http://www.filmequals.com Every Opinion Matters Mon, 20 May 2013 23:07:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 filmequalshttp://feedburner.google.com http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/20/kate-hudson-and-mandy-patinkin-join-zach-braffs-wish-i-was-there/ http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/20/kate-hudson-and-mandy-patinkin-join-zach-braffs-wish-i-was-there/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 23:07:36 +0000 Jordan Magrath http://www.filmequals.com/?p=71757 News broke a couple weeks ago of Zach Braff’s Kickstarter campaign to raise money for a follow-up to his directorial debut (Garden State). He quickly raised the $2 million and has now secured financing for the film. Last week, Mandy Patinkin (Showtime’s Homeland) signed on to the project. Josh Gad (Back to You) and Jim Parsons (CBS’ The Big Bang Theory) also boarded the project. [...]]]> http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/20/kate-hudson-and-mandy-patinkin-join-zach-braffs-wish-i-was-there/feed/ 0 http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/20/trailer-and-poster-for-cannes-blood-ties-starring-clive-owen-and-mila-kunis/ http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/20/trailer-and-poster-for-cannes-blood-ties-starring-clive-owen-and-mila-kunis/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 22:34:56 +0000 Jordan Magrath http://www.filmequals.com/?p=71749 The newest film by French director Guillaume Canet (Little White Lies), titled Blood Ties, released a trailer and poster with its current run at the Cannes Film Festival. With a great cast, including Clive Owen (Children of Men), Kila Kunis (Oz the Great and Powerful), Marion Cotillard (Rust and Bone), and Zoe Saldana (Star Trek Into Darkness), the film will release sometime in 2013 (hopefully). [...]]]> http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/20/trailer-and-poster-for-cannes-blood-ties-starring-clive-owen-and-mila-kunis/feed/ 0 http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/20/3-clips-and-9-pictures-for-dramedy-the-kings-of-summer-starring-nick-offerman/ http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/20/3-clips-and-9-pictures-for-dramedy-the-kings-of-summer-starring-nick-offerman/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 17:18:41 +0000 Jordan Magrath http://www.filmequals.com/?p=71737 In 11 days, Jordan Vogt-Roberts’ The Kings of Summer will release limitedly around the U.S. Previously titled Toy’s House, the dramedy stars Nick Offerman (NBC’s Parks and Recreation) and Alison Brie (NBC’s Community). However, the “real plot” revolves around three teenagers (Nick Robinson, Gabriel Basso, and Moises Arias) escaping into the wilderness. The Kings of Summer could turn out to be a lasting indie, something [...]]]> http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/20/3-clips-and-9-pictures-for-dramedy-the-kings-of-summer-starring-nick-offerman/feed/ 0 http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/20/the-simple-joy-of-the-feel-good-movie/ http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/20/the-simple-joy-of-the-feel-good-movie/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 15:55:56 +0000 Sabienna Bowman http://www.filmequals.com/?p=71716 Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about how my taste in films has shifted since college. When I was taking film classes I was a voracious consumer of cinema who never shied away from a movie challenge. I willingly watched Oldboy, Dogville and Festen despite their dark and disturbing subject matter. I whitenuckled my way through a screening of The Exorcist even though I suffered [...]]]> http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/20/the-simple-joy-of-the-feel-good-movie/feed/ 0 http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/20/another-one-liner-filled-anchorman-2-teaser-starring-will-ferrell/ http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/20/another-one-liner-filled-anchorman-2-teaser-starring-will-ferrell/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 15:00:48 +0000 Jordan Magrath http://www.filmequals.com/?p=71728 By the time the clock strikes midnight for the last time in 2013, we will have a new Anchorman movie. Anchorman 2 had a long road the big screen (technically it still is on the road) but I’m just happy we’re getting a sequel in the first place. The news crew, played by Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, and David Koechner (Talladega Nights), will [...]]]