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Action, Adventure, Fantasy, History

THE ODYSSEY (2026): New Trailer From Christopher Nolan, Starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Jon Bernthal, Tom Holland…

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The Odyssey (2026), Tom holland, Universal Pictures
The Odyssey (2026), Tom holland, Universal Pictures

The trailer for Christopher Nolan’s latest movie, The Odyssey, about the Greek king of Ithaca, Odysseus, and his journey to reunite with his wife Penelope, has landed.

Starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron and Tom Holland, among other great actors, epic is very much the word.

Wow!

So much of what I love about my favourite Nolan movies and much of cinema is present here in this trailer, including the excellence of the trailer itself.

Just now, I may or may not have been moved to actual tears because trailers like this remind me to be forever grateful that cinema is a part of my life. It seriously took conscious effort to stop replaying the trailer and get to typing this post.

I can see myself staying in my seat at the cinema until the credits have finished rolling, the screen has turned black, and the house lights have been turned on. I may even wait until the theatre staff start cleaning up around me.

This movie is looking so damn good that I’m going to be really upset if I find myself with similar feelings about the length and pacing that I had while watching Oppenheimer (2023). The good news is, Nolan has apparently said that The Odyssey will not be three hours long.

This really is the movie at the top of my to-watch list for 2026. Fingers crossed it’s at least in the top three of my favourites for the year, post viewing.

I love the cast so much, including John Leguizamo, a long time favourite ever since Romeo & Juliet (1996)

Benny Safdie, Mia Goth, Logan Marshall-Green, Zendaya, Elliot Page, Charlize Theron, Robert Pattinson, Samantha Morton, Ryan Hurst, Himesh Patel and Elyes Gabel also star.

The Odyssey. Release Dates: July 17th, 2026 (US & UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Action, No Spoiler Reviews, Thriller

APEX (2026): The Things I Liked…

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Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton’s latest action thriller, Apex, is watchable. That said, I didn’t have a great time sitting through it.

Directed by Baltasar Kormákur, the film tells a dark story about Sasha, a troubled adrenaline junkie, played by Theron, and an even more unhinged nature enthusiast named Ben (Egerton), one who turns Sasha’s escape into nature into a deadly game of hunter and hunted.

The good news is that Theron embodies her character, well, both physically and emotionally. The problem is that I didn’t find her easy to root for, especially at the beginning, because of her ego and the resulting consequences.

To be clear, I did want her to make it out of the wilderness alive. I just had trouble sympathising with someone who shows so little regard for their own safety, even if I understand the reason.

My favourite thing about Apex is seeing Theron play such a convincingly capable woman. It’s just a shame that I spent most of the film feeling frustrated with her character, both because of what happens early on and her inadequate sense of self-preservation.

Watch Apex only if you absolutely must.

Happy Film Loving,

G

Action, Crime, Drama, No Spoiler Reviews

THE RIP (2026): The Things I Liked…

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The Rip isn’t a bad film. It also isn’t on my list of best law enforcement movies I’d recommend.

From director and co-writer Joe Carnahan, the Miami-set crime/action/drama follows a group of cops who discover a stash of twenty million dollars in cash. When outsiders learn about the money, the officers find themselves uncertain of who to trust.

The entire cast, including Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and Steven Yeun, perform well. There are some well-executed, suspenseful moments, and the story structure isn’t bad. I just enjoyed arguably comparable films such as Training Day (2001) and End of Watch (2012) far more, partly because of their sharper, more intricate plots and their use of humour (dark or otherwise), something largely missing in The Rip.  

Have you seen The Rip?

Happy Film Loving,

G

Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery

SPIDER-NOIR (2026): New Trailer From Nicolas Cage, Lamorne Morris, Brendan Gleeson, Li Jun Li, Jack Huston…

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Director Oren Uziel’s Spider-Noir has two new trailers, one in black and white and a second in colour.

Starring Nicolas Cage Brendan Gleeson, Li Jun Li, Lamorne Morris and Jack Huston, the 1930s-era story follows a man down on his luck and forced to grapple with his former life as New York City’s only superhero.

Black and white trailer

Colour trailer

This one is not for arachnophobes, clearly. I personally don’t love spiders, but I wouldn’t say I have a phobia.

In addition to what I hope will be a good, engaging story with fun cinematography, my fingers are crossed that the pacing is great, too.

I’m still opting to start with the black and white version first. So far, the ‘lightning strikes’ from 1:30 in the trailer sure look great in yellow, too, right (as per the above image).

Did you see the endless eyes at 1:40?

Karen Rodriguez, Andrew Lewis Caldwell, Brendan Gleeson, Jack Huston, Li Jun Li, Abraham Popoola, Randy Oglesby, Richard Robichaux, Exandrea Pitts, George Todd McLachlan and Ydaiber Orozco also star.

Spider-Noir Release Dates: May 27th, 2026 (US & UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Action, Crime, No Spoiler Reviews, Thriller

REBEL RIDGE (2024): The Things I Liked…

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Outside of Mufasa -The Lion King (2024), Rebel Ridge is my first time watching a film led by Aaron Pierre.

From writer-director Jeremy Saulnier, Pierre plays a former Marine who finds himself up against small-town corruption, the kind that leads to an eventual standoff with the local police chief.

Also starring Don Johnson, AnnaSophia Robb, and David Denman, I found Pierre’s performance engaging, and the story held my attention until the final third, when my attention slipped just enough for me to remember I had a phone.

My favourite moments, aside from Pierre’s emotional journey, include the reveal when the corrupt officers realise who they’re dealing with, and a second reveal at Rebel Ridge towards the end.

Would I say you’re missing out if you skip Saulnier’s film altogether? No. But if the premise really appeals, it may be worth your time, especially as a showcase for Pierre’s acting. Otherwise, I’d suggest A History of Violence (2005) instead, still my favourite action/crime/thriller set in an American small town.

Have you seen Rebel Ridge?

Happy Film Loving,

G