Category: Film Previews
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Looking at the Weekend: Apr. 12-14, 2013
It will be an interesting experiment. The Scary Movie franchise always scored big on opening weekend, yet it’s been far too long since the fourth installment, suggesting it may be a bit sluggish to start. That gives the baseball historical drama 42 a good chance of topping the box office. Ultimately, it could be a…
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2012 Oscar Season Preview Wrap-Up: November
Nov. 2-4, 2012 Flight Oscar Prospects: What I said: “When I first saw the film’s trailer, I dismissed it as a superfluous drama. Word out of the New York Film Festival is that it’s director Robert Zemeckis’ best bet at Oscar consideration in over a decade. The film is sure to feature prominently in the…
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Trailer Watch: At Any Price
The price will probably be more than the film is worth. At Any Price Plot Summary: As his family farm’s legacy is about to hit the skids when his son decides to abandon the farm and pursue racing instead, hits a snag when the government begins investigating illegal activity at his farm. Release Date: April…
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Trailer Watch: The English Teacher
Julianne Moore doing comedy should be a sight to be seen! The English Teacher Plot Summary: Returning to his High School English teacher for advise, a young playwright finds his play on the verge of performance while his incredulous father tries to close down the event and her affair with a former student brings unexpected…
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Weekend Preview: Apr. 12-14, 2013
Below are four previews for films opening next weekend.
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Film Preview: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (2013)
Poster Trailer Link Release Date: September 27, 2013 Synopsis: After leaving his food-based weather-creating device running, Flint Lockwood must stop the device before it continues to wreak havoc on the world, morphing plants and animals into vicious, edible hybrids. Poster: C+ Review: A generic poster whose mouth-gaping expressions are the most expression-filled element of the…
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Trailer Watch: And Now a Word from Our Sponsors
Where’s the beef? And Now a Word from Our Sponsors Plot Summary: A prominent advertising executive collapses in front of a bank of television screens and wakes up able to speak only in noted advertising catchphrases. Release Date: March 10, 2013 Poster Trailer Rating: B Commentary: A film about advertising at least gets their poster…
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Trailer Watch: The Angels’ Share
Quirky British heist film could be the right cup of tea. The Angels’ Share Plot Summary: Sentenced to community service, a troubled teen comes up with an idea for a heist that builds on his keen sense of smell. Release Date: April 12, 2013 Poster Trailer Rating: B- Commentary: It’s eye-catching for American audiences since…
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Trailer Watch: World War Z, trailer #2, poster #1
More zombies, more plot. World War Z, trailer #2, poster #1 Plot Summary: The world begins to collapse as a zombie plague threatens to destroy civilization. Release Date: June 21, 2013 Poster Trailer Rating: B Commentary: For what it is, it works. However, the cheesiest part of the trailers, the self-climbing zombie hordes, doesn’t give…
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Looking at the Weekend: Apr. 5-7, 2013
3D re-releases seldom do enough business to topple films at the box office these days and with curiosity seekers and horror enthusiasts possibly flocking to the remake of cult classic Evil Dead, I have a hard time seeing it as anything but this week’s victor. Individual Commentaries Wesley Lovell: While I think Trance might be…
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Trailer Watch: 2 Guns
I would love to say “2 Washed Up Actors,” but these guys are in their primes still. 2 Guns Plot Summary: A CIA agent and a DEA agent team up on a cross-jurisdictionary affair that leaves that constantly at odds. Release Date: August 2, 2013 Poster Trailer Rating: C- Commentary: A shameful disgrace of an…
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Trailer Watch: The Wolverine
I wouldn’t say it’s a reboot exactly, but it sure seems that way. At least Hugh Jackman’s back. The Wolverine Plot Summary: Logan (Hugh Jackman) finds himself grappling between his pained self-healing and the potential to become mortal. Release Date: July 26, 2013 Poster Trailer Rating: B Commentary: This stylish Japanese watercolor style has a…
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Weekend Preview: Apr. 5-7, 2013
Below are nine previews for films opening next weekend.
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Trailer Watch: Epic, trailer #2, poster #1
I wonder if we can sue them for false advertising with a title like that? Epic, trailer #2, poster #1 Plot Summary: The young daughter of a scientist finds herself plunged into a minute, mystical world where a war is brewing. Release Date: May 24, 2013 Poster Trailer Rating: B Commentary: It has everything you…
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Trailer Watch: The Monk
I’m rather surprised this kind of story was published so many centuries ago. The Monk Plot Summary: Based on a classic 18th Century novel about a man, raised by Capuchin monks, who believes temptation isn’t something he’ll ever have to deal with. Release Date: March 8, 2013 Poster Trailer Rating: C+ Commentary: I guess making…
