Irvine Welsh's ECSTACY Coming To DVD & Blu-Ray This August

From the writer of Trainspotting Irvine Welsh's Ecstacy coming to the UK&Ireland This August courtesy of Kaleidoscope Home Entertainment on Blu-Ray & DVD. Starring Adam Sinclair, Kristin Kreuk, Billy Boyd, Natalie Brown, Carlo Rota, Ashley Pover, Olivia Andrup Ecstasy is a twisted tale that explores the euphoric highs and the devastating lows of a chemical romance.

Lloyd (Sinclair) is on top of the world – beautiful girls, great club sounds, and a never ending supply of the love drug, sustained by a smuggling sideline for the local drug boss. But when he meets Heather (Kreuk) he is forced to question if the love he feels is real or just another chemical high.  Cracks start to appear in his world as he realises he wants out.  If he can just pull off one last job, he’ll be free.

 A gritty tale of love and seduction, with a pulsating soundtrack at its heart, featuring Tiesto, Coldplay, Orbital, Paul Oakenfold and Primal Scream, Ecstasy comes to DVD & Blu-ray 20 August 2012.

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Cinehouse Going Dot.co.uk, Reviewers, Anime, Horror Writers Wanted

This weekend it's time to give Cinehouse it's deserved upgrade. This Sunday (possibly Monday) Cinehouseuk.blogspot.com will soon become cinehouse.co.uk after nearly 3 years in existence(3 years this September) the blog deserves its early birthday present.  So keep your eyes opened for the change(eye on facebook page too for updates) , then upgrade your bookmarks. With new upgrade comes opportunities to join the team, so we're recruiting!

Are you passionate about film?Especially World Cinema, Independent, Arthouse, Cult & Classic film, Anime?  Do you get a little agitated when you read reviews which you don’t agree with? Are you looking for a platform to showcase your own views? Then Cinehouse  is the site for you!
We’re currently looking to join our team; reviewers & writers.

You will be able to attend preview screenings, premiers (London), watch DVD/Blu-Ray, attend film festivals, film related events, write articles and write in the knowledge that your views are your own and will be respected.

So where do I sign up?  Fill in the small contact form tell us a little about yourself, why you want to join us and if you’ve done some reviews (or articles if writer only) send us links to some examples of your previous work.

If you’re just interested in helping write some film related articles & features, attend interviews also please do get in touch as well, we’d love to hear from you too!

Joining the team at cinehouse will give you opportunities to write for The Peoples Movies too. Here's some area we love you to get involved in...


Reviewers – reviewing the latest cinema releases to latest in the best (and worst) of DVD, Blu Ray releases, also a chance to review short films and at film festivals.
Writers -  Show off passion for film&cinema with creating engaging, factual, informative articles, features, retrospectives and you can even make them funny most of all be creative. You can have a chance to create a regular column.
Interviewers – A chance to interview actors, filmmakers, upcoming talent face to face or on phone and when things are quiet create posts from existing interviews from great sources or attend press conferences.
Anime writers – review the latest anime releases (we work with MVM, Manga Entertainment, Studio Canal), post trailers,latest  news in various formats from daily, weekly even monthly.
Horror Writers – bring us the latest trailers, news  and review a few films from the horror world. Present a weekly/monthly at the peoples movies and daily at cinehouse.
News Hunters – Post the latest news, gossip, trailers, clips from top film sites

So where do you sign up?  Simple.

Send us a email, with a message telling us about yourself, what areas you would like to get involved in, what you can bring to the site. If you have worked on websites before 2 examples of your work will be good too.

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Filmbar70's Rare (and remastered!) screening of QUEENS OF EVIL

Thursday 26^th July, Roxy Bar & Screen

Filmbar70 present…

Queens of Evil (Cervi ’70)

£5 (£2.50 Roxy members) 

(advance tickets here)

Filmbar70 proudly presents a masterpiece of early ‘70s Italian genre cinema, the stylish, sexy and enchanting ‘Queens of Evil’. Worshipped by cult cinema aficionados but rarely seen, ‘Queens of Evil’ previously has suffered from poorly presented releases. Filmbar has set the matter straight to present the very best print available – remastered by our own fair hands.

