr 11, 2007 15:17:00 GMT -5
The IFCO: Irish Film Censors Office - Seraphim Falls gives a 15A rating (for violence) and lists the release date per the distributor as Aug 8, 2007 The British Rating Board hasn't rated the film yet but has finally rated the trailer. The UK/Irish dates are usually the same date. Though Aug 8th is a Wed and the UK usually releases films on a Friday.
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Post by Ace on Apr 13, 2007 0:01:33 GMT -5
The floating heads poster from Taiwan --- where it's opening April 13th
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Post by Myrtle Groggins on Apr 13, 2007 1:52:51 GMT -5
Interesting Taiwanese poster. Agreed, the marketing and distribution for this film is beyond ridiculous. They should all be fired. Looking forward to watching my DVD. Thanks for all the interviews and reviews postings.
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Post by Ace on Apr 15, 2007 21:48:17 GMT -5
This kind of fits here (at a stretch) so here it goes.
BYRNE KEEPS FIGHTING FOR IRISH WESTERN
Movie star GABRIEL BYRNE will fight for a planned Irish Magnificent Seven movie until his dying day after coming up with the idea over a drink with pal PIERCE BROSNAN. The two Irishmen have been talking about the project for years but have yet to get it off the ground. Byrne says, "I suppose I'll be (aged biblical character) Methuselah by the time it ever happens, we'll be like the seven ancient men of the West. "The idea was to pay tribute to the Irishmen who had such an impact of the West and to give us all the chance to work together. "I was saying to Pierce, 'Just think of the poster: Liam Neeson, Pierce Brosnan, Steven Rea, Gabriel Byrne, Ciaran Hinds, Colin Murphy, Colin Farrell and Cillian Murphy - let's just use all those guys to make a western.' "None of us can ride horses except Pierce but we could get somebody to write the story and do it. It's an ongoing kind of thing where we sit and we have a drink and we say, 'Yeah, it'll be a great thing to do.' and then we don't see each other for six months."
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Post by sparklingblue on Apr 16, 2007 3:41:52 GMT -5
I love the idea and hope they'll get it off the ground eventually.
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Post by Ace on Apr 16, 2007 12:12:57 GMT -5
Yes though this line gives one pause - "None of us can ride horses except Pierce..." That could be a slight drawback. (though Liam did manage admirably in Seraphim Falls)
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Post by sparklingblue on Apr 16, 2007 13:13:38 GMT -5
If the Pierce Brosnan "I'm Irish" rule applies for all of them, they shouldn't have any major problems.
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Post by Ace on Apr 16, 2007 16:57:50 GMT -5
Maybe that just applies to talking to and not riding horses. ;D A couple of DVD reviews: DVD TownDVD Talk
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Post by Lauryn on Apr 16, 2007 17:11:29 GMT -5
Maybe that just applies to talking to and not riding horses. ;D Maybe PB can be the Glenn Ford of the group, relatively speaking. John Wayne was said to be madly jealous of GF for his riding ability. I think Ford was not only a good Western horseman but a fairly decent polo player, too, which gives you an idea of his skill level. Not that the SMA is close to that league -- except in Adri's lovely fanfic ...
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Post by Ace on Apr 16, 2007 18:37:07 GMT -5
When I think of Glenn Ford I always think of the anecdote told in a Brando biography of how Ford thought Brando was stealing his special cookies from back home on the set of Tea House Of The August Moon and broke out in a "Stawberries" moment. Maybe Wayne was behind it all.
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Post by Lauryn on Apr 16, 2007 19:32:33 GMT -5
When I think of Glenn Ford I always think of the anecdote told in a Brando biography of how Ford thought Brando was stealing his special cookies from back home on the set of Tea House Of The August Moon and broke out in a "Stawberries" moment. Maybe Wayne was behind it all. Well, if someone was stealing my special cookies I'd turn into Captain Queeg, too. I always thought it was interesting that Ford would ask to have lines cut from his scripts, a heretical notion for most actors, but he thought you could say as much in four lines as you could in ten. Of course, even more oft told a tale is the one about Robert Mitchum, who when asked what he looked for in a script is alleged to have said "days off." As regards horseback riding I thought Neeson was supposed to have had some modicum of experience before he signed on for Seraphim Falls. Perhaps he was just being a little modest around all the other Irish tenderfoots, LOL!
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Post by Ace on Apr 24, 2007 20:43:56 GMT -5
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