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...

This is what we have all been waiting for, the “SXSW Features Line Up” with a big surprise of 21 Jump Street as the centerpiece for the event. SXSW 2012 is looking bigger than ever and below is the offical press release regarding the 2012 film slate. Enjoy! SXSW FILM ANNOUNCES 2012 FEATURES LINEUP 21 JUMP STREET TO SCREEN AS CENTERPIECE BIG EASY EXPRESS WILL CLOSE THE FEST   Austin, Texas – February 1, 2012 – The South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Conference and Festival is thrilled to announce the features lineup...

It’s that time of year again, folks: The Super Bowl for movie lovers! The 84th Academy Awards are Sunday, February 26 and your pals at Scene-Stealersand Lost in Reviews are hosting the coolest movie party in Kansas City. This is your chance to walk the red carpet, see Hollywood’s best and worst dressed, watch the Academy Awards broadcast with a bunch of other film nerds, drink to your heart’s content, and try to best the rest of KC by picking the most winners correctly on your ballot! The winner gets a cash prize and all runners...

Podcast: Play in new window | Download On this episode of the Almost Locals Only podcast John and Shannon give their reviews of the Liam Nesson staring The Grey. They also discuss A Dangerous Method and this Tuesday’s Academy Award nominations, and the snubs that always come every year with them. Show notes (podcast recorded Thursday January 26, run time 39mins 36 sec. Intro Music “Fluorescent Grey Deerhunter Fluorescent Grey Outro music “A Method” TV on the Radio Return to Cookie Mountain) You...

Podcast: Play in new window | Download On this episode of the Almost Locals Only podcast John, Shannon and Nat get together for the third year running to talk their favorite films of the year 2011. Great goodness that concession stands packed with snacks salty and sweet! Give the show a listen! Show notes (podcast recorded Wednesday January 18, run time 1hr 14mins Intro Music Nightcall Kavinsky & Lovefoxxx from the Drive (original motion picture soundtrack) Outro music “Put The Gun On The Floor” BigBlackDelta) John’s...

The 84th Academy Awards or The Oscars as they are more commonly referred to, are what it all comes down to; the last chance a movie has of being recognized for it’s greatness before being forgotten for 2012. Here are the 2012 Oscar nominations and below we have selected Lost In Reviews’ favorites for winners. We would love to hear your thoughts on the nominations. Who got snubbed, who should have been forgotten… BEST PICTURE The Artist (Who will win) The Descendents (Lost In Reviews’ pick) Extremely Loud & Incredibly...

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...