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As if you guys didn’t know, yours truly Kyle Kriner here with the Trailer Trash Heap.  There’s some sleepers in the group this week that may surprise, and some trailers that I thought were just plain awesome.  We’re getting more and more summer blockbusters creeping into the Heap every week, so stay tuned because I’m essentially planning your summer.  And I’m doing this free of charge.  I ask for nothing.  Only that you enjoy, and tell your friends.  Ya’ll come back now, Geekscapists! 

 

Monte Carlo

Though the trailer doesn’t really do anything for me, it will be a fun summer romp for all the Nick tweens. Is Selena Gomez too young for me to call hot? Just sayin…

The Debt

Looks like we get to see how Sam Worthington holds his own against other actors when he has to more than run and dive through CGI backgrounds. This movie certainly makes me curious.

The First Grader

There is a familiar face or two in the crowd and I think with some strong performances, this movie could definitely be gripping. It also looks to have some funny parts, so we’ll see which way this one goes.

The Perfect Host

Frasier’s brother is nuts!! This movie looks awesome and I’m totally excited about it. Hyde-Pierce never struck me as the “tie up your assailant and torture him” kind of guy, but this trailer had me cracking up.

The Silent House

I love a good slasher horror flick. But nothing is better than a movie that can keep you on the edge of your seat, and maybe even make you put your hands over your eyes. Or is that just me? Either way, this one looks like a winner.

Love Wedding Marriage

I think this definitely teeters on the romantic side of romantic comedy, but it should be decent summer date night fare. I have no qualms with a GOOD romantic comedy.

Fly Away

I honestly don’t know what to take from this. I want to see the movie, don’t get me wrong. I just really don’t know what to expect. Feel free to post a comment about what you think happens at the end of this movie. I want to make sure I’m not the only one getting this idea from the trailer.

Abduction

I figured at some point, Taylor Lautner would want us to take him seriously. Looks like the time came sooner than later. The trailer is jam packed with unbelievable off the wall stuff, but I must say, it’s refreshing to see a John Singleton thriller that doesn’t star Denzel Washington.

Stake Land

“Road movie with teeth.” Do I even really have to say anymore? This is a movie goers wet dream.

Sleeping Beauty

Isn’t that the crazy chick from The Uninvited? Same blank, naive stare. In another movie that will probably show off her psycho-ness. Will it be any good? I can’t promise anything. But I can guarantee pshycho-ness. I’m sticking with that.

Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes

After the travesty that was Tim Burton’s Planet Of The Apes, this looks like a masterpiece. Definitely indulgent on CGI and cheesiness, but I don’t think anyone is gonna be able to resist this one.

Passion Play

We got 2 oscar winning actors, pretty much the hottest starlet in Hollywood, and yet I still think this movie looks very boring. They tried to make the trailer exciting, but I’m just not interested. Call me a fool, but I will leave this one up to you guys.

Cowboys And Aliens

Now I may not be familiar with the source material on this one, but if I’m going with my instincts, this is gonna be a treat. Not sure if I ever would have casted a James Bond as a cowboy, but that may just be something we’ll have to overlook.

Kyle Kriner here my fellow geeks and geekettes! There are some…eclectic (that’s a good word for it) trailers this week but definitely some cool movies to be excited about. Hopefully there’s something for everyone. If not, there’s always next week right? Enjoy my friends!

Armadillo

I’m not a big fan of macho military guys but this movie may just be graphic enough to be good.

Crazy, Stupid, Love

We all love Steve Carell. I honestly didn’t think he’d be making any more movies, but I’m psyched he is. I can’t wait to see this one.

The Robber

Even though we are reading subtitles yet again with this one, I like the way the trailer kind of teases you without giving much away, and ends mysteriously. I can honestly say it makes me want to see it.

Hesher

Now normally I wouldn’t post a trailer with extra stuff at the beginning and end like this, but I was excited about this trailer and wanted you guys to see it as well. Looks like a big step for Joseph Gordon-Levitt and I think Rainn Wilson is starting to be interested in showing us another side of him. I’m interested.

Dolphin Tale

This is obviously reminiscent of the Free Willy films, but something about this one interests me and compells me a lot more.

Warrior

Brother vs. Brother. Looks pretty epic and there are some familiar faces that look to be playing interesting roles. I’m in.

Anonymous

I never thought I’d say that Roland Emmerich was making a period piece. The subject matter seems pretty intense, but with an epic scope which is expected of Emmerich. The whole thing makes me pretty skeptical.

Johnny English Reborn

Nice! Bean is back! Or Johnny English I guess. Couldn’t stop chuckling through the trailer. I may even go back and watch the first one to get ready for it.

Square Grouper: The Godfathers of Ganja

I really don’t need a movie to try and convince me that pot smugglers are some kind of heroes. With that being said, if the movie stays neutral and doesn’t try to portray these guys as saints, it could be interesting and entertaining.

An Invisible Sign

This one doesn’t exactly jump out at me, but it’s quirky. If it’s done right, and moves at a good pace, I could see myself enjoying it.

