Category Archives: sequels

“Escape Plan 2: Hades” Poster, Trailer, and Blu-ray/DVD

Directed by Steven C. Miller, Escape Plan 2: Hades focuses on years after Ray Breslin, played by Sylvester Stallone, fought his way out of the escape-proof prison called “The Tomb.”

He’s organized a new top-notch, for-hire security force. But when one of his team members goes missing inside a computerized techno-terror battle-maze known as HADES, Breslin together with Trent DeRosa, played by Dave Bautista, must now decipher a way to break into the world’s best-hidden prison, release their kidnapped team, and make it out alive.

Bar Fight movie clip is pretty much what you’d expect from a Stallone movie. The fact that he is still able to shoot ’em up means the guy has stamina.

Also starring in the movie are Jesse Metcalfe and Curtis Jackson. The Blu-ray and DVD have hit the streets, so you can see the movie that way.

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Astonishing “Predator” Trailers, Posters, and Blu-ray & DVD

Directed by Shane Black, the new tale of The Predator arrives from outer reaches of space and lands in the small-town streets of suburbia. Though it appears innocent, Black brings a different twist this time compared to the original starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.

The hunt comes home with children and parents. The most lethal hunters are stronger, smarter, and deadlier than ever before. They have genetically upgraded themselves with DNA from other species.

In the movie trailer, it shows a young boy accidentally triggers their return to Earth. Who is going to save the day this time? A ragtag crew of ex-soldiers and a disgruntled science teacher will join forces to save the end of the human race.

The ensemble cast includes Boyd Holbrook, Trevante Rhodes, Jacob Tremblay, Keegan-Michael Key, Olivia Munn, Sterling K. Brown, Alfie Allen, Thomas Jane, Augusto Aguilera, Jake Busey, and Yvonne Strahovski.

The movie is streaming and is available on Blu-ray and DVD if you didn’t get a chance to see the film in the theaters, now you can.

The red band trailer tells more of the story. It appears a human male transforms into a predator. So, he is half human and half predator. What does that mean? The red band label is because one of the male characters says something raunchy.

The latest poster is so wicked with a sophisticated touch. The orange background flourishes with spicy motives. The predator’s hand on a predator’s head with a spine is clockwork orange expression. Kubrick would be proud.

Shane Black is legendary for screenwriting the top scripts for movies like Lethal WeaponThe Long Kiss Goodbye, and The Last Boy Scout. In an interview with Robert Downey, Jr., Downey praised Black’s work on Iron Man 3.

“The Equalizer 2” Trailers, Poster, Extended Movie Clip

Directed by Antoine Fuqua, Denzel Washington returns to his role in the first sequel of all Washington movies. The Equalizer 2 follows Robert McCall, played by Washington, as he continues to serve an unwavering justice for the ill-used and coerced.

This time around McCall applies justice for the death of someone very special in his life. How far will he go to make sure justice is served when that is someone he loves?

The movie also stars Pedro Pascal, Ashton Sanders, Bill Pullman, and Melissa Leo.

The studio marketing department did wonders with the movie poster. EQ2 and two side by side images of Washington’s face communicate so well.

The Equalizer franchise is based on a television series created by Michael Sloan and Richard Lindheim. The TV series starred Edward Woodward, who played retired espionage and intelligence officer with a cagey past. He applies his skills from his previous profession to apply justice to innocent people. People trapped in threatening situations with no recourse except the Equalizer.

Fuqua has worked with Washington before in the 2001 Oscar-winning movie Training Day.

The extended movie clip shows how the Equalizer, Washington, operates and predicts his movies.

The second trailer is entertaining in the sense of intensity. The movie is filled with action and sharp cuts by Fuqua’s direction. We can only hope for an awesome ending to satisfy our palate.

The movie trailer shows McCall applying his revenge as justice is served.  The little girl is so cute and adorable.

Absolutely Lowest But Good “Deadpool 2” Trailers and Poster

Directed by David Leitch, Deadpool 2 arrives with cafeteria chef Wade Wilson or Deadpool, played by Ryan Reynolds. Wilson survived a near-fatal bovine attack, though it disfigured him, and he still is trying to make his dream come true, becoming Mayberry’s hottest bartender. While he is learning to cope with his lost sense of taste, he is still trying to add more spice to his life as he battles a sundry of squirrelly characters that make no sense.

