Category: Film Previews
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2016 Spring Season Preview: January
Here we look at the upcoming month’s offerings.
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Film Preview: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (2016)
Page Revisions: (December 20, 2015) Original (February 29, 2016) New Trailer (#2) / New Poster (#2) Release Date: March 4, 2016 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A journalist recounts her wartime coverage in Afghanistan and Pakistan.” Poster Rating: C / B- SEE ALL POSTERS BELOW Review: (#1) A breezy look at the star of a new movie,…
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Film Preview: American Hero (2015)
Page Revisions: (December 20, 2015) Original Release Date: December 11, 2015 Synopsis: From IMDb: “Melvin, a reluctant Superhero, lives only for crime, women and drugs – until he realises that the only way he will ever get to see his estranged son is to go straight and fulfil his potential as a crime fighter.” Poster…
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Film Preview: Star Trek Beyond (2016)
Page Revisions: (December 20, 2015) Original (May 29, 2016) New Trailer (#2) / New Posters (#1-#6) (July 3, 2016) New Trailer (#3) / New Posters (#7-#12) / Replaced No Synopsis with Vague Synopsis (July 17, 2016) New Poster (#13) Release Date: July 22, 2016 Synopsis: From IMDb: “The USS Enterprise crew explores the furthest reaches…
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Weekend Preview: Dec. 25-27, 2015
Below are eight previews for films opening next weekend.
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Film Preview: 45 Years (2015)
Page Revisions: (December 20, 2015) Original Release Date: December 25, 2015 Synopsis: From IMDb: “In the week leading up to their 45th wedding anniversary, a couple receive an unexpected letter which contains potentially life changing news.” Poster Rating: C- / C / C- SEE ALL POSTERS BELOW Review: (#1) Simple, but inelegant design that might…
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Film Preview: Daddy’s Home (2015)
Page Revisions: (December 20, 2015) Original Release Date: December 25, 2015 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A mild-mannered radio executive strives to become the best stepdad to his wife’s two children, but complications ensue when their freewheeling and freeloading real father arrives, forcing him to compete for the affection of the kids.” Poster Rating: C+ / B+…
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Film Preview: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny (2016)
Page Revisions: (December 13, 2015) Original (February 21, 2016) New Trailer (#2) Release Date: February 26, 2016 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A story of lost love, young love, a legendary sword and one last opportunity at redemption.” Poster Rating: C- SEE ALL POSTERS BELOW Review: I almost forget what the poster looks like every time I…
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Film Preview: Playing It Cool (2015)
Page Revisions: (December 13, 2015) Original Release Date: May 8, 2015 Synopsis: From IMDb: “Unrequited love motivates a guy to write about his experiences.” Poster Rating: D / C / C+ SEE ALL POSTERS BELOW Review: (#1) A generic, forgettable design. (#2) Looking at this poster, you’d get the entirely wrong impression about the film’s…
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Film Preview: The Legend of Tarzan (2016)
Page Revisions: (December 13, 2015) Original (May 8, 2016) New Trailer (#2) / New Poster (#2) (June 26, 2016) New Trailer (#3) / New Posters (#3-#6) Release Date: July 1, 2016 Synopsis: From IMDb: “Tarzan, having acclimated to life in London, is called back to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities…
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Film Preview: Survivor (2015)
Page Revisions: (December 13, 2015) Original Release Date: May 29, 2015 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A Foreign Service Officer in London tries to prevent a terrorist attack set to hit New York, but is forced to go on the run when she is framed for crimes she did not commit.” Poster Rating: C- / B- /…
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Looking at the Weekend: Dec. 18-20, 2015
Perhaps outgrossing all other films in release this weekend, the rebirth of the Star Wars franchise begins here. Will it end here? A disappointing box office or disappointed fans will point one way, “all is forgiven” shouts will push it in the other direction. Our Highest Rated Films: Son of Saul, Star Wars: The Force…
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2016 Spring Preview: Introduction
Several sequels populate the early months of 2016, many of which are following up highly successful originals. Some aren’t going to make it, others will. There are a handful of new titles that could do pretty well, but I sense that this time period will be rife with possibilities for failure. To introduce you to…
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Film Preview: The BFG (2016)
Page Revisions: (December 13, 2015) Original (April 10, 2016) New Trailer (#2) / New Poster (#1) (May 22, 2016) New Trailer (#3) / New Poster (#2) Release Date: July 1, 2016 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A girl named Sophie encounters the Big Friendly Giant who, despite his intimidating appearance, turns out to be a kindhearted soul…
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Film Preview: X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)
Page Revisions: (December 13, 2015) Original (March 20, 2016) New Trailer (#2) / New Posters (#4-#5) (May 1, 2016) New Trailer (#3) / New Posters (#6-#18) (May 22, 2016) New Poster (#19) Release Date: May 27, 2016 Synopsis: An ancient enemy surfaces bringing with him his four horsemen intent on destroying the X-Men and installing…
