Saw VI

Halloween MUST be close when there’s a new “Saw” movie in theaters. Jigsaw is dead, but the game still continues (seriously?). Another round of the “lessons” that are taught to unsuspecting victims in disturbing, sometimes fatal ways. Now, let me ask… Are you sick of the franchise yet? I don’t really do scary movies but I’m definitely tired of hearing about these movies. My friend that loves horror movies even admitted to the ridiculousness of there being a number 6 in the series, but also said that he would watch this anyway. I guess if it ain’t broke…

Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant

What the hell is this movie even about? I am so confused. Even the trailer doesn’t do anything for me. I guess a kid decides his life is too boring so he takes up an offer from a vampire (John C. Reilly) to join the undead and become part of a traveling freak show. The cast is insane: Salma Hayek, Ken Watanabe, Jane Krakowski, and even Willem Dafoe. They all wanted to be part of this movie? Is it because the whole vampire thing is in right now and they want to be trendy actors? I don’t know. I really wish that this actually looked good, but just seeing J.C. Reilly as a vampire immediately turns me off from it. Something is just not right about it. Great actor, but all I can think is…. “SHAKE AND BAKE!”

Amelia

I’m quite surprised that I haven’t seen this movie promoted at all, or seen any trailers on TV. The dramatic story of famed pilot Amelia Eirhart’s disappearance, and who better to play her than Hilary Swank. Watching her scenes in the trailer already convinces me that she was perfect for the role. I wasn’t sure of where they were going to go with the story, but it looks pretty good. I would definitely watch it, though the audience for this is probably going to be a bit on the older end. Throw in Richard Gere and Ewan McGregor and you have an all-star cast.