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Yahoo
16 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Elizabeth Olsen Navigates an Afterlife Love Triangle in ‘Eternity' Trailer
In the A24 film Eternity, Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) is a woman of her word. When she married her husband Larry (Miles Teller), the phrase 'till death do us part' meant something to her. It meant something to her first husband Luke (Callum Turner), too, but his life being claimed while he was away at war assured it was a short-lived agreement. What Joan didn't anticipate, however, was that her promise to both men would extend to the afterlife. In the latest Eternity trailer, Larry arrives at the junction, essentially a train platform where souls can decide where they want to spend the rest of eternity. They have one week to make their decision. Larry is thrilled when he reunites with Joan, knowing they can make the choice together. But Luke has been waiting decades to do the same. 'I never dreamt you this clearly,' Joan tells Luke, who says she's exactly how he's dreamt her during all of their years apart. More from Rolling Stone 'Sorry, Baby' Wants to Introduce You to Eva Victor, Superstar 'Materialists': Dakota Johnson Knows You Deserve the Best Soulmate Money Can Buy 'Bring Her Back' Proves the 'Talk to Me' Guys Aren't One-Hit Wonders 'I've just been reunited with both of my dead husbands and I have to pick where to spend eternity,' Joan says, overwhelmed and torn. From there, the afterlife romance olympics begin. Luke has all of the slick one-liners and the advantage of 67 years of practice. Larry, on the other hand, has high hopes and his fingers crossed. The choice is up to Joan, but it won't be an easy one. 'It's real fun,' Olsen told Extra about the film earlier this year. 'It's a callback to Billy Wilder films. I think it's gonna be a special romantic comedy that we're all really proud of. I'm excited for it to come out this year.' Eternity is scheduled for theatrical release in November. The film written by Pat Cunnane and director David Freyne also stars Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Olga Merediz, and John Early. Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Best 'Saturday Night Live' Characters of All Time Denzel Washington's Movies Ranked, From Worst to Best 70 Greatest Comedies of the 21st Century Solve the daily Crossword
Scotsman
17 hours ago
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- Scotsman
Film reviews: Bring Her Back Late Shift
Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Building on the promise of their breakthrough horror film Talk to Me, Australian directors Danny and Michael Philippou kick things up several notches with Bring Her Back, a gnarly slice of contemporary gothic horror featuring a terrifying performance by Sally Hawkins. Bring Her Back | Contributed Riffing on her normally kooky demeanour, Hawkins digs deep to play Laura, a grieving foster mother who takes in the visually impaired Piper (Sora Wong) and her older half-brother Andy (Billy Barratt) when Andy's father dies suddenly and horrifically. Laura's still raw with grief from the loss of her own blind daughter in a tragic accident, but her former job as a therapist means she's well placed to present herself as a source of salvation for Piper without raising red flags, something the Philippou brothers milk for all its worth as Andy starts to fear for the safety of both his sister and their strange new adoptive brother Oliver (Jonah Wren Phillips). Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Although Oliver does wince-inducing things with cats, melons and knives, the palpable air of dread emanating from Laura as she gaslights her new charges adds a psychological dimension that's just as intense. There's an overarching mythology at play here too, one parsed out in grainy video clips of cult-like rituals that start coming together in the film's final third. But it's really Hawkins' performance that makes this so unnerving. Decked out in an array of non-threatening knitwear, Hawkins is good at making Laura seem just off-kilter enough that when the extremes of despair to which grief has driven her are finally revealed, she elicits almost as much pity as fear. Late Shift | KEYSTONE There's more nerve-wracking tension in Late Shift, a precision engineered medical procedural following a nurse over the course of a particularly trying evening shift in a Swiss hospital. Played by the brilliant German actor Leonie Benesch (The Teachers' Lounge), this is the preternaturally composed Floria who, nevertheless, finds herself stretched to breaking point on an understaffed surgical ward rapidly filling up with difficult patients. Although writer/director Petra Volpe's workplace drama is schematically designed to highlight the often thankless plight of the nursing profession, both she and Benesch imbue it with enough visual and character-driven grace notes that it avoids preachiness. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Sticking with Switzerland, animation maverick Claude Barras (My Life as a Courgette) returns with Savages, another French language stop-motion marvel dealing with tricky themes in an accessible way. Set in Borneo, it revolves around a young girl with indigenous heritage who's simultaneously awakened to the plight of her ancestors and the consequences of deforestation when she witnesses government contractors orphan a baby orangutang as they clear the land for a palm oil plantation.
