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Win Unhallowed Ground On DVD! – Get your hands on the creepy flick

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To celebrate the release of “Unhallowed Ground” – out on DVD 27th July – we have a copy to giveaway!

Having already picked up some nominations and awards at the British Independent Film Festival and the London International Film Festival, Unhallowed Ground is already garnering a reputation as a true gem of the indie scene.

Taking its cues from a classic horror staple – doomed teenagers wandering into a mysterious old building – Unhallowed Ground delivers something genuinely eerie and original. Proof that when it comes to creaky old houses and ancient evil, nobody can match the spooky legacy of British horror.

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To be in with a chance of winning the copy of Unhallowed Ground on DVD that we’ve got to give away, sign in to the site below (or click here to register) and answer the multiple choice question (see below for more details on how to enter). The competition closes on August 8th, 2015, so get answering and good luck!

HOW TO ENTER: This competition is open to all registered Movie Muser members who live in the UK. It’s free to register and obligation free, and once you’ve signed up to the site, you’ll be able to enter any other competitions we run, plus post comments, join in on the forum or even have your own film blog. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. If you’re already a member, sign in below and answer the multiple choice question in the grey box, click enter, and you’re done!

This competition closes at 11.59pm on August 8th, 2015. Competition open to UK residents aged 15 or over. (For general competition terms and conditions, privacy policy and site T&Cs, CLICK HERE)

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Inside Out – Inside the mind with Pixar

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Pixar have consistently delivered some of the greatest animated family movies of the last 20 years. I say family, as not only are these aimed at youngsters, but they also charm adults as well. We have had movies about fish, toys, monsters, cars, balloons and bugs. Now they are going inside your head – literally.

For those who have not seen the trailers or the adverts, the film is centred around five emotions in young girl Riley’s head. These characters represent Sadness, Joy, Fear, Disgust and Anger, all emotions we are familiar with – in fact everyone in the film has these emotions (no more).

However, Riley has a problem as the world she has always known is changing and she’s being forced to uproot and move with her family. This has ramifications on her well-being, with her emotions attempting to guide her through the many changes. Joy (voiced by Amy Poehler) is at the at the helm of the control centre that is Riley’s mind, trying to balance the other emotions, while ensuring that Riley’s life is full of happy memories. And in Joy’s world there can be no sadness.

After a mishap Joy and Sadness are ejected from the control room, leaving Disgust, Fear and Anger in control of Riley’s well-being, which, as you can imagine, turns an otherwise cheery and happy Riley into a moody young girl, whose world seems to crumble around her. In the meantime Joy and Sadness try to get back into the nerve centre, whilst coming across earworms, imaginary friends and abstract thought, as well as dealing with forgotten memories and the like.

The journey all the characters go on is quite touching and familiar to us all. Indeed, at times I was transported back to my childhood. The writing is sharp, the animation is very clever and all the characters/emotions are well realised. However, my problem with this film was that at times I felt at times like I was watching Tinkerbell’s adventures in Candy Crush land, and I got a bit bored.

Like Minions before it – I feel it lost direction, Minions would have been a slicker film if it had not included the new villain and concentrated more on the Minion’s journey through time looking for their villain, just like Inside Out could have been sharper if it concentrated more on the interactions with Riley and her surroundings, with the use of her emotions guiding her.

I also wondered why Riley’s emotions were mixed sex, rather than all the other characters which appeared to have unisex emotions? Was this to help balance out the audience for the film, to ensure it targeted a young male audience as opposed to predominantly a younger female one?

Except for the above, this is a very accessible film for all with a perfect happy ending – as expected. However, this not my favourite Pixar film. In fact, I found the short supporting the main feature – Lava – to be a delightful and sad, romantic, musical number, which delivered more for me personally.

Reviewer: Stephen Sclater

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Full The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 Trailer – Katniss prepares to take down the Capitol

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Youtube has revamped the look of their videos, although we’re presuming that wasn’t done in preparation for the release of the first full The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 Trailer. However the two have coincided, and you can take a look below.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘With the nation of Panem in a full scale war, Katniss confronts President Snow (Donald Sutherland) in the final showdown. Teamed with a group of her closest friends – including Gale (Liam Hemsworth), Finnick (Sam Claflin), and Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) – Katniss goes off on a mission with the unit from District 13 as they risk their lives to stage an assassination attempt on President Snow who has become increasingly obsessed with destroying her. The mortal traps, enemies, and moral choices that await Katniss will challenge her more than any arena she faced in The Hunger Games.’

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 is released in UK cinemas on 19th November 2015.

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Mississippi Grind Trailer – Ryan Reynolds & Ben Mendelsohn go gambling

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Mississippi Grind got a decent reception at Sundance, with critics noting that Half Nelson filmmakers Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck brought the spirit of the 70s to their movie.

Now the trailer has arrived.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Gerry (Mendelsohn) is a talented but struggling poker player about to be swallowed up by his unshakeable gambling habit. But his luck begins to change after he meets the young, charismatic Curtis (Reynolds). Gerry convinces his new lucky charm to hit the road with him, towards a legendary high stakes poker game in New Orleans. The highs and lows unveil the duo’s true characters and motivations, and an undeniable bond forms between them.’

The film is out in the US on September 24th.

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The Muppets Pitch Video – Take a look at what landed them a new TV show

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After finding new life in a two movies, The Muppets are heading back to the place they were born, with a new TV show that will be a sitcom that mixes Kermit & co’s. home life with their work life, in a documentary style that’s a little like Modern Family or The Office.

The show got picked up by ABC in the US after they saw a 10-minute presentation that showed off this slightly more adult-oriented take on the characters. The pitch got plenty of buzz, but it wasn’t originally meant to be seen by the public.

That’s now changed as it’s been released on the internet and you can watch it below. And nicely even though it’s just a pitch, it features the sort of celebrity cameos you’d expect from The Muppets, with the likes of Elizabeth Banks and Topher Grace showing up.

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Spectre Trailer – Daniel Craig’s 007 is back in the first proper look at the Bond adventure

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Nobody was expecting Skyfall to join the billion dollar box office club, but when it did it ensured the 007 got a massive shot in the arm and there was huge amounts of anticipation for the next instalment. The film, Spectre, reunites Daniel Craig with director Sam Mendes.

The first full trailer is now here.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘A cryptic message from the past sends James Bond on a rogue mission to Mexico City and eventually Rome, where he meets Lucia Sciarra (Monica Bellucci), the beautiful and forbidden widow of an infamous criminal. Bond infiltrates a secret meeting and uncovers the existence of the sinister organisation known as SPECTRE.

‘Meanwhile back in London, Max Denbigh (Andrew Scott), the new head of the Centre for National Security, questions Bond’s actions and challenges the relevance of MI6, led by M (Ralph Fiennes). Bond covertly enlists Moneypenny (Naomie Harris) and Q (Ben Whishaw) to help him seek out Madeleine Swann (Léa Seydoux), the daughter of his old nemesis Mr White (Jesper Christensen), who may hold the clue to untangling the web of SPECTRE.

‘As the daughter of an assassin, she understands Bond in a way most others cannot. As Bond ventures towards the heart of SPECTRE, he learns of a chilling connection between himself and the enemy he seeks, played by Christoph Waltz.’

Spectre is set for release in the UK on October 26, 2015, and in the US on November 6, 2015.’

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