Trailer For Let Me In Hits

One film that I have been oh so desperately trying to imagine didn’t actually exist just got a trailer, and while it’s not forcing me to find someone to go on suicide alert for me, it certainly doesn’t make this imagining any easier.

Thanks to Deadline, we now have our first look at the upcoming Matt Reeves directed remake of the masterful Swedish vampire flick, Let The Right One In. The new film, called Let Me In, follows a boy who discovers that his neighbor may be much more than just the new kid on the block.

Personally, taking my massive love for the original film out of the equation, this doesn’t look like the worst film ever. It visually looks striking, particularly knowing that the DP from last year’s brilliant Bright Star, Greig Fraser, is on board for this one, and looking to do some really top notch work. Also, the cast looks perfectly put together, which makes this film look quite promising, if only due to the massively low expectations.

However, I continue to lack any true evidence that this film should exist. The film looks far too faithful for it to me something wholly new, but isn’t shot for shot, so it’s stuck in some weird, creativity free purgatory. I’ll let you decide.



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Trailer For Paranormal Activity 2 Hits

Like your horror films in the form of franchises who lose their luster after the first viewing?

Well then this trailer will be right down your ridiculous and turd covered alley.

In the year that was 2009, one film seemed to take the world by storm, with that film being the rather fun and shocking first-view-only horror film, Paranormal Activity. Pretty much, after that film hit theaters and made massive amount of bank thanks to one hell of a promotional machine, talk of a sequel hit the scene. Well, now, a year later, we have a trailer for the upcoming sequel, Paranormal Activity 2, and I must say, while it looks like the epitome of a carbon copy, there are a few points in this thing that are actually creepy, and make me think happy thoughts about the first time seeing the first film.

However, this looks to be doing absolutely nothing new, making this one of my least anticipated films of the year. It looks exactly the same both stylistically and scare wise, and while it is a great example of “it ain’t broke don’t fix it,” it also doesn’t nothing to improve on it. This will make a ton of money, but this is definitely one I’m not looking forward to.



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TRAILER: Remember Me...

So yeah, I am of the belief that Robert Pattinson is actually in some way, under all that diamond skin, there is somewhat of a good actor. Yeah, this doesn’t show it at all. I would come up with some really witty thing to say here, but it’s just kind of sad.

The film is called Remember Me, and while I love this cast, and the film visually looks at least watchable, not a single performance or shot in this trailer sparked my interest, and for a film that sounds this cliché, it needed to do something for me. I will see anything that has Chris Cooper in it though, so who knows. Could very well be a fine film, but this trailer doesn’t show any of that.


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Here's the synopsis:

Robert Pattinson plays Tyler, a rebellious young man in New York City who has a strained relationship with his father (Pierce Brosnan) ever since tragedy separated their family. Tyler didn’t think anyone could possibly understand what he was going through until the day he met Ally (Emilie de Ravin) through an unusual twist of fate. Love was the last thing on his mind, but as her spirit unexpectedly heals and inspires him, he begins to fall for her. Through their love, he begins to find happiness and meaning in his life. But soon, hidden secrets are revealed, and the circumstances that brought them together slowly threaten to tear them apart. Remember Me is an unforgettable story about the power of love, the strength of family, and the importance of living passionately and treasuring every day of one’s life. Remember Me also stars Academy Award® winner Chris Cooper (Adaptation), and Academy Award® nominee Lena Olin (Chocolat).

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POSTER: Gorgeous Poster For Loss Of A Teardrop Diamond Comes Out Of Nowhere...

Well this is a shocker.

The first poster for the upcoming Jodie Markell film, The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond has been released, and it’s one of the most stunning one-sheets I’ve seen in a long, long time. I had not even heard of the film about 30 minutes ago, and I must lean on The Playlist for a little description of how this poster lives up to the film. I must say, it sounds amazing:

The one-sheet for Jodie Markell's "The Loss Of A Teardrop Diamond" is out and it's stylish, gorgeous and perfectly captures the aesthetics in the film which are almost equally beatific.

The look, costumes, cinematography and music in the film are quite beautiful and gorgeous.

