Category: Film Previews
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Trailer Watch: The Collection
Hoarders: Horror Edition The Collection Plot Summary: Only one man has escaped the grasp of a psychotic killer and his booby-trapped hotel of horrors. It is this man who a team of mercenaries abduct to help them locate the daughter of a wealthy man. Release Date: November 30, 2012 Poster Trailer Rating: B- Commentary: It…
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Trailer Watch: Rust and Bone
They make movies outside the U.S.? Why didn’t someone tell me? Rust and Bone Plot Summary: After a terrible accident, a troubled father forms a unique bond with an emotionally damaged killer whale trainer. Release Date: December 23, 2012 Poster Trailer Rating: D Commentary: A close-up. Yes, it’s been done before. No, it still doesn’t…
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Looking at the Weekend: Nov. 9-11, 2012
Everyone seemed to want to stay away from the weekend that the long anticipated Bond film released. Skyfall has the weekend to itself and with no audience competition from Wreck-It Ralph‘s second week, it should have no problem topping the chart. Although the franchise has solid openings, nothing has ever been spectacular. That could change…
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Trailer Watch: John Dies at the End
Now that we’ve ruined the ending for you, sit back and enjoy the ride: like Moulin Rouge. John Dies at the End Plot Summary: A black market drug turns some of its users into mindless zombies while others find glimpses of the future that might help them defeat the unseen enemy. Release Date: January 25,…
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Trailer Watch: Despicable Me 2, trailer #2
Gru has still not made an appearance. Is he even in the movie? Despicable Me 2, trailer #2 Plot Summary: The sequel to the popular 2010 Steve Carell villainous computer animation film. Release Date: July 3, 2013 Poster Trailer Rating: N/A Commentary: See Previous Preview Rating: B Commentary: After the thoroughly annoying teaser trailer, it’s…
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Weekend Preview: Nov. 9-11, 2012
Below are four previews for films opening next weekend.
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Trailer Watch: A Good Day to Die Hard
Can these films please stop being relevant? A Good Day to Die Hard Plot Summary: John McClane is back and this time, he’s trying to save his son who’s performing a job in Moscow. Release Date: February 14, 2013 Poster Trailer Rating: D Commentary: A tagline and an image might work for die hard Die…
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Trailer Watch: Dangerous Liaisons
It might be interesting to see this story from another culture’s perspective. Dangerous Liaisons Plot Summary: A Chinese adaptation of the classic French novel, romantic entanglements threaten to unravel a relationship in a potentially deadly manner. Release Date: November 2, 2012 Poster Trailer Rating: C- Commentary: Not very seductive. Not very dangerous. Attempting to appeal…
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Trailer Watch: Iron Man 3
Now that the franchise has gotten its dud out of the way (Iron Man 2), maybe the filmmakers can break the third-film curse for comic book movies? Iron Man 3 Plot Summary: Tony Stark finds his life in colossal upheavel as his life and the lives of those around him are threatened by a dangerous…
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Looking at the Weekend: Nov. 2-3, 2012
With no major family release since Hotel Transylvania, Wreck-It Ralph should be able to take a large bite out of the box office (though numbers may be a bit depressed with the East Coast in the path of a hurricane). Combined with its appeal to video game enthusiasts, Wreck-It Ralph will easily trump the week’s…
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Trailer Watch: Carrie
Everything old is new again. I don’t like that trend Carrie Plot Summary: A bullied young woman with telekenetic powers menaces her high school prom as her anger overtakes her reason. Release Date: March 15, 2013 Poster Trailer Rating: None Commentary: Poster was a placeholder at the time this post was written. Rating: B Commentary:…
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Trailer Watch: Beautiful Creatures
I’m curious just what kind of movie this can be. Beautiful Creatures 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: A- Commentary: It…
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Weekend Preview: Nov. 2-4, 2012
Below are nine previews for films opening next weekend.
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Film Preview: Carrie (2013)
Poster Additional posters can be found below. Trailer Link Release Date: October 18, 2013 Synopsis: A bullied young woman with telekenetic powers menaces her high school prom as her anger overtakes her reason. Poster: C / C / C+ Review: An attempt to use the simplicity of design to compel the audience to see the…
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Trailer Watch: Stand Up Guys
No, this isn’t a film about comedians. Stand Up Guys Plot Summary: Having just been released from prison for taking the fall for a crime his bosses orchestrated, an aging mafia goon finds himself the target for murder by his best friend. Release Date: January 11, 2013 Poster Trailer Rating: B Commentary: Conjuring up an…
