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Action, Adventure, Animation

HOPPERS (2026): New Trailer Starring Jon Hamm, Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan…

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Hoppers (2026), Disney Pixar
Hoppers (2026), Disney Pixar

The latest Disney Pixar film is Hoppers, an animation/adventure/comedy about an animal lover’s use of technology to uncover the secrets of the animal world.

Directed by Daniel Chong; Jon Hamm, Piper Curda and Bobby Moynihan star.

This is just my kind of cute. I already love the bear and hope we get plenty of time with her.

I say bring on the definitely ‘like Avatar (2009)‘ shenanigans, and, also like The Secret Life of Pets (2016)/Animals‘ vibes.

Even though it’s being released three months later, it’s not unlikely that I’ll watch this before the upcoming Avatar: Fire and Ash (2026) film. Especially because it’s guaranteed to have a much shorter running time.

Will you also be hopping along to the movie theatre or film room to see this one?

Hoppers Release Dates: March 6th, 2026 (US & UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

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Drama

YOUR FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS (2025): New Trailer From Jon Hamm, Olivia Munn, Amanda Peet…

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Your Friends & Neighbors is a new Apple TV series starring Jon Hamm, Olivia Munn and Amanda Peet.

Created by Jonathan Tropper, Hamm plays Andrew Cooper, a hedge fund manager who resorts to unexpected means to maintain his family’s lifestyle.

I’m surprised this series isn’t partly categorised as comedy, based on the premise alone. I’m looking forward to all the moments of humour I hope are coming. I’m here for the drama, too, of course.

Side note, Hamm’s Cooper brings to mind Jason Isaacs’s character in The White Lotus, Season 3. I haven’t started watching it yet, so no spoilers, please.

I say, bring on the shenanigans of the ‘formerly rich’. I’m ready.

Hoon Lee, Isabel Gravitt, Lena Hall, Mark Tallman, Donovan Colan, Anna Osceola, Thomas Anthony Jones, Matthew Rauch, Jennifer Mudge, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Jordan Gelber, Manu Narayan, Dave Quay, Corbin Bernsen and Sandrine Holt also star.

Your Friends & Neighbors Release Dates: April 11th, 2025, Apple TV+

Happy Film Loving,

G

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Action, Adventure, Animation, No Spoiler Reviews

TRANSFORMERS ONE (2024): The Things I Liked…

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I was never the biggest fan of Transformers (autobots/robots that can transform into other forms, such as vehicles and animals), except I did enjoy the 2007 movie starring Shia La Boef, Megan Fox and Josh Duhamel.

Since then, the Transformers movies that followed didn’t quite speak to me. That is until I learned that the cast of Transformers One, the latest film in the franchise includes Scarlett Johansson, Chris Hemsworth, Keegan Michael Key, Brian Tyree Henry, Laurence Fishburne, Jon Hamm and Steve Buscemi. 

Directed by Josh Cooley, Transformers One is an animated action/adventure film about the origin story of sworn enemies Optimus Prime and Megatron, two transformers who were once the best of friends.

I must admit to enjoying Transformers One more than I expected to. Cooley’s film is a well-structured story. One with engaging, fun characters, funny moments, plus, visuals that will have you locked in – adults and children alike. And you certainly don’t have to be a die-hard Transformers fan to have a good time.

When forced to pick one thing to improve Cooley’s film, it would be for Megatron’s turn to the dark side to feel less rushed.

Watch Transformers One if you’re curious. You’ll likely find yourself pleasantly surprised.

Happy Film Loving,

G

Drama

RICHARD JEWELL (2019): New Trailer From Clint Eastwood, Starring Jon Hamm, Sam Rockwell, Olivia Wilde, Kathy Bates, Paul Walter Hauser…

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Richard Jewell (2019), Olivia Wilde, Warner Bros. Pictures
Richard Jewell (2019), Olivia Wilde, Warner Bros. Pictures

Clint Eastwood’s latest drama, Richard Jewell, tells the true story of Jewell, an American security guard who heroically saved thousands of lives from an exploding bomb at the 1996 Olympic Games, in Atlanta, USA.

Starring Paul Walter Hauser, Jon Hamm, Olivia Wilde, Sam Rockwell and Kathy Bates, Eastwood’s film is about the unjust vilification of Jewell by journalists and the press, who falsely reported that he was a terrorist.

Firstly, what a wonderfully edited trailer. Second, I remember enjoying Hauser’s work in I Tonya (2017) and it looks like he’s truly great in this far more dramatic role. Now I can’t wait to find out how things turned out for Jewell.

One more thing: YEEAAH! Another Eastwood movie! Just had to let that out.

Nina Arianda, Ian Gomez, Deja Dee, Randy Havens, Wayne Duvall, Beth Keener, Mike Pniewski and Mitchell Hoog also star.

Richard Jewell Release Dates: December 13th, 2019 (US)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Action, Drama

TOP GUN – MAVERICK (2020): New Trailer From Tom Cruise, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Ed Harris…

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Top Gun (2020), Tom Cruise, Paramount Pictures
Top Gun (2020), Tom Cruise, Paramount Pictures

Top Gun (1986), an action/drama about students at the United States Navy’s elite fighter weapons school, competing to be the best in the class, finally has a sequel.

Directed by Joseph Kosinski, key cast includes Tom Cruise, Jennifer Connelly, John Hamm and Ed Harris.

Images of Cruise in aviators and a leather jacket, while standing by a plane. That’s really all I knew about Top Gun (1986). It’s all I knew until I looked up the above original synopsis.

As this trailer played, it occurred to me just how much fun Cruise must have while making all his movies. He loves planes, motorcycles and speed. In fact, I’m almost certain that he’s not acting in the main joy-filled picture in this post.

May you also have a passion or passions that make you smile as broadly.

Glen Powell, Miles Teller, Val Kilmer, Jean Louisa Kelly, Lewis Pullman and Manny Jacinto also star.

Top Gun – Maverick Release Dates: December 23rd, 2020 (US)…

Happy Film Loving,

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