Jeff, Who Lives At Home feels like a mid-life crisis kind of movie to me.  Both brothers (Jason Segel and Ed Helms) are at a point in their lives where they need to do something with them.  Ed Helms’ character buys a Porsche and sees that his wife may be cheating on him.  Jason Segel’s character is still living in the basement of his mom’s house (Susan Sarandon) and does not have a job.  Judy Greer plays Ed Helms’ wife.  This looks to be nice comedic indie by the directors and writers of Cyrus, Jay...

These two trailers for Project X show you basically the most insane high school party you have ever seen.  At the center of it are three teens who are not that popular, but given that one’s parents are out of town, decide to throw a party that gets a little out of hand.  The film is really pushing that Todd Phillips, the director of The Hangover, is a producer of this film.  It looks to be an insane film, but we shall see if it appeals to more than the high school crowd.  The film stars Thomas Mann, Oliver Cooper,...

If you are afraid of flying, do not watch this trailer.  7500 is about a doomed flight to Tokyo that encounters something supernatural in the air.  This is a pretty good trailer and I am impressed with the amount of recognizable actors in the film.  The film stars Ryan Kwanten, Leslie Bibb, Nicky Whelan, Jerry Ferrera, Christian Serratos, Jamie Chung, and Amy Smart and is directed by Takashi Shimzu (The Grudge).  I can pretty much guarantee that if you see The Woman in Black, this trailer will run before it. “7500...

Silent House is horror/thriller film starring Elizabeth Olsen.  It is a very unique film as it is in real time and is filmed to look like it was done in one take.  It looks as though Olsen’s character’s dad is killed and then she is hunted by whatever did that in the house.  Is it a ghost or a real person?  I am intrigued just because of how this film was shot. “From the directors of the hit film “Open Water,” SILENT HOUSE is a uniquely unsettling horror thriller starring Elizabeth Olsen as Sarah,...

This is the third trailer for The Hunger Games which is due out next month, and is expected to be next movie franchise to rise to Twilight levels.  I find it odd that they cut a trailer that is only a few seconds over one minute.  I would have expected a longer trailer, but there is a chance that this may be a trailer that runs during the Super Bowl.  I do not know if Lionsgate would shell out that much cash for a sure thing (Update: It will air during the pre-show, not during the game).  In any case, people are super excited...

I do not think I ever watched the trailer for GI Joe: Retaliation until now, and I have to say that I am impressed.  It is a really good trailer, and I dig the techno version of The White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army” used in it.  It looks to have some good action and stunts.  I never saw the first GI Joe, but I heard it was pretty bad.  It looks like no one from the first one is back (correct me if I am wrong) except for Channing Tatum who gets killed off in the beginning.  What I had to laugh at is the...

Finding North is a new documentary about the people who go hungry right here in America on a daily basis.  These are people (and kids) who depend on food banks and other sources to just keep hunger at bay.  I don’t think many of us know what it is like to go to bed hungry or even go a whole day without eating a proper meal.  For some, this is a reality.  The film features interviews with Jeff Bridges, Tom Colicchio, and experts on the subject, along with those who help those in need.  It also features music by The...

Resident Evil: Retribution is another film in the Resident Evil series.  This is the second one in 3D.  These films are shot in 3D, so they look great.  I am surprised they keep making these, but they must keep making money.  Do these films resemble the games anymore?  Just curious.  The two main stars in this film are Milla Jovovich (of course) and Michelle Rodriguez.  Paul W.S. Anderson directed again.  I have to give them credit for making some good trailers.  I also really like the Resident Evil: Afterlife trailer. “The...

Disney has released The Lion King in 3D and Beauty and the Beast is currently in theatres in the 3D format.  Finding Nemo is the next film that will be re-released in 3D.  This is the first Pixar film to be re-released (correction: Toy Story 1 and 2 have already been re-released), and I have more of an interest in seeing a computer generated animation film than a more classic animation film in 3D.  I really like Finding Nemo, and I saw it twice in the theatre.  Nothing beats the scene with the seagulls saying “Mine!”...

I Am Bruce Lee is a documentary on legendary martial artist Bruce Lee.  While I would welcome a good documentary on Bruce Lee, this trailer seems to give the impression that it is filled with interviews with current celebrities about Bruce Lee.  I don’t see how any of these people are relevant to telling the story of him.  It seems like the title should really be Interviews About Bruce Lee. “The amazing story of Bruce Lee, one of the most iconic human beings ever to enter the public consciousness. The film is a...

The City Dark is a documentary on light pollution, the disappearance of darkness from our daily lives, and how that affects us and the world around us.  I have been to Tanzania, and traveling to a remote area where no large city is near, gives new meaning to word dark.  If you shut off all the lights, you could honestly not what was five feet in front of you.  It is also nice to see the stars, and we often do not look up at night and see what we are missing. “THE CITY DARK chronicles the disappearance of darkness. The...

This is the second trailer for Casa de mi Padre, which appears to be a mostly Spanish film.  I wonder if Will Ferrell learned Spanish or just memorized his lines?  This is of course a comedy.  Other than Will Ferrell, the cast includes Diego Luna, Gael Garcia Bernal, Genesis Rodriguez, Nick Offerman, Efren Ramirez, and Adrian Martinez. “Armando Alvarez (Will Ferrell) has lived and worked on his father’s ranch in Mexico his entire life. As the ranch faces financial strains, Armando’s younger brother Raul...

W.E. is a combination of a period piece melded with a story in the present.  The focal point of the film is the scandalous relationship between Wallis Simpson and King Edward VIII (Edward).  He famously abdicated the throne to marry Wallis and the throne passed on to his younger brother Bertie who became king as King George VI.  A little of this story is told in last year’s The King’s Speech.  The way of telling the story, mixing the past with the present, very much reminds me of Possession which is told through...

Here is director Wes Anderson’s latest film, Moonrise Kingdom.  Like his other films (Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, The Darjeeling Limited), Moonrise Kingdom has an eclectic look and interesting humor.   Don’t make me define interesting humor.  The point is that I laughed.  His films are always a little on the odd side, but I guess that is one of his trademarks.  It is set in the 1960s and the film is lit in a way that makes it look like it was shot in the 1960s.  The film stars Bruce Willis, Edward Norton,...

 Detachment is a drama about a teacher who has some problems of his own, but comes to find out that his students and even his fellow teachers and administrators have problems as well.  Adrien Brody plays the main character, and I am eager to see if this film will bring him back into the spotlight.  He really does have some great acting chops, but no film since The Pianist has led him to critical acclaim like that one.  This film looks to be an emotional one with a fantastic cast as well as some new faces.  The trailer is...