After a summer of sequels and 3D adventures, fall is finally here and moviegoers will be treated to… more sequels and 3D adventures.

Continuing franchises include “Sherlock Holmes,” “Mission: Impossible” and yet another “Alvin and the Chipmunks” nightmare, and everybody and their dog is experimenting with 3D technology, including directing greats like Martin Scorsese (“Hugo”) and Steven Spielberg (“The Adventures of Tintin”).

Fortunately, the fall season also means an assortment of prestige films and festival darlings, all hoping to cash in on Oscar gold. The following season preview highlights each promising entry with a handy asterisk.

That isn’t to say you won’t also enjoy entries like “Piranha 3DD” or “Paranormal Activity 3.” Remember, they make these sequels because you asked for them with your wallet. (more…)