the title of this blog not only is an actual fortune i've received from a cookie, but relates to a common thread in movie titles. five movies (or more) are going to be released involving this ordinary numeral.
http://www.apple.com/trailers/independent/999/
first up, $9.99. although i adore stop-motion animation, i feel it is quite unnecessary for this film. however, it may be the only interesting thing about it. this movie is just reiterating the several movie cliches of finding your place, and doesn't seem to have any appealing bits besides being animated. based on the trailer, i will probably not ever see this movie.
http://www.apple.com/trailers/sony_pictures/district9/
district nine is shot documentary-style about an envasion of what they call 'non-humans.' some of it reminds me of starship troopers or hitchhicker's guide, except this is taking place in the present. check out D-9.com or www.multinationalunited.com - these sites are so real-looking that they almost fooled me if it had not been for the sony pictures copywrite at the bottom. with the cool/freaky websites and peter jackson's name slapped on, this movie definitely creates enough interest to go see.
http://www.apple.com/trailers/weinstein/nine/
entertainment weekly described this trailer as chicago+moulin rouge divided by the olive garden.
i would have to agree. unfortunately, besides being flashy and being jam packed with big names, this trailer fails to bring interest to the film. until a new trailer comes out, the only thing that draws me to nine right now is the possiblility of daniel day lewis sing. other than that, i could go without.
http://www.apple.com/trailers/focus_features/9/
appropriately being released on september 9th of this year, 9 takes the cake for my 'nine' list. jam-packed with action, scary mechanical beings, and friggen elijah wood, this film is a must. i plan to have my mind and socks blown away. i am so pumped. just watch the trailer and you will be too.
http://www.apple.com/trailers/newmarket/thenines/
and to top it all off, the 5th 'nine' movie involves the number 9 haunting ryan reynolds in some sort of freaky, sim world. i have been anticipating the rumored film based off of my favorite computer game, and i really hope this is not that film. the only reason i am afraid that this could be a sims adaptation is the quick shot of several people with multi-coulored diamonds above their heads and then zoom out to people viewing them on a computer monitor. hopefully this is a coincidence, because this movie does not capture the wonderful world of sims at all. putting sims aside, the nines could be a pretty good film. psychological thrillers like this always interest me, because who doesn't like a good jedi mind-fuck, right? this will be one of those movies that you'll have to discuss for about 2 hours after just to figure out what the hell was going on. 1st time director john august has written some very interesting things, not to mention some of my favorite films, so the nines should be quite interesting.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Thursday, May 7, 2009
kids in shorts
http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/shorts/
disclaimer: i don't have anything to say about the actual content of this trailer, i just had to post it because it contains a bunch of look-alike child actors.
in the beginning of the trailer, i thought the movie was going to be one of those where these two people knew eachother when they were little, but they're seperated by an unusual event, then they grow up, and then the fall in love or something....
i could have read the synopsis to find out this will not be one of "those" movies, but i like to be suprised
anyway, my reasoning behind all that was because the little girl looks just like christina ricci did when she was younger, and then the boy looks like he could be justin long.
if that wasn't enough, at the end the kid who has the telephone in his head looks just like the kid from jumanji (the one who gets turned into a monkey). i acutally thought for a moment it was that kid, until i realized he should be older than me right now.
so, movie execs if you're reading, if there WERE to be a movie that needs child actors who grow up later in the film, and you happen to cast justin long and christina ricci, get the kids from shorts to play the younger versions. totally.
anyway, if i was 10...i probably would still not see shorts.
disclaimer: i don't have anything to say about the actual content of this trailer, i just had to post it because it contains a bunch of look-alike child actors.
in the beginning of the trailer, i thought the movie was going to be one of those where these two people knew eachother when they were little, but they're seperated by an unusual event, then they grow up, and then the fall in love or something....
i could have read the synopsis to find out this will not be one of "those" movies, but i like to be suprised
anyway, my reasoning behind all that was because the little girl looks just like christina ricci did when she was younger, and then the boy looks like he could be justin long.
