Action, Adventure

MATCHBOX THE MOVIE (2026): New Trailer Starring John Cena, Teyonah Parris, Jessica Biel, Sam Richardson…

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New action/adventure Matchbox The Movie is the latest from Extraction (2020) director Sam Hargrave.

Starring John Cena, Sam Richardson, Jessica Biel and Teyonah Parris, the story is inspired by iconic Mattel automobile toys created in 1953.

Cena plays Sean, a CIA agent who unintentionally gets his friends involved in his work.

Is it concerning that my main reason for wanting to see this is Sam Richardson’s character, on account of his brilliant comic timing?

Likely, yes. But then, Hargrave did give us the rather fun Extraction (2020). So, perhaps all will be well and fun, as long as we don’t expect too much.

In the meantime, I’ll disregard all instincts that are telling me this may be like Kevin Hart’s Lift (2024), which was perfectly watchable, certainly in parts.

Teyonah Parris, Corey Stoll, Bill Camp, Danai Gurira, Golshifteh Farahani, Arturo Castro and Daniel Bernhardt also star.

Matchbox The Movie Release Dates: October 9th, 2026 (US & UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Action, Drama, Mystery

LANTERNS (2026): New Trailer Starring Aaron Pierre, Kyle Chandler, Kelly Macdonald, Nathan Fillion…

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Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, Nathan Fillion and Kelly Macdonald’s new series Lanterns has a promising new trailer.

The eight-part series created by Tom King and Chris Mundy follows two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark mystery that involves a murder in the American heartland.

This is looking more and more watchable for me. What I’m into besides the warfare is the dynamic between Chandler and Pierre’s characters. Succession is never easy, clearly.

Suddenly, The X-Files (1993-2018) just came to mind. It has to be the alien connection because I don’t remember having ever watched a full episode of The X-Files.

How are you feeling Green Lantern fans, is this looking better to you?

Nicole Ari Parker, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan, Sherman Augustus, Michael Ocampo, Jason Ritter, Ulrich Thomsen, J. Alphonse Nicholson and Romeo Brown also star.

Lanterns Release Dates: August, 2026 (US & UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

EBENEZER (2026): New Trailer From Johnny Depp, Sam Claflin, Ian McKellen, Daisy Ridley…

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The time has come for director Ti West’s telling of the Ebenezer Scroodge story, the tale of a man on a supernatural journey to face his past, present and future, in order to learn an important lesson.

Johnny Depp, Daisy Ridley, Sam Claflin and Ian McKellen star

It’s good to see Monsieur Depp back to his usual. This looks like the Christmas themed fun I could watch while enjoying the humour costumes and rich look and feel of the early Victorian era.

All I remember about the Ebenezer Scroodge character is that he does not like Christmas. An Idea very intriguing for someone who loves cheerfulness and leaning into the joys of the festive season.

Andrea Riseborough, Ellie Bamber, Rupert Grint, Charlie Murphy, Henry Lloyd-Hughes and Tramell Tillman also star.

Ebenezer Release Dates: November 13th, 2026 (US & UK)…

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G

Documentary, Music, No Spoiler Reviews

KYLIE (2026): The Things I Liked…

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‘She was like this sort of beam of light. With this incredible positivity. Just this sort of bold brightness.’ 

That’s musician Nick Cave describing Australian singer/actress Kylie Minogue. A description that doesn’t surprise me in the slightest, since in my mind, Minogue has always come across as one of the most charming, likeable and unproblematic pop stars around.

Director Michael Harte’s documentary Kylie explores her life, career, personal losses, illness, and how she navigated public scrutiny through interviews and Minogue’s personal archives.

As someone who’s always liked the little I knew of Minogue, it was satisfying to learn more about her story and how she pulled through all the challenging phases of her life. The most satisfying part for me was seeing her finally find her voice. 

If you’re a fan of Miss Minogue, whether it’s her music, acting, or simply the person she appears to be, watch Kylie and spend some time with one of pop music’s true princesses.

Happy Film Loving,

G

Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR (2027): New Trailer From Michael B. Jordan, Adria Arjona, Kenneth Branagh…

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Starring, produced and directed by Micahel B. Jordan, The Thomas Crown Affair is an action/crime/thriller about a successful playboy and art thief who may have finally met his match.

Adria Arjona, Kenneth Branagh and Danai Gurira are among the key cast.

Beautiful Trailer. I love how this fresh take is looking.

I don’t believe I’ve seen the versions of The Thomas Crown Affair story made in 1968 and 1999. But I am intrigued by the cinematography and what Jordan’t film does as an actor relatively new to directing.

I may make time to watch the previous versions. Do you recall seeing any of them?

Adwoa Aboah, Pilou Asbæk, Danai Gurira, Lily Gladstone, Aiysha Hart, Charlotte Jackson Coleman, Alex Lanipekun, Janis Ahern and Charlotte Carter-Allen also star.

The Thomas Crown Affair Release Dates: March 5th, 2027 (US & UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

No Spoilers Movie Reviews, Commentary & Interesting New Movie Trailers