Daydream Nation

The trailer almost shows us two different kinds of movies here. I’m a bit confused, but I think I like it. I’m going to definitely be checking this one out.

How To Live Forever

Who doesn’t want to know this secret? This movie looks like a fun and entertaining look at the age-old question. No pun intended, of course.

Melancholia

This may have been one of the strangest and most depressing trailers I’ve seen. I don’t know if I’m really on board with this one, but I’m leaving it up to you guys.

Kyle Kriner here gang. Only got you a few trailers this week, but with all the Wonder Con business going on, there’s plenty of other interesting stuff on the site this week. Now I know what you’re thinking. The big guys all go to Wonder Con and leave Kyle behind to do the Trailer Trash Heap. But that’s…Well actually that’s exactly what happened. No hard feelings I guess. Enjoy the trailers anyway, my fellow Geekscapists!

Midnight In Paris

For some reason I can’t stop smiling while watching this trailer. It cracks me up and I think Owen Wilson is the perfect guy to play in this role. I’m hoping the movie is actually funny and doesn’t bore us with too much sappiness where we don’t need it.

True Legend

Another epic looking Kung Fu movie, although I had a very hard time taking it seriously after the guy in the insanely stupid costume came out fighting.

Make Believe

Imagine all the action you could’ve gotten in high school. If only you were a magician.

Life, Above All

This trailer captured me. The story looks gripping, and the acting from the lead girl looks solid. I really want to see how this story pans out.

Everything Must Go

I know this is one of the movies everyone’s waiting to see. And after this trailer, I’m on the bandwagon with them. It will be fun to see Will Ferell playing an everyday guy we can all relate to, and show off his acting chops at the same time.

Footprints

What Angelenos wouldn’t want to see this one?? It’s filmed right in our backyard. Gotta love Hollywood, right?

Hey, gang!  Kyle Kriner here again with the Trailer Trash Heap.  The load is certainly lighter this week, but I’ve rounded up some great trailers for you.  Enjoy!

When Harry Tries To Marry

A funny look at the arranged marriage situation. Is it wrong if I’m reminded quite a bit of Slumdog Millionaire?

The Bang Bang Club

Well hello, Ryan Phillipe. It sure has been a while. Looks like he’s trying to work on his acting chops. Maybe this movie will make us take him seriously.

Captain America: The First Avenger

I’m super amped for Cap. Even more so now that I get to see Chris Evans all tiny ala Brad Pitt in Benjamin Button. This movie is gonna be awesome.

Last Night

Desperate lovers, betrayal, deception. Awkward moments. Don’t take your girlfriends to this one, fellas.

Meeting Spencer

I always thought Jeffrey Tambor was pretty funny, even if he was just playing the background for other actors. This movie looks funny, quirky, and seems to show off his personality.

Sympathy For Delicious

I think Mark Ruffalo has something special here. I’m interested to see what he does at the director’s seat since he always impresses me as an actor.

Meet Monica Velour

Something about this movie has me so interested. Like someone decided to mash Superbad together with The Wrestler. I’m looking forward to seeing how it plays out.

Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer

Looks like Diary Of A Wimpy Kid 2 will have a rival this year. Who will win the battle of the summer tween movies??

The Three Musketeers

These aren’t your mama’s musketeers.I don’t even think they’re Dumas’. No Leo DiCaprio in a mask here. Buckle up, it’s the 3M in 3D!

Hey, guys!! Trailer Trash Heap is back with yours truly, Kyle Kriner, at the healm. I had a lot of ground to cover this week since we took a short hiatus, but I’m gonna do my best to give you guys everything. You deserve it right? If I miss anything, please forgive me, and don’t unfriend me on Facebook or anything. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed, though. Enjoy, folks!

Dylan Dog:Dead Of Night

It’s amazing when comedy, action, and zombies can come together for a big crazy movie cocktail. It looks like we’ll get just that with Dylan Dog. Reminiscent of Idle Hands and Shaun of The Dead, this movie looks original enough to still be fresh and fun.

Hop

What better way to cash in on the 3D craze, Russell Brand’s popularity, AND Easter? It doesn’t matter because this movie is just too cute to deny. And I can’t be the only one who thinks so.

Scream 4

I’m going to watch anything with Hayden Panetierre so this is a no brainer for me. The fact that it’s another Scream movie just sweetens the pot. Let’s see how much these kids have learned about survival skills.

Wrecked

Adrien Brody stars in this one as the only survivor of a car accident with no memory of who or where he is. It looks to be almost a one man show where we get to see the character learn and see the plot develop with him. That could either be amazingly interesting or terribly boring. I’m going with interesting as this movie looks like it will build the suspense and keep us guessing.

Priest

This being a geek website and all, I felt obligated to give you guys this trailer. Even though we won’t see it for over a year, we still get an awesome trailer with tons of action that gets our mouths watering.

