Confidence. It’s a great quality to have, but oddly enough, it’s in short supply on the big screen. Most movie characters are seriously flawed in one way or the other, and they’ll spend most of their time trying to overcompensate. Which can make for a great comedy . . . or tragedy. But here are 7 movies characters that are not lacking in self-esteem one little bit. So if you need a boost, watch them live their best lives and you’ll feel better, I guarantee it: Lisbeth Salander, The Girl … [Read more...]
Beauty & the Beast Opens in Select Places This Friday
Shout! Factory Films' upcoming release BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (LA BELLE ET LA BÊTE) opens in select major markets this Friday. Directed by Christophe Gans and starring Vincent Cassel (Jason Bourne) and Lea Seydoux (Spectre), the film follows the unexpected romance between the youngest daughter of a merchant who has fallen on hard times and the mysterious beast to which her father has become indebted. This modern take on a classic fairy tale delivers a vibrant and captivating cinematic … [Read more...]