if that wasn't enough, at the end the kid who has the telephone in his head looks just like the kid from jumanji (the one who gets turned into a monkey). i acutally thought for a moment it was that kid, until i realized he should be older than me right now.
so, movie execs if you're reading, if there WERE to be a movie that needs child actors who grow up later in the film, and you happen to cast justin long and christina ricci, get the kids from shorts to play the younger versions. totally.
anyway, if i was 10...i probably would still not see shorts.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
foodstuffs
today's theme: FOOD
no further explanation needed.
http://www.apple.com/trailers/magnolia/foodinc/
last year, i accidentally bought the omnivore's dilemma at the university bookstore. after realizing it was for a different class that i wasn't enrolled, i did not return the book, instead i read it. hands-down the best mistake i have ever made. the movie food, inc, seems to be a sort-of adaptation of that book (considering author michael pollan makes an appearance). this movie will discuss the problems with the industrial food production system and the expanding monoculture in the world. considering the economic crisi, it is difficult to buy ethically-produced vs cheaply-produced, but hopefully through this movie (and books, don't forget about books...i beg of you, read, read, read) people will begin to understand the true costs of a 99 cent burger. i will most definitely see this movie, and i will continue to change my lifestyle to bring its message to life.
http://www.apple.com/trailers/miramax/extract/
changing gears, the trailer for extract reeks of predictability. jason bateman is a middle-aged guy working at some boring factory, and his wife has stopped putting out. OH NOES! BUT THEN, a hot, younger girl gets a temp job at said boring factory. hmmmm, i wonder what will happen? putting the mid-life crisis plot aside, the one thing that intrigues me about this trailer is ben affleck as the hippie bartender/best friend. my friend benny hasn't been making the hits lately, but i know there is a comedic gold mine inside. he will either be the best or wost thing about this movie. mila kunis has been labeled as one to watch as she transitions from the small to big screen (formerly known as kelso's girl in that 70s show), but going by the trailer, her role isn't much bigger than being eye-candy. this is probably a movie i will rent, not see in theatres.
no further explanation needed.
http://www.apple.com/trailers/magnolia/foodinc/
last year, i accidentally bought the omnivore's dilemma at the university bookstore. after realizing it was for a different class that i wasn't enrolled, i did not return the book, instead i read it. hands-down the best mistake i have ever made. the movie food, inc, seems to be a sort-of adaptation of that book (considering author michael pollan makes an appearance). this movie will discuss the problems with the industrial food production system and the expanding monoculture in the world. considering the economic crisi, it is difficult to buy ethically-produced vs cheaply-produced, but hopefully through this movie (and books, don't forget about books...i beg of you, read, read, read) people will begin to understand the true costs of a 99 cent burger. i will most definitely see this movie, and i will continue to change my lifestyle to bring its message to life.
http://www.apple.com/trailers/miramax/extract/
changing gears, the trailer for extract reeks of predictability. jason bateman is a middle-aged guy working at some boring factory, and his wife has stopped putting out. OH NOES! BUT THEN, a hot, younger girl gets a temp job at said boring factory. hmmmm, i wonder what will happen? putting the mid-life crisis plot aside, the one thing that intrigues me about this trailer is ben affleck as the hippie bartender/best friend. my friend benny hasn't been making the hits lately, but i know there is a comedic gold mine inside. he will either be the best or wost thing about this movie. mila kunis has been labeled as one to watch as she transitions from the small to big screen (formerly known as kelso's girl in that 70s show), but going by the trailer, her role isn't much bigger than being eye-candy. this is probably a movie i will rent, not see in theatres.
