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Ryan Gosling, Eva Mendes & Derek Cianfrance Interview For ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’
Apr 12th
‘The Place Beyond the Pines’ is a sweeping drama that powerfully explores the unbreakable bond between fathers and sons. Luke (Ryan Gosling) is a high-wire motorcycle stunt performer who travels with the carnival from town to town. While passing through Schenectady in upstate New York, he tries to reconnect with a former lover, Romina (Eva Mendes), only to learn that she has given birth to their son Jason in his absence. Luke decides to give up life on the road to try and provide for his newfound family by taking a job as a car mechanic. Noticing Luke’s ambition and talents, his employer Robin (Ben Mendelsohn) proposes to partner with Luke in a string of spectacular bank robberies – which will place Luke on the radar of ambitious rookie cop Avery Cross (Bradley Cooper).
Avery, who has to navigate a local police department ruled by the menacing and corrupt detective Deluca (Ray Liotta), is also struggling to balance his professional life with his family life, which includes his wife Jennifer (Rose Byrne) and their infant son AJ. The consequences of Avery’s confrontation with Luke will reverberate into the next generation, where their two sons must face their shared legacy. Co-written and directed by Derek Cianfrance (Blue Valentine), ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’ is out now. Mahershala Ali, Emory Cohen, Dane DeHaan, Gabe Fazio, Bruce Greenwood, and Harris Yulin also star.
Was this story, ‘The Place Beyond the Pines,’ something you had talked about with Derek on ‘Blue Valentine’?
Ryan Gosling: Yeah. When Derek and I were making ‘Blue Valentine’ I had shared with him a fantasy that I had about robbing banks, and how I thought there was a way to get away with it, and that if I wasnt so afraid of jail I might do it - but I guess that means I didn’t have a lot of confidence in my plan (laughs). And he said, “That’s crazy, I just wrote a script about that.” So it felt like it was meant to be. Both of us felt like it was our idea, but then we realised that this guy in Tel Aviv has been doing it for years – with great results (laughs).
“Anatomy of a Scene: Riding Like Lightning” Featurette For ‘The Place Beyond The Pines’ – Starring Ryan Gosling, Eva Mendes & Bradley Cooper
Apr 6th
Focus Features has debuted this new “Riding Like Lightning” behind-the-scenes featurette for ‘The Place Beyond the Pines,’ Derek Cianfrance’s (Blue Valentine) sweeping drama. Lead by Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper and Eva Mendes, ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’ powerfully – and fantastically – explores the consequences of motorcycle rider Luke’s (Gosling) fateful decision to commit a crime to support his child. The incident renders him targeted by policeman Avery (Cooper), and the two men become locked on a tense collision course which will have a devastating impact on both of their families in the years following. In related news, writer/director Cianfrance pays a visit to Reddit (reddit.com/r/IAmA) on Wednesday, April 10th at 1:30PM EST for his first “Ask Me Anything” appearance.
Alongside Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper and Eva Mendes, the cast of ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’ also includes Rose Byrne, Mahershala Ali, Emory Cohen, Dane DeHaan, Gabe Fazio, Bruce Greenwood, Ray Liotta, Ben Mendelsohn and Harris Yulin. Written by Derek Cianfrance, Ben Coccio and Darius Marder. ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’ landed in select theatres in the US on March 29th, before it expands wider on the 12th. The film is also set for a April 12th bow in the UK. The official synopsis for ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’ can be read below the new featurette. For exclusive images, videos, behind-the-scenes photos, fan art and updates from Cianfrance’s “Beyond the Pines Tour”, make sure to check out the Tumblr page for ‘The Place Beyond The Pines’ here: http://beyondthepinesmovie.
Trailer Commentary Featurette For ‘The Place Beyond The Pines’ – Starring Ryan Gosling, Eva Mendes & Bradley Cooper
Apr 5th
Focus Features has debuted this new “Trailer Talk” featurette for ‘The Place Beyond the Pines,’ Derek Cianfrance’s (Blue Valentine) sweeping drama. Lead by Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper and Eva Mendes, ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’ powerfully – and fantastically – explores the consequences of motorcycle rider Luke’s (Gosling) fateful decision to commit a crime to support his child. The incident renders him targeted by policeman Avery (Cooper), and the two men become locked on a tense collision course which will have a devastating impact on both of their families in the years following. In related news, writer/director Cianfrance pays a visit to Reddit (reddit.com/r/IAmA) on Wednesday, April 10th at 1:30PM EST for his first “Ask Me Anything” appearance.
