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Trailers for Trailers: Super Bowl XLVI Movie Previews

Damon Houx — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:24:28 +0000

Are you ready for (some ads during) Football? If you love movies, but aren’t so crazy about sports, the Super Bowl has become a time where some of the biggest films of the year drop $3.5 Million dollars for thirty seconds of your attention. Summer blockbusters looking to build buzz and get people excited about the year in film. So much so that there are now teasers for these ads. Trailers for trailers. Here’s a round-up…

There are a number of film-related ads that aren’t for movies, some of which have already premiered. There’s already been some buzz about the terrible Ferris Bueller/Matthew Broderick car commercial (which we already wrote about), but this year we’re also getting more Volkswagen Star Wars ads. Check out the latest:

And here’s a Teaser for the Transformers 3-D ride:

Then there’s a spot for Sacha Baron Cohen‘s The Dictator:

There’s also a new trend – as I mentioned – of teasing the teaser, so there are a number of ten second excerpts from some of the big trailers of the day. These are the ones that will hopefully get people stoked to see these movies. First up is the biggest question mark. John Carter:

And then there’s Battleship:

And Finally, The Avengers:

These full spots will be hitting on Sunday and we’ll have updates throughout the game.

Who are you rooting for this Super Bowl: The Avengers or Battleship?

Trailer: Sacha Baron Cohen’s ‘The Dictator’

traviswoods — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:50:21 +0000

Another year, another Sacha Baron Cohen comedy. After bringing the world such characters as Ali G, Borat, and Brüno, Cohen has returned with a new film, Unlike his previous two, The Dictator does not play as a pseudo comedy; rather, the film seems to be playing it fairly straight (or, as straight as it can be with a madman like Cohen at the helm). That said, despite a few good gags, the trailer seems to fall a little flat, and is more reminiscent of a late period Mike Myers flop like The Love Guru rather than a modern comedy classic like Bruno. After the jump, you can decide.

Take a look at the two minute trailer below, maybe you’ll find it a little funnier than we did:

As you can see, the trailer seems like one clever joke stretched out far too broadly to retain any real level of edge or comedy. While a few good lines are apparent (“America—the birthplace of AIDS!”), Cohen’s film about a foreign dictator coming to America seems surprisingly bland from a comedian as risk-taking and edgy as Cohen. Oh well—maybe it’s just a case in which the darkest, most edgy material was simply too risqué for the trailer and had to be saved for the film. Let’s hope so.

What did you think of the trailer?

Source: /Film

Hugo: Movie Review

Damon Houx — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:00:34 +0000

One of the side effects of Martin Scorsese being one of America’s greatest living directors is that every new picture is viewed under the magnifying glass of greatness. Is Hugo another in a line of great movies, or is it a muddled attempt at trying to do something out of his reach? Is it an old man picture, with modest pleasures but a looser grasp? Those seem to be the categories the film’s critics slotted the film into, with many adults deciding that Scorsese failed at directing a film for children, to which the only evidence is anecdotal. But the film is good, possibly great (time will tell), and the most engaging and engaged picture Scorsese has made in a while.

The Players:

Director: Martin Scorsese
Writers: John Logan
Starring: Asa Butterfield, Chloë Grace Moretz , Jude Law, Sacha Baron Cohen, Ben Kingsley, Emily Mortimer
Original Music by: Howard Shore
Cinematography by: Robert Richardson

The Plot:

Hugo Cabret (Butterfield) is an orphan who lives in a Paris train station where he gets his independence by making sure all the clocks are still working. He meets George (Kingsley) – a toymaker – when he’s caught stealing parts. Hugo has entered into thievery mostly to stay alive, but also to repair the automaton that his late father (Law) rescued, which he thinks holds a secret his father wants him to have. It will only work with a key, one he finds around the neck of fast friend Isabelle (Moretz), and the ward of George. George and Hugo bond over Hugo’s gift for repair, but George holds many secrets that he and Isabelle help to unravel.

The Good:

