Previews of Coming Attractions: Upcoming New Movies (Thoughts and Info on Movies That Don't Have Their Own Thread Yet).

[Metalhead]

I love almost any science fiction film thrown my way, from hard sci-fi to camp, but Interstellar just isn't doing anything for me yet. The heavy-handed drama and plot makes it feel like a sequel to Sunshine or similar to the objective of the generational ship in Pandorum.

 

So...are they going to attempt to return to Earth after finding food in space? The trailer really emphasises returning home. That undercuts the exploration/human destiny aspect a bit, doesn't it? I really hope it's more complicated than that because the story feels old and used up.

[The Evil Genius]

Allegedly Interstellar has elements of time travel and alternate dimensions in it, so there is that.

 

As long as the aliens don't end up being Jodie Foster's father, I'm good.

Edited May 16, 2014 by The Evil Genius

[Bliz]

I love almost any science fiction film thrown my way, from hard sci-fi to camp, but Interstellar just isn't doing anything for me yet. The heavy-handed drama and plot makes it feel like a sequel to Sunshine or similar to the objective of the generational ship in Pandorum.

 

So...are they going to attempt to return to Earth after finding food in space? The trailer really emphasises returning home. That undercuts the exploration/human destiny aspect a bit, doesn't it? I really hope it's more complicated than that because the story feels old and used up.

 

Nolan has earned the benefit of the doubt.  When was the last time he wrote/directed a movie with a story that was old and used up?  Never.  That's when.

 

(and before anyone says Man of Steel, I believe he was only a producer.  Some input on the overarching story, maybe, but he didn't write it)

Edited May 16, 2014 by Bliz

[Chew]

Allegedly Interstellar has elements of time travel and alternate dimensions in it, so there's that

This. Trailer probably gave us Maybe the first 30 minutes or so. This film is supposedly HEAVY on the time travel/other world stuff.

Again, the movie poster says it all (sorry, I posted this a few pages back already):

Edited May 16, 2014 by Chew

[DM72]

Just saw Godzilla. I thought it was good.

[elkabong82]

There's Internet rumors flying today that Marvel Studios has acquired the rights for Spiderman away from Sony.    I'm sure this news will come out eventually.     Maybe we can see Spidey in Avengers 3.

 

Or maybe a great Spidey movie finally instead off all the meh and disappointment movies.

 

Hope this is true, because Spidey in Avengers 3 would be fantastic, and likely mean someone new plays him.

[Hunter_R]

Godzilla was disappointing. They could have had a little more screen time with monsters fighting. The lack of Godzilla wouldn't be as big a deal if Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Kick Ass) didn't have fewer facial expressions than the monsters. Either he was just horrible as the lead (seriously, Arnold from T2 was more human than him), or the lead part wasn't scripted well.

 

If you want a giant-monster movie, it teases and teases then doesn't deliver. If you want a good story, this one falls flat on its face about 30 minutes in after a certain major event I will not spoil because we don't have spoiler tags.

[Metalhead]

Nolan has earned the benefit of the doubt.  When was the last time he wrote/directed a movie with a story that was old and used up?  Never.  That's when.

 

(and before anyone says Man of Steel, I believe he was only a producer.  Some input on the overarching story, maybe, but he didn't write it)

 

Sorry, I may not have explained the "old and used up" well enough. I wasn't referring to Nolan himself. He has earned the praise and respect. I meant the premise for this movie seems dated, done before. Sunshine, Pandorum, even Elysium...a single person or small group has to save mankind/Earth from poor living conditions. I will definately see this, that's for sure...I just hope there is enough hard science and logic at it's foundation as the trailer suggests.

 

On to Nolan. I had a lot typed but realised our posts would likely derail this thread, so I'm cutting back a lot lol. I do think it would be a fun and intense discussion though Basically, his films are outstanding about 80% of the way but then lose steam. The endings never seem to match the effort, intensity or mood (The Prestige, TDKR, TDK). It's like the movie tells me to have my brain on for 90 minutes but then fully expects me to shut it off for the home stretch.