Starring Ray Lovelock, the sexiest leading Italian man of the ‘70s, and a trio of very lovely ladies indeed, furnished with some dazzling set-design, unafraid to tackle the issues of the time and unabashedly romantic, ‘Queens of Evil’ is the quintessential Filmbar experience. And, of course, Mr Eldiabolik and his World of Psychotronic Soundtracks will be on hand to spin the very best of Italian psychedelia… 

David is a man in search of freedom. Roaming the countryside upon his trusty motorbike, in flight from the hypocrisies of this venal age, he has found peace in solitude, a peace to be torn asunder when a bizarre roadside encounter ends with lethal consequences. Taking refuge in the barn of a remote lakeside cottage, he is discovered by the owners the following dawn. But this is no rude awakening, for the denizens of this secluded haven just happen to be three unfeasibly glamorous women. Entranced, mystified and enchanted, David foregoes his quest to enjoy the raptures and rural idyll of these solitary women, falling first for their uncomplicated, care-free way of life, then falling headlong into their arms. But this garden of Eden may prove to be other than it pertains to be, for these women seek nocturnal communion with a shadowy figure and gather for strange, fire lit ceremonials, leading David to question the secret behind these bewitching temptresses. The answer will test David’s integrity, ideals and even his very existence…

Doors open 7:30pm

Programme begins 8pm
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God Bless America DVD Review

★★★1/2☆

Is there any better fantasy than using a baby as a clay pigeon? The shrill screaming silenced by the sound of a pump-action shotgun unloading into the small fleshy blob, erupting in a truly outrageous amount of blood is enough to make one squirm with joy a coax out a child-like giggle from the viewer. This may be a bit morbid for some but that’s exactly why director and writer Bobcat Goldthwait makes this the first scene of his new feature God Bless America. The audience can decide immediately whether they’re in for the ride or need to run back to the ticket office to demand a refund.

Syracuse, NY. Frank (Joel Murray) is having a bit of a rough time. Frank lives alone tormented my persistent, sharp headaches and neighbours that do little more than regurgitate the mindless garbage that flow into their home through the television. At work he must hear more of this dribble from his co-workers. His attempt at some happiness is refused when his daughter decides he is no fun and isn’t worth spending time with unless she get’s something out of it. His ex-wife does little more than cater to the girls every whim, which in turn is shaping this little monster’s future outlook on life. As if all this wasn’t enough his apathetic doctor has just informed him of an inoperable tumour growing inside Frank’s brain while negotiating the specifics of his new automobile on a mobile phone.

Given up on the world, Frank finds his old service weapon and prepares for his suicide. As his tongue tastes the coolness of the barrel, reality television spews from the set and Frank has an epiphany. There are many people who deserve to die so if he’s going to die anyway he should at least take a few others out before his time has come. After killing one of the brats from MTV’s My Super Sweet Sixteen, Roxy (Tara Lynne Barr) a fellow schoolmate and loather of douchebags teams up with Frank to murder anyone and everyone who deserves to die.

The concept of this film is brilliant in its simplicity. Who hasn’t thought to themselves about someone deserving some sort of physical violence inflicted on them because of their personality or behaviour? Maybe not murder but this is a movie after all and waiting for karma to step in and do its thing doesn’t make for entertaining films. A particularly engrossing scene plays out in a cinema with a group of noisy teens that is sure to please all cinephiles.

The main point of the film is we could all find ourselves at the end of Frank’s pistol, including the likes of Frank and Roxy. If you’re someone who cannot fathom this notion then this film isn’t for you. At times Frank’s message of decency and working for real connections with people rather than virtual ones does feel like it’s being forced on you, it’s not necessarily wrong. Today it does seem as though people don’t take the time to form their own opinions on what’s going on in the new and around the world and simply regurgitate whatever they hear on TV or social media outlets.

It may be a little bit of the old man shouting, “Get of my lawn you damn kids,” but the story coaxes you into caring about these characters and supporting their not-unreasonable cause. The spoiled girl is allowed to die because Frank and Roxy take the time to kill the God-Hates-Fags group. If the hated by all groups at least get what’s coming to them, it’s easier to get away with killing a young girl who is truly horrible in her own right. Frank and Roxy bond over a game of Russian Roulette using an inflated balloon as their bullet, submitting themselves — at least figuratively — to the same rampage their inflicting on their victims.

With all the murdering and smiling faces, it should be easy to remember this is a sort of fantasy film. Of course these characters are insane for wanting to kill everyone who is involved in or watches reality television but isn’t this why we have the movies? Don’t we want to escape from what’s going on around us and live in a universe where we can put a bullet in heads of bigots and selfish people? Shouldn’t we be asking ourselves why the Kardashian’s are famous? It is a one-joke premise sort of film but the joke is always changing its shape. The dry humour blends well with the narrative’s message altering God Bless America from a statement to a question. Who knows, maybe the world could use a new Mickey and Mallory Knox for the social networking generation.

David Rowley

Stars:Joel Murray, Tara Lynne Barr
Director: Bobcat Goldthwait
Release:9th July 2012 (UK DVD)
Rating: 15 (UK)
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V/H/S Goes Green In New Trailer

One of the big highlights of last month was the British Premier of Horror Anthology V/H/S giving some life back in the old dog called Found footage. We prefer to call it Horror Anthology than found footage, Last month we brought you the film's red band and International trailers  and tonight we go green band for the film's theatrical trailer which is still terrifying as its red band counterpart!

