“Set in an office building, five strangers enter an elevator that suddenly stops between floors. As they try to find a way out, even as the building’s security works to free them, strange and inexplicable things begin to happen. As the events increase in violence, the five prisoners realize one of them is the Devil.”

We first saw a teaser trailer for Christopher Nolan‘s upcoming film, Inception, late last year. Since then, there’s been posters, a viral game and other trailers in various stages of undress. What we have now, however, is a full-fledged look at the film ahead of its July release. And damn is it nice. I’m betting Inception will shape up to be one of (if not the) best film of 2010. Mark my words.

A trailer for J.J. Abrams super-secret Super 8 has just hit, and it’s pretty clear the Star Trek director is aiming for another Cloverfield. This cryptic first look was originally supposed to appear in front of Iron Man 2, but it was nowhere to be found when I caught the movie this past weekend.

Piranha 3D looks so deliciously bad. Not only do we have killer fish in 3D, but Elisabeth Shue, Christopher Lloyd and Richard Dreyfuss in the fray. I love it that the film releases this summer in August. Perfect timing!

It’s strange that Paper Man is just now getting a theatrical trailer, considering it made the festival rounds mid-last year. Few have probably heard of the film, including myself, which is a shame. Jeff Daniels, Ryan Reynolds (in tights!), Emma Stone and Lisa Kudrow make for a lovely indie cast. I suppose Reynold’s turn as Captain Excellent was the formative experience needed to land the Green Lantern gig. From the trailer, Paper Man looks a lovely, charming film.

The spoiled, middle-aged mistresses are back (and probably much to Tim’s displeasure). Sex and the City 2 hopes to capture the same commercial exploitation of the HBO series the first film achieved back in 2008. While the original movie had reasonable footing in its trip to the big screen (i.e., concluding the storyline in some fantastic fashion), this sequel seems wholly unnecessary.

Zombie balls. The trailer for Resident Evil: Afterlife has hit — the fourth installment in the series — and damn is it bad. We certainly don’t expect an artful mutation in yet another film in the line, but come on. This footage feels nothing like the preceding films and reeks of box-office hunger — the studio baiting the line with 3D this and that. “Filmed with the James Cameron / Vincent Pace Fusion Camera System.” What the fuck? Impossibly, Afterlife looks an embarrassment to the Resident Evil series. Watch at your own risk.

We first glimpsed Vincenzo Natali’s upcoming film, Splice, late last year. After a successful showing at Sundance a few months ago, the quirky sci-fi tale is set to release this summer (as /Film reported last month.) The developments keep coming, and now we have the first full trailer. While David Chen’s comments indicating the film is more cerebral than scary comes as a surprise, I’m still very much looking forward to this one.

I really hope Robert Rodriguez and director Nimrod Antal live up to their claim that people need to fear the Predators again. Judging from this first trailer, the out look seems promising. The sneak peak at SXSW gave us a taste, but this clip rounds things out pretty well and sets an unsettling tone (and solid anticipation) for the film.

SXSW 2010 is off to a pretty exciting start. Not only did Kick-Ass premiere last night at the lovely Paramount theater (more on that later), but shortly after Robert Rodriguez previewed some early footage and details for Nimród Antal’s upcoming Predators reboot.

Umm…shit. I can’t say I’m a Tron fanboy by any stretch, but Disney’s new trailer for the December 2010-slated sequel, Tron Legacy, is pretty damn awesome. I have to think that with a visual film like this, 3D rendering is the right choice and should prove a big pay off. Jeff Bridges, too, looks solid returning as Flynn. (Even I can appreciate him in this, despite being bothered by his Oscar award for Crazy Heart).

Following the 82nd Annual Academy Awards comes a second trailer for the upcoming Iron Man 2. This take gives us a look at some of the new elements to the story, such as Stark’s on-to-go suit (or whatever you might call it), as well as Rourke’s character Whiplash; which I still contend is going to be the best part of the film.

Patrick Wilson’s new film, Barry Munday, which premieres this week at SXSW in Austin, looks super cute, if not incredibly bizarre. The basic plot surrounds Wilson’s character losing his family jewels, but gaining something far more valuable in return. The equation is a bit cheesy, sure. The apparent humor and interesting cast, however, seems like it can work.

I was really looking forward to Get Him To The Greek, since I adored Russell Brand‘s character, Aldous Snow, in Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Sadly, judging from the first trailer, it looks like Greek is probably just a fun after-thought, and nowhere on the level of Sarah Marshall, (despite what the marketing may want you to believe). Why the hell does P. Diddy have such a prominent role?

