Category: Film Previews
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Trailer Watch: The Purge
Might be fun, but probably won’t. The Purge Plot Summary: From IMDb: “If on one night every year, you could commit any crime without facing consequences, what would you do? Over the course of a single night, a family will be tested to see how far they will go to protect themselves when the vicious…
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Trailer Watch: Aftershock
The first one will likely be bad enough, but it’s the secondary aftershocks that can be a lot worse. Aftershock Plot Summary: From IMDb: “In Chile, a group of travelers who are in an underground nightclub when a massive earthquake hits quickly learn that reaching the surface is just the beginning of their nightmare.” Release…
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Trailer Watch: Captain Phillips
You might need a little Captain Dramamine to watch this. It is Paul Greengrass after all. Captain Phillips Plot Summary: From IMDb: “The true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the US-flagged MV Maersk Alabama, the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in two hundred years.” Release…
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Looking at the Weekend: May 17-19, 2013
There’s little doubt that the sequel to the most successful Star Trek film in history will perform lower than the third week of Iron Man 3. There are two questions about how well its opening weekend goes: will it top its predecessor’s $75 million opening and can it possibly pass $100 million? An opening close…
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Trailer Watch: Violet & Daisy
It reminds me a little of something Stanley Kubrick might have done. Violet & Daisey Plot Summary: From IMDb: “Two teenage assassins accept what they think will be a quick-and-easy job, until an unexpected target throws them off their plan.” Release Date: June 7, 2013 Poster Trailer Rating: B Commentary: I don’t think it’s intended…
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Trailer Watch: Catching Fire
The revolution has begun. Catching Fire Plot Summary: From IMDb: “As Katniss and Peeta embark on a “Victor’s Tour” of the districts, Katniss senses that a rebellion is simmering, but the Capitol is still very much in control as President Snow prepares the 75th Annual Hunger Games.” Release Date: November 22, 2013 Poster Trailer Rating:…
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Weekend Preview: May 17-19, 2013
Below are eight previews for films opening next weekend.
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Film Preview: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)
Poster Additional posters can be found below. Trailer Link Release Date: November 22, 2013 Synopsis: From IMDb: “As Katniss and Peeta embark on a “Victor’s Tour” of the districts, Katniss senses that a rebellion is simmering, but the Capitol is still very much in control as President Snow prepares the 75th Annual Hunger Games.” Poster:…
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Film Preview: Captain Phillips (2013)
Poster Additional posters can be found below. Trailer Link Release Date: October 11, 2013 Synopsis: From IMDb: “The true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the US-flagged MV Maersk Alabama, the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in two hundred years.” Poster: B- / B / C…
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Trailer Watch: The Company You Keep
Robert Redford is political. We knew that, but his slate of recent releases hasn’t swayed us that he’s still a capable director. The Company You Keep Plot Summary: From IMDb: “A former Weather Underground activist goes on the run from a journalist who has discovered his identity.” Release Date: April 5, 2013 Poster Trailer Rating:…
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Trailer Watch: This Is the End
Part of me is interested, but not mecessarily the me that’s attempting to play the role of me. This Is the End Plot Summary: From IMDb: “While attending a party at James Franco’s house, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel and many other celebrities are faced with the apocalypse.” Release Date: June 12, 2013 Poster Trailer Rating:…
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Trailer Watch: Rush
This film is not about the band. Which is interesting, because it’s possible Ron Howard will include information that’s not a part of the original story just to make it more interesting, but lest honest. Rush Plot Summary: From IMDb: “A biography of Formula 1 champion driver Niki Lauda and the 1976 crash that almost…
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Looking at the Weekend: May 10-12, 2013
Neither of this week’s new entries will top the second week of Iron Man, but The Great Gatsby should pique enough interest to become the week’s #1 new movie. Individual Commentaries Wesley Lovell: The excess of Baz Luhrmann is fascinating, though Australia was a bit of a disappointment. The indie side doesn’t have that much…
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2012 Oscar Season Preview Wrap-Up: December
December 7, 2012 Playing for Keeps Box Office Prediction: $25 M Box Office Expectations: What I Said: “Poor. Gerard Butler frequently struggles to get people to his movies. Typically, he has to be paired with a prominent starlet to gain any kind of traction. Looking at his total for Gamer, I’m thinking we could be…
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Trailer Watch: Fast & Furious 6
Will there ever be an end? I’m beginning to think not. Fast & Furious 6 Plot Summary: From IMDb: “Agent Hobbs enlists the aid of Dom and team to help bring a rival gang, led by Owen Shaw, to justice. In exchange for clear records, they must put an end to their schemes, no matter…
