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Trailer Trash: Paging…Oscar Season

Chick 1 says:never-let-me-go

It’s a bit early for Oscar season.  There are still a few big summer movies due out yet.  But it is time for the trailers for upcoming Oscar bait to start hitting.  Here are a couple that look intriguing. Read more

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Chick 1 in Trailer Trash 148 Comments

Review: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Chick 2 says:The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is very curious indeed.  What was once a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald perhaps should have stayed a short story, or at least been a shorter version of a movie.  Born with an unknown ailment (perhaps brought on by a clock that ticks backwards) that causes him to age backwards, Button (played by Brad Pitt) begins his life as an infant eighty-year old man not expected to live.  Read more

Posted on December 28, 2008 by Chick 1 in Reviews, The 2000s 59 Comments

I Can’t Wait: Holiday Movies

Chick 1 says:

Having wandered through the first round of holiday movies with varying enjoyment, the start of December seemed to bring a lull in good films.  Seems that dry spell may end on Friday.

The Tale of Despereauxdespereaux1

This little fairy tale starring Matthew Broderick as the tiny mouse Despereaux and Emma Watson as Princess Pea, looks absolutely delightful.  Beautiful animation, fun cast, and a sweet story.  Opens Dec 19th.  See the trailer here. Read more

Posted on December 16, 2008 by Chick 1 in I Can't Wait! 187 Comments