Coming Up on Saturday at The Described Movies: GoldenEye and The Imitation Game
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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 GoldenEye (1995) and The Imitation Game (2014).
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Movie 1: GoldenEye (1995)
GoldenEye (1995) marked the triumphant return of the James Bond series after a six-year hiatus and introduced Pierce Brosnan in his first appearance as the iconic British secret agent. Bond is sent on a dangerous mission to stop a stolen satellite weapon known as GoldenEye from falling into the wrong hands after a powerful electromagnetic pulse devastates a Russian military facility. As Bond investigates, he discovers that the mastermind behind the plot is Alec Trevelyan, a former MI6 agent and one-time ally who has turned against Britain. Travelling from the snowy landscapes of Russia to the glamorous streets of Monte Carlo and the jungles of Cuba, Bond must outwit ruthless mercenaries, survive spectacular action sequences, and prevent a global catastrophe. Directed by Martin Campbell, GoldenEye successfully revitalised the Bond franchise with exciting action, memorable characters, and modern storytelling. The film remains one of the most popular entries in the long-running series and features one of the franchise's most acclaimed title songs.
Directed by: Martin Campbell
Produced by: Michael G. Wilson, Barbara Broccoli
Starring: Pierce Brosnan, Sean Bean, Izabella Scorupco, Famke Janssen, Joe Don Baker, Judi Dench, Robbie Coltrane, Gottfried John, Alan Cumming
Written by: Jeffrey Caine, Bruce Feirstein
Music by: Éric Serra
Cinematography: Phil Méheux
Edited by: Terry Rawlings
Distributed by: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, United Artists
Release date: 17 November 1995 (USA)
File length: 121 minutes
Country: United Kingdom, United States
Language: English
Budget: Approx. $60 million
Box office: Approx. $356 million
Movie 2: The Imitation Game (2014)
The Imitation Game (2014) is a historical drama based on the life of mathematician and cryptanalyst Alan Turing, whose groundbreaking work helped shorten the Second World War. Recruited by the British government, Turing joins a secret team at Bletchley Park tasked with cracking Germany's seemingly unbreakable Enigma code. Facing scepticism from his colleagues and superiors, Turing designs an innovative machine capable of deciphering the encrypted messages. As the team races against time, they confront immense pressure, personal sacrifice, and difficult moral choices, all while working in complete secrecy. The film also explores Turing's personal life and the injustice he faced after the war because of his homosexuality. Directed by Morten Tyldum, The Imitation Game combines compelling performances with a fascinating true story of intelligence, perseverance, and courage. The film received widespread critical acclaim and multiple Academy Award nominations, winning for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Directed by: Morten Tyldum
Produced by: Nora Grossman, Ido Ostrowsky, Teddy Schwarzman
Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode, Rory Kinnear, Allen Leech, Matthew Beard, Charles Dance, Mark Strong
Written by: Graham Moore
Music by: Alexandre Desplat
Cinematography: Óscar Faura
Edited by: William Goldenberg
Distributed by: The Weinstein Company
Release date: 28 November 2014 (USA)
File length: 109 minutes
Country: United Kingdom, United States
Language: English
Budget: Approx. $14 million
Box office: Approx. $234 million