Martin Scorsese: Being known as a master director helps attune one’s awareness. Which begs the rose question about any other name. This doesn’t feel as distinctly “Marty” as Casino, but he’s also played with a certain austerity before in pictures like Age of Innocence, so this isn’t such a stretch. But from the opening tracking shot (with digital assist) to the wooshing camera around Hugo’s workplace, Scorsese cues the viewer to pay attention early on, and shows that he’s in complete control. And there’s something to be said for a director with vision, in an era where many filmmakers fall back on masters and TV framing. But with Scorsese, you expect nothing less.
For the Love of Cinema: Though the IMDb ruins it, there is a reveal later in the picture about one of the characters who was involved in silent cinema. The film then turns into a story about the origins of film, and the role this character played in shaping cinematic fantasies. And though Hugo is much more grounded than that work, it communicates the joy of that cinema just the same, and how movies can be escapist in the best possible sense. In that way Hugo is a better appreciation of the silent era (and loves it more) than The Artist.
Gentle Journey: The story of an orphan who seeks to get closer to lost parents is familiar terrain of young adult literature, and of animated cinema (how many Disney films feature dead parents?) And though that is the starting point, the film creates a microcosm world in the train station. There’s the nasty-seeming cop (Cohen), who is ashamed of his wounded leg, but wants to romance a flower seller (Mortimer). There’s an older couple who fancy each other, but her dog keeps biting him. And then there’s the old book seller (Christopher Lee), whose frightening exterior reveals a much warmer heart. In that way Hugo is about the harmony that comes from a happy community, and this may be Scorsese’s warmest film. And though some of his attempts at a period or genre mimicry don’t work perfectly (New York, New York and Cape Fear come to mind), Scorsese nails this one.

The Bad:

Indifference: The worst thing about this film is that it’s not going very wide this weekend, and it doesn’t appear to have been marketed that strongly. It’s a weird film in that it takes its time (kids films that aren’t Potter-ish run around 100 minutes, this is over two hours), but it’s also a very interesting film that can’t be pigeon-holed readily. It is an orphan’s adventure, but then it becomes something more. If Martin Scorsese had directed a gangster picture, it would open big and people would be raring to watch, but because he’s directing a kids film, it’s possible this could get lost in the Holiday shuffle.

Overall:

Scorsese’s love of cinema glows bright throughout Hugo, but that’s not the only reason why it charms. There’s heart and characters, comedy and adventure, all of which work well. Hugo is an ode to both assembled families and silent films, Hugo is a heartfelt love letter.

Rating: 9/10

Hugo opens November 23.

Trailer:

Sacha Baron Cohen Up for Django Unchained

Damon Houx — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 01:08:19 +0000

Sacha Baron Cohen is a chameleon, so it’s no surprise that Quentin Tarantino has taken a liking to the actor, and according to Variety, Cohen is in “final talks” to appear in Tarantino’s latest Django Unchained. He’d be joining cast members Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Samuel L. Jackson in QT’s western opus.

According to Variety it’s a small but important role, and as Jonah Hill recently mentioned being unable to appear in the film, so it’s likely the same part. Casting has been steady for the last month or two, with the film filling out nicely. Django Unchained is scheduled to start shooting any day now.

Cohen made a name for himself in England with Da Ali G Show, where he played three characters (Ali G, Borat and Bruno), all of whom have had their own spin off movies. The show moved to America, and by the time his film Borat was released, that character and the film became a phenomenon. But his ability to disappear into characters made sure that he wasn’t defined by these comic characters, and he’s been gathering a great career in supporting work in films like Sweeney Todd and Hugo, though he recently wrapped a starring role in the film The Dictator, which he also co-wrote.

Who would you like to see added to the Django Unchained cast?

New Trailer for Martin Scorsese’s Hugo

Damon Houx — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:33:54 +0000

Martin Scorsese‘s children’s movie Hugo is starting to build good word of mouth after a New York screening. The first trailer was a little more slapsticky and was selling the film more to children than film fans, and it seemed to suggest a lesser film, but it looks like the film is better than that, and the new trailer sells the scale and wonder. Check it out…

Asa Butterfield and Chloë Grace Moretz star as children in the middle of an adventure with Butterfield’s Hugo Cabret trying to get closer to his father (Jude Law) and his robot invention. Where the first trailer played up the presence of Sacha Baron Cohen and his station conductor, who seems a riff on Inspector Clouseau. Now there’s more of the old genius character played by Ben Kingsley.

Again, word is good. There’s no telling if it’s going to be an Oscar contender, but Scorsese’s last couple films have been so mixed, it would be nice to see him hit something out of the park. I like this trailer, and can see how the other trailer was more of a bait and switch (it was attached to Harry Potter). We’ll know for sure come November 23, when the film is released.

What was the last Martin Scorsese film you unabashedly loved?

First Look: Sacha Baron Cohen in Hugo Cabret

Krystal Clark — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 21:03:35 +0000

Back in August we posted a photo of Sir Ben Kingsley on the set of his latest film, The Invention of Hugo Cabret. It’s directed by Martin Scorsese and marks the helmer’s first entry into the children’s genre and 3D filmmaking. Today on Facebook (via The Playlist) we got our first glance at another actor dressed in character from the film, Sacha Baron Cohen. We also have a new photo of Kingsley that shows him looking a bit aged beyond his years. Check it out…

The Invention of Hugo Cabret is a highly praised novel written by Brian Selznick that centers on a 12 year old orphan boy (Asa Butterfield) who lives within the walls of a train station. It follows his daily journeys as he interacts with several suspicious characters including a bitter old man (Kingsley), a bookish girl (Chloe Moretz), and a local station inspector (Cohen). Jude Law is also stars as Cabret’s father, while Emily Mortimer plays the station’s flower shop girl, Lisette, and Michael Stuhlbarg plays Rene Tabard, a film restorer.

