Competition *CLOSED*: Win a King of Devil’s Island Poster Signed by Stellan Skarsgard! 4 2372

King of Devil's Island poster competition

It’s competition time again here at Thoughts On Film and this time we have a signed poster to give away from the excellent Norwegian historical drama King of Devil’s Island, which is out to own at the end of the month.

The film tells the true story of what happened at the Bastoy Prison for young boys in Norway in the early 20th century:

Under the guise of rehabilitation, the boys’ daily regime is dictated by mental and physical abuse at the hands of their wardens. The arrival of news boy Erling and Ivar sparks a chain of events that ultimately ignite rebellion. King of Devil’s Island explores a sinister moment in Norwegian history that won’t be forgotten.

We reviewed the film a couple of months ago, describing it as a, ” fittingly austere film that builds tension in a fascinating way, hitting you with an ending that’s somehow both surprising and completely necessary.”

We have a quad poster (40×30 inches) signed by the ever-brilliant Stellan Skarsgård to give away to one lucky winner. Take a look at the stunning poster below:

Competition - Win King of Devil's Island poster signed by Stellan Skarsgard

All you have to do be in with your chance of winning is answer the following question:

Stellan Skarsgård co-starred with Meryl Streep in which film musical?

A – Chicago

B – Mamma Mia

C – Moulin Rouge

Please send your name and answer to: rosstmiller@thoughtsonfilm.co.uk, with the subject heading “King of Devil’s Island Competition.”

Also, why not comment on this post with your favourite Stellan Skarsgård movies?

Now time for the the small print:

  • Competition open to UK residents only
  • Only one entry per person
  • Competition closes on Sunday October 28th at 23:59pm GMT

Good luck!

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King of Devil’s Island is out on DVD, Blu-ray and digital download from 29th October.

 

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I'm a freelance film reviewer and blogger with over 10 years of experience writing for various different reputable online and print publications. In addition to my running, editing and writing for Thoughts On Film, I am also the film critic for The National, the newspaper that supports an independent Scotland, covering the weekly film releases, film festivals and film-related features. I have a passion for all types of cinema, and have a particular love for foreign language film, especially South Korean and Japanese cinema. Favourite films include The Big Lebowski, Pulp Fiction and 2001: A Space Odyssey.

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  1. I think my favourite film that Stellan Skarsgard appears in has to Avengers (Assemble) with that still being my film of the year.
    But he is a very talented actor and he is great in King of Devil’s Island too.

    I also have a bit of thing for his handsome son lol

  2. My favourite film(s) in which he appears in are King Arthur and the Avengers – Can’t pick between the two as I love them both 🙂

  3. Personally, I think he does a great job in The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. He is such a great actor though, he can play any role he’s given!

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Competition: Win Black Comedy ‘Let’s Kill Ward’s Wife’ on DVD! *COMPETITION CLOSED* 14 4896

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Please note that this competition is now closed. You will be contacted shortly if you are one of the lucky winners!

It’s been a little while but it’s once again competition time here at Thoughts On Film! This time we have DVD copies of the new black comedy Let’s Kill Ward’s Wife from debut writer/director and Scandal star Scott Foley, which is already on iTunes and will be released on DVD on April 13th. It features a great cast including Patrick Wilson (Insidious, Watchmen), Amy Acker (The Cabin in the Woods, TV’s Person of Interest), Donald Faison (Clueless, TV’s Scrubs), Greg Grunberg (TV’s Heroes), Nicolette Sheridan (TV’s Desperate Housewives) and Foley himself.

Here’s the official plot synopsis:

Everyone hates Ward’s wife and wants her dead, Ward (Faison) most of all. But when his friends’ murderous fantasies turn into an (accidental) reality, they have to deal with a whole new set of problems — like how to dispose of the body and still make their 3 p.m. tee time.

We love a good black comedy here and the cast alone makes this one worth watching! Check out the trailer below to get a flavour for the film:

Thanks to Maven Publicity, Solo Media and Matchbox Films, we have 3 DVD copies to give away. To be in with a chance of winning you just have to answer the following: what is your favourite Patrick Wilson film and why? Make your answers interesting to give you the best chance of scooping one of the DVDs! You can either comment on this post with you answer below or tweet us with your answer @TOF_UK using the hashtag #ThoughtsOnFilmComp.

Now time for the the small print:

    • Competition open to UK residents only
    • Only one entry per person
    • Entrants must be 18 or over
    • Competition closes on Sunday April 19th at 23:59pm GMT

Good luck! Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @TOF_UK and like the official Thoughts On Film Facebook page.

Let’s Kill Ward’s Wife is available for digital download on iTunes now and is released on DVD on Monday April 13th.

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Competition *CLOSED*: Win Time Bandits on Special Edition DVD! 71 30902

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This competition is now closed. Thanks to all those who entered it. The winners will be announced and contacted soon!

It’s competition time again here at Thoughts On Film and this time we’re giving you the chance to win Terry Gilliam’s classic 1981 time travel comedy Time Bandits which has now been restored for a new DVD and Blu-ray release.

Time Bandits is a delightfully children’s fantasy about young Kevin (Craig Warnock) who finds himself travelling through holes in the space-time continuum in the company of half a dozen of fractious dwarfs. Along the way he encounters Agamemnon (Sean Connery), Robin Hood (John Cleese), Napoleon (Ian Holm) and winds up as a passenger on the Titanic, although not necessarily in that order. But is this just random entertainment laid on for history fan Kevin’s benefit, or part of a wider struggle between the forces of good (Ralph Richardson) and evil (David Warner)?

The film is an absolute joy to watch from start to finish, showcasing Gilliam’s inimitable quirky style to great effect and the latest release, with all its special features, would be a great addition to anyone’s collection. Here are the special feature details as well as the cover artwork:

  • Brand new 2k-resolution restoration of the film from the original camera negative, approved by director and co-writer Terry Gilliam
  • Original uncompressed PCM Stereo 2.0 and 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio options
  • Optional English SDH subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
  • Chasing Time Bandits: A new interview with Terry Gilliam
  • Writing the Film that Dares Not Speak its Name: A new interview in which Michael Palin discusses co-writing and acting in Time Bandits
  • The Effects of Time Bandits: A new interview in which Kent Houston, founder of the Peerless Camera Company, discusses Time Bandits’ optical effects
  • Playing Evil: A new featurette in which actor David Warner remembers producer George Harrison and playing Evil in Time Bandits
  • The Costumes of Time Bandits: A new interview with costume designer James Acheson
  • The Look of Time Bandits: A new interview with production designer Milly Burns
  • From Script to Screen – A new animated featurette in which Milly Burns takes us through her production notebooks, locations photographs and storyboards revealing how twentieth century Morocco was transformed into Ancient Greece
  • Original Trailer
  • Restoration Demonstration
  • Collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by critic James Oliver

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Thanks to Arrow Video we have three copies of the DVD to give away. To be in with a chance of winning one of them all you have to do is comment on this post with an answer to the following: what is your favourite time travel movie and why? Winners will be chosen from our favourite comments (please give more than just a few word answers) and will be contacted by e-mail soon after the competition closes.

Now time for the the small print:

  • Competition open to UK residents only
  • Only one entry per person
  • Entrants must be 18 or over
  • Competition closes on Friday August 30th at 23:59pm GMT

Good luck! Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter and like our Facebook page.

Time Bandits is released on DVD, Blu-ray and limited edition steelbook in the UK on Monday August 26th.