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Action, Adventure, Comedy

MAYDAY (2026) New Trailer From Ryan Reynolds, Kenneth Branagh, David Morse…

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Ryan Reynolds, Kenneth Branagh and David Morse star in Mayday, a John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein-directed action/comedy/adventure.

It’s a story about a reconnaissance mission over Soviet territory that goes wrong, leading to a fight to survive Russian wilderness while evading capture or rescue.

I didn’t see the Branagh and Reynolds pairing coming, and this mostly has me wanting to rewatch The Hitman’s Bodyguard (2017).

Right now, I want to categorise this as ‘easy viewing’; Hopefully the kind I’ll enjoy more than I did Red Notice (2021).

What’s your level of enthusiasm?

Wendy Crewson, Maria Bakalova, Louis Cancelmi, Clark Johnson, Donald Sales, Alex Mallari Jr., Marcin Dorocinski, Aleksandra Kimaeva, Sophie-Thérèse Stone-Richards and Jacob Hanlon also star.

Mayday Release Dates: September 4th, 2026 (US & UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR (2027): New Trailer From Michael B. Jordan, Adria Arjona, Kenneth Branagh…

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Starring, produced and directed by Micahel B. Jordan, The Thomas Crown Affair is an action/crime/thriller about a successful playboy and art thief who may have finally met his match.

Adria Arjona, Kenneth Branagh and Danai Gurira are among the key cast.

Beautiful Trailer. I love how this fresh take is looking.

I don’t believe I’ve seen the versions of The Thomas Crown Affair story made in 1968 and 1999. But I am intrigued by the cinematography and what Jordan’t film does as an actor relatively new to directing.

I may make time to watch the previous versions. Do you recall seeing any of them?

Adwoa Aboah, Pilou Asbæk, Danai Gurira, Lily Gladstone, Aiysha Hart, Charlotte Jackson Coleman, Alex Lanipekun, Janis Ahern and Charlotte Carter-Allen also star.

The Thomas Crown Affair Release Dates: March 5th, 2027 (US & UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Drama

ALL IS TRUE (2019): New Trailer From Kenneth Branagh, Judi Dench, Ian McKellen…

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All Is True (2019), Kenneth Branagh is William Shakespeare
All Is True (2019), Kenneth Branagh is William Shakespeare

Directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh, All Is True is a new drama about the last days of celebrated  playwright William Shakespeare.

Additional key cast includes Judi Dench and Ian McKellan.

Something tells me that ‘epic’ isn’t the word for this production, but I rather like Branagh and definitely appreciate Shakespeare, even though his words take extra time to understand in these here modern times.

Kathryn Wilder, Lolita Chakrabarti, Michael Rouse, Jack Colgrave Hirst and Matt Jessup also star

All Is True Release Dates:  December 21st, 2018 (US); February 8th, 2019 (UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Crime, Drama, Mystery

MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS (2017): New Trailer From Kenneth Branagh, Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Penélope Cruz, Daisy Ridley…

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Murder On The Orient Express (2017), Johnny Depp
Murder On The Orient Express (2017), Johnny Depp

Murder On The Orient Express has a very impressive cast list; one that includes, Kenneth Branagh who’s also the film’s director, Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Penélope Cruz, Daisy Ridley and Josh Gad – to name just a few.  

Based on Agatha Christie’s famous novel of the same name, this mystery/crime/drama is set on a lavish train ride through Europe. A ride that has thirteen strangers stranded on a train and everyone is a murder suspect.

It’s up to Hercule Poirot (Branagh) to race against time to solve the puzzle before the murderer strikes again.

The very talented cast, the fashion, cinematography and story are all great reasons to watch this version of Murder On The Orient Express.

The filming style teased in this trailer is equally appealing, along with Hercule Poirot’s accent, particularly the way he says ‘evil.’

Murder On The Orient Express Release Dates: November 3rd, 2017 (UK); November 10th, 2017 (US)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy, No Spoiler Reviews

CINDERELLA (2015): Watch It For The Spectacular Win Against The Bullies & Cate Blanchett, Of Course…

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Cinderella (2016), Lily James
Cinderella (2016), Lily James

My reason for watching the new version of Cinderella had very little to do with the romance. I watched the movie because of the cast, particularly one of my favourites; super Australian actor, Cate Blanchett.

The well-edited trailer with the perfect musical score also helped, but ultimately, I was most excited to see how director Kenneth Branagh handled Cinderella’s battle with her evil stepmother and horrid stepsisters.

The film is beautiful, thanks to Branagh and his well chosen cast that includes Lily James in the title role, Helena Bonham as the Fairy Godmother and Richard Madden portraying Prince Charming.

Besides having good dialogue and being quite the visual spectacle, the movie had me reflecting on my own experience of courage and the gift of kindness, especially when it comes from the most unexpected place.

Cinderella (2016), Cate Blanchett, Sophie McShera, Holliday Grainger
Cinderella (2016), Cate Blanchett, Sophie McShera, Holliday Grainger

Watch it to see a rightful win, and of course, there is the fairytale romance, if you’re into that sort of thing.

Happy Film Loving,

G

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