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11 October 2008 1:52 AM, PDT | From toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news

Alliance Films released another cool character photo of Alice Braga for the thriller “Blindness” by director Fernando Meirelles (City of God) and starring Julianne Moore (The Private Lives of Pippa Lee), Mark Ruffalo (Shutter Island) and Alice Braga (Crossing Over). This monochromatic movie poster features actress Alice Braga as the woman with the dark glasses. Plot: A doctor’s wife becomes the only person with the ability to see in a town where everyone is struck with a mysterious case of sudden blindness. She feigns illness in order to take care of her husband as her surrounding community breaks down into chaos and disorder. Based on a novel by Nobel Prize winner Jose Saramago. Stay tuned to Toxic Shock TV for the latest [...]

Brian Corder

10 October 2008 1:41 AM, PDT | From toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news

Miramax sent us a brand new movie clip entitled “Nothing” from the thriller “Blindness” by director Fernando Meirelles (City of God) and starring Julianne Moore (The Private Lives of Pippa Lee), Mark Ruffalo (Shutter Island) and Alice Braga (Crossing Over). Plot: A doctor’s wife becomes the only person with the ability to see in a town where everyone is struck with a mysterious case of sudden blindness. She feigns illness in order to take care of her husband as her surrounding community breaks down into chaos and disorder. Based on a novel by Nobel Prize winner Jose Saramago. Stay tuned to Toxic Shock TV for the latest Blindness news and movie clips.

Brian Corder

4 October 2008 9:40 AM, PDT | From screeninglog.com | See recent screeninglog news

Seen on: October 3, 2008

The players: Director: Fernando Meirelles, Writers: Don McKellar, Jose Saramago (book), Cast: Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo, Danny Glover, Alice Braga

Facts of interest: Opened this year's Cannes Film Festival.

The plot: The film follows a small group of people struggling to survive after an epidemic of blindness descends upon their city.

Our thoughts: Fernando Meirelles’ “Blindness” is not as powerful or engaging as his previous works “The Constant Gardener” and “Cidade de Deus,” but the film is definitely not as bas as some critics made it out to be. The nature of the subject matter examined in this mystery thriller is one that concerns all of us, but it’s the way it is presented here that may not be appealing to large audiences.

Franck Tabouring

4 October 2008 1:42 AM, PDT | From toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news

Miramax sent us a brand new movie clip entitled “The King” from the upcoming thriller “Blindness” by director Fernando Meirelles (City of God) and starring Julianne Moore (The Private Lives of Pippa Lee), Mark Ruffalo (Shutter Island) and Alice Braga (Crossing Over). Plot: A doctor’s wife becomes the only person with the ability to see in a town where everyone is struck with a mysterious case of sudden blindness. She feigns illness in order to take care of her husband as her surrounding community breaks down into chaos and disorder. Based on a novel by Nobel Prize winner Jose Saramago. Stay tuned to Toxic Shock TV for the latest Blindness news and trailers.

Brian Corder

3 October 2008 12:43 PM, PDT | From iconsoffright.com | See recent Icons of Fright news

Ok, I'm not sure what the deal is with Blindness, other then the fact it was helmed by the director of City Of God... but the basic premise and TV spots I've seen thus far scare the crap out of me. Now, Yahoo is offering you a chance to see the first 5 minutes of the film on-line! Blindness was directed by Fernando Meirelles and stars Don McKellar, Julianne Moore (Hannibal), Mark Ruffalo (Zodiac), Danny Glover (Saw) and Alice Braga. The film is based on Jose Saramago's acclaimed novel that is set in motion when an epidemic of blindness sweeps through a contemporary city and pushes society to the brink of breakdown. It opens today in theaters! Visit the official website Here and watch the first 5 minutes below!

'Blindness' First Five Minutes @ Yahoo! Video

2 October 2008 10:00 PM, PDT | From The Scorecard Review | See recent Scorecard Review news

Blindness Directed by: Fernando Meirelles Cast: Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo, Alice Braga, Gael Garcia Bernal Time: 2 hrs Rating: R Plot: A city is suddenly struck by an epidemic of "white blindness." The blind are quarantined by the government and one woman (Moore) who can still see, lies to be with her husband (Ruffalo). They attempt to deal with the blindness as best they can. Who’s It For? This is a different type of film and will most likely be a bit uncomfortable for some. There is a difficult rape scene and there is really no reason to have your kids see this film. You are also going to see naked bodies of all shapes and sizes. Expectations: I read the book by José Saramago ... Ok, that's not totally honest. I starting reading the book, liked the concept, but got distracted with other things. My wife liked it though, and

1 October 2008 2:09 PM, PDT | From toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news

In celebration of the theatrical release on October 3rd, Miramax is giving away two movie posters to two Toxic Shock TV forum members from the upcoming thriller “Blindness” by director Fernando Meirelles (City of God) and starring Julianne Moore (The Private Lives of Pippa Lee), Mark Ruffalo (Shutter Island) and Alice Braga (Crossing Over). The contest ends on October 15th, 2008. Only active members qualify, Click Here to sign up today. Plot: A doctor’s wife becomes the only person with the ability to see in a town where everyone is struck with a mysterious case of sudden blindness. She feigns illness in order to take care of her husband as her surrounding community breaks down into chaos and disorder. [...]