V/H/S is the horror bastard child of upcoming horror directors Ti West (House Of The Devil, The Innkeepers), Adam Wingard and Simon Barret (A Horrible Way To Die), David Bruckner (The Signal), Joe Swanberg (Silver Bullets), Glenn McQuaid (I Sell The Dead). The premise of the story is about a gang of  criminals who are hired to break into a house to steal a VHS tape. To find the tape the gang must trawl through the large collection tapes on offer  watching them one by one watching everything from masked killers, vivisection, sexy female vampire, lots of blood, screaming and did I say screaming? Wishing they probably never watched them!

The film is hyping up horror fans worldwide and we got a sample of the frenzy at Edinburgh  (read our review)when we reviewed it and thankfully it's living up to it's scartastic reputation. Since those previous trailers we still don't have an UK&Irish release date however we have found out, it's looking like Momentum Pictures maybe bringing this gem to Blightly  probably around the same time as USA (October 5th) however if your going to next month's Film4 Frightfest August 24th the film will play.

When a group of petty criminals is hired by a mysterious party to retrieve a rare piece of found footage from a rundown house in the middle of nowhere, they soon realize that the job isn't going to be as easy as they thought. In the living room, a lifeless body holds court before a hub of old television sets, surrounded by stacks upon stacks of VHS tapes. As they search for the right one, they are treated to a seemingly endless number of horrifying videos, each stranger than the last. 

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The Shakespeare Collection DVD Review

★★★★☆

For those looking for a handy introduction to the televised works of Shakespeare's finest plays with iconic British Thespians, then this collection will certainly deliver. Featuring the Bard's best work including MacBeth, Romeo & Juliet, Twelfth Night and King Lear.

Many viewers are often aware of the thespian background to many of Britain's most loved character actors like Ian McKellen, Patrick Magee and Judi Dench - but few have been lucky enough to watch these stars performing the plays that helped them make their names. The Shakespeare Collection gives viewers a glimpse into these performances, showcasing the undeniable talent of all involved.

MacBeth stars Sir Ian McKellen and Dame Judi Dench in the roles of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, in this haunting tale of ambition, deception and twisted prophecy. Trevor Nunn stages this 1979 Philip Casson TV adaptation, which has often been cited as the perfect adaptation of MacBeth. Steeped in brooding atmosphere and championed by strikingly emotive performances from McKellen and Dench, this is bare bones MacBeth, stripped back to its core - a truly unforgettable production.

Also included is a 1976 adaptation of Romeo & Juliet starring Christopher Neame and Ann Hasson, as well as a host of much loved British character actors including Christopher Biggins, Patsy Byrne (Blackadder II's Nursie) and Simon MacCorkindale. The talent of the leads may pale in comparison to the powerhouse performances of McKellen and Dench in MacBeth, but Neame and Hasson both deliver solid performances. Romeo & Juliet focuses more on lavish settings and the adaptation may lack of the emotional punch of Shakespeare's play. However, it is still faithfully carried out and an interesting opportunity for viewers to see the source material carried out so meticulously.

Kenneth Branagh's 1988 adaptation of Twelfth Night is perhaps the most fun of all the adaptations included. This is a farcical tale of mistaken identity and the chaos that ensues from it, set against a backdrop of secrets and desire. Branagh's adaptation has kept the intimacy of a smaller theatrical production, proving to be a warm, amusing and thoroughly engaging watch - masterfully carried out with Branagh's traditional precision and eye for detail.

The final feature included in the collection is Tony Davenall's 1974 adaptation of King Lear starring underrated Irish talent, Patrick Magee. King Lear centres around an ageing monarch who decides to split his estate between two of his three daughters. This tale of spiralling madness grips through Magee's intense and grandiose performance as Lear in this well crafted and Thames Television Production, which also boasts the expected lavish sets and costumes.

The Shakespeare Collection is a thoroughly worthwhile watch for those seeking an introduction to Shakespeare or simply wishing to relive some of the playwright's finest creations. Featuring magnificent performances from some of Britain's most loved acting talents and most respected figures in the world of theatre, The Shakespeare Collection is a near perfect compilation.

