Month: April 2014
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Film Preview: Venus in Fur (2014)
Poster Additional posters can be found below. Trailer Link Release Date: June 20, 2014 Synopsis: From IMDb: “An actress attempts to convince a director how she’s perfect for a role in his upcoming production” Poster: B- (2) / B Review: The symbolism of the French poster was so enticing to the producers that they turned…
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Oscar Preview: Weekend of Apr. 4-6, 2014
We had two films release this past weekend with the potential for Oscar nominations. Captain America: The Winter Soldier When is a film franchise not an Oscar contender? When it doesn’t star Robert Downey Jr. That may change this year when the sole Avengers-associated superhero movie makes a play for several Oscar nominations. It’s rather…
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The Morning After: Apr. 7, 2014
Welcome to The Morning After, where I share with you what movies I’ve seen over the past week. Below, you will find short reviews of those movies along with a star rating. Full length reviews may come at a later date. So, here is what I watched this past week: Captain America: The Winter Soldier…
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This Day in Oscar History: April 7 (2014)
Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born Died Released Ceremonies
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Poll: Best of April 2013, Wide
Return Links Poll Archives What’s the Best of April 2013, Wide? Cinema Sight Asks: Which April 2013 wide release is best? Public OpinionPoll Results
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The Inbox (Mar. 29-Apr. 4, 2014)
Every week, I get several press releases, screening invitations and other notifications from a handful of studio contacts. While I won’t be sharing any information regarding my screening invites, some of the press releases might be of interest to my readers, so I thought I’d start sharing them in toto with all of you. These…
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Gallery: Transcendence (2014)
Below is a gallery for the upcoming film Transcendence.
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Gallery: Oculus (2014)
Below is a gallery for the upcoming film Oculus.
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Gallery: Brick Mansions (2014)
Below is a gallery for the upcoming film Brick Mansions.
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Weekend Preview: Apr. 11-13, 2014
Below are eight previews for films opening next weekend.
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Film Preview: Joe (2014)
Poster Trailer Link Release Date: April 11, 2014 Synopsis: From IMDb: “An ex-con, who is the unlikeliest of role models, meets a 15-year-old boy and is faced with the choice of redemption or ruin.” Poster: C / C Review: Both designs are the generic, indie type that lack style distinctiveness or creativity. Trailer: C Review:…
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Film Preview: The Railway Man (2014)
Poster Additional posters can be found below. Trailer Link Release Date: April 11, 2014 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A victim from World War II’s “Death Railway” sets out to find those responsible for his torture. A true story.” Poster: C+ / D / B- (5) / B Review: (#1-#6) A titular bisection isn’t new, it’s boringly…
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Film Preview: Only Lovers Left Alive (2014)
Poster Additional posters can be found below. Trailer Link Release Date: April 11, 2014 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A story centered on two vampires who have been in love for centuries.” Poster: C / C+ / B- (3) / C- Review: The starting design tells you all you need to know about the film, except that…
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Film Preview: Hank and Asha (2014)
Poster Trailer Link Release Date: April 11, 2014 Synopsis: From IMDb: “An Indian student in Prague and a lonely New Yorker correspond online through video letters. A voyeuristic love story about aching for human connection in a hyper-connected world.” Poster: C- Review: A simple, joyful scene that lacks context or tissue that connects it to…
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Film Preview: Cuban Fury (2014)
Poster Additional posters can be found below. Trailer Link Release Date: April 11, 2014 Synopsis: From IMDb: “A former salsa prodigy attempts a comeback years after his career was ruined.” Poster: C / D / B / C+ / D+ (6) Review: (#1-#3) For what it is, the poster tries to be simple, yet funny…
