Category: Film Previews

Wasn’t interested in the first film. No interest in this second. Machete Kills Plot Summary: From IMDb: “The U.S. government recruits Machete to battle his way through Mexico in order to take down an arms dealer who looks to launch a weapon into space.” Release Date: September 13, 2013 Poster Trailer Rating: C+ Commentary: If…

Must old habits die hard when they can be so much fun? The Family Plot Summary: From IMDb: “The Manzoni family, a notorious mafia clan, is relocated to Normandy, France under the witness protection program, where fitting in soon becomes challenging as their old habits die hard.” Release Date: September 13, 2013 Poster Trailer Rating:…

Something’s rising and it isn’t an empire. 300: Rise of an Empire Plot Summary: From IMDb: “The Greek general Themistocles battles an invading army of Persians under the mortal-turned-god, Xerxes.” Release Date: March 7, 2014 Poster Trailer Rating: B- Commentary: It’s not the least bit subtle. A tidal wave of blood will flow as one…

I won’t be baying at Scorsese’s moon for this one. The Wolf of Wall Street Plot Summary: From IMDb: “A New York stockbroker refuses to cooperate in a large securities fraud case involving corruption on Wall Street, corporate banking world and mob infiltration.” Release Date: November 15, 2013 Poster Trailer Rating: None Commentary: Poster was…

I wonder which critic will use the word “Riddick-ulous” in their review first? Riddick Plot Summary: From IMDb: “Left for dead on a sun-scorched planet, Riddick finds himself up against an alien race of predators. Activating an emergency beacon alerts two ships: one carrying a new breed of mercenary, the other captained by a man…

If you don’t get that Jasmine is depressed, then you don’t deserve this movie. Blue Jasmine Plot Summary: From IMDb: “A life crisis causes a woman to head to San Francisco, where she reconnects with her sister.” Release Date: July 26, 2013 Poster Trailer Rating: C+ Commentary: Woody has never particularly been exotic with his…

It isn’t paranoia if they actually are out to get you. Paranoia Plot Summary: From IMDb: “An entry-level employee at a powerful corporation finds himself occupying a corner office, but at a dangerous price: he must spy on his boss’s old mentor to secure for him a multi-billion dollar advantage.” Release Date: August 16, 2013…