The film is set to release in December (the 30th to be exact), and stars Bryce Dallas Howard, Chris Evans, and Ellen Burstyn. It’s also based on a play by Tennessee Williams. Here’s the synopsis:

THE LOSS OF A TEARDROP DIAMOND is a new drama based on a recently rediscovered original screenplay by legendary writer Tennessee Williams. Starring Bryce Dallas Howard and Chris Evans, the Paladin release will open in New York and Los Angeles in late December, with expansion to major markets following in early 2010. Academy Award-winner Ellen Burstyn, Academy Award-nominee Ann-Margret, Mamie Gummer, and Will Patton co-star in the film which was directed by award-winning short filmmaker and stage and screen actress Jodie Markell, in her feature debut.

The poster looks absolutely stunning, and while word hasn’t been too kind to then film as a whole, the poster and trailer (embedded below) look amazing.



What do YOU think?

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TRAILER: Crazy Heart...

Wow, talk about coming out of nowhere!

About two weeks, Fox Searchlight boosted their Oscar weight by pumping up their film, Crazy Heart, by giving it an early December release date. The film, directed by Scott Cooper, stars Jeff Bridges and Maggie Gyllenhaal, and has been a much talked about contender in the Best Male Lead Oscar category for Bridges, as well as a few rumblings that Gyllenhaal may be able to sneak her way into either female acting category.

Now, not many people have seen the film, but it is already garnering comparisons to The Wrestler (for the strong and physical male lead and the overall look of the film) or Once (for the look and take on music), and is a perfect storm for Fox Searchlight. No more than a month ago, no one had even heard of the film, outside of CMT fans (it was originally created by the channel).

Well, now we have a trailer for it. Late last week a stunning poster was released, and now Searchlight has one upped themselves, by pumping out a fantastic trailer. It’s poetic, warm, and yet gives you a stark look into what looks like the core story of the film, and is exactly everything that a trailer should be, particularly for an independent film. It’s not brilliant, but for a small film, this definitely makes me want to get my ass in a seat when this hits December 11th. And I HATE country music. Go figure. Here’s the trailer:



Bad Blake (Jeff Bridges) is a broken-down, hard-living country music singer who's had way too many marriages, far too many years on the road and one too many drinks way too many times. And yet, Bad can’t help but reach for salvation with the help of Jean (Maggie Gyllenhaal), a journalist who discovers the real man behind the musician.

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TRAILER: Kick-Ass...

Finally! Today, Lionsgate finally released the first teaser for Matthew Vaughn’s adaptation of the renowned Mark Millar comic book Kick-Ass. Having not only read the script, but I, like many of you I hope, had a chance to see the bootlegged version of the ComiCon trailer for this film. The film, which was produced purely through independent sources, and was beyond a hit when the afformentioned ComiCon footage, and then some, played during the event.

However, the new trailer leaves me, wanting more. Personally, knowing that this was released through the films website, has me wondering why it was a green band trailer, instead of a more viral, at least red band trailer, similar to the one shown at the Con. I think the trailer itself works as a whole, but having seen all of this other footage, it really has me wondering how marketable this film truly is. Here’s my point. This trailer, while fine, makes it seem almost like a Wanted-style spoof film, instead of the truly kick-ass film that the script and footage have proven that it is. I know this film is getting released, but I just hope that the upcoming promotional material, much like the amazing teaser posters, will make this a bigger hit than I think it’s going to be.

That said, I do like the trailer, for what it is. The opening is fun and a great kick in the face, and sets the tone for what you really should expect. I love the cast, and the use of Hit Girl in the trailer is as much as one could expect. That said, one should expect a whole lot more violence and almost comically so. This has the potential to be a massive hit, and as test screening buzz will have you think, the best comic book film ever made. Hope it lives up to it.


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Here's the stories synopsis:

As any good superhero would, he chooses a new name — Kick-Ass — assembles a suit and mask to wear, and gets to work fighting crime. There’s only one problem standing in his way: Kick-Ass has absolutely no superpowers. His life is forever changed as he inspires a subculture of copy cats, is hunted by assorted violent and unpleasant characters, and meets up with a pair of crazed vigilantes, including an 11-year-old sword-wielding dynamo, Hit Girl (Chloë Moretz) and her father, Big Daddy (Nicolas Cage).

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TRAILER: Clash of the Titans...

So, this is a shocking, and ever so glorious surprise.

