Biography, Drama, History, Sport, War

THE MOSQUITO BOWL (2026): New Trailer Starring Nicholas Galitzine, Bill Skarsgård, Peter Berg, Ray Nicholson…

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Directed and co-written by Peter Berg, The Mosquito Bowl is the latest biographical/drama/sport film about four star college footballers who join the Marines following Pearl Harbor.

Starring Nicholas Galitzine, Bill Skarsgård, Peter Berg and Ray Nicholson, the young men take part in a historic football game before going on to face the Battle of Okinawa.

I’m not the most avid watcher of war films, but the heartbreak and tragedy in this one have my attention, particularly the stories of all the young people whose lives were greatly altered because war called.

I’m interested in how this story captures the emotional turmoil. There are also the inevitable comparisons to The Hurt Locker (still my favourite war film).

Very likely not an easy watch, but does the story have you curious?

Stacy Clausen, Pat McAfee, Dominic Bogart, Ella Newton, Brodie Henson, Steven McCormack, Jacob Hohua, Asabi Goodman, Olga Petsa, Taki Abe and Helmer Mosquera also star.

The Mosquito Bowl Release Dates: November 25th, 2026 (US & UK)….

Happy Film Loving,

G

Comedy, Drama, No Spoiler Reviews, Romance

THE INVITE (2026): The Things I Liked…

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I had a good time with The Invite, an engaging comedy/drama/romance about a couple whose marriage is ‘more than a little bit in trouble’ when they invite their intriguing neighbours to a dinner party.

I wanted to watch this one because of the fantastic cast, featuring Olivia Wilde, Edward Norton, Penélope Cruz and Seth Rogen.

I particularly loved Wilde and Rogen’s character dynamic. The sharp dialogue had me fully engaged, and I have to congratulate the editor and Wilde on her direction too.

My favourite line remains the one that had me immediately hooked in the trailer: ‘We love, a contentious environment.’

Each time I watch it being said, I’m thrilled anew; such is the skill of Norton’s delivery.

The story is well paced and well shot throughout, but if I had to pick, I’d say I had the most fun when the environment at the dinner party was at its most contentious.

Watch The Invite if you’re curious. It’s an interesting character study that will amuse and give you a thing or two to think about.

Happy Film Loving,

G

Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance, Thriller

REMAIN (2026): New Trailer Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Phoebe Dynevor, Tracy Ifeachor…

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Jake Gyllenhaal, Phoebe Dynevor and Tracy Ifeachor’s latest is drama/fantasy/romance/thriller, Remain, a collaboration between M. Night Shyamalan and Nicholas Sparks.

Gyllenhaal plays a grieving man who heads to Cape Cod after leaving a psychiatric facility, only for a chance meeting to challenge his views about life and loss.

First of all, this trailer looks good. Second, Gyllenhaal’s character better get a happy ending; his depiction of pain is almost too real to keep looking at. Third, I’m apprehensive about getting too excited by M. Night Shyamalan trailers. However, Gyllenhaal’s and Sparks’s involvement give me much to stay hopeful about. So I will watch, and I will hope.

Before reading the synopsis, I knew right away that one of the characters had ceased to exist, in the traditional sense. May the story be worth it and the happenings not too traumatising.

I have a feeling you won’t be able to resist watching this either. Admit it at once!

Ashley Walters, Caleb Ruminer, Maria Dizzia, Hannah James, Julie Hagerty, Jay O. Sanders, Ashley Walters, Caleb Ruminer, Maria Dizzia, Hannah James, Julie Hagerty and Jay O. Sanders, also star.

Remain Release Dates: February 5th, 2027 (US & UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Comedy, Documentary, History

THE HISTORY OF CONCRETE (2026): New Trailer From John Wilson…

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The History of Concrete is a new documentary by writer/director John Wilson. After a Hallmark movie writing workshop, Wilson decides to pitch a documentary about concrete.

In all my years, I don’t believe I’ve given concrete much thought. But I have never failed to notice when there’s too much of it.

The humour and the education are the reasons I’m interested. How about you?

The History of Concrete Release Dates: September 18th, 2026 (US, Limited)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Drama

EAST OF EDEN (2026): New Trailer Starring Florence Pugh, Christopher Abbott, Mike Faist, Ciarán Hinds…

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Set in the farmlands of California’s Salinas Valley, the latest adaptation of John Steinbeck’s literary classic East of Eden has a good-looking new trailer.

Directed by Garth Davis and Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, the seven-part miniseries stars Florence Pugh, Mike Faist, Christopher Abbott and Ciarán Hinds, and tells the story of two families destined to reenact the fateful story of Cain and Abel.

Go, Florence, go!

This trailer and the promise of the finished series have me feeling like an audience member at a live theatre production starring Pugh. I’m excited that she seems to be the main focus of the story.

Also, it’s going to be great to hear Steinbeck’s classic words so perfectly spoken by this wonderful cast.

Martha Plimpton, Brad McMurray, Tandi Wright, Costa D’Angelo, Joseph Zada, Tracy Letts, Hoon Lee, Benedict Wall, Asher Whitehead, Vaughan Reilly, Gus Turner, Robert Morgan and Joe Anders also star.

East of Eden Release Dates: October 1st, 2026 (US & UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

No Spoilers Movie Reviews, Commentary & Interesting New Movie Trailers