Monday, November 7, 2011

Why 3D Has Become Annoying



I recant all the gushing I made last year when I said, "3D is God's gift to film":
(http://cinemanista.blogspot.com/2010/08/why-i-love-3d.html )

3D is cool when used with the right film (Tron: Legacy and Sanctum are the very best 3D movies I've seen so far) but for the most part, 3D has become annoying because it isn't exclusive anymore- it's everywhere!


Too many films are being done in 3D- too many movies that have no business using 3D- ahem, the recently released A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas. 

Contagion, the apocalyptic-esque movie about a world wide virus, is another film this year where you have to wonder, why was-this-made-in-3D?!? What really needed an emphasis to pop out? Germs?!? 
I saw it however in the alternative 2D, and it was fine, more than fine. I know if I would have saw it in 3D, I would have regretted paying close to twenty dollars to pointlessly wear 2 pair of glasses (I wear glasses when screen watching.).


 I see now why top critic Roger Ebert says he hates 3D and moviegoers should too:
( http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2010/04/30/why-i-hate-3-d-and-you-should-too.html )




But I don't necessarily hate it. 

I just think movies with these elements work the most effective for 3D:


-water
-flying
- fast driving
 -battles/fights
-dancing


And that these genres are the best for 3D:


-children's (Pixar, Disney)
-action
-superhero 
-artsy/experimental 
 -horror/thriller



Comedies especially, romance and dramas- and 3D should not really mix.

Can you imagine the comedy Jack and Jill in 3D?
Or the biopic J Edgar?
Or the upcoming romantic comedy New Year's Eve?

What would be the point?



2012 will be jam packed with big name films in 3D:


-Titanic
-Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
-Men in Black III
-Underworld 4
-The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
-Halloween
-The Great Gatsby


I'm more excited that (most of) these movies are coming out, not that they'll be in 3D.


Sorry 3D, you can be cool but I'll take a good old 2D movie any day!







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Thursday, November 3, 2011

New Movies Playing!


The Son of No One
What's It About?
When a cop re-opens an old double murder case, trouble finds him.
 
Trailer:
PREDICTION:
"This looks like a solidly good cop movie. Al Pacino and Ray Liotta in the same movie is definitely a must-see for fans of both great actors!" 


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A Very Harold & Kumar
3D Christmas
What's It About?
Stoners Harold and Kumar embarking on a Christmas quest- in 3D.


Trailer:

PREDICTION: 
"For Harold & Kumar fans, this probably looks like the funniest movie ever made (include the prior two Harold & Kumar films)- to others- it looks so-so funny or like nonsense. It looks mindlessly funny enough."


 
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Tower Heist
What's It About?
Workers at a fancy condominium plan to rob the billionaire who stole their retirement money.

Trailer:

PREDICTION:
"Funnymen Ben Stiller and Eddie Murphy make an odd team but they seem like they will bring the funny together."


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Killing Bono
What's It About?
Two Irish brothers who dream of rock stardom but are out-shadowed by their schoolmates who form the popular Irish band U2.
 

Trailer:
PREDICTION:
"It looks okay- but fun at the same time, especially fun if you're a U2 fan."




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Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Best New Movie Poster of the Week

(Official movie poster for upcoming movie  
Killing Bono.)
 
WHY THIS POSTER IS GREAT!:

*The movie's characters, title and tagline, very cleverly on a faux graphic t-shirt.



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Devious Double

The Verdict:
GO SEE!

REVIEW:
COMING SOON!
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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

New Movies Playing!



In Time
What's It About?
In a future world, where no one ages after 25 and time has literally become money- a young man is accused of murdering a rich man who commits suicide- but not before giving him his time fortune.

Trailer:


PREDICTION:
"The plot is really cool, and it is cool that singer-turned-actor Justin Timberlake is starring in it. But he doesn't look believable in this sci-fi flick. An equally young, hip, but more credible actor, a la Shia LaBeouf, would have been a better choice. Timberlake looks like he will give a decent enough performance however."


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The Double 


What's It About?
A newbie FBI agent and a retired CIA operative track down a hard-to-catch assassin named "Cassius."
 

Trailer:
http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1810224565/video

PREDICTION:
"This looks really good with lots of action and twists all around! It is especially a delight seeing the usually calm, Mr. Nice Guy Richard Gere turn into a bad guy!"




