All posts by Giadreams (themoviemylife.com)

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Biography, Documentary

BEING EDDIE (2025): New Trailer For Eddie Murphy Documentary…

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Being Eddie (2025), Eddie Murphy, Netflix
Being Eddie (2025), Eddie Murphy, Netflix

Being Eddie is the brand new Angus Wall-directed biography/documentary that offers a comprehensive look at the life and career of American actor and stand-up comic, Eddie Murphy.

I’ve been a Murphy fan since his 1987 comedy special Raw. Granted, I could only watch it on DVD, not live, but his extraordinary comedic talents were clear to me as they were to everybody else.

Thanks to Raw, I then discovered Coming to America (1988) and the Beverly Hills Cop Movies, all of which are absolute classics.

I’m excited to hear the stories about the highs and, undoubtedly, some lows of Murphy’s life and career. I’m also in for some brand new giggles because the gift of funny is inherent in those so gifted.

When did you first become aware of Murphy?

Jamie Foxx, Pete Davidson, Chris Rock, Kevin Hart, Jerry Seinfeld, Kenan Thompson, Dave Chappelle and Jeffrey Katzenberg also make an appearance.

Being Eddie Release Dates: November 12th, 2025 (US & UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Comedy

FACKHAM HALL (2025): New Trailer Starring Damian Lewis, Tom Felton, Katherine Waterston, Jimmy Carr…

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Fackham Hall (2025), Katherine Waterstone, Bleecker Street
Fackham Hall (2025), Katherine Waterstone, Bleecker Street

New comedy Fackham Hall stars Damian Lewis, Katherine Waterston, Jimmy Carr and Tom Felton.

Directed by Jim O’Hanlon, the focus is on the wealthy Davenport family in 1931, as they deal with the wedding of their eldest daughter to an ungentlemanly cousin.

I’m a bit sad that Lewis’s character doesn’t stay alive for very long, since he’s such a wonderful actor who’s great in everything.

Outside of wanting more Lewis, my general reaction to this trailer is, ‘Hello, giggles. I’m ready.‘

How is it looking for you?

Emma Laird, Lee Boardman, Tom Goodman-Hill, Ben Radcliffe, Lily Knight, Adam Woodward, Charlie Rawes, Nathan Hall, Erin Austen and Laurie Ogden also star.

Fackham Hall Release Dates: December 5th, 2025 (US)…

Happy Film Loving.

G

Crime, Mystery, No Spoiler Reviews, Thriller

SE7EN (1995): The Things I Liked…

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Se7en (1995) Brad Pitt, Warner Bros. Pictures
Se7en (1995) Brad Pitt, Warner Bros. Pictures

Se7en, the David Fincher-directed psychological thriller about two homicide detectives on a desperate hunt for a serial killer, is a film I first watched at least ten years ago.  

Seeing it again while knowing the ending doesn’t detract from the experience; rather, it adds to it. There’s already a sense of dread as you watch Se7en, due to the dark premise alone. However, already knowing how the ending will affect the characters involved makes for an even more impactful and memorable event. A brilliantly executed one at that.

Starring Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Kevin Spacey,  the performances, makeup, and production design in Se7en are notable. In fact, compared to all the other serial killer movies I’ve seen, for me, Fincher’s film remains the benchmark.

If you haven’t already, watch Se7en because it’s good, and don’t be surprised if it makes other serial killer films you may have liked before seem less impressive in comparison.

Happy Film Loving,

G

Action, Comedy, Family

THE FAMILY PLAN 2 (2025): New Trailer Starring Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Monaghan, Kit Harrington…

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The Family Plan (2025), Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Monaghan, Apple TV+
The Family Plan (2025), Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Monaghan, Apple TV+

Mark Wahlberg and Michelle Monaghan are joined by Kit Harrington in the partly London, England-set sequel to action/comedy, The Family Plan (2023)

Directed by Simon Cellan Jones, Wahlberg is a former government operative, still on the run with his family while being pursued by deadly enemies.

The first instalment of The Family Plan wasn’t perfect, but it was fun, well-paced and oddly Christmassy, which, for me, is always a plus.

I’m hoping for much of the same with this sequel, and the London setting is a bonus. I’m also looking forward to what Harrington does as the villain.

Are you excited to be in London, and Paris?

Zoe Colletti, Thomas Forbes-Johnson, Reda Elazouar, Daniel De Bourg, Jake Fairbrother, Van Crosby, Tara Macken, Laurel Lefkow, Abdul Basith, Prince Marfo and Elainea Emmott also star.

The Family Plan 2 Release Dates: November 21st, 2025…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Action, Sci-Fi

PREDATOR – BADLANDS (2025): New Trailer Starring  Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, Elle Fanning…

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Predator - Badlands (2025), Elle Fanning, 20th Century Studios
Predator – Badlands (2025), Elle Fanning, 20th Century Studios

Starring Elle Fanning, Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, and directed by Dan Trachtenberg, the second trailer for the next Predator – Badlands action/sci-fi movie has arrived.

Bring on the search for the ultimate adversary, I say.

Hopefully, the pacing will be just right, and the story even better. Though I get the feeling this will be more focused on the action/fight sequences than the story. In which case, I hope the action and special effects are enough of a highlight.

What would be your reason for watching?

Fingers, toes and everything crossed.

Predator – Badlands Release Dates: November 7th 2025 (US & US)…

Happy Film Loving,

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