Starring Ethan Hawke, Paul Giamatti and Johnny Simmons, The Phenom tells the story of the relationship between a major League rookie pitcher, his new sports psychologist and an overbearing father played by Hawke.
I really want this movie to be great and I think I’ll like it. But, if for some reason it isn’t and I don’t, I’d like to take a moment to say… ‘Well done trailer maker!’
The Phenom Release Dates: Jun 24th, 2016 (US)…
Happy Film Loving,
G
Starring Lupita N’Yongo, David Oyelowo and Madina Nalwanga, Queen of Katwe is the true story of Phiona Mutesi, a Ugandan chess player and one of the first titled female players in Ugandan chess history.
I love stories about people doing extraordinary things, whatever their age. It’s even better if the achievement is greater than what most people believe to be possible. For that would be a reminder to never let another person dictate what is possible for you or anyone else who dares to have a dream.
I know very little about chess, and chess has only a small amount to do with why I’ll be tuning in.
Ntaire Guma Mbaho Mwine and Russel Savadier also star with Mira Nair as director.
Queen Of Katwe Release Dates: Sep 23rd, 2016 (US & BR)…
Happy Film Loving,
G
A movie about the life story of Pelé, one of the world’s greatest football players has been made.
Written/directed by Jeff and Michael Zimbalist; Vincent D’Onofrio, Diego Boneta, Rodrigo Santoro and Leonardo Lima Carvalho (10 year old Pelé) and Kevin de Paula (15 year old Pelé) are the stars.
I’m looking forward to this one because greatness always commands attention. I have exactly zero aspirations to become a footballer but I know I’ll learn something.
Just think how skilled at football the actors in this movie had to be in order to be cast. Perhaps there are even some Pelé stunt performers involved.
Pelé Release Dates: May 6th, 2016 (US)…
Happy Film Loving,
G
Written/directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone and Tessa Thompson, Creed is more than I expected.
Having never seen any of the previous Rocky movies, I was imagining plenty of fighting footage for at least one-third of the time. Luckily, as a lover/non-fighter, I’m glad to say that this isn’t at all the case.
What I like most about Creed is the way it seems to focus on the stories of the main characters and their relationships with each other, more so than on actual boxing. Nevertheless, Creed is still very much a boxing movie and fans of the sport, especially fans of the Rocky movies will have a good time.
I tuned in because I liked the trailer. Also, I’m just someone who never seems to tire of well-told stories about pivotal life decisions. Especially when the stories are about people choosing to do what is in their hearts, over what is expected/comfortable. Creed is a movie that captures a compelling example of what that journey can be like.
Watch it for the relatable themes of human experience, the choreography of the main fight sequence, plus, the rather well-paced editing and camera work.
Happy Film Loving,
G
Everybody loves a story where the underdog triumphs in the face of great doubt – and so comes the film of Eddie (‘The Eagle’) Edwards; Great Britain’s first Olympic Ski Jumper.
Starring Christopher Walken, Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman and Jim Broadbent, I’m looking forward to this one because the message is one we can all use from time to time.
I’m also excited about the comedy – and I’m certainly not just referring to Taron Egerton’s facial hair.
Eddie The Eagle is directed by Dexter Fletcher. If you didn’t already know, he played the rather memorable ‘Soap’ (the Chef) in one of my favourite – if not my absolute favourite British film, Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels (1998).
Release Date (s): February 26th, 2016 (US), April 1st, 2016 (UK)…
Happy Film Loving,
G
