Based on the book by Paula Hawkins, a mystery/thriller is what we can expect from Emily Blunt and Justin Theroux’s latest movie, The Girl On The Train.
There’s just a little bit of a Gone Girl (2014) vibe going on with this one. And I can’t say it’s necessarily a bad thing. Fingers crossed that this is great.
The Girl On The Train Release Dates: October 7th, 2016 (UK &US); October 27th, 2016 (GER)…
Happy Film Loving,
G
From director, Tim Burton and starring Asa Butterfield, Ella Purnell and Eva Green, Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children is today’s trailer.
Trailer 1
Trailer 2
Based on a bestselling book by Ransom Riggs, I’m sure fans of the story will forgive you in the event that X-Men pops into your mind while the trailer plays.
What I’m most curious about is all the peculiarities imagined by the author. I’ll certainly be very happy if I find this movie any more original than the peculiarities of the children.
So far, I don’t like the trailer song. It feels too annoyingly obvious. The instrumental is okay, but the words…
Judi Dench, Samuel L. Jackson, Chris O’Dowd, Allison Janney and Ella Wahlestedt also star.
Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children Release Dates: September 30th, 2016 (US), November 3rd, 2016 (GER)…
Happy Film Loving,
G
Watching a spy movie and not having at least one thing about it reminding you of James Bond, the most famous spy of them all is near impossible.
Starring Melissa McCarthy, Jude Law and Jason Statham, the Paul Feig written/directed Spy is no exception. Unlike 007, however, Spy is a comedy/action film – and a rather good one at that.
An entertaining experience with a well-written story, fun dialogue and characters is how I describe Spy. The dynamic between Statham and McCarthy’s characters is a big highlight. Rose Byrne’s Rayna Boyanov is also another plus.
The other very reliable cast members include Allison Janney, Miranda Hart, Sam Richardson, Morena Baccarin and Bobby Cannavale.
Watch Spy because it’s good. I found Jude Law’s character a tad annoying at first but it’s not so bad because the movie is a Melissa McCarthy vehicle, and Spy is definitely my favourite of her roles since Bridesmaids (2011), also directed by Paul Feig.
Happy Film Loving,
G
For every film lover, there are at least one or two, perhaps even three films that come immediately to mind whenever they‘re asked that inevitable question. ‘What’s your favourite film?’
My answer always includes, without hesitation, director Sam Mendes’ 1999 Oscar-winning film debut, American Beauty.
Even now, I’m still yet to watch another film more perfect. Such a beautifully crafted story with excellent dialogue, symbolism and a healthy dose of truth and black humour.
It’s a brilliant commentary on suburbia and life in the classic American small town. American Beauty offers plenty of potentially useful information about the human condition.
There’s a strong theme on the difference between what people work hard to project versus the actual truth. The most interesting version of this is the exterior proclamations of the person who internally actually hates themselves.
As a result of this film, Annette Bening, Kevin Spacey, Chris Cooper, Writer Alan Ball, Director Sam Mendes and more, including the great Cinematographer Conrad L. Hall are forever in my mind, synonymous with brilliance.
I know one person who called American Beauty boring. Not quite sure what to say to that. Except maybe that it’s unlikely they actually truly watched it.
Have you seen American Beauty. I bet it made you appreciate the colour more than you did before.
Happy Film Loving,
G
The Movie My Life 