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Tag: daniel craig

trailers

Back to The Life: LOGAN LUCKY Trailer

If Soderbergh can find inspiration again, perhaps there’s hope for all of us.

Posted on June 21, 2017July 3, 2017
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SPECTRE

How does a franchise follow one of the greatest chapters in its story? Evidently, by closing the book.

Posted on November 8, 2015November 18, 2015
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The Ghost Inside: SPECTRE Trailer

It has crumbled; he still stands tall.

Posted on April 1, 2015April 7, 2015
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SKYFALL

“That which we are, we are…
One equal temper of heroic hearts,
Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will
To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.”

Posted on November 12, 2012November 17, 2012
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THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN

Steven Spielberg harnesses the potential of 3-D filmmaking, and uses it to lead us on the adventure of a lifetime.

Posted on December 21, 2011December 26, 2011
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THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO

It’s time to return to the land of ice and snow, for a tale of men who hate women. This time though, it’s David Fincher’s turn to take the wheel.

Posted on December 20, 2011December 26, 2011
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COWBOYS & ALIENS

Could the on-screen pairing of James Bond and Indiana Jones possibly deliver the joy of either franchise?

Posted on July 31, 2011September 28, 2014
trailers

The Song Remains The Same (THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO Trailer)

As a general rule, I tend not to over-analyze trailers. They are seldom created by the film’s director, and can easily present very different ideas … Read More ›

Posted on June 8, 2011August 3, 2011
trailers

Eye Candy (TINTIN: THE SECRET OF THE UNICORN Teaser)

I get the suspicion this film will have a slight uphill climb (mo-cap always seems to these days), but it’s a Spielberg film so I’m … Read More ›

Posted on May 18, 2011November 8, 2012
trailers

Goin’ Out West (COWBOYS & ALIENS Trailer)

Happy Turkey Day to all my American brethren! May your day be filled with food, family and football…with as little stress and drama as possible. … Read More ›

Posted on November 25, 2010August 8, 2011
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QUANTUM OF SOLACE

007 returns to give his enemies a better view to a kill.

Posted on November 22, 2008November 7, 2015
dvd doubleback

THE GOLDEN COMPASS

Quite often when I finish watching a movie based on a book, I find myself wanting to read the source material. This is quite true … Read More ›

Posted on August 18, 2008March 30, 2012

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