Aww…this brings back memories from when the first Toy Story hit back in 1995. Things have changed a bit with the story since then, most the addition of Ken and Barbie this time around. Is Ken supposed to be metrosexual or will he eventually turn out to be a big mo’? (Doubtful, since it’s Disney, but still a curious question).

M. Night Shyamalan directing The Last Airbender might reflexively turn some off to the film (ahem…The Happening); but rest assured, he’s working with existing material and not crafting his own tale, which has been his default approach in the past.

The pairing of Bruce Willis and Tracey Morgan seemed an odd choice, but I have to admit that Cop Out (originally entitled A Couple of Dicks), actually looks pretty funny.

The film ultimately seems an exaggerated actioner, but perhaps the cast can help bouy it above being completely forgettable.

Christopher Nolan looks to have another hit on his hands. Damn if Inception doesn’t look to be a fascinating mind-bender.

I was definitely a fan of the first Iron Man, so I’m positively giddy at the release of the official trailer for the sequel, Iron Man 2. This time around, however, I think what piques my interest most of all is Mickey Rourke and his character Whiplash. Rourke’s previous film, The Wrestler, is one of my all-time favorites, in fact.

Tom Ford‘s directorial debut, A Single Man, is quite possible one of the best films of the year. Not to mention, Colin Firth‘s performance is surely to garner an Oscar nod. Go see it on December 11.

I kind of loathe posting this, because the original Death at a Funeral did not need to be remade. But, I’d be lying if I were to say Chris Rock’s version doesn’t look just a bit funny. Sad to see the same pint-sized party crasher is in this film as well.

Thanks to the industrious folks at ScreenCrave, we have a first (albeit foreign-sounding) look at Angelina Jolie’s upcoming film Salt.

The studio should rethink the marketing for Prince of Persia and simply lead with Jake Gyllenhaal’s bare chest. That’s about the most enticing aspect of the upcoming film, judging from the trailer. A prettier version of The Mummy looks to be all that’s in store for audiences come May 2010.

Of course, just as we announce the extended trailer for AVATAR showing in front of the football game this weekend, Yahoo! goes and releases it online.

I’ll let Tim take this one, since I’m more drawn in by Matt Damon’s form than the fact that this is an “inspiring true story.” Of course, the physical can be inspiring as well. (As long as it’s not ruined with a bad South African accent.)

Splice follows a pair of scientists who have found success with creating genetic hybrids of various animals. When they attempt to add human DNA to the their formula, the results are both surprising and potentially destructive.

Ooo buddy, this is an intense one. While the underlying themes aren’t anything new, director Breck Eisner (of ugh…Sahara) seems to cooked up The Crazies with a pretty dark recipe.

Yet another classic horror remake/reboot/re-imagining. Although with A Nightmare on Elm Street, we do get to enjoy Freddy Krueger as played by the very capable Jackie Earle Haley. It’s hard to tell if this one will rise above the usual drivel we’ve seen over the years, but I’m holding out hope.

Although I’m definitely not a fan of the original Twilight, I will admit the upcoming sequel, New Moon, looks to be much better. I guess that’s what happens when you get a new director (Chris Weitz) and you beef up the cast (e.g., Dakota Fanning, Michael Sheen).

Christopher Nolan’s next film, Inception, is due in just about a year. While there has certainly been some buzz about The Dark Knight-director’s next project, details have been sparse, save for the stellar cast lined up, which includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Cillian Murphy and Ellen Page. The footage below isn’t so much a trailer [...]

The first trailer for James Cameron‘s much-hyped Avatar doesn’t exactly frag one’s sci-fi sensibilities as many were hoping. While this is the first clear look at what’s coming in December, I have to think there’s a lot more awaiting us. Cameron’s use of 3D, for instance, is supposed to be a game-changer, though we have [...]

I hadn’t heard much about this film until now. Clearly I was missing out. The RED BAND trailer for Scott Stewart‘s Legion gives a 5-minute look at what should be a gruesome, sacrilegious affair. It’ll probably go the way of Constantine , but with Paul Bettany, Dennis Quaid and Tyrese (yes, I do enjoy him) [...]

Terry Gilliam ‘s The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus sounds like it may turn out much like his Brother’s Grimm of 2005 (37% on Rotten Tomatoes), meaning lots of interesting effects and storytelling that amounts to something less than whole. One look at the first trailer for the October-slated film, however, and I could care less [...]

