Welcome to this week’s “Preview Reel” column, wherein we look at the week’s upcoming wide-release movies. Ocean’s 8 enjoyed a solid opening as it walked away with a franchise best $41.5 million first weekend haul, but its reign atop the box office is likely to be a short-lived one. Disney and Pixar’s long-awaited sequel to their tale of a family of super heroes, Incredibles 2, hits theaters almost...[Read More]
The summer movie season continues this week with the releases of Finding Dory and Central Intelligence. In the meantime, the latest Trailer Trashin’ column takes a look at the first teaser trailer for Disney’s upcoming animated film Moana. Premise: In ancient Oceania in the South Pacific, the young princess Moana Waialiki (voice of Auli’i Cravalho) is a born navigator who sets sail in search of a ...[Read More]
It’s the last week of February, dear readers, and the Academy Awards are this Sunday. Unfortunately, I haven’t seen Deadpool yet, but I plan to do so as soon as possible. In the meantime, this week’s new Trailer Trashin’ column takes a look at the teaser for Disney’s upcoming remake of Pete’s Dragon. Premise: For years, old wood carver Mr. Meacham (Robert Redford) has delighted local children with...[Read More]