Batman must come back as evil rises in the teaser trailer for The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

Christopher Nolan has been perfect thus far in his career, and The Dark Knight (2008) is arguably his best or at least second-best film (personal favorite goes to Memento, which ranks in my top-five all-time favorite movies list).  Therefore, with all of the hype that surrounded his first Batman sequel, which never ceased to amaze and continues to be a benchmark film in several ways, audiences have been dying for the epic conclusion to his Batman trilogy.  Just a year before its release, the studio presented the film’s first teaser trailer for The Dark Knight Rises (2012) and it simultaneously satisfies and entices audiences with much to look forward to, since not much is actually provided in the trailer.

Film Review: Midnight in Paris (2011)

Woody Allen displays some of his vintage form with his latest film.  While it may lack the depth of his greatest works, such as Annie Hall (1977) and Manhattan (1979), the film is a true treat amidst a comic book and sequel-driven summer slate of loud movies.  Midnight in Paris (2011) is a thoroughly enjoyable fairy tale romance that is full of wit, charm, and beauty.  Furthermore, although its message becomes a bit preachy by the climax, it is still a valuable one for all audiences.