Brian Corder

1 October 2008 1:40 AM, PDT | From toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news

Miramax sent us the final movie poster from the upcoming thriller “Blindness” by director Fernando Meirelles (City of God) and starring Julianne Moore (The Private Lives of Pippa Lee), Mark Ruffalo (Shutter Island) and Alice Braga (Crossing Over). Plot: A doctor’s wife becomes the only person with the ability to see in a town where everyone is struck with a mysterious case of sudden blindness. She feigns illness in order to take care of her husband as her surrounding community breaks down into chaos and disorder. Based on a novel by Nobel Prize winner Jose Saramago. Stay tuned to Toxic Shock TV for the latest Blindness news and trailers.

Brian Corder

30 September 2008 12:05 AM, PDT | From toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news

Here’s another brand new character movie poster from Alliance Films for the upcoming thriller “Blindness” by director Fernando Meirelles (City of God) and starring Julianne Moore (The Private Lives of Pippa Lee), Mark Ruffalo (Shutter Island) and Alice Braga (Crossing Over). This monochromatic movie poster features actor Mark Ruffalo as The Doctor. Plot: A doctor’s wife becomes the only person with the ability to see in a town where everyone is struck with a mysterious case of sudden blindness. She feigns illness in order to take care of her husband as her surrounding community breaks down into chaos and disorder. Based on a novel by Nobel Prize winner Jose Saramago. Stay tuned to Toxic Shock TV for the latest Blindness news and [...]

Brian Corder

29 September 2008 1:04 PM, PDT | From toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news

Alliance Films recently released another new movie poster for the upcoming thriller “Blindness” by director Fernando Meirelles (City of God) and starring Julianne Moore (The Private Lives of Pippa Lee), Mark Ruffalo (Shutter Island) and Alice Braga (Crossing Over). This monochromatic character poster features actor Gael Garcia Bernal (Babel, Amores perros, Y tu mamá también). Plot: A doctor’s wife becomes the only person with the ability to see in a town where everyone is struck with a mysterious case of sudden blindness. She feigns illness in order to take care of her husband as her surrounding community breaks down into chaos and disorder. Based on a novel by Nobel Prize winner Jose Saramago. Stay tuned to Toxic Shock TV for the latest [...]

Brian Corder

27 September 2008 9:44 PM, PDT | From QuietEarth.us | See recent QuietEarth news

Year: 2008

Release date: Unknown

Director: Fernando Meirelles

Writers: José Saramago (novel) & Don McKellar (screenplay)

IMDb: link

Trailer: link

Review by: Marina Antunes

Rating: 9 out of 10

When City of God was released, it caused quite a stir among film fans. The film was both a critical and financial success and out of nowhere, director Fernando Meirelles became the next big thing. His follow up, an adaptation of John le Carré’s novel, The Constant Gardener was an entertaining film but both the story and style seemed conventional. I had expected more from the director who had been so innovative with his debut feature. For his third film, Meirelles has again taken up the written word for translation ontot he big screen this time choosing to take on Nobel Prize winning author José Saramago’s work.

As a novel “Blindness” is a brutally honest examination of the human condition when pushed to

25 September 2008 2:29 AM, PDT | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news

Warner Bros. Pictures have finally confirmed that the prequel of "I Am Legend", "Untitled I Am Legend Prequel", is in the works. According to Variety, the studio have set the project in motion as the film's star Will Smith, who is returning as Dr. Robert Neville, and director Francis Lawrence are reportedly going to collaborate once again for the new project.

The script for the prequel will be penned by D.B. Weiss and is based on a detailed outline that was hatched over the past few months by Smith, Lawrence and producers, Akiva Goldsman and James Lassiter. It will center its story on the final days leading up to wiping up of the New York population by the man-made virus.

