Monthly Archives: June 2015

Mystery, Thriller

SECRET IN THEIR EYES (2015): A Good Thriller Is On the Way, Friends. It’s On The Way

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Secret In Their Eyes (2015), Julia Roberts Chiwetel Ejiofor
Secret In Their Eyes (2015), Julia Roberts Chiwetel Ejiofor

Read my spoiler-free movie review of Secret in Their Eyes (2015).

The new Billy Ray-directed mystery/thriller Secret in Their Eyes, starring Julia Roberts, Nicole Kidman and Chiwetel Ejiofor finally has a trailer and it looks good.

The fact that two of the three lead Actors have an Oscar statue at home, and the third is Oscar-nominated is a surefire sign that this will be emotional.

I’ve deliberately omitted the synopsis because I’m sure you agree that this trailer is best enjoyed when you don’t know too much beforehand.

I can tell that you also can’t wait to see Roberts being badass.

Happy Film Loving,

G

Documentary

BALLET 422 (2014): uSEFUL fILM For Aspiring Ballet Dancers & Choreographers…

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Ballet 422 (2014), Sterling Hyltin, Amar Ramasar, Tiler Peck
Ballet 422 (2014), Sterling Hyltin, Amar Ramasar, Tiler Peck

Directed by Jody Lee Lipes, Ballet 422 offers an inside look, from first rehearsal to world premiere. It follows emerging young choreographer Justin Peck and his dancers, preparing for a significant production at the prestigious New York City Ballet.

With just two months to pull everything together, I got to experience the sense of urgency and the apparent stress involved with such a feat, especially for Justin.

Ballet 422 (2014), Justin Peck
Ballet 422 (2014), Justin Peck

Ballet 422 is ideal for dancers but more so for those curious about what it might be like to be in a situation similar to Peck’s, even though interestingly, he’s never actually interviewed.

I’m no expert in this particular art form, of course, but seeing the finished production at the end didn’t leave me more interested in being a spectator of ballet. At least not as much as the following…

Kanye West, Runaway

Happy Film Loving,

G

Documentary

TIG (2015): New Trailer For Tig Notaro Documentary About Always Finding The Humor…

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Tig (2015), Tig Notaro
Tig (2015), Tig Notaro

Netflix has a new documentary about celebrated U.S. comedian Tig Notaro.

Tig tells the story of what is arguably the most challenging period of her life and how she made it through, thanks to the healing power of comedy.

I love that stand-up comics are a thing. I also love documentaries about inspiring people. As such, something tells me that at the very least, this should be funny and interesting.

Happy Film Loving,

G

Animation, Comedy, Family

HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2 (2015): New Trailer With Curly Redheaded Cuteness and Laughter…

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Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015), Adam Sandler (Dracula)
Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015), Adam Sandler (Dracula)

Hotel Transylvania 2, written by and starring Adam Sandler looks like plenty of fun.

I love that the ‘little monster’ is reminiscent of the completely adorable and mischievous triplets from Disney’s Brave (2012).

No idea how it happens that I actually haven’t seen Hotel Transylvania (2012). So, now I know what I’m doing this Sunday evening.

Luenell, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Kevin James, Steve Buscemi, David Spade, Keegan-Michael Key, Fran Drescher, Molly Shannon, Megan Mullally, Nick Offerman and Dana Carvey also star.

Happy Film Loving,

G

Comedy

MISTRESS AMERICA (2015): New Comedy From Noah Baumbach Starring Greta Gerwig…

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Mistress America (2015), Greta Gerwig
Mistress America (2015), Greta Gerwig

I haven’t watched Greta Gerwig in a movie since 2010’s Greenberg with Ben Stiller. That clearly has to change now that I’ve seen the below trailer for her new Noah Baumbach-directed comedy, Mistress America.

I’m already sold on her character’s refreshingly interesting and adventurous persona.

Bring on all the kooky. I’m ready

Happy Film Loving,

G