Category: Film Previews
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Film Preview: Jupiter Ascending (2015)
Poster Poster #3 Additional posters can be found below. Trailer Link Release Date: July 25, 2014 Synopsis: From IMDb: “In a universe where humans are near the bottom of the evolutionary ladder, a young destitute human woman is targeted for assassination by the Queen of the Universe because her very existence threatens to end the…
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Looking at the Weekend: Dec. 20-22, 2013
It used to be that Peter Jackson films dominated the holiday box office, but Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues changes that with this week’s likely #1 debut. Individual Commentaries Wesley Lovell: I’m interested in the two limited release films this week, but not those going wide. Peter J. Patrick: Christmas comes early to both the…
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2014 Spring Season Preview: January
There are no two bigger months at theaters. While the Summer may provide box office swing, both box office and Oscars dominate the final two months of the year with November likely the biggest of them all. This year, a number of top notch films will compete for audience dollars and critics’ appreciation going into…
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Film Preview: Stranger By the Lake (2014)
Poster Trailer Link Release Date: January 24, 2014 Synopsis: From IMDb: “Summertime. A cruising spot for men, tucked away on the shores of a lake. Franck falls in love with Michel. An attractive, potent and lethally dangerous man. Franck knows this, but wants to live out his passion anyway.” Poster: B Review: The motif of…
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Film Preview: The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014)
Poster Trailer Link Release Date: May 2, 2014 Synopsis: From IMDb: “Peter Parker runs the gauntlet as the mysterious company Oscorp sends up a slew of supervillains against him, impacting on his life.” Poster: B (3) / D / B- / C+ / C+ / C- (3) / C+ / C / B / C-…
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Weekend Preview: Dec. 20-22, 2013
Below are seven previews for films opening next weekend.
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Film Preview: Walking with Dinosaurs (2013)
Poster Additional posters can be found below. Trailer Link Release Date: December 20, 2013 Synopsis: From IMDb: “See and feel what it was like when dinosaurs ruled the Earth, in a story where an underdog dino triumphs to become a hero for the ages.” Poster: B- / C+ / B- / C (5) / B…
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Film Preview: Snow Queen (2013)
Poster Trailer Link Release Date: October 11, 2013 Synopsis: From IMDb: “The Snow Queen created the world of eternal winter where the polar wind cools human souls and clearness of lines obscure emotions. A girl named Gerda, her pet ferret Luta, and Orm the troll must save her brother Kai and the world.” Poster: –…
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Film Preview: Still Mine (2013)
Poster Trailer Link Release Date: July 12, 2013 Synopsis: From IMDb: “An elderly couple fight against local authorities in rural New Brunswick to build their final home.” Poster: C+ / C Review: Both designs have that Hallmark Hall of Fame quality, but the first design is a little more colorfully creative. The second design is…
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Film Preview: Some Girl(s) (2013)
Poster Trailer Link Release Date: June 28, 2013 Synopsis: From IMDb: “On the eve of his wedding, a successful writer travels across the country to meet up with ex-lovers in an attempt to make amends for past relationship transgressions.” Poster: C+ Review: One of the few times a set of character insets could work and…
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Looking at the Weekend: Dec. 13-15, 2013
There is no question about what will top the box office. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug should do so handily. The big question is whether the somewhat poorly received first film will keep many fans away expecting it to be worse. Critics have already chimed in that this one is back on track, if…
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2014 Spring Preview: Introduction
Surprisingly, 2014 is just around the corner. Here’s a brief look at the first four months of 2014. This early list will likely change as films get pushed back and moved forward to meet demand and avoid scaring off an audience. There are a number of potentially blockbuster titles and a number of films that…
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Film Preview: White Reindeer (2013)
Poster Trailer Link Release Date: December 6, 2013 Synopsis: From IMDb: “After an unexpected tragedy, Suzanne struggles to put her life back together during a sad, strange Christmastime in suburban Virginia.” Poster: D / B+ Review: I guess that when you’re an indie, the first instinct is to go the hand-drawn route. That’s typically a…
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Trailer Watch: Her, trailer #2, new release date (2013)
Him. Her. We’ll see about both. Her, trailer #2, new release date Plot Summary: From IMDb: “A lonely writer develops an unlikely relationship with his newly-purchased operating system that’s designed to meet his every need.” Release Date: December 18, 2013 Poster Trailer Rating: – Commentary: See Previous Preview Rating: B+ Commentary: This more expanded look…
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Weekend Preview: Dec. 13-15, 2013
Below are six previews for films opening next weekend.
