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KAOS (2024) The Things I Liked…

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I went into watching Netflix’s eight-part modern-day contemporary retelling of Greek mythology, Kaos, as someone who only very vaguely recalls the stories. 

Nevertheless, I’m among the film/TV fans who hoped for such a production. Now that it’s arrived and I’ve seen it all, what stands out most is Jeff Goldblum’s memorable performance as Zeus, king of the gods. A character who is equally charming and unlikeable. One who, as predicted, embodies the reality that absolute power corrupts absolutely. 

I enjoyed the series, even though the execution could have been slicker. An expectation for which I partly blame Game of Thrones (2011 – 2019), because it raised my expectations and standards for complex stories about power and the numerous characters involved in the fight for or against it.

Besides Goldblum, should the series be renewed for a second season, I hope it gets even better. Especially since it would be fun to see Zeus deal with whatever Aurora Perrineau’s Riddy and others on her side have planned for him and his family of gods. 

What’s clear by the end of season one is that Chaos has most certainly arrived. I look forward to meeting all the other gods that have so far only been referred to by name. I.e. Athena, Artemis, Apollo, Aphrodite and many more, I’m sure, considering Zeus’s proclivities.

Watch it if you’re curious.

Happy Film Loving, 

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Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

KAOS (2024): New Trailer Starring Jeff Goldblum, David Thewlis, Aurora Perrineau, Janet McTeer…

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Read my spoiler-free movie review of Kaos (2024).

For those who have been praying for a modern-day contemporary retelling of Greek Mythology, creator Charlie Covell has something coming soon on Netflix that intends to do exactly that.

It’s called Kaos and stars Jeff Goldblum, David Thewlis, Aurora Perrineau and Janet McTeer.

I don’t remember too much about Greek Mythology from the little I learned while at school. However, knowing how inspiring it has been and continues to be for many writers, I’m excited to see a modern version of the stories. That and getting to see dramatised early examples of the well-known saying: ‘absolute power corrupts absolutely.’ i think it’ll be fun to see that play out, especially where Goldblum’s character is concerned.

I can’t help but wonder how this series might be received if it were about ‘the one and only God ‘ rather than the Greek gods. Perhaps one will just have to imagine.

Rakie Ayola, Cliff Curtis, Misia Butler, Nabhaan Rizwan, Leila Farzad, Matthew Koon and Killian Scott also star.

Kaos Release Dates: August 29th, 2024, Netflix

Happy Film Loving,

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Comedy, Drama, Romance

ETERNAL BEAUTY (2019): New Trailer Starring Sally Hawkins, David Thewlis, Billie Piper…

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Eternal Beauty (2019), Sally Hawkins, Samuel Goldwyn Films

Written/directed by  Craig Roberts, Eternal Beauty is a new drama/romance starring Sally Hawkins (The Shape of Water (2017), David Thewlis and Billie Piper.

Hawkins plays Jane, a woman who falls into a state of despair over her schizophrenia, and ends up encountering new sources of love and life with surprising results.

The cast is great and the writing sounds promising. I especially can’t wait for all the humour to surface and to see what Hawkins and Thewlis do with their very meaty roles.

Penelope Wilton, Banita Sandhu, Morfydd Clark, Rita Bernard-Shaw, Robert Pugh, Alice Lowe, Robert Aramayo and Ashley McGuire also star.

Eternal Beauty Release Dates: October 2nd, 2020 (US)…

Happy Film Loving

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Biography, Drama

THE MERCY (2017): New Trailer From Colin Firth, Rachel Weisz…

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The Mercy (2017), Colin Firth
The Mercy (2017), Colin Firth

The Mercy is the story of Yachtsman Donald Crowhurst, whose disastrous attempt to win the 1968 Golden Globe Race ends up with him creating an outrageous account of traveling the world alone by sea.

I’ll be watching to learn more about the kind of ‘madness’ that drives one to leave their wife and young children behind, to go on a dangerous solo adventure with a 50/50 chance of survival. Particularly, an adventure that doesn’t appear to be of benefit to the family left behind.

I, of course, also want to know about how far Crowhurst took the lies he started telling about his progress.

The Mercy Release Dates: 2017 (US); February 9th, 2018 (US)…

Happy Film Loving,

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Action, Adventure, Fantasy

WONDER WOMAN (2017): New Trailer Starring Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Robin Wright…

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Wonder Woman (2017), Gal Gadot
Wonder Woman (2017), Gal Gadot

Read my spoiler-free movie review of Wonder Woman (2017).

I hadn’t really paid much attention to many of the Wonder Woman news headlines ever since it was announced that Gal Gadot had won the role.

Hearing about the resultant backlash concerning her casting only worked to make me impatient for the day when she hopefully gets to silence all her critics with a brilliant performance.

Trailer 1 (Comic-Con)

Trailer 2

I like the Wonder Woman Comic-Con trailer more than the one for Justice League (2017) – a trailer that was also released on the same day.

The music, visuals and general ‘badassery’ just speak to me more. However, not just because the Amazon princess and I are both young ladies.

Wonder Woman seems like female Captain America. I say this initially because of the shield. I’m sure there are other reasons, but I’m completely new to this story, so I’m just guessing. 

Lastly, I’d love for this Patty Jenkins-directed film to be as powerful in its ability to silence the critics of Gadot’s casting, as Casino Royale (2006) was for critics of Daniel Craig’s casting as James Bond.

Chris Pine, Connie Nielsen and Robin Wright also star.

Wonder Woman Release Dates: June 2nd, 2017 (US & UK); June 7th, 2017 (FR);  June 15th, 2017 (GER)…

Happy Film Loving,

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