trailer break: ‘Quantum of Solace’

Take a break from work: watch a movie trailer… Ooo, James Bond is shadowy and mysterious! And griefstricken! And out for revenge! I bet he’s so mad he kills someone in an inventive way. Oh, and he’s gonna be shirtless. Quantum of Solace opens November 7. (Technorati tags: James Bond, 007, Quantum of Solace, trailer)

trailer break: ‘Midnight Meat Train’

Take a break from work: watch a movie trailer… I can see only the trailer for this flick, because even though it opens today it is not opening in New York City, and hasn’t even been screened here, to my knowledge. It does have two reviews, though, both positive, at Rotten Tomatoes, so some critics … more…

August is a red-light district

Yes, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor and Swing Vote — the two movies opening wide today — both get a red light from me. Welcome to August, traditionally the worst movie month of the year. And who wants to mess with tradition?

trailer break: ‘Bottle Shock’

Take a break from work: watch a movie trailer… Or watch it here. I really like this movie. Watch for everyone to call it this year’s Sideways — which it isn’t — just because it’s about wine. But if anyone orders chardonnay, I’m leaving. (Technorati tags: Bottle Shock, trailer)

trailer break: ‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince’ teaser

Take a break from work: watch a movie trailer… I love it: it’s dark and grim and creepy, just as it should be. Interesting trivia: The kid playing young Tom Riddle is Ralph Fiennes’ nephew, Hero Fiennes-Tiffin, hence the resemblance. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince opens wide November 21. (Technorati tags: Harry Potter, Half-Blood … more…

trailer break: ‘W.’ teaser

Take a break from work: watch a movie trailer… Wow. Oliver Stone is a nut, but he’s a nut I sympathize with — I dunno whether to believe a word of his JFK, but, as a movie, it’s genius. Is that what we’re in for here? No, scratch that: there is no doubt that George … more…

trailer break: ‘Hamlet 2’ (redband)

Take a break from work: watch a movie trailer… [watch it here; I deleted the embedded Quicktime player because it was causing problems for some readers] It’s redband for a bit of language. I’ve seen this flick already, and it’s a tough one to trailerize, because it’s not about punchlines and slapstick but a whole … more…

weekend box office: will Batman sink the ‘Titanic’?

After another record-breaking weekend, lots of folks are wondering, Will The Dark Knight surpass Titanic as the money-makingest movie ever? Here’s what happened this weekend: 1. The Dark Knight: $75.6 million (dropping 52% in its second week, but still: jeez) 2. Step Brothers: $30 million 3. Mamma Mia!: $17.8 million (dropping 36% in its second … more…