Trailers

‘Inception’ Is Christopher Nolan’s Latest Visit to the Dark Side – Trailer

May 10, 2010
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Christopher Nolan’s (“The Dark Knight,” “Insomnia,” “Memento”) latest visit to the dark side is “Inception,” a sci-fi thriller that must have had the CGI gurus salivating when they first read the script.  The basic premise involves corporate espionage, with a predictable sci-fi twist.  A crack corporate thief Don Cobb (Leonardo DiCapri) steals secrets, but not [...]

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George Clooney Stars in ‘The American’ – Trailer

May 9, 2010
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The plot of this film is familiar.  A professional assassin hits a psychological roadblock, and decides he wants out of the game.  He informs his handlers that his next job will be his last.  Unfortunately, it looks as though his change in attitude might put him in harm’s way. I’ve seen several films that have [...]

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The Twilight Saga: Eclipse – Trailer

May 3, 2010
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To be honest, vampires haven’t been on my radar screen since Francis Coppola released his version of “Dracula” in 1992.  And frankly, once you’ve seen Gary Oldman as the evil count from Transylvania, any other portrayal of genus sanguinis imbibitor (drinker of blood) seems mawkish and ham-fisted. Vampire tales in literature can be traced back [...]

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MacGruber – Trailer

May 2, 2010
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Since the inception of Saturday Night Live, some 35 years ago, young comics have used the show as a platform to launch feature film careers.  Chevy Chase was the first to decamp for Hollywood, in 1976, after only a single season on the show.  Others soon followed, including Bill Murray, Eddie Murphy, Dana Carvey, Mike [...]

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The Law – Trailer

April 30, 2010
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This rediscovered classic, written and directed by Jules Dassin (“Night and the City,” “Rififi,” “Topkapi”), was originally released in the U.S. in 1960.  It boasts a compelling ensemble cast, including Gina Lollobrigida, Marcello Mastroianni, Yves Montand, Melina Mercouri  and Pierre Brasseur.  I find it hard to believe I’ve never seen this before.  It’s rarely listed [...]

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Get Low – Trailer

April 29, 2010
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This quirky indie prod features an ensemble cast including Robert Duvall, Bill Murray, Sissy Spacek, Lucas Black, Gerald McRaney, Bill Cobbs and Lori Beth Edgemon.  It was directed by Aaron Schneider and produced by Dean Zanuck. The film was based on a true story, and provides Duvall with yet another opportunity to shine as an [...]

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Splice – Trailer

April 26, 2010
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Whenever you hear a film actor utter the words, “We’ve changed the rules…we’ve crossed the line…,” you know you’re in for an evening’s worth of good, clean entertainment. This new film starring Adrian Brody (“The Pianist”) and Sarah Polley (“The Sweet Hereafter”), and directed by Vincenzo Natali (“Cypher”), is an update of an idea that’s [...]

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You Don’t Know Jack – Trailer

April 23, 2010
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This new biopic from HBO, starring Al Pacino as the infamous Jack “Dr. Death” Kervorkian, was directed by Barry Levinson (Diner, Rain Man, Wag the Dog), written by Adam Mazer, and co-stars, Susan Sarandon, Danny Huston, Brenda Vaccaro and John Goodman. The film follows Kervorkian’s crusade to offer assisted suicide to the terminally ill as [...]

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The Other Guys – Trailer

April 22, 2010
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This cop-buddy pic stars Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg as a couple of supercop wannabes.   The film co-stars Samuel L. Jackson and Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson as real-deal supercops whom the Ferrell-Wahlberg team idolize, Michael Keaton as their precinct captain and Eva Mendes as Ferrell’s wife.  It was directed by Adam McKay. The trailer emphasizes [...]

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I Am Love – Trailer

April 11, 2010
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PRODUCTION TEAM: Directed by LUCA GUADAGNINO Screenplay BARBARA ALBERTI • IVAN COTRONEO • WALTER FASANO • LUCA GUADAGNINO Based on a story by LUCA GUADAGNINO Casting FRANCESCO VEDOVATI • JORGELINA DEPETRIS Production Design FRANCESCA DI MOTTOLA Costumes ANTONELLA CANNAROZZI Tailored wardrobe by JIL SANDER • FENDI Cinematography YORICK LE SAUX Editing WALTER FASANO Music JOHN [...]

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