Category: Film Previews

It’s true. There are no new ideas under the sun. Sister Act wasn’t that long ago… Joyful Noise Plot Summary: A small town church performance choir finds new direction when a member’s step-son arrives to shake things up and lead them towards a coveted victory at a show choir competition. Release Date: January 13, 2012…

Another small indie film with a notable cast but no apparent sense of direction. Angels Crest Plot Summary: A young boy has disappeared. His father is accused of the crime. The town of Angels Crest is split by the event, causing its foundation to crumble. Release Date: December 30, 2011 Poster Trailer Rating: B Commentary:…

I smell a box office dud in the making. I just want Radcliffe to make a film version of his Tony-nominated performance in Equus. The Woman in Black (trailer #2) Plot Summary: A gothic horror tale about a young lawyer who comes to a quiet village haunted by its own past and a mysterious woman…

It’s rare that two foreign language films top my week of trailers watched, but they have. Declaration of War Plot Summary: A young couple struggle to handle the diagnosis that their child is suffering from a grave illness. Release Date: January 27, 2012 Poster Trailer Rating: C- Commentary: Colorful to a point of repulsiveness, life…

I don’t know quite how this figures as a documentary, but it does. It’s one of the few documentaries I actually want to see. Pina Plot Summary: Wim Wenders has crafted this loving documentary tribute to renowned choreographer Pina Bausch. Release Date: December 30, 2011 Poster Trailer Rating: C+ Commentary: This isn’t the most compelling…

Another in a long line of unnecessary and unwanted sequels. Underworld Awakening Plot Summary: After twelve years imprisoned, the war between vampires, lycans and humankind begins in force as the vampires attempt to protect a rare vampire-lycan hybride from being destroyed by their enemies. Release Date: January 20, 2012 Poster Trailer Rating: None Commentary: Poster…

A sequel to a film no one asked for. I guess we shouldn’t be surprised. Journey 2: The Mysterious Island Plot Summary: Jules Verne’s classic novel Mysterious Island is being conceived as a sequel to the film based on another of his novels Journey to the Center of the Earth. Release Date: February 10, 2012…

Edward Burns is probably one of the most well respected directors who’s never had a big name hit. Newlyweds Plot Summary: A newlywed couple finds their openly honest relationship crumbling upon the arrival of his sister. Release Date: December 26, 2011 Poster Trailer Rating: D+ Commentary: As plain and inconspicuous as possible. This isn’t the…

Coraline was a tremendous achievement. Can ParaNorman duplicate that success? ParaNorman 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: B- Commentary: It’s a simple teaser…

Dr. Seuss’ books have been hit-or-miss when adapted to the screen, but this one looks like it might be a hit. The Lorax Plot Summary: Dr. Seuss’ strange and wonderous story about a young boy trying to capture an older girl’s heart by finding the one thing she’s always longed to see: trees. Release Date:…

How many ways do they want this to fail? 5 Star Day Plot Summary: A young man finds the horoscope he read has no bearing on his life, so he seeks out three other individuals born on the same day as he in hopes of finding someone whose life is supported by the horoscope reading…