English language movies — By MAP on May 31, 2010 at 9:17 am

Circulo de Bellas Artes: Monty Python Film Festival

Led by the likes of Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin the Monty Python movies are some of the most loved and hysterical comedies to ever hit the big screen. These cheeky Brits take on all forms of social satire and have created one of the most devout cult fan bases that you will ever find. From May 25^th until June 6^th the Circulo de Bellas Artes will be presenting all of their films (And Now for Something Completely Different, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Life of Brian, Live at the Hollywood Bowl, The Meaning of Life) in their great film series. For more information click here.

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English language movies — By Daniel Sz. on May 25, 2010 at 12:16 pm

Robin Hood is Ready for His Closeup

One of the oldest and most recurring tales in the Western world—the legend has its origins in the middle ages—gets dressed up 21^stcentury style in Ridley Scotts new film starring Russell Crow and Cate Blanchet. Robin Hood’s evolving presence in cinema is such that it is only surpassed by the image of Sherlock Holmes: he’s been immortalized in the silver screen by Errol Flynn, cartoonized into a Fox by Disney, made a buffoon by Mel Brooks, even interpreted by Kevin Costner. Ridley Scott is known for his work with violent epics and Russell Crow has played more than his share of rough, though, sacrificing heroes, so the film has potential. See if it lives up to it in its original version at Renoir Princesa (click here for tickets) and Cines Yelmo Ideal (click here for tickets).

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English language movies — By Daniel Sz. on May 25, 2010 at 12:12 pm

Two Lovers Premieres in Madrid

Very loosely based on Dostoevsky’s short story White Nights, Two Lovers is at heart a tale about a young man’s inner struggles of choosing between comfortable and easy love and obsessive passion. The great actor Joaquin Phoenix plays Leonard Kraditor, who moves back in to his old Brooklyn home after a failed suicide attempt. There he meets the mysterious and problematic Michelle (Gwyneth Paltrow) as well as the sweet and parent-recommended Sandra (Vinessa Shaw). From there on it’s a serious study into character and love in a film that director James Gray wanted to be solemn and passionate. Playing in its original version at cines Yelmo Ideal ( click here for tickets), cines Princesa and cines Retiro (click here for tickets).

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English language movies — By Daniel Sz. on May 1, 2010 at 12:42 pm

Fantastic Mr. Fox: A Different Kind of Animated Movie

Why is Fantastic Mr. Fox different? For one, it’s shot in old fashion stop action. It’s based on a story by Road Dhal, probably the best that children’s literature has to offer. But the movie is also brought to the screen by Wes Anderson, whose movies are known for finding humor in the odd and their meticulous work with set designs. George Clooney, Meryl Streep and Jason Schwartzman lend their voices to the story of a Fox that can’t conform and has an instinct for stealing chickens. Because it’s based off Dhal you know the villains are going to be twisted people. Now playing in its original version at Cines Princesa, click here to buy tickets.

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English language movies — By Daniel Sz. on April 22, 2010 at 2:26 pm

From Paris With Love Premieres in Madrid

A classic shot ´em up of a movie, From Paris With Love (Desde Paris con Amor) follows a bewildered Jonathan Rhys Meyers and a trigger happy John Travolta wrecking havoc in Paris. A diplomat with a yearning to be a secret agent finally gets the chance to see some action only to then realize that the job—to stop a terrorist attack on Paris, and his new partner may be more than he can handle. Click here to see movie theaters, schedules and buy tickets.

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English language movies — By Daniel Sz. on April 13, 2010 at 1:06 pm

Clive Owen Stars in The Boys Are Back

In ¨The Boys Are Back¨ (Solo Ellos) Clive Owen plays a bereaved father who must raise a household of two kids, one a curios six year old boy and the other a rebellious teen, each in a different stage of youth and with their own conflicts and ambitions. Set in South Australia, the film walks a fine line between drama, comedy, and plain old nostalgia. The film is directed by Scott Hicks and also stars Emma Booth, George MacKay and Laura Fraser. Enjoy the film in its original language at Yelmo Cine Ideal; for information on the theatre and tickets click here.

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English language movies — By Daniel Sz. on April 8, 2010 at 7:11 pm

Green Zone Comes to Madrid

Director Paul Greengrass’ new film, Green Zone, focuses on a military officer who attempts to understand the invasion of Iraq in 2003. Sounds like pretty hefty stuff, but Greengrass—who has directed Matt Damon before in the Bourne Identity series and who has built up a reputation for creating frenetic tension—is likely to bring a good balance between plot substance and a whole lot of explosions and war action. To say this movie is bound to be very critical of the Bush administration is stating the obvious, but this is no Fahrenheit 9/11—after all, if they put Matt Damon in there it must be because he’s going to throw a few punches. The movie is playing at Cines Yelmo Ideal at the Calle del Doctor Cortezo 6.

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English language movies — By Daniel Sz. on April 7, 2010 at 8:56 pm

Now Playing in Madrid: The Book of Eli

Apocalyptic movies seem to be in fashion and the newest one, “The Book of Eli”, comes in the recognizable forms of Denzel Washington and Gary Oldman. Eli (Washington) is a lone warrior with a mission—and not just any mission of course, but one that involves mankind’s only hope. Walking the dry and desolate roads of a destroyed America, Eli must protect his mysterious book from road robbers, psychopaths, weirdoes and all kinds of lawless freaks…Sounds like fun! Catch the film in its original version at Yelmo Cines Ideal.

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English language movies — By Daniel Sz. on March 29, 2010 at 8:47 pm

Cines Ideal Madrid: The Clash of the Titans

Epic special effects and 3D cinema continue to infiltrate popular culture with The Clash of the Titans, which premieres in Madrid on March 31^st. Starring Avatar star Sam Worthington, who plays Zeus’ half human son Perseus, the film takes inspiration from many of Greek mythology’s most celebrated tales to create a modern kick ass action film. Also starring are Liam Neeson as Zeus the king of the gods and Ralph Fiennes as Hades, ruler of the underworld. Watch the film in its original version at Cines Id eal and Cines Renoir.

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English language movies — By MAP on March 22, 2010 at 10:06 pm

Robert Mulligan Retrospective

If you like to watch old Hollywood stars on the big screen, then you should check out the Robert Mulligan retrospective that’s going on now at the Filmoteca. A different Mulligan film runs every day this week at 19:30 p.m. All are films from the 1960s, and actors include: Robert Redford, Nathalie Wood, Steve McQueen, Eva Marie Saint, Rock Hudson, Gena Rowlands, Gregory Peck and Christopher Plummer. Tuesday is Inside Daisy Clover. Wednesday: Up the Down Staircase. Thursday: The Stalking Moon. Friday: The Spiral Road and at 22:15 p.m., Baby the Rain Must Fall. All films are in the original English with Spanish subtitles. For the Full program head here. Tickets 2.50 euros.

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Circulo de Bellas Artes: Monty Python Film Festival

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Robin Hood is Ready for His Closeup

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Two Lovers Premieres in Madrid

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Fantastic Mr. Fox: A Different Kind of Animated Movie

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From Paris With Love Premieres in Madrid

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Clive Owen Stars in The Boys Are Back

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Green Zone Comes to Madrid

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Robert Mulligan Retrospective

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