Andrew McArthur

Stars: Ian McKellen, Judi Dench, Richard Briers , Patrick Magee
Directors: Phillip Casson, Joan Kemp-Welch, Kenneth Branagh , Tony Davenall
Certificate: PG (UK)
Release: 16th July 2012 (UK DVD)

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TOTAL RECALL (1990) Blu-Ray Review

★★★★☆

On July 16 comes the release of Total Recall, Ultimate Rekall Edition on triple play; a digitally restored version of director Paul Verhoeven’s sci-fi classic. Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as Douglas Quaid, the year is 2084 and the third world war has come and gone. The planet Mars has been colonized, and it plagues the dreams of Quaid, who constantly ponders visiting it. Alternatively to this he is given the choice of memory implants to trick him into thinking he has been there, but as Quaid begins this process, his world takes on a new twisted and unexpected turn.

Also starring Sharon Stone, Michael Ironside and Ronny Cox; Total Recall can still be considered a great work of science fiction cinema since its original release in 1990. Although visually it does seem slightly dated in comparison to other dystopian films such as Blade Runner, its underlying themes of world politics, posthumanism and biotechnology remain as relevant as ever in today’s postmodern age.

Schwarzenegger is impressive as our action hero, combining humorous one-liners with great combat sequences. Total Recall manages to combine comedy, action and real issues of science which will please fans who already cherish the film and fascinate newcomers alike.

This new edition also features much new material, such as making of and special effects featurettes and a commentary from Verhoeven and Schwarzenegger

Sophie Stephenson

Rating:18
UK Release Date: 10th July 2012 (Cinema, Limited Release) 16th July, 2012 (Blu-Ray Special Edition)
Directed by:Paul Verhoeven
Cast:Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rachel Ticotin, Sharon Stone, Ronny Cox, Michael Ironside
Buy:Total Recall (Triple Play Steelbook Edition) [Blu-ray]

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Anyone For Dinner? ELFIE HOPKINS UK DVD/Blu-Ray News

Who are the neighbours having for dinner?

 JAIME WINSTONE (Made in Dagenham, Kidulthood) stars in Elfie Hopkins and This August courtesy of  Kaleidoscope Home Entertainment on DVD & Blu Ray. ELFIE HOPKINS - an animal-loving slacker, stoner, and wannabe detective, living in a sleepy hunting village.  Haunted by the death of her mother, Elfie seeks solace from the old school detectives in The Maltese Falcon and Chinatown. She entertains herself by investigating the villagers and upsetting everyone with her imaginative allegations.

Things get serious however with the arrival of trendy city dwellers, the Gammons, who weave seductive tales of adventure and entice the villagers with offers of exotic hunting holidays around the world.  Elfie smells a rat - her mundane existence is about to be blown apart. Blood quickly starts to spill, and it’s no longer just the blood of animals. Elfie discovers the villagers are disappearing and when she finally uncovers the truth, it’s darker than she could ever have imagined… 

Also starring ANEURIN BARNARD (We’ll Take Manhattan), RUPERT EVANS (Hellboy), STEVEN MACKINTOSH (Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels) and British acting legend and father of Jaime RAY WINSTONE (Sexy Beast, Snow White & the Huntsman), ELFIE HOPKINS comes to DVD & Blu-ray 13 August with a host of extras including a Making Of documentary, deleted scenes and original short “Little Munchkin” directed by RYAN ANDREWS. Stay tuned for our review of the film and a chance to win Elfie Hopkins on DVD.  

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Watch Trailers For Filipino Fantasy SAVING SALLY

Over the years there's been a number of films that have combined live action with animation like Mary Poppins, Who framed Roger Rabbit  Quietearth have spotted this awesome live action-animation SAVING SALLY. Been described as a love story involving boy, girl and lots of monsters and in this there's lots of monsters. The romantic comedy (yes romcom but there's no Katherine Heigl in this!) has been in the works for years working on a blue screen using real actors combining it with 2d animations and yes it may not look in a style or some would argue same quality as those but here at Cinehouse we love what we see from this film. 3 trailer below so do enjoy!

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Saving Sally Trailer # 1 from Avid Liongoren on Vimeo.

Who Said Chinese Can't be Naughty, Trailer For Pang Ho-Cheung's VULGARIA

This is not a post about Bulgaria or that fictional country from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang but the trailer for Hong Kong film maker Pang Ho-Cheung's latest adventure VULGARIA. Cheung is no stranger to Cinehouse as we last read about him with Love In A Puff, Dream Home (wai dor lei ah yut ho) and fresh from Hong Kong Film Festival Vulgaria proving he's one of Hong Kong's most intriguing film makers.  When it comes to raunchy, sexual references in Asian cinema it tends to come from Japan but occasionally elsewhere like Hong Kong and this film has sexy nurses, maids and a mule with plenty of wash your mouth with soap dialogue and sexy jokes prove this might be funny film. So don't judge a book by its cover or in this case film title, yes its naughty but potentially one of the funniest sex comedies from Asia in a while.


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