The other thing you need to know is that I get insanely excited about movie trailers. Of course, this is what they are meant to do: excite people. I will often watch a trailer over and over and then miss the movie or even decide not to see it (an example is Farce of the Penguins, which looking back i am not sure why I was so excited about it, except for the pretty incredibly cast).
The Apple site seems to be really good about posting trailers early on, which I really like and makes me feel like I am getting some kind of advanced view, when really anyone can go there. The other great way to look for upcoming films is by going to Wikipedia's list of films by year. They seem to have articles, or at least mention, movies through 2013. Of course, there is also IMDB, though I do not usually use them to check on upcoming releases.
1. Splinterheads - 3/5
This movie looks quirky and cool, but that could be its biggest problem. It seems like it might be trying too hard to be quirky and cool (examples are a segment on geocaching and the lettering and style of the trailer). It does look like it has potential. If I enjoy the movie as much as I enjoyed the trailer, it will have been time well spent.
3. Disturbing the Universe - 4/5
Looks like a great documentary on someone I have not heard of before. The clips of William Kunstler speaking are powerful in their own right, he has a commanding oratory presence. This film is made interesting by the fact that it is about both sides of his legacy and that it is made by his two daughters. If I am understanding the trailer correctly, it seems the major theme of the movie, and this mans life, is about remaining true to the phrase "justice for all," even if they are people who do not seem to deserve a just trial.
4. The Other Side of Paradise - 3/5
Looks weird and like it may have the sense of humor I enjoy. Has potential I guess. There didn't seem to be a whole lot of substance to the trailer, just random clips set to music, but clips and music I liked. I know you may be asking, isn't that what a trailer is? I guess in some cases, but I feel like most good trailers show off specific parts to great effect in a more coherent or meaningful manner. The actors in this look interesting. I would personally want to see this for the weirdness and the actors, but who knows if it will turn out to be a good movie.
5. Uncertainty - 2/5
I enjoyed the editing of this trailer. The part where it appears the two characters are going to kiss and they instead run past each other got me very excited. I chose to watch this trailer because I saw that Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who I liked in 3rd Rock from the Sun (a great 90's sitcom) and more recently 500 days of Summer and 3. I was also Thirilled to see Olivia Thirlby (Hahaha. Ha. I promised myself I would never use puns or similar wordplay in my writing if I could help it. Sorry.) It is definitely a cheesy conceit and I am not a fan of movies where there is someone coming to get the main characters and that is all the plot really relies upon. Like I said, I do get excited by theatrical trailers. I would consider watching this as something mindless.
6. Humble Pie - 4/5
Humble Pie seems like more legitimately quirky and weird film, instead of something deliberately engineered to be quirky and weird as a primary goal from the beginning. I love seeing the actress from 24and who was great in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia this season.
7. Valentine's Day - 2/5
A positively stomach-turning cast. I shut off the trailer part way through.
8. Red Cliff -
What a trailer. I am a huge fan of the PlayStation series Dynasty Warriors and this looked like an awesome movie version of that. It appears to be war on an epic scale similar to 300 set in ancient China. Sign me up. It is directed by John Woo, who I am not particularly familiar with, but appears to be making a Rainbow Six Movie.Rainbow Six is easily my favorite Tom Clancy novel that I have read and I definitely recommend it to anyone who likes international/action books.
9. Until the Light Takes Us - 4/5
Appears to be about the relationship between black metal and violence in Scandinavia. As someone fascinated by media and the claims people make about the effects of violent media on society I found the trailer very interesting. I couldn't tell if it focused on any one particular incident. I firmly believe that violent media doesn't cause violent behavior, so I am interested to find out what the premise or angle the film takes on this genre of music. I don't know much about black metal, but I do know I enjoy Nightwish.
I hope you found something that interests you. I personally think I will try to see Humble Pie and Red cliff. If I can see Red cliff in theaters, I think it would be worth it. I will try to update this section once a week.
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8. Red Cliff -
What a trailer. I am a huge fan of the PlayStation series Dynasty Warriors and this looked like an awesome movie version of that. It appears to be war on an epic scale similar to 300 set in ancient China. Sign me up. It is directed by John Woo, who I am not particularly familiar with, but appears to be making a Rainbow Six Movie.Rainbow Six is easily my favorite Tom Clancy novel that I have read and I definitely recommend it to anyone who likes international/action books.
9. Until the Light Takes Us - 4/5
Appears to be about the relationship between black metal and violence in Scandinavia. As someone fascinated by media and the claims people make about the effects of violent media on society I found the trailer very interesting. I couldn't tell if it focused on any one particular incident. I firmly believe that violent media doesn't cause violent behavior, so I am interested to find out what the premise or angle the film takes on this genre of music. I don't know much about black metal, but I do know I enjoy Nightwish.
I hope you found something that interests you. I personally think I will try to see Humble Pie and Red cliff. If I can see Red cliff in theaters, I think it would be worth it. I will try to update this section once a week.
