Category Archives: Biography

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

Read my spoiler-free movie review of Being Eddie (2025).

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

Biography, Drama, History

HAMNET (2026): New Trailer From Paul Mescal, Joe Alyn, Jessie Buckley…

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Hamnet (2025), Paul Mescal Focus Features
Hamnet (2025), Paul Mescal Focus Features

Directed and co-written by Chloé Zhao, Hamnet is the story of the events in the life of highly regarded English playwright, William Shakespeare; a time that inspired his timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.

Paul Mescal, Jessie Buckley, Zac Wishart and Joe Alwyn star.

An emotional slog is what this looks like. Still, I’m interested to see a promising dramatisation of part of Shakespeare’s personal story. One that’s produced by Sam Mendes and Steven Spielberg, no less.

I’m going to re-familiarise myself with Hamlet, before watching this. Until then, a thought:

‘Art, beautiful art, that wondrous gift with the glorious power to help us heal in countless ways.’

Will you be watching?

James Lintern, James Lintern, Joe Alwyn, Justine Mitchell, Eva Wishart, Emily Watson, David Wilmot, Dainton AndersonLouisa Harland, Smylie Bradwell and Faith Delaney also star.

Hamnet Release Dates: December 12th 2025 (US); January 9th, 2026

Happy Film Loving,

G

Biography, Documentary

MR. SCORSESE (2025): New Trailer For Documentary About Film Director Martin Scorsese…

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Mr. Scorsese (2025), Martin Scorsese, Apple TV+
Mr. Scorsese (2025), Martin Scorsese, Apple TV+

Apple TV+’s new trailer is Mr. Scorsese, a documentary/biography about legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese.

Featuring the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio, Margot Robbie, Daniel Day-Lewis, Robert De Niro, Steven Spielberg, Cate Blanchett, Sharon Stone, Jodie Foster and more, Mr. Scorsese is a five-part mini-series that somehow feels like an early and personal Christmas present to yours truly.

‘Sign me up for at least 5 hours of this, please!‘

For a documentary about a person who’s exceptional at putting movies together, this trailer had to be good, and I feel that it is. In fact, the pacing and editing had me thinking of the great artwork in The Irishman (2019) teaser trailer.

I look forward to hearing more from Mr. Scorsese and everything those who know and love him most have to say.

Are you also looking forward to this one? I hear Scorsese has a great cameo in Seth Rogen’s The Studio (2025).

Mr. Scorsese Release Dates: October 17th, 2025, Apple TV+…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Biography, Drama, Sport

THE SMASHING MACHINE (2025): New Trailer From Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Ryan Bader…

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The Smashing Machine (2025), Dwayne Johnson, A24
The Smashing Machine (2025), Dwayne Johnson, A24

Directed by Benny Safdie, starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, The Smashing Machine is the story of mixed-martial arts and UFC champion Mark Kerr.

I’d never heard of Kerr before. I briefly looked him up to see how much Johnson resembles him. Johnson’s facial structure is certainly a great place to start. Still, the seemingly subtle prosthetics are impressive.

It’s also good to see Johnson and Blunt sharing the screen again. I already like the cadence of the former’s ‘gentle giant’ voice. As for Blunt, well, she’s always great, isn’t she?

Were you aware of Kerr before now, and will you be watching this one, or have you seen too many sports biopics at this point?

Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten, Oleksandr Usyk, Marcus Aurelio, Ismail Elfallahi, Lyndsey Gavin, Yoko Hamamura, Paul Lazenby, Adrianne Lovato and Yûki Kedôin also star.

The Smashing Machine Release Dates: October 3rd, 2025 (US & UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Biography, Crime, Drama, History

THE ALTO KNIGHTS (2025): New Trailer From Robert De Niro, Debra Messing, Cosmo Jarvis…

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The Alto knights (2025), Robert De Niro, Warner Bros. Pictures
The Alto knights (2025), Robert De Niro, Warner Bros. Pictures

Directed by Barry Levinson, The Alto Knights is a new biography/crime/drama starring Robert De Niro, Cosmo Jarvis and Debra Messing.

Levinson’s story focuses on Vito Genovese and Frank Costello, a pair of Italian Americans who run two separate crime families in the mid-20th century, and specifically, one’s attempt to assassinate the other.

It’s always interesting when an actor plays two characters who have to interact with each other face-to-face, isn’t it? The mind boggles at all that has to happen to ensure it all looks natural.

This is precisely the kind of movie that should come with a good long look behind the scenes. Also, it’s the great Robert De Niro who always impresses. Forever a joy for me to watch his skills in action.

Are you also looking forward to Alto Knights?

Kathrine Narducci, Matt Servitto, Louis Mustillo, Robert Arce, Wallace Langham, Carrie Lazar, Belmont Cameli, Joseph Moreland and Bob Glouberman also star.

The Alto Knights Release Dates: March 21st, 2025 (US & UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

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