Category: Film Previews
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Trailer Watch: 21 Jump Street
Is there no ’80’s television program not ripe for the reboot? Nope. 21 Jump Street Plot Summary: Adapting the popular ’80’s TV series about undercover cops, 21 Jump Street finds two rookie cops re-assigned as high school students attempting to ferret out an illegal drug trafficker. Release Date: March 16, 2012 Poster Trailer Rating: None…
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Trailer Watch: Mirror, Mirror
Two Snow White projects in a year? What are the odds that both will be any good? Mirror, Mirror Plot Summary: Tarsem Singh’s comedic re-interpretation of the classic Grimm Brothers fairy tale pits a beautiful girl against a vain queen intent on marrying the handsome, wealthy prince. Release Date: March 16, 2012 Poster Trailer Rating:…
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Looking at the Weekend: Nov. 25-27, 2011
While I want to think Martin Scorsese will be the top opener this weekend, you cannot stop a heavily hyped film like The Muppets which has significantly more name recognition going for it. Consensus Below is a list of what we have come to a general consensus on. The number in parens represents the percentage…
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Trailer Watch: Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (trailer #2, poster)
These films have been of varying quality, so it’s a crap shoot still whether this will be any good. Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (trailer #2, poster) Plot Summary: Blamed for blowing up the Kremlin, Ethan Hunt and his team must go on the lam and ferret out the perpetrators in order to clear their…
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Trailer Watch: Brave (trailer #2)
Pixar’s latest could be another jewel in the crown. At least we hope. Brave (trailer #2) Plot Summary: It’s a very beautiful poster. While it doesn’t completely conjure the beauty of Scotland, it’s a fine specimen with elements of magic and suspense. Release Date: June 22, 2012 Poster Trailer Rating: N/A Commentary: See Previous Preview…
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2011 Oscar Season Preview: December
It’s the one season most people who visit my site look forward to. Oscar season carries with it all sorts of hurdles, the least of which is the box office. Dumped into December despite evidence suggesting last-minute plays don’t help much anymore, these films have a surprising number of potential box office hits among them.…
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Weekend Preview: Nov. 25-27, 2011
There are nine new releases this week. We have previews for eight of them below.
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Trailer Watch: Snow White and the Huntsman
The first of a pair of films on the same subject. First out of the gate is a great place to be. Snow White and the Huntsman Plot Summary: A dark, realistic interpretation of the fabled story of Snow White. Release Date: June 1, 2012 Poster Trailer Rating: C+ Commentary: It’s a bit gloomy for…
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Trailer Watch: Corman’s World
The master of the B movie gets his own documentary. Corman’s World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel Plot Summary: Exploring the life of indie producer/director Roger Corman and his pandering influence on modern filmmaking and filmmakers. Release Date: December 16, 2011 Poster Trailer Rating: B+ Commentary: A bevy of images from Corman’s many B films…
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Trailer Watch: Like Crazy (trailer #2)
Romantic dramas are everywhere, but sometimes they turn out really well. Like Crazy (trailer #2) Plot Summary: Separated by an expired visa, a British college student pines for the U.S. student whose love she has grown into. Release Date: October 28, 2011 Poster Trailer Rating: N/A Commentary: See Previous Preview Rating: B Commentary: It looks…
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Looking at the Weekend: Nov. 18-20, 2011
You don’t get to number one without breaking a few hearts and Breaking Dawn doesn’t get to number one without legions of screaming fans. 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. Breaking…
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Trailer Watch: Arthur Christmas (trailer #3)
Third time’s the charm. Arthur Christmas (trailer #3) Plot Summary: The high tech world of Santa Clause finds his son knee deep in his own troubles in this animated adventure. Release Date: November 23, 2011 Poster Trailer Rating: N/A Commentary: See Previous Preview Rating: B+ Commentary: With the full trailer for one of this Christmas’…
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Trailer Watch: The Hunger Games (trailer #2)
The event of early 2011 looks like it might be a better effort than my qualms have suggested. The Hunger Games (trailer #2) Plot Summary: Based on the popular young adult novel about a futuristic society where teenage children must fight to the death for the pleasure of a sadistic capital city. Release Date: March…
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2011 Summer Preview Wrap-Up: August
August 5-7, 2011 The Change-Up Oscar Prospects: What I said: “None” Box Office Prediction: $75 M Box Office Expectations: What I Said: “Modest. With all the successful R-rated comedies this year, I would expect this one to do solid business. Jason Bateman deserves a hit.” Box Office Results: $37.1 M Thoughts: [Flop] And Bateman will…
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Weekend Preview: Nov. 18-20, 2011
There are five new releases this week. We have previews for five of them below.