> http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/20/another-one-liner-filled-anchorman-2-teaser-starring-will-ferrell/feed/ 0 http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/17/lots-of-dancing-in-teaser-trailer-for-rio-2/ http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/17/lots-of-dancing-in-teaser-trailer-for-rio-2/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 19:03:58 +0000 Jordan Magrath http://www.filmequals.com/?p=71698 20th Century Fox’s sequel to 2011′s Rio, simply titled Rio 2, debuted its first teaser recently. It features a whole lot of dancing animals. True to the “teaser” part, it doesn’t give any hints about the upcoming plot. I, though, can tell you its about Blu (voiced by Jesse Eisenberg) and Jewel (voiced by Anne Hathaway) as they struggle to raise their children. Blu likes [...]]]> http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/17/lots-of-dancing-in-teaser-trailer-for-rio-2/feed/ 0 http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/17/star-trek-into-darkness-movie-review/ http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/17/star-trek-into-darkness-movie-review/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 17:07:56 +0000 Jordan Magrath http://www.filmequals.com/?p=71648 Stereotypes exist for a reason. Although I’m obviously using the term in a much less serious way than, say, social stereotypes, there still are movie stereotypes. Star Trek Into Darkness is bound to be pre-judged under two common stereotypes: science fiction and big budget blockbuster. Unfamiliar (read: ignorant) folks would say J.J. Abrams’ film looks good but has less substance. These folks couldn’t be further [...]]]> http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/17/star-trek-into-darkness-movie-review/feed/ 0 http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/17/go-big-or-go-extinct-with-bombastic-new-trailer-for-pacific-rim/ http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/17/go-big-or-go-extinct-with-bombastic-new-trailer-for-pacific-rim/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 16:00:31 +0000 Caroline Preece http://www.filmequals.com/?p=71692 We get the impression that Guillermo del Toro’s upcoming robot wars sci-fi, Pacific Rim has embraced it’s silliness over the course of the promotional run, with this latest trailer not only repeating the now infamous “cancelling the apocalypse” trick, but also adding over the top taglines that will surely get a certain section of the geek crowd very, very excited. Starring Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba, [...]]]> http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/17/go-big-or-go-extinct-with-bombastic-new-trailer-for-pacific-rim/feed/ 0 http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/17/the-english-teacher-movie-review/ http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/17/the-english-teacher-movie-review/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 15:30:43 +0000 Jordan Magrath http://www.filmequals.com/?p=71604 It might sound like a broken record when I bring up characters and how much they mean to a story. However, even besides characters, every good movie/story needs a good conflict. Without conflict, it simply isn’t a story. Or at least a compelling story. Looking at Craig Zisk’s The English Teacher, characters and conflict both work against a movie with a decent cast. The movie [...]]]> http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/17/the-english-teacher-movie-review/feed/ 0 http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/17/from-above-the-world-of-cars-comes-the-first-wordless-trailer-for-planes/ http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/17/from-above-the-world-of-cars-comes-the-first-wordless-trailer-for-planes/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 15:30:34 +0000 Caroline Preece http://www.filmequals.com/?p=71686 Originally intended to be a straight-to-DVD cash-in for Pixar’s most successful franchise, ‘Cars’, pseudo spin-off Planes will be landing in cinemas this summer. The first, frankly over-long and over-confident, trailer for the movie has emerged online and, without a word spoken, it’s still unclear why anyone should hand over the price of a theater ticket for this. Starring the voice talents of Dane Cook, Stacy [...]]]