Trailer Trash

2007-10-31T09:27:00.000-06:00

I Think I Love My Wife (2007)

2007-03-25T11:07:00.001-06:00

This was just released on March 16. Here's what movies.com says about it. "Richard (Chris Rock) is a happily married husband and father whose wife Brenda (Gina Torres) is drop-dead gorgeous and ultra-smart. Yet, after several years of marriage, Richard is growing bored with his existence, but doesn't know what to do about it. In steps Nikki (Kerry Washington), a woman from Richard's past who promises an exciting future, if she can pry the married man from his comfortable suburban home. Written and directed by Rock."

Temporarily Unavailable

2007-02-13T08:15:00.000-07:00

I'm sure you've read all about the whole Viacom/Youtube fiasco. Due to this, I am starting to lose some of the amazing trailers I was able to find. You will notice that ~~some~~ most posts on this site will come up as unavailable.

Thank Viacom for that.

I am glad I waited one day to make this post as I wasn't in the best mood last night.

I can understand Viacom's position to a point, but in my opinion they have gone too far. In many instances they have taken down parodies made by die hard fans that in no way infringe on any copyright laws.

I post trailers (mostly retro and old movie trailers, some current). Yes, they belong to the companies that made them, I never said they were mine. I post these trailers to remind people of old movies. It was great to get some comments from people saying that they forgot about a certain movie until they saw the trailer (one comment went so far to say that she was going to share the old 80's flick with her now teenage son). I post these movie trailers because I enjoy movies and I want to share these trailers with others in the hopes that someone will happen along and find that one movie they had forgotten about, the one movie that reminds them of sitting in their pajamas on a Saturday afternoon with their family when they were young.

I will try to find a way to start posting again, but in the meantime there will be no new posts to this site.

Just in case you'd like this address:
Viacom
1515 Broadway
New York, NY 10036

This Is Spinal Tap (1984)

2007-02-08T23:03:00.000-07:00

Click HERE to find the DVD, soundtrack or other collectibles for This Is Spinal Tap
This is a favorite movie of my husband's. We watched this together about a month ago (me for the first time). I got such a kick out of this film. My husband, being a long time heavy metal fan himself, told me that he couldn't understand what was so funny about this movie when it first came out. He didn't realize at the time that it was making fun of the performers and thought it was pretty cool.

According to Wikipedia, the movie also cut a little too close to home for some musicians. Eddie Van Halen has said that when he first saw the film, everyone else in the room with him laughed as he failed to see the humor in the film. "Everything in that movie had happened to me," Van Halen said. When Dokken's George Lynch saw the movie he is said to have exclaimed, "That's us! How'd they make a movie about us?"

In 2002 the United States Library of Congress deemed the original film "culturally significant" and selected it for preservation in the National Film Registry.

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

2007-02-05T08:04:00.000-07:00

Click HERE to find the DVD, soundtrack and other collectibles for Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.
I just watched this movie over the weekend for the second time. I liked it, especially the Robert Downey Jr. naration. Pretty funny. And I loved Gay Perry...

Groundhog Day (1993)

2007-02-02T07:10:00.000-07:00

Click HERE to find the DVD, soundtrack and other collectibles for Groundhog Day.Well, Happy Groundhog Day everybody. I thought this would be the perfect trailer to post today. Here's to an early spring (crosses fingers).

The Wizard (1989)

2007-01-31T08:02:00.000-07:00

One of my sister's favorite movies. Did you know that Toby Maguire actually has an uncredited role in this movie as on of Lucas's friends. Here's a picture.

Willow (1988)

2007-01-30T08:22:00.000-07:00

Here's another movie my sister and I grew up on. I really enjoyed Val Kilmer in this flick.

Here's some trivia for you from Wikipedia: As an April Fool's joke on Starwars.com, both Willow and the Shadow War novel series were claimed to be part of the Star Wars canon,complete with detailed character profiles. Though the character entries were removed from the Databank proper after the joke was over, the entries remain viewable by direct link.

The Money Pit (1986)

2007-01-29T08:11:00.000-07:00

Sometimes I look around at our 'fixer-upper' we bought last year and think about this movie. It makes me feel better to think that there are worse houses out there.

House (1986)

2007-01-26T07:57:00.000-07:00

Click HERE to find the DVD for House.
Score! I love this movie -- and the sequel. Now, I can't remember if there was a third (update: there is! and there is even a fourth). I grew up on #1 and #2 with my sister. I have such an old copy of House I & II on VHS still. If you like some of the other movies on this site that I recommend, you'll like this one. Happy Friday everyone.

Fright Night (1985)

2007-01-25T07:27:00.000-07:00

Click HERE to find the DVD, soundtrack or other collectibles for Fright Night.
Here's an old movie I found while searching for something else. I forgot that Marcy from Married With Children was in this. I do remember that this movie freaked me out when I first saw it. I was such a gullible 12 year old!

Thank You For Smoking (2006)

2007-01-24T07:42:00.000-07:00

Click HERE to find the DVD, soundtrack and other collectibles for Thank You For Smoking.
I've just recently seen this movie and I have to say it is one of the best I've seen in the past year. It was humorous and witty, and it had a great cast. If you're looking for a movie to watch, I recommend it.