The Lincoln Lawyer

(Editor’s note: Check out this week’s podcast for a full review) Back in action is our favorite lawyer Matthew McConaughey. Apparantley dealing with a slightly different story than A Time To Kill but I’m still jazzed to see Mac in a big film again.

Friends With Benefits

Is it just me or does Mila Kunis get hotter with each movie? Friends with benefits looks to cover some familiar ground but still be sexy and fun. This trailer needs a parental guidance sticker over it, but enjoy.

Exporting Raymond

Everybody loves Raymond. Clearly not in Russia. This is the story of Phil Rosenthal’s trip to Russia which is all new information for me.

Dumbstruck

Who doesn’t love puppets? Better yet, what about the middle aged people that play with them everyday? Yup, this one’s for the masses.

Bridesmaids

Whenever I hear “from the guys who brought you 40 Year Old Virgin and Knocked Up” I just can’t resist. This isn’t a bromance movie, instead it stars all women. It looks hysterical and it seems like these guys are still cranking out the hits.

Cave Of Forgotten Dreams

Besides this being a 3D Werner Herzog film, I wanted to get this one up here because it truly shows us something amazing that few people are familiar with.

The Last Godfather

The circumstances in this film couldn’t be more ridiculous. Let’s just say it’s not what I expected from the title. But the trailer had me rolling on the floor and I can’t wait to see it.

Courageous

This film comes from the same people who brought us Fireproof, a Christian film about firefighters starring Kirk Cameron. Don’t let that stop you from seeing Courageous. I hate a cheesy Christian movie as much as the rest, but this one looks well acted and professional. Certainly worth a look.

Hanna

Jason Bourne who? Move over Hit Girl. We got Hanna.

The Smurfs

It had to happen right?

Cars 2

I don’t know if this is something we need, but Disney Pixar doesn’t tend to disappoint.

Win Win

Paul Giamatti has shown us he can pretty much play anything. But when I see this trailer I feel like this is the real him, doing things the way he wants. It looks heartfelt, funny, and I think it’ll turn out to be a great film.

Cat Run

Quirky private detectives, crim bosses, bullets flying. I’m in. What’s there not to love?

My Perestroika

Although I’m not big on politics or history, I think people will really be able to relate to this story. With that said, it should be taken for what it is, and each person can enjoy it in their own way.

Water For Elephants

Another Robert Pattinson chick flick? Probably, but hopefully there’s some good enough acting and storytelling to look past it for a while.

Puss In Boots

I’m not particularly excited about this, but I am hoping that Puss is funny enough without Shrek and Donkey alongside. He sure is cute enough.

Rubber

Once again I’m speechless. Don’t judge, just watch the trailer and tell me it’s OK.

Arthur

Most of you have probably seen the billboards of Russell Brand in a bathtub fully clothed. For once, we get to see Russell as lovable instead of the obnoxious rockstar. Certainly a turn for him, and hopefully it pays off.

Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen

I’m completely speechless after watching this trailer. Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon plus V For Vendetta times The Transporter. Plus it’s always cool to be dressed like Kato.

Diary Of A Wimpy Kid:Rodrick Rules

Being a fan of the first, I hope this second installment can keep the same “it’s almost inappropriate but ok for my kids” feel that it had. That’s what made it fun.

Something Borrowed

Even thought this summer comedy starring Kate Hudson treads some pretty familiar ground, it still looks slapstick and energetic enough to be funny. Plus we get Jim (John Krasinski). Maybe we’ll get some camera glances between jokes.

Madison County

Now this is my kind of movie. Bring in the cute naive teens, sprinkle the forest with some inbred hillbillies, and let the carnage begin.

Kung Fu Panda 2

This summer can’t come fast enough.

White Irish Drinkers

So here we certainly have a Ben Affleck/The Town type of vibe. Protagonist wants out, big brother antagonist won’t let him. If done well, it could be great. The trailer is impressive, so hopefully the movie can surprise us with some good acting and plot twists.

I Saw The Devil

Revenge is best served as bloody movie. For those who hate reading, there will be reading subtitles, but with the pace this trailer has already set, it shouldn’t matter.

We needed to take a brief break last week to let some of these trailers soak in before I give you my 2 cents. So here’s two weeks worth of trailers for your viewing pleasure.

X-Men First Class

A number of people have jumped on board the First Class band wagon thanks to this trailer, I am not one of them. While visually I think it looks amazing, there are a great deal of things I still take issue with. Azazel, Nightcrawler’s dad, looks to be doing some heroic stuff in the trailer, and essentially just filling the role of Nightcrawler. That’s a bunch of bull-caca. Azazel is a demon and needs to stay that way. Plus, why wouldn’t Charles be more prepared for a teleporting mutant in X2 if he had already had exposure to Azazel? This trailer makes the film out to be a true prequel, and if that’s the case these things are going to have to line up. And why is Havok showing up at all? I understand needing to take slight liberties, but the heart of the Havok character is that he is Cyclops brother and living in that shadow. Why are you changing the core of the character?

