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Movie Release Awareness for August '08

GimGim a tall glass of waterRegistered User regular
edited September 2008 in Debate and/or Discourse
There can only be one...

Movies for August 2008


August 1:
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
Director: Rob Cohen
(imdb, wiki, apple trailer)
The prestigious saga continues.

Swing Vote
Director: Joshua Michael Stern
(imdb, wiki, apple trailer)
Poignant and timely.

The Midnight Meat Train
Director: Ryuhei Kitamura
(imdb, wiki, apple trailer)
Clive Barkerly horror.

Frozen River [limited]
Director: Courtney Hunt
(imdb, wiki, apple trailer)

In Search of a Midnight Kiss [NYC]
Director: Alex Holdridge
(imdb, wiki, apple trailer)


August 6:
Bottle Shock [limited]
Director: Randall Miller
(imdb, wiki, apple trailer)
Alan Rickman and Bill Pullman drink wine at least once, I'd wager.

Pineapple Express
Director: David Gordon Green
(imdb, wiki, apple trailer)
The man who made George Washington directs a stoner comedy. Seth Rogan goes flying through the air.


August 8:
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
Director: Sanaa Hamri
(imdb, wiki, apple trailer)
Even pantsier than the first.

Hell Ride [limited]
Director: Larry Bishop
(imdb, wiki, red band trailer)
Quentin Tarantino Presents

Elegy [limited]
Director:
(imdb, wiki, apple trailer)
Penélope Cruz gets all up in Ben Kingsley's sexuality. Or something.


August 13:
Tropic Thunder
Director: Ben Stiller
(imdb, wiki, apple trailer)
Iron Man wears blackface, comedy ensues.


August 15:
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Director: Dave Filoni
(imdb, wiki, apple trailer)
If a Star Wars movie gets made in the vacuum of CGI, is there anyone around to give a damn?

Mirrors
Director: Alexandre Aja
(imdb, wiki, apple trailer)
Kiefer Sutherland enters scary-dead-girl-with-long-black-hair land.

Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Director: Woody Allen
(imdb, wiki, apple trailer)
Hey look, a Woody Allen movie with Scarlett Johansson, Penélope Cruz, and Javier Bardem.

Henry Poole Is Here [limited]
Director: Mark Pellington
(imdb, wiki, apple trailer)

Fly Me to the Moon
Director: Ben Stassen
(imdb, wiki, imdb trailer)
Ist animated.


August 20:
The Rocker
Director: Peter Cattaneo
(imdb, wiki, apple trailer)


August 22:
Hamlet 2 [limited]
Director: Andrew Fleming
(imdb, wiki, apple trailer)
Alas poor Yorick, you got brought back for a sequel. Steve Coogan, Elisabeth Shue, Catherine Keener.

Death Race
Director: Paul W.S. Anderson
(imdb, wiki, imdb trailer)
Sounds risky.

The House Bunny
Director: Fred Wolf
(imdb, wiki, apple trailer)
Brought to you by the same people who wrote Legally Blonde. Shocking.

The Longshots
Director: Fred Durst
(imdb, wiki, apple trailer)
The world needs more Fred Durst directed movies.


August 29:
Disaster Movie
Director: Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer
(imdb, wiki, apple trailer)

Babylon A.D.
Director: Mathieu Kassovitz
(imdb, wiki, imdb trailer)
I hear talk of Vin Diesel and parkour.

Traitor
Director: Jeffrey Nachmanoff
(imdb, wiki, apple trailer)

College
Director: Deb Hagan
(imdb, wiki, apple trailer)


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For more extensive releases from the US and other parts of the globe, feel free to dig through these links:
-Australia
-Canada
-Germany
-UK
-USA

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Yeah, not seeing anything of interest this month around. How about you?

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  • maximumzeromaximumzero I...wait, what? New Orleans, LARegistered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Possibility of seeing Clone Wars depending on reviews. If they have even 10% of the brilliance from the TV series I'm in like flint.

