Category: Film Previews
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Looking at the Weekend: Nov. 13-15, 2015
It’s too early for Christmas movies, but it’s possible Love the Coopers does the best business of any new film this week. However, look out for The 33, which seeks to tap into the rarely-targeted U.S. Hispanics. Our Highest Rated Films: The 33 & Kilo Two Bravo Our Best Awards Ratings: By the Sea (Golden…
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2015 Blockbuster Season Preview Wrap-Up: June
Jun. 5, 2015 Entourage Box Office Prediction: $25 M Box Office Expectations: What I Said: “Weak. As Veronica Mars proved big screen adaptations of cult favorite shows don’t always do incredibly well at the box office. Of course, Sex and the City proves otherwise. Yet, for all its familiarity to HBO subscribers, Entourage doesn’t have…
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Trailer Watch: The Hateful Eight, Updated (2015)
New Trailer (#2) / New Posters (#7-#9) The Hateful Eight, updated Preview Link: CLICK HERE for link to the trailer, more posters (if available) and other commentary not featured here.
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Film Preview: Warcraft (2016)
Page Revisions: (November 8, 2015) Original (March 3, 2016) New Trailer (#2) / New Posters (#8 & #9) (May 1, 2016) New Trailer (#3) / New Posters (#10-#18) (June 5, 2016) New Poster (#19) Release Date: June 10, 2016 Synopsis: From IMDb: “An epic fantasy/adventure based on the popular video game series.” Poster Rating: C-…
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Weekend Preview: Nov. 13-15, 2015
Below are eight previews for films opening next weekend.
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Film Preview: Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015)
Page Revisions: (November 8, 2015) Original Release Date: November 12, 2015 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A king, who is loved by his subjects, wants to lead a normal life away from all the responsibilities and his kingdom, while his step brother plans to steal the throne from him. But things are changed when the king finds…
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Film Preview: Kilo Two Bravo (2015)
Page Revisions: (November 8, 2015) Original Release Date: November 13, 2015 Synopsis: From IMDb: “Kajaki Dam 2006. A company of young British soldiers encounter an unexpected, terrifying enemy. A dried-out river bed, and under every step the possibility of an anti-personnel mine. A mine that could cost you your leg – or your life.” Poster…
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Film Preview: James White (2015)
Page Revisions: (November 8, 2015) Original Release Date: November 13, 2015 Synopsis: From IMDb: “James, a 21-year-old New Yorker, struggles to take control of his self-destructive behavior in the face of momentous family challenges.” Poster Rating: C SEE ALL POSTERS BELOW Review: It’s a stark design, but one which has limited meaning and zero chance…
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Film Preview: Heist (2015)
Page Revisions: (November 8, 2015) Original Release Date: November 13, 2015 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A father is without the means to pay for his daughter’s medical treatment. As a last resort, he partners with a greedy co-worker to rob a casino. When things go awry they’re forced to hijack a city bus.” Poster Rating: B-…
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Film Preview: My All American (2015)
Page Revisions: (November 8, 2015) Original Release Date: November 13, 2015 Synopsis: From IMDb: “Freddie Steinmark, an underdog on the gridiron, faces the toughest challenge of his life after leading his team to a championship season.” Poster Rating: D+ SEE ALL POSTERS BELOW Review: A wholesome design. That’s code for bland and forgettable. Trailer Rating:…
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Film Preview: Dirty Grandpa (2016)
Page Revisions: (November 1, 2015) Original (January 17, 2016) New Trailer (#2) / New Posters (#2-#8) Release Date: January 22, 2016 Synopsis: From IMDb: “Right before his wedding, an uptight guy is tricked into driving his grandfather, a perverted former Army general, to Florida for spring break.” Poster Rating: A / B / D /…
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Film Preview: Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip (2015)
Page Revisions: (November 1, 2015) Original (December 13, 2015) New Posters (#7-#11) Release Date: December 18, 2015 Synopsis: From IMDb: “Through a series of misunderstandings, Alvin, Simon and Theodore come to believe that Dave is going to propose to his new girlfriend in Miami…and dump them. They have three days to get to him and…
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Film Preview: The Lady in the Van (2015)
Page Revisions: (November 1, 2015) Original Release Date: December 4, 2015 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A man forms an unexpected bond with a transient woman living in her car that’s parked in his driveway.” Poster Rating: C / C- SEE ALL POSTERS BELOW Review: (#1) It’s nice to have Maggie Smith front and center, but the…
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Looking at the Weekend: Nov. 6-8, 2015
This weekend it’s James Bond versus Charlie Brown, a combat no one ever would have thought would take place. James Bond has the edge simply because it’s a huge, long-legged franchise and The Peanuts Movie may have kid appeal and legions of adult fans, but it just doesn’t sound like an out-of-the-gate blockbuster. Our Highest…
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Trailer Watch: By the Sea, updated (2015)
New Trailer (#2) / New Poster (#2) By the Sea, updated Preview Link: CLICK HERE for link to the trailer, more posters (if available) and other commentary not featured here.
