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Drama

T2 – TRAINSPOTTING 2 (2017): New Trailer From Ewan McGregor, Jonny Lee Miller, Robert Carlisle…

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T2 - Trainspotting 2 (2017), Ewen Bremner, Ewan McGregor, Jonny Lee Miller, Robert Carlyle
T2 – Trainspotting 2 (2017), Ewen Bremner, Ewan McGregor, Jonny Lee Miller, Robert Carlyle

The teaser trailer for the sequel to Trainspotting (1996) is here. Directed by Danny Boyle and starring Ewan McGregor,  Robert Carlyle, Jonny Lee Miller and Ewen Bremner, this new teaser, I can promise, is not as pointless as the previous one. For there is something to get the imagination going.

In all honesty, I can barely remember what happens in the first film. Something to do with having actually never seen it, perhaps. Or I may have forgotten watching it because 1996 was decades ago.

I’m looking forward to finding out about all the hype before the second instalment gets here. Something tells me that, regardless of the title, the movie probably has very little to do with actual train spotting. I could be wrong, of course, since I’m not even sure that I’ve seen the first film.

T2 – Trainspotting Release Dates: January 27th, 2017 (UK); February 10th, 2017 (US)…

Happy Film Loving.

G

Drama

AMERICAN PASTORAL (2016): New Trailer From Ewan McGregor, Dakota Fanning, Jennifer Connelly…

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American Pastoral (2016), Ewan McGregor, Jennifer Connelly
American Pastoral (2016), Ewan McGregor, Jennifer Connelly

Based on the novel by Philip Roth; Ewan McGregor’s new movie, American Pastoral is set in postwar America and centres around a man whose previously perfect seeming life is abruptly changed when his daughter’s new political affiliations come to light.

Also starring Jennifer Connelly, Uzo Aduba and Dakota Fanning, I know I’m excited  because I’m already imagining some of the possible dramatic exchanges likely to take place.

This is also Ewan McGregor’s directorial debut, therefore, it’s reason enough for this movie fan to tune in. Especially since, even though I’m not loving this particular remix of Tears For Fears’ popular song ‘Mad World,’ the trailer isn’t bad.

American Pastoral Release Dates: October 21st, 2016 (US); November 4th, 2016 (UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Fantasy, Musical, Romance

BEAUTY & THE BEAST (2017): New Trailer From Emma Watson, Luke Evans, Dan Stevens, Ewan McGregor…

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Beauty & The Beast (2017), Emma Watson as Belle
Beauty & The Beast (2017), Emma Watson as Belle

Starring Emma Watson, Luke Evans, Ewan McGregor and Dan Stevens, 2017 is the year for another live-action movie version of a classic Disney fairytale. This time it’s Beauty & The Beast.

I already love the music and visuals in this beautiful trailer tease. I also wouldn’t mind staying in that palace for a day or many. Preferably, many days.

Beauty & The Beast Release Dates: March 17th, 2016 (US & UK); March 29th (FR)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Thriller

OUR KIND OF TRAITOR (2016): New Trailer From Damian Lewis, Naomie Harris & Ewan McGregor. What Do You Think?

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Our Kind Of Traitor (2016), Damian Lewis
Our Kind Of Traitor (2016), Damian Lewis

Today’s trailer stars Damian Lewis, Stellan Skarsgård, Ewan McGregor and Naomie Harris.  All are reasonably reliable names when it comes to how good a film is likely to be.

Quite unexpectedly though, after watching this preview, the question that’s lingering in my mind is why I’m not currently filled with complete confidence about the expected quality of the finished product. The answer is in a combination of things. There’s the general look and feel which isn’t particularly cinematic.

I’d hoped for more in terms of music choice, sound, dialogue – its delivery and the trailer’s general execution. Especially in terms of how gripped I am by what I’m seeing. Even more so considering the fact that Our Kind of Traitor is a thriller based on a best selling book by the author of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011).

Our Kind Of Traitor (2016), Naomie Harris, Ewan McGregor
Our Kind Of Traitor (2016), Naomie Harris, Ewan McGregor

I’d love to be wrong because I want to believe the trailer editor has simply made some – in my opinion, questionable choices, which would then mean the finished product and perhaps a later version of the trailer will be better. I’d much rather that be true than the idea that this movie won’t be great. I truly would like to be wrong. Except, I wasn’t wrong about Burnt (2015).

What do you think?

Our Kind Of Traitor Release Dates: May 6th 2016 (UK)…

Happy Film Loving 🙂

G

Biography, Drama, Music

MILES AHEAD (2015): New Trailer Starring Ewan McGregor, Don Cheadle…

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Miles Ahead (2015), Don Cheadle as Miles Davis
Miles Ahead (2015), Don Cheadle as Miles Davis

Exploring the life and music of celebrated jazz musician, Miles Davis; Miles Ahead is directed by, and stars Don Cheadle.

I like the approach taken with this trailer, the style, editing and pace is very engaging.

It also looks like Mr. Davis had quite the sense of humour. Something that must have been fun to be around. Except of course, if you’ve wronged him in any way. Bring on the great music music.

Ewan Mcgregor and Emayatzy Corinealdi also star.

Miles Ahead Release Date(s): April 1st, 2016 (US); April 22nd, 2016 (UK)…

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G