Category: Film Previews
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Trailer Watch: Oz the Great and Powerful, trailer #2, poster #2
Neither great, nor powerful. Oz the great and Powerful, trailer #2, poster #2 Plot Summary: Taking the story of Dorothy’s adventures in Oz and looking at it from a reverse perspective of the snake oil salesman sent to Oz wher he would become The Great and Powerful Oz. Release Date: March 8, 2013 Poster Trailer…
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Trailer Watch: Beautiful Creatures, trailer #2, poster #2
Not as beautiful this time around. Beautiful Creatures, trailer #2, poster #2 Plot Summary: A local boy meets a dangerous newcomer whose access to magical powers threatens their burgeoning relationship as they explore the depths of villainy both of their families have locked away. Release Date: February 13, 2013 Poster Trailer Rating: B- Commentary: Superimposing…
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Looking at the Weekend: Nov. 23-25, 2012
We could have a record-breaking Thanksgiving on our hands. Not only is Breaking Dawn, Part 2 bound to hold over well, all three of the week’s new releases have the potential of blockbuster openings. The most likely recipient of high attendance is Rise of the Guardians. Family films should do very well on a holiday…
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2012 Oscar Season Preview: December
There are no two bigger months at theaters. While the Summer may provide box office swing, both box office and Oscars dominate the final two months of the year with November likely the biggest of them all. This year, a number of top notch films will compete for audience dollars and critics’ appreciation going into…
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Trailer Watch: Jurassic Park 3D
I loved it when I first saw it in the theaters. Can the magic still be there? Jurassic Park 3D Plot Summary: One of the pivotal visual effects films of the past quarter-century, Jurassic Park makes a return to theaters for its 20th Anniversary in a 3D-converted version. Release Date: April 5, 2013 Poster Trailer…
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Trailer Watch: Les Miserables, trailer #2
I think this might just be a huge hit. Les Miserables, trailer #2 Plot Summary: The celebrated stage musical about a wronged man and his attempts to correct his mistakes. Release Date: December 14, 2012 Poster Trailer Rating: N/A Commentary: See Previous Preview Rating: B+ Commentary: There’s a larger focus on the epic composition of…
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Weekend Preview: Nov. 23-25, 2012
Below are six previews for films opening next weekend.
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Trailer Watch: Silent Night
If you’re going to remake a cult classic like Silent Night, Deadly Night, a little more subtlety should be observed. Silent Night Plot Summary: A pseudo-remake of the 1980’s Christmas slasher classic Silent Night, Deadly Night. Release Date: November 30, 2012 Poster Trailer Rating: C Commentary: Those hollow eyes are the creepiest part about the…
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Trailer Watch: Assassin’s Bullet
Can we stop pretending that saying this is from the director of Nobody’s Heard Of 2 and Nobody’s Heard Of 3 is at all important? Assassin’s Bullet Plot Summary: A rogue assassin is taking out targets of a defunct special operation and the government wants her stopped. Release Date: August 3, 2012 Poster Trailer Rating:…
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Trailer Watch: Parental Guidance
The MPAA might need to guide people away from this one. Parental Guidance Plot Summary: Two different parenting styles collide as a time-strapped couple calls on the help of their parents to help look after their kids. Release Date: December 25, 2012 Poster Trailer Rating: C Commentary: Seen it before. Wasn’t impressed previously. Trying to…
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Looking at the Weekend: Nov. 16-18, 2012
If this were nearly any other weekend this year, we would be talking about whether the week’s new releases could catch up to the likely stellar second week totals of Skyfall. Unfortunately, it will finish a distant second to the final chapter of the Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 2. The paranormal romance novel has…
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Trailer Watch: World War Z
Brad Pitt in an apocalyptic drama might be interesting to some, but it seems a stretch to me. World War Z Plot Summary: The world begins to collapse as a zombie plague threatens to destroy civilization. Release Date: June 21, 2013 Poster Trailer Rating: None Commentary: Poster was a placeholder at the time this post…
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Trailer Watch: Amour
Love. It’s a universal constant…can the film be the same? Amour Plot Summary: An aging couple face difficult challenges of love and patience as they combat the fleeting years of their lives. Release Date: December 19, 2012 Poster Trailer Rating: B- Commentary: The simple elegance in a loving caress will play well to seniors facing…
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Weekend Preview: Nov. 16-18, 2012
Below are four previews for films opening next weekend.
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Trailer Watch: The Fiztgerald Family Christmas
Who are the Fitzgeralds and why are they having Christmas? The Fitzgerald Family Christmas Plot Summary: Their father walked out on them several years ago, but one son must convince the family to allow him back for the holidays. Release Date: December 7, 2012 Poster Trailer Rating: D Commentary: I almost wonder if this is…
