Surrogates: Upcoming 9.25.2009

The trailer for the upcoming sci-fi film "Surrogates" has been released. The movie is based on the five-issue comic book series released in 2005-06. The film is set in the future, where humans only interact with each other through robotic bodies that they call surrogates. The film stars Bruce Willis who plays a cop using a surrogate who starts to investigate several humans who were murdered when their surrogates were destroyed. The film was written by "Terminator Salvation" writers, John Brancato and Michael Ferris and directed by "U-571" and "Terminator 3" director Jonathan Mostow. Other cast members include Radha Mitchell, Rosamund Pike, and Ving Rhames. The film has a set release date of September 25, 2009. View trailer here

Terminator Salvation: In Theaters 5.21.2009

"Terminator Salvation" is the fourth film in the "Terminator" series and it does not disappoint. The film is set in 2018 as John Connor is leading the Human Resistance in the war against the Skynet machines. The world in the film is depicted as being post-apocalypse and it features terminators hunting down humans and placing them in concentration camps. This movie does a great job at keeping up with the same feeling seen in the previous films, but it also incorporates many elements that you've never seen before. The cast is lead by Batman star Christian Bale as Connor and Australian actor Sam Worthington as part man, part cyborg, Marcus Wright. Bale and Worthington both give star-stellar performances. Also don't be shocked if you hear a familar voice and see a familar face. The film was directed by "Charlie's Angels" and "We Are Marshall" director McG and was written by "Terminator 3" writers, John Brancato and Michael Ferris with uncredited rewrites by Paul Haggis, "Shield" writer Shawn Ryan, and Jonathan Nolan. Haggis is best known for writing "Million Dollar Baby", "Casino Royale", and "Quantum of Solace" where Nolan co-wrote hits, "Momento" and "The Dark Knight". All in all, "Terminator Salvation" was an excellent summer action movie and might be the second best film in the franchise. "Terminator Salvation" gets 3 1/2 wheelchairs out of 5. View trailer here

NEW!!: Sherlock Holmes Trailer: Upcoming 12.25.2009

The first trailer for the highly anticipated Guy Ritchie "Sherlock Holmes" film has just been released. The movie stars Robert Downey, Jr. as the famous character and Jude Law as his reliable sidekick, Dr. John Watson. The film takes place in 1891 and it follows Holmes and Watson as they uncover a conspiracy about the destruction of Britain. In the film, Holmes will take part in many fight scenes using the eclectic martial arts and self-defense method known as "Bartitsu", which were mentioned in the short story "The Adventure of the Empty House". For the part, Downey lost weight and thought that 1992's "Chaplin" had prepared him for the English accent. Rachel McAdams will co-star as Holmes' love interest, Irene Adler, who had once outwitted him and gained his respect. The film has been slated to hit theaters Christmas Day 2009. View trailer here

Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll: Upcoming 2009 or 2010

There is a biopic in the works that will profile the life and career of punk rocker, Ian Dury. The film will be titled "Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll", which was a huge hit single for him in 1977. Dury is going to be portrayed by veteran actor Andy Serkis, who is best known for his work in the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy as Gollum. The film will focus on Dury's early life dealing with polio and then how he became a founding member of the British Punk Rock movement in the mid-1970s. The other cast members include Ray Winstone as Dury's father and Naomie Harris as his girlfriend. Harris is from the second and third "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies playing Tia Dalma. The film has yet to get a release date, but it will probably be released in either 2009 or 2010.

Edge of Darkness: Upcoming 1.29.2010

The film adaptation of "Edge of Darkness" the 1985 BBC series has received an official release date of January 29, 2010. The film will be written by Academy Award-winning writer of "The Departed", William Monahan and directed by the original director of the series, Martin Campbell. The movie will star Mel Gibson as a Boston homicide detective whose is investigating the murder of his activist daughter and in the process he unravels a political conspiracy. Ray Winstone will portray the CIA agent who set up the conspiracy; he is best known for his roles as Mr. French from "The Departed", the title character from 2007's "Beowulf", and as Mac from "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull". This film will be Mel Gibson's first starring role since "Signs", that was released in 2002.

Green Lantern: Upcoming 6.17.2011

If you didn't know, they are developing a Green Lantern film that has a June 17, 2011 release date. The film will be written by "Eli Stone" creators, Greg Berlanti and Marc Guggenheim and directed by "Casino Royale" and "GoldenEye" director, Martin Campbell. Right now three actors are in the running to portray Hal Jordan/Green Lantern, Ryan Gosling, Chris Pine, and the favorite Bradley Cooper. My first reaction was Ryan Gosling, but that was before I saw "Star Trek" and was able to see how good of an actor Chris Pine was. I think Pine could be great as the Green Lantern and could carry another film franchise. Right now, Cooper is in lead, but I don't think that he can handle a film franchise due to the fact he has never been a lead in a movie.

Star Trek: In Theaters 5.8.2009

I saw "Star Trek" last night and I was very impressed. I was never into "Star Trek" at all and when I heard of a new movie, my first thought was to go to a midnight showing and make fun of all the "Trekkies". Then when I heard that it was going to be directed by J.J. Abrams, the creator of tv shows, "Felicity", "Alias", and "Lost", three shows I hate with a passion, I figured this movie was going to be even worse than I originally thought, but boy was I wrong. "Star Trek" mixes action, time travel, and humor to make a perfect blend of excitement that would make any movie goer go nuts. This movie is absolutely for everyone and I think everyone will like at least one thing in this movie, even if they don't like sci-fi. The cast in this movie was put together to perfection with "Just My Luck" and "Smokin' Aces" co-star Chris Pine as James T. Kirk, who brings a James Bond-like personality to the character and "Heroes" star Zachary Quinto as Spock, who nails the character. Anyone who has not seen this movie, I recommend you to see it immediately. My personal problem with the film is that they clearly did not consider ADA regulations upon building the U.S.S. Enterprise. My fantasy of becoming the Captain is squashed like a bug due to all the STEPS. Personal feelings aside, "Star Trek" still deserves 4 and 1/2 wheelchairs out of 5.