Writing a review for a film of this magnitude can be difficult.  Being the third film in a trilogy, the final piece of the ongoing story and having two fantastic films before it makes it hard to NOT have expectations going in.  With all of the clips, TV spots, photos, trailers, teasers and anything else the media has thrown around, we’ve been on Bat-overload for months now.  I’ve done my best to stay away from all of it, opting instead, for the self-imposed blackout.  I’m so glad I did because in doing so, it allowed the film to unfold for me in ways that it couldn’t have otherwise.

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July 20th is getting closer and closer, which means that the third and final installment of Christopher Nolan’s Batman saga will come to a close.  The third trailer was just released and after watching it three times, I’m still not quite sure how I feel about it.  I’m probably one of the few who prefers Batman Begins, but I did love The Dark Knight.  To give an example of how much I’m looking forward to TDKR, I drove 90 minutes to see Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol on IMAX just so I could see the six minutes of TDKR footage that was attached.  It was worth it even if I couldn’t understand what the hell Bane was saying.  But that’s all besides the point.

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I’m not normally one to celebrate the Hallmark Holiday, but since so many other people do, I’ve decided to throw some stuff in this week’s Goodie Wrap.  You know, just in case you’re looking for something for that certain someone special.  Since this is me we’re talking about, it’s nothing sappy.  Sorry, I just don’t do the sap.  But, if you’re Valentine is cool, they will appreciate the things I’ve included.  Of course the buyer is the one who has to deal with any potential fallout, but shop at your own risk.

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Finally!  We finally get to see a peek at one of the most anticipated films of 2012.  There was a teaser released back in July that didn’t show much aside from Commissioner Gordon talking to someone while laying in a hospital bed.  There haven’t even really been any details on the synopsis.

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And I’m back with more trailers.  This week focuses less on the big tent pole film trailers and more on the smaller, but no less interesting films.  We’ve got intrigue, drama, war, other worlds and good ole fun.  Come on in, and check them out.

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Red Riding Hood opened this past weekend and I’m sure all the young girls went coo-coo for coco puffs about it.  The following is riddled with spoilers so if you don’t want to know what happens, then stop here and don’t read any further.  If you aren’t going to see it or don’t care about knowing what happens, then by all means….proceed Continue reading “A Sarcastic Look at Red Riding Hood” »