Category: Film Previews
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Film Preview: Snowden (2016)
Page Revisions: (July 5, 2015) Original (May 1, 2016) New Trailer (#2) / New Poster (#1) / New Release Date (changed from 12/25/15) (July 24, 2016) New Trailer (#2) / New Posters (#2 & #3) Release Date: September 16, 2016 Synopsis: From IMDb: “CIA employee Edward Snowden leaks thousands of classified documents to the press.”…
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Film Preview: What We Did on Our Holiday (2015)
Poster Trailer Link Release Date: July 10, 2015 Synopsis: From IMDb: “Doug and Abi take their kids on a family vacation. Surrounded by relatives, the kids innocently reveal the ins and outs of their family life and many intimate details about their parents. It’s soon clear that when it comes to keeping a big secret…
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Looking at the Weekend: Jul. 10-12, 2015
After weeks of dominance by Jurassic World and Inside Out, the box office crown will finally be handed off to the cute little critters from the Despicable Me franchise. Individual Commentaries Wesley Lovell: Minions is where I’ll be. However, I could be convinced to check out Self/less too. Peter J. Patrick: Another good week for…
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2015 Spring Season Preview Wrap-Up: February
February 6, 2015 Jupiter Ascending Oscar Prospects: What I said: “Uncertain. The film certainly has the look of a film that would compete in numerous tech categories, but most movies that release in February or quickly and easily forgotten by the time Oscar nominations roll around. Should the film impress critics and do superb box…
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Film Preview: Point Break (2015)
Page Revisions: (July 5, 2015) Original (October 4, 2015) New Trailer (#2) / New Posters (#2-#6) / Page Redesigned (December 20, 2015) New Posters (#7 & #8) / Added Gallery of Images Release Date: December 25, 2015 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A young FBI agent infiltrates an extraordinary team of extreme sports athletes he suspects of…
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Film Preview: A Little Chaos (2015)
Poster Trailer Link Release Date: March 27, 2015 Synopsis: From IMDb: “Two talented landscape artists become romantically entangled while building a garden in King Louis XIV’s palace at Versailles.” Poster: C / C- / C+ (3) Review: (#1) Too much airbrushing and photoshopping to look natural, which is a pity when this is a film…
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Weekend Preview: Jul. 10-12, 2015
Below are five previews for films opening next weekend.
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Film Preview: Tangerine (2015)
Poster Trailer Link Release Date: July 10, 2015 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A working girl tears through Tinseltown on Christmas Eve searching for the pimp who broke her heart.” Poster: C Review: A beautiful sunset is wonderful, and the silhouettes are a satisfying touch; however, the entire design just doesn’t seem to fit with the theme…
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Film Preview: The Suicide Theory (2015)
Poster Trailer Link Release Date: July 10, 2015 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A suicidal man hires a demented killer to assist him in suicide, but for some reason, miraculously survives each attempt on his life.” Poster: C- Review: The chalk outline motif doesn’t quite fit in with the film’s concept, which makes it a tough design…
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Film Preview: The Gallows (2015)
Poster Trailer Link Release Date: July 10, 2015 Synopsis: From IMDb: “20 years after a horrific accident during a small town school play, students at the school resurrect the failed show in a misguided attempt to honor the anniversary of the tragedy – but soon discover that some things are better left alone.” Poster: D…
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Film Preview: Rock the Kasbah (2015)
Page Revisions: (June 28, 2015) Original (October 18, 2015) New Trailer (#2) / Page Redesigned Release Date: October 23, 2015 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A down-on-his-luck music manager discovers a teenage girl with an extraordinary voice while on a music tour in Afghanistan and takes her to Kabul to compete on the popular television show, Afghan…
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Film Preview: Time Out of Mind (2015)
Page Revisions: (June 28, 2015) Original (September 6, 2015) Page Redesigned Release Date: September 9, 2015 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A homeless man tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter.” Poster Rating: C+ Review: This is a simple design that doesn’t require a lot of embellishment, but all things considered, I don’t think many will see…
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Film Preview: Steve Jobs (2015)
Page Revisions: (June 28, 2015) Original (September 20, 2015) New Trailer (#2) / New Poster (#1) / Page Redesigned Release Date: October 9, 2015 Synopsis: From IMDb: “Follows the life and legacy of Steve Jobs.” Poster Rating: C+ Review: (#1) Apple has always prided itself on simplicity of design and while that’s evocative in itself,…
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Looking at the Weekend: Jul. 3-5, 2015
This weekend, a battle between strippers and Arnold Schwarzeneggar promises to be an interesting affair. Will this be a victory for male-targeted films or female-targeted films. It’s an excellent question, but early word suggests Terminator: Geneisys might be the better film, which will encourage more repeat business, which could ultimately boost its weekend total. Individual…
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Film Preview: Grandma (2015)
Poster Trailer Link Release Date: August 21, 2015 Synopsis: From IMDb: “Self-described misanthrope Elle Reid has her protective bubble burst when her 18-year-old granddaughter, Sage, shows up needing help. The two of them go on a day-long journey that causes Elle to come to terms with her past and Sage to confront her future.” Poster:…
