'The Conjuring': Very 70s, Very Sure

Looking forward to 'The Conjuring'. Everything I've seen has that feel, that solidness you get when the conceit is played seriously, and the acting isn't hammed up or self-conscious. There's a commitment here and we don't see that much these days, not since the 70s really -- back when audiences hadn't been subjected to every editing shock technique a million times and were still willing to get involved in a ghost story that didn't rely on extreme gore or VFX tricks.

These clips have a smooth flow, unhurried feel, and the camera remains relatively still. The action doesn't come off over stylized and a lot happens out of view, which hands things over to the audience's imagination -- something of a lost art in movies anymore.

Another plus is Vera Farmiga's care in selecting projects to be involved with. Hopefully, that bodes well for this screenplay. Also, though James Wan directs, the title has an elegance lacking in words like 'Saw' or 'Insidious'. It would seem they're going for something different.

This might shake up the status quo. If 'The Conjuring' scores we'll see more quiet, linear, sensible, and hopefully character-rich creepshows.





 




















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It's Either A Doll (That's Looking Right At You) Or A Weird Little Girl With Tons Of Bad Make Up

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New Trailer for 'The Conjuring'

Something sets this apart from the pack.

























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New 'The Conjuring' Trailer

Yes, it's based on a true story and yes Lorraine Warren (played by Vera Farmiga) is still alive.

Love the trailer. Actually looks good -- a rare thing for these movies.






















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Trailer for 'The Conjuring(inging)'

Based on the story of Ed and Lorraine Warren (Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga [pictured with Lorraine]), founders of the New England Society for Psychic Research (site), who helped a family deal with some spooky ghosts.

Hard to read the trailer. Could be an atmospheric flick stripped of over-stylized camera work, could be a cheesefest.

I trust Vera Farmiga's script sense, though. Hoping.

Here's a bit about the movie.




















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