The Maryland Film Festival ran from May 8-12, featuring over 50 feature length films and 75 short films. This yearly festival shows films primarily at The Charles Theatre in Baltimore along with other local screens. Feel free to check out the link for the full listing of films. I was fortunate enough to catch three titles (even though I wish I had the chance to see many more). Since these three films won’t be out in theaters for awhile, I’ll give you a little preview here.
The Maryland Film Festival ran from May 8-12, featuring over 50 feature length films and 75 short films. This yearly festival shows films primarily at The Charles Theatre in Baltimore along with other local screens. Feel free to check out the link for the full listing of films. I was fortunate enough to catch three titles (even though I wish I had the chance to see many more). Since these three films won’t be out in theaters for awhile, I’ll give you a little preview here.
When “Watch the Throne” came out in 2011 it was such a music and cultural phenomenon because it took two of the best rappers out and let them create music without holding back any indulgence. Jay-Z and Kanye West together is fantastic, but on their own they have each proven to be at the top of their genre. So when a movie trailer uses one (or both) or their songs it’s usually a positive for me. Now this doesn’t just guarantee a successful trailer. One of my inspirations for making this list is The Great Gatsby‘s trailer questionable inclusion of “No Church in the Wild” in their trailer. As soon as it started in the trailer I sort of cocked my head and thought “why is this here?”. Just because the trailer features such a great song doesn’t mean it’s going to make sense. The entries on this list, however, I think nailed it.
The Great Gatsby (2013) Directed by Baz Luhrmann. Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, & Carey Mulligan. IMDB says: “A Midwestern war veteran finds himself drawn to the past and lifestyle of his millionaire neighbor. ”
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Can’t really complain about my April movie month. I enjoyed the Evil Dead remake, had great post-movie discussions with Lindsay about Trance, thought 42 was quite respectable, and was wowed by my IMAX visual experience with Oblivion. Not to mention I got to live out one of my childhood dreams by seeing Jurassic Park in theaters. I still really need to see The Place Beyond the Pines, Mud, and Pain & Gain so there’s still more April enjoyment to be had. May looks like it might be a decent follow up to all the recent success I’ve had at the theaters.
Oblivion (2013) Directed by Joseph Kosinski. Starring: Tom Cruise, Olga Kurylenko, Andrea Riseborough, & Morgan Freeman. IMDB says: “A veteran assigned to extract Earth’s remaining resources begins to question what he knows about his mission and himself.”
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42 (2013) Directed by Brian Helgeland. Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Harrison Ford, & Nicole Beharie. IMDB says: “The life story of Jackie Robinson and his history-making signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers under the guidance of team executive Branch Rickey.”
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Maybe you’re looking to save a few bucks or the current theater choices just aren’t cutting it. Whatever the case may be, sometimes it’s just as nice to sit at home and watch a good flick. Take a look at this week’s picks for some At-Home Alternatives to the weekly cinema options.
I love horror, always have been willing to get creeped out complete with goosebumps and chills, but I’m also quite capable of being chicken shit. I can’t just shake off a good horror movie, even as a grown up, and have had trouble getting to sleep on many occasions. When I was a kid it was much worse. These are some of the movies that seriously scared me growing up.
I actually had a decent month at the movies in March, enjoying Stoker and Spring Breakers while not completely regretting watching Oz the Great and Powerful. Other FTSer’s enjoyed The Incredible Burt Wonderstone and The Call so that’s not a terrible showing. Going into this month there’s not many options in general, but hopefully there’s a few good ones in there.
