Coming Up on Saturday at The Described Movies: Spectre and Burn After Reading
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From this Saturday at 12 AM Eastern—that’s 4 PM Saturday in NZ, 2 PM in Sydney, and 5 AM in the UK—and repeated every four hours throughout the day—we’re featuring the described movies Spectre (2015) and Burn After Reading (2008).
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Movie 1: Spectre (2015)
Spectre (2015) is the twenty-fourth film in the James Bond series and the fourth to star Daniel Craig as the iconic British secret agent 007.
The story begins when Bond receives a cryptic message from his past that leads him on a dangerous mission across Mexico City, Rome and Austria. His investigation uncovers the existence of SPECTRE, a powerful criminal organisation with links to events from Bond's earlier missions.
As Bond follows the trail, he encounters Dr Madeleine Swann, the daughter of a former enemy, who becomes an important ally in his search for the truth. Meanwhile, Bond's activities put him at odds with the newly appointed head of the Centre for National Security, who questions the future of the traditional intelligence services.
Directed by Sam Mendes, Spectre combines espionage, action, romance and spectacular set pieces while exploring Bond's personal history and his connection to the mysterious organisation behind the conspiracy. With its globe-spanning locations and memorable performances, the film continues the story established in the previous Daniel Craig Bond films.
Directed by: Sam Mendes
Produced by: Michael G. Wilson, Barbara Broccoli
Starring: Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Léa Seydoux, Ralph Fiennes, Monica Bellucci, Ben Whishaw, Naomie Harris, Dave Bautista
Written by: John Logan, Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, Jez Butterworth
Music by: Thomas Newman
Cinematography: Hoyte van Hoytema
Edited by: Lee Smith
Distributed by: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Columbia Pictures
Release date: 26 October 2015 (UK)
File length: 142 minutes
Country: United Kingdom, United States
Language: English
Budget: Approx. $245 million
Box office: Approx. $880 million
Movie 2: Burn After Reading (2008)
Burn After Reading (2008) is a darkly comic crime film written and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen.
The story begins when a disc containing confidential information from a recently dismissed CIA analyst is accidentally discovered by two employees at a fitness centre. Believing they have stumbled upon valuable government secrets, they attempt to use the information to make money.
Their efforts quickly become complicated as the disc attracts the attention of a collection of increasingly confused and unpredictable characters. What begins as an apparently simple attempt at blackmail soon develops into a chaotic chain of misunderstandings, deception and poor decisions.
Directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, Burn After Reading combines sharp dialogue, absurd humour and elements of crime and espionage. With an ensemble cast delivering deliberately eccentric performances, the film offers a darkly funny look at greed, paranoia, ambition and the consequences of people getting involved in situations they do not understand.
Directed by: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Produced by: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen, Robert Graf
Starring: George Clooney, Frances McDormand, Brad Pitt, John Malkovich, Tilda Swinton, Richard Jenkins
Written by: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Music by: Carter Burwell
Cinematography: Emmanuel Lubezki
Edited by: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Distributed by: Focus Features
Release date: 12 September 2008 (USA)
File length: 91 minutes
Country: United States, United Kingdom, France
Language: English
Budget: Approx. $37 million
Box office: Approx. $168 million