Foxcatcher (NEW) and Rosewater Trailers

The suspense is killing me! It feels as though I've been waiting my whole life for the release of Bennett Miller's Foxcatcher, a story that's both local and iconic from my childhood, and all the studio continues to release are short teaser trailers. Steve Carell stars as John du Pont, a wealthy sponsor driven to recapture American glory in the sport of wresting. After he builds a first-class training facility and recruits a pair of gifted brothers, Mark and Dave Schultz (played by Channing Tatum and Mark Ruffalo, respectively), du Pont begins to display unusual behavior that leads to a shocki

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The Maze Runner

Film: The Maze RunnerStarring: Dylan O'Brien (The Internship), Will Poulter (We're the Millers) and Patricia Clarkson (Easy A)Director: Wes BallU.S. Release: September 19th, 2014 (Rated PG-13)Genre: ActionRuntime: 113 minutesYou can run, but you can't hide. The young adult novel craze has taken over mainstream film and, after staring far over the horizon, it's clear to see that there's no ending in sight. The latest adapted film from the genre, Wes Ball's The Maze Runner, serves as an unfortunate example of just how deeply entrenched our culture is in this teenage-driven phenomenon. In a dog-

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Nightcrawler and White Bird in a Blizzard Trailers

This Halloween screenwriter Dan Gilroy delivers his first directorial effort with the highly anticipated Nightcrawler. Appearing as a sadistic blend of American Psycho meets Drive, Jake Gyllenhaal stars as a young man who discovers the brutal realities of freelance crime journalism in Los Angeles and begins to do anything it takes to capture a great story. At first glance, Nightcrawler has all the makings of an anti-Oscar crowd-pleaser.Another Sundance selection arriving in theatres this Fall is Gregg Araki's adapted drama, White Bird in a Blizzard. Rising star Shailene Woodley

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St. Vincent and Rudderless Trailers

At the beginning of the month I chronicled the Fall Oscar Preview and one of the films I highlighted was Theodore Melfi's indie comedy St. Vincent. Bill Murray stars in the title role as a grumpy old war veteran who convinces his new single-mother neighbor (Melissa McCarthy) to let him babysit her young boy after he finds out he's broke. With hearty laughs and a potential drama-filled mentor story at its core, St. Vincent could be Bill Murray's chance to return to the Oscar spotlight.Yet another film out of this year's Sundance class due for an October release is actor William H. Macy's direc

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The Giver

Film: The GiverStarring: Brenton Thwaites (Oculus) and Jeff Bridges (Crazy Heart)Director: Phillip Noyce (Salt)Genre: Sci-Fi/DramaRuntime: 94 minutesFor all of the many passion projects floating around Hollywood, it's amazing to imagine that Jeff Bridges has spent nearly 20 years begging and pleading for an opportunity to play the title role in an adaptation of Lois Lowry's 1993 futuristic novel, The Giver. Finally, after decades of struggle and perseverance, the Acadamy Award Winning actor's wish has been granted. Yet, director Phillip Noyce's visually compelling finished product proves that

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Let's Be Cops

Film: Let's Be CopsStarring: Jake Johnson (Safety Not Guaranteed), Damon Wayans Jr. and Rob Riggle (21 Jump Street)Director: Luke Greenfield (The Girl Next Door)U.S. Release: August 13th, 2014 (Rated R)Genre: ComedyRuntime: 104 minutesBack in April when I ran a Summer Preview series, one of the films I outlined was Luke Greenfield's law enforcement comedy, Let's Be Cops. Considering Greenfield was at the helm for a guilty pleasure of mine, 2004's The Girl Next Door, and I've always admired Jake Johnson's work, I figured that if Damon Wayans Jr. was even half as funny as his father, we could h

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Remembering Robin Williams

By now we've all heard the shocking news surrounding Academy Award Winner Robin Williams. After battling multiple forms of addiction since the 1980s along with a recent bout of severe depression, Williams has allegedly taken his own life at the age of 63.As a lifelong admirer of his work, I've chosen to devote August's Movie List of the Month to fondly remembering one of Hollywood's greatest performers (click here for July's list). And although we've lost a true artist, Robin Williams will never be forgotten. Here's a look back at my favorite Robin Williams roles throughout his illustrious ca