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  • geckahngeckahn Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Pineapple Express is August 6th, not 8th

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  • BassguyBassguy Ghost Ride the Dragon Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    I am absolutely going to see The Clone Wars. I like Star Wars a lot. It would have to be pretty bad for me not to get some sort of enjoyment from it.

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  • GimGim a tall glass of water Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Thusly corrected.

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  • ZimmydoomZimmydoom Accept no substitutes Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Oh wow, it's the Gim thread. Gim has been busy.

    Also I will also see Star Wars also.

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  • QuidQuid Definitely not a banana Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    I intend to see Pineapple Express and Hamlet 2 with enthusiasm and Swing Vote with cautious optimism.

    Quid on
  • reVersereVerse Attack and Dethrone God Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Tropic Thunder looks like it's either going to be moderately hilarious or just really, really bad.

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  • QuidQuid Definitely not a banana Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Oh shit, didn't see Tropic Thunder on there. I'll check that out too.

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  • GodfatherGodfather Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Tomb of the Dragon Emperor is about five years too late.

    Seriously, does anybody give a shit anymore?

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  • AbsoluteZeroAbsoluteZero The new film by Quentin Koopantino Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Looks like if I go to the movies this month it's going to be The Dark Knight again.

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  • reVersereVerse Attack and Dethrone God Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Godfather wrote: »
    Tomb of the Dragon Emperor is about five years too late.

    Seriously, does anybody give a shit anymore?

    Brendan Fraser, probably? Looking at the movies he's done after Mummy 2, it's not a terribly impressive list.

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  • VariableVariable Mouth Congress Stroke Me Lady FameRegistered User regular
    edited August 2008
    I'm up for the 3 big comedies of the summer. that being pineapple express, tropic thunder, and hamlet 2.

    I haven't been excited for a comedy in a long time, but I'm certain that between these three movies I'll have a new comedy that really surprises me. or at least I'm hopeful. I'm also desperate. something actually relatively fresh would be grand.

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  • torrid mindtorrid mind Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    What about "W."

    Pineapple express might be funny. I will most likely rent it though.

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  • tofutofu Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Bottle Shock looks good. I might check out Hell Ride, haven't decided yet.

    I was planning on seeing Clone Wars until I watched the four minute clip, can't say I care about it anymore.

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  • TehSpectreTehSpectre Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Midnight Meat Train is being released only in dollar-type theaters due to a fiasco between Lions Gate and Barker.

    I believe it will be hitting only about 100 screens throughout the US.

    The novella is wonderful and the movie looks to be faithful.


    Go see it, or Vinne Jones will brain ya.
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    Now, Alexander Aja has been a mixed bag for movies so far. He's hit gold with The Hills Have Eyes remake, but struck out with P2, and only half pulled off High Tension. However, this movie seems to bring back the character development of Eyes and added supernatural horrors, which I am all for.

    Not to mention that Keifer Sutherland has only been in good horror movies. (Lost Boys, Highway, Dark City - City is stretching it, but it had horror elements) and has been gushing about how much he liked the script and promising a good story to go along with the gore.


    I hear that Mirrors is the creepiest movie of the Summer.
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    I haven't heard much about the Hell movie. I'll check out some info when I get home from work


    All in all, I am pretty psyched at all the great movies coming out this month and it seems to have a solid horror count.

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  • HacksawHacksaw J. Duggan Esq. Wrestler at LawRegistered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Quid wrote: »
    I intend to see Pineapple Express and Hamlet 2 with enthusiasm and Swing Vote with cautious optimism.
    Add Tropic Thunder to that list and you've got a month of fun for Hacksaw!

    EDIT: Also Babylon A.D.

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  • TehSpectreTehSpectre Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    People actually want to see Swing Vote?

    It looks horrible.

