介绍：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.

介绍：十部必看的希腊电影经典之一如果想了解希腊文化尤其是音乐此片必看。1984年柏林电影节最佳导演银熊奖。　　Considered to be one of the most powerful and emotional Greek movies, Rembetiko focuses on the life of an individual woman,a real person and through her personal story, it retells the story of Greece,from 1920 to 1955the national disaster in Asia Minor,the one million refugees who came to Greece,the World War II,the Nazi occupation,the Civil War.The tragedy and the glory of a nation during the century.And all these bound with the music of rembetiko,the music of the outcasts.Great direction,great performances,great music.A voyage to history of the first half of the 20th century, but also a voyage to the origins of rembetiko.Realistic and dreamy.An original Greek epic.

介绍：3月17日，喜剧频道将播出新动画剧《丑陋的美国人》（Ugly Americans）该剧讲述热心肠的社会工作者Mark Lilly帮助刚刚来到纽约的「市民」融入美国社会的故事。你也注意到了这个有趣的标题和打了引号的「市民」－－毫无疑问，这是一部借动画言现实的政讽作品。而所谓的「市民」……Well，并不都是人类，也有「其他人」－－地狱恶魔、吸血鬼、僵尸、狼人、多头怪……所有幻想小说、幻想电影和童话里出现过的东西都有可能在剧中出现。让吸血鬼不要吸人血，狼人不要入室抢劫，胖子不要老呆在家里不进行社会活动，这些任务虽然不简单，但Mark愿意一试。让Mark心烦的不止是工作，还有他唠里唠叨的僵尸室友和恶魔女友。他真想好好睡一觉，可是当美得令人神魂颠倒的美人鱼坐在酒吧里向你招手时，谁还睡得着？　　------天涯小筑

介绍：艾略特（Mike Nawrocki 配音）、乔治（Phil Vischer 配音）和塞其维克在同一间餐厅打工，每天重复着日复一日的枯燥生活，它们感到自己的灵魂正在繁重的工作中慢慢死去三人的心中都有着各自的英雄梦，它们都觉得自己不会在碌碌无为中了却此生，然而残酷的现实预示着，这恐怖噩梦的预想或许就要成真。　　某日，一个神秘的魔法球掉落到了三人的脚边，彻底改变了它们平凡的命运，在魔法力量的影响下，三人穿越回了十七世纪，改头换面成为了驰骋在无垠大海中的海盗。等待着它们的，是一位又一位凶险的敌人和一个又一个艰巨的任务，在寻找回家的路的同时，三人亦领略了何为勇气和爱。

介绍：杰森·霍尔([美国狙击手])将自编自导聚焦摔跤明星Anthony Robles的新片[势不可挡](Unstoppable，暂译)本片改编自Robles的回忆录，约翰·辛德曼撰写了剧本的最新稿。Robles出生时只有一条腿，当时母亲也只有16岁。他们一起克服了贫穷和个人障碍，见证Robles获得了三次全美冠军，2011年全美大学生体育协会全国冠军，并成为全国摔跤名人堂的入围者。