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Comedy, Drama

JAY KELLY (2025): New Trailer From Noah Baumbach, Starring George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Laura Dern,

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Jay Kelly (2025), George Clooney, Apple TV+
Jay Kelly (2025), George Clooney, Apple TV+

Jay Kelly, George Clooney, Adam Sandler and Laura Dern’s latest film is a comedy/drama about a famous movie star’s journey of self-discovery.

Directed and co-written by Noah Baumbach, Billy Crudup, Riley Keough, Emily Mortimer and Greta Gerwig are among the key cast.

Having heard that this movie was very well received at the 2025 Venice Film Festival, I hoped I’d be more enthused by this trailer than I am. I’ll certainly give it a chance because of my curiosity about the Clooney/Sandler dynamic.

How is it looking for you?

Stacy Keach, Louis Partridge, Patrick Wilson, Isla Fisher, Jamie Demetriou, Eve Hewson, Jim Broadbent and Thaddea Graham also star.

Jay Kelly Release Dates: November 14th, 2025 (US limited release); December 5th, 2025 (US & UK), Netflix…

Happy Film loving,

G

Comedy, Drama

IS THIS THING ON? (2025): New Trailer From Bradley Cooper, Will Arnett, Laura Dern…

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Is This Thing On? (2025), Will Arnett, Searchlight Pictures
Is This Thing On? (2025), Will Arnett, Searchlight Pictures

In new Bradley Cooper-directed comedy/drama, Is This Thing On?, Will Arnett is Alex, a man of middle age who’s facing divorce and seeking purpose in the NYC comedy scene.

Laura Dern, Bradley Cooper, Andra Day and Sean Hayes are among the key cast.

Hello, very good looking film.

I love that this trailer combines a handful of my favourite things, including:

  1. Funnyman Will Arnett.
  2. Will Arnett’s great voice.
  3. Will Arnett in a dramatic role (loved him in Flaked (2016-2017).
  4. Will Arnett doing what looks like a stellar job of playing a stand-up comic.

Outside of my arguably intense appreciation of Arnett, I’m also excited for a new Bradley Cooper film. More so because the main character is a professional comedian. After all, rarely does a day go by without a joke by one of my favourite comics replaying in my mind and helping to make my day.

Are you in?

Reggie Conquest, Ciarán Hinds, Swanmy Sampaio, Christine Ebersole, Amy Sedaris and Derek Gaines also star.

Is This Thing On? Release Dates: December 19th, 2025 (US):

Happy Film Loving,

G

Comedy, Drama

MARRIAGE STORY (2019): New Trailer From Noah Baumbach, Starring Scarlett Johansson, Laura Dern, Adam Driver, Ray Liotta…

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Marriage Story (2019), Adam Driver, Netflix
Marriage Story (2019), Adam Driver, Netflix

Read my spoiler-free movie review of Marriage Story (2019). 

Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Laura Dern and Ray Liotta are the stars of the latest Noah Baumbach-directed comedy/drama, Marriage Story.

It follows a stage director (Driver), his actor wife (Johansson) and their unfolding divorce that spans from New York City to Los Angeles.

What a beautiful editing job. I was smiling and then sad within seconds. Considering Driver’s characters many admirable attributes, I’m looking forward to finding out the detail of where it all went horribly wrong.

Already, I can’t wait for more of the comedy. I loved the ‘I cried four times’ ‘Me Too’ moment.

Merritt Wever, Julie Hagerty, Alan Alda, Mark O’Brien, Ayden Mayeri and Mary Hollis Inboden also star.

Marriage Story Release Dates…

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G

Biography, Drama

TRIAL BY FIRE (2018): New Trailer From Jack O’Connell, LAURA DERN, Emily Meade, Joshua Mikel…

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Trial By Fire (2019)/ Jack O’Connell, RoadsideFlix

Trial By Fire is the true and tragic story of Cameron Todd Willingham, a man executed in Texas for killing his three children after scientific evidence and expert testimony that could have proven his innocence were suppressed.

Directed by Edward Zwick, Trial By Fire stars Jack O’Connell, Laura Dern, Emily Meade and Joshua Mikel.

It’s going to be sad but it’s O’Connell and Dern’s performances that are the reason I’m drawn to this one. I also wonder if I’ll be surprised by how those guilty of suppressing vital evidence that could have saved Willingham, may even begin to defend their actions.

Jade Pettyjohn, Jeff Perry, Chris Coy, Jason Douglas, McKinley Belcher III, Carlos Gómez, Rhoda Griffis and Elle Graham also star.

Trial By Fire Release Dates: May 17th, 2019 (US)…

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G

Comedy

WILSON (2017): New Trailer Starring Woody Harrelson, Laura Dern, Judy Greer…

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Woody Harrelson, Judy Greer and Laura Dern are the stars of Wilson, a Craig Johnson-directed comedy about a middle-aged misanthrope who gets the surprise of his life after reuniting with his estranged wife.

Based on the graphic novel by Daniel Clowes, I want to see this because I rather enjoy Harrelson in comedy roles. His part in 2011’s Friends With Benefits is one of my favourites.

Cheryl Hines and Margo Martindale also star.

Wilson Release Dates: March 24th, 2017 (US)…

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