Coming soon to a Television set near you: Bates Motel

Premiering this March on A&E is a  "prequel" series to the famed Alfred Hitchcock film Psycho.
Bates Motel follows the story of a younger Norman Bates (Freddie Highmore from Charlie & the Chocolate Factory) and his mother Norma as they try to rebuild their lives following the death of the father. This fresh start begins as they decide to purchase  a Motel in the coastal town of White Pine Bay. Things may look up at first but the town is riddled with truly fu--ed up residents, and the Bates are now faced with new challenges...which go beyond trying to keep some darker secrets.

Take a look here for  a new teaser

New releases to get excited about

What to expect from early Q1 movie releases (I apologize for the corporate lingo).

Normally January is the hangover month of the movie industry.
After a tsunami of December blockbusters, expectations are lessened for films released fresh in the new year.
Here's a short list of what is being released.
I will skip over discussing ill-timed (it isn't hallow e'en yet) and unnecessary releases such as Chainsaw Massacre 3D... I love me some slasher film but not when I'm still replaying Peanuts Christmas for my 4 year old.

Films I'm excited about are:

All Superheroes must die
Gangster Squad &
Mama

Films that might get some people going to theaters are
Broken City &
Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunter

 

January 4
- All Superheroes Must Die (limited)
- Texas Chainsaw 3D

January 11
- A Haunted House

- Gangster Squad

January 18

- Broken City
- The Last Stand - Mama

January 25

- Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (3D/2D theaters and IMAX)
- John Dies at the End (limited)