I want to start a new type of blog post wherein I look at what films are coming out each week to see if there’s anything worth watching. I used to do something like this with an old blog I wrote for. I would post the trailers to movies coming out that week, although I wouldn’t really make any kind of comment on them. With these posts I would like to give at least some kind of initial thoughts and present a diagnosis for your consideration. Of course, the tone probably won’t be very serious. Enjoy. Oh, and you can click on the title of the movie to go to the trailer.
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Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010) Director: Oliver Stone Writer: Allan Loeb Cast: Michael Douglas, Shia LaBeouf Didn’t see the first film, and frankly have no interest in seeing the sequel. Sally Sparrow is in this, but I can just get my fix of her in other, more interesting films. Diagnosis: Pass. |
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You Again Director: Andy Fickman Writer: Moe Jelline Cast: Kristen Bell, Jamie Lee Curtis Betty White is awesome, and on her merit alone I would probably rent this. Otherwise, meh. Diagnosis: Netflix Instant Play…if I’m really bored some Thursday night. |
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Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole Director: Zack Snyder Writer: John Collee, John Orloff, Kathryn Lasky Cast: Kristen Bell, Jamie Lee Curtis Soren, a young barn owl, is kidnapped by owls of…something. I bet this would look UH-MAZING in 3D. Diagnosis: Hahaha |
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Buried (Limited Release) Director: Rodrigo Cortés Writer: Chris Sparling Cast: Ryan Reynolds The trailer obviously can’t show a whole lot, but just the premise alone has me jonesing to see this film. Although, I can guarantee you right now I’ll be squirming uncomfortably throughout the duration of the film. Much dislike on the being in small, confined spaces. Diagnosis: Must See. |
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You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger Director: Woody Allen Writer: Woody Allen Cast: Antonio Banderas, Anthony Hopkins Admittedly, I’ve seen nothing from Woody Allen. There, you can revoke my film cred. Happy? I see a trailer for any new Woody Allen film and pretty much think, “I should probably go watch Annie Hall now, huh?” Diagnosis: Let me know if this one is any good. |
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Howl Director: Jeffrey Friedman, Rob Epstein Writer: Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman Cast: James Franco, John Hamm Clearly, I’ve been paying attention to film news because I didn’t really know this was a film. FAIL. I’m always onboard for any role James Franco plays that’s not Harry Osbourne. Diagnosis: Want to see |
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Waiting for Superman Director: Davis Guggenheim Writer: Cast: It’s a documentary about our education system. Calamity, as they say, will ensue. Diagnosis: If it’s not “inconvenient” to see.. |
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Enter the Void (Soudain le vide) (Limited Release) Director: Gaspar Noe Writer: Gaspar Noe Cast: Nathaniel Brown, Paz de la Huerta Saw the trailer. Diagnosis: Sign me up! |
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Like Dandelion Dust Director: Jon Gunn Writer: Stephen J. Rivele, Michael Lachance Cast: Mira Sorvino, Barry Pepper Can’t really say I’ve heard of this one, nor can I say I’m entirely interested after reading the synopsis. Diagnosis: Hmm.. |
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A Mother’s Courage: Talking Back To Autism (Sólskinsdrengurinn) (Limited Release) Director: Fridrik Thor Fridriksson Writer: Cast: Based off of the trailer, I would probably see this. Diagnosis: If I’ve got the time. |
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Friction Director: Cullen Hoback Writer: Cast: First of all, the trailer has Menomena playing throughout. Second of all, the concept seems kind of neat and it looks as though the results are just as interesting. But that could just be the strength of the trailer that’s grabbing me. Diagnosis: That kid touched her bottom. |
