Stars: Stella Maeve, Evan Taubenfeld, Ashley Carin, Michael Madsen | Written by Harris Demel, Rob Greenberg | Directed by Harris Demel
[Note: With the film out on DVD here in the UK, here’s an extended review of Trapped, aka Flipped; which we originally reviewed back in April 2016 under the title Blood Rush]
Directed by Harris Demel, Trapped fixes on Nicole Diamond, an internationally-known model, who finds herself in an upside-down car in the middle of nowhere. In the passenger seat is her unconscious boyfriend, pop singer Scott Donnoly, a.k.a. Scotty Dee. Not a soul is around to help, and her legs are wedged under the dashboard. She’s trapped. Danger lurks everywhere, including a small fire under the car, wild animals in the vicinity, and the unknown, life-threatening physiological effects of hanging upside down indefinitely. With her damaged cell phone, she dials random numbers until she finally reaches someone willing to help – a mysterious man named Casey. However, she soon learns that roadside assistance is the last thing on Casey’s mind.
Running along similar themes as Iain Softley’s 2015 thriller Curve,...
[Note: With the film out on DVD here in the UK, here’s an extended review of Trapped, aka Flipped; which we originally reviewed back in April 2016 under the title Blood Rush]
Directed by Harris Demel, Trapped fixes on Nicole Diamond, an internationally-known model, who finds herself in an upside-down car in the middle of nowhere. In the passenger seat is her unconscious boyfriend, pop singer Scott Donnoly, a.k.a. Scotty Dee. Not a soul is around to help, and her legs are wedged under the dashboard. She’s trapped. Danger lurks everywhere, including a small fire under the car, wild animals in the vicinity, and the unknown, life-threatening physiological effects of hanging upside down indefinitely. With her damaged cell phone, she dials random numbers until she finally reaches someone willing to help – a mysterious man named Casey. However, she soon learns that roadside assistance is the last thing on Casey’s mind.
Running along similar themes as Iain Softley’s 2015 thriller Curve,...
- 7/6/2017
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Welcome to week three of VOD Vault, where we take a look at another bunch of direct-to-market releases, many of which hit iTunes and the supermarket shelves without fanfare, walking you – our readers – down the fine line between spending your money wisely, or throwing it away on another slice of Dtv dross. Up this week are two films on the opposite end of the cinematic spectrum: Get a Job, a long-delayed rom-com starring Anna Kendrick and Miles Teller; and claustrophobic horror Blood Rush.
Get A Job
Stars: Anna Kendrick, Alison Brie, Miles Teller, Bryan Cranston, Cameron Richardson, Greg Germann, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Marcia Gay Harden, Nicholas Braun, John C. McGinley, Jorge Garcia, John Cho, Bruce Davidson | Directed by Dylan Kidd
Life after college graduation is not exactly going as planned for Will (Teller) and Jillian (Kendrick) who find themselves lost in a sea of increasingly strange jobs, perpetual unemployment and adulthood angst.
Get A Job
Stars: Anna Kendrick, Alison Brie, Miles Teller, Bryan Cranston, Cameron Richardson, Greg Germann, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Marcia Gay Harden, Nicholas Braun, John C. McGinley, Jorge Garcia, John Cho, Bruce Davidson | Directed by Dylan Kidd
Life after college graduation is not exactly going as planned for Will (Teller) and Jillian (Kendrick) who find themselves lost in a sea of increasingly strange jobs, perpetual unemployment and adulthood angst.
- 4/10/2016
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Looks like things are still a little "Complicated" for Avril Lavigne.The Canadian singer just released her brand new music video for "Here's to Never Growing Up" -- and she's bringing us back to 2002 by wearing an outfit from her debut music video.Sporting a white tank top and the trademark ties that she made oh-so-popular, Lavigne is seen skating around a high school in the new video. Sk8er girl for life!The video also sees her reuniting with her former bandmates Evan Taubenfeld and Devin Bronson, as they all perform at a high school prom gone wild.Check out the clip below. Warning: The song contains profanity. Read more...
- 5/9/2013
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
Los Angeles, June 28: Singer Avril Lavigne has donated musical instruments to a children's hospital in California.
Lavigne went to the Mattel Children's hospital in Ucla, California, last month and took some musical instruments along with her for the children to learn while they recover, reports contactmusic.com.
The 27-year-old singer and her musician pal Evan Taubenfeld helped teach their young.
Lavigne went to the Mattel Children's hospital in Ucla, California, last month and took some musical instruments along with her for the children to learn while they recover, reports contactmusic.com.
