This week brings the closing chapters of one of the rarest things in cinema -- a consistently strong trilogy -- in the shape of the lastest installment of one of the most beloved series in recent memory. Not "The Hangover," but "Before Midnight," the closing (?) chapter to Richard Linklater's tale of romance. But we're hopeful that one other perfect trilogy will be coming along before summer's out, in the shape of Edgar Wright & Simon Pegg's Cornetto trilogy, begun with "Shaun of the Dead" and "Hot Fuzz." A new trailer for the third installment "The World's End" is coming tomorrow, but just arriving before that is a new poster, which highlights some of the supporting cast, including Rosamund Pike, Paddy Considine, Martin Freeman and Eddie Marsan. Check it out above.
In other poster news, there's a new one for Woody Allen's fourty-ninth movie, "Blue Jasmine". Whether Allen's quality matches his quantity these days is an open question, but after a string of movies set in different European cities, most notably and successfully "Midnight in Paris", Allen has returned to America to film "Blue Jasmine" in his old stomping grounds of New York and San Francisco, and has brought with him an impressive cast (the 77-year old Allen himself is not appearing, having suggested that his appearance in last year's "To Rome With Love" might be his last). Cate Blanchett stars, backed up by several excellent character actors: the intersection of Allen and Louis C.K. sounds particularly interesting. [The Film Stage]
Over the page, we've also got one-sheets for "Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom" and "Ain't Them Bodies Saints"
Next is the bold, 70s-inflected poster for Justin Chadwick's upcoming Nelson Mandela biopic, "Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom", with Idris Elba in the title role and Naomie Harris as Winnie Mandela. Last time we saw Mandela on screen it was as played by Morgan Freeman in Clint Eastwood's rugby-centric "Invictus", but "Mandela" is intended as a more complete biopic, following the anti-apartheid hero from his childhood, through his activism and imprisonment, and up to his election as President of South Africa. It's an intimidating role, but Elba seems like a good fit for it, and with a largely South African supporting cast, the film should be well-rooted. Expect Oscars, or at least heavy awards campaigning, if the glimpse we got at Cannes is anything to go by. [Yahoo]
Lastly, and most interestingly, a gorgeous painted poster for the gorgeously-titled "Ain't Them Bodies Saints", following on from the gorgeous footage recently released. Excitement, generated at Sundance and now at Cannes too, continues to build for this, David Lowery's directorial debut. Comparisons with Malick abound, perhaps because of star Rooney Mara's upcoming appearance in a Malick movie. There's also a smoky, outlaw hint of Casey Affleck's masterful turn in "The Assassination of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford". With the earthy, tactile poster art, "Ain't Them Bodies Saints" continues to shape up to be one of the year's most interesting titles. Remind yourself of our review from Sundance here. [The Film Stage]
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