I have a feeling that a lot of people are going to peg Silent House as the latest horror film to engage in gimmickry through its apparent adoption of the found footage conceit, and they’ll be completely incorrect to do so. In the first place, it’s not a found footage film whatsoever. Marketing for the picture seems geared toward presenting it as another entry in that engorged horror sub-genre, and maybe the very presence of Chris Kentis and Laura Lau– the duo behind 2003’s effectively nerve-wracking Open Water— hints at a shared ancestry with the likes of Paranormal Activity. But Silent House is closer to movies like The Strangers, and certain contemporary French gore fests, and while…
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"The CineMagic 8-Ball" – In Theaters 3/9/12
When so many movies are released each weekend and trailers often seem better than the movie itself, what should one do? In this precarious situation, we consult the The CineMagic 8-Ball (TM) to help us see through the nebulous marketing haze. Doing so just might save us all a disheartening trip to the cinema and spare us unnecessarily springing for $7 popcorn. See what the 8-Ball says about this week’s releases… ——————————————————————————————————————————————- JOHN CARTER Transplanted to Mars, a Civil War vet discovers a lush planet inhabited by 12-foot tall barbarians. Finding himself a prisoner of these creatures, he escapes, only to encounter a princess who is in desperate need of a savior. Over 100 years in the…
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Ohhh, Look…First Shot of Disney's 'Lone Ranger'
Today we get our first glimpse at Gore Verbinski’s Lone Ranger starring Armie Hammer as the titular hero and Johnny Depp as Tonto. After so many production delays/budget problems it looks like the Lone Ranger will finally get to ride. Hi Ho Silver! Have a look at the first shot of Hammer and Depp from Jerry Bruckheimer’s Twitter account. Since this has stopped and started so many times you might have forgotten what this is all about. If so, here’s the official synopsis: The Lone Ranger is a thrilling adventure infused with action and humor, in which the famed masked hero is brought to life through new eyes. Native American spirit warrior Tonto (Johnny…
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Sweet (Extended Red Band) Trailer…'21 Jump Street'
Next week we’ll see the big screen adaptation of 21 Jump Street. Sorry Johnny Depp fans, save for the name, it shares next to nothing in common with the 80’s TV show. We’ve seen a slew of trailers and TV spots but this extended Red Band trailer (thanks MTV) just might put them all to shame. There’s also some new footage that is really funny albeit NSFW. Doesn’t tread a lot of new ground as far as buddy cop/odd couple films go but it looks insane and personally, against my better judgement, I can’t wait. For those interested have a look… Get More: Movie Trailers, Movies Blog Directed by Phil Lord and…
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Ohhh, Look…Behind-the-Scenes Set Shots – Aardman Animation’s 'The Pirates! Band of Misfits'
Aardman Animation is known for their stunning and lavish animation style. In their upcoming feature The Pirates! Band of Misfits they look to reset the bar they’ve been raising for nearly 40 years with the eye-popping and gorgeous animation that has become their trademark. But while that claymation may look simple, creating living breathing characters it is anything but. Below are a slew of photos showing the behind the scenes efforts to make the film as well as a great featurette (thanks to Collider for the heads up). Enjoy!! Aardman co-founder Peter Lord directs this delightful adaptation based on The Pirates! book series by Gideon Defoe. Much in the spirit of Wallace and Grommit and Chicken Run this looks like a clever, charming and hysterical return…
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Sweet Trailer…'Men In Black 3' – UPDATED
For those of you who weren’t digging the teaser or the posters for MIIIB feast your eyes on the official first trailer. It’s pretty retro and based mostly in the 60’s which means the Smith/Jones chemistry we were hoping for is going to be minimal. Still Brolin does a pretty good job at channeling Jones so I think we’re all in for a treat. Enjoy! Now I may be alone in thinking this but that was the most promising thing we’ve seen yet. The scale looks bigger and I hope they deliver us a villain that is a little more menacing and threatening than MIB 1 and 2. Plus we…
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“What’s New on Blu?” – Week of 03/05/12
Whether you rent or buy movies, Blu-ray offers the ultimate in sight and sound. Streaming is convenient, but if you plan on watching the movie more than once, you need Blu. Our mission is to make it easy for you to find out What’s New on Blu? each week. Check out what’s hitting the shelves this week… ———————————————————————————————————————————— Footloose is another modern day reboot of a classic, originally starring Kevin Bacon, released in 1984. This 2011 version takes a slightly different spin on the original film. In this version, Ren MacCormack moves to a small town where rock ‘n’ roll and dancing have been banned. Ren, having moved from the big…
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Ohhh, Look…New 'Men In Black 3' Poster
I’m not sure what to call the third Men In Black. Is it MIB3, MIIIB, Men In Black 3 (cubed)? Well whatever it’s called, the name is really inconsequential as it’s not what’s going to have to make up for the let down that was MIB2. Personally I’m still reeling from that and I bet I’m probably not the only one. One thing the world could have done without was seeing such popular characters phone in what was essentially a cash grab. So after a decade without the first last only line of defense against the worst scum of the universe, Agents J and K are back for a third outing. In December we…
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G-S-T Review…The Lorax
You would expect a film called The Lorax to feature a healthy amount of the eponymous creature. The lack thereof in the latest animated feature to take on the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss ended up as my biggest complaint. Having no recollection of ever reading The Lorax, I’m not sure if the fault lies mainly with the source material or the filmmakers but creative liberties are a given considering the book is a mere 45 pages and mostly filled with pictures and small blurbs of text. Yet within this 94 minute romp is a gorgeous setting with a quality voice cast but an ultimately disappointing story. The main quibble…
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“The CineMagic 8-Ball” – In Theaters 3/2/12
When so many movies are released each weekend and trailers often seem better than the movie itself, what should one do? In this precarious situation, we consult the The CineMagic 8-Ball (TM) to help us see through the nebulous marketing haze. Doing so just might save us all a disheartening trip to the cinema and spare us unnecessarily springing for $7 popcorn. See what the 8-Ball says about this week’s releases… ——————————————————————————————————————————————- THE LORAX Look up in the trees, it’s a bird, its a crane, no it’s The Lorax…and he’s here to tell you to get off his lawn…or save the environment. Danny DeVito voices Dr. Seuss’ lovably diminutive and cranky tree hugger in this…