> http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/17/from-above-the-world-of-cars-comes-the-first-wordless-trailer-for-planes/feed/ 0 http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/17/more-dialogue-in-new-clip-for-before-midnight-starring-ethan-hawke/ http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/17/more-dialogue-in-new-clip-for-before-midnight-starring-ethan-hawke/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 15:15:11 +0000 Jordan Magrath http://www.filmequals.com/?p=71676 For those unfamiliar with Richard Linklater’s two films Before Sunrise and Before Sunset, you may not like the newest clip for the next sequel Before Midnight. For those familiar (like me), you will probably eat it up. Before Midnight will take place nine years after Sunset and continue to develop Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Celine’s (Julie Delpy) relationship through words. In the previous movies, these [...]]]> http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/17/more-dialogue-in-new-clip-for-before-midnight-starring-ethan-hawke/feed/ 0 http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/17/new-poster-for-sozzled-rom-com-drinking-buddies-with-olivia-wilde-and-jake-johnson/ http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/17/new-poster-for-sozzled-rom-com-drinking-buddies-with-olivia-wilde-and-jake-johnson/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 15:00:58 +0000 Caroline Preece http://www.filmequals.com/?p=71682 Rom-com season is just around the corner and one of the more star-studded efforts, Drinking Buddies, has released its first poster. The film follows two co-workers at a brewery who, despite having a classic will they/won’t they friendship, are both in relationships with outsiders. The film debuted at SXSW earlier in the year. Starring Olivia Wilde and Jake Johnson as the central couple and Ron [...]]]> http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/17/new-poster-for-sozzled-rom-com-drinking-buddies-with-olivia-wilde-and-jake-johnson/feed/ 0 http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/17/movies-in-theaters-this-friday-may-17-2013-star-trek-into-darkness-black-rock-francis-ha-and-more/ http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/17/movies-in-theaters-this-friday-may-17-2013-star-trek-into-darkness-black-rock-francis-ha-and-more/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 15:00:35 +0000 Jordan Magrath http://www.filmequals.com/?p=71634 May has been loaded with huge movies. And we still have the big 3-day holiday weekend next week! Iron Man 3 started it off, then The Great Gatsby released last weekend. Starting yesterday, J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek Into Darkness lands in theaters. Into Darkness adds Benedict Cumberbatch (BBC’s Sherlock) to an already impressive returning cast, including Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto (as the tried and [...]]]> http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/17/movies-in-theaters-this-friday-may-17-2013-star-trek-into-darkness-black-rock-francis-ha-and-more/feed/ 0 http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/17/casting-net-bruce-willis-joins-expiration-reese-witherspoon-joins-inherent-vice-and-chloe-grace-moretzasa-butterfield-join-the-white-circus/ http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/17/casting-net-bruce-willis-joins-expiration-reese-witherspoon-joins-inherent-vice-and-chloe-grace-moretzasa-butterfield-join-the-white-circus/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 14:44:10 +0000 Jordan Magrath http://www.filmequals.com/?p=71681 I’ve got some casting tidbits for you this fine Friday morning. Keep reading… Bruce Willis has signed on to play a hitman trying to cure himself after being poisoned. The film is called Expiration and it’s currently directorless. Other casting and release date news isn’t available either. (Source: Collider) Reese Witherspoon (Sweet Home Alabama) has joined Paul Thomas Anderson’s (The Master) Inherent Vice in an [...]]]> http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/17/casting-net-bruce-willis-joins-expiration-reese-witherspoon-joins-inherent-vice-and-chloe-grace-moretzasa-butterfield-join-the-white-circus/feed/ 0 http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/16/vin-diesel-returns-for-more-in-first-trailer-for-riddick/ http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/16/vin-diesel-returns-for-more-in-first-trailer-for-riddick/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 23:24:39 +0000 Caroline Preece http://www.filmequals.com/?p=71650 Vin Diesel might currently be enjoying success with the latest installment in the ‘Fast and Furious’ franchise, but he hasn’t forgotten the character that made his name. Hence the first full trailer for Riddick, the latest attempt to reinvigorate the series that began with ‘Pitch Black’ thirteen years ago. It’s not looking like the instant hit this franchise really needs following ‘Chronicles of Riddick’, but [...]]]