Mark Vader Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 The Oscar race is in full gear as 2015 starts a new year of movies. While the studios keep jousting for the little gold statue, they also release their less than spectacular offerings in the first month of the year, during what is known as the "Garbage Season" of movies. Who knows, there might be something worth watching. Right? Liam Neeson returns in "Taken 3". Ex-government operative Bryan Mills is accused of a ruthless murder he never committed or witnessed. As he is tracked and pursued, Mills brings out his particular set of skills to find the true killer and clear his name. Also starring Forest Whitaker, Maggie Grace & Famke Janssen. Chris Hemsworth stars in "Blackhat". A furloughed convict and his American and Chinese partners hunt a high-level cybercrime network from Chicago to Los Angeles to Hong Kong to Jakarta. Also starring Viola Davis. Directed by Michael Mann. Johnny Depp is "Mortdecai". Juggling angry Russians, the British Mi5, and an international terrorist, debonair art dealer and part time rogue Charlie Mortdecai races to recover a stolen painting rumored to contain a code that leads to lost Nazi gold. Also starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Ewan McGregor & Olivia Munn. Kevin Costner & Octavia Spencer star in "Black or White". A grieving widower is drawn into a custody battle over his granddaughter, whom he helped raise her entire life. Jude Law stars in "Black Sea". In order to make good with his former employers, a submarine captain takes a job with a shadowy backer to search the depths of the Black Sea for a submarine rumored to be loaded with gold. Karl Urban & James Marsden star in "The Loft". Five married guys conspire to secretly share a penthouse loft in the city--a place where they can carry out hidden affairs and indulge in their deepest fantasies. But the fantasy becomes a nightmare when they discover the dead body of an unknown woman in the loft, and they realize one of the group must be involved. In "Strange Magic", Goblins, elves, fairies and imps, and their misadventures sparked by the battle over a powerful potion. Starring the voices of Evan Rachel Wood, Rachel Kelley, Kristin Chenoweth & Maya Rudolph. In "Paddington", A young Peruvian bear travels to London in search of a home. Finding himself lost and alone at Paddington Station, he meets the kindly Brown family, who offer him a temporary haven. Starring Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Julie Walters & Jim Broadbent. In "Project Almanac", A group of teens discover secret plans of a time machine, and construct one. However, things start to get out of control. Starring Amy Landecker, Sofia Black-D'Elia, Virginia Gardner & Jonny Weston. Jennifer Lopez stars in "The Boy Next Door". A newly divorced woman falls for a younger man who has recently moved in across the street from her, but their torrid affair soon takes a dangerous turn. Also starring Ryan Guzman, Kristin Chenoweth & John Corbett. Finally, Kevin Hart stars in "The Wedding Ringer". Two weeks shy of his wedding, a socially awkward guy enters into a charade by hiring the owner of a company that provides best men for grooms in need. Also starring Josh Gad, Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting & Affion Crockett. Calendar with Trailers. 1/9 "Taken 3": http://www.taken3movie.com/ 1/16 "The Wedding Ringer": http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/theweddingringer/ "Paddington": http://www.paddington.com/gb/the-movie/ "Blackhat": http://blackhat.legendary.com/ 1/23 "Strange Magic": http://strangemagic-thefilm.com/ "The Boy Next Door": http://www.theboynextdoorfilm.com/#all "Mortdecai": http://mortdecaithemovie.com/ "Black Sea": http://www.focusfeatures.com/black_sea 1/30 "Project Almanac": http://www.projectalmanac.com/ "The Loft": http://theloftthemovie.com/ "Black or White": http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi2606673689?ref_=ttvi_vi_imdb_8 That's all for now. I'll have the Independent Films posted later. Until then.....Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 What's your take on "American Sniper," Mark? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Finally, Kevin Hart stars in "The Wedding Ringer". Two weeks shy of his wedding, a socially awkward guy enters into a charade by hiring the owner of a company that provides best men for grooms in need. Also starring Josh Gad, Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting & Affion Crockett. This movie seems terrible. Besides the fact that it's just not realistic. Am I the only one that doesn't think Kevin Hart is that funny? I just find him kind of annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I love how there is a taken 3. That franchise is like a cult classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 This movie seems terrible. Besides the fact that it's just not realistic. Am I the only one that doesn't think Kevin Hart is that funny? I just find him kind of annoying. not a fan of all, Don't understand this hitch part 2 seems awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I love how there is a taken 3. That franchise is like a cult classic. The first one was good. I haven't seen 2 or 3. But I don't get how after the first movie, he wouldn't be a whole lot more protective of his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Liam Neeson returns in "Taken 3". Ex-government operative Bryan Mills is accused of a ruthless murder he never committed or witnessed. As he is tracked and pursued, Mills brings out his particular set of skills to find the true killer and clear his name. Also starring Forest Whitaker, Maggie Grace & Famke Janssen. well, I guess there is no need to see that movie as I know the plot and conclusion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 not a fan of all, Don't understand this hitch part 2 seems awful. A dating advice guru is more believable than paying for a best man. That's just weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixxxer Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Nothing beats a good submarine flick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 This movie seems terrible. Besides the fact that it's just not realistic. Am I the only one that doesn't think Kevin Hart is that funny? I just find him kind of annoying. I kind of agree. I don't think Kevin Hart is as funny as most people do. As for your annoying comment, look what annoying did for people like Adam Sandler & Will Ferrell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I kind of agree. I don't think Kevin Hart is as funny as most people do. As for your annoying comment, look what annoying did for people like Adam Sandler & Will Ferrell. I kind of like Adam Sandler and Will Ferrell. Granted watching them is more of a nostalgia thing now, and I watched them as a teenager. So maybe that's what Kevin Hart is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 What's your take on "American Sniper," Mark? Outstanding movie. Bradley Cooper gives his best performance ever, in my opinion. Not only does he look like Kyle, he also sounded like him too. The intensity of the movie reminded me of "The Hurt Locker". Clint Eastwood knows how to direct a movie. Very disappointed that he did not get an Oscar nomination. I like that they didn't portray Kyle as the "Perfect Patriot". He was a flawed person, and seeing him struggle with his life at home, was very sad. Also I have to mention Sienna Miller for her part as Kyle's wife. She was very good and her side of the story is just as important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 I will be curious if anyone sees Mordecai. I like Depp and Paltrow-- but the previews made this movie look like the worst movie ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 I kind of like Adam Sandler and Will Ferrell. Granted watching them is more of a nostalgia thing now, and I watched them as a teenager. So maybe that's what Kevin Hart is. The thing is, I can not watch 90 minutes of Sandler & Ferrell, they just got far too annoying. I really like the movie "Old School", because Ferrell is part of an ensemble and not the main focus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 I will be curious if anyone sees Mordecai. I like Depp and Paltrow-- but the previews made this movie look like the worst movie ever. Not I, I dislike Depp. Can't recall a movie of his that I enjoyed. Don't want to hijack the thread but thoughts on grand Budapest hotel? Just watched that. I enjoyed it immensely. What a cast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Not I, I dislike Depp. Can't recall a movie of his that I enjoyed. Don't want to hijack the thread but thoughts on grand Budapest hotel? Just watched that. I enjoyed it immensely. What a cast. It's funny-- there aren't a lot of Depp movies I like, yet I like him. I prefer the movies where he is more normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 Not I, I dislike Depp. Can't recall a movie of his that I enjoyed. Don't want to hijack the thread but thoughts on grand Budapest hotel? Just watched that. I enjoyed it immensely. What a cast. It's funny-- there aren't a lot of Depp movies I like, yet I like him. I prefer the movies where he is more normal. I like Depp, but ever since "Pirates of the Caribbean" it just seems like he does the same thing over and over again. I love "Edward Scissorhands", and I think "Ed Wood" is the best acting performance Depp has ever given. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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