Anyway, so today on one of my favorite websites (moviebox) I decided to update myself on the latest list. Here are a few of the trailers I watched, followed by some comments:
The Adjustment Bureau: I've been meaning to watch this one for a few weeks now. Starring Matt Damon and Emily Blunt, it is most definitely a cross between romance and sci-fi. I won't spill the details, but it got me thinking a lot about Macbeth.
Easy A: "Easy to write off as another forgettable high school movie" was my initial reaction, but then again, I was watching it muted (don't ask). Second time with volume, I realized that the ages of the actors trying to pass off as high schoolers is getting incredibly high, but also that Twilight seems more of a realistic movie than this one. I don't know. You guys watch it, see what you think.
Nowhere Boy: I'm not sure how well Aaron Johnson might be pulling off the "young John Lennon" look just because I've never seen pictures of what J.L. looked like when he was young, but this movie looks kind of good. The only bad thing it has going against it is a little more personal: the Kick-Ass star, Johnson, is only 19 years old -- and yet is engaged to Nowhere Boy's director (who's in her forties), and what else, they are having a baby together.
You Again: Possibly more irrelevant than Easy A, and I'm wondering if Sigourney Weaver got the script to this before or after Avatar, since she doesn't seem to be playing a particularly strong-willed female character, unlike her Avatar's Grace. Will not be seeing this one.
Machete: Watched this one with my computer muted and have plans on going back with volume. Stars everyone you can think of: Danny Trejo, Michelle Rodriguez, Jessica Alba, Robert De Niro, Lindsay Lohan, Cheech Marin, Steven Seagal. Okay, on second thought, I'm really only a Robert De Niro fan, so that list really isn't impressive to me, but.....
The American: If Up In The Air were to have a sequel, this would be it. All I'm saying.
High School: I think it's really supposed to be HIGH School, and that kid from the family AT&T commercials is in it. The trailer itself is only viewable if you're over 18, but there's a website along with the movie (www.deptofmoralhealth.us, I believe) that gives more info. Oh, and Adrien Brody... What actors are supposed to be.
So! Anyone want really easy links to some of these? I'll give you three, since I'm nice:
Onto the next of this post...
If anyone has a subscription to People magazine (or check the website daily, like I do) you will have noticed that there are a ton of pictures of Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp shooting a film called The Tourist. Most of them have to do with Jolie in outfits that make her look very wealthy and important (and also a potential bad guy); and Depp in his pajamas.
To me, this is going to be one of the most anticipated trailers of the summer? fall? because I don't really have any idea what it's about. So maybe it should be the movie to follow? Anyway, here is what I like to think it's about:
Angelina Jolie is a businesswoman who has stumbled upon some bad guys who want her dead. They are after her, chasing her in a hotel in Venice, and she finds herself in a hallway. Her only escape is through a room, naturally, and so in desperation she checks each of the doors to see if they're unlocked. Johnny Depp's room is unlocked and so she runs inside, instantly waking him up. Through a series of "completely unconnected" events the two become fugitives together, and Depp refuses to wear anything but his PJs.
I'd go see it!
Anyway, please comment. Especially if you don't understand my Up In The Air joke.....but maybe you will after viewing the trailer?
And as far as my Netflix choices, I said I'd give you guys more hints. Well, here they are!
DVD hint: "My former boss is a Browncoat."
TV hint: "My most recent show just got canceled this week."
Any takers??
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