Today, Warner Brothers has released the first official trailer, albeit a short one, for Louis Leterrier’s new film, a remake of the classic Clash of The Titans. The film is set to star Sam Worthington, Gemma Arterton, Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, and Pete Postlethwaite, and looks to be beyond badass. The trailer is indeed a short little teaser, but what it teases is a film that looks to pack a Mike Tyson size punch. It looks pitch perfect in its scope and style, and is exactly why I think that the original, while being great, is a great idea for a remake. The tone looks different, the style is updated, and those effects look superb. Really, I can’t say enough good things about this thing.

I also really love this cast. Worthington is a fantastic actor, and in Terminator Salvation, proved that he could even act a certain superhero (Yeah, I’m looking at you Bruce Wayne) under the table. He’s exactly the guy I think could lift this potentially cliché material to something truly great. Leterrier has proven to have a fantastic eye for action with films like Unleashed and last year’s Hulk. Many will find this a weird style change, at least for those, like me, who find the original to be great, but I guess it just worked for me. Yes, it’s far more Lord of the Rings than Clash of The Titans, but I think it works. Could just be me though. Just watch and enjoy!

Follows Perseus and his quest to battle Medusa and the Kraken in order to save the Princess Andromeda.

Clash of the Titans is directed by French filmmaker Louis Leterrier, of Unleashed, Transporter 2, and The Incredible Hulk previously. The screenplay was originally written by Lawrence Kasdan (Raiders of the Lost Ark) then later revised by Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi (both of Crazy/Beautiful, The Tuxedo, Aeon Flux). This is a remake of Desmond Davis' original 1981 classic movie of the same name. Warner Brothers will be bringing Clash of the Titans to theaters everywhere starting on March 26th, 2010. Is everyone excited?

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TRAILER: A Single Man...

I know I am a little late on the release of this trailer, but really, I haven't posted this because I haven't had time to turn it off and write something up. That said, I don't have a whole lot to say about this, except that not only has the buzz for this thing be HUGE, calling it a dark horse Oscar contender, but I think that this trailer is beyond stunning. It should come as no surprise, as this is the same guy behind it, Tom Ford, is a well renowned fashion designer, so you could expect this film to look gorgeous. And it does. The film stars Best Actor contender Colin Firth and Julianne Moore, and is now squarely at the top of my most anticipated from the rest of the year. Enjoy!


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A romantic tale of love interrupted, the story centers on an English professor (Colin Firth) who, after the sudden death of his partner, tries to go about his typical day, struggling to find any meaning to his life.

A Single Man is both written and directed by American fashion designer Tom Ford, who is making his directorial debut with this film. David Scearce also help co-write the script, which is based on Christopher Isherwood 's novel of the same name. This first premiered at the Toronto Film Festival a few months ago. The Weinstein Company is finally bringing A Single Man to limited theaters starting on December 11th.

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TRAILER: Salt...

I'm currently sitting in my News Reporting II class, and instead of listening to a boring lecture on AP style (of which I know my fair share about), I am about to dig into the screenplay for the upcoming spy actioner, Salt. What spurned this drive to read this long released screenplay? Well, a little trailer released yesturday definitely helped that.

On Wednesday, Sony released the teaser trailer for their upcoming film, Salt, which stars Angelina Jolie, and is directed by Phillip Noyce. The film, due out next July, sees Jolie as almost the female Jason Bourne, which is an interesting concept. We have seen Jolie do action, I mean, she starred in Wanted for Christ's sake. However, there are a few shots in here, particularly that last wall jump, that come off as really almost laughable. Sure, it looks quite badass, and Jolie is the opposite of hard on the eyes, so visually I'm interested, especially with Noyce at the helm, but I feel like this type of movie has been done before. That said, the film looks like a perfect fit for it's July release, and is a script I'm excited to get through

Salt is directed by veteran Australian filmmaker Phillip Noyce, of Echoes of Paradise, Dead Calm, Patriot Games, Clear and Present Danger, The Saint, The Bone Collector, and Catch a Fire previously. The script was co-written by Kurt Wimmer (Equilibrium, Street Kings, Law Abiding Citizen) and Brian Helgeland (L.A. Confidential, Conspiracy Theory, The Postman, Mystic River, Man on Fire, Taking of Pelham 123, Green Zone, Robin Hood). Sony is bringing Salt to theaters everywhere on July 23rd, 2010 next summer.

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TRAILER: How To Train Your Dragon...

