Category: Film Previews

A remake of the popular Scandinavian book trilogy’s Swedish film trilogy. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Plot Summary: A murder mystery leads a journalist on a vast trek to locate a missing woman with the help of a gruff female hacker. Release Date: December 21, 2011 Trailer Poster Rating: A Commentary: Whether I agree…

If you love medieval stories featuring Knights Templar, you might enjoy this, but I wouldn’t guarantee it. Ironclad Plot Summary: A small group of Knights Templar hold out against a corrupt king as he attempts to take ownership of their castle. Release Date: June 8, 2011 Trailer Poster Rating: C- Commentary: There is much scenery…

Another dumpster dive into the ’80s hoping to revive a cult horror favorite. Fright Night Plot Summary: Several mysterious disappearances seem to center around an unusual new neighbor who one young high schooler is convinced is a vampire. When said vampire threatens the safety of his friend’s family, all holds are no longer barred. Release…

Here’s a documentary that might be of interest to all those who haven’t quite grown up yet. Neverbloomers: The Search for GrownUphood Plot Summary: A documentary about the search for grownuphood and how many people live from day to day without ever having grown up. Release Date: TBA Trailer Poster Rating: B- Commentary: I’m not…

A dark comedy thriller starring David Hyde Pierce. The Perfect Host Plot Summary: A bank robber finds his escape foiled by an all-points bulletin leading him to take refuge with a single man whose wife is away on vacation. Yet, it’s not the robbert who ends up the hostage in this dark comedy. Release Date:…

We start off another week with a highly anticipated feature. When you team Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson together, the chance for a fairly wonderful experience is high. The Adventures of Tintin Plot Summary: The first film in a planned trilogy by director Steven Spielberg and producer Peter Jackson tells the story of a young…

Every time I see this title, I think it’s a Woody Allen film and it is decidedly not. Martha Marcy May Marlene Plot Summary: Having escaped a cult, a young woman must confront her buried memories in order to rebuild her life. Release Date: October 7, 2011 Trailer Poster Rating: B- Commentary: I get a…

Jim Carrey seems ready to return to the realm of blockbusters with this likely hit. Mr. Popper’s Penguins Plot Summary: Cursed with an invasion of penguins in his home, a middle aged man must juggle reality and fantasy as he tries to acclimate himself to having these home invaders around. Release Date: June 17, 2011…

Kevin Smith tackles horror. It seems like every director is trying that these days. Red State Plot Summary: In a small town, a religious zealot captures three young men who are contemplating sex before marriage. Release Date: October 19, 2011 Trailer Poster Rating: B- Commentary: I must admit that the idea of Kevin Smith doing…