Sacha Baron Cohen’s latest comedy, Ali G – Who Iz I?, has a promising new trailer. One in which we learn more about what will unfold as we follow hip-hop journalist Ali G as he films a documentary featuring real people over the course of a year.
Stewart Rodeheaver and Morgana Robinson are among the key cast members.
Most second trailers are ignored by me. But I’m especially glad I saw this one because, after watching it, I feel more confident that the film might actually be fun and worthwhile.
A life she never would have imagined is what awaits Maya (Margaret Qualley) after an immersive love. Only, this story is not quite so straightforward.
Directed by Rachel Morrison, the new drama/romance Love of Your Life also stars Gabriel Basso, Aaron Pierre and Patrick Schwarzenegger.
My first thought as this trailer played was, I like all these actors.
My second thought was therapy. That’s the word this movie is screaming. Qualley’s character needs therapy, and forthwith! I may not know what for, exactly. But I know she needs it. Before she hurts herself and breaks many more hearts.
And yes, the title suggests that she’s on a journey to become the love of her own life. A wonderful destination to reach, I’m sure.
Are you interested in seeing whether she really does end up choosing herself, or have you seen this Eat Pray Love (2010)-style narrative play out too many times before?
Tamara Lawrance, Aidan Cheng, Catherine Keener, Kalisha A. Johnson, Robert Lonsdale, Corey Johnson, Adam Woodward and Michael Shelford also star.
I had my annoyances with season one of Guy Ritchie’s hit movie-turned-eight-episode Netflix series, The Gentlemen. The good news about season two, which I was always going to watch because I wanted things to get better, is that, though my grievances with season one may not have been fully eliminated, they get much less screen time than before. Hallelujah!
And that’s not all that’s improved. Yes, we have a bunch of very watchable new characters, but as someone for whom the exceptionally dressed men were a highlight of the previous season and, especially, the 2020 movie, let me tell you, in no uncertain terms, season two has reached peak sexy and sophistication.
The new level of fully arresting that Ritchie’s show has achieved is thanks to the costume design, quotable dialogue and great editing. Then there’s the most fitting and highly complementary musical score, the kind that does a great job of creating atmosphere and keeping the story moving along.
The Gentlemwn – Season 2 (2026), Kaya Scodelario, Netflix
Now, I’m not saying that season two of The Gentlemen is perfect, because I’m still not sure about the casting of a certain Mr Morrone, but it was great to see James looking fully comfortable in his role as Eddie Horniman.
One episode I simply must highlight is episode seven because the tension and suspense are quite brilliant. I really don’t know how I didn’t put myself out of my misery and fast-forward to see the result of all the build-up.
Watch season two of The Gentlemen, the story of a man forced into a life of criminality he never planned for, because it’s good. Of course, McConaughey’s film has the biggest piece of my heart, but season two was worth it for me, and clearly not just because I enjoy a well-dressed gentleman.
The One About Matthew Perry is Netflix’s three-episode documentary about Friends actor Matthew Perry.
Directed by Mary Robertson, the documentary sees Perry’s family and friends talk about the late actor, his humour, vulnerability, generous spirit and personal struggles.
He was my favourite Friend. He said what I was thinking, but couldn’t quite articulate, with matching humour and skill.
I think I’ll make time for this one. After all, I’ve watched every Friends episode at least five times, and more time with the source of so much amusement for me over the years feels like time well spent.
Are you a Friends fan too? Which Friend did you connect with most?
The story of new action/thriller Day Drinker follows an enigmatic stranger and his unlikely bond with a grieving bartender and how their lives intertwine in unexpected ways.
Directed by Marc Webb, Day Drinker, Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz and Madelyn Cline are among the key cast.
It’s so good to see Johnny Depp back to what looks like a regular schedule of doing what he does best,
I’m not quite sure what kind of story this is exactly, or how good it’s likely to be, but you can count me intrigued.
I think what Depp is doing here is an Irish accent. I’d like to say it’s perfect. But even as a non expert, it sounds a tad off.
Are you curious about the strange shenanigans in this story too?
Marc Webb, Robert Maaser, Katherine Wogan, Manu Ríos and Anika Boyle also star.
