Monday, June 1, to Sunday, June 7
Two minutes, 29 seconds: The End of the Tour
Every David Foster Wallace fan is worried about Jason Segel’s portrayal of the Infinite Jest novelist in this adaptation of the David Lipsky book about the author. Based on the trailer, Segel seems to have avoided the huge potential for turning in a terrible impersonation.
One hour: The Whispers
Stories about aliens invading the Earth are always to be approached with caution, because more often than not they’re cheesy and downright awful. But this one has an impressive pedigree. It’s based on a Ray Bradbury short story and has Steven Spielberg as executive producer. Premiere is Monday.
Two minutes, 34 seconds: Point Break
It’s taken a long time to remake Point Break, the 1991 classic starring Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze. In this version, the Dead Presidents are extreme sports athletes determined to bring down the global financial markets. Yes, it looks as awful as it sounds.
Three minutes, 40 seconds: I Wanna Be Your Man
The B.C.-based indie rock band Yukon Blonde has released a new song from its forthcoming album, On Blonde. It’s a head-bopping, lovely pop treat that’s perfect for summer lovin’.