This is why I hate Dreamworks a little bit. Right down at the pit right by my gut, there is a little spot of hatred for the casting directors over at Dreamworks, and How To Train Your Dragon is a perfect example.

First, the reason I would see this film, and his name is Chris Sander's. Best known for coming up with the really great animated film, Lilo and Stitch, as well as the original idea for Bolt, aka American Dog, this guy is a really interesting up and coming animation film director, and one that will hopefully have a long career. Except this may set him back a bit, at least in my eyes.

Not only do I think Dreamworks is throwing it's sphere of influence all around this project, but I also think that instead of casting voices that work for the characters, they go right back to casting simply on name, which makes for a really jarring and horrible trailer. People on Twitter are all up in arms over the Prince of Persia trailer, but I think this trailer is the one that you all need to avoid veiwing. Sure, the film look fine, but hat makes Pixar so great, heart and great voice work, are nowhere to be found on this abortion of an animated trailer.

Here's that synopsis:

From the studio that brought you “Shrek,” “Madagascar” and “Kung Fu Panda” comes “How To Train Your Dragon” — an adventure comedy set in the mythical world of burly Vikings and wild dragons, based on the book by Cressida Cowell. The story centers around a Viking teenager, who lives on the island of Berk, where fighting dragons is a way of life. Initiation is coming, and this is his one chance to prove his worthiness to his tribe and father. But when he encounters, and ultimately befriends, an injured dragon, his world is turned upside down. The voice cast includes Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, Jonah Hill, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Craig Ferguson, Kristen Wiig, and America Ferrera.

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TRAILER: Prince of Persia: Sands of Time...

Where the hell did THIS come from?

Out of nowhere, today over on YouTube, the first full length trailer for the upcoming video-game adaptation Prince of Persia: Sands of Time was released, in all of it's low definition glory. Obviously not a legitimate release online, but instead it was premiered on a UK version of the Today Show, called GMTV. It was released by Disney, but not in anything more than this really crappy ripped video. However, it IS a trailer, and it shows some really interesting effects, as well as a few bad ass action scenes. Sure, it's probably going to suck, as there are as many awful shots as there are good ones, but hey, there is a litle bit of good behind that mask f drek. Check it out below!



Here is the synopsis:

From the team that brought the “Pirates of the Caribbean” trilogy to the big screen, Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films present PRINCE OF PERSIA: THE SANDS OF TIME, an epic action-adventure set in the mystical lands of Persia. A rogue prince (JAKE GYLLENHAAL) reluctantly joins forces with a mysterious princess (GEMMA ARTERTON) and together, they race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time—a gift from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world.

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TRAILER: Avatar Trailer #2...

Talk about polarizing.

When the first full length Avatar trailer hit a couple months back, many people (including yours truly, to an extent), found it to be rather, underwhelming. However, that may not have totally been the stunning gorgeous trailers fault, as it may be hard to live up to expectations when those said expectations are that the film will be the greatest piece of cinema ever created. I don't think anything could live up to that set of expectations.

However, some of the hate was so visceral, that it really took me a back. Having seen the Avatar Day footage prior, I was beyond blown away by not only the 3D, but the CG as well, and even said that not since Jurassic Park have I felt such a strong sense of wonder and bewilderment. That said, I too had many problems, primarily with the human portions of the trailer/footage, and we also never truly got a glimpse of the human/Avatar interaction that this film will be thriving on come December.

What I am trying to say here is that no film could live up to such insane hype, and personally, I think the curbing of expectations is something we should all rejoice in. That said, this second, and significantly longer trailer, definitely has my hopes up much higher than they were about a week ago before I had seen this, prior to my most recent viewing of Paranormal Activity, this past weekend.

Clocking in at almost 3 minutes and 30 seconds, this foreign trailer has much more and superior dialouge, as well as some of the most stunning action scenes that I have seen in a long time. Sure, it's a standard hero/action film trailer, but honestly, the sheer technological feats that this film is going to pull off really will blow us all away, at least one can hope. I'm a big James Cameron fan, and have anxiously been anticipating this film since I first heard details about it probably 3 or 4 years ago.

Have YOUR thoughts been changed about this project, or is it still something you see as just a gross waste of 300 million bucks...



