简介：In the time of Counter-Reformation, a miller and his son come under investigation by a priest of the Inquisition, when rumors spread that their prosperity comes from working with the Devil. The Devil's Trap is a film directed by František Vláil, based on a novel by Alfréd Technik, adapted by František A. Dvorák and Miloš Kratochvíl. It was the first of three historical dramas that Vláil made during the Czech New Wave (technically he isn't really a part of the New Wave, however these films were made during the same era of artistic freedom), preceding his more well known Marketa Lazarová (1967) and Valley of the Bees (1968). Set in the late 16th Century during the Catholic Reformation, in the Moravian Karst, situated in what is now the Eastern Czech Republic, it tells the tale of a miller (Vítezslav Vejrazka), and his son Jan (Vít Olmer), who come under suspicion and are investigated by a Jesuit priest of the Inquisition (Miroslav Macháchek), when rumors of witchcraft are spread by the local regent (Cestmír Randa), who is jealous of the miller's prosperity and degree of respect among the local populace. As expected from Vláil, this film is a stunning experience all the way through. From the opening shot, an ominous manipulation of perspective with a close up of a mangled figure of Christ dominating the foreground against a tiny figure in black walking along the horizon, to the breathtaking confrontational finale inside the vast stalactite filled Karst caverns, it is a wonderful display of visual mastery. Maybe not quite as impressive as Marketa Lazarová, but still full of astonishing imagery. As seen from unique angles and distinct points of view which highlight the director's remarkable sense of awareness of framing, motion, and positioning on the emotional and dramatic tone of the scene. The most memorable being a repeated shot where the camera is suspended and launched with speed through the air towards the miller's door. The story here is a simple one and I would say more accessible than his later works. With a conventional structure emphasized as much by its plot and characters, than by its expressionistic cinematography or authentic historical detail. The events play out without much surprise, and there is a strong underlying, almost supernatural, mysterious aspect that is left unresolved, in fact barely explored, which is slightly disappointing, but only because it's so fascinating that I wish there was more. Acting is great all around. Particularly the villains Miroslav Macháchek as the priest, casting a sinister and imposing shadow wherever he goes, and Cestmír Randa as the weasel like regent behind all the persecution. While Vít Olmer brings a charismatic leading man presence in his role as the miller's son Jan, in love with the lovely orphan girl Martina (Karla Chadimová), who becomes a dangerous object of rivalry between Jan and other young men of the village. The film also features the evocative music of Zdenk Liška (perhaps the most prolific composer of the Czech New Wave). In this his second of eleven collaborations with Vláil, his compositions are used sparingly, but to great effect, complimenting but never overpowering a scene. The best example of which can be heard in an amazingly shot celebration and dance sequence at the end of the second act. The Devil's Trap might not be a masterpiece, but it is still a strong effort, with a fascinating straightforward story and a glorious historical setting captured beautifully by Vláil's unmistakable visual prowess. A fine work that would also be the perfect starter plate to prepare yourself for the challenging feast of Marketa Lazarová or The Valley of the Bees. It even has an easy to digest running time. It's therefore puzzling why this gem remains largely overlooked and ignored.
简介：米里亚姆（马蒂娜·戈黛特 Martina Gedeck 饰）拥有一个幸福的家庭，和丈夫安德鲁（彼得·达沃 Peter Davor 饰）之间相互信任，亲密无间；和儿子尼尔斯（Lucas Kotaranin 饰）更是彼此理解，无话不谈。 某日，尼尔斯将自己的女友利维亚（Svea Lohde 饰）带回老家度假，很快，米里亚姆就发现利维亚和一位名叫比尔（罗伯特·西利格 Robert Seeliger 饰）的男子之间似乎有着超越了友谊的亲密关系。好奇心的驱使之下，米里亚姆开始接近比尔，哪知道竟然也被比尔身上所散发出来的温文尔雅的气质所吸引，她和利维亚之间竟然变成了情敌关系。人是无法控制自己的心的，即便知道这种感情是无望和不道德的，但米里亚姆还是在漩涡里越陷越深。
简介：丹尼（塞缪尔·杰克逊 Samuel L. Jackson 饰）是一名出色的谈判专家，屡立战功。当他的人生顺风顺水时，刹那间的转折让他措手不及。他的搭档发现警局内有人私吞公款，却在打算告诉丹尼实情时惨遭杀害，第一时间赶到现场的丹尼自然最大嫌疑人。当他确信是警局内有人要找他做替死鬼，百口莫辩之际，他铤而走险绑架了内务监察部检察官和其助手等人，想通过与警方的对话为自己洗刷罪名。 丹尼要求另一分局派出谈判专家来和自己对话，因为他清楚要谋害自己的人就在自己的局里。于是邻局的谈判专家史宾恩（凯文·史派西 Kevin Spacey 饰）奉命前来和丹尼谈判，史宾恩相信了丹尼，开始为他搜集证据。
简介：母亲去世的消息传来，令女孩帕斯林（斯嘉丽·约翰逊 Scarlett Johansson 饰）回去乡下老家，没想到在母亲留下的旧屋住着两个古怪的人，一个是落魄文学教授鲍比·朗（ 约翰·特拉沃尔塔 John Travolta 饰），是个衰老、邋遢的酗酒男人，和打算为他写传记的学生兰森（盖布瑞·马赫特 Gabriel Macht 饰）。三人暂时居住在一起，从鲍比·朗的口中，帕斯林听到许多母亲的过去，也让她找到母亲曾经的情感——这个始终写歌、最终吸毒过量去世的母亲，生命中的情歌都是写给谁的。新奥尔良乡下的悠闲足以让时光静止，这个老男人身上已经看不到将来，年轻的帕斯林渐渐不堪忍受这一切，也慢慢发现自己和鲍比·朗真正的联系……
主演：罗伯特·德尼罗,乌玛·瑟曼,比尔·默瑞,大卫·卡罗素,迈克·斯塔尔,汤姆·托尔斯,凯西·贝克,Derek Anunciation,Doug Hara,Evan Lionel,Anthony Cannata,J.J. Johnston,Guy Van Swearingen,杰克·华莱士,理查德·贝尔泽,查克·帕莱罗,埃里克·杨,布鲁斯·雅霍夫,理查德·普莱斯,Dick Sollenberger,Tony Castillo
简介：维恩（罗伯特·德尼罗 Robert De Niro 饰）是警局里的采证专家，个性温和而又善良的他从来不会在犯罪现场开枪，每当遇到对峙，他总会选择智取而非武力。一场意外中，维恩认识了黑社会老大法兰克（比尔·默瑞 Bill Murray 饰），法兰克对于维恩的智慧十分的赞赏，一来二去之中，两人成为了好友。 为了报答维恩的救命之恩，法兰克选中了自己的俱乐部中的一名酒保格罗丽（乌玛·瑟曼 Uma Thurman 饰），将格罗丽作为礼物送给维恩，在一个星期的期限里，维恩可以随意的“使用”格罗丽，无论用她来干什么。然而，维恩在无数个选择中选了最糟的那一个，他爱上了格罗丽。