Trash Tuesday Tally (National Lampoon's)

2007-01-23T07:54:00.000-07:00

There are currently about 33 National Lampoon's movies to date. I chose the most popular out of the titles for this poll, but if your favorite National Lampoon's movie is not listed here, feel free to cast a vote for it by filling out a trash talk comment at the end of this poll.

1941 (1979)

2007-01-22T07:53:00.000-07:00

Click HERE for the DVD, soundtrack or other collectibles for 1941
My dad got me hooked on this movie. One of Spielberg's earlier movies, this movie received some bad reviews (some going so far as to say that this is why Spielberg shouldn't do comedy). Political incorrectness aside, I thought this was a great movie and the cast just can't be beat.

Night At The Museum (2006)

2007-01-21T09:13:00.000-07:00

Click HERE to find the DVD, soundtrack and other collectibles for Night at the Museum.
I went to see this movie last night. I know, a little late in the game. I'm glad I did, this was a fantastic movie and with the effects, I'm glad I saw it on the big screen. even my husband who doesn't like 'unrealistic' movies enjoyed this one.

Romancing The Stone (1984)

2007-01-20T09:00:00.000-07:00

Click HERE to find the DVD, soundtrack or other collectibles for Romancing The Stone.
Nothing like a light hearted romantic comedy to start off the weekend. Personally, I like this movie best out of the two that were made.

The Hitcher (1985)

2007-01-19T07:12:00.000-07:00

Click HERE to find the DVD, soundtrack or other collectibles for The Hitcher.
In light of the new Hitcher coming out today I thought I would post the original trailer to the 1985 Hitcher starring Rutger Hauer. Hmmm, I wonder how close to the original the new one will be. I like Sean Bean as the new Hitcher, I think it was a good choice.

Gremlins (1984)

2007-01-18T08:08:00.001-07:00

Click HERE to find the DVD, Soundtrack or other collectibles for Gremlins.
Okay, this was on the TV last weekend, and I thought I wouldn't get into it, but I needed something to pass about 30 minutes. So I sat down to watch it for a bit and two hours later it was over. I got sucked in again.

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)

2007-01-17T07:07:00.000-07:00

Click HERE to check prices on the DVD, soundtrack and other collectibles for Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure.This movie is posted by special request (you know who you are). I like this trailer, and the movie is pretty good too. Party on dudes!

Trash Tuesday Tally (Die Hard)

2007-01-16T08:30:00.000-07:00

In light of the new Die Hard coming out this year, inquiring minds want to know: What is your favorite of the Die Hard movies so far?

Pulp Fiction (1994)

2007-01-15T07:53:00.000-07:00

Click here to find the DVD, soundtrack or other collectibles for Pulp Fiction

Here's a great movie (trailer) to kick off your week. I think this was the first QT movie I saw. Now get out of bed and get your asses in to work -- sigh!

Carry On Cleo (1965)

2007-01-14T09:36:00.000-07:00

Click HERE to find the DVD, soundtrack or other collectibles for Carry On Cleo.

In keeping with the old movie theme this weekend, here's a nice trailer from the Carry On Series, a long-running series of British low-budget comedy films, directed by Gerald Thomas and produced by Peter Rogers.

As per Wikipedia, the Carry On series was an energetic mix of parody, farce, slapstick and double entendres, they are seen as classic examples of British humour. The films' humour was in the British comic tradition of the music hall and seaside postcards, They often rely on deliberately bad puns, as in this trailer where Julius Caesar (Kenneth Williams) staggers back from an assassination attempt crying "Infamy! Infamy! They've all got it in for me!"

I found the "Carry On' movies through my dad, so this one is for him. I really enjoy watching these shows.

Why Be Good? (1929)

2007-01-13T07:15:00.000-07:00

According to IMDb, Why Be Good? was believed lost, but has been found and is currently awaiting funding for restoration. I remember when I was young I would watch oldies on the TV with my family on the weekends, so I'm kicking off this weekend with the oldest trailer I could find.

Best Seller (1987)

2007-01-12T07:13:00.000-07:00

Click HERE to find the DVD, soundtrack or other collectibles for Best Seller.
There is a theme to today's trailers. Both of the voices in the backgrounds to these videos are the same. As per Wikipedia, a voice-over narration is used to briefly set up the premise of the movie and provide explanation when necessary. Since the trailer is a highly condensed format, voice-over is a useful tool to enhance the audience's understanding of the plot. Some of the best-known voice-over artists are Don LaFontaine, Andy Geller, Hal Douglas, Mark Elliott, George DelHoyo, and Ashton Smith.

Bright Lights, Big City (1988)

2007-01-12T07:10:00.000-07:00

Click HERE to find the DVD, soundtrack or other collectibles for Bright Lights, Big City.
I barely remember this movie now. I saw it once in 1988, and although I like it, I just can't picture Michael J Fox being a troubled guy like that anymore. I think he just did too much comedy now for me to see him in anything else. He was good in it though.