Alongside Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper and Eva Mendes, the cast of ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’ also includes Rose Byrne, Mahershala Ali, Emory Cohen, Dane DeHaan, Gabe Fazio, Bruce Greenwood, Ray Liotta, Ben Mendelsohn and Harris Yulin. Written by Derek Cianfrance, Ben Coccio and Darius Marder. ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’ landed in select theatres in the US on March 29th, before it expands wider on the 12th. The film is also set for a April 12th bow in the UK. The official synopsis for ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’ can be read below. For exclusive images, videos, behind-the-scenes photos, fan art and updates from Cianfrance’s “Beyond the Pines Tour”, make sure to check out the Tumblr page for ‘The Place Beyond The Pines’ here: http://beyondthepinesmovie.
Illustrated ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’ Poster – Starring Ryan Gosling, Eva Mendes & Bradley Cooper
Apr 3rd
Rich Kelly has drawn this brilliant poster for ‘The Place Beyond the Pines,’ Derek Cianfrance’s (Blue Valentine) sweeping drama. Head on over to Rich Kelly’s website for more excellent work, including pieces on ‘Django Unchained,’ ‘Beasts of the Southern Wild,’ The Black Keys, ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Escape from the Planet of the Apes,’ among others.
Lead by Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper and Eva Mendes, ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’ powerfully – and fantastically – explores the consequences of motorcycle rider Luke’s (Gosling) fateful decision to commit a crime to support his child. The incident renders him targeted by policeman Avery (Cooper), and the two men become locked on a tense collision course which will have a devastating impact on both of their families in the years following.
Derek Cianfrance Interview For ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’
Mar 30th
‘The Place Beyond the Pines’ is a sweeping drama that powerfully explores the unbreakable bond between fathers and sons. Luke (Ryan Gosling) is a high-wire motorcycle stunt performer who travels with the carnival from town to town. While passing through Schenectady in upstate New York, he tries to reconnect with a former lover, Romina (Eva Mendes), only to learn that she has given birth to their son Jason in his absence. Luke decides to give up life on the road to try and provide for his newfound family by taking a job as a car mechanic. Noticing Luke’s ambition and talents, his employer Robin (Ben Mendelsohn) proposes to partner with Luke in a string of spectacular bank robberies – which will place Luke on the radar of ambitious rookie cop Avery Cross (Bradley Cooper).
Avery, who has to navigate a local police department ruled by the menacing and corrupt detective Deluca (Ray Liotta), is also struggling to balance his professional life with his family life, which includes his wife Jennifer (Rose Byrne) and their infant son AJ. The consequences of Avery’s confrontation with Luke will reverberate into the next generation, where their two sons must face their shared legacy. Co-written and directed by Derek Cianfrance (Blue Valentine), ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’ lands in cinemas on March 29th in the US and April 12th in the UK. Mahershala Ali, Emory Cohen, Dane DeHaan, Gabe Fazio, Bruce Greenwood, and Harris Yulin also star. My interview with Ryan Gosling for the film can be read here, while my Eva Mendes interview can be found here.
Family seems to be a strong theme in your movies…
Derek Cianfrance: Yeah, the three films I have made have been about family. My first film ‘Brother Tied’ is about brothers, ‘Blue Valentine’ is about husbands and wives, and ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’ is about fathers and sons. I think I’m drawn to telling stories of family because I think families are so full of secrets you know? You can really get to know people inside of a family, there’s a great intimacy. Becoming a father – twice – has just been a monumental experience in my life. Just a groundshaking experience. You know, as an artist, you live as a very selfish person, and as a parent you live as a very selfless person.
Ryan Gosling, Eva Mendes & Bradley Cooper Feature In New “Going To…” Featurette For ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’
Mar 29th
Focus Features has set loose this new ”Going To The Place Beyond The Pines” featurette for ‘The Place Beyond the Pines,’ Derek Cianfrance’s (Blue Valentine) sweeping drama. Lead by Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper and Eva Mendes, the film powerfully – and fantastically – explores the consequences of motorcycle rider Luke’s (Gosling) fateful decision to commit a crime to support his child. The incident renders him targeted by policeman Avery (Cooper), and the two men become locked on a tense collision course which will have a devastating impact on both of their families in the years following.
Alongside Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper and Eva Mendes, the cast of ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’ also includes Rose Byrne, Mahershala Ali, Emory Cohen, Dane DeHaan, Gabe Fazio, Bruce Greenwood, Ray Liotta, Ben Mendelsohn and Harris Yulin. Written by Derek Cianfrance, Ben Coccio and Darius Marder, ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’ lands in cinemas on March 29th in the US and April 12th in the UK. The official synopsis for the film can be read below the featurette. For exclusive images, videos, behind-the-scenes photos, fan art and updates from Cianfrance’s “Beyond the Pines Tour”, make sure to check out the Tumblr page for ‘The Place Beyond The Pines’ here: http://beyondthepinesmovie.