 

Now on a campy, postive note, here's a Guardians Of The Galaxy teaser trailer for this Monday's trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wN10QltBBtE

 

How do we post/embed videos now? LOL My goodness.

Edited May 17, 2014 by Metalhead

[Bliz]

 

 

On to Nolan. I had a lot typed but realised our posts would likely derail this thread, so I'm cutting back a lot lol. I do think it would be a fun and intense discussion though Basically, his films are outstanding about 80% of the way but then lose steam. The endings never seem to match the effort, intensity or mood (The Prestige, TDKR, TDK). It's like the movie tells me to have my brain on for 90 minutes but then fully expects me to shut it off for the home stretch.

 

 

The Nolan thread could definitely have some legs.

 

What about Memento? 

 

Inception?

[Chew]

 

I always find myself gravitating to the analogy of a maze. Think of film noir and if you picture the story as a maze, you don't want to be hanging above the maze watching the characters make the wrong choices because it's frustrating. You actually want to be in the maze with them, making the turns at their side, that keeps it more exciting...I quite like to be in that maze.

 

Christopher Nolan

[The Evil Genius]

Ok, I'm hooked.

 

[Momma There Goes That Man]

The Nolan thread could definitely have some legs.

What about Memento?

Inception?

I can sort of see what he means about The Prestige because it's mostly grounded in reality until one trick toward the end but I don't think that takes away from the movie or it's themes.

For my money, Nolan is the surest best in the business. I think his worst movie is actually TDKR which was his biggest. That concerns me a little regarding Interstellar but most of the problems I had with TDKR were how it fit into the rest of the trilogy and just nitpicky things I didn't like.

Memento, Inception, The Prestige(based off a book though) Batman Begins and even The Following all show his level of creativity in story structure as well as craft heartfelt and engaging characters, settings and plots.

I'm probably biased though because again, I'm a huge fan.

Also, if we are going to start criticizing the end of TDK, let me go get my boxing gloves so we can have it out right now.

[Chew]

I can sort of see what he means about The Prestige because it's mostly grounded in reality until one trick toward the end but I don't think that takes away from the movie or it's themes.

For my money, Nolan is the surest best in the business. I think his worst movie is actually TDKR which was his biggest. That concerns me a little regarding Interstellar but most of the problems I had with TDKR were how it fit into the rest of the trilogy and just nitpicky things I didn't like.

Memento, Inception, The Prestige(based off a book though) Batman Begins and even The Following all show his level of creativity in story structure as well as craft heartfelt and engaging characters, settings and plots.

I'm probably biased though because again, I'm a huge fan.

Also, if we are going to start criticizing the end of TDK, let me go get my boxing gloves so we can have it out right now.

 

yes, man....yes!  the Following was awesome, you're a movie man.  most folks i talk to on movie forums haven't seen it.  I like your style.

 

Nolan is a master at making  you say "what the **** is going on" and then slapping you with his balls at the end.  THAT is what Interstellar is going to be.  this movie will change Hollywood guys, its gonna be a masterpiece.  The casting was brilliant.  Matthew Mac is...well...Matthew.  a beast.  Anne Hathaway is underappreciated, and Chastain is also a ****ing beast.  Affleck (Casey type) and Topher are just icing on the cake.

 

Movies like Interstellar, Inception, Mulholland Drive, Memento, Oldboy (the original), Enter the Void, Requiem for a Dream....these movies changed my life forever. 

[Jumbo]

'Godzilla' Director to Helm First 'Star Wars' Spin-Off Film

 

 http://www.hulu.com/watch/640274?playlist_id=1031&asset_scope=all

 

It's a brief video about the "stand-alone" spin-offs coming down the pike, not SW7.

[Larry]

Think Disney plans on getting their money back, that they spent buying Marvel and Lucasfilm?

[Jumbo]

I think Disney has long been part of the organization that already rules the globe.

 

 

[Larry]

I think Disney has long been part of the organization that already rules the globe.

 

 

 

Coincidence? 

[Jumbo]

ooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

 

 

Well done, Master.

[Springfield]

yes, man....yes!  the Following was awesome, you're a movie man.  most folks i talk to on movie forums haven't seen it.  I like your style.

