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video Crashing Like Thunder: Derek Cianfrance, Bradley Cooper & Ryan Gosling on their Car Chase

What happens when Ryan Gosling tries to escape a bank robbery with a new bike and a sense of desperation? Director Derek Cianfrance, Bradley Cooper & Ryan Gosling go behind the scenes of a heart-pounding, breakneck chase scene in THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES.

video Riding Like Lightning: Derek Cianfrance Breaks Down a Key Scene from THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES

Director Derek Cianfrance takes us behind the scenes to unpack the adrenaline-fueled motorcycle ride through the woods with Luke (Ryan Gosling) and Robin (Ben Mendelsohn) in THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES.

video Returning Home: THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES Schenectady Screening

On April 11, 2013, THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES returned to the place where it started with a special screening in Schenectady. It seems like the whole town showed up to re-connect with the director and stars.

video THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES NYC Premiere

See Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper, Eva Mendes, director Derek Cianfrance and many more talk about their film at THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES NYC premiere on March 28, 2013.

video Trailer Talk: THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES

The trailer for THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES got enormous acclaim the moment it was released. Director Derek Cianfrance highlights the trailer, and the film it showcases, in this Trailer Talk video.

people in film Ryan Gosling

In THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES, Ryan Gosling plays a motorcycle stuntman whose quiet intensity speaks volumes about his drama and dreams. It’s dramatic quality that Gosling has been exquisitely cultivating for years.

people in film Bradley Cooper

In THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES, Bradley Cooper turns in a powerful performance as a policeman struggling with himself as much as his duty. It’s a role that might seem surprising for Cooper, but in the last decade the actor has made a career of redefining himself.

Slideshow NYC Premiere Screening of THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES

The stars, filmmakers and friends of THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES showed up for the film's March 28th premiere in New York City.

Videos Watch Videos

Watch our brand new featurettes, and don’t miss other clips and TV spots featuring Ryan Gosling, Eva Mendes and Bradley Cooper.

people in film Eva Mendes

As such a beautiful woman, playing a character worn down by life is no easy task for Eva Mendes. But in THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES, Mendes highlights both her natural sensuality and the complexity of the character.

People In Film The Stuntman

Brian Smyj has coordinated or engaged in stunts from Gladiator to The Dark Knight Rises, but perhaps no film has proven more creatively challenging than his work for THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES. Scott Macaulay profiles this stunt legend.

People In Film The Tone of Destiny

Mike Patton, the composer for THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES, reflects on his collaboration with Derek Cianfrance.

Ray Liotta | A Crucial Part of a Dream Cast

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In THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES, Ray Liotta plays a character he’s refined through decades of legendary films – a menacingly charming man who seems to straddle the law.

people in film Dane DeHaan

From theater to TV to film, Dane DeHaan makes a splash in each new medium. And now as the ill-fated son in THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES, DeHaan shows again why his star is on the rise.

Derek Cianfrance | The Cinema of Intimacy

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In THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES, writer/director Derek Cianfrance pulls together different stories, characters, and generations to paint the epic portrait of a crime and its consequences. The filmmaker also tapped his previous work and experience to imbue the story with passion and realism.

Inside Our Movies The Forest from the Trees in THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES

Writer/Director Derek Cianfrance narrates how the different characters and stories that make up THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES came together in the creation of his epic film.

Inside Our Movies The Roots of THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES

From Native American folklore to Jack London novels, Writer/Director Derek Cianfrance talks about the many things that inspired the story and ideas in his multi-generational epic THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES.

Inside Our Movies Casting THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES

From Ray Liotta to Eva Mendes, writer/director Derek Cianfrance highlights his talented cast – and how they went beyond the call to get their characters just right.

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The daring new movie from the director of Blue Valentine, THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES is a sweeping emotional drama powerfully exploring the unbreakable bond between fathers and sons.

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News & Press

Collider Breaks Down PINES with Derek Cianfrance

Posted by Peter Bowen | April 24, 2013

Bradley Cooper opens up to Details magazine about his best year ever.

via Details.com | Apr 22, 2013

Times Union gives guide to the Places Behind PINES

Posted by Peter Bowen | April 19, 2013

Tattoos, towns & attitude. Explore THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES with Derek Cianfrance.

via NinerOnline | Apr 15, 2013

Eva Mendes Talks Film with Glamour UK

Posted by Peter Bowen | April 12, 2013

James Franco loves Ryan Gosling in PINES

Posted by Peter Bowen | April 5, 2013

Access Hollywood visits with Bradley Cooper and Pals at NYC premiere

Posted by Peter Bowen | April 2, 2013

Ryan Gosling tells HitFix about robbing banks & riding bikes in THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES

via HitFix.com | Mar 28, 2013

PINES Comes Home to Schenectady, New York

Posted by Peter Bowen | March 28, 2013

Eva Mendes Talks Stand Up with Jon Stewart

Posted by Peter Bowen | March 28, 2013

Jo Blo spotlights Dane DeHaan & Emory Cohen

Posted by Peter Bowen | March 27, 2013

New York Times does a PINES "Anatomy of a Scene"

Posted by Peter Bowen | March 22, 2013

MovieLine goes deep into THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES

Posted by Peter Bowen | March 20, 2013

Check out this cool new graphic art for THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES.

via Cinemablend.com | Mar 15, 2013

Ryan Gosling's Red Leather Jacket up for Charity

Posted by Peter Bowen | March 15, 2013

Hypable Goes to PINES New York City Junket

Posted by Peter Bowen | March 12, 2013

THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES Soundtrack Out 3/26

Posted by Peter Bowen | March 12, 2013

The Playlist spins the soundtrack for THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES

via Indiewire | Mar 1, 2013

Check out THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES Tumblr blog

via Tumblr.com | Feb 28, 2013

W mag Goes to THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES Set

Posted by Peter Bowen | February 27, 2013

Dane DeHaan “Talking Talent” NY Times Style Mag

Posted by Peter Bowen | February 26, 2013

Glasgow Film Festival Picks PINES

Posted by Peter Bowen | January 31, 2013

IndieWIRE makes PINES "Trailer of the Week"

Posted by Peter Bowen | January 4, 2013

Slant.com profiles the rise of the up-and-coming star from THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES, Dane DeHaan

via Slant Magazine | Dec 21, 2012

Derek Cianfrance & Ryan Gosling talk filmmaking on KCRW’s THE BUSINESS

via KCRW | Dec 19, 2012

Actor Dane DeHaan discusses working with Director Derek Cianfrance

via Collider.com | Dec 19, 2012

Video Interview with Director Derek Cianfrance

via First Showing | Dec 19, 2012

Ryan Gosling has fantasies of robbing banks

via Yahoo! | Dec 19, 2012

Director Derek Cianfrance talks THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES with Collider.com

via Collider.com | Dec 18, 2012

Ryan Gosling and Derek Cianfrance on face tattoos and more

via Movieline | Dec 18, 2012

Vulture Finds Out About PINES Stunts

Posted by Peter Bowen | September 25, 2012

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