— by ALEXA MILAN — Middle school is a time most people probably want to forget, the time when awkwardness abounds as puberty sets in and trying to fit in becomes a top priority. In “Diary of a Wimpy Kid,” based on the bestselling book by Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley (Zachary Gordon)[...]
Archive for the ‘Posters & Trailers’ Category
Poster Peek: ‘Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time’
— by CAM SMITH — In a fairly blatant bid to capitalize on their success in turning “Pirates of the Caribbean” into a Kraken-sized money-consuming juggernaut, Walt Disney Pictures and uber-producer Jerry Bruckheimer have turned their collective attentions to unleashing a pair of[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Just Wright’
— by KATHLEEN COLLINS — It constantly baffles and amazes me how much trailers for romantic comedies are giving away these days in the trailers. I understand a certain amount of the plot will be revealed in the trailer, but why do they have to give away so much? For example, watch the[...]
Poster Peek: ‘Robin Hood’
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — With Ridley Scott bringing us “Robin Hood” one more time to the big screen, it has got me thinking all about my long history with the character. I have been a fan of Robin Hood for quite some time. As a kid, I remember watching the Errol Flynn[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Tron: Legacy’
— by BEN FOWLER — It may seem to be an old, well-worn cliché to have a belated sequel with the original star — a bit too long in the tooth — on hand to introduce the main character’s son as a way to have someone take on the action required for the next instalment. [&hellip[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Iron Man 2’ (Version Two)
— by CAM SMITH — Some may gripe and impotently wave their fists, but I’m really appreciating the fact that Jon Favreau and his marketing team are showing an admirable amount of restraint thus far in selling “Iron Man 2” to the public masses. Usually, when it comes to summer[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Legend of the Guardians’
— by BEN FOWLER — Wow! Awesome! A film called “Legend of the Guardians,” obviously about some mystical warriors protecting and fighting for their people. With epic battles as they take on their evil nemesis in a fight to the bitter end. What? It’s about owls? Oh. To be fair[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘The Runaways’
— by ALEXA MILAN — Prior to her “Bad Reputation” days, a young Joan Jett was involved in the “jailbait rock” group “The Runaways.” The story of the band of teen girls that rose to fame in the 1970s premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January[...]
Poster Peek: ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — I had never even heard of the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” book series, until I was asked to write this article. Then, to my surprise, it turns out that it is really popular. My daughter has read it, my neighbor’s son has read it, and I was surprised, to [...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Frame 137’
— by CAM SMITH — I guess I’m supposed to be blown away by the steam-punk-rock attitude, grungy post-Apocalyptic atmosphere and slick martial arts mayhem prominently featured in the fairly eye-catching teaser trailer for “Frame 137,” a live-action short-film adaption[...]
Kristen Stewart, Dakota Fanning Discuss The Runaways
In this interview with Access Hollywood, Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning discuss their upcoming movie “The Runaways,” including “the kissing scene” between the two actresses.[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Don McKay’
— by TOM ELCE — Having graced screens at the Tribeca Film Festival last year, Jake Goldberger’s film “Don McKay” makes its way towards an actual theatrical release this April, and prospective viewers can now marvel (or, maybe not) at its trailer a month before the[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Cash’
— by ROB COX — “Cash” is an upcoming independent action film from director Stephen Milburn Anderson. Before encountering this trailer, I hadn’t heard of “Cash,” but this clip has me stoked. Chris Hemsworth (star of the upcoming “Thor” movie) plays a young man who in[...]
Poster Peek: ‘The Green Hornet’
— by BEN FOWLER — Seth Rogen? The tubby slacker dude from “Knocked Up,” an action hero? As much as that may seem a little far fetched, Rogen has been slimming down and bulking up nicely for his role as Britt Reid aka The Green Hornet. Kudos to the man for his dedication in[...]