Johny Depp, Benedict Cumberbatch, Dakota Johnson and Joel Edgerton are the stars of Black Mass, the film that has brought me my favourite trailer of the year… so far.
Watch it and understand.
I strongly hope that the finished product is as amazing as this brilliant trailer edit suggests.
Black Mass Release Dates: September 18th, 2015 (US), November 25th, 2015 (UK)…
Happy Film Loving,
G
Written/directed by Josh Boone, and starring Greg Kinnear, Jennifer Connelly, Lilly Collins, Kristen Bell, Logan Lerman and Nat Wolff; Stuck In Love is a well-acted family drama.
Watch it for a look into a year in the life of a family that consists of a successful Writer, his ex-wife, their teenage children and particularly, how all parties navigate through their own experiences of love.
Stuck In Love is not too emotionally taxing. Actually, that may depend on how closely you relate to the character you identify with the most. Nevertheless, it can be categorised as a pleasant watch.
There’s also potential value for any writers, aspiring writers and anyone generally curious about other families. I know I always am.
My favourite part is all the scenes Kristen Bell is in because, in the best way, her fun-to-watch character is unlike any I’ve ever seen her play before.
Happy Film Loving,
G
Cate Blanchett is the star of what is now confirmed as my favourite Woody Allen film, Blue Jasmine. Her performance is fantastic; a brilliantly captivating portrayal of a desperate woman very much on the edge – if not hanging directly off of it.
As Jasmine continues to struggle, you’ll find yourself silently willing for her to make it through. Even though she’s not exactly the most likeable character. Nevertheless, her predicament isn’t especially uncommon and nobody wants to be in her situation.
It’s interesting how the screen is filled with what looks like the most glorious sunshine, when ‘bright and breezy’ is far from what’s going on in the lives of the characters in this very well-written and excellently paced film.
Watch Blue Jasmine because there is so much useful information about life and particularly, why it can be ill-advised to take a detour from your well thought out plans – and far too hastily.
Watch it to understand the reason Woody Allen is a film making hero for so many, and why Cate Blanchett is an absolute gift and arguably Australia’s equivalent of Meryl Streep.
Alec Baldwin, Bobby Cannavale and Sally Hawkins do a good job as the well-chosen supporting cast.
Happy Film Loving,
G
I thought I’d be more excited after seeing the Batman v Superman – Dawn of Justice teaser trailer than I am.
Perhaps it’s something to do with the fact I’m still living in the past of Christian Bale as the ultimate caped crusader.
Not quite sure about my super heroes fighting each other – as the trailer and title suggest. Either way, I hope the film turns out great. Maybe by 2016, I won’t be so attached to Bale as Batman. Chances aren’t great though, since he was so incredibly fantastic!
Happy Film Loving,
G
The last time I saw Ryan Reynolds in a film was The Proposal (2009). It wasn’t my favourite and kind of kept me away from future Reynolds movies. Having now watched The Voices (2014), I can confirm that my attitude has changed.
The Voices is a crime/comedy film directed by Marjane Satrapi and stars Reynolds as Jerry – a sinister/very unbalanced individual who somehow manages to remain likeable.
You’ll probably find yourself not quite rooting for him, as such, on account of the murdering. However, empathy will kick in since he’s definitely ‘not well’.
The way the director/cinematographer present the world of Jerry, how he sees things as opposed to actual reality is a particular highlight.
Watch it for a pleasantly different turn from Reynolds and good performances from Jacki Weaver, Anna Kendrick and Gemma Aterton. I was also glad to see great character actor Sam Spruell’s name on the cast list.
Happy Film Loving,
G
