Category: Film Previews
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Film Preview: Pawn Sacrifice (2015)
Page Revisions: (May 31, 2015) Original Release Date: September 18, 2015 Synopsis: From IMDb: “American chess champion Bobby Fischer prepares for a legendary match-up against Russian Boris Spassky.” Poster Rating: B / D Review: (#1) A fitting, pensive concept that works within the framework of the film, its subject and his state of mind. (#2)…
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Weekend Preview: Jun. 5-7, 2015
Below are seven previews for films opening next weekend.
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Film Preview: Testament of Youth (2015)
Poster Trailer Link Release Date: June 5, 2015 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A British woman recalls coming of age during World War I.” Poster: C Review: Two distinct layouts that modestly complement one another, but don’t create a cohesive whole. Trailer: B+ Review: The trailer presents a compelling look at life during World War I for…
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Film Preview: Police Story: Lockdown (2015)
Poster Trailer Link Release Date: June 5, 2015 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A man looking for the release of a long-time prisoner takes a police officer, his daughter, and a group of strangers hostage.” Poster: D Review: A grizzled Jackie Chan may sell this film to fans, but there’s nothing substantive or creative about the design…
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Film Preview: Larry Gaye: Renegade Male Flight Attendant (2015)
Poster Trailer Link Release Date: June 4, 2015 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A self-anointed ‘renegade’ male flight attendant must save the day when the airline he works for tries to eliminate flight attendants as a cost-cutting measure.” Poster: C Review: I don’t know how to describe this other than it’s precisely what you would expect from…
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Film Preview: Insidious Chapter 3 (2015)
Poster Poster #1 Additional posters can be found below. Trailer Link Release Date: June 5, 2015 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A prequel set before the haunting of the Lambert family that reveals how gifted psychic Elise Rainier reluctantly agrees to use her ability to contact the dead in order to help a teenage girl who has…
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Film Preview: Underdogs (2015)
Poster Trailer Link Release Date: August 14, 2015 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A young man named Amadeo sets off on an unexpected adventure with the players of his beloved Foosball game.” Poster: C+ Review: The stark white background is unnecessary. You have several scenes from the trailer alone that would provide a much more resplendent backdrop…
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Trailer Watch: Pan, updated (2015)
Trailer #2, Poster #5 Pan, 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: Dark Was the Night (2015)
Poster Trailer Link Release Date: July 24, 2015 Synopsis: From IMDb: “An evil is unleashed in a small town when a logging company sets up shop in the neighboring woods.” Poster: C+ / C+ Review: (#1) While I like the attempt made, the stark black-and-white limitation undermines the artistic whole. (#2) Meanwhile, the concept is…
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Looking at the Weekend: May 29-31, 2015
It’s rather interesting that July has turned out quite different than anyone would have predicted just a few months ago. While I doubt Aloha can beat San Andreas, I wouldn’t be surprised. It could be a close race and they’ll likely be the weekend’s top two films. Individual Commentaries Wesley Lovell: Despite the cast, Aloha…
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Film Preview: Infinitely Polar Bear (2015)
Poster Poster #1 Additional posters can be found below. Trailer Link Release Date: May 22, 2015 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A manic-depressive mess of a father tries to win back his wife by attempting to take full responsibility of their two young, spirited daughters, who don’t make the overwhelming task any easier.” Poster: B- / C+…
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Film Preview: Shaun the Sheep Movie (2015)
Page Revisions: (May 24, 2015) Original (August 2, 2015) New Posters (#6-#12) / Page Redesigned Release Date: August 7, 2015 Synopsis: From IMDb: “When Shaun decides to take the day off and have some fun, he gets a little more action than he bargained for. A mix up with the Farmer, a caravan and a…
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Weekend Preview: May 29-31, 2015
Below are six previews for films opening next weekend.
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Film Preview: Results (2015)
Poster Trailer Link Release Date: May 29, 2015 Synopsis: From IMDb: “Two mismatched personal trainers’ lives are upended by the actions of a new, wealthy client.” Poster: F / B- Review: (#1) Whoever designed this poster should be fired. Immediately. Clearly someone without a modicum of talent thought this would be an advisable sales tool.…
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Film Preview: Heaven Knows What (2015)
Poster Trailer Link Release Date: May 29, 2015 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A vagabond couple in NYC battling addiction amidst a manic love affair.” Poster: C- Review: The color usage is impressive, but the content and layout is as far from that descriptive word as it can get. Trailer: C+ Review: The only film referenced herein…