The 27-year-old singer and her musician pal Evan Taubenfeld helped teach their young.
- 6/27/2012
- by Amith Ostwal
- RealBollywood.com
Video for first song from upcoming album coming soon.
By Gil Kaufman
Cover art for Avril Lavigne's single "What the Hell"
Photo: Sony Music Entertainment
The wait is finally over, and all Avril Lavigne can say is: "What the Hell." That's the name of the first single from Lavigne's upcoming fourth studio album, Goodbye Lullaby, which is due March 8. The singer has been vocal about how long she's had to wait to get new music to her fans, and on the first salvo from the disc, you can almost taste her pent-up emotions.
Opening with a bouncy retro keyboard riff reminiscent of garage revivalists the Hives and some power-poppy handclaps, the song has the rousing cheerleader energy of some of Lavigne's catchiest hits. It also sounds like a declaration of independence from a former teen star who is storming back onto the scene after her first significant friction with...
By Gil Kaufman
Cover art for Avril Lavigne's single "What the Hell"
Photo: Sony Music Entertainment
The wait is finally over, and all Avril Lavigne can say is: "What the Hell." That's the name of the first single from Lavigne's upcoming fourth studio album, Goodbye Lullaby, which is due March 8. The singer has been vocal about how long she's had to wait to get new music to her fans, and on the first salvo from the disc, you can almost taste her pent-up emotions.
Opening with a bouncy retro keyboard riff reminiscent of garage revivalists the Hives and some power-poppy handclaps, the song has the rousing cheerleader energy of some of Lavigne's catchiest hits. It also sounds like a declaration of independence from a former teen star who is storming back onto the scene after her first significant friction with...
- 1/3/2011
- MTV Music News
Avril Lavigne's brand new song titled "What the Hell" has finally made its way out. The lead single of her new album "Goodbye Lullaby", it's a pop/rock song which carries a lot of fun elements from such her singles as "Hey You" and "Sk8erboi".
"You say that I'm messing with your head/ All 'cause I was making out with your friends/ Love hurts whether it's right or wrong/ I can't stop 'cause I'm having too much time," she sings. "All my live I've been good but now, I'm thinking what the hell/ All I want is to mess around and I don't really care about."
The song was first showcased to live audience during the annual "Dick Clark's new Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest" and offered for free download over the weekend. Beside singing the new track, Avril also catered fans with her popular song...
"You say that I'm messing with your head/ All 'cause I was making out with your friends/ Love hurts whether it's right or wrong/ I can't stop 'cause I'm having too much time," she sings. "All my live I've been good but now, I'm thinking what the hell/ All I want is to mess around and I don't really care about."
The song was first showcased to live audience during the annual "Dick Clark's new Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest" and offered for free download over the weekend. Beside singing the new track, Avril also catered fans with her popular song...
- 1/3/2011
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Songstress will give new single away for free via Facebook on New Year's Day.
By James Dinh
Avril Lavigne
Photo: John Parra/ Wireimage
Avril Lavigne is poising herself for a comeback. Not only will the pop-punk princess debut her brand-new single, "What the Hell," on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2011," but she's also treating fans to a free download of the tune on New Year's Day.
In order to get the freebie, fans will need to head to the Avril's official Facebook page and "like" the starlet on January 1. As of now, the singer/songwriter has uploaded a 21-second video titled "Knock! Knock!" to the social media site to tease the premiere. The clip begins with the song's flashing title before a cameraman walks up to Lavigne's trailer and knocks on the door. The clip ends with the 26-year-old starlet opening the door and proclaiming,...
By James Dinh
Avril Lavigne
Photo: John Parra/ Wireimage
Avril Lavigne is poising herself for a comeback. Not only will the pop-punk princess debut her brand-new single, "What the Hell," on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2011," but she's also treating fans to a free download of the tune on New Year's Day.
In order to get the freebie, fans will need to head to the Avril's official Facebook page and "like" the starlet on January 1. As of now, the singer/songwriter has uploaded a 21-second video titled "Knock! Knock!" to the social media site to tease the premiere. The clip begins with the song's flashing title before a cameraman walks up to Lavigne's trailer and knocks on the door. The clip ends with the 26-year-old starlet opening the door and proclaiming,...
- 12/28/2010
- MTV Music News
Avril Lavigne has unveiled songs selection for her next studio effort "Goodbye Lullaby". There are fourteen tracks lined up, and one of them is "Alice in Wonderland" theme song which is offered as a hidden track.
