Category: Film Previews
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Trailer Watch: Intruders
There are a lot of people I think would look better with no mouth… Intruders Plot Summary: A young girl who writes about horrific tales begins to experience the effects of her own story and the mystery Hollow Man who seeks to steal the faces of others. Release Date: March 30, 2012 Poster Trailer Rating:…
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Trailer Watch: Bully
Who’s to blame? The parent, the child or the bully? I think we all know that answer…or at least we should. Bully Plot Summary: A documentary about the epidemic of bullying in public schools and the fight to bring awareness to it and hopefully bring it to an end. Release Date: March 30, 2012 Poster…
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2012 Spring Preview: April
Nothing on the slate for April seems like it has blockbuster potential, but February and March didn’t look like breakout months either, yet look how they’ve turned out. So, my estimates are going to still be a bit conservative, but I’ll do my best to anticipate success. April 6, 2012 American Reunion Premise: The teens…
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Looking at the Weekend: Mar. 16-18, 2012
When there’s only one new release, it’s fairly obvious which film will be the top new release of the week. The question then becomes will 21 Jump Street make enough money to bypass the third week of Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax. All signs point to yes. Consensus Below is a list of what we have…
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Trailer Watch: ParaNorman, trailer #2
Nothing says funny like a Halloween ring tone. I want that. ParaNorman, trailer #2 Plot Summary: An awkward boy finds his life turned upside down when the paranormal turns out to be real, a frightening delight for a boy so interested in the subject. Release Date: August 17, 2012 Poster Trailer Rating: None Commentary: See…
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Trailer Watch: Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
It’s the end of the world as we know it. And I feel fine. Seeking a Friend for the End of the World Plot Summary: As an asteroid hurtles towards earth promising to destroy all life on it, two neighbors embark on a cross-country journey. He is seeking the one who got away and she…
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Weekend Preview: Mar. 16-18, 2012
There are nine new releases this week. We have previews for eight of them below.
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Trailer Watch: Despicable Me 2
I’m hoping the movie is a satisfying sequel, but can we stop pretending these little yellow henchmen are funny? Despicable Me 2 Plot Summary: The sequel to the popular 2010 Steve Carell villainous computer animation film. Release Date: July 3, 2013 Poster Trailer Rating: C Commentary: It doesn’t take much to sell this film since…
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Trailer Watch: Monsieur Lazhar
There will never again be another Stand and Deliver. But they keep trying…even in other countries. Monsieur Lazhar Plot Summary: A school teacher returning from Algeria finds students ready to be molded, but struggles to find his center after an event in North Africa that left him broken. Release Date: April 13, 2012 Poster Trailer…
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Trailer Watch: Finding Nemo 3D
It will never stop. Finding Nemo 3D Plot Summary: The Pixar box office smash returns to the big screen in Disney’s latest post-production conversion and re-release in 3D. Release Date: September 14, 2012 Poster Trailer Rating: None Commentary: Poster was a placeholder at the time this post was written. Rating: C Commentary: Not everyone who…
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Looking at the Weekend: Mar. 9-11, 2012
It will win the weekend almost by default, though a second weekend at number one for Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax wouldn’t surprise me if John Carter isn’t a hit. 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…
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Trailer Watch: The Avengers, trailer #2
A film with this much built-up anticipation can be little more than a disappointment, but there’s always hope. The Avengers, trailer #2 Plot Summary: First, there was Iron Man. Then, there was The Incredible Hulk. Next came Thor. And finally, there was Captain America. Now their combined talents are needed. Avengers, assemble! Release Date: May…
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Trailer Watch: Musical Chairs
Sure it may be a novelty concept, but it could be a fun novelty concept. Musical Chairs Plot Summary: A passionate dancer struggling to find his purpose in the medium, realizes that even wheelchair bound men and women deserve to rejoice in the happiness of ballroom dancing. Release Date: March 23, 2012 Poster Trailer Rating:…
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Weekend Preview: Mar. 9-11, 2012
There are ten new releases this week. We have previews for nine of them below.
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Trailer Watch: The FP
Bad taste even affects the future. The FP Plot Summary: Two rival gangs in the distant future settle their disputes through the ancient art form based on video game dancing machines. Release Date: March 16, 2012 Poster Trailer Rating: C Commentary: The enormous boots should tell you all you need to know about this tongue-in-cheek…