Monday, April 20, 2009
HARRY POTTER
FYI- i am a harry potter fanatic. i have been reading the books since they first landed in the US when i was 7 years old. i dress up for book and movie releases. i have hated all the movies because they are missing so much information and they just aren't as good as the books, but i still go to the premieres. the half blood prince wednesday release will be on my birthday this year, and i squealed when i read this information in entertainment weekly this past issue.
http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/harrypotterandthehalfbloodprince/
so far trailer 4A is my favorite trailer for the HBP. it is my least favorite book, so i have a feeling i will actually like the movie. with the voice-over speaking of troubled times, i am starting to think that WB intentionally pushed back the movie release to coincide with our failing economy. i kid, i kid.
the best part about all the trailers is that they promise to not overlook the complexities of the novel. disruptions in the muggle world, check. unbreakable vow, check. katie bell being cursed, check. romolda-vane-love-potion tainted chocolate cauldrons, check.
unfortunately, no matter how well they cover the novel, i will never get over the casting of jim broadbent as professor slughorn. he is distinctly compared to an armchair when harry first meets him, as he had transfigured himself into one. armchair= short, squishy. also, slughorn is described to have a walrus mustache, and i only see a clean-shaven actor.
one of my friend's has told me that i shouldn't constantly be comparing the movie to the book, and i should just appreciate the film. the problem is, how an actor looks gives so much insight into the character with one glance; things that take paragraphs in description in the novel are summed up in one shot.
in short- i love HP, i am super excited for the release on my b-day, i like it when movie-adaptations do not take liberties, and I WANT SLUGHORN TO LOOK LIKE A WALRUS-ARMCHAIR >:3
http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/harrypotterandthehalfbloodprince/
so far trailer 4A is my favorite trailer for the HBP. it is my least favorite book, so i have a feeling i will actually like the movie. with the voice-over speaking of troubled times, i am starting to think that WB intentionally pushed back the movie release to coincide with our failing economy. i kid, i kid.
the best part about all the trailers is that they promise to not overlook the complexities of the novel. disruptions in the muggle world, check. unbreakable vow, check. katie bell being cursed, check. romolda-vane-love-potion tainted chocolate cauldrons, check.
unfortunately, no matter how well they cover the novel, i will never get over the casting of jim broadbent as professor slughorn. he is distinctly compared to an armchair when harry first meets him, as he had transfigured himself into one. armchair= short, squishy. also, slughorn is described to have a walrus mustache, and i only see a clean-shaven actor.
one of my friend's has told me that i shouldn't constantly be comparing the movie to the book, and i should just appreciate the film. the problem is, how an actor looks gives so much insight into the character with one glance; things that take paragraphs in description in the novel are summed up in one shot.
in short- i love HP, i am super excited for the release on my b-day, i like it when movie-adaptations do not take liberties, and I WANT SLUGHORN TO LOOK LIKE A WALRUS-ARMCHAIR >:3
Monday, April 13, 2009
spring fever {500 days of summer, cheri, management}
sorry for the delay. i'm pretty sure no one reads this anyway. so the apology goes out to you, my dear movie trailers; i neglected you.
spring is in the air, so it's time for some rom-coms!
http://www.apple.com/trailers/fox_searchlight/500daysofsummer/
an immediate interest point for this trailer is the stance opposite of cookie-cutter romance movies: the boy in this movie is the one with the romantic side, and the girl, on the other hand, doesn't believe in love. this movie promises a uplifting classic romance tale, and i think i saw a wee bit of dancing in the park? yes and yes.
plus i've had a crush on joesph gordon-levitt since i was about 6 when he first appeared on 3rd rock, so i will most definitely be seeing this movie.
http://www.apple.com/trailers/miramax/cheri/
after viewing this trailer, i really have no idea what this movie is about. with the execption being that there will be cool sets, cool costumes, sexy man rupert friend, maybe some romance, and a guy named cheri. i will probably not see this until it is released on dvd just to gawk at rupert friend.
http://www.apple.com/trailers/independent/management/
steve zahn and jennifer aniston seem like a perfect fit for this movie. usually i get creeped out when there is a stalker-type character, even if it is meant to be funny- i don't like it. steve zahn promises that this is not the case in this trailer. i find myself rooting for him, begging jen to leave the rich guy and be with the hotel manager.
