Monthly Archives: June 2015

Comedy

DADDY’S HOME (2015): New Comedy From Mark Wahlberg & Will Ferrell

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Daddy's Home (2015), Will Ferrell
Daddy’s Home (2015), Will Ferrell

Read my spoiler-free movie review of Daddy’s Home (2015).

In the new Daddy’s Home trailer starring Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell, it looks like the famous charisma and charm synonymous with Wahlberg, coupled with Ferrell’s comedy expertise is going to result in a very funny movie. Especially when you add the ‘cool biological dad versus ‘new and not at all cool stepdad’ dynamic.

Directed by Sean Anders and John Morris (part of the team behind the fun 2013 comedy hit We’re The Millers), there’s no reason to not hope for good things.

Happy Film Loving,

G

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Crime, Drama, Mystery

SICARIO (2015): Trailer Of The Week, Starring Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro, Daniel Kaluuya…

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Sicario (2015), Benicio Del Toro
Sicario (2015), Benicio Del Toro

Read my spoiler-free movie review of Sicario (2015).

In Mexico, Sicario means hitman. It is also the name of the new Denis Villeneuve-directed crime/mystery/drama about a ‘fish out of water’ FBI agent enlisted to fight the escalating war on drugs in Mexico, accompanied by a mysterious consultant.

With something of an End Of Watch (2012) vibe (which you know is a great thing if you’ve seen the Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Pena film); Sicario’s main stars include Benicio Del Toro, Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin, Daniel Kaluuya and Jon Bernthal.

Why trailer of the week? The execution that doesn’t give too much away, but just enough to get you excited. The excellent editing and that gloriously unsettling musical score, courtesy of Johann Johannsson.

I am mad excited for this one. I get the feeling that you are too.

Sicario Release Dates: October 2nd, 2015 (US); October 9th, 2025 (UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

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Animation

THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS (2016): Chloe & Leonard Already Have My Heart

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The Secret Life Of Pets (2016)
The Secret Life Of Pets (2016)

Read my spoiler-free movie review of The secret Life of Pets in (2016)

The same people behind Despicable Me and the Minions will bring us The secret Life of Pets in 2016.

Based on this delightful teaser trailer, I know I’ll love it. I already can’t wait to see more of all the pets, especially Chloe and Leonard.

The voice artists include Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet, Albert Brooks, Ellie Kemper, Lake Bell, Kevin Hart, Hannibal Buress and Bobby Moynihan, to name just a few. 

Time to get excited, I think.

The Secret Life Of Pets Release Date(s): June 30th, 2016 (UK); July 8th, 2016 (US)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

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Drama

THE RUNNER (2015): New From Nicolas Cage & Promising…

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The Runner (2015), Nicolas Cage
The Runner (2015), Nicolas Cage

I’m convinced that the fact I haven’t watched a Nicolas Cage film in a while is finally going to change.

The reason? A new trailer for the Austin Stark-directed, The Runner which also stars Connie Nielsen, Sarah Paulson and Peter Fonda.

The idealistic and flawed congressman character played by Cage is just too intriguing.

Happy Film Loving,

G

Adventure, Sci-Fi

THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY – PART 2 (2015): Bring On The End

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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2 (2015) Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2 (2015) Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth

Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Sam Claflin, Liam Hemsworth, Josh Hutcherson and Woody Harrelson, the trailer for the final instalment of The Hunger Games films is here.

In this Francis Lawrence-directed finale, one thing is clear, President Snow’s reign must end. 

I really do hope that it’s a spectacle as exciting as can be.

Also, how true is the idea that President Snow is probably the worst possible Santa Claus anyone could ever imagine?

Elizabeth Banks, Donald Sutherland and Julianne Moore also star.

Happy Film Loving,

G