Category: Film Previews
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Film Preview: Our Nixon (2013)
Poster Trailer Link Release Date: August 30, 2013 Synopsis: From IMDb: “Never before seen Super 8 home movies filmed by Richard Nixon’s closest aides – and convicted Watergate conspirators – offer a surprising and intimate new look into his Presidency.” Poster: C+ Review: At least the designers put a bit of effort into the poster…
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Film Preview: Instructions Not Included (2013)
Poster Trailer Link Release Date: August 30, 2013 Synopsis: From IMDb: “Valentin is Acapulco’s resident playboy, until a former fling leaves a baby on his doorstep and takes off without a trace. Leaving Mexico for Los Angeles to find the baby’s mother, Valentin ends up finding a new home for himself and his newfound daughter,…
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Film Preview: Last Flight of the Champion (2013)
Poster Trailer Link Release Date: August 30, 2013 Synopsis: From IMDb: “Neddie Nerfhoffer has a dream. Living on the planet Civis 3, the cultural center of a distant galaxy, Neddie dreams of helping to fight a tyrannical warlord who threatens to enslave all free planets. After Neddie’s application to join the Galactic Peace Cadets is…
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Film Preview: Afternoon Delight (2013)
Poster Trailer Link Release Date: August 30, 2013 Synopsis: From IMDb: “Rachel is a quick-witted and lovable stay-at-home mom. Frustrated with the realities of preschool auctions, a lackluster sex life and career that’s gone kaput, Rachel visits a strip club to spice up her marriage and meets McKenna, a stripper she adopts as her live-in…
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Film Preview: I Declare War (2013)
Poster Trailer Link Release Date: August 30, 2013 Synopsis: From IMDb: “Summer war games between neighbourhood kids turn deadly serious when jealousy and betrayal enter the mix.” Poster: B- Review: The color scheme is overused, but the content is a bit fresher, creating a bizarre dichotomy of cleverness and cluelessness. Trailer: B Review: What’s most…
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Film Preview: One Direction: This Is Us (2013)
Poster Trailer Link Release Date: August 30, 2013 Synopsis: From IMDb: “Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry and Louis’ meteoric rise to fame, from their humble hometown beginnings and competing on the X-Factor, to conquering the world and performing at London’s famed O2 Arena.” Poster: C Review: A generic poster for a generic band. I’d give it…
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Film Preview: Closed Circuit (2013)
Poster Trailer Link Release Date: August 28, 2013 Synopsis: From IMDb: “Martin and Claudia are lawyers — and ex-lovers — who find themselves put at risk after they join the defense team for an international terrorist’s trial.” Poster: C Review: There is no missed opportunity quite like one that sticks words on a simple image…
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Film Preview: Romeo and Juliet (2013)
Poster Trailer Link Release Date: October 11, 2013 Synopsis: From IMDb: “When the star-crossed lovers of two enemy families meet, forbidden love ensues.” Poster: D Review: Lacking poetry, creativity or vividness, this design is horrendously milquetoast. Trailer: C- Review: Even with the talented Hailee Steinfeld in tow and some of the original dialogue intact, this…
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Trailer Watch: Thor: The Dark World, trailer #2, poster #2
More Thor. Thor: The Dark World Plot Summary: From IMDb: “When Jane Foster is targeted by the denizens of the dark world of Svartalfheim, Thor sets out on a quest to protect her at all costs.” Release Date: November 8, 2013 Poster Trailer Rating: B+ Commentary: This is a bit more fascinating than the first…
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Film Preview: Getaway (2013)
Poster Trailer Link Release Date: August 30, 2013 Synopsis: From IMDb: “Brent Magna must get behind the wheel and follow the orders of a mysterious man to save his kidnapped wife.” Poster: C- Review: Generic action film slanting makes for an indistinguishable design. Trailer: B- Review: The story isn’t a new one, but the trailer…
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Looking at the Weekend: Aug. 23-25, 2013
Lee Daniels’ The Butler has a pretty good shot of remaining at #1 for a second week with three seemingly unimpressive titles on the way into the marketplace. You’re Next may have the best shot at beating The Butler simply because horror often has a strong opening. However, the film hasn’t quite gotten the advertising…
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2013 Oscar Season Preview: Introduction
Apart from a handful of known quantities, a lot of this fall’s biggest contenders, both for the box office and the Oscars are original titles, so it will be quite a bit more challenging to predict success and failure. To introduce you to the upcoming films, there will be two preview articles every month and…
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Film Preview: Bears (2014)
Poster Trailer Link Release Date: April 18, 2014 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A look at the life of bears living in Alaska’s coastal mountains and shores.” Poster: B Review: Cute and cuddly bears make for strong selling tools. Trailer: B- Review: Not as captivating as past DisneyNature offerings, but cute enough and advertised enough in advance…
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Film Preview: Winnie Mandela (2013)
Poster Trailer Link Release Date: September 6, 2013 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A drama that chronicles the life of Winnie Mandela from her childhood through her marriage and her husband’s incarceration.” Poster: C+ Review: As a biography design, it’s interesting enough to make it appealing. But ultimately, it’s not a very creative or original design. Trailer:…
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Weekend Preview: Aug. 23-25, 2013
Below are eight previews for films opening next weekend.
