Stopping Wario and Bowser Jr.’s evil alliance as they attempt world domination is what Mario and friends are tasked with in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
From director Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, Brie Larson, Benny Safdie, Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Pratt are among the key cast.
‘Princess Rosalina! You’re coming with me!’
The princess is a key reason for my interest. Especially since, in this trailer, everything that happens from 2:01 onwards is my favourite. The rest will likely feel like a watchable, easy viewing animated experience. Bear in mind that I say this all without having watched The Super Mario Bros. Movie of 2023, which I hear was quite fun.
How enthusiastic do you feel about this second instalment?
Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key, Charlie Day and Kevin Michael Richardson also star.
Guillermo del Toro’sFrankenstein, the story of a scientist whose creation of a monster leads to disaster, is close to everything I could have hoped for, and then some.
Frankenstein (2025), Oscar Isaac, Netflix
Similar to Crimson Peak (2015), the last del Toro movie I was brave enough to watch, Frankenstein features his signature arresting cinematography, memorable production design, engaging storytelling, and an apparent love of jewel tones that speaks directly to my colour-loving heart.
Two hours and thirty minutes may be a long running time, I mean, it definitely is. However, it doesn’t necessarily feel that way because of the aforementioned elements that del Toro executes so very well.
Frankenstein (2025), Mia Goth, Netflix
Starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, and Christoph Waltz, del Toro’s Frankenstein, a fantasy/horror film, unfolds most epically. I was moved by the strong companionship, father and son, plus love themes, in addition to the great performances by all involved.
Watch Frankenstein, for it’s one of the best films of 2025, and the horror elements are unlikely to be the nightmare-inducing kind.
I personally appreciated Elordi’s performance so much, I was inspired to take a few moments to be thankful to Australia for the wonderful acting talent it’s blessed us with. Jacob Elordi and Milly Alcock in recent years, plus Margot Robbie, Chris Hemsworth, Nicole Kidman, Naomi Watts, Jeffrey Rush, Guy Pearce, and, of course, the queen herself, Cate Blanchett. Did I forget anyone?
Lastly, don’t be surprised if you find yourself falling a little bit ‘in love’ with at least one of the characters. I won’t say which.
100 Nights of Hero (2025), Maika Monroe, IFC Films
Fantasy/romance 100 Nights of Hero is the latest from Maika Monroe, Amir El-Masry, Nicholas Galitzine and Emma Corrin.
Directed and co-written by Julia Jackman, Galitzine plays a charming house guest at a remote castle. One whose arrival throws off the delicate dynamic between other residents, resulting in chaos.
I’m curious about the love triangle. Or is ‘a love square’ more accurate?
Fantasy isn’t usually my favourite film category. But fantasy/romance, that’s something I can make time for. How could I not after hearing the words ‘You deserve so much better,’ delivered so perfectly and thoughtfully, especially considering what the trailer has shown?
Has this love triangle/square piqued your interest, too? Do you want to know if he’ll actually get the castle?
Safia Oakley-Green, Richard E. Grant, Josh Cowdery, Christopher Fairbank Christopher Fairbank and Jordan Wallace also star.
For the longest time, my favourite Brad Pitt movie has been Fight Club (1999). Watching just a few clips of the trailer on IMDB almost had me postponing writing this review, so I could rewatch it right away. That is, until I remembered I’m supposed to be working hard on my discipline this month, and so I’m back here happily typing. After all, Interview with the Vampire, the Neil Jordan-directed drama/fantasy/horror film, based on Anne Rice’s novel of the same name, is the main focus of this post.
Interview With The Vampire (1994), Tom Cruise, Warner Bros Pictures
Starring Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Christian Slater, Kirsten Dunst, and Antonio Banderas, Jordan’s film is about Louis (Pitt), a vampire, telling his epic life story. A life of love, loneliness, hunger, and betrayal.
I’ll get right to it, Jordan’s film is one of my all-time favourite movie experiences. I enjoyed almost everything about it. Whether it be the story, dialogue, performances, production design, cinematography, or costumes, I simply saw beauty everywhere I looked as this film played. Except, of course, each time the camera was focused on rodents. I watched through my fingers during those scenes.
Interview With The Vampire (1994), Kirsten Dunst, Warner Bros Pictures
There are no bad performances in Interview with the Vampire. For me and many others, it’s a young Kirsten Dunst who stands out most. Because she brought an emotional depth to her character, Claudia, in a way that many would deem impossible for an eleven-year-old performer to do.
If you haven’t already, watch Interview with the Vampire, for all the reasons above. And whether or not becoming a vampire is of interest to you, don’t be surprised if, within an hour of screen time with Louis, Lestat, and or Armand, you find yourself agreeing that the only way to watch this movie is with the side of your neck exposed.
What is the title of your favourite Brad Pitt movie?
In search of refuge and peace, a technology expert returns to Recife, Brazil, his hometown, after fleeing a mysterious past. Only, peace and refuge aren’t quite what he finds in the city.
Set in 1977 and starring Wagner Moura, and directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, additional key cast for The Secret Agent includes Maria Fernanda Cândido and Gabriel Leone.
I love the look and feel of this trailer. It reminds me of The Penguin Lessons (2024), which is also set in South America, in the mid-to-late 1970s. I want to experience something like the vibe of that again.
Are you also interested in ‘travelling’ to Recife, Brazil, for just two hours and thirty-eight minutes?
Alice Carvalho, Udo Kier, Isabél Zuaa and Hermila Guedes also star.
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