Thoughts From Third: 2012 Movies

I realize 2012 is a month in, but January is typically a dead time for movies.  So...I thought now was as good of a time as any to talk about my most anticipated movies of 2012.  I mean...there's nothing better going on.  (I know football is one...but it bores me.)

So...my most anticipated movies for 2012!

10. The Woman in Black (2-3-2012)

It's out now, but I'm still avoiding anything about it.  We plan to go see it next Sunday, but it's not showing in Hamilton and we may have to go to Springdale.  Sad day.

So...for most of these I'm linking a trailer...as I refuse to WATCH the trailer for this because I want to know NOTHING going in...I'll link to the website...I think.

http://www.whatdidtheysee.com

9. Ghost Rider: The Spirit of Vengeance (2-17-2012)

The first movie was a good Ghost Rider movie, I expect this one to be fun as well.

8. Men in Black III (5-25-2012)

Will Smith is awesome.  The Men in Black movies are fun. This should be fun. 

7. The Amazing Spider-Man (7-3-2012)

I'm more intrigued by the relaunch than care...but it could be good.  Or a money grab.  We'll see which.

6. American Reunion (4-6-2012)

I've loved all of the theatrical American Pie movies.  I find them hilarious and think there are too few of this type of movies...so I look forward to this.  

5. G.I. Joe: Retaliation (6-29-2012)

I enjoyed G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.  It was like watching the old cartoon.  This one looks like watching the new cartoon, which is better than the original.  So...

4. Resident Evil: Retribution (9-14-2012)

I love the Resident Evil games.  I love the Resident Evil movies.  Easily the best game based movies, I believe. 

3. Dark Knight Rises (7-20-2012)

But JS!  You're a DC fan boy!  You like Batman!  How can this be third???  I think Batman Begins and The Dark Knight were excellent and overrated.  I like the original Iron Man movie more than this one.  I am not a fan of Nolan's view that these movies cannot be part of a larger DC Universe of movies, effectively killing a Justice League movie until he is done with them.  I don't like the tone of the movies.  They are great, don't get me wrong.  But overrated.  

2. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (12-14-2012)

The Lord of the Rings is the best movie ever made.  (At 12 hours it may be the LONGEST also, as I consider the trilogy one movie.)  It may not be my favorite (though I do love it) but it is the best.  I expect the two Hobbit movies to be equally excellent. 

1. The Avengers (5-4-2012)

Marvel Studios makes excellent movies.  This movie looks better and better everything I see from it.  It is impossible to temper my expectations for this movie.  It looks amazing. 

There you have it.  Watch them all.  I left off honorable mentions because, well...the next would have been Battleship or Taken 2...and, umm...not that stellar.

Thoughts from Third Base: Movie Trailer Edition!

So...a TON of trailers/extended previews for movies and TV shows have hit recently!  I'll put them here and give my thoughts!

Only one place to start:

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1
Friday, November 19, 2010



I already have my tickets.  I'll be there Saturday.  I expect good things from this movie, and thing the 7th movies will be the best of the series.

Winnie The Pooh
July 15, 2011



I have been a Winnie the Pooh fan my whole life.  The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. Pooh's Grand Adventure. The Tigger Movie. Piglet's Big Move. Pooh's Heffalump Movie. I love them all.  I wish I OWNED them all...Pooh's Grand Adventure is right there with the 3 Mighty Ducks Movies as most desired DVDs I haven't purchased yet.  I fully expect to enjoy this one as well.

Green Lantern
June 17th, 2011




I am so VERY excited for this movie.  I love me some Superman, Batman, etc.  But I cannot wait to see Green Lantern and Flash movies.  A Wonder Woman and Firestorm movie would also rock!  (For those wondering, I have no hope for a Nightwing movie.  Regarding the GL movie, however...this trailer gives me a Geekgasm.  It is AWESOME!

The Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader
December 10, 2010

Trailer 1:



Trailer 2:



Disney did a great job with The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. Prince Caspian wasn't memorable but wasn't bad...it's just not as strong of a book.  Fox picked up the rights after Disney let them go.  Dawn Treader is one of the best books in the series and I think will make a good movie.  The only question I have is...where do they go from here?  I would guess The Silver Chair.  I don't think the will do The Magician's Nephew or A Horse and His Boy.  That only leaves The Last Battle.  It'll be interesting to see what Fox decides on.

Red Riding Hood
March 2011



Yesterday I said I thought this could be decent.  Then I actually watched the trailer.  I'm not as sure now.  I think this may get a DVD viewing at best.  Amanda Seyfried is a talented actress...I hate to see her wasting her time in things like this and Jennifer's Body.


The Smurfs

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Ok...so...I questioned this one.  However, I loved The Smurfs and NPH is in it...so I may give it a shot.  Of course, I havent' seen either Chipmunks movies yet, so who knows...



As for TV Trailers:


Teen Wolf
I'm not really sure; MTV



This is clearly a re-imagining and not a remake.  After watching this...I'm not sold on it.  I don't think it is going to be horrible, necessarily...just don't know that it will be good either.

Young Justice
November 26, 2010 on  Cartoon Network

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This I'm excited for.  I enjoyed the Teen Titans cartoon, but am more excited for this.  I just wish they had included some of the female Titans in the preview.  I'm guessing they get added after a couple of episodes.  I'm excited for this.

There are more, but really that is enough for today!  I hope you enjoyed your time trailer watching with me!