Biography, Drama

THE SOCIAL RECKONING (2026): New Trailer From Jeremy Allen White, Mikey Madison, Betty Gilpin, Jeremy Strong…

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Co-written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, the new drama/thriller The Social Reckoning is the official sequel to 2010’s rather impressive drama/biopic The Social Network. A movie about the story of Facebook and its infamous founder, Mark Zuckerberg.

The new instalment, which stars Jeremy Allen White, Mikey Madison, Betty Gilpin and Jeremy Strong, follows Frances Haugen, a young Facebook engineer, who went to The Wall Street Journal to blow the whistle on Facebook’s most guarded secrets.

‘Please, please, let me quote that.’

Jeremy Strong wouldn’t be my first choice to play Zuckerberg, based on appearance alone. Nevertheless, I’ve seen so much personally exciting casting lately. And I’m just thrilled by several of the names listed for this movie.

I’m excited about this role for Mikey Madison, Best Actress Oscar winner for Anora (2024). I’m always very pleased to see Bill Burr (or ‘Billy Burry,’ as I like to refer to him in my mind affectionately). He is on my top five list of favourite comics, after all. A list that also includes Chris Rock, who wrote and starred in the movie Top Five (2014). I digress.

The two Jeremys are also great.

I like that the music at the end of this trailer features quite prominently in a very significant scene or two in The Social Network (2010). All that’s left to do is hope I find this film close to as impressive as its predecessor.

Wunmi Mosaku, Billy Magnussen, Patrick Fischler, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Anna Lambe, Portia Doubleday, Nelson Franklin, Sierra Capri, Nathan Witte and Kelley Pereira also star.

The Social Reckoning Release Dates: October 9th, 2026 (US & UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Adventure, Drama, Thriller

WHALEFALL (2026): New Trailer Starring Austin Abrams, Josh Brolin, Elisabeth Shue, Emily Rudd…

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Co-written/directed by Brian Duffield, Whalefall is the story of a scuba diver left with just one hour of oxygen after the worst happens during an important dive.

Austin Abrams, Elisabeth Shue, Emily Rudd and Josh Brolin are among the key cast.

Yeah! More Austin Abrams. No. This is not good for my claustrophobia and fear of the deep ocean.

What a clever trailer. As terrified as I was while it played, I couldn’t look away. Still, that’s ‘light work’ when it comes to a two-and-a-half-minute trailer. But for a whole movie? I may surprise myself upon release, but let’s just say that I’m happy for those who love this sort of thing.

I’m now wondering how clearly we’ll be able to see all the action, considering the darkness at the deep depths. Perhaps that’s part of the horror. This may not be categorised as a horror movie, but ‘horror’ still feels super accurate.

Is Whalefall your kind of thing?

Jane Levy, John Ortiz, Mark Meloro Jr., Grayson Paul Solomine, Sam Skolnik, Sam Franich, Nicholas Gould and Laurel Lane Bowen also star.

Whalefall Release Dates: October 16th, 2026 (US & UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

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Comedy, No Spoiler Reviews, Romance

OFFICE ROMANCE (2026): The Things I Liked…

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I had a good time watching Jennifer Lopez, Brett Goldstein and Betty Gilpin’s latest romantic comedy, Office Romance, a story about an airline CEO who begins a policy-breaking romance with a new employee.

Directed by Ol Parker, Office Romance doesn’t reinvent the genre, but it does offer a refreshing soundtrack, a watchable story, and several laugh-out-loud moments. As someone who enjoys watching impressive, capable women on screen, it’s no surprise that I found it an easy watch.

The fact that there haven’t been enough new romantic comedy movies made in recent years may mean that I’m out of practice, but, somewhat surprisingly, I wasn’t able to guess key elements of the ending until they unfolded. So, a deserved point is due for the writing. 

When forced to pick just one thing that Office Romance does most impressively, I’d say it’s bringing together such a wonderfully magnetic cast. I mean, I’ve always enjoyed Lopez in such roles, like Goldstein because of Ted Lasso (2020-), adore Gilpin thanks to The Hunt (2020), Tony Hale because of Veep (2012-2019), and Malik Elassal due to this superb 12:44 minutes, plus X Mayo from season 3, episodes 2 and 4-8 of Loot 2022-).

Truth be told, Made in Manhattan (2002) and The Wedding Planner (2001) may still be my favourite Lopez romantic comedy films, but for me, Office Romance isn’t too far behind. 

Watch Office Romance if you’re curious.

Happy Film Loving,

G

Action, Crime, Thriller

HOW TO ROB A BANK (2026): New Trailer Starring Nicholas Hoult, Pete Davidson, Zoë Kravitz, John C. Reilly…

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A new modern heist movie is upon us, one in which bank robbers post their activities on social media.

Directed by David Leitch, How to Rob a Bank stars Nicholas Hoult, John C. Reilly, Zoë Kravitz and Pete Davidson.

I like this for Hoult and Davidson. I especially love to see Hoult convincingly play an American. Plus, I’ll always be a fan of John C. Reilly because of his great work in Magnolia (1999).

The technical details of how the robbers came to feel safe enough to post their exploits online are especially interesting. Fingers crossed that this one is a heist movie with a more satisfying ending than Crime 101 (2026).

Is this appealing to you too?

Tati Gabrielle, Christian Slater, Zoë Kravitz, Anna Sawai, Rhenzy Feliz, Gloria Laino, Andy S. Allen, Johnna Leary, Tyler O’Malley, Curtis Caldwell and Alexis Prewitt also star.

How to Rob a Bank Release Dates: September 4th, 2026 (US & UK)…

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G

Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

PRIMETIME (2026): New Trailer From Robert Pattinson Anna Faris, Phoebe Bridgers…

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New action/crime/drama/thriller, Primetime has Robert Pattinson starring as Chris Hansen, a journalist who investigates a criminal underworld, leading to a notable shift in television.

Directed by Lance Oppenheim, additional key cast includes Anna Faris, Phoebe Bridgers and Jonathan Lipnicki.

I’d like to say that I know exactly what this is about and where it’s going, but I don’t, so I can’t.

However, I am interested because it’s Pattinson. Additionally, Pattinson’s seemingly creepy character brings to mind Jake Gylenhaal’s super creepy turn as Louis Bloom in the great Nightcrawler (2014).

What are you thinking about this one?

Bokeem Woodbine, Sean Bridgers, Matthew Maher, Jessica Blackmore, Stanley White Jr., Sue-Lynn Ansari, Lacey Dover, Caroline Hebert and Brittany Seals also star.

Primetime Release Dates: 2026…

Happy Film Loving,

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No Spoilers Movie Reviews, Commentary & Interesting New Movie Trailers