Arthur

This looks sweet and fun. I almost feel like we dodged a bullet here, because I had no desire to see a rehash of the original Arthur’s drunken antics. Russell Brand doesn’t need to be pigeon holed as a drunk in every movie and I look forward to the inherent sweetness of his man child version of Arthur.

Atlas Shrugged Part 1

Not only Atlas shrugged at this trailer. Was this something that really needed adapting? And this is only Part 1? Oof.

Cracks

Private school lesbian thriller! You had me at private. I kid. This movie looks incredibly boring and disguises it’s misogyny in eroticism. I’ll pass on a movie about cattiness and manipulation.

Hoodwinked Too! Hood Vs. Evil

Animation looks just as bad as the original. Don’t reward this shitty product with your hard earned money.

Oranges and Sunshine

I know I’m going to cry, but hopefully it’ll be for the right reasons.

Hop

Alvin and the Chipmunks 3. Hopefully Brian Lynch’s script is hiding some gems of witty banter that they’re just leaving out of the trailer. It’s also fun to see the Runyon Canyon set I was barred from entering last year. Awkward.

Madea’s Big Happy Family

Who thought this trailer was good? I think Tyler Perry has some quality films, but this trailer makes me ashamed to think that.

Prom

Wow, pathetic kid is pathetic.

Trust

I want to see this. But I can tell just from the trailer I’d end up being depressed for a week after.

Thor

This trailer goes a long way toward letting us know there will be an actual story, but is still a far way from letting us know if it will be good. Visually though, it’s incredibly striking. Get it, STRIKING. Like Thunder Strike. Oh shut up.

Hesher

I just watched a trailer for Suburban Fight Club, and I liked it. Hey look, it’s a Natalie Portman we might actually have a shot with…   or not.

Apollo 18

As fake as the moon landing. Thanks Paranormal Activity, you revived a genre we had all hoped died with the Blair Witch.

Hall Pass Red Band

Woah. A Farrelly Bros. comedy that actually looks funny? Welcome back. You were missed.

Something Borrowed

Woah. A romantic comedy where Kate Hudson looks bitchy. I’m shocked at my un-surprise. But Ginnifer Goodwin and John Krasinski, say it with me, “AWWWWWWWWWW.”

Certified Copy

Before Sunrise beat the to the punch, but I think this romance could have some whimsy and earnestness.

Mars Needs Moms

Mars needs botox? what kind of 10 yhear old thinks like that? Don’t sacrifice character integrity for shitty puns. /rant

Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives

Even with subtitles I can’t make sense of this trailer. I mean I see the Predator at the beginning but then it’s not about him? WTF?

Lord of the Dance 3D

Fat Michael Flately is Fat. That is all.

11-11-11

When this script was written it was called 6-6-6. I don’t know if that’s entirely true, but I wouldn’t bet against it.

Normally we don’t include TV spots on the Trash Heap, but this week we’re making an exception for all of the Superbowl spots.

Superbowl Spots

Captain America:The First Avenger

After months of waiting for footage from the First Avenger Marvel finally delivered, and I am not disappointed. From Stanley Tucci prepping Steve Rogers for the Super Soldier Process, to Hugo Weaving’s big reveal of the Red Skull everything I’ve seen from this movie so far has looked spot on. Now, how long will we have to wait for a full trailer? 

Transformers: Dark of the Moon

I’m starting to think I suffer from battered wife syndrome, because it doesn’t matter what he’s done to me in the past, I’m ready to believe Michael Bay has changed. He loves me, I really think he means it this time. He wouldn’t hurt me again… would he?

Thor

This is the most we’ve seen of the humans Thor is interacting with in the film and 30 seconds isn’t enough time to alleviate my fears that the humans are all one dimensional. I hope I’m wrong, but every piece of footage so far has made the gods seem dynamic and emotional, while the humans could be cardboard cutouts or the Twilight cast.

Super 8

ET phone home, to tell them he’s going to be late cause he’s got some earthling ass to kick.

Fast Five

Why are they repeating stunts from other Vin Diesel franchises. Didn’t he do the car/base jumping thing in XXX?

Battle Los Angeles

This is the first spot that really hooked me. I want to see this war. Yeah, I called it a war movie. I think their approach may work in that context. That’ll do Sony, that’ll do.

Rio

Kind of a weak commercial for a film I know I want to see. This is what happens when you have no focus when you sit down to cut your footage. Trying to shove too much in.

Priest

I really wish they had switched the hero and villain in this movie. Karl Urban is such a bad ass. Plus this looks like Judge Dredd with Vampires.

Kung Fu Panda 2

I thought the first film rounded out really nicely, what could they come up with for a sequel? Don’t look for any answers in this teaser.

The Adjustment Bureau

Didn’t Ben Affleck make this movie when it was called Paycheck?

Rango

Congratulations to Nickelodeon for getting me hooked on this movie and still leaving an air of mystery to it. Between the humor and the adventure I’m sold.