> http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/16/vin-diesel-returns-for-more-in-first-trailer-for-riddick/feed/ 0 http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/16/a-bunch-of-academy-award-winners-go-to-vegas-in-last-vegas-teaser/ http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/16/a-bunch-of-academy-award-winners-go-to-vegas-in-last-vegas-teaser/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 22:10:08 +0000 Jordan Magrath http://www.filmequals.com/?p=71643 There’s no place like Sin City, right? We see Vegas all the time in the movies, especially nowadays (thank you The Hangover). Last Vegas is putting a twist on Vegas, though, and the “last” is there because this could very well be all of the characters’ last time in Sin City. Why? Because they’re all wrinkly old men. As an audience, we couldn’t choose four [...]]]> http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/16/a-bunch-of-academy-award-winners-go-to-vegas-in-last-vegas-teaser/feed/ 0 http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/16/casting-news-philip-seymour-hoffman-in-gods-pocket-and-samuel-l-jackson-in-barely-legal/ http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/16/casting-news-philip-seymour-hoffman-in-gods-pocket-and-samuel-l-jackson-in-barely-legal/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 15:00:48 +0000 Jordan Magrath http://www.filmequals.com/?p=71600 I’ve compiled two pieces of casting news for you, which are highlighted below: Philip Seymour Hoffman (The Master) has joined John Slattery’s (AMC’s Mad Men) feature directorial debut God’s Pocket. The plot features Mickey (Hoffman) as he tries to cover up his stepson’s death. According to the press release, “Mickey finds himself stuck in a life and death struggle between a body he can’t bury, [...]]]> http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/16/casting-news-philip-seymour-hoffman-in-gods-pocket-and-samuel-l-jackson-in-barely-legal/feed/ 0 http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/16/twenty-last-minute-photos-of-j-j-abrams-star-trek-into-darkness/ http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/16/twenty-last-minute-photos-of-j-j-abrams-star-trek-into-darkness/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 14:39:33 +0000 Jordan Magrath http://www.filmequals.com/?p=71608 Technically releasing this morning at 12:01, Star Trek Into Darkness will be in theaters starting today. In preparation, I have uploaded twenty photos. You can view them below. J.J. Abrams’ Into Darkness returns Chris Pine (as Captain Kirk), Zachary Quinto (as Spock), and Zoe Saldana (as Nyota) while adding Benedict Cumberbatch (BBC’s Sherlock). Plotwise, it sees Captain Kirk’s struggles (again) to make it as a [...]]]> http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/16/twenty-last-minute-photos-of-j-j-abrams-star-trek-into-darkness/feed/ 0 http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/15/angsty-trailer-and-poster-for-sundance-comedy-the-way-way-back-with-steve-carell/ http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/15/angsty-trailer-and-poster-for-sundance-comedy-the-way-way-back-with-steve-carell/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 22:47:11 +0000 Jordan Magrath http://www.filmequals.com/?p=71595 “We’ve all been there.” Ain’t that the truth. Growing up definitely has its ups and downs. In the upcoming comedy The Way, Way Back, 14-year-old Duncan (played Liam James) is doing the growing up. What is the solution to overcoming his insecurities and awkwardness? Befriending a kooky water park manager (played by Sam Rockwell) of course! The Way, Way Back is written and directed by [...]]]> http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/15/angsty-trailer-and-poster-for-sundance-comedy-the-way-way-back-with-steve-carell/feed/ 0 http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/15/see-shailene-woodleys-initiation-in-2-stills-from-divergent/ http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/15/see-shailene-woodleys-initiation-in-2-stills-from-divergent/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 22:28:58 +0000 Jordan Magrath http://www.filmequals.com/?p=71589 Neil Burger’s (Limitless) next film, Divergent, released two images that both highlight Shailene Woodley’s (The Descendants) initiation. For those unfamiliar with the premise, the story takes place in the future where everyone is divided into different factions. One of them, called Divergent, is for the people who don’t fit into the other factions. Woodley will play the main character (Tris Prior) and she is, you [...]]]> http://www.filmequals.com/2013/05/15/see-shailene-woodleys-initiation-in-2-stills-from-divergent/feed/ 0