spring is in the air, so it's time for some rom-coms!
http://www.apple.com/trailers/fox_searchlight/500daysofsummer/
an immediate interest point for this trailer is the stance opposite of cookie-cutter romance movies: the boy in this movie is the one with the romantic side, and the girl, on the other hand, doesn't believe in love. this movie promises a uplifting classic romance tale, and i think i saw a wee bit of dancing in the park? yes and yes.
plus i've had a crush on joesph gordon-levitt since i was about 6 when he first appeared on 3rd rock, so i will most definitely be seeing this movie.
http://www.apple.com/trailers/miramax/cheri/
after viewing this trailer, i really have no idea what this movie is about. with the execption being that there will be cool sets, cool costumes, sexy man rupert friend, maybe some romance, and a guy named cheri. i will probably not see this until it is released on dvd just to gawk at rupert friend.
http://www.apple.com/trailers/independent/management/
steve zahn and jennifer aniston seem like a perfect fit for this movie. usually i get creeped out when there is a stalker-type character, even if it is meant to be funny- i don't like it. steve zahn promises that this is not the case in this trailer. i find myself rooting for him, begging jen to leave the rich guy and be with the hotel manager.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
upchuck day {up, enlighten up!}
day after st patties, i thought a hangover theme would be appropriate. this is stretching it, but i figured, puking=upchuck=two films that have the word up in them.
http://www.apple.com/trailers/independent/enlightenup/
this is a documentary trying to prove that anyone can be transformed via the power of yoga. the beginning of the trailer sort of makes a joke of it, and i don't feel as though this movie wants to be taken seriously. the second half, of course, takes the serious turn showing that the film has 'depth.' going by the trailer, i am not impressed. it seems to be a standard commercial trying to gain as much interest as possible. the movie clip, however, gives a much better feel for what the movie really is about: the philosophy of life, and how yoga is applied to one's outlook. the clip makes up for the run-of-the-mill trailer, and gives you a better idea what this movie is about.
http://www.apple.com/trailers/disney/up/trailer_large.html
why does it seem as though pixar is the only animation studio that continues to create new and interesting stories? i'll admit, i have a soft spot for pixar {although i haven't seen cars or wall-E yet} so i may be a bit biased. but not only do they have the idea of this man lifting his whole house away, but from this new trailer, it seems as though they are also floating into another world. i am much more interested in this film after seeing this trailer in comparison to some of the teasers. i'm already predicting the typical 'odd couple' type for the two main characters. you all know how it goes: two opposite people find themselves in the same situation, so they loath eachother and complain about how they are in said situation. over the course of the film they go through a trasition of becoming friends or lovers, with a possible falling out right before the climax, and then they live happily ever after. these types are SOOOO predictable and SOOO typical it usualy kills a film, but there are some exceptions. how to lose a guy in 10 days and toy story are two i can think of right now {they are also the two films on the shelf closest to me}.
one problem i have with this movie, and this is just more just a generality, but what is up with this 3-D trend? it isn't a new technology, so why has it suddenly infiltrated film, mainly animation? i find it to be distracting, and it seems to be a last resort marketing technique. this movie is in 3D!!! so it must be amazing, and you won't notice the flat plotline and terrible acting! *cough*mybloddyvalentine*cough*
i would much rather see 'up' NOT released as 3D. it should be strong enough that it can make the sales without having to resort to this gimick. the children who are seeing all these new cartoons in 3D won't remember how that explosion looked awfuly close to their face, they're going to remember the substance {that is, if substance still exists in films relying on 3-D...}.
http://www.apple.com/trailers/independent/enlightenup/
this is a documentary trying to prove that anyone can be transformed via the power of yoga. the beginning of the trailer sort of makes a joke of it, and i don't feel as though this movie wants to be taken seriously. the second half, of course, takes the serious turn showing that the film has 'depth.' going by the trailer, i am not impressed. it seems to be a standard commercial trying to gain as much interest as possible. the movie clip, however, gives a much better feel for what the movie really is about: the philosophy of life, and how yoga is applied to one's outlook. the clip makes up for the run-of-the-mill trailer, and gives you a better idea what this movie is about.
