Category: Film Previews
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Trailer Watch: After Earth
Everything M. Night Shyamalan’s ever done has carried his name in bold recognition. The trailer doesn’t even mention Shyamalan’s name. If he’s that toxic…why even give him the reins? After Earth Plot Summary: Crash-landed on a foreign plant, a father and son attempt to survive and rebuild their ship in an environment where the flora…
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Looking at the Weekend: Jan. 4-6, 2012
There’s only one new release this weekend and it’s a horror film. The last such film didn’t do much at the box office, but this is a fairly well known franchise, so it will do well, but can it top the fourth weekend of the Hobbit or the second weekends of Les Misérables or Django…
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Trailer Watch: Storage 24
First Creepshow, now Storage 24. Thank goodness, it’s been 30 years…not everyone’s going to be afraid of storage spaces anymore. Storage 24 Plot Summary: A plane crash traps a group of British citizens in a secure storage facility where an alien creature has escaped and stalks them. Release Date: January 11, 2013 Poster Trailer Rating:…
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Trailer Watch: Warm Bodies
Are they just looking to fill the theaters with warm bodies? Warm Bodies Plot Summary: Zombies are heartless flesh-eating monsters without souls. Or are they? Release Date: February 1, 2013 Poster Trailer Rating: C+ Commentary: Poster was a placeholder at the time this post was written. Rating: B- / B Commentary: The trailer labeled #2…
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Weekend Preview: Jan. 4-6, 2012
Below are two previews for films opening next weekend.
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Trailer Watch: Pain & Gain
Painful may end up being the best descriptor to describe the film. Pain & Gain Plot Summary: A trio of weightlifters kidnap a wealthy crime lord, escaping with his millions. His revenge will be swift and dangerous. Release Date: April 26, 2013 Poster Trailer Rating: C+ Commentary: It’s not worth much, but it will accomplish…
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Trailer Watch: Turbo
Is it just me or does DreamWorks seem to be fading in terms of quality? Turbo Plot Summary: A bizarre accident may be just the impetus a ambitious snail needs to become the world’s fastest of his kind. Release Date: July 19, 2013 Poster Trailer Rating: None Commentary: Poster was a placeholder at the time…
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2012 Summer Preview Wrap-Up: July
July 3, 2012 The Amazing Spider-Man Oscar Prospects: What I said: “It could be nominated for Sound Mixing, Sound Editing and Visual Effects, but I’m guessing it gets overshadowed by the large supply of other effects heavy films this year.” Oscar Results: The film hasn’t been making a lot of waves, so it’s likely the…
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Trailer Watch: The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
I see a stream of young adult fiction writers entering the marketplace just hoping to be the next big thing. The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones Plot Summary: A half-angel, half-human woman is inducted into a secret order of protectors who keep the city safe from the dark powers the roil beneath its surface. Release…
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Trailer Watch: The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
It’s dangerous to use adjectives in your titles, especially ones that can be used to describe the quality of a production. The Incredible Burt Wonderstone Plot Summary: Two washed up magicians must come to terms with the changing dynamics of stage magic versus performance magic. When the two attempt to infuse their routine with new…
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Trailer Watch: The Great Gatsby, trailer #2
It looks like it might be great, but who knows for sure with Baz. The Great Gatsby, trailer #2 Plot Summary: The classic American novel gets the Baz Luhrmann treatment in this dizzying spectacle of Roaring Twenties decadence and obsession. Release Date: May 10, 2013 Poster Trailer Rating: N/A Commentary: See Previous Preview Rating: B+…
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Looking at the Weekend: Dec. 28-30, 2012
This week, we’re looking at the weekend a couple of days early since we’re including two Christmas Day releases coming to theaters on Tuesday. While our thoughts include the subsequent weekend, this is almost a weeklong look at what’s coming. Next weekend, depending on how Christmas audiences like either Les Misérables or Django Unchained will…
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Weekend Preview: Dec. 28-30, 2012
Below are five previews for films opening Christmas Day and the following weekend.
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Trailer Watch: A Haunted House
Horror films are supposed to be horrific. Comedies are supposed to be funny. This is a comedy about horror films. It looks horrific, not funny. A Haunted House Plot Summary: A spoof of the Paranormal Activity films with an ethnic spin. Release Date: January 11, 2013 Poster Trailer Rating: B- Commentary: Perhaps it’s a bit…
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Trailer Watch: Movie 43
I’m not sure where they get the title from, but I’m sure there are at least 43 reasons in the film why it won’t be as funny as they think it will be. Movie 43 Plot Summary: A series of cinematic vignettes exploring humor in outlandish and provocative ways. Release Date: January 25, 2013 Poster…