The first single "What the Hell" will be debuted live at the upcoming star-studded "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest". A music video will be premiered soon after the debut. In the meantime, fans can listen to a previously-revealed short snippet of the single.
While "What the Hell" is a fun pop track about "personal freedom", the other songs like "Smile" expresses her gratitude for special people in her life, "Push" has her exploring the dynamics of a relationship, "Wish You Were Here" bares her vulnerable side, and "Goodbye" shows off her strength to close one chapter of her life and move on to the next.
"Goodbye Lullaby" is due...
The first single "What the Hell" will be debuted live at the upcoming star-studded "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest". A music video will be premiered soon after the debut. In the meantime, fans can listen to a previously-revealed short snippet of the single.
While "What the Hell" is a fun pop track about "personal freedom", the other songs like "Smile" expresses her gratitude for special people in her life, "Push" has her exploring the dynamics of a relationship, "Wish You Were Here" bares her vulnerable side, and "Goodbye" shows off her strength to close one chapter of her life and move on to the next.
"Goodbye Lullaby" is due...
- 12/22/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Avril Lavigne is taking extra advantage of her appearance during "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest" this year. She'll be premiering "What the Hell," her first single from new album "Goodbye Lullaby," now with a confirmed release date. "Goodbye," the Canadian songwriter's long-awaited fourth studio set, will drop on March 8 via RCA. She collaborated with songwriters like Max Martin, Evan Taubenfeld, Butch Walker and -- somewhat surprisingly -- her now-ex-husband Deryck Whibley. The Sum 41 guitarist had contributed to Lavigne's last album "The Best Damn Thing" in 2007, prior to the split in 2009. Lavigne wrote last...
- 12/9/2010
- by Katie Hasty
- Hitfix
Singer will debut first single, "What the Hell," on New Year's Eve.
By Gil Kaufman
Avril Lavigne's <i>Goodbye Lullaby</i>
Photo: RCA Records
Avril Lavigne fans have been waiting patiently for the follow-up to 2007's The Best Damn Thing, and after two years of recording and delays, they will finally get their reward.
Lavigne's fourth studio album, Goodbye Lullaby, is slated for release on March 8, 2011. The disc will feature collaborations with producer/songwriter Butch Walker and pop mastermind Max Martin as well as her former guitarist Evan Taubenfeld and ex-husband, Sum 41's Deryck Whibley.
Among the tracks slated for inclusion are "Smile," described as a rocker that "expresses her gratitude for special people in her life," an exploration of relationship dynamics called "Push," the vulnerable ballad "Wish You Were Here," a '50s-girl-group-inspired tune called "Stop Standing There" and the title track, "Goodbye," on which she "finds the strength...
By Gil Kaufman
Avril Lavigne's <i>Goodbye Lullaby</i>
Photo: RCA Records
Avril Lavigne fans have been waiting patiently for the follow-up to 2007's The Best Damn Thing, and after two years of recording and delays, they will finally get their reward.
Lavigne's fourth studio album, Goodbye Lullaby, is slated for release on March 8, 2011. The disc will feature collaborations with producer/songwriter Butch Walker and pop mastermind Max Martin as well as her former guitarist Evan Taubenfeld and ex-husband, Sum 41's Deryck Whibley.
Among the tracks slated for inclusion are "Smile," described as a rocker that "expresses her gratitude for special people in her life," an exploration of relationship dynamics called "Push," the vulnerable ballad "Wish You Were Here," a '50s-girl-group-inspired tune called "Stop Standing There" and the title track, "Goodbye," on which she "finds the strength...
- 12/8/2010
- MTV Music News
More than three years after she released "The Best Damn Thing" in 2007, Avril Lavigne has treated fans with details over her fourth studio album, "Goodbye Lullaby". On Tuesday, December 7, the "When You're Gone" singer dropped the cover art and release date of the upcoming effort.
The first look at the front cover of the effort features the 26-year-old pop punk singer sitting barefoot atop a black grand piano and donning what seems to be a wedding gown. Meanwhile, the brand new set which took two years in the making, has been unraveled to be due released by RCA Records in the United States on March 8, 2011.
Avril will debut lead single "What the Hell" during the star-studded "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest", which has Black Eyed Peas' Stacy Ferguson serving as host, on New Year's Eve, December 31. In the press release, this first single from...
