The Month That Was - September, 2006

There were 25 trailers reviewed in the last month.

Of that 25:

Ten reviews were POSITIVE.
Fifteen were NEGATIVE.

Positive - The Reaping, Curse of the Golden Flower, Haven, 10th and Wolf, Flyboys, Catch a Fire, Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus, Jackass: Number Two, The Oh in Ohio, Marie Antoinette.

Negative - Sleeping Dogs Lie, The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause, Lady in the Water, The Last King of Scotland, Driving Lessons, Flicka, Running With Scissors, Volver, Stranger Than Fiction, The U.S. versus John Lennon, Home of the Brave, Eragon, American Hardcore, Mini’s First Time, Beerfest.

Two were rated a HIGH anticipation level.
One was rated a MEDIUM-HIGH anticipation level.
Four were rated a MEDIUM anticipation level.
Three were rated a LOW-MEDIUM anticipation level.
Nine were rated a LOW anticipation level.
Four were rated a STAY UNRELEASED anticipation level.
Two were rated a STAY UNRELEASED. PLEASE! anticipation level.

Best of the Month - Marie Antoinette
Runners Up: Curse of the Golden Flower, Jackass: Number Two

The Bobcat Goldthwaite Dishonour Award (Worst of the Month) – Sleeping Dogs Lie
Runners Up: Running With Scissors, Beerfest

Most Generic – Flicka
Runners Up: Home of the Brave, Beerfest

Most Original – Marie Antoinette
Runners Up: Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus, Curse of the Golden Flower

Most Anticipated Film – Curse of the Golden Flower
Least Anticipated Film – Sleeping Dogs Lie


A Word from Ryan: I would just like to take this opportunity to thank all of you that have either read or briefly skimmed my blog in the past month. I'm having a really great time writing it, and to be honest, you're enjoyment really does come as a second priority. However, for others to read and strongly disagree with everything I say is just an added bonus. So thanks to all.
Also, please allow me to address the completely unexpected outcry about my fairly harsh comments regarding Sleeping Dogs Lie and Bobcat Goldthwaite. To those who have commented in disgust, I have acknowledged what you're saying. I shouldn't judge a film by it's trailer, that is a completely warranted statement that I agree with. Nevertheless, I have judged the film by its trailer, and that judgement is pretty unflattering to say the least. Now, when I see the movie, I'll make sure I report back to fully make my mind up about the entire picture with a diminished bias. Don't worry, I'm not completely finished with Sleeping Dogs Lie just yet.

Anyways, here's to another month! Stay in touch, and together we can bring about change!