— by ROB COX — To my thinking, the biggest problem with modern politically-charged cinema is that it violates my own primary reason for watching movies: escapism. Heck, I could make the same statement about my TV-watching proclivities or about the books I read: I like stories — plain a[...]
Archive for the ‘Posters & Trailers’ Category
Poster Peek: ‘Sex and the City 2’
— by AMANDA KOEHLER — I have to admit it — I am really excited for “Sex and the City 2.” That being said, all of the posters I have seen for the movie are kind of ridiculous — including the one below. “Sex and the City” fans know that in the SATC world[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Ong Bak 3’
— by JESSIKA OWENS — When you hear the word Thailand, is your first thought Tony Jaa? Or even martial arts? My guess is that for the majority, neither Tony Jaa nor martial arts are what the word Thailand evokes. When most people think of martial arts films, China and Japan, Lee and Chan [...]
Trailer Talk: ‘The Joneses’
— by RACHEL COYNE — “The Joneses” answers the question of why the grass is always greener on the other side: Because it’s specifically marketed to be that way! David Duchovny and Demi Moore star as “married” couple Steve and Kate Jones, who move into an affluent neighborhood wi[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky’
— by JOSIANE OCHMAN — Although the name Chanel is known all over the world, it’s surprising how few people actually know anything about mademoiselle Chanel herself or, indeed, that there even was a mademoiselle. Recently, a spate of movies about Coco Chanel have been released chron[...]
Poster Peek: ‘Paper Man’
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — Some stories practically write themselves, and some art projects just seem to flow once you find inspiration. Sometimes, the inspiration comes from something you saw, or felt; other times, it can simply comes from writing one good first sentence. But if you find your[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘The Kids Are All Right’
— by JESSIKA OWENS — “The Kids Are All Right” has some positive buzz surrounding it this year (from Sundance), and who better to distribute the film than Focus Features? This is right up their alley. And Julianne Moore and Annette Bening playing lesbian life partners? There[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘The People vs. George Lucas’
— by BEN FOWLER — Can anything more really be said about the “Star Wars” saga and its influence on society? Apparently not, although the people behind “The People vs. George Lucas” certainly seem to think so. You may watch it and think that it’s all a bit of fun[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Till Sunset’
— by TIERNEY BUTLER — As a horror movie buff, I always jump at the chance to watch a trailer for a new horror film. So when I was given the link to the trailer for “Till Sunset,” I was eager to see what it was all about. At first glance, I was thinking to […][...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Sex and the City 2’ (Version Two)
— by KATHLEEN COLLINS — When I saw the trailer for the first “Sex and the City” movie, I was really excited to see my favorite four girls on the big screen. I have been a fan of the show for years. I love the show and even planned a girls’ night when the first […[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘The University of Nuclear Bombs’
— by BEV QUESTAD — “It’s almost inconceivable to realize that every nuclear weapon the U.S. has ever had has been designed by one university, the University of California.” Any documentary featuring Daniel Ellsberg gets my attention. He’s the primary loan star whistle blower from[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘The Other Guys’
— by ALEXA MILAN — We’ve seen countless stories about fearless cops who never hesitate to save the day, but what about the other cops they work with? What are they like? That’s exactly what director Adam McKay’s latest film, “The Other Guys,” seeks to answer[...]
Seven Featurettes from ‘Hubble 3D’
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — It is very unlikely that you or I will ever become an astronaut. What is very likely is that we have thought or dreamed about it. Yes, dreamed about space travel. The experience of exiting our atmosphere and entering the vastness of space. As a science fiction lover,[...]
Trailer: The A-Team (Version 2)
— by ROB COX — I must admit to feeling rather lukewarm towards “The A-Team” upon the release of its first trailer back in January. I can’t say I wasn’t intrigued, but the TV show upon which this big screen epic is based isn’t exactly a sentimental favorite of mine; but that’s[...]