Category: Film Previews
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Film Preview: The Starving Games (2013)
Poster Trailer Link Release Date: November 8, 2013 Synopsis: From IMDb: “In this Hunger Games spoof, Kantmiss Evershot must fight for her life in the 75th annual Starving Games, where she could also win an old ham, a coupon for a footlong sub, and a partially-eaten pickle!” Poster: B- Review: Not as visually diverse as…
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Film Preview: American Promise (2013)
Poster Trailer Link Release Date: October 18, 2013 Synopsis: From IMDb: “This intimate documentary follows the 12-year journey of two African-American families pursuing the promise of opportunity through the education of their sons.” Poster: C+ Review: This design makes the film look like a standard narrative feature, though one that isn’t particularly relevant. I give…
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Trailer Watch: Frozen, trailer #2, posters #2-9 (2013)
I wonder which critic will be the first to say “it will melt your heart” after the film releases (possibly even before)? Frozen, trailer #2, posters #2-9 Plot Summary: From IMDb: “Fearless optimist Anna teams up with Kristoff in an epic journey, encountering Everest-like conditions, and a hilarious snowman named Olaf in a race to…
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Film Preview: I’m in Love with a Church Girl (2013)
Poster Trailer Link Release Date: October 18, 2013 Synopsis: From IMDb: “Miles Montego (Ja Rule) has it all – cars, boats, good looks, mansion, money, women, but more importantly, he has a past. Miles is a retired high level drug trafficker who is now completely legitimate. Even though Miles has turned over a new leaf,…
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Weekend Preview: Oct. 18-20, 2013
Below are nine previews for films opening next weekend.
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Film Preview: Kill Your Darlings (2013)
Poster Trailer Link Release Date: October 16, 2013 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A murder in 1944 draws together the great poets of the beat generation: Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac and William Burroughs.” Poster: B- Review: The yellow motif has slacked off a bit in recent months, but it still feels like an oversimplified attempt to make…
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Trailer Watch: Last Vegas, trailer #2 (2013)
Not so much fun anymore. Last Vegas, trailer #2, poster #2 Plot Summary: From IMDb: “Three sixty-something friends take a break from their day-to-day lives to throw a bachelor party in Las Vegas for their last remaining single pal.” Release Date: November 1, 2013 Poster Trailer Rating: – Commentary: There was no poster immediately available…
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Film Preview: Mr. Nobody (2013)
Poster Trailer Link Release Date: November 1, 2013 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A boy stands on a station platform as a train is about to leave. Should he go with his mother or stay with his father? An infinity of possibilities rise from this decision. As long as he doesn’t choose, anything is possible.” Poster: C-…
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Film Preview: Birth of the Living Dead (2013)
Poster Trailer Link Release Date: October 18, 2013 Synopsis: A documentary about George A. Romero and his horror creation, Night of the Living Dead Poster: B Review: Normally, I would grouse about the black-and-white-and-red motif of this documentary design, but considering the subject matter, it’s almost perfectly fitting. Trailer: C+ Review: The trailer design is…
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Looking at the Weekend: Oct. 11-13, 2013
Tom Hanks starring in Captain Phillips doesn’t guarantee it’s success, but word of mouth and relentless marketing may. Captain Phillips was initially slated to win the weekend easily against the grindhouse niche film Machete Kills. However, after the stellar debut of Gravity, it will need to do exceedingly well to top that. Individual Commentaries Wesley…
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2013 Summer Season Preview Wrap-Up: May
May 3-5, 2013 Iron Man 3 Oscar Prospects: What I said: “Strong. The first film earned two Oscar nominations. The second picked up one. While that doesn’t give the film a lot of hope, it’s sure to be a contender in Best Sound Mixing, Best Sound Editing and Best Visual Effects, the latter seemingly like…
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Trailer Watch: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, trailer #2 (2013)
I knew Legolas was going to be in the movie, but should he really be that involved? Blech. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, trailer #2 Plot Summary: From IMDb: “The Dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf have successfully escaped the Misty Mountains, and Bilbo has gained the One Ring. They all continue their journey to get…
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Film Preview: The Armstrong Lie (2013)
Poster Trailer Link Release Date: November 8, 2013 Synopsis: From IMDb: “An exposition of cyclist Lance Armstrong as he trains for his eighth Tour de France victory.” Poster: C+ The producers deftly avoided the use of yellow, Lance Armstrong’s central color, though they may have missed out on an interesting comparison of the LiveStrong hue…
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Weekend Preview: Oct. 11-13, 2013
Below are twelve previews for films opening next weekend.
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Film Preview: All the Boys Love Mandy Lane (2013)
Poster Trailer Link Release Date: October 11, 2013 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A group of high-schoolers invite Mandy Lane, a good girl who became quite hot over the summer, to a weekend party on a secluded ranch. While the festivities rage on, the number of revelers begins to drop quite mysteriously.” Poster: B Review: The reason…
