New 'Rush' Trailer

Much more racing oriented than the first US trailer and, yes, this looks good. That the story is infused with human drama -- Niki Lauda's (Daniel Brühl) terrible accident and fairly miraculous return to racing as well as his rivalry with James Hunt (Chris Hemsworth) -- in order to hook an audience 'Rush' needs nail-biting footage of F1 cars roaring around the track.

Director Ron Howard, clearly, has a way with the action, and writer Peter Morgan (The Queen, Solace) certainly can make the relationship between the drivers compelling.

Fantastic trailer. 'Rush' looks to deliver on both counts.


















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Production Video from the set of Ron Howard's 'Rush'

Looks to be from BBC.

With comments from Howard, producer Andrew Eaton, Chris Hemsworth (James Hunt), Daniel Brühl (Niki Lauda), Niki Faulkner (production race car driver).

Great stuff. Howard is brewing up a hit. This will be must-own on Blu-ray.


















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Bored? 'The Avengers' Silly Q&A with Chris Evans, Clark Gregg, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, and Scarlett Johansson

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Cast of 'Thor' Interview

'Thor' B-Rolls

B-Rolls usually have an awkwardness. Actors go through the motions of physical action scenes, or deliver dialogue heavy with portent without the support of vfx, music, or sound effects. It looks like a high school stage play rehearsal.

These two more so than most. There's so much green-screen in a movie like 'Thor' it's almost painful watching making-of footage. These guys just look so silly standing there, in character, reacting to the director's narration describing action from an invisible player who will be added months later using CGI.

But, that being said, shining through it all is a sense of hard work and conviction that goes into each second of raw footage. Especially in the second roll, in the scene with Hemsworth and Anthony Hopkins.

Kenneth Branagh shows a lot of confidence. Seems there was good energy on set.

All in all, easy to watch. Makes me want to see the movie, which, frankly, I had no intention of before.

'Thor' Making-Of Featurette

Clip from 'Thor'

I Hate Superhero Movies, but...

He said his name is...'Thor'


When I heard there was going to be a Thor movie I could have cared less. But...trailer looks fantastic. Just great. May even watch in one sitting. (High praise, indeed).