In Complete Unknown, which stars Michael Shannon, Rachel Weisz and Kathy Bates, Weisz’s character is a woman who likes to regularly change her identity and start over.
Based on what I’ve seen so far, the character played by Weisz already annoys me. I’m guessing because of her perceived selfishness. Nevertheless, that doesn’t mean I don’t want to understand her. In that case, bring on her shenanigans, I say!
Complete Unknown Release Dates: August 26th, 2016 (US)…
Happy Film Loving,
G
Read my spoiler-free movie review of Almost Christmas (2016).
It’s definitely too early for ‘seasons greetings’ but apparently it’s the right time for a Christmas/Thanksgiving movie trailer.
Almost Christmas is the latest film directed by David E. Talbert and it stars Gabrielle Union, Kimberly Elise, Mo’Nique and Danny Glover, among others. The movie is a comedy that centres around a large dysfunctional family and their first Thanksgiving after their mother passes.
The word dysfunctional is what got my attention. The level of outrageousness that’s present in this trailer also appeals.
I just hope that I’m not as disappointed as I was with Talbert’s previous release, Baggage Claim (2013). The trailer for that movie wasn’t good, so I should have known. But this one does look promising.
Other key cast includes J.B. Smoove, Nicole Ari Parker, Romany Malco, Omar Epps and Jessie Usher.
Almost Christmas Release Dates: November 11th, 2016 (US); November 25th (UK)…
Happy Film Loving 🙂
G
For all fans of boxing movies, here comes another one…
This trailer isn’t perfect but I’m interested in the fighter’s story. More so than the actual fight sequences. The fighter, Anthony is played by Christian DeMeo (young Anthony) and William Demeo. When Young Anthony’s parents are no longer in the picture, how will the relationship between him and the mob boss that has taken him under his wing play out? I’m hoping this movie may just be better than the trailer may suggest.
Michael Madsen, Shannen Doherty, Danny Glover, Alec Baldwin and Mike Mike Tyson also star.
Back In The Day Release Dates: May 20th, 2016 (US)…
Happy Film Loving 🙂
G
Firstly, I love the name of the female star of the Gina Prince-Bythewood-directed Beyond The Lights. If you didn’t already know, it’s British actress Gugu Mbaratha-Raw.
The pressures of fame and success as a female in the music business are an important aspect of this carefully handled story, which also stars Minnie Driver, Nate Parker and Danny Glover.
As I watched, I found myself reminded of all the times that famous and wise musicians have emphasised the importance of surrounding oneself with ‘the right people,’ people who tell you the truth and those who absolutely have your best interests at heart.
There’s also a great message about personal truth and how it can be difficult to accept, but more often than not, when it finally is, therein lies the beginning of a journey toward one’s own version of happiness.
Sometimes, being selfish is the only way. Especially since it’s from love of self and learning of/knowing one’s value that you have the strength to do what deep down you know you must.
Watch it because you’re curious about what the world of such a story can be like and because you want to know if and how the protagonist comes to fair under the pressures of both fame and her own personal truth.
Happy Film Loving,
G
