The Dark Side

After much anticipation, the trailer for the first standalone Star Wars movie has been released, and I must say that it is quite an interesting experience. Gone are the incredibly high expectations of continuing a story with pre-established characters that we as the audience have a certain level of expectation for. Instead we have a whole new slew of characters that we have no expectations for, who are playing out a story that has only been touched upon briefly. I think that makes this trailer incredibly effective. The only question left is which recognizable characters are left to reveal? Will it be Vader or Boba Fett? Decide for yourself when you view below:

After numerous teasers, the trailer has arrived for the Steven Spielberg-directed adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic The BFG. As one of Dahl’s lesser known, but more often more beloved stories, this was a story that seemed ripe for a feature film. The trailer itself does not disappoint, it seems that the seamless blending of CGI and live action will be used to tell one of the most touching tales that I read as a child. Decide for yourself after you watch below: