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Trailer Trash: The Extraordinary Adventures of Adele Blanc-Sec

Chick 1 says:adeleblancsec

Honestly, I haven’t seen that many Luc Besson films, but I love his quirky storytelling.  The Fifth Element is one of my favorites.  He’s got a new one coming out and it looks awesome!  I can’t find a release date for the US yet but it’s already been released in some parts of Europe.  I originally saw this without the subtitles & I still thought it looked cool.  I must warn you there is some brief nudity.  It is French afterall.  But come on!  A Victorian adventure with a kick ass heroine! Read more

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Trailer Trash: Waking Sleeping Beauty

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This trailer is making the movie blog rounds & and the documentary itself is making the festival rounds & getting positive reviews.  The movie covers the revival of Disney animation in the 80s & early 90s and features such young up & comers like Tim Burton & John Lassiter.  It looks fascinating but I have no idea when this will be coming to a theater near me.  You can watch the trailer by clicking here— Read more

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Trailer Trash: The Toys Are Back in Town

Chick 1 says:toystory

I loved both the Toy Story movies.  When someone wants an example of a sequel that was better than the original, I point them to Toy Story 2.  (Most cinephiles would say The Godfather 2 but I don’t like gangster movies.)  But when I heard they were making a Toy Story 3, I was a little concerned.  The fact that Tom Hanks & the rest of the cast were returning did relieve my fears a bit.  Although he has made some minor missteps, Hanks has earned my trust.  Our first look at this movie is out & I have to say, it made me laugh & it feels like the magic is back.  I may have to put this on my I Can’t Wait list.

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I Can’t Wait: Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang

Chick 1 says:nannympheebigbang2

Loved, loved, loved Nanny McPhee!  The perfect blend of whimsy, humor, naughty children, and romance.    Emma Thompson adapted the screenplay from a children’s book and also starred. 

She returns as producer, writer, and star for Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang.  The sequel also stars Maggie Gyllenhaal, Maggie Smith (2 good Maggies), Ralph Fiennes, and Rhys Ifans.  Great cast but I can’t decide from the trailer how this one is shaping up.  Of course, I wasn’t sure about the the first one and it’s one of my favorites.

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Trailer Trash: Heath Ledger’s Last Performance

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You probably already know that when Heath Ledger died tragically two years ago, he was in the middle of filming the Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus.  The creative team behind the film, led by director Terry Gilliam, came up with what I think was an inspired solution to losing their star.  Apparently, the story involved Ledger’s character going through a mirror (a la Alice) three times.  When Ledger died, he had completed filming almost all the scenes on one side of the mirror.  Read more

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I Can’t Wait: Robin Hood Trailer

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Finally!  A trailer for Robin Hood, starring Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett and directed by Ridley Scott.  Of course it looks well done.  Love the extreme close of the arrow leaving the bow.  I trust all the names involved but this still looks like lots of other epics out there.  Maybe I’m waiting for the soul of the movie to capture me.

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Trailer Trash: A Slew of New Ones

Chick 1 says:knight-and-day

First peeks at several new films I’ve been curious about.  My reactions range from “meh” to “it might not be that bad”.

The Karate Kid: My feelings on this upcoming remake have been suspicious, especially the casting of Jackie Chan & Jaden Smith in the leads.  I have to admit this trailer had a nice energy but I’m still not convinced it has the heart the original one had.  Maybe I just still have a soft spot for Ralph Macchio. Read more

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I Can’t Wait!: Alice in Wonderland Trailer

Chick 1 says:madhatter

Finally, our first moving look at Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland.  I’m still excited about this project but I’m a little underwhelmed by the trailer.  Obviously a teaser, we see most of the major players and some fun special effects but nothing to really sink your teeth into.  (And no Alan Rickman, sadness!)  I want more. I guess that’s what a teaser’s supposed to do.  Enjoy.

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