So hey, here's an idea. How about we dig through stuff , so you don't have to? Here are some of the newer TRAILERS we've been watching. It's the good, the bad, and the ugly of what we've run across over the last couple weeks, with some quick thoughts. This time out, it's Sean's picks of go's and no's. let's see if we all agree. Hit us up if you've found anything good as well, or just want to voice your opinion. For the retro stuff, be sure to check out our TRAILER OF THE DAY too!
WYRMWOOD
This Aussie flick is being carried on word of mouth from tongues I trust. I'm taking the MAD MAX meets DAWN OF THE DEAD ad-line with a grain of salt (which cures one from being a zombie ironically!) but am ready for it to rock my world, and be it's own twisted creature. Hits cinemas, cable and VOD platforms simultaneously on February 13, 2015
Excitement Level: 4 out of 5
THE EXPANSE
I've read the first book in the trilogy this series is being culled from, and it's a damned solid mash-up of mystery, action, intrigue, and space opera. If you like top tier geekery with a high level of quality world building, this could well be for you. And me. Coming to SyFy in 2015
Excitement Level: 4 out of 5
THE AVENGERS - AGE OF ULTRON
It took me five tries to get through the first AVENGERS movie. When it clicked, I had fun. This however, looks to be operating on a whole other level. I'm looking forward to seeing the terrified faces of all the little kids who come see this horror movie in a superhero copstume opening weekend. Ya gotta learn about the "reel world" sometime!
Excitement Level: 4.25 out of 5
PLAYING IT COOL
Speaking of AVENGERS...This has been kicking around in other markets for awhile, and gets a limited release here in the USA soon, even though it gets little more AMerican then a rom-com starring Captain America and The Falcon, this time out as a screenwriter and his agent, along with the awesome Michelle Monaghan as the love interest. Stunt casting and "lucky timing" aside, this looks generic, but in full disclosure, it also looks like something I'll watch on the strength of the performances, some lazy braindead Sunday morning.
Excitement Level: 2 out of 5
CHAPPIE
I'm a huge fan of Neil Blomkamp's work. That is all I need to say. bring on more intricate, detailed, science fiction. I wouldn't cry out in pain if he did an ALIEN or TERMINATOR or ROBOCOP film. That says a lot. Great casting too. We may have to name a new sub-sub-genre for this guys work. Gothitopian?
Excitement Level: 4.5 out of 5
MAPS TO THE STARS
I've seen it. Review forthcoming. *Sings "Our Lips Are Sealed"*
Excitement Level: You tell us...in the comment section!
THE VOICES
Didn't catch this at Sundance last year. The trailer makes me laugh and smile. I put that in the "win" column. Looking forward to Reynolds as DEADPOOL (thanks to the fan communnity for helping massively in making that a reality!) Juuuust maybe this will be a nice surprise.
Excitement Level: 3 out of 5
SPY
Another Mellisa McCarthy comedy. I'm glad there is a bankable female, with a body type not usually seen carrying a commercial film in Hollywood. She's a great role model in that way, hopefully paving the road into something a little more diverse, and this looks like it could be her big franchise. Jane Bond meets Audrey Powers? I'm a huge fan of the crazy spy satires of the 60's, so I'll be giving this a shot and hoping for the best. Another entertaining use-once-only, most likely.
Excitement Level: 2.75 out of 5
BOUND
Fifty shades of lame. I'm not even interested in the vanilla source film that is being ripped off with this. The Asylum goes from MockBuster to CockBuster with this film that looks so bad it'll kill any boner it's trying to induce well before the blood begins to pump.
Excitement Level: HAHAHAHAHAHA...*deadpans*...none.
JOHN CARPENTER - "Night" from the forthcoming album LOST THEMES
No, it's not a new John carpenter film, but it may be the beginning of a second carreer as a straight up recording artist! This is a preview of his upcoming album LOST THEMES, out on Sacred Bones Records February 3, 2015. That's right around the corner, so get those pennies together.
Excitement Level: 5 out of 5
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