http://www.apple.com/trailers/disney/up/trailer_large.html
why does it seem as though pixar is the only animation studio that continues to create new and interesting stories? i'll admit, i have a soft spot for pixar {although i haven't seen cars or wall-E yet} so i may be a bit biased. but not only do they have the idea of this man lifting his whole house away, but from this new trailer, it seems as though they are also floating into another world. i am much more interested in this film after seeing this trailer in comparison to some of the teasers. i'm already predicting the typical 'odd couple' type for the two main characters. you all know how it goes: two opposite people find themselves in the same situation, so they loath eachother and complain about how they are in said situation. over the course of the film they go through a trasition of becoming friends or lovers, with a possible falling out right before the climax, and then they live happily ever after. these types are SOOOO predictable and SOOO typical it usualy kills a film, but there are some exceptions. how to lose a guy in 10 days and toy story are two i can think of right now {they are also the two films on the shelf closest to me}.
one problem i have with this movie, and this is just more just a generality, but what is up with this 3-D trend? it isn't a new technology, so why has it suddenly infiltrated film, mainly animation? i find it to be distracting, and it seems to be a last resort marketing technique. this movie is in 3D!!! so it must be amazing, and you won't notice the flat plotline and terrible acting! *cough*mybloddyvalentine*cough*
i would much rather see 'up' NOT released as 3D. it should be strong enough that it can make the sales without having to resort to this gimick. the children who are seeing all these new cartoons in 3D won't remember how that explosion looked awfuly close to their face, they're going to remember the substance {that is, if substance still exists in films relying on 3-D...}.
Monday, March 16, 2009
PAUL DANO DAY!!! {gigantic, explixit ills}
http://www.apple.com/trailers/independent/gigantic/
this will probably be a movie that i will rent sometime in the future {mainly because films like this never come to our local theatre}. the trailer is obvious: a relationship sprouts between paul dano and zooey daschnel- but at the same time, a bit mysterious: dano, a young, single, straight guy, is adopting a baby? what the hell? ...why? i am compelled to see this movie basically to see the wonderful john goodman for the first time in years {animation, shopaholic, and speedracer don't count}, and to figure out this baby mystery.
http://www.apple.com/trailers/independent/explicitills/
odds of me seeing this movie are very slim based off of this trailer. i am tired of the inspiring-true story-rise-up-from-poverty genre. i do like the idea of the entire neighborhood standing together and protesting, but nothing about the trailer really made me want to see this movie.
i'm sorry paul dano, it doesn't look like this is your year to shine. you still are an excellent actor, and by now everyone has forgotten about the girl next door.
this will probably be a movie that i will rent sometime in the future {mainly because films like this never come to our local theatre}. the trailer is obvious: a relationship sprouts between paul dano and zooey daschnel- but at the same time, a bit mysterious: dano, a young, single, straight guy, is adopting a baby? what the hell? ...why? i am compelled to see this movie basically to see the wonderful john goodman for the first time in years {animation, shopaholic, and speedracer don't count}, and to figure out this baby mystery.
http://www.apple.com/trailers/independent/explicitills/
odds of me seeing this movie are very slim based off of this trailer. i am tired of the inspiring-true story-rise-up-from-poverty genre. i do like the idea of the entire neighborhood standing together and protesting, but nothing about the trailer really made me want to see this movie.
i'm sorry paul dano, it doesn't look like this is your year to shine. you still are an excellent actor, and by now everyone has forgotten about the girl next door.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
public enemies and the velveteen rabbit
http://www.apple.com/trailers/universal/publicenemies/large.html
this is what spurred this whole blog expedition. i am beyond excited for this movie, especially because they filmed for two weeks in my hometown last spring. i got to watch them film in spots where i hung out in middle school, and in the building where my mom used to do jazzercise. i got to touch johnny depp in the parking lot of our public library.