The first look at the front cover of the effort features the 26-year-old pop punk singer sitting barefoot atop a black grand piano and donning what seems to be a wedding gown. Meanwhile, the brand new set which took two years in the making, has been unraveled to be due released by RCA Records in the United States on March 8, 2011.
Avril will debut lead single "What the Hell" during the star-studded "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest", which has Black Eyed Peas' Stacy Ferguson serving as host, on New Year's Eve, December 31. In the press release, this first single from...
- 12/8/2010
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
Details of Avril Lavigne's next studio installment have been shared. It is going to be released in the United States on March 8, 2011. The first look at the front page of the upcoming CD has also been unleashed, featuring the pop/rock singer perched on a black grand piano.
The first single "What the Hell" will be debuted on New Year's Eve during star-studded "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest" which will be hosted by Black Eyed Peas' Stacy Ferguson. One of the upbeat tracks in the album, the song is an unabashed embrace of fun and freedom.
Despite her divorce from Sum 41's Deryck Whibley, Avril reunites with him in the making of this album. She also worked with her other longtime collaborators such as Evan Taubenfeld and Butch Walker as well as top-notch songwriter/producer Max Martin.
The "Sk8ter Boy" hitmaker...
The first single "What the Hell" will be debuted on New Year's Eve during star-studded "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest" which will be hosted by Black Eyed Peas' Stacy Ferguson. One of the upbeat tracks in the album, the song is an unabashed embrace of fun and freedom.
Despite her divorce from Sum 41's Deryck Whibley, Avril reunites with him in the making of this album. She also worked with her other longtime collaborators such as Evan Taubenfeld and Butch Walker as well as top-notch songwriter/producer Max Martin.
The "Sk8ter Boy" hitmaker...
- 12/8/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Alloy Entertainment is no stranger to the novel-turned-television-show, having put out Gossip Girl, The Vampire Diaries, and Pretty Little Liars, all shows based on The New York Times bestselling series that are also published by Alloy. Private is simply the next in a long line of shows based on books, with one major difference: it’s a web series. While the DVD box calls Private a “movie about romance, privilege and murder,” it began as 20 webisodes, each about 4 to 6 minutes in length. However, the part about romance, privilege and murder is spot on. Reed Brennan (played by Kelsey Sander) leaves her small town life behind as she begins her first semester at Easton Academy, a prestigious boarding school in New England. She’s placed in Billings Hall, the best dorm on campus, and manages to snag herself a hot new boyfriend, Thomas (Brant Daugherty).
While Thomas is a hottie from a wealthy family,...
While Thomas is a hottie from a wealthy family,...
- 9/1/2010
- by Jessica Guerrasio
- JustPressPlay.net
There's a busy weekend ahead, as there's plenty of Christmas shopping still to do, plus there are three different versions of "Avatar" (that's regular, 3D and IMAX) that demand eyeballs. (And if you prefer stylized violence to blue aliens or Santa Claus, there's also a phenomenal number of pro wrestling and Mma events this weekend.) So be sure to head into the next few days armed with all the news, opinions, predictions and behind-the-scenes information that littered the MTV Newsroom blog this week.
» Justin Bieber had one of the biggest weeks of his young career, as he sang for President Obama and also launched a Valentine's Day bouquet with his name on it.
» Chris Brown followed in the footsteps of Miley Cyrus and said goodbye to Twitter.
» The cast of MTV's "Jersey Shore" came by, and Snooki treated a number of staffers to some free advice.
» The Red Hot Chili Peppers lost another guitarist,...
» Justin Bieber had one of the biggest weeks of his young career, as he sang for President Obama and also launched a Valentine's Day bouquet with his name on it.
» Chris Brown followed in the footsteps of Miley Cyrus and said goodbye to Twitter.
» The cast of MTV's "Jersey Shore" came by, and Snooki treated a number of staffers to some free advice.
» The Red Hot Chili Peppers lost another guitarist,...
- 12/18/2009
- by Kyle Anderson
- MTV Newsroom
Last week, songwriter and former Avril Lavigne guitarist Evan Taubenfeld debuted a song called "Merry Swiftmas (Even Though I Celebrate Chanukah)," a holiday-themed ode to pop-country superstar Taylor Swift. The song became an instant hit, mostly because Swift herself tweeted about the tune only hours after it was posted to YouTube. Today, Taubenfeld debuted a video for the track, which features a cameo by the object of his affection.