Tales about avenging teenage ghosts (e.g., The Invisible) aren’t exactly new. That story as seen through the eyes of director Peter Jackson, however, is certainly something unique. Jackson’s style and a cast that includes Susan Sarandon and Rachel Weisz makes The Lovely Bones a promising, dynamic tale. That is if Mark Wahlberg doesn’t ruin it. [...]

Look what fell out of the rabbit hole — a first look at Tim Burton’s imagining of Alice in Wonderland. Folks are saying this teaser has been “leaked” so presumably we’re catching a pretty early glimpse of things to come. The film, after all, doesn’t come out ’til next March. Tim Burton is a visual [...]

I’ve been waiting for a glimpse at this movie for some time. Despite making successful rounds at various film festivals, it started to look like American audiences wouldn’t get to see Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor get it on in I Love You Phillip Morris — a film that is partially based on at true [...]

I’ve never really understood sports fanatics. Or even fans, for that matter. The type of visceral reaction one can get from watching a good or bad game is an interesting psychological equation. It seems even more complicated for Patton Oswalt’s character, Paul, in Big Fan. Judging from the trailer, the film does appear pretty damn [...]

Courtesy of our friends over at ShockTillYouDrop.com comes the very first trailer for Jennifer’s Body, written by Diablo Cody and directed by lady-loving, Karyn Kusama; I don’t actually know if she’s gay, but she does have a pension for hot girl-centered films (e.g., Girlfight and Aeon Flux), and Jennifer’s Body falls in line. While Megan [...]

This seems like a rather interesting movie. Vampires are all the rage it seems, what with “True Blood,” the awful Twilight, Guillermo Del Toro’s new book “The Strain,” and the list goes on. Daybreakers looks to be part of that movement now, and stars Willem Defao, Ethan Hawke and Sam Neill. As is often the [...]

This…is going….to be…awesome. Anna Wintour is obviously a fascinating character, and made ever more so by Meryl Streep’s portrayal of her in Devil Wears Prada. Apparently, for the first time ever, R.J. Cutler’s new film, The September Issue, goes behind the scenes to reveal all the sharp little details & drama that go into Vogue’s largest issue of the year.

In the vein of the brilliant Sean of the Dead comes Zombieland, a wacky horror-comedy about a mismatched band of zombie apocalypse survivors. Woody Harrelson plays the suspiciously alert hick who is primed for an attack, while Michael Cera…shit, I mean Jesse Einsenberg portrays an introverted nerd whose paranoia and overly cautious nature comes in [...]

There are two basic rules in every writing class: one, don’t start a story with “It was a dark and stormy night,” and two, show, don’t tell. The fact that the new Fame trailer has to tell you the different components of the film – passion, heartbreak, love, friendship – is a little disconcerting. The [...]

Martin Scorsese and Leonardo Di Caprio reunite after their Departed days for what look’s like a top-rate thriller/scare/drama. Shutter Island brings to mind Halle Berry’s mental institution scare, Gothika (everyday-guard John Carroll Lynch is in both, even), but Scorsese’s tail looks far more refined from the view of this trailer. Call me crazy. The story [...]

I came across this peculiar trailer the other day. Warrior’s Way seems to be a mix of riveting martial arts and effects, and bland-ass Western flavor. While the trailer, and presumably the film, starts off in impressive fashion, it quickly gets boring once Kate Bosworth comes into focus. And what’s with the little dude (Tony [...]

I’m definitely not a fan of romantic comedies (or “rom-coms” as some like to call them), but I have to say 500 Days of Summer looks pretty good. Unlike that Adventureland drivel of a few months back, this film actually looks like it’s not overreaching and, in fact, is lead by a talented duo. Joseph [...]

I really can’t believe they made another one of these, but sure enough, The Final Destination has just gotten a trailer. Instead of calling it Piece of Shit 4, it’s called The Final Destination (emphasis on ‘The’), which maybe means there won’t be any more films in the series. Let’s hope so. From the trailer, [...]

I saw this trailer a while back, but became acquainted with it again in front of a showing of Drag Me to Hell last night. I forgot how much I’m looking forward this trippy sci-fi flick. Not only is Ben Foster one of my favorite actors, but Dennis Quaid certainly ain’t bad (acting & looks), [...]

Well here we go again. The drippy, brooding, adolescent undead drama continues with the first trailer for New Moon, the sequel to the original Twilight. I could barely stomach the first film, and Tim actually walked just shy of the screening’s mid-point. New Moon doesn’t look to be much better, but it at least has [...]