Trailer: Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

For the record, I actually thought the first film, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, was excellent. Entertaining and funny with enjoyable performances, it was everything you wanted from a classic Disney family adventure film. Since then, I've seen none of the sequels. This may just be my relentless cynicism, or it could speak volumes about where the series has gone since its original incarnation. Either way, the fourth one is here, with the addition of Ian McShane and Penélope Cruz to the standard cast. Given my apathy towards the franchise, my opinion is invalid, so I've posted the trailer so everyone else can see what they think. Regardless, I'm sure this 3D blockbuster will rake in the cash come summer time, giving the studio licence for, dare I say it, another sequel. Johnny Depp's wallet must be more like a toddler's booster seat by now.

Trailer: Super 8

We'll be doing a full preview on J.J. Abrams' upcoming summer sci-fi thriller Super 8 very soon, since it's one of our most anticipated films of the year. For the time being, just watch the latest trailer for the film, and let the old-school Spielberg (producer and huge creative influence on the project) vibes wash over you.

Trailer: Larry Crowne

Ok, this looks like a run-of-the-mill drama/rom-com, the only reason I'm posting it as an interest is the talent involved and the mildly topical subject matter. Tom Hanks plays a man who, having just lost his job, goes back to college to find some qualification, and ends up finding himself along the way, as well as Julia Roberts, his class teacher. Sound familiar? Hopefully Hanks and Roberts can make it interesting by returning to their previous superb form in this, Hanks' first directorial role since his debut back in 1996 with That Thing You Do!. At least we can hope.