Avatar is set during the 22nd century on a small moon called Pandora, which orbits a gas giant, and is inhabited by the tribal Na'vi, ten foot blue humanoids that are peaceful unless attacked. Humans cannot breathe Pandoran air, so they genetically engineer human/Na'vi hybrids known as Avatars that can be controlled via a mental link. A paralyzed Marine named Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) volunteers to exist as an Avatar on Pandora, falling in love with a Na'vi princess and becoming caught up in the conflict between her people and the human military that is consuming their world.

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TRAILER: Nowhere Boy...

So, it's no shock to anyone who has a television, that this country, and world for that matter, is in some sort of Beatles-palooza. Ranging from full on promotion whoring (if I see ONE MORE "All You Need Is Love" or "Come Together" commercial, someone will die. And I'm a man of my word), to video games, to full on films/remakes, people seem to love this band more and more as they age, and not in any sort of cute or interesting way. It's all name recognition. However, this film looks to do a bit more than just whore the bands story out.

Nowhere Boy is a new film, that has been playing around the British film festival circuit, and is a biopic that follows the early years of John Lennon. Yesterday, we saw a couple of trailers, yet I must say, this one looks to be about as interesting as those underwhelming pieces.

While I don't think the film itself looks all that interesting (just a basic teen coming of age tale blah blah blah), the subject matter is so inherently interesting, that one can't help but look at this with a bit of interest. The trailer is different too, in that there is no Lennon or Beatles music played over it, which is shockingly fresh in these days where "Come Together" is played over everything, even over loud speakers as the guy down the road walks to pick up his hooker.

Oh, disclaimer, I'm a monstrous Beatles fan. Best. Band. Ever. So all of this hate isn't from some sort of outside space. It's from a guy who wants to see his favorite band not shelled out by companies for gross profit. Hoping off my high horse now.

"Nowhere Boy" stars stars Aaron Johnson (Lennon), Thomas Sangster (Paul McCartney), Kristen Scott Thomas (Lennon's surrogate mother, his Aunt Mimi) David Morrissey, Anne-Marie Duff and it was written by Matt Greenhalgh, the screenwriter who penned the Ian Curtis/Joy Division biopic "Control."

I do like the look of this film, but really, some of the stuff in here, is just so darn paint by numbers, that it makes me cringe at the sight. I'm still insanely interested in the film, just as a huge Lennon fan, but as a cinema fan, it's nothing that I think will shake up any sort of awards scene, if it even gets that kind of push. However, all of my fears could possibly be for naught, as TimeOutLondon recently gave the film four out of five stars, calling it a "pleasing, invigorating success that sidesteps the music and the future to explore a moving and instructive story about the making of a young man." Who knows.



Nowhere Boy is directed by English visual artist Sam Taylor-Wood, marking her feature directorial debut after directing the short film Love You More. The screenplay was written by Matt Greenhalgh, who also wrote the Joy Division biopic Control, and is based on the memoirs of John Lennon written by Julia Baird. This will premiere tomorrow night at the London Film Festival and open in the UK later this year. The Weinstein Company is distributing Nowhere Boy in the US, but hasn't set a release date yet.

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TRAILER: Invictus...

Warner Bros has released the first trailer for Clint Eastwood’s new film Invictus, which stars Matt Damon as Pienaar, the captain of the South African rugby team, and Morgan Freeman as Nelson Mandela, and tells the story of how the duo attempted to unite their torn country.

Directed by Clint Eastwood this is easily Warner Brothers big film that should receive an equally big Oscar push come it's release. Eastwood being the director only pumps the Oscar hype for this piece to record heights, and is so far one of about 5 sure fire Oscar locks at this point. Everything from the cast, featuring two superstars in Freeman and Damon who we saw earlier this afternoon in Greengrass' The Green Zone and it's first trailer, which while not being as highly buzzed, may be a bit more interesting of a film.

Script reviews of this screenplay haven't been too insanely positive, with the Playlist calling it "soft-serve".

If industry voters are in a paint-by-numbers mood, Eastwood could easily nail a Best Director nom, but a Best Picture only feels like a lock if an old pro editor convinces Clint to show less, cut more, and linger longer in the good graces of Mandela and away from the team practice montages.

All in all, I feel as though that style of "paint-by-numbers" that is felt in the script, is felt here. Sure, it's heart-warming, sure it's epic, and sure it's visually stunning, but it's also rather underwhelming and rather bland. It's something I'm beyond interested in, as I love Eastwood and what the source material is, but it's also something that I know is a lob to the Academy for some sort of recognition.