Amazingly, this was Taubenfeld's introduction to Swift. "I have a number of mutual friends who know her. My brother plays for Demi Lovato. He's met her and says she's a total sweetheart," Taubenfeld told MTV News during a phone call on Monday (December 14). "But I had never met her myself." The singer says that he was inspired to write the tune while out shopping for the holidays and wanted to capture the same sort of spirit as Adam Sandler's "The Hanukkah Song.
Amazingly, this was Taubenfeld's introduction to Swift. "I have a number of mutual friends who know her. My brother plays for Demi Lovato. He's met her and says she's a total sweetheart," Taubenfeld told MTV News during a phone call on Monday (December 14). "But I had never met her myself." The singer says that he was inspired to write the tune while out shopping for the holidays and wanted to capture the same sort of spirit as Adam Sandler's "The Hanukkah Song.
- 12/15/2009
- by Kyle Anderson
- MTV Newsroom
Is Evan Taubenfeld about to steal the Jewish boy's hilarious holiday song throne from Adam Sandler? The former SNL star's "Chanukah Song" references Tom Cruise, David Lee Roth, Harrison Ford and the Three Stooges. But, in Taubenfeld's "Merry Swiftmas (Even Though I Celebrate Chanukah)," the singer is specific about how he wants to celebrate his eight nights and beyond. He wants Taylor Swift…and he's not willing to settle for Angelina Jolie, Penélope Cruz, Scarlett Johansson, Amy Smart or even Megan Fox. "Santa, for my gift, please send me Taylor Swift," he urges. "No one will mess with her when she's mine/And Kanye will watch his mouth...
- 12/14/2009
- E! Online
Watch out, Taylor Lautner: Taylor Swift has a new admirer - and he's written a song about her. Rocker Evan Taubenfeld just released an acoustic ditty about his crush on the country superstar, called "Merry Swiftmas (Even though I Celebrate Chanukah)." And the male singer, who was once Avril Lavigne's musical director, released it just in time for the holidays. In the tune, Taubenfeld lists a Who's Who of hot celebrities - everyone from Megan Fox to Angelina Jolie - but says nobody can compare to Swift. "I'll probably shed a few tears if you mess up and send Britney Spears,...
- 12/14/2009
- PEOPLE.com
Taylor Swift grew up on a Christmas tree farm, so she clearly has a very personal connection to the holiday. That's probably why she got so excited when she heard "Merry Swiftmas (Even Though I Celebrate Chanukah)." A singer/songwriter named Evan Taubenfeld (who used to play guitar for and collaborate with Avril Lavigne) debuted the song on YouTube and tweeted it to Swift. The pop-country superstar responded relatively soon after the initial tweet. "This made me smile," she tweeted, adding the link to the song.
The tune itself is a catchy folk-ish tune that features a series of lyrics about Taubenfeld wanting Santa to only bring him Swift for Christmas — and how disappointed he would be if any other famous ladies were delivered. The first chorus goes like this: "So don't put a bow on a box/ There's no need to send Megan Fox/ I don't need big mansion...
The tune itself is a catchy folk-ish tune that features a series of lyrics about Taubenfeld wanting Santa to only bring him Swift for Christmas — and how disappointed he would be if any other famous ladies were delivered. The first chorus goes like this: "So don't put a bow on a box/ There's no need to send Megan Fox/ I don't need big mansion...
- 12/8/2009
- by Kyle Anderson
- MTV Newsroom
LeAnn Rimes will follow in the footsteps of Katy Perry, Lily Allen and Nelly Furtado when she adds a Simlish language version of her unreleased song "You've Ruined Me" to the next "Sims 3" expansion pack, and she'll be joined by actress and musician Cassie Steele who plays Manny Santos on "Degrassi: The Next Generation." "World Adventures" appears to feature Indiana Jones-style escapades for Sims citizens, but learning their unusual language should prove to be a real life adventure, even for an accomplished singer like Rimes and one of Canada's biggest teen drama stars.
Rimes heads a list of contributions to the game's soundtrack, which also includes Steele, Furtado and the band Natalie Portman's Shaved Head, according Joystiq. Past Sims games have included such recordings of ready-made songs translated to the game-world's native language, but both stars will be singing Simlish for the first time.
The complete rundown of tracks...
Rimes heads a list of contributions to the game's soundtrack, which also includes Steele, Furtado and the band Natalie Portman's Shaved Head, according Joystiq. Past Sims games have included such recordings of ready-made songs translated to the game-world's native language, but both stars will be singing Simlish for the first time.
The complete rundown of tracks...
- 10/16/2009
- by Brian Warmoth
- MTV Multiplayer
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