Alfa Matrix proudly presents its amazing new signing from Singapore (!!): COSMIC ARMCHAIR. Already very well established in Asia through numerous live performances, radio and TV shows and various international collaborations, the time has come for the talented duo of Cosmic Jane (singer / songwriter) and Cosmic Ben (producer / arranger) to expand their sonic conquest to the world…
Often compared to bands like LA ROUX, GOLDFRAPP, DEPECHE MODE, THE SOUNDS or yet CHICANE, COSMIC ARMCHAIR now release their first EP "We Are Watching" with Alfa Matrix revealing their unique blend of synth-pop / electro dance / EDM / New Wave with sensual catchy female vocals. If their meticulous songwriting skills literally shine through modern, moody and highly melodic songs like "Conversations" and "Don't Leave Me Here", the 3 next club mixes move onto innovative dance realms and are all clearly aimed at the dancefloor, pushing Cosmic Jane's fragile and emotional voice to the front while the up-paced dance/house beats intelligently underline the carrying synthetic melodies.
And if the club mix of "Conversation" is bound to become an unavoidable radio and club classic, "Marching Of The Days (club mix)" shows the hardest side of the band with a very hammering EBM beat, Asian vocal samples, menacing bass lines and loopy virulent synth attacks, while "Cross The Lines (club mix)" confirms the eclectic music style of the band with its sampled guitars, its melodic grandeur and Cosmic Jane's darker side.
A strong debut EP that will definitely attract the spotlights onto COSMIC ARMCHAIR in anticipation of the release of their forthcoming full length album announced for later this year… Let the modern e-pop sound of this Singapore duo charm you!
Tracklist:
Conversations 03:42
Don’t Leave Me Here 04:21
Marching Of The Days (club mix) 05:52
Cross The Line (club mix) 05:36
Conversation (club mix) 03:48
A-Film informs us that on 8th July 2014 they will release the highly acclaimed thriller Metro Manila on both DVD and Blu-ray.
Seeking a brighter future in megacity Manila, Oscar Ramirez and his family flee their impoverished life in the rice fields of the northern Philippines. But the sweltering capital's bustling intensity quickly overwhelms them, and they fall prey to the rampant manipulations of its hardened locals. Oscar catches a lucky break when he's offered steady work for an armored truck company and gregarious senior officer Ong takes him under his wing. Soon, though, the reality of his work's mortality rate and the murky motives of his new partner force Oscar to confront the perils he faces in his new job and life.Director: Sean Ellis
Starring.: Althea Vega, John Arcilla, Jake Macapagal
Language: Tagalog, French (dub)
Subtitles: Dutch, French
Minutes: 115
DUTCH VERSION:
Metro Manila is een beklemmende thriller over het harde leven in de sloppenwijken van Manila. De film is internationaal enorm goed ontvangen en won onder andere de publieksprijs op Sundance in 2013.
Op zoek naar een betere toekomst ontvluchten Oscar Ramirez en zijn familie de erbarmelijke omstandigheden van het leven in de rijstvelden. Ze gaan op zoek naar goed betaald werk in de miljoenenstad Manila. Als Oscar een vaste baan aangeboden krijgt als beveiliger van een geldtransport, kan zijn geluk niet op. Al snel wordt hij geconfronteerd met de gevaren van zijn nieuwe werk. Oscar moet alles op het spel zetten zodat hij en zijn familie kunnen overleven.
Regie: Sean Ellis
Met o.a.: Althea Vega, John Arcilla, Jake Macapagal
Genre: Speelfilm
Taal: Tagalog, Frans (dub)
Ondertiteling: Nederlands, Frans
Minuten: 115
Featuring:
Rob Moose and Chris Thile, Dustin O’Halloran, Mia Doi Todd, Shara Worden, Paul de Jong, Julianna Barwick, Kronos Quartet, Victor Axelrod, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Daniel Hope, Ron Carter and Gary Bartz, King Britt feat. Pia Ercole, Om’Mas Keith, Francesco Tristano and Carl Craig, Jeff Mills, Valgeir Sigurðsson, Max Richter, Pieter Nooten, Jherek Bischoff, Stephane Wrembel, amiina, Prefuse 73, Burnt Friedman, Mark de Clive-Lowe, Stuart Bogie and Grey McMurray, Cameron Carpenter, Gabriel Kahane
Over the past 25 years Red Hot has changed the way people think about great composers such as Cole Porter, Tom Jobim and Fela Kuti, as well as raised money and awareness to fight AIDS around the world. Now, Red Hot has joined forces with the National Endowment of the Arts (NEA) and Sony Masterworks to pay tribute to one of the greatest composers of all time—J.S. Bach.
The idea for the project was simple, explore the way Bach’s music has influenced modern musician’s and allow audiences to adjust their view of classical music by seeing Bach through the lens of many other genres. These recordings re-think Bach, much in the way that artists have perpetually reinterpreted Shakespeare by adding contemporary touches while remaining true to the integrity and beauty of the original. This approach is true to the way current indie rock and serious musicians are studying, performing and composing new music that transcends labels such as “classical” or “rock.”
The iPad App allows users to listen and interact with Bach’s music in a totally new and immersive way.
The first trailer has exploded online for long-awaited sequel Dumb & Dumber To, with Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels returning as everyone’s favourite sub-normal double-act.
Take a look at the new trailer
Paradiso is proud to announce the release of American Hustle on both DVD and Blu-ray.
CAST: Christian Bale (The Dark Knight Rises, Public Enemies) Bradley Cooper (Silver Linings Playbook, The Hangover I & II) Amy Adams (Man Of Steel, Her, The Fighter) Jennifer Lawrence (The Hunger Games, X-men: First Class)
DIRECTOR: David O. Russell (Silver Linings Playbook, The Fighter)
GENRE: Drama, Mystery
SOUND DVD: English DD 5.1/DTS 5.1
SOUND BRD: English DTS MA 5.1
SUBTITLES: Dutch, French
IMAGE: Widescreen 16:9
SYNOPSIS:
A fictional film set in the alluring world of one of the most stunning scandals to rock our nation, American Hustle tells the story of brilliant con man Irving Rosenfeld (Christian Bale), who along with his equally cunning and seductive British partner Sydney Prosser (Amy Adams) is forced to work for a wild FBI agent Richie DiMaso (Bradley Cooper). DiMaso pushes them into a world of Jersey powerbrokers and mafia that's as dangerous as it is enchanting. Jeremy Renner is Carmine Polito, the passionate, volatile, New Jersey political operator caught between the con-artists and Feds. Irving's unpredictable wife Rosalyn (Jennifer Lawrence) could be the one to pull the thread that brings the entire world crashing down.
DUTCH VERSION
SYNOPSIS:
AMERICAN HUSTLE is de nieuwste film van Oscargenomineerd regisseur David O. Russell (Silver Linings Playbook) over de befaamde Abscam undercoveroperatie van de FBI eind jaren '70. Irving Rosenfeld (Christian Bale) is een briljante oplichter die samen met zijn sluwe Britse partner en minnares Sydney Prosser (Amy Adams) wordt gedwongen om te werken voor de losgeslagen FBI-agent Richie DiMaso (Bradley Cooper). DiMaso introduceert ze in de gevaarlijke maar betoverende wereld van de 'power brokers' en de maffia.