Hype Malaysia
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
'Bring Her Back' Review: Unnerving Thrill Ride About Grief That You Just Can't Tear Eyes Off
Horror is an old genre, arguably as old as cinema itself. In that timeframe, moviemakers have found various ways to scare folks – some hate the experience, others live for it. Naturally, filmmakers have experimented with varying techniques and sub-genres, ranging from extraterrestrial, slasher and gore, to torture porn, eldritch horror, and so on. If you're an avid horror enjoyer, you've probably seen it all and have probably even grown numb to it. But have you ever seen how terrifying a mother's love can be? That is the core theme of 'Bring Her Back,' which sees the brothers Danny and Michael Philippou return to the directorial seat for another supernatural psychological horror that is meant to disturb. while dealing with an emotional gutpunch. It stars Billy Barratt, Sora Wong, Sally Hawkins, and Jonah Wren Phillips who help deliver an unforgettable (for better or for worse) cinematic experience that we can't help but feel hypnotised by. The film follows Andy (Barratt) and Piper (Wong), step-siblings who were moved to foster care following the accidental death of their father. Andy wishes to be Piper's legal guardian so they won't be separated, but due to him being only 17 years old, the two are instead put in the care of Laura (Hawkins), an eccentric former counsellor who experienced the loss of her daughter. Following the tragedy, Laura adopted another child named Oliver (Philips), a mute boy with an odd mark under his right eye. As the film goes on, the two protagonists find out that their adoptive family isn't what it seems. What follows is a nail-biting series of events loaded with deceit, grief, and anger that will make you question the conventional villain role in a film, and has enough emotional charge that might even force a tear or two out of you. 'Bring Her Back' is a unique film in every sense of the word. Rather than showcasing the gore or the horror to us, it first establishes the relationship between the characters and how close they really are. From crude jokes to even secret codes, the bond between Billy and Sora is real and gripping – to the point it becomes the very glue that holds the film together outside of the actual horror elements. You root for them so badly that when you see them being torn apart, it actively hurts you to some extent. Billy's Andy is a troubled young adult who has a record of misconduct in hopes of getting attention from his late father. On the other hand, Sora's Piper was heavily favoured by the stepfather, receiving all the attention he could muster. Despite this, the two still put their father's favouritism aside in favour of their still-alive relatives, step-siblings or otherwise. Naturally, being the main antagonist of the film, Sally's Laura is the main source of the tension, as she does her best to separate the two. Her grief and her desire to be the mother to her lost daughter again are the driving forces as to why she is doing this, as well as a laundry list of other crimes. Because of the already established dynamic of the film, a part of us just wants to punch her in the eye when she tries to separate the two step-siblings. However, she is the rare antagonist that we can't help but empathise with as the film progresses. Through Hawkins's sheer acting prowess, we can't help but feel bad for her character, who only wants her daughter back and is desperate enough to try anything in order to achieve it. Her pain is visceral and potent, so potent, in fact, that you can feel it through the screen. It doesn't try to justify her actions and what she is doing is horrible, but you still understand why she is doing it, to some degree. Her anger and desire to be a mom again are crystallised in Oliver, Laura's foster son. The strange child is played masterfully by Phillips. His unnerving and terrifying performance is the main reason why this film is classified as horror. From the jarring way he eats his fruits to his unhinged and violent mannerisms, he is a force to be reckoned with as a boy and as a little monster. Many images are left imprinted on our minds as we recall this movie for this review, and more than half of them are Phillips' performance. We dare not say more, as it's something that needs to be witnessed without warning or filter. However, for all the praise it's received, there are still gaps in the film. For one thing, you can make the argument that it's not really horror, as it feels more like a supernatural thriller. A majority of the film is largely focused on escalating the suspense and tension of the film, and not much on the horror, though that is subjective to the moviegoer. The horror aspect is largely defined by how uneasy this film makes you and how it does its best to burrow under your skin; it systematically lowers your guard with images of siblings getting along and near misses to deliver the oppressive tension that sucks the hope out of you. Despite this, the film is still hopeful, albeit on a bittersweet note. This movie is a rollercoaster of emotions, from heartwarming bonding to supernatural and otherworldly scares and even some light-hearted comedy that will captivate as much as it will terrify you. It is a complex web that grabs your heart and tears it up thanks to its various themes and the complicated relationships between each character. Another strength of 'Bring Her Back' is its otherworldly ability to communicate directly with the audience about grief and loss, pulling us further into its gripping story. By the end of it, it asks those who are still mourning the dead to let go and live in their stead. Overall, 'Bring Her Back' is a gut-wrenching film that will tug on your heartstrings – from exploring strong familial ties to the deep-seated grief of those mourning a lost loved one, this movie will shake you to your core. The beating heart of this horror flick is the four main cast members whose collective performance sends shivers down our spines and tears down our eyes. To say it is a powerful piece that needs further analysis by experts is a massive understatement, and needs to be experienced firsthand. 'Bring Her Back' Arrives In Theatres On 31st July.