in the same building where we had "pottermania" six months previous and where i was handed my 7th harry potter book, they transformed it into the bank it was 70 years earlier and had the boys come in with tommyguns. it blows my mind.
anyway, getting past the parts in the trailer where i jump and say, 'OOOH! THAT WAS THE NATIONAL BUILDING!!! AH THAT'S THE EXCLUSIVE COMPANY!' this movie looks damn good. i am fascinated with the story of john dillinger and the crime spree of the 30s, and cannot wait to see this adaptation. the trailer promises action, romance, and rich american history.michael mann will not dissappoint.
http://www.apple.com/trailers/independent/thevelveteenrabbit/
on a completly opposite note, this trailer was totally disappointing. i remember the story of the velveteen rabbit very well; i'm pretty sure i would cry when it was read to me. They boy is pretty spoiled, and he only starts to play with the rabbit because he lost a different toy. the boy then gets very sick, and the rabbit is his only friend. the doctors and his nanny want to burn the rabbit because it has his germs all over it, but instead they ditch all his toys outside. while oustide, a fairy turns the rabbit into a real rabbit because he was loved at one point.
this movie trailer doesn't seem to have any of those aspects of the story. sure, there's a toy rabbit, and a boy who plays and loves it, but that seems to be the end of it. i remember from the book that his nanny was pretty evil, and in the movie she's all lovey and turns animated and dances on a hill with them. this is NOT how the story is: there is NO loving family, just evil grown-ups who want to burn your toys. the main character is supposed to be the rabbit, and it's supposed to be about his transformation and about love. the movie seems to be more focused on the boy. i will not be seeing this movie, not just because the target audience is children, but because it seems to be a mangled, poor version of a beloved, classic tale.
that's it for today. more trailer reviews to come later.
this is what spurred this whole blog expedition. i am beyond excited for this movie, especially because they filmed for two weeks in my hometown last spring. i got to watch them film in spots where i hung out in middle school, and in the building where my mom used to do jazzercise. i got to touch johnny depp in the parking lot of our public library.
in the same building where we had "pottermania" six months previous and where i was handed my 7th harry potter book, they transformed it into the bank it was 70 years earlier and had the boys come in with tommyguns. it blows my mind.
anyway, getting past the parts in the trailer where i jump and say, 'OOOH! THAT WAS THE NATIONAL BUILDING!!! AH THAT'S THE EXCLUSIVE COMPANY!' this movie looks damn good. i am fascinated with the story of john dillinger and the crime spree of the 30s, and cannot wait to see this adaptation. the trailer promises action, romance, and rich american history.michael mann will not dissappoint.
http://www.apple.com/trailers/independent/thevelveteenrabbit/
on a completly opposite note, this trailer was totally disappointing. i remember the story of the velveteen rabbit very well; i'm pretty sure i would cry when it was read to me. They boy is pretty spoiled, and he only starts to play with the rabbit because he lost a different toy. the boy then gets very sick, and the rabbit is his only friend. the doctors and his nanny want to burn the rabbit because it has his germs all over it, but instead they ditch all his toys outside. while oustide, a fairy turns the rabbit into a real rabbit because he was loved at one point.
this movie trailer doesn't seem to have any of those aspects of the story. sure, there's a toy rabbit, and a boy who plays and loves it, but that seems to be the end of it. i remember from the book that his nanny was pretty evil, and in the movie she's all lovey and turns animated and dances on a hill with them. this is NOT how the story is: there is NO loving family, just evil grown-ups who want to burn your toys. the main character is supposed to be the rabbit, and it's supposed to be about his transformation and about love. the movie seems to be more focused on the boy. i will not be seeing this movie, not just because the target audience is children, but because it seems to be a mangled, poor version of a beloved, classic tale.
that's it for today. more trailer reviews to come later.
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