Here’s the full photo of Cohen:

Here’s the full photo of Kingsley:

What do you think of Cohen’s look for the character? Is it how you imagined?

Sacha Baron Cohen to Play Freddie Mercury – Who’s Surprised?

Krystal Clark — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:14:53 +0000

Boom, boom, psssh. Boom, boom, psshh. We will, we will, rock you! Sing it! Now that we’ve got you hype off some vintage Queen are you ready for this? A Freddie Mercury biopic is on the way. The lead singer of the group who was known for his signature fashion and songwriting skills is headed to the big screen — via Sacha Baron Cohen.

According to AP, Cohen just signed on to play Mercury in a film being penned by Peter Morgan who wrote The Queen (seriously, no pun intended). The story will span the founding of the band in 1971 by Mercury, guitarist Brian May, bassist John Deacon and drummer Roger Taylor and peak at the 1985 Live Aid concert in London. Mercury died in 1991 due to complications from the AIDS virus.

The film is currently untitled but we do know that it will feature some of Queen’s biggest hits including “We Are the Champions,” “We Will Rock You” and “Bohemian Rhapsody.” The best thing about the project is the fact that it has the surviving band members support. Brian May said the choice of Cohen “will probably be a shock to a lot of people, but he’s been talking with us for a long time.”

It’s not a shock to me. They have a lot of the same features, body type, and hair. All he needs are some aviator glasses and some short shorts and he’s good. I can get behind this.

I couldn’t let this post go without putting in a video. Check out Queen in action performing “We Will Rock You.”

What do you think of Cohen playing Mercury in the biopic?

Sacha Baron Cohen, Ben Kingsley Join Hugo Cabret

Krystal Clark — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:40:36 +0000

Sacha Baron Cohen may still be stewing over a supporting role in Men in Black 3, but according to Deadline Hollywood he’s already got a part in Martin Scorsese’s latest project. The Oscar winning director has been working on a live action adaptation of the children’s novel, The Invention of Hugo Cabret, and he plans on bringing Cohen, and Shutter Island co-star Ben Kingsley along for the ride.

The Invention of Hugo Cabret is a highly praised novel written by Brian Selznick that centers on a 12 year old orphan boy who lives within the walls of a train station. It follows his daily journeys as he interacts with several suspicious characters including a bitter old man and a bookish girl. The story will take place in 1930’s Paris, and we’re hearing that Cohen will play the station inspector, while Kingsley stars as “George Melies, the famous silent filmmaker who plays a pivotal role in the film.”

This project will mark a rare crossover for Scorsese into the children’s genre of film, and it sounds like he has his heart set on making this the best adaptation it can be. Cabret definitely has a built in audience and plenty of critical acclaim. The trick is getting that magic to transfer onto the big screen without pissing off any of its faithful fans. I think Marty can pull it off though.

What do you think of the cast for Hugo Cabret? Do you think Martin Scorsese will be able to successfully adapt the film?

Sacha Baron Cohen or Jemaine Clement For Men in Black 3?

Krystal Clark — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:15:58 +0000

Sacha Baron Cohen and Jemaine Clement are both comedic geniuses in their own right but only one of them can fill the role as the “funny guy” in the upcoming Men in Black sequel, MIB 3. According to a report from Bloody Disgusting the actors are in the running to star as a character named Yaz in the Columbia Pictures production.

As we reported earlier, Josh Brolin is still in negotiations to co-star in the film alongside Will Smith, and the studio is seriously starting to stack up the rest of the cast. Cohen and Clement’s involvement hasn’t been confirmed but when they finalize that info you’ll be the first ones to know. Men in Black 3 has a screenplay written by Etan Cohen (Tropic Thunder) and was originally set for a spring production start date, which has unfortunately been pushed back.

If I had to choose between Cohen and Clement, the latter would be my pick. We all know that Cohen is a talented actor, writer, and he’s got a Golden Globe to his credit but Clement is just as funny. He was amazing on the HBO series “Flight of the Conchords” and in the little seen flick, Gentlemen Broncos. He’s a great performer who deserves his shot in the spotlight. Plus, he wouldn’t be a distraction as another “big name” starring in the film.

