Release Dates Nov 02 2008 @ 09:43 am
Theater Releases for October 31st, 2008
Yeah okay, I’m late again. But on the plus side, this sets a new MZ record for lateness. (What do I win, Evan?)
Of course, this year, the movies are coming (by which I mean “came”) out on Halloween, so it’s my job to tell you whether they’re scary or not. Of course it’s 11/2 now, so nobody cares. But whatever, let’s pretend.
Might Be Scary Because: You have to look at Angelina Jolie’s face for two hours. What could be scarier than that?
Might NOT Be Scary Because: This is some pretty obvious Oscar Bait: it’s a period piece, it’s directed by Clint Eastwood, and it deals with some fairly obvious themes involving human sanity. In other words, it’ll be dull.
Recommended if you’re longing to see a mashup of Girl, Interrupted and Birth
What Just Happened?
Might Be Scary Because: It’s yet another self-righteous “independent” movie made by Hollywood insiders about how awful Hollywood is. Jigsaw, are you behind this?
Might NOT Be Scary Because: That ticket stub glued over Robert De Niro’s mouth is stamped with the words “ADMIT NOTHING.” That’s actually pretty funny.
Recommended if you’ve always wanted to see a version of An Allan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn that doesn’t suck
Zack and Miri Make a Porno
Might Be Scary Because: Kevin Smith’s ego (THE THING THAT WOULD NOT DIE!) is already hard at work, congratulating itself on offending the MPAA censors.
Might NOT Be Scary Because: The shock value of pornography wore off at least 30 years ago, guys.
Recommended if you liked Jersey Girl. Yeah, just Jersey Girl.
The Haunting of Molly Hartley – 
Might Be Scary Because: It’s a frickin’ horror movie. Not that that’s any real indication as of late, but still.
Might NOT Be Scary Because: It’s only the millionth rip-off of The Exorcist and The Omen to come out in the last several decades. Speaking of which, when are we going to get a godawful remake of The Exorcist, Hollywood? That thing is way overdue.
Recommended if you like movies with seriously overwrought titles (I’m looking at you, Riding in Cars with Boys)
Might Be Scary Because: I have no idea how to spell its title without using the official logotype. That’s gonna keep me up at night for sure.
Might NOT Be Scary Because: It’s from Dark Castle Entertainment, a studio formed specifically to make scary movies, none of which have actually been scary. Then again, this is their first film that’s not supposed to be scary, so I’d say you have a 50/50 chance here.
Recommended if you liked Snatch, Resevoir Dogs, or Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
on Nov 02 2008 @ 1:42 pm 1. Phillip Johnston said …
I enjoyed Changeling and it’s far from dull. Eastwood pulls in the reins on Jolie, too, except for one or two scenes. John Malkovich is also very captivating. Marketing is very good for this one as well … only about 1/3 of the film is previewed in the trailers.
I traipsed into the Zack and Miri theater for the first 20 minutes after Changeling. Didn’t laugh once (shocker), so I left. There were also about 8 guys sitting in front of me dressed like a bunch of Droogs. I must admit: I was scared.
on Nov 02 2008 @ 2:23 pm 2. Sam Juliano said …
I liked the craftsmanship of CHANGELING, but sorry to say it’s a very shallow film, and Jolie cries all the time.
3 and a half of 5.
on Nov 02 2008 @ 9:56 pm 3. Joseph said …
I definitely want to see Changeling, and while RockNRolla will most likely end up being a DVD rental for me, I fit in with the recommended list.
on Nov 02 2008 @ 10:18 pm 4. Evan Derrick said …
Changeling is definitely on the docket for me this week, and quite frankly I’d be game for both What Just Happened? and RockNRolla as well.
But tomorrow, boys and girls, I am finally seeing Quantum of Solace. Finally.
on Nov 03 2008 @ 1:20 am 5. fox said …
A mash-up of Girl, Interrupted and Birth… now THAT is scary!