Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller

HEART OF THE BEAST (2026): New Trailer From Brad Pitt, J.K. Simmons, Anna Lambe…

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Heart of the Beast is the latest David Ayer-directed action/adventure/thriller starring Brad Pitt.

It’s the story of a Special Forces officer and his combat dog, as they try to survive the Alaskan wilderness following a terrifying plane crash.

I’m into it because it’s Pitt and I do love that Ayer is responsible for End of Watch (2012), one of my favourite films. Yet, I don’t know how much I want to see the survival struggle.

Perhaps I’ll leave this one to the adventurers, the veterans, serious dog lovers and those most excited by the premise.

How are you feeling about Heart of the Beast so far?

Heart of the Beast Release Dates: September 25th, 2026 (US & UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Comedy, Drama, No Spoiler Reviews

FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER (2026): The Things I Liked…

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Father Mother Sister Brother (2025), Charlotte Rampling, Cate Blanchett, Vicky Krieps, Madman Films
Father Mother Sister Brother (2025), Charlotte Rampling, Cate Blanchett, Vicky Krieps, Madman Films

At first, I was impressed by Father Mother Sister Brother, the latest Adam Driver, Cate Blanchett, and Mayim Bialik comedy/drama about unresolved tensions between estranged siblings.

A specific thought that entered my mind before things took a turn for the worse was, ‘I love how not much is happening, yet it’s so very engrossing, likely thanks to the writing, visuals, editing, and cinematography.‘

Sadly, that feeling didn’t last. Just before the thirty-minute mark, I chose happiness and aborted the mission.

Patience is not my strongest virtue, and even though the subtly humorous moments I saw were well written and acted, writer/director Jim Jarmusch’s film moved far too slowly for my tastes. Making his movie unlike the kind of ‘ slow burns’ I find satisfying, such as The Good Nurse (2022).

Did you watch Father Mother Sister Brother and have a good time? Maybe I’m missing out, but right now, I find myself unbothered.

Give Father Mother Sister Brother a chance if you’re curious. After all, the trailer was so very promising.

Happy Film Loving,

G

Comedy, History

LIFE, LARRY AND THE PURSUIT OF UNHAPPINESS (2026): New Trailer Starring…

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Created by Larry David and Barack Obama, Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness is a comedy/history series featuring sketches based on various historical moments.

Jon Hamm, Toby Huss, Larry David and Isla Fisher are among the key cast.

A resounding yes to more of David’s brand of madness. In this way, even though the great characters, Jeff, Marty, Cheryl, Leon, Ted and Richard, are nowhere in sight, it feels like his award-winning comedy series Curb Your Enthusiasm never ended.

J.B. Smoove, Anna Osceola, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Susie Essman, Emily McEnroe, Jake Reiner, Joe Rocketshoes Dillon, Jeremy Shouldis, Aaron Latta-Morissette and Katherine hahn also star.

Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness Release Dates: June 26th,2026 (US), June 27th, 2026 (UK)…

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G

Drama, Sci-Fi

KLARA AND THE SUN (2026): New Trailer Starring Jenna Ortega, Amy Adams Steve Buscemi…

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Co-written and directed by Taika Waititi, Klara and the Sun is a new drama/sci-fi film about a robot girl’s attempt to save a heartbroken family.

Jenna Ortega, Amy Adams and Steve Buscemi are among the key cast.

Waititi and the cast have me interested. However, I’m not quite sure about how compelling the story is to me just yet.

Hopefully, the second trailer will clarify things.

Mia Tharia,, Aran Murphy, Natasha Lyonne, Simon Baker, Michelle Ang, Davida McKenzie, Antonia Prebble, Laura Interval and Laura Interval also star.

Klara and the Sun Release Dates: October 23rd, 2026 (US)…

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G

Adventure, Animation, Family

SHREK 5 (2026): New Trailer Starring Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Mike Myers, Zendaya…

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From directors Brad Ableson, Walt Dohrn and Conrad Vernon, we have Shrek 5, a new animation/adventure movie. One that follows green ogre Shrek and his sidekick, Donkey, on one more big-city adventure.

Starring Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz, we also get to meet Shrek and Fiona’s three children.

I was hoping to be more enthused by this. Fingers crossed that it doesn’t end up feeling close to as unnecessary as the upcoming live-action Moana film. I’d, of course, love to be wrong. After all, this is only the teaser trailer.

At this point, it’s at least a great sign that all three main cast members have returned. Perhaps all will be well in the end.

I might just rewatch one or two of the previous Shrek movies to get in the zone. Will you be doing the same?

Zendaya, Skyler Gisondo and Marcello Hernández also star.

Happy Film Loving,

G

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