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Can't miss trailers from San Diego Comic-Con 2018
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The San Diego Comic Con is now over, but the annual convention for all things movies, comics, TV and more has left us with some great new trailers for some highly anticipated movies. - photo by Phong Pham, Courtesy: YouTube
John Clyde
KSL.com
Updated: Jul 26, 2018, 8:15 AM
Published: Jul 25, 2018, 3:12 PM

THE CON — The San Diego Comic-Con is now over, but the annual convention for all things movies, comics, TV and more has left us with some great new trailers for some highly anticipated movies.

My guess is most of you didn’t make it to San Diego this year, but that doesn’t mean you should miss out on the best trailers from the event. Here’s a look at some of the surprise trailers and also the ones we were hoping to see from Comic-Con.

We’re just focusing on movie trailers here because if we included all the TV trailers, you and I would be here all day.

“Shazam!”

People were hoping to maybe see some images from DC’s upcoming movie “Shazam!” but almost nobody was expecting a nearly 3-minute trailer. Not only was the trailer a surprise, but for me, it was the best surprise of the convention.

I wasn’t sure what to think about this movie considering the comic is light-hearted and funny whereas the DC Comics movie universe has been anything but that up to this point. I thought the trailer nailed the tone of the comic and star Zachary Levi’s charisma and charm is on full display.

“Shazam!” wasn’t really on my radar, but now I’m eagerly awaiting it in 2019.

Click here to watch the trailer.

“Glass”

There was one trailer I couldn’t wait to see and that was “Glass.”

M. Night Shyamalan premiered the trailer for his new film over the weekend, and it did not disappoint.

The movie is a sequel to 2000’s “Unbreakable” and a follow-up to 2017’s “Split.” The movie stars Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson reprising their roles from “Unbreakable” and James McAvoy returning with all of his personalities from “Split.”

I wasn’t sure where Shyamalan was going to take the story following “Split,” but I do know I wasn’t expecting what the trailer gave us. The movie looks tense, entertaining and creepy. I can’t stop watching the moment in the trailer when Glass meets The Beast. I’m really excited for this one.

"Glass" debuts in theaters in January. Click here to watch the trailer.

“Godzilla: King of the Monsters”

A part of me forgot we were getting another "Godzilla" movie, but Comic-Con made sure to remind me.

Warner Bros. is trying to make a Marvel-style cinematic universe with their classic giant monsters. First, we got 2014's “Godzilla,” which was a big let down and then we got the surprisingly enjoyable “Kong: Skull Island” in 2017.

“Godzilla: King of the Monsters” promises more monster mayhem with ensuing battles between the giant lizard and his classic foes, including Mothra, Rodan and King Ghidorah.

The visuals are impressive and the movie has a pretty great cast, but I’m having a tough time getting excited. The movie is due in theaters on May 31, 2019.

Click here to see the trailer.

“Aquaman”

The “Aquaman” trailer was likely the most anticipated from Comic-Con and, for me, it was a bit of a letdown.

“Justice League” was a bit of a disaster, but Arthur Curry was one of the bright spots. This gave me some hope for the Atlantean’s standalone film, but this trailer has me scratching my head.

The movie seems to be going for a lighter tone than “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice” or “Justice League,” but it also seems to be missing the magic that made “Wonder Woman” so great.

We’ll get to find out if the trailer was just a miss or of the movie is another DCEU misfire in December.

Click here to watch the trailer.

“Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald”

Personally, I was a much bigger fan of 2016’s “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” than I thought I would be. I’m hoping for more of the same with “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald,” and my hopes are staying high thanks to the Comic-Con trailer.

The film appears to pick up where the first one left off and promises plenty of magic and intrigue as Newt Scamander and a young Professor Dumbledore try to save the world once again.

The trailer has a more serious tone and it worried me they were going to get away from the fun vibe the first film had, but the end of the trailer seemed to put those fears to rest.

“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Crimes of Grindelwald,” is due in theaters on Nov. 16.

Click here to watch the trailer.

What were your favorite trailers from Comic-Con 2018? Let us know in the comments.

John has grown up around movies and annoys friends and family with his movie facts and knowledge. John also has a passion for sports and pretty much anything awesome and it just so happens that these are the three things he writes about.
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Have You Seen This? Street musician slays with clarinet
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Better than almost every face-melting guitar or drum solo. - photo by Facebook video screenshot
Martha Ostergar
KSL.com
Updated: Dec 30, 2018, 5:00 PM
Published: Dec 29, 2018, 1:57 PM

THE BIG EASY — Yeah, yeah, we all know that New Orleans is stuffed to the gills will incredible musicians.

But knowing that fact and then hearing that fact are two different things. You can step into any number of jazz clubs on any given night on Bourbon Street, and you’ll probably be impressed with virtually every act. Or you can sit at home on your comfy couch and watch this featured video.

In the video, you’ll see a woman who is in the groove. She is swinging hard, and wailing on her clarinet with a practiced expertise that makes it sounds so easy.

From note one you’ll be drawn in; your appreciation will grow with every second, and then your face will melt off when you realize how incredible she really is.

If you’ve never played a woodwind or a brass, you may not know everything that comes with a performance like this. Lung capacity and breath control are huge factors in keeping your notes clear and loud, and hitting those high notes is especially difficult.

So when this woman hits that high note and holds it for several seconds, you know you’re dealing with an exceptional musician. It means she has worked hard for years to develop skill on top of her natural talent, and we get to benefit.

It kinda makes you wonder how we let people get away with mumble rap and autotune when talent like this exists in the world.

I wish this video were longer, and I wish I had more information about this woman, but as it is, we’ll just have to appreciate the little flavor of New Orleans jazz posted by the Facebook group Clarinet Life.

Martha Ostergar is a writer who delights in the ridiculous that internet serves up, which means she's more than grateful that she gets to cruise the web for amazing videos to highlight for your viewing pleasure.
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