I haven’t watched Greta Gerwig in a movie since 2010’s Greenberg with Ben Stiller. That clearly has to change now that I’ve seen the below trailer for her new Noah Baumbach-directed comedy, Mistress America.
I’m already sold on her character’s refreshingly interesting and adventurous persona.
Bring on all the kooky. I’m ready
Happy Film Loving,
G
The end of May brings us something very promising. A really good trailer for the new Kevin Bacon film, Cop Car.
It’s directed by Jon Watts and also stars Shea Whigham, Camryn Manheim plus, young actors James Freedson-Jackson and Hays Wellford.
I dare you to watch it and then tell me that you’re not ready to see it right now.
Happy Film Loving,
G
Trailer 2 for Black Mass, one of the year’s most promising films is here.
Featuring the brilliant acting talents of Johnny Depp, Benedict Cumberbatch and Dakota Johnson, to name just a few, the story of James ‘ Whitey’ Bulger, south Boston’s most infamous violent criminal is looking like something no true film fan is going to want to miss. I can tell you agree.
After seeing this trailer, what’s suddenly very intriguing is the female characters. Particularly how much denial they were likely in. I guess we’ll all find out in 5/6 months.
I get the feeling that the soundtrack to this movie is going to be memorable.
Black Mass Release Dates: September 18th, 2015 (US), November 25th, 2015 (UK)…
Happy Film Loving,
G
I was always going to watch the 2015 Best Actress Oscar winning film, Still Alice. The Academy Award certainly made that more likely. But really, it’s the film’s talented star, Julianne Moore – an actor I’ve appreciated immensely since Magnolia (1999).
Moore’s portrayal of the heartbreaking stages of her character’s degenerative condition will remind audiences of why she is so celebrated.
Directed by Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland, Still Alice also delivers memorable supporting performances from Kate Bosworth, Alec Baldwin and Kristen Stewart.
It’s a film for anyone curious about how the diagnosis of early onset Alzheimers might affect a patient’s life and that of their family.
Watch it for all the reasons mentioned, plus the pleasant surprise of seeing Alec Baldwin playing a more likeable character, Kristen Stewart continuing to make good project choices, post The Twilight Saga and the highlight that is the great speech at the Alzheimers Association.
Well-paced and acted, in Still Alice, you’ll also find an uplifting reminder to do as much living as possible.
Happy Film Loving,
G
Predestination is a well acted mystery/sci-fi film, starring Ethan Hawke, Sarah Snook and written/directed by film making brothers Michael and Peter Spierig;
Due to the time travelling element, this is the kind of movie with plenty going on, including a number of twists and turns that come quick and fast, so you’ll certainly need to be ready and alert.
As I watched, I found myself comparing Predestination to it’s more thrilling cousin, Inception (2010). Not that both films deal with the same subject matter exactly, but among other things, it didn’t help that one of the characters in the movie looked like a younger version of one of the Actors in Inception. I’ll let you figure out which one.
Watch it anyway if science fiction, and particularly time travel are generally your thing. As for me, I’m only into sci-fi sometimes.
Happy Film Loving,
G