Leitch directed Charlize Theron in the 2017 comedy-thriller Atomic Blonde, which I wrote about earlier. It seems he likes to direct movies that are not all that serious and have some over-the-top humor.

Josh Brolin also stars as Nathan Summers or Cable. He looks to be Deadpool’s nemesis. The trailers and clips below are crazy and weird, but that is how Deadpool movies play out on the screen, so enjoy them and try to figure out the storyline. I sure didn’t.

“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” Posters, TV Spot, Trailers, Featurettes, Blu-ray & DVD

Directed by J.A. Bayona, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, the new Jurassic Park installment has arrived. The story keeps to where the last movie ended, but it is four years later. The theme park and luxury resort Jurassic World is still destroyed by dinosaurs out of containment. Forsaken by humans, Isla Nublar is surviving with dinosaurs fending for themselves in the island jungles.

The island has an active volcano, now. Owen, played by Chris Pratt, and Claire, played by Bryce Dallas Howard, organize an operation to rescue the remaining dinosaurs from the dangers of the volcano, which is wiping them out.

If you are familiar with the former movie, Owen bonded with Blue, his lead raptor, he wants to find him because he is still missing in the wild. Claire developed an understanding and respect for these unique beasts. She makes her mission and hopes to save the ones that remain.

When Owen and Claire arrive on the unstable island, the lava rains down on their expedition. But, the worse is not the erupting volcano.  They uncover a conspiracy to return the whole planet to a terrifying order not seen since prehistoric times. The studios give us a hint if you look at the third poster real close. You will see the words “The Park is Gone.”

The production is boasting new breeds of dinosaurs with the favorites returning. Howard is a true actress and Pratt can hold his own as an action guy. Take a look at the movie trailer and see the coming spectacle for yourself.

Not only has Juan Antonio García Bayona directed the fifth installment of Jurassic Park, he is known as J.A. Bayona and is a Spanish director known for directing television commercials and music videos. He also directed horror movie The Orphanage and the drama The Impossible starring Naomi Watts, who was nominated for an Oscar, and Ewan McGregor.

The movie also stars Toby Jones, Ted Levine, Rafe Spall, BD Wong and Jeff Goldblum.

The Blu-ray, DVD, and online streaming are happening, so if you want to see the movie again or if you missed it in the movie theaters, now is your chance to own it or watch in the comfort of your home or on your device.

The movie trailer below shows us more about the story and what to expect when we see the movie. The kid’s reactions are great. I can’t wait to see their interviews and hear them talk about working in the movie.

The featurette below sets the pace of the movie and allows us to see where the story is going.  Bayona talks about shooting the scenes tightly so the suspense of what is happening is evident.

The movie trailer shows all the action and adventure you will experience in the movie theaters.

The TV spot is pretty cool to watch because it shows the grandeur of the CGI dinosaurs.

“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” Blu-ray/DVD Trailer and Clip

If you haven’t seen the new Star Wars movie, you better hurry up. The Blu-ray/DVD combo pack will soon hit the streets.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi is fantastic. I loved it because the movie is so spiritual and good does conquer evil. So much happens in the movie. It is hard to keep track of what is happening and who are the good guys and bad guys (or gals).

Carrie Fisher passed away and her final scene with Mark Hamill is uplifting and forgiving.  I am guessing, the director or producers rewrote that scene and dubbed the words after she passed away.  It is just too fitting for Fisher’s departure.

IWatch the trailer to find out about all the cool special features they have for you to watch.  Something like 2 hours worth of deleted scenes and a documentary by the director, Rian Johnson.

“Detective Chinatown 2” Trailer and Poster

Directed by Sicheng Chen and following a huge success from the original Detective Chinatown, which holds the ninth place as the highest grossing film in China, we meet, once again, the madcap buddies Qin, played by Haoran Liu, and Tang, played by Baoqing Wang. Detective Chinatown 2 is just as hilarious.

They take a transatlantic trip to New York City. Qin ends up in a global detective contest with a large cash prize. The task contest requires him to locate the grandson of the godfather of Chinatown. Qin and Tang become the ‘Detective Chinatown Duo’ hot on the trail until the missing person case becomes a murder case.

Watch the video and you will see some funny antics. Chen has impeccable comedic timing. It’s just belly roll of laughter after belly roll of laughter.