Pirates of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

Congrats Disney. I think I know how the movie ends thanks to your crappy teaser trailer. I don’t want to potentially spoil it for anyone, but let’s just say I was a big fan of Splash.

Cowboys and Aliens

Is that… is she… naked Olivia Wilde? Do we need to see anything else about this movie? We’re there.

Limitless

This is what happened to Bradley Cooper’s character in between season’s 2 and 3 on Alias.

Bridesmaids

We get it, you wanted to make a female version of Hungover. Casting Kristen Wiig, smart. Making this movie, not so much.

Ironclad

It’s like a British version of the Alamo, or a medieval Assault on Precinct 13 if you will.

Take Me Home Tonight Red Band Trailer

I’ve seen this movie and I’ll have a full review closer to its release date, but let me say this trailer doesn’t do the film any favors. The movie is much better than this trailer makes it out to be. Way to release a shitty red band trailer for the sake pf proving your movie has cussing. What you’ll want to go see this movie for is the charming characters, and this trailer lacks all of the movies charm.

Elektra Luxx

If you haven’t seen Women in Trouble, you should definitely check it out as soon as possible. It is a very random, light, and fun comedy following 6 women in LA. This follow up brings the focus specifically on Carla Gugino’s porn star character Elektra Luxx. The original film is full of quirkiness and spirit, and this trailer gives me high hopes for the follow up.

Ceremony

This is just awkward. #1, I don’t think I want to see Lee Pace playing an asshole. It just doesn’t sit well with me. #2 I’m sure a casting director was looking at Michael Angarano and Uma Thurman to play mother and son, cause that is a massive age difference. Can I get passed it to enjoy the awkward comedy? We’ll see.

The Music never Stopped

Do I want to go see a movie that i can tell is most definitely going to make me cry? Yes. Yes I do. Why do we do this to ourselves?

Submarine

These quirky indie’s are looking more and more calculated. I imagine the filmmakers asking themselves, “How close can I get this to Rushmore before anyone notices?”

Hanna

Wow. And I thought our first look was bad ass. It’s almost like the sequel to Leon we always wanted but never got to see where matilda just goes ape shit and kills everyone.

Win Win

Not since Vision Quest have I been this excited to see a high school wrestling movie. Please note I was 6 when Vision Quest came out.

Monagamy

Why would anyone want to watch a movie where a guy ignores Rashida Jones to obsess over a prostitute. Who are they making these movies for? Seriously.

Even the Rain

I can tell just from the trailer I wouldn’t be able to make it through this whole movie without crying. Considering our current political climate in countries like Tunisia and Egypt, this looks to be a very evocative movie. I have no snide remark here… damn.

Cold Weather

Awkward indie comedy meets dark mystery. I’ll go along for the ride. If you dug Brick, my guess is you’ll be down with this.

Soul Surfer

Ha ha. “When you get tired of pipe…” Stupid howlies. I’m a sucker for an inspirational sports movie, plus this one has a shark attack, so how bad could it be. Blue Crush Meets Jaws? Now I would definitely watch that.

Peep World

Wow. I can’t even imagine what would happen if a member of my family wrote a book about what we’re like. Actually, yeah I can. It would be short and boring, but one of them would live in LA. Kate Mara is everywhere lately. Good for her.

Beginners

This looks like someone guessing at what hipsters like and making a movie about it. I guess that’s most of these movies this week. How many people really have to juggle their dad coming out, their dad getting cancer, and starting a cute emo relationship complete with hip art? No one.

The Conspirator

I don’t think any amount of solid acting can get me past how ridiculous those beards were. 

Unknown

Taken + Bourne Identity = WIN! 

Black Death

It’s like a Nic Cage movie, without Nic Cage.

Of Gods and Men

Insidious

The house isn’t haunted, the child is… oh noooooes!

Brotherhood

Son of No One

Burning Palms

I am intrigued. How crazy could it be?

Red Riding Hood

New trailer, but nothing to move me to the point of wanting to watch it.

Skateland

Adventureland meets Rollbounce? Ashley Greene is adorable, but this just looks like a shitty prepubescent Boogie Nights, without the porn.

Perfect Sense

Aww, Ewan McGregor wins Eva Green’s heart through food.

The Chaperone

Straight to dvd ’90s movie made in 2011? Umm, I think I’m going to pass.

Rubber

A psychotic killer tire with psychokinesis powers? WTF? This seems like a movie Saint Mort is going to see in 2012 and call it the movie of the year 12 months late. It does look hilarious though.

And we’re back. After taking a couple weeks off because of Vegas and the general lack of new movie trailers hitting theaters, we return with gifts of horror, action, and estrogen. Enjoy!

The Ward

John Carpenter is a visionary, unfortunately, thanks to this trailer for The Ward, I now know the visionary may need Lasik. This looks like a shitty Girl, Interrupted meets Gothika piece of shit. John Carpenter, why hast thou forsaken me?

Diary of a Wimpy Kid:Rodrick Rules

Didn’t see the first Diary of A Wimpy Kid, but this trailer makes me think I missed something special. If this trailer did one thing, it’s making me add a movie from last year to my Netflix queue.

