Category: Film Previews

Can lightning strike twice for Garry Marshall? I’m not so sure. New Year’s Eve (trailer #2) Plot Summary: An ensemble romantic drama from Valentine’s Day director Garry Marshall. Release Date: December 9, 2011 Poster Trailer Rating: None Commentary: See Previous Preview Rating: C+ Commentary: While it looks every bit the clone of Garry Marshall’s prior…

Fassbender’s been a busy guy this year and this may represent his best chance with Oscar. Shame Plot Summary: A playboy tries desparately to unravel his feelings towards a new object of desire, challenging his womanizing ways. Release Date: December 2, 2011 Poster Trailer Rating: B- Commentary: When simplistic works effectively, it’s usually what the…

Another Tilda Swinton gem of a performance. We Need to Talk About Kevin Plot Summary: A mother believes her child hates her while the child believes she hates him. Their vicious relationship leads to questions about the validity of motherly connection. Release Date: December 9, 2011 Poster Trailer Rating: C+ Commentary: The color is a…

Why does family dysfunction always rear its head at weddings? Another Happy Day Plot Summary: An ex-wife attends her son’s wedding despite opposition from her ex’s new wife. Release Date: November 18, 2011 Poster Trailer Rating: C+ Commentary: For a complex social drama, this poster is a touch too uncomplicated. While it’s a visually stunning…

This may be the end of their raft of trailers, and it couldn’t have happened sooner. The Muppets (trailers #7 & #8) Plot Summary: Reminiscing about their first trip to Los Angeles together, a young couple finds their anniversary ruined after the husband forgets their anniversary; however, all is made better thanks to a raft…

My birthday film is looking more like a disappointment by the minute. 11-11-11 Plot Summary: On the eleventh day of the eleventh month of the eleventh year, a gateway will open allowing a dangerous demon to escape into the world. Can it be stopped? Release Date: November 11, 2011 Poster Trailer Rating: C+ Commentary: It’s…

From childish to compelling, that is the way of Scorsese’s new film’s trailers. Hugo (trailer #2) Plot Summary: When a young boy’s father is killed, he turns to his robotic friend and the great adventure that will lead him to understand his father better. Release Date: November 23, 2011 Poster Trailer Rating: N/A Commentary: See…

Glenn Close’s labor of love finally makes its way to the big screen. Albert Nobbs Plot Summary: A woman masquerading as a man in order to find work in 19th century Ireland, must struggle to retain her identity while carve out a small place in the male-dominated world. Release Date: Coming Soon Poster Trailer Rating:…

It’s not the story of her life, but may be the next best thing. My Week in Marilyn Plot Summary: Focusing on the brief tryst between Marilyn Monroe and a young assistant, the film shows us a side to Monroe we’ve very rarely seen. Release Date: November 23, 2011 Poster Trailer Rating: B- Commentary: This…

It could just as easily be called A Whale’s Tale. Big Miracle Plot Summary: Based on the true story of three whales trapped beneath the quickly freezing oceanic waters off the shore of Alaska and the news crew and whale lover who converge on the spot to try to save them. Release Date: February 3,…

I wish I could give non-cineastes 3 reasons to watch this, but they won’t be reasons they’ll understand. 3 Plot Summary: Tom Tykwer’s story about a couple whose love affairs apart come crashing back together when they realize they’ve been dating the same man. Release Date: September 16, 2011 Poster Trailer Rating: C+ Commentary: It…