"I Am Legend" itself is Lawrence's sci-fi horror film based on Richard Matheson's novel of the same name. Telling the story about the lone survivor in the world

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12 September 2008 1:26 AM, PDT | From Movie Jungle | See recent Movie Jungle news

Fans of Mark Ruffalo, Julianne Moore, Gael Garcia Bernal, Alice Braga and Danny Glover will have to wait a little longer. In this week's release date changes, Miramax's "Blindness" moved from September 26th to October 3rd. Fernando Merelles' ("City of Men") drama was nominated for a Golden Palm award at this year's Sundance Film Fest. Critics have shown mixed ratings for the release with a Rotten Tomato rating of 43%. "Fast & Furious" from Universal has moved from June 5th to June 12th. The film reunites Paul Walker and Vin Diesel and looks for a strong box office summer take. Also cast are Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Laz Alonzo, Gal Gadot, John Ortiz, Sung Kang, Kofi Natei, Wilmer Calderon and Ron Yuan.

27 August 2008 7:28 PM, PDT | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news

Appointed to be the movie to kick off the 65th Venice International Film Festival, "Burn After Reading" brought a Hollywood highlight to the opening day of the special event by celebrating its world premiere. On Wednesday, August 27, evening, the dark comedy movie from Focus Features turned the festival's attention to the star-studded red carpet event held in the Sala Grande of the Palazzo del Cinema.

Among the film's celebrated cast ensemble making an appearance at the premiere were the four leading actors Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Frances McDormand and Tilda Swinton. Dressed to impress with the two leading men wearing black tie tuxedos, they were joined by the geniuses behind the film, Joel and Ethan Coen. Apart from the cast and crew, others coming to the special celebration included Alice Braga, Claudia Cardinale, Claudia Schiffer, Valeria Golino and director John Landis.

Prior to the red carpet event, the cast and

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26 July 2008 12:10 AM, PDT | From toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news

Here’s a trippy new movie poster from the latest movie poster for the upcoming thriller “Blindness” by director Fernando Meirelles (City of God) and starring Julianne Moore (The Private Lives of Pippa Lee), Mark Ruffalo (Shutter Island) and Alice Braga (Crossing Over). This monochromatic movie poster features actress Julianne Moore. Plot: A doctor’s wife becomes the only person with the ability to see in a town where everyone is struck with a mysterious case of sudden blindness. She feigns illness in order to take care of her husband as her surrounding community breaks down into chaos and disorder. Based on a novel by Nobel Prize winner Jose Saramago. Stay tuned to Toxic Shock TV for the latest Blindness news and posters.

Brian Corder

12 July 2008 9:23 AM, PDT | From toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news

Miramax Films released this brand new movie trailer for the upcoming thriller “Blindness” by director Fernando Meirelles (City of God) and starring Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo and Alice Braga. Plot: A doctor’s wife becomes the only person with the ability to see in a town where everyone is struck with a mysterious case of sudden blindness. She feigns illness in order to take care of her husband as her surrounding community breaks down into chaos and disorder. Based on a novel by Nobel Prize winner Jose Saramago.

Brian Corder

1 July 2008 10:25 AM, PDT | From toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news

From Miramax comes the latest movie poster for the upcoming thriller “Blindness” by director Fernando Meirelles (City of God) and starring Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo and Alice Braga. Plot: A doctor’s wife becomes the only person with the ability to see in a town where everyone is struck with a mysterious case of sudden blindness. She feigns illness in order to take care of her husband as her surrounding community breaks down into chaos and disorder. Based on a novel by [...]

Brian Corder

25 June 2008 1:21 PM, PDT | From toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news

Take a look at the latest foreign movie poster for the upcoming thriller “Blindness” by director Fernando Meirelles (City of God) and starring Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo and Alice Braga. Plot: A doctor’s wife becomes the only person with the ability to see in a town where everyone is struck with a mysterious case of sudden blindness. She feigns illness in order to take care of her husband as her surrounding community breaks down into chaos and disorder. Based on a [...]

Brian Corder

15 May 2008 10:17 AM, PDT | From ifc.com | See recent IFC news

By Erica Abeel

Take it as a sign of some general anxiety disorder gripping the planet, but Cannes 2008 kicked off on a distinctly somber note. In "Blindness," the fest opener by Fernando Meirelles, civilization as we know it goes to hell and back when a group of urbanites in an unnamed city succumb to an epidemic of mysterious blindness. Only a character known as The Doctor's Wife (Julianne Moore, in a powerful turn) remains immune to the malady. Finding herself a leader in a world of savagery and chaos, she helps forge a new form of community that takes the film to a happier place (cue Kumbaya on the soundtrack).

Based on the celebrated allegorical novel by José Saramago, the film displays the ability first demonstrated by Meirelles in "City of God" to choreograph large groups of beleaguered folks through explosive situations. He's ably assisted by an international cast . who

Erica Abeel

19 articles from 2008