Category: Film Previews
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Trailer Watch: Bel Ami
A beautiful friend, this film is not. Bel Ami Plot Summary: A young soldier returns home and begins affairs with three married women in an attempt to find love, satisfaction and security. Release Date: June 8, 2012 Poster Trailer Rating: C+ Commentary: Without making it seem stuffy, this is probably the best they could come…
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Trailer Watch: Men in Black 3 (trailer #2, poster #1)
Josh Brolin may be the only worthy thing about this movie. Men in Black 3 (trailer #2, poster #1) Plot Summary: K has gone missing and J must go back in time to unravel the mystery. Release Date: May 25, 2012 Poster Trailer Rating: C- Commentary: Selling the film, it will do. Defining the film,…
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Looking at the Weekend: Apr. 13-15, 2012
It’s hard to tell which film will best strike the interests of the public, but the Farrelly Brothers have the pedigree and the comedy. Consensus Below is a list of what we have come to a general consensus on. The number in parens represents the percentage of our contributors who agree with the statement. The…
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2012 Summer Preview: Introduction
Every Summer, we seem to discuss ad nauseum how this will be a record Summer, yet it doesn’t always pan out. So far, this year has been a trove of popular and successful films, which poses the question, can this Summer be a true record breaker? All signs point to yes. Just look at the…
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Trailer Watch: Rock of Ages (trailer #2)
You must always give an Adam Shankman musical a chance. Rock of Ages (trailer #2) Plot Summary: The acclaimed Broadway musical, about two young lovers trying to make it big in the big city, makes its way to the big screen. Release Date: June 1, 2012 Poster Trailer Rating: N/A Commentary: See Previous Preview Rating:…
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Trailer Watch: Ted
A Seth MacFarlane movie can’t be all bad. Ted Plot Summary: A young boy’s wish gives voice to his teddy bear. Both of them get older, but will either of them grow up? Release Date: July 13, 2012 Poster Trailer Rating: B Commentary: It’s an amusing design that will certainly snag all of the intended…
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Weekend Preview: Apr. 13-15, 2012
There are thirteen new releases this week. We have previews for eleven of them below.
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Trailer Watch: Buzzkill
This ain’t the Second City I remember. Buzzkill Plot Summary: A road trip sex comedy about an unlucky and self-conscious man whose ability to function is continually in doubt. Release Date: January 20, 2012 Poster Trailer Rating: C- Commentary: I don’t really understand how this is meant to entice people into the movie. Apart from…
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Trailer Watch: Total Recall
Arnold Schwarzeneggar won’t be back. Good. Total Recall Plot Summary: A remake of the well known Arnold Schwarzeneggar film finds Colin Farrell who tries to get away from his life on a mental vacation, but ends up beginning to confuse the two worlds. Release Date: August 3, 2012 Poster Trailer Rating: None Commentary: Poster was…
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Trailer Watch: Meeting Evil
It’s so hard to do justice to evil these days. Meeting Evil Plot Summary: A husband on a downward spiral financially meets a man who promises he can bring him success, but at a price. Release Date: May 4, 2012 Poster Trailer Rating: C- Commentary: A fairly generic thriller design that highlights its stars well…
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2011 Oscar Season Preview Wrap-Up: November
NOVEMBER 4, 2012 Tower Heist Box Office Prediction: $75 M Box Office Expectations: What I Said: “Solid. Although neither have been box office magnets in the last few years, both Eddie Murphy and Ben Stiller together in a comedy caper should draw decent interest at the box office.” Box Office Results: $78.0 M Thoughts: [Minor…
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Looking at the Weekend: Apr. 6-8, 2012
While I’m not 100% certain, I think Titanic in 3D should prove to be as potent a draw at the box office as its original release. Consensus Below is a list of what we have come to a general consensus on. The number in parens represents the percentage of our contributors who agree with the…
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Trailer Watch: Rise of the Guardians
Not to be confused with the Guardians of Ga’Hoole. This one will actually be good. Rise of the Guardians Plot Summary: The Easter Bunny, Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy and the Sandman form an elite fighting team that sets out to protect the earth’s children from a creeping doom. Release Date: November 21, 2012 Poster…
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Trailer Watch: Safety Not Guaranteed
I dare you not to be intrigued by the want ad. Safety Not Guaranteed Plot Summary: “*WANTED* Someone to go back in time with me. This is not a joke. You’ll get paid after we get back. Must bring your own weapons. Safety not guaranteed. I have only done this once before.” That simple ad…
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Weekend Preview: Apr. 6-8, 2012
There are twelve new releases this week. We have previews for seven of them below.
