Starring Liev Schreiber, Naomi Watts and Elisabeth Moss, Chuck is the story of the life of heavyweight boxer Chuck Wepner; the fighter that inspired Sylvester Stallone to write the Rocky movies.
I’m certainly not a major boxing fan since I haven’t yet watched any of the Rocky films. But I am interested in the story of the man who inspired them. Also, this looks like a great role for Schreiber. Am I right or am I right?
Chuck Release Dates: May 5th, 2017 (US)…
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G
In director Jason Lew’s latest movie The Free world, Boyd Holbrook is a recently released former convict and Elisabeth Moss, a married woman with an abusive husband. One fateful day, the two meet and a connection ensues.
Chances are that things aren’t going to end very well for both characters. The move from an abusive husband to a recent former convict isn’t exactly the the best trajectory for any woman, but I am looking forward to seeing how it all unfolds.
The Free World Release Dates: September 23rd, 2016 (US)…
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G
TV news producer Mary Mapes, news anchor Dan Rather and the events that led to very harsh scrutiny, especially aimed at Mapes (Cate Blanchett) is what Truth is about. It is also a movie worth seeing especially for Cate Blanchett fans.
Directed by James Vanderbilt, I appreciate Truth as a film that features a few good people who make decisions based on factors including how easy it will be to live with themselves afterwards. I enjoyed the dialogue towards the end, especially since I want to believe that I would perform as well as Mapes – should I ever find myself in a similar high pressure predicament.
I watched Truth because I knew it would be worth it for Blanchett’s performance alone -and it is. By the end I was also happy to learn a few hard truths about the world of news journalism.
John Benjamin Hickey’s portrayal of a dedicated, thoughtful and unflinchingly supportive husband is another personal highlight. I always love such stories of great friendships. Joy (2015) comes to mind as a recent example that features a great friend played by Dascha Polanco.
Robert Redford, Topher Grace, Dennis Quaid, David Lyons, Stacy Keach and Elisabeth Moss are all good in their roles, of course. But watch it for the main performance. I’ve seen Blanchett in many films, and picking a favourite still proves impossible.
Happy Film Loving,
G
Something peculiar and featuring very promising cinematography is coming, and it’s called High-Rise.
Starring Tom Hiddleston, Sienna Miller, Jeremy Irons and Luke Evans, High-Rise is a film about life veering out of control for the residents of a tower block/high rise building.
The cinematography, editing and mysterious happenings in this trailer have me curious. I’m hoping that all my guesses about what it could all possibly mean are proven incorrect upon viewing.
High-Rise Release Date(s): March 2016 (UK)…
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G
Luke Wilson and Olivia Wilde are the stars of new movie Meadowland, from Kill Your Darlings (2013) director, Reed Morano.
The story follows the struggles of two individuals and how they’re affected by an unimaginable loss.
I’ll be watching for the interesting subject matter and also because of Giovanni Ribisi, Elizabeth Moss, John Leguizamo and Olivia Wilde.
I like the great trailer music and editing, I’m just not a fan of the textual interruptions.
Juno Temple and Kevin Corrigan also star.
Release Date (s): October 16th, 2015 (US)….
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G
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