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  • see317see317 Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    TehSpectre wrote: »
    Midnight Meat Train is being released only in dollar-type theaters due to a fiasco between Lions Gate and Barker.

    I believe it will be hitting only about 100 screens throughout the US.

    The novella is wonderful and the movie looks to be faithful.
    Do you have any additional information on said fiasco? I'm just curious as to why they would shoot themselves in the foot after the movie was finished.

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  • TehSpectreTehSpectre Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    ShockTillYouDrop wrote:
    The fickle nature of Lionsgate's treatment of The Midnight Meat Train's release should have prepared you for this.

    Studio insiders confirmed for us this afternoon that Lionsgate is planning a limited 100 theater run of the Clive Barker adaptation on August 1st. An unceremonious release for Ryuhei Kitamura's stylish American directorial debut.

    This move fulfills Lionsgate's contractual obligation with production entity Lakeshore to give it some sort of theatrical run. The plan is to subsequently release Meat Train quickly down the line (October?) for a DVD release. That's the word for now, however, we hear there is an effort to beef up the theater count on behalf of Lakeshore. Nothing is solid on that front.

    The film stars Bradley Cooper, Brooke Shields, Vinnie Jones and Leslie Bibb. Screenwriter Jeff Buhler adapted Barker's Books of Blood entry.

    You can read our early positive review here.
    Clive Barker wrote:
    If you wish to see MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN in all its big screen glory at a THEATER near you, please do the following:

    Cut and paste the message at the bottom of this post and e-mail it to:

    1) investor relations at Lionsgate: keasterling@lionsgate.com

    2) Lionsgate: general-inquiries@lionsgate.com

    3) call Lionsgate at (310) 449-9200 and express your desire to see MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN get the release it deserves.

    BE POLITE AND PROFESSIONAL! We do not want to piss them off, just want them to know how many fans out there would like to shell out their hard earned cash to see the most groundbreaking horror film of the past ten years in a real movie theater!

    HERE'S A SAMPLE MESSAGE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE (or feel free to compose your own):

    Dear Lionsgate,

    As a long time Clive Barker fan, I am writing you to express my strong desire to see "The Midnight Meat Train" on the big screen.

    Rumors are currently circulating that the film will only be released on a limited basis and I am very concerned that I will miss my opportunity to see the most highly anticipated Clive Barker film in over a decade in all of its big screen glory!

    There are millions of horror fans like myself who have been disappointed by the recent trend towards watered down PG-13 horror movies. Clive's work represents a return to serious, thought provoking horror movies and with Ryuhei Kitamura at the helm, I am even more excited to experience this collaboration, as it was intended: in a packed theater with hundreds of other horror fans like myself!

    I urge you to please give this film the release it deserves!

    Many thanks,
    YOUR NAME

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  • SentrySentry Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    TehSpectre wrote: »

    Not to mention that Keifer Sutherland has only been in good horror movies. (Lost Boys, Highway, Dark City - City is stretching it, but it had horror elements) and has been gushing about how much he liked the script and promising a good story to go along with the gore.

    ... I find your lack of including Flatliners.... disturbing....

    and do you mean Highway, or Freeway? Because IMDB doesn't know what Highway is.

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  • TehSpectreTehSpectre Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Sentry wrote: »
    TehSpectre wrote: »

    Not to mention that Keifer Sutherland has only been in good horror movies. (Lost Boys, Highway, Dark City - City is stretching it, but it had horror elements) and has been gushing about how much he liked the script and promising a good story to go along with the gore.

    ... I find your lack of including Flatliners.... disturbing....
    Ah, I knew I was forgetting one.

    The point still stands.

    Also, I made an error. The movie is Freeway, not Highway.

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  • SentrySentry Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    god, I loved Freeway... so under appreciated.

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  • DynagripDynagrip Break me a million hearts HoustonRegistered User, ClubPA regular
    edited August 2008
    Definitely going to see Pineapple Express. I'd like to see Hamlet 2 and I'll wait on Tropical Thunder.