Enjoy the trailer below, and come Oscar time, expect to hear more than your fair share about this film.

Check out the trailer that Apple has debuted online HERE.

Newly elected President Mandela knows his nation remains racially and economically divided in the wake of apartheid. Believing he can bring his people together through the universal language of sport, Mandela rallies South Africa’s underdog rugby team as they make an unlikely run to the 1995 World Cup Championship match.

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POSTER/TRAILER: Cracks...

Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow...

Eva Green first bust onto the scene in the brilliant Casino Royale, and I think we all owe a great debt to Martin Campbell for not only creating what has become one of the best Bond films to date, but also introducing us to this stunning beauty, at least in a commercial sense. Sure, first thing I ever saw her in was The Dreamers, but Royale only cemented the fact that this is not only a beauty to be on the lookout for, but a great actress as well.

Now onto her new film, Cracks. It's a film that I hadn't even heard of yesterday, and now it's one that I can't wait to see. The film is directed by Jordan Scott, who is indeed the daughter of Ridley Scott, and it's a drama that takes a look at the lives and relationships among girls at a British boarding school, where Green's character teaches. This sort of all girl story is something we don't really see in the theatres very often, so who knows. This could be a film that come it's release, could be one worth seeing. At least in the meantime, this poster is one that is definitely worth seeing.



Also, the trailer is also online. It looks intense, and exactly the type of film that is hinted at every so poeticaly in the poster. It's a period film, and the film looks absolutely stunning visually, and you know, Green isn't to bad on the eyes either. The slow-motion is used great here, and the film stars Imogen Poots, from 28 Weeks Later, so expect a fantastic group of actresses to dig their teeth into this heavy material. Enjoy!



Set at an all-girls boarding school in 1934, Cracks sees the one-time Bond girl playing Miss G, an enigmatic-yet-alluring teacher who inspires fanatical loyalty within the small clique of girls in her diving team. However, when the arrival of a Spanish girl (María Valverde) as a new boarder throws their cosy world into flux, all manner of nastiness ensues and a new side of Miss G emerges."

(THANKS TO FIRSTSHOWING FOR THE HEADS UP)

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TRAILER: First Trailer For Paul Greengrass' Green Zone...

Talk about a long wait.

Today sees the release of the first trailer for Paul Greengrass' next film, "Green Zone", and I must say, it's about damn time. The film stars Matt Damon, and was bumped out of 2009 earlier this year, and pushed to a March 12, 2010 release date. Along with the bump, early response at special test screenings has been underwhelming.

However, it IS still Greengrass and Matt Damon, and while I try to avoid Iraq War thrillers, recently with The Hurt Locker and The Messengers, I have come to grow fond of these as the quality as exponentially grown. Being one of my most anticipated films of '09, this is definitely one of my top 10 most anticipated for '10, and this trailer only aids that. It features Greengrass' patented shaky cam, and while it sickens many, I'm one of his fans, and really, this style of film making is done best by Greengrass. Not many people get the benefit of the doubt like Mr. Greengrass. So, while I don't think the trailer is brilliant, it does at least show a bit of the film, which up to this point, we have seen nothing from. What do YOU think?

On March 12, 2010, Matt Damon and director Paul Greengrass ("The Bourne Supremacy," "The Bourne Ultimatum," "United 93") re-team for the electrifying thriller Green Zone. In the film, Damon stars as Chief Warrant Officer Roy Miller, a rogue U.S. Army officer who must hunt through covert and faulty intelligence hidden on foreign soil before war escalates in an unstable region.

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VIDEO: Like, Dude, The First Five Minutes To The Greatest Film Ever BRAHHHHHH...

So it's just a few days away. This Friday sees the release of not only a billion frat guy burps followed by cheap Tarantino quote rip-offs, followed by the sequel to the mentally handicapped Boondock Saints, cleverly titled Boondock Saints 2 (Genius!): All Saints Day. Soon to be the greatest film ever made for the 18+ with idiocy set, the film sees the original cast (minus the originals only saving grace, Willem Dafoe)coming back, and now Apparition has released the opening sequence, the first five minutes, of The Boondock Saints II: All Saint’s Day on IGN. The film and this opening looks like complete crap, so I really don't feel like talking about it. Here's what /Film had to say:

The sequence basically explains why the Saints must return from hiding. What else? A montage set to “badass music” featuring the Saints cutting off their hair/beards and taking showers (yes, I’m serious), an obvious black and white flashback to the original film (couldn’t they have re-filmed the scene from a security camera angle for the news cast instead?), and the introduction of Julie Benz (who many of you will know from Dexter) as Special Agent Eunice Bloom. Watch the 5 minute and 21 second opening sequence embedded after the jump, and leave your thoughts in the comments below.



