Category: Film Previews
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Weekend Preview: June 24-26, 2011
There are fourteen new releases this week. We have previews for eight of them below.
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Trailer Watch: The Descendants
George Clooney continues his pursuit of growth as an actor, ignoring the call to make blockbusters. The Descendants Plot Summary: With his wife in the hospital, a father must confront his children not only about her condition about their behavior in her absence. Release Date: December 16, 2011 Poster Trailer Rating: C Commentary: George Clooney’s…
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2011 Summer Preview: July
It’s once again time for our rundown of upcoming films. This time, we’re taking a look at the impending month of July. Several major blockbusters are on there way, so join me in running them down and preferably with a semi. I’ve had some bad luck with prognosticating lately, so I’ve decided to lower my…
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Trailer Watch: Colombiana
The latest in a series of stylized films about strong women struggling and fighting for survival in the urban jungles. Colombiana Plot Summary: Seeking revenge against the band of men who tortured her and murdered her father, a young rebel picks them off one by one while trying to reconcile the emotional strain her history…
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Trailer Watch: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 1
The first part of the final chapter of the franchise I have no intention of watching has its first trailer. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 1 Plot Summary: As the franchise winds to its conclusion, the first part of the final episode unravels as Bella and Edward prepare to marry as Bella discovers she…
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2011 Spring Preview Wrap-Up: March
It’s time for another monthly wrap-up. This time, we take a look back at March of this year. Note that all of my “expectations” were about the film and not about its box office, so keep that in mind when you read them. March 4-6, 2011 The Adjustment Bureau Oscar Prospects: What I said: “None”…
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Looking at the Weekend: June 17-19, 2011
Former box office god Jim Carrey will be hoping to steal the thunder of DC’s Green Lantern but will family audiences be able to topple the venerable comic book geek contingent? Consensus Below is a list of what we have come to a general consensus on. The number in parens represents the percentage of our…
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Trailer Watch: Final Destination 5
Sometimes I wonder if there will ever be a Final Final Destination. Final Destination Plot Summary: Escaping a perilous disaster on a major bridge results in fate picking off the survivors it should have killed. Release Date: August 12, 2011 Poster Trailer Rating: C Commentary: Taking a page out of the Scream book, this poster…
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Trailer Watch: A Little Help
It may not be a great comedy, but the trailer sure gives that impression. A Little Help Plot Summary: After the death of her husband, a young woman must come to terms with living her life and raising her son alone. Release Date: June 24, 2011 Poster Trailer Rating: C+ Commentary: The vulnerability works quite…
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Weekend Preview: June 17-19, 2011
There are six new releases this week. We have previews for five of them below.
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Trailer Watch: The Muppets
The first new Muppet film in 15 years seems to have returned to the formula that set the film franchise going 32 years ago. The Muppets 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…
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Trailer Watch: Straw Dogs
A horror film directed by someone who’s never touched the genre. It could be interesting. Straw Dogs Plot Summary: Moving to the small town where his fiancée grew up, a cowardly husband takes matters into his own hands to protect himself and his home from the dangerous and violence-minded roofers who threaten them. Release Date:…
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Trailer Watch: 50/50
Joseph Gordon Levitt’s delayed cancer comedy finally finds its release date. 50/50 Plot Summary: After he discovers he has cancer and a 50/50 chance at survival, a young man decides to live his life to its fullest even if he has no idea how. Release Date: September 30, 2011 Trailer Poster Rating: B- Commentary: Even…
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Looking at the Weekend: June 10-12, 2011
It’s the battle of the tweens and the geeks with the geeks at a decided advantage with Super 8. 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. Judy Moody and the Not Bummer…
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Trailer Watch: The Art of Getting By
Two up-and-coming young stars play romantic. The Art of Getting By Plot Summary: An artistically talented slacker is on the verge of failing high school when a number of people in his life attempt to intervene, but what could turn him around is his budding new relationship. Release Date: June 17, 2011 Trailer Poster Rating:…