 

Nolan is a master at making  you say "what the **** is going on" and then slapping you with his balls at the end.  THAT is what Interstellar is going to be.  this movie will change Hollywood guys, its gonna be a masterpiece.  The casting was brilliant.  Matthew Mac is...well...Matthew.  a beast.  Anne Hathaway is underappreciated, and Chastain is also a ****ing beast.  Affleck (Casey type) and Topher are just icing on the cake.

 

Movies like Interstellar, Inception, Mulholland Drive, Memento, Oldboy (the original), Enter the Void, Requiem for a Dream....these movies changed my life forever.

As I was going to sleep last night, Requiem for a Dream was on. It was the end, the last 20 minutes or so. I've seen it numerous times and I caught it at the culmination of all the bad things about that movie. Such a powerful, heavy movie. The music (I used to know who performed it) is iconic. The way it was shot, along with the music that accompanies it is near perfection in cinema.

[skinfan2k]

Million Dollar Arm was great.  Looking forward to the One Hundred Foot Journey

[Chew]

As I was going to sleep last night, Requiem for a Dream was on. It was the end, the last 20 minutes or so. I've seen it numerous times and I caught it at the culmination of all the bad things about that movie. Such a powerful, heavy movie. The music (I used to know who performed it) is iconic. The way it was shot, along with the music that accompanies it is near perfection in cinema.

 

Yes, yes, and yes.  

 

You're a good man, Springy.  

[Jumbo]

http://movies.msn.com/movies/article.aspx?news=869991

 

Adam McKay ends 'Ant-Man' talks; Marvel to restart its director search

 

The "Ant-Man" director saga continues and it's not a good look for Marvel, as Adam McKay had a last-minute change of heart and has abruptly pulled out of talks to replace Edgar Wright on the superhero movie, an individual familiar with the situation told TheWrap.

 

That means Marvel will have to restart its search, and it's expected to start with Rawson Marshall Thurber ("We're the Millers") and Ruben Fleischer ("Zombieland"), both of whom will likely be asked to meet with top Marvel brass in the coming days. Thurber is believed to be the frontrunner for the job now that McKay has officially withdrawn from contention.

 

 

While Marvel is one of the more secretive companies in Hollywood, it has always maintained a strong relationship with the press. Regarding the open director position on "Ant-Man," the company has made the unusual decision to decline to address speculation, which of course, has only led to more speculation, as Marvel has effectively declared to the media that the studio doesn't care what it writes.

 

"Ant-Man" star Paul Rudd was among those lobbying for McKay to replace Wright, given their rapport from the "Anchorman" movies and his knack for physical comedy. It's unclear why McKay took himself out of consideration, as insiders told TheWrap Friday night that he was up for the challenge of adopting the abandoned tentpole.

 

 

<more at link>

[Chew]

How the hell did I forget that we saw a preview for Interstellar....oh my god.

 

Just like the teaser trailers, they give us very little.  All the pre-space stuff.  Earth is dry, no food, life sucks, "Humans were born on earth but not meant to die here," blah blah.  But they showed a quick clip I'd not seen before.  Not a spoiler of any kind, because I have no idea what's going on.  But they showed Matthew and company deep in space, going into hypersleep, and then their space ship starts to open up and do all kinds of weird stuff....fade to black.  Then it shows the ship approaching a black hole.  we see a quick glimpse of event horison....and boom.  "Interstellar.  November 2014."

 

 

[The Evil Genius]

My hopes for this movie are a little dashed with this preview..I'm hoping it's not as cheesy as it looks.

 

[Momma There Goes That Man]

I just hate how much they show from that Hercules trailer. I pretty much know the entire first, second and third act of the movie.

They can get people excited for movies without showing plot points and important dialogue in sequential order as they happen in the actual movie.

It really bothers me. If I'm excited about a movie after one trailer, that's all I watch of it, once and then I'm done. Like I won't watch another Interstellar trailer at this point. Hopefully I'll forget what I saw from the first one but the time it comes out and I can have a clean slate to be surprised and amazed