House Maid

Another foreign film that seems like it would go over my head. I try to keep an open mind when viewing the foreign stuff. But if the trailer is dense, how can there be any hope for the movie?

Evangelion 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

Giant robots blow shit up!!!! That’s all I need. The cool visuals of this new Evangelion series are enough to keep me coming back for every iteration.

Priest

Just sayin’.

Our second look at Priest and I’m still not sure what to make of it. For some reason I can never take Cam Gigandet seriously, and this movie is no exception.

Battle:Los Angeles

Soul Surfer

Wow. Someone had the balls to make an early 90’s surf movie in 2010? Is it wrong that I hope they show the shark attack?

HappyThankYouMorePlease

Josh Radnor has studied the Zach Braff play book closely. Here’s the trailer for the directorial debut of the How I Met Your Mother star.

A Little Bit of Heaven

I think this trailer caused me to get my first period.

Cave of Forgotten Dreams

Kaboom

Gregg Araki is back sliding. For every step forward he makes as a filmmaker, he takes a giant leap backwards. This is that backwards leap.

Immigration Tango

Did someone order a cheesy romantic comedy with racist undertones? Anyone?

Scream 4

Scream 5: Cortney Cox and David Arquette have to promote this together. Awkward.

Resident Evil Damnation

I know this is a couple months old, but I somehow missed it. Here’s a look at the further adventures of Leon Kennedy.

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<h2>Hanna</h2>
<p style=”text-align: left;”>As I watched this trailer for the first time, I apparently distracted Jonathan London, because I accidentally exclaimed “Oh Shit!” not once, but twice. This trailer has turned my head and is infectious enough that I immediately want to share it with others. Eric Bana as a bad ass CIA op who trains his daughter to kill for him is a pretty dope scenario to me. Cate Blanchett and Saoirse Ronan look to play what I like to call “ass kicker chess,” ala Jason Bourne, looks fun.</p>
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<h2>Red State</h2>
<p style=”text-align: left;”>Ashton Lauren was able to give us <a title=”kevin Smith Red State Trailer” href=”../../news/kevin-smith-s-red-state-has-a-trailer”>her thoughts</a> on the trailer for Red State earlier this week, and Jonathan is going to discuss on the podcast this week. I personally can’t wait to see this movie, as it looks like nothing that Smith has attempted in the past. The mood and tone set in this trailer are hard to ignore and it makes me hopeful that Smith has risen to a new level as a filmmaker. This really makes me hopeful for his new movie “Hit Somebody,” since that too is in a different genre than we’ve seen him work in.</p>
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<h2>Cedar Rapids</h2>
<p style=”text-align: left;”>Ed Helms is funny, Ed Helms teamed with John C. Reilly looks like comedy nirvana. While the film looks as subtle as an Ed Hardy fan on the Jersey Shore, it does look to hold a lot of promise as Helms character enters the world for the first time and discovers what lies beyond his little safe life.</p>
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<h2>Drive Angry 3D</h2>
<p>I may have commented on it before, but this latest trailer for Drive Angry 3D really sums up my view on the film, it is the Ghost Rider film we were all looking for the first time around. Looking like Johnny Blaze in his post-spirit of vengeance days (complete with scarred eye and everything) Nicolas Cage busts out of hell to chase down a cult who kidnapped his daughter. He’s even got a hell fire shotgun!</p>
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<h2>Lincoln Lawyer</h2>
<p>Every so often Matthew McConaughey feels the need to attempt to play a lawyer. I’m not sure why, but it’s something he feels he must do. Looking like a cross between “The Firm” and “Primal Fear” McConaughey represents Ryan Phillipe as he tries to defend against rape and assault charges. But all is not as it seems, and the trailer makes that clear in a very overwrought way, making me weary of an overwrought film.</p>
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<h2>Waiting For Forever</h2>
<p>This could have been called creepy guy just won’t let go. If this movie doesn’t end in a murder-suicide I call foul. I know too many people that are stunted into this childish clinginess to past relationships, and this movie looks to take it to a whole different creepy level. Aww, you were best friends when you were ten? Get over it. Although I guess I can picture being mildly obsessed with Rachel Bilson.</p>
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<h2>Black Death</h2>
<p>This looks like Season of the Witch, complete with nose mask wearing guys. Glad to see Sean Bean getting so much work, but it looks as though his only two speeds are spy and knight. Oooh, I know, let’s have him play an undercover knight! Perfect! Greenlight!</p>
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Fast Five

Dwayne Johnson, Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Tyrese, Ludacris, and the gorgeous Jordana Brewster all pile in to make this the most ridiculously good looking cast ever assembled. At least that’s what the ladies tell me… erm. It looks like there is a bit of a shift this time around from just action movie with car chases to full on Ocean’s style heist movie. It fits the direction the franchise has been going in, so I’m all for it. The addition of “the Rock” Dwayne Johnson will make for a fun new manhunt angle of the film and hopefully add tension instead of a distraction.