Tom Cruise in “Mission Impossible: Fallout” Posters, Trailers, TV Spot, Featurettes

Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, Mission: Impossible—Fallout follows Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt once again. The story is about how the best intentions often come back to haunt you.

The movie finds Hunt and his IMF team, played by Alec Baldwin, Simon Pegg, and Ving Rhames, along with some familiar allies, played by Rebecca Ferguson and Michelle Monaghan, in a race against time after a mission gone wrong.

Henry Cavill, Angela Bassett, and Vanessa Kirby also join the dynamic cast, and filmmaker McQuarrie returns to direct his second Mission: Impossible movie.

The next poster is called “Sunburst.” The colors and characters let us know we are in for an adventure.

The poster says it all. Certainly, Ethan Hunt will work with his team to save the world from malevolence. The stellar cast is phenomenal, something to look forward to seeing in the movie theater.

The featurette talks about Cruise’s stunts and shows footage we haven’t seen yet.

The following trailer tells us about the story, filled with action, Tom Cruise stunts, and the bad guys.

I watched Top Gun the other night. Tom Cruise made that movie great. He is such a brilliant actor—and cute, too! Here, he is performing another impossible stunt.

Aerial Featurette is fantastic, with Tom Cruise flying the helicopter and doing spirals.

The movie trailer is fantastic, pure entertainment.

The TV Spot is shorter but fine.

“Halloween” Trailers, Featurettes, Movie Clips, and Poster

Co-written and directed by David Gordon Green, Jamie Lee Curtis returns to one of her best roles in the movies. Laurie Strode comes to her ultimate confrontation with Michael Myers, the masked figure who has haunted her since she narrowly escaped his killing spree on Halloween night four decades ago.

John Carpenter will not direct this time but will executive produce and serve as a creative consultant. The rest of the cast includes Judy Greer, Will Patton, Nick Castle, Andi Matichak and Omar J. Dorsey.

Following Carpenter’s classic, filmmakers David Gordon Green and Danny McBride crafted a story that carves a fresh path from the events in the groundbreaking 1978 movie.

Forty years ago, Michael Myers went after Laurie Strode in the original Halloween. There are two featurettes focusing on the original movie. One featurette focuses on how the production team dealt with making the Myer’s mask look older. In the next featurette, the cast, crew and director share their stories when they first saw the original Halloween.

Now, the movie is available on Blu-ray, DVD, and is streaming. Purchase your copy and keep it in your library, so you can play it every Halloween or whenever you need a dose of Myers stalking Jamie Lee Curtis.

Here are a couple of movie clips with Michael Myers. He hasn’t changed over the last 40 years in prison.

The movie clip below shows how intense the movie will get when Laurie Strode confronts Michael Myers.

The featurette is so much fun to watch. Curtis is one of my favorite actors.

The second trailer is better than the first. I see some familiar faces.

Jamie Lee Curtis is fantastic in the movie trailer. This is going to be a fun and horrific movie.

The First Purge Posters, Trailer, TV Spot, Movie Clip, and Featurette

Written by James DeMonaco and directed by Gerard McMurry, The First Purge follows the idea that behind every tradition lies a revolution.  The filmmakers are talking about the next Independence Day, witness the rise of our country’s 12 hours of annual lawlessness.  A movement that started as an experiment.

The silliness or craziness of the story is to push the crime rate below one percent for the rest of the year, the New Founding Fathers of America (NFFA) test a sociological theory that vents aggression for one night in one isolated community.  But when the violence of oppressors meets the rage of the marginalized, the contagion will explode from the trial-city borders and spread across the nation.

Still, don’t think this is not worth seeing because DeMonaco, reportedly, has some success with the movie storyline as a series, The Purge: Election Year, The PurgeThe Purge: Anarchy and The Purge: Election Year.

Now, he is returning with McMurry directing his script. The cast includes Y’Lan Noel, Lex Scott Davis, Joivan Wade, Luna Lauren Velez, and Marisa Tomei.

The movie is streaming and the Blu-ray and DVD are on the streets as well.  If you want to see it again, or haven’t seen it, now is your chance.

The movie clip is an argument about Dimitri wanting to kill Nya’s brother during the Purge.

The featurette gives a little bit of information.  The whole story feels awkward.

The movie trailer pretty much tells you about the movie.  I am not sure if this is a horror movie or just a destructive movie.

The TV Spot called Together doesn’t offer much. I am sure more information will be coming soon.