There are about a zillion different reasons to go see a movie, all of which run the length of a spectrum as diverse as “explosions are in it” to “I want to change my life, and watching Jerry McGuire is the way to do that.” Whatever the reason, everybody has something unique to gain from sitting down for a couple of hours and investing some time in a good ol’ screen yarn.
Saying that, when you find your roommate is asking you if want to go see The Bling Ring this weekend, you know something’s probably up. Here are 8 upcoming movies that we all want to see. This time, though, we’ve all got ulterior motives, ’cause we’re horrible, terrible people, and $10 is just about cheap enough to justify our hidden agendas…
8. Evil Dead
What Is It?
A remake of the Sam Raimi classic, Evil Dead (they’ve dropped the “The” ’cause it’s the future now) is yet another take on the apparently invincible “cabin in the woods” horror subgenre. Which is to say, it’s likely going to be another generic horror slice, albeit one with an already built-in fanbase.
Why You’ll Say You’ll See It…
“What know what? I’m really going to give this thing a chance. I mean, what’s with all the bloody negativity these days? Movie making is a tough business. Cut these guys a break, okay?”
Why You Really Want To See It…
Um, the ever-so-slight possibility that there’s going to be a freakin’ Bruce Campbell cameo. And though a few people associated with the production have denied that Bruce will be making an appearance (including the director), the jaw-based human lifeform that is Bruce Campbell has officially “refused” to discuss such things, which – in my book (of the dead), at least – means there’s probably some part of him awaiting fans in the frames of this remake.
Plus, there are rumours flying about that he is gonna be in there somewhere, so there.
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I see both “Pain & Gain” and “The Bling Ring” make use of Sleigh Bells ‘Kids’ track in their trailers.
exactly why I want to see Gatsby. Hate Lurhmann
Personally, I currently have no opinion of JJ Abrams and plan to consciously avoid his work just so what I may think of it won’t colour my opinion of Episode VII before I see it. Your opinion of Star Trek Into Darkness being used by Star Wars fans as a testing the water vehicle for Abrams is very insightful. Though no self-respecting Wars fan would ever publicly admit to watching a Star Trek film.
As for The Bling Ring, you’re spot-on but it does seem like an interesting concept in itself.
Yeah, cuz you have to have self respect to be able to watch both and like both Star Trek AND Star Wars. What was I thinking when I enjoyed Empire AND Wrath of Kahn?
I was merely referencing the fandom rivalry between Wars and Trek. It wasn’t meant to be taken seriously.
For years I’ve head to deal with what this place calls men, with their Stars, both Trek and Wars.
I saw The Reluctant Fundamentalist a few months ago and I can assure you that it is complete garbage.
I’m surprised Harmony Korine’s upcomming film did not make the list. Surely a lot of people will go see Spring Breakers for the exciting plot or you know to see Selena Gomez, Vanessa Hudgens, Rachel Korine, and Emma Roberts running around half naked.
I most likely won’t watch Oldboy precisely because its a remake of the brilliant Korean original. Yeh, I’m one of them ‘foreign version is superior to the remake’ film fans lol
I was surprised to not see Spring Breakers on here. I can’t be the only one wanting to see a skimpily-clad Selena Gomez now, right?
Interesting to get a perspective from a non-Trekie. Yep, Into Darkness will be a benchmark. I hope it meets or exceeds your expectations.
Does the Star Wars/Star Trek rivalry really exist? I’ve loved both since the 70′s and never once have I or my friends had a conflict with them. Just avoid any articles on why one is better than the other and then sit back and enjoy. :)
Definitely ready for Emma Watson to release her sex appeal. I think we all realized when she turned 18 that she was going to be desireable.
@Chris and Matthew above: Yep. ;)