Did I mention Jordana Brewster is really hot. Like insanely hot? Just for fun here’s a clip from D.E.B.S. where she lip-synchs to Erasure. WIN!

Paul

This sci-fi, road trip, buddy comedy looks like a hoot. Shouldn’t that expression be sounds like a hoot? Anyway, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost look to be in fine form and the addition of Kristen Wiig is always a welcome one. I’m not worried about Frost and Pegg keeping the chemistry they’ve built up over years with the absence of Edgar Wright, but it will be interesting to see how well they mesh with the huge amount of American comedians they’ve thrown into the movie.

Limitless

Bradley Cooper plays a frustrated writer who begins taking a pill that allows him to access the full function of his brain. Robert Deniro comes along and begins to take advantage. I feel like I saw this movie when it was Matthew McConaughey and Al Pacino in Two for the Money.

Water for Elephants

Robert Pattinson once again confuses showing emotion with looking constipated. Which is a shame, because this is the first time I’ve seen a trailer for a Reese Witherspoon movie and was actually interested in seeing her performance. To have such a beautifully shot film with such talented actors as Christoph Waltz and Reese Witherspoon drawn down by fad actor is a damn shame.

Tree of Life

I have absolutely no idea what is happening in this trailer, but it is both mesmerizing and creepy. Brad Pitt as an abusive but loving father? Imagery of what I can only imagine is heaven? This trailer is far too confusing not to pique your interest.

A Somewhat Gentle Man

I want to see this movie now, while it’s still funny. Because eventually an unneccesary American remake is going to happen and kill any charm the film has.

Rango

A lizard on vacation becomes the sheriff of a town being bullied by snakes, hawks, and other varmits. Eh, Myabe. He’s voiced by Johnny Depp and it’s directed by Gore Verbinski? Count me the fuck in.

Take Me Home Tonight

An imaginary conversation that happened during the greenlighting of this movie.

Exec 1: Remember the 80’s?

Exec 2: Fuck yeah, those were good fucking times. Did so much blow you could kill a mule. Actually I think I did kill a Mule. Why?

Exec 1: We made so many teen romantic comedies that were shit but because John Hughes did it right people watched them all and loved every bit. We should make those again, people still love John Hughes movies.

Exec 2: What like teen comedies, we still make those.

Exec 1: No 80’s teen comedies. We should just keep making them set in the 80’s.

Exec 2: Brilliant, greenlight. Want some of this coke?

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

Captain Jack Sparrow returns, and this time Disney isn’t risking a lack of cohesive story to confuse viewers. And this time their properly crediting it. On Stranger Tides is based on the book, On Stranger Tides. A tale of an young lad who gets embroiled in an adventure with Blackbeard in search of the Fountain of Youth.  So are theC going to rename the first one to Pirates of the Caribbean, The Search for Monkey Island?

his weeks Trash Heap brings you an Asgardian apocalypse, two giant robot movies, an alien fugitive movie, and all the gamie goodness you can handle. The addition of game trailers is permanent, so look for those every week.

Transformers

“The Robots in Disguise” return, this time it’s revealed the ultimate big bad may have been on the moon the whole time as the trailer reveals what looks like Unicron. Do no US government agencies discuss the giant robots they find? One in the hoover dam, one on the moon?

Thor

Chris Hemsworth had no time to talk to us at the VGAs this week, but that’s okay, we still think he looks okay as the lightning god. The trailer makes me more curious than psyched. At least my favorite SHIELD agent is being featured prominently.

Real Steel

Was the Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em option already bought? This movie looks like crap, but the kind of awesome crap I desperatley want to see and mock. Thanks to Shu for pointing this one out to me. It almost slipped by.

Vanishing on 7th Street

Is M. Night making movies under a pseudonym now? Do I really need or want to see this? The dark is eating people. The dark… eating people.

I Am Number Four

We’ve stayed mostly quiet on this one, but I think with a competent director like D.J. Caruso at the helm, I think we could be in for an unexpected treat. Add in our love for all things Dianna Agron and you’ve got my but in a seat. Only thing I’m worried about is any good will I have for the main actor being wiped out by his starring role in Beastly. Blech.

Rio

Jesse Eisenberg as a self conscious macaw (I used to think they were Irish birds called McCaws) who needs to escape kidnappers, mate, find his owner, and learn to fly sounds fun, entertaining, and spot on casting. Seriously, first time I saw Eisenberg I said, “He should play a macaw.” And look where we are.

 

Mass Effect 3

A year away… can we wait that long? I think we’re going to have to. Here’s hoping I don’t die in 2011.

Arkham City

So the plot of Arkham City is in fact the rumored plot for Dark Knight Rises, based on the trade Prey. This should be interesting. This is also Mark Hamill’s last outing as the Joker. So here’s hoping he goes out with a bang.

Side note, how did I miss this Arkham City trailer? It’s gorgeous. I had no idea it was out there. At least we know Joker is loose in Arkham City.

