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'Pines' is too self-serious: Associated Press review
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
“The Place Beyond the Pines” aims admirably for an epic sense of Greek tragedy, and it does have some powerful individual moments, but the characters are all so underdeveloped that the whole effort feels like studied posturing, writes AP film critic Christy LeMire.
SCHENECTADY
Schenectady mayor, party limo to see ‘Pines’
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Taking a stretch limousine to screening of “The Place Beyond the Pines” in New York City was a no-brainer for Mayor Gary McCarthy.
Gosling's 'Pines' motorcycle jacket to be auctioned for charity in LA
Friday, March 15, 2013
The website Cinemablend.com is reporting today that a red motorcycle jacket worn by actor Ryan Gosling during the filming of "The Place Beyond the Pines" is being auctioned to benefit a charity.
SCHENECTADY
No plans yet for ‘Pines’ premiere
Friday, March 8, 2013
“The Place Beyond the Pines” is coming to Schenectady on April 12, but it’s not clear if it will debut here before its wide release.
Review hails Cooper's performance in 'Pines'
Friday, March 1, 2013
A review of "The Place Beyond the Pines" in today's Daily Record and Sunday Mail, one of Scotland's largest news organizations, singles out actor Bradley Cooper for his performance as Schenectady cop Avery Cross.
Three new 'Pines' posters released
Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013
"The Place Beyond the Pines" will open four weeks from today in New York and Los Angeles, and on Thursday a new set of posters -- in French -- were released featuring the film's high-profile stars, Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper and Eva Mendes.
'Pines' receives plaudits after Glasgow Film Festival screenings
Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013
Director Derek Cianfrance's "The Place Beyond the Pines," filmed in Schenectady County, was screened on Saturday and Sunday at the Glasgow Film Festival in Scotland, which ran from Feb. 14 to 24.
SCHENECTADY
Director: ‘Pines’ premiere in works
Monday, Feb. 18, 2013
Midnight had passed in the penthouse suite where director Derek Cianfrance was meeting with representatives from Focus Films.
Poster advances ‘Pines’ premiere
Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013
Ryan Gosling (as Luke) rides his motorcycle in front of the Trustco Bank branch on State Street in the new poster released for "The Place Beyond the Pines," which is scheduled to open nationwide two months from today.
SCHENECTADY
‘Place Beyond the Pines’ movie trailer debuts
Friday, Dec. 21, 2012
A trailer for Derek Cianfrance’s “The Place Beyond the Pines,” which was shot in and around Schenectady, debuted Friday on Yahoo! Movies.
NISKAYUNA
‘Pines’ screenwriter talks to students about process
Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012
Ben Coccio, a 1993 graduate of Niskayuna High School, credited the education in the arts he received at the district for giving him the foundation he used to build a film career.
SCHENECTADY
‘Place Beyond The Pines’ to premiere in spring
Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012
Derek Cianfrance’s long-awaited film, “The Place Beyond the Pines,” is set for early spring release, according to Focus Features.
TORONTO
Focus Features buys ‘Place Beyond Pines’
Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012
A division of NBC Universal has bought the film “The Place Beyond the Pines” and plans to release it to theaters next year, according to the company’s website.
More "Place Beyond The Pines" reviews
Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012
See what the critics in Toronto are saying about "The Place Beyond The Pines."
TORONTO
‘Pines’ reflects city’s true grit
Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012
Schenectady seems almost tailor-made for the canvas Derek Cianfrance used to paint his generational epic, “The Place Beyond the Pines.”