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Bring Her Back isn't outright scary, it's a painful slow burn
Horror fans in the UK have had a long wait for the Philippou brothers' latest film UK horror enthusiasts have been eagerly awaiting the release of the Philippou brothers' latest cinematic offering. The directorial duo first made their mark with 2023's Talk To Me, a film that successfully translated the high-energy production style of their wildly popular RackaRacka YouTube channel to the big screen. It was a match made in heaven. Talk To Me was snappy, ultra-violent and absolutely terrifying, and widely considered one of the best modern horror films out there. Naturally, expectations were set high for their newest film Bring Her Back, which premiered in UK cinemas today (July 26). Despite being written concurrently with their debut film and set within the same grim universe, this film takes a very different approach. While Talk To Me delivered smart, large-scale scares and eerie moments that had viewers clutching their light switches at night, Bring Her Back left what its predecessor did best at the front door and instead mastered something else: creeping dread. Without revealing too much, the plot centres around partially-sighted young girl Piper (Sora Wong) and her brother Andy (Billy Barratt), who are placed into foster care following their father's death, reports the Daily Star. Their foster mother Laura (Sally Hawkins) is fun, cool and slightly eccentric. She also keeps her other child Oliver (Jonah Wren Phillips) confined to a room and has drawn a large white circle around her entire property which she regularly maintains. There's no prizes for guessing that something is amiss with Laura, and the situation at home begins to unravel rather dramatically, all unfolding with impeccable pacing. It never lags or feels sluggish; instead, it engulfs you completely until you suddenly realise your bum has gone numb in the cinema seat and the snacks are all gone. For me, it didn't deliver the same impact as Talk To Me, but that was never its intention. Bring Her Back isn't a sequel (we're still eagerly awaiting that), but a film that prioritises adolescent struggles, betrayal and family drama over outright terror. Oh, and some truly disgusting lingering visuals too. Let's be clear, Bring Her Back is a horror film, but primarily it's a film about grief and the monsters it can unleash within us. Holding a mirror up at the audience is an effective tool, even more so when it reflects our darkest parts.
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Bring Her Back viewers have just made a huge realisation about the cast
The Philippou brothers' new horror hits cinemas today Bring Her Back arrives in UK cinemas today (July 26) and chronicles the grim tale of two siblings who are placed with a foster mother still mourning her own late daughter. Brother duo Danny and Michael Philippou are the masterminds behind the blockbuster, marking their second cinema outing following 2023's smash hit, Talk To Me. Their latest offering was penned simultaneously with their debut and exists within the same fictional world, though it doesn't function as a direct sequel. The ensemble features acting legend Sally Hawkins (Shape of Water) leading the charge, alongside emerging Australian talent Sora Wong and Jonah Wren Phillips (Sweet Tooth), plus Billy Barratt (Kraven the Hunter). Since the Philippou siblings hail from Australia, they habitually locate their productions Down Under and have their performers adopt the local dialect. Yet audiences are only now discovering that two of Bring Her Back's leading stars are actually British. Sally, amongst the most recognisable faces in the line-up, originates from London, whilst Billy, who portrays Andy, is also a Londoner and happens to be the grandson of Welsh musical icon Shakin' Stevens, reports the Mirror. Spectators have been utterly astounded by the duo's authentic Australian pronunciations and flocked to Reddit to express their astonishment after hearing their genuine voices during interviews. "Holy s*** she's [Sally] not Australian? I'm Aussie and she reminded me of so many teachers, social service, councillor types I've known," wrote one viewer. Another commented: "I'm Aussie and her accent was flawless. Absolutely flawless." A third viewer expressed their astonishment, saying: "Sally Hawkins I recognised eventually, never would have known if I hadn't seen her before though. Billy Barratt though, I didn't clock at all. We need to start airlifting their dialect coaches to set whenever a script calls for an Australian character." Another cinema enthusiast chimed in with praise, remarking: "I knew Sally Hawkins was British, but when Billy Barratt spoke in interviews it completely shocked me. His accent was so good." The film's performances have garnered widespread acclaim, particularly Sally's portrayal of foster mum Laura, leaving audiences deeply impressed. During a chat with directors Danny and Michael, Sally opened up about what attracted her to the role. She enthused about the script, saying: "Your writing is so - it's just so real," and "It didn't feel like it was one genre or another, it just feels like really good storytelling." Sally also praised the directors' approach, adding: "It's rare for filmmakers to be that collaborative and free, and I always felt very supported and also trusted with your baby."