I hope you can spell shit. Sesame Street here just told you straight up.

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TRAILER: The Wolfman...

So, I'm currently enrolled in a Film Cultures class, out here at Grand Valley State University.

Whilst the class itself is rather boring and light on content (at least for a kid like me), I do get a chance to re-visit a bunch of classic horror films. One of those happens to be the classic Wolfman. I'm not the biggest fan of the film, but it is indeed a classic with a ton of merits, but of any horror film that should be remade, or has some sort of merit for a remake, it's The Wolfman.

Well, with the help of Joe Johnston, who is working on the upcoming Captain America film, it looks as though not only has the film been remade, but been remade to a really high quality.

Below, the second trailer has been embeded, and I must say, it works on all accounts. The best aspect of this film is the distinct sense of mystery, an aspect of the story that I don't think truly worked in the first take of the film. It came out of Universal along with Dracula and Frankenstein, and I think those two films, particularly the latter, works far better. However, not only do the effects look great, but the cast looks amazing, particularly Benicio Del Toro as the lead. I love the original trailer, I just love this one even more.

Also, am I the only one who finds this to not only be a great vote of confidence for The Wolfman, but also a perfect vote of confidence for Captain America? Johnston looks to have a great sense of era and mood, and along with effects that we all know Marvel can pump out, I think we have a huge hit on our hands. Could just be me though.

What do YOU think?

Enjoy!



Lawrence Talbot, a haunted nobleman, is lured back to his family estate after his brother vanishes. Upon his return and after being reunited with his estranged father, Talbot is bitten and cursed by a werewolf.

The Wolfman is directed by visual effects Oscar winner Joe Johnston, of Honey I Shrunk the Kids, The Rocketeer, Jumanji, October Sky, Jurassic Park III, and Hidalgo previously. The screenplay was co-written by Andrew Kevin Walker (Se7en, 8MM, Sleepy Hollow) and David Self (The Haunting, Thirteen Days, Road to Perdition). Universal will be bringing The Wolfman to theaters on February 12th, 2010 early next year.

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TRAILER: The Wrestler (Grindhouse Style)

Thanks to /Film for the heads up about this fantastic fan made, Grindhouse style take on The Wrestler. Enjoy!



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TRAILER: True Legend...

So, I am one to watch a bit of Kung Fu if I get a chance.

However, that chance doesn't come very often.

That said, when one comes around, I am also very timid in my anticipation, because for every good kung fu flick we get, we get a crappy one. That really isn't the problem with True Legend however. Coming out of China, Su Qi-Er aka True Legend is a new epic from Yuen Woo-Ping, who choreographed the Matrix triliogy as well as Kill Bill. It stars Man Cheuk Chi and Jay Chou who will be Kato in the upcoming Green Hornet film, and is about a man who loses everything, only to become a "true legend". Some of the fight scenes look a bit less than stellar, particularly from a Chinese film maker (just a few too many close ups for my liking), but there are so many single shots in this trailer that have peaked my interest. Not something I'm going to strongly anticipate, but it IS a Focus Feature, so I will definitely hunt this one down when it finally get released.



Su Qi-Er (Man Cheuk Chiu) is a wealthy man living during the Qing Dynasty who loses his fortune and reputation as a result of a conspiracy against him. After being forced out onto the streets, Su dedicates his life to martial arts and reemerges as a patriotic hero known as the "King of Beggars." Sounds pretty good?

True Legend is directed by Chinese filmmaker and legendary martial arts choreographer Yuen Woo-Ping, who has directed numerous films including Iron Monkey, Fist of the Red Dragon, and The Red Wolf. The screenplay was written by To Chi-Long, of Blood Brothers, Jet Li's Fearless, and Murderer previously. This does not have a US release date yet, although it was produced by Focus Features, so stay tuned for updates!

VIA FIRSTSHOWING

Go see something good!