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DVD Outlook: August 2014

As we steadily make our way through the final summer month and into the fall Oscar season, August appears to take a hit with the quality of its DVD releases. July proved to be a "down" month and August unfortunately follows suit. Here are my top 3 selections for the month as well as a brief list of other titles arriving to DVD and Video-On-Demand, but remember that none of these picks are of the "must-see" variety.Oculus - 3 stars out of 4 - (No review available)My most recommended title of the month was an early-year horror release that actually hit the festival circuit in late 2013 to what

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Kill the Messenger and The Theory of Everything Trailers

Earlier this week I previewed the upcoming Michael Cuesta film, Kill the Messenger, in the second part of my 2014 Oscar Preview. Jeremy Renner stars as Gary Webb, a reporter set on exposing the U.S. government as a known participant in the crack-cocaine epidemic that swept through the nation during the 1980s. However, the CIA retaliated against Webb with a smear campaign that shattered his career and destroyed his life. While conspiracy-theories aren't such a shocking story nowadays, the end result of Webb's investigating journalism is truly fascinating.Academy Award Winner (Man on Wire) Jame

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Guardians of the Galaxy

Film: Guardians of the GalaxyStarring: Chris Pratt (Her) and Zoe Saldana (Out of the Furnace)Director: James Gunn (Super)U.S. Release: August 1st, 2014 (Rated PG-13)Genre: ActionRuntime: 121 minutesPrepare to hold onto your seats for one of 2014's finest summer blockbusters. As Marvel continues to expand its universe and bring these stories to the big screen, its latest adaptation, Guardian's of the Galaxy, is funnier than 22 Jump Street and more action-packed than Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. For many moviegoers, Guardians will represent the quintessential blockbuster experience

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2014 Oscar Preview: December Releases

As we conclude our Oscar preview segment today with Greg Rouleau's (Reel True) insight into the Oscar-caliber films scheduled for release in December, here's a chance to look back on the months of September, October and November. With all the makings of a formidable awards season, these anticipated releases will close out the road to the Oscars.UnbrokenRelease Date: December 25th, 2014Starring: Jack O'Connell and Domhnall GleesonThe Scoop: Unbroken is the true story of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic track star whose plane was shot down during World War II.  After 47 days

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2014 Oscar Preview: November Releases

With September and October in the books, friend and co-writer Greg Rouleau (Reel True) dissects the most Oscar-worthy titles coming to the big screen in November. And if all goes according to plan, November could give us plenty of films to be thankful for.InterstellarRelease Date: November 7th, 2014Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway and Jessica ChastainThe Scoop: The latest trailer for Christopher Nolan’s latest feature finally revealed some of the spectacle behind the sci-fi blockbuster, as well as a touching look at the emotion behind the plot wh

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2014 Oscar Preview: October Releases

Yesterday, I took a look at the best possible Oscar contenders arriving to theatres in September. Now, I'm going to shift gears to the month of October. With a much stronger crop of titles in play, you can expect to hear a few of these names called at the Academy Awards. Let's take a look at the most notable films slated for an October release.Gone GirlRelease Date: October 3rd, 2014Starring: Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike and Carrie CoonThe Scoop: One of the most anticipated releases of the year, David Fincher's Gone Girl, hits theatres early enough to set the bar for this year's awards season.

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2014 Oscar Preview: September Releases

As we all know, the brunt of awards season releases are more likely to reach the big screen in November, December and sometimes even January (damn you qualifying releases!). However, the months of September and October tend to boast a few powerhouse contenders of there own. I'll be spending the next four days examining the most-likely films to make a splash on the road to the Oscars. Here's look at the potential Oscar-caliber releases arriving in theatres this September.The Disappearance of Eleanor RigbyRelease Date: September 12th, 2014Starring: Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy and Viola Davis

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