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The Rum Diary
What's It About?
A journalist during the 50's who travels to Puerto Rico to write there- and when he does, falls in love with their rum and a woman who is already involved.
 
Trailer:


PREDICTION:
"The plot is nothing interesting- but the quirky, cool Johnny Depp makes it interesting and the movie look pretty fun!"




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13

What's It About?
The world of organized Russian Roulette games, involving 13 desperate, unlucky participants and the rich who bet on which men will live or die.

Trailer:
http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1810075356/video


PREDICTION:
"It looks pretty cool. The cast of Mr. Action Jason Statham, bad asses Mickey Rourke and Ray Winstone, and rapper-turned-actor 50 cent is a cool one."


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Anonymous
What's It About?
Claims against the world's most known writer, William Shakespeare, and if his work was actually his own.
 


PREDICTION:
"This looks interesting. Although Shakespeare lovers may think it looks blasphemous!" 


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Puss In Boots
What's It About?
The amorous cat Puss, from the Shrek series, starring in his own tale of adventure.
 

Trailer:
PREDICTION:
"This looks cute. Shrek Puss fans will agree."


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 Ra.One
What's It About?
A video game programmer whose game comes to life- releasing the superhero G.One and the  villain Ra.One.
 

Trailer:
PREDICTION:
"This Bollywood Tron-esque flick starring Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan, looks pretty cool and fun!"




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Like Crazy
What's It About?
A British girl who falls in love with an American boy and complications arise when terms of her visa are violated.
 

Trailer:
PREDICTION:
"This looks a little too overly lovey dovey." 


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Janie Jones
What's It About?
A daughter getting to know her stranger of a rock star father, when her mother goes to rehab.
 

Trailer:
PREDICTION:
"It looks okay- although father-daughter relationships are always sweet to watch bloom."

 




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Monday, October 24, 2011

Best New Movie Poster of the Week

(Official movie poster for upcoming movie  
The Rum Diary.)

 
WHY THIS POSTER IS GREAT!:


*The film's title spelled out ingeniously with booze bottles.




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Wednesday, October 19, 2011

New Movies Playing!



The Three Musketeers
What's It About?
The newest spin on the 3 swashbuckling musketeers, in 3D.
 

Trailer:
PREDICTION:
"It looks like a lot of fun! And looks like the most exciting take on The Three Musketeers tale. The 3-D seems unnecessary however. The usually sweet Orlando Bloom playing a bad guy is a treat!"


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Martha Marcy May Marlene
What's It About?
A young who woman escapes a cult.
 

Trailer:
PREDICTION:
"It looks super duper creepy!"


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Margin Call
What's It About?
How one investment bank was effected during the financial crisis that began in 2007.
 

Trailer:
PREDICTION:
"This looks great and pretty thrilling. The cast is especially wonderful: Demi Moore, Jeremy Irons, Kevin Spacey, Stanley Tucci, etc."


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Johnny English Reborn
What's It About?
Sequel to 2003's Johnny English, that spoofs the spy genre of film with the incompetent British agent, Johnny English.
 

Trailer:
PREDICTION:
"It looks funny enough. Fans of the first Johnny English or Mr. Bean aka Rowan Atkinson will no doubt love this."


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Paranormal Activity 3
What's It About?
The third installment in the Paranormal Activity series.
 

Trailer:
PREDICTION:
"It looks scary if you find the Paranormal Activity series scary but not a drop scary, if you don't."


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Elevate
What's It About?
Documentary on four African young men's journey to play basketball in America prep schools.
 

Trailer:
PREDICTION:
"It looks touching and heartwarming--- not the basketball but the boys' journey." 





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Being Elmo:A Puppeteer's Journey
What's It About?
Documentary on the human face behind Sesame Street's red muppet, Elmo.
 

Trailer:
PREDICTION:
"This looks fascinating and very delightful--- especially for Sesame Street/Elmo lovers."



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The Mighty Macs
What's It About?
Based-on-true story of the coach of the 1971-72 Immaculata College women's basketball team.

Trailer:
PREDICTION:
"It looks okay--- Carla Gugino is an interesting choice to play the coach because her roles are usually so sexy."



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Snowmen
What's It About?
Three young boys attempt to break a Guinness World Records title: building the most snowmen ever in one day.
 

Trailer:
PREDICTION:
"It looks cute but a little too made-for-tv."





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