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  • QuidQuid Definitely not a banana Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Hacksaw wrote: »
    Quid wrote: »
    I intend to see Pineapple Express and Hamlet 2 with enthusiasm and Swing Vote with cautious optimism.
    Add Tropic Thunder to that list and you've got a month of fun for Hacksaw!

    EDIT: Also Babylon A.D.
    I did add Tropic Thunder.

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  • urahonkyurahonky Cynical Old Man Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Godfather wrote: »
    Tomb of the Dragon Emperor is about five years too late.

    Seriously, does anybody give a shit anymore?

    I like Jet Li.... So may force myself to watch this. But it's starting to get out of control. Though it looks like it has more action than the first two combined.

    But from previews we may have ONLY seen the action parts.

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  • Idx86Idx86 Long days and pleasant nights.Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    I'll probably go see Pineapple Express. I'm such a Star Wars whore that I'll probably buck up and see Clone Wars, even though I am vehemently against it's existence.

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  • TehSpectreTehSpectre Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    So, I managed to find a showing of Midnight Meat Train at a nearby dollar theater.

    It was a really great horror movie.

    The gore was great. The thrills were great. The acting was great. The ending was great.

    For $2, I am going to go see it again.

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  • QuidQuid Definitely not a banana Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Swing Vote has been relegated to netflix due to poor reviews.

    Quid on
  • see317see317 Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Quid wrote: »
    Swing Vote has been relegated to netflix due to poor reviews.
    Watch as I try to contain my shock.:|

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  • TehSpectreTehSpectre Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Quid wrote: »
    Swing Vote has been relegated to netflix due to poor reviews.

    I am still surprised you were interested in it, Quid.

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  • QuidQuid Definitely not a banana Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    God dammit the preview before TDK was good.

    Screw you guys. I got three more beers to go.

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  • Xenocide GeekXenocide Geek Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    i'm seeing a disturbing lack of confidence about pineapple express

    you guys realize it's written by seth rogen/evan goldberg, right.

    you know, the superbad team.

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  • QuidQuid Definitely not a banana Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Pineapple Express is going to be spectacular.

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  • ToefooToefoo Los Angeles, CARegistered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Damn, I didn't think it'd be this fucking hard to find a showing for Midnight Meat Train. What the hell is wrong with Lionsgate? They've been going downhill for years and now this just puts the final nail in the coffin for me.

    However, Vinny Jones deserves my money, and I will travel across land, air, and sea to see this thing.

    Edit: Also, forgot to add that Ryuhei Kitamura DEFINITELY deserves my money. I hope this doesn't dissuade him from making more movies here =/

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  • ErlkingErlking Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Well, after Get Smart, Wall-E, and Dark Knight sucking up all of the year's awesome movie allotment, I guess there had to be a dry spell. Pineapple Express could be fun maybe?

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  • QuidQuid Definitely not a banana Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    AWESOME YOU MOTHERFUCKER.

    Also, Tropic Thunder will probably be decent.

    Quid on
  • ElkiElki get busy Moderator, ClubPA Mod Emeritus
    edited August 2008
    Quid wrote: »
    Swing Vote has been relegated to netflix due to poor reviews.

    I hope it bombs in a spectacular fashion.

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  • GodfatherGodfather Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Hamlet 2 looks like one of those movies where all of the good parts are shown in the trailer.

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  • TehSpectreTehSpectre Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    Elki wrote: »
    Quid wrote: »
    Swing Vote has been relegated to netflix due to poor reviews.

    I hope it bombs in a spectacular fashion.

    It only made 6mil over the weekend.

    Costner put 20mil of his own money into producing this stinker.

    Ouch.

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  • DukiDuki Registered User regular
    edited August 2008
    How much of a stoner comedy will Pineapple be? Like, a full out look at us we are getting high this is funny stoner comedy? Because stoner comedies suck ass.

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