Who do you think should land the part of Yaz? Are you Team Cohen or Team Clement?

Brüno Deleted Pete Rose Scene

Krystal Clark — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:11:23 +0000

It’s hard to believe that the majority of the summer’s most talked about releases are already hitting DVD shelves. Sacha Baron Cohen‘s latest character driven venture Bruno, hit domestic theaters back in July and the marketing for its home release is already in full swing. One of the many extras that will be featured on the Bruno DVD is an awkward extended scene with baseball legend, Pete Rose.

Find out what Pete and Bruno were up to in this deleted clip…

What happened to Pete Rose? A lot apparently, but that’s neither here nor there. After seeing this scene, you get a better understanding of why Bruno didn’t fare as well at theaters compared to Borat. Nothing against Sacha, but something just isn’t there comically. This is an alternate scene not included in the film, but will available as bonus material on the Brüno Blu-Ray™ Hi-Def and DVD which debuts November 17, 2009 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

Can you believe it will be hitting shelves in less than two weeks? Where did the time go? Remember when movies came out on VHS eight months after the fact? This definitely isn’t the nineties anymore.

What do you think of the deleted scene from Bruno? Is it funny or not?

Terrorist Leader Upset with Bruno

Mali Elfman — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:22:08 +0000

Surprise, surprise someone else is pissed off at Sacha Baron Cohen for the way that they were portrayed in his film Bruno… why is this news, because it’s a terrorist leader. Or so we think. According to Cohen, apparently terrorists are hard to find!

WND is reporting that the man called a terrorist in the film, Ayman Abu Aita, served in the Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigades from 2000 until 2003, but was reformed after two years in an Israeli prison for an accusation that he was involved in a shooting. Aita is now offended by Bruno and is saying that he was lied to…

“[Baron Cohen] said this was a film going to help the Palestinian cause,” Aita told WND. “When I heard (four days ago) what this film was about I really didn’t believe it.”

Aita is now thinking about pursuing legal actions against Cohen. Below we get to see a video of Sacha Baron Cohen as…. SACHA BARON COHEN on Letterman talking about his experience with Aita….

Aita, however, says that the interview “took place at a private section of a popular restaurant called Everest in the town of Beit Jala, which is in a section in the West Bank under Israeli control and that he does not carry any weapons and Palestinians are not allowed to bring weapons into Beit Jala.”

He added that “he does not have a bodyguard. The second individual who showed up with him for the interview with Baron Cohen, he said, was Sammy Awad, the American manager of the Holy Land Trust.”

I have to say, this is not the least bit surprising to me. The chances if Cohen sitting down with a REAL active terrorist is impossible, because like he said “they’re hard to find,” and if he could find them, so could someone else. I still think it’s an amazing scene to watch. Given the situation that Cohen was in, the city he was in, and the outfit he was wearing, he still took a huge risk. The point is not that any of this is REAL but that he and more importantly WE believed it might be real and went with it.

It is sad that Aita was duped by Bruno, but he’ll probably win a lawsuit and get a ton of money.

If you’re interested, Cohen does do a quick change and re-appear on the show as Bruno. Check it out below…

It’s interesting to see him change so quickly from one to the other. He’s so incredibly NOT Bruno with his thick accent and demeanor, it’s amazing to see how “on” he can be in a moments notice.

Box Office Predictions: Will Bruno Be No. 1?

Laura Aguirre — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:37:19 +0000

Bruno has waited long enough to make his debut on the big screen — the time has come for Sacha Baron Cohen‘s Bruno to take over the box office.

With Transformers going on its third week — the robot-hype is finally settling down, there shouldn’t be too much competition from the film. Ice Age on the other hand is still going strong in theaters and it will definitely be attracting all of those who think that Bruno is too offensive. Yet, odds are that Bruno’s dramatic premiere entrances, outrages photos and even his stunt with Eminem at the MTV Movie Awards, will surely get him a number one spot.

Cohen’s last film Borat ranked at number one on opening weekend, making $26.5 million even though it opened in only 837 theaters in the United States. Bruno will be opening in 2,756 theaters.

The LA Times reports that the studio opened Bruno on Wednesday in Australia, Belgium and New Zealand, and that the film grossed more than Borat in all three countries for a total of $1.6 million.

Another film opening this weekend is Fox‘s low-budget comedy I Love You, Beth Cooper, which hasn’t really sparked that much interest from the boys and girls. Also in theaters is Michael Mann‘s Public Enemies which opened last weekend and debuted at number three.

None of these films stand a chance against Bruno — a film that has been advertised over and over again. So go on and head to the theaters, Bruno opened today and it is one outrages, insulting, and hilarious movie.

Do you think any film stands a chance against Bruno?

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