Uncharted 3

Uncharted is “Indiana Jones” for a new generation. And that’s said with love. This trailer is a great indicator that this is the “Raiders” game we’ve all been waiting for.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elder Scrolls V

I didn’t play Obllivion, so I have no idea if this trailer is good or not. But it’s here, leave a not in the comments if it makes you wet for more digital LARPing. Feel free to hate me now for that commentary.

Portal 2

Portal with silly mascots and fun companions? Umm, okay. Works for me.

Frankie and Alice

Halle Berry goes begging for legitimacy again by starring in this Oscar Bait story of a woman who has multiple personality disorder.

Ong Bak 3

Saving the elephants is a full time job, which Tony Jaa can attest to as he returns for a 3rd time as Ong bak, the Thai Warrior.

Ip Man 2: Legend of the Grandmaster

No clue what this is about, but the trailer is showing off some stellar looking fight scenes.

And Everything is Going to be Fine

Whether you’re an actor, writer, or philosopher you should know the name Spalding Gray. If you don’t it’s okay, but he was one of the most intelligent and brilliant voices of the 20th century. This documentary will hopefully shed light on his brilliance and who he was passed the monologues he is so famous for.

African Cats

Disney Nature continues its tradition of beautifully shot documentaries to release on Earth Day.

Beastly

After being delayed three times, supposedly this movie is finally coming out in March. Bookies are putting it closer to next September and straight to dvd. Although Neil Patrick Harris is looking rather Matt Murdock-esque in his portrayal as a blind tutor.

The Beaver

The movie that was supposed to rebuild Mel Gibson’s career comes too little, too late. But at least we get to see him act crazy, instead of just being crazy in his personal life.

Bereavement

Oof. I’m not a big horror guy, but the idea of someone training their kid to be a serial killer sound really… hey, wait a minute. This is just “Dexter” played for cheap scares!

Welcome back to our weekly rundown of the new trailers released this week. With Harry Potter 7 hitting screens over the weekend, a ton of cool genre trailers flooded theaters in hopes of getting in front of the Muggle crowds.

Your Highness

I like to imagine Danny McBride and James Franco came up with this movie over a long session of Dungeons and Dragons. The addition of swearing and sexual innuendo is not uncommon to find laced into many a D&D game. The movie looks absurd, but in a fun fresh way. And then there’s Natalie Portman continuing to show she has a fun streak in her. We must see this, oh yes, we must…

Cowboys & Aliens

We gave our thoughts on this trailer earlier in the week, but just to be clear, this movie looking badass took a few of us by surprise. We figured campiness would play a big facotr and the trailer shows none of that. “Tombstone” meets “War of the Worlds” indeed.

Green Lantern

Jonathan gave us his thoughts when he posted the trailer earlier this week. To chime in, There has been a pile on of hate toward Blake Lively for ONE LINE OF DIALOGUE! Stop saying she can’t act when her acting ability has yet to be displayed. Could it suck? Yes, she may be horrible, but let’s not base judgement on a single line of dialogue in what is obviously a cut section of a conversation. And yes, the costume is growing on me too.

Green Hornet

This 3rd trailer finally sells me on the movie. Kato as a brilliant engineer and martial artist and Seth Rogen just taking advantage of that I can buy into. I was going to watch it, now I am actually looking forward to seeing it.

Source Code

Where on earth did this trippy little gem come from? I’ve always enjoyed quiet little small trippy sci-fi movies. And this one may look a little bigger and flashier, but it has such a specific hook, it may work.

Prom

Added simply for the fact that the “Geeky” kid seems to be having the same experiences finding a date to prom that I did. “Nostalgia Bait.”

Dead Awake

Since when did Rose McGowan start looking like Michael Jackson? And someone should tell the casting director 2003 called, it wants its talent back.

Red Riding Hood

Catherine Hardwick returns with a romanticized werewolf story wrapped in the package of Little Red Riding Hood. While I hate the Twilight series for content reasons, I thought Hardwick did a half decent job with the first Twilight film visually. When it made money and the studio didn’t trust her to make big budget films they sent her packing and replaced her with men. Is that sexist? maybe. Was it bullshit? Definitely.

Cars 2

They really made this? Seriously? Pixar, WTF? The first one was good, but there weren’t enough redeeming qualities for a sequel. After seeing this trailer I weep that Disney and Pixar feel the need to pander to a redneck audience, because those are the only people I can picture calling for this. Larry “The Cable Guy’s” Mater as the focus of a full feature? Pixar, you suck. That is until you make The Incredibles 2.

The Mechanic

An assassin that wants out of the game trains his replacement who then tries to kill him. It’s a tale as old as time. Only this time the tale is Jason Staitham playing Jason Staitham training Ben Foster to become Jason Staitham. How do you make two of the most charming actors in Hollywood seem uncharming? Remake the Mechanic with them as the leads.

Winnie

Required Oscar Bait trailer for this week. I guess no one told them Clint Eastwood made the interesting Mandela movie last year.