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Comedy, Fantasy, No Spoiler Reviews

BEETLEJUICE (1988): The Things I Liked…

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Beetlejuice (1988), Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Warner Bros. Pictures
Beetlejuice (1988), Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Warner Bros. Pictures

The promising humour and fun special effects in the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) trailer are why I finally watched Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice (1988).

Seeing what Burton did with the special effects, set/costume design and cinematography, I can now say that I mostly get it.

I enjoyed Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis’s dynamic, particularly before the bridge incident. I could have just watched them go about their day for quite a while, such was their chemistry/charisma together. 

Beetlejuice is a clever film of its time, perfectly charming and fun for many. Ultimately, Beetlejuice is not for me, especially as someone rarely charmed by Halloween and all it offers.

That’s not to say that I won’t try to watch Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024. But, perhaps I need to re-think how I choose the thirty-plus-year-old movies I’ve been selecting to watch recently.

There is one other thing that stayed with me from the beginning. Essentially, I found it unsettling just how quickly and easily Barbara (Geena) and Adam (Baldwin) accepted their ‘big life change.’ Of course, this likely says more about me than it does about the movie and I’m fine with that.

At this point, most people have seen Beetlejuice, and, for all the fans who love it, I’m excited for you about September 6th, 2024.

Happy Film Loving, 

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Comedy, Fantasy, Horror

BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE (2024): New Trailer Starring Jenna Ortega, Michael Keaton, Justin Theroux, Winona Ryder, Willem Dafoe…

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Starring Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Jenna Ortega, Justin Theroux and Willem Dafoe, the latest trailer for Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice looks quite fun.

I wonder, what occurred to you as this trailer played?

For me, the order of thoughts that went through my head include… Astrid feels strongly like a Wednesday Addams adjacent character. The guy who says ‘Is your mom Lydia Deetz?’ actually looks like Miss Deetz. The special effects, the makeup, the look ‘n’ feel and the humour are why I’ll have to watch this one.

Lastly, isn’t the above image of Monica Bellucci just super?

Catherine O’Hara, Burn Gorman, Gianni Calchetti, James Fisher, Tim Kavanagh, Juliana Yazbeck, Filipe Cates, Travis Campbell, Leah Perkins and Christopher C. James also star.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Release Dates: September 6th, 2024 (US & UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

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Comedy, Fantasy, Horror

BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE (2024): New Trailer From Tim Burton, Starring Jenna Ortega, Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara, Willem Dafoe…

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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024), Willem Dafoe, Warner Bros. Pictures
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024), Willem Dafoe, Warner Bros. Pictures

Directed by Tim Burton; starring Jenna Ortega, Michael Keaton, Willem Dafoe, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O’Hara Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is a follow-up to 1988’s comedy/fantasy hit film, Beetlejuice.

The original film was about a rollicking ghost hired to help haunt a house.

Beetlejuice (1988) is one of those movie titles I’m aware of. But, before this post, if I’d been asked to explain what the film is about, all I’d have for you is: ‘Michael Keaton, a black and white striped outfit, crazy green hair and Tim Burton.’ I may even have uttered the words: ‘Sort of like Edward Scissorhands(?)’ which I’m quite certain would be very incorrect.

I know little about the original movie because I’ve probably never seen it. However, I’m interested because the original was clearly well received, plus, Ortega’s involvement is a highlight, as is the peculiarity of ‘the Juice‘ himself.

What’s your history with Beetlejuice? How familiar are you with the original movie and are you curious about this continuation?

Justin Theroux, Burn Gorman, Gianni Calchetti, James Fisher, Juliana Yazbeck, Filipe Cates, Travis Campbell, Leah Perkins, Christopher C. James and Tim Kavanagh also star.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Release Dates: September 6th, 2024 (US & UK)…

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Drama

DOPESICK (2021): New Trailer Starring Michael Keaton, Rosario Dawson, Kaitlyn Dever, Will Poulter, Peter Sarsgaard…

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Dopesick (2021), Will Poulter, Hulu
Dopesick (2021), Will Poulter, Hulu

, New 14-part Hulu series Dopesick is set at the epicentre of America’s struggle with opioid addiction.

Starring Michael Keaton, Kaitlyn Dever, Will Poulter, Rosario Dawson and Peter Skarsgaard; the story goes from the boardrooms of Purdue Pharma, to a distressed Virginia mining community and the hallways of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

The topic of Dopesick is undoubtedly more than timely. The cast is fantastic and I rather this well edited trailer; the kind with just the right type of music. Nevertheless, ultimately, in this case it’s really the inclusion of Poulter, Dawson, Sarsgaard and Keaton that will be the strongest drivers for wether I’ll end up watching

I’m sure 2020 has something to do with it, but, the movies and shows I’m drawn to more strongly these days aren’t necessarily the ones that focus primarily on the capacity of the human for actions/decisions that are devoid of empathy. Especially when it comes to stories based on very real events.

Even with the above said, my curiosity and the right mood could hit at anytime – and before you know it, I’m deep into this story dark, important story.

How curious are you about Dopesick?

John Hoogenakker, Michael Stuhlbarg, Jake McDorman, Arischa Conner, Will Chase and Phillipa Soo also star.

Dopesick Rel;ease Dates: October 13th, 2021, Hulu

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Action, Crime, Thriller

THE PROTÉGÉ (2021): New trailer Starring Maggie Q, Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Keaton…

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The Protégé (2021), Samuel L. Jackson, Maggie Q, Lionsgate Movies
The Protégé (2021), Samuel L. Jackson, Maggie Q, Lionsgate Movies

The Protégé is a new action/crime/thriller with a vengeance story at its heart. One where Maggie Q and Michael Keaton play two of the world’s premiere assassins, a pair who must form an uneasy alliance.

Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Patrick and Patrick Malahide are among the key cast.

As a big fan of well-executed movie badassery, I’ve watched what happens between 16 and 20 seconds into this trailer 6 times. And not once did I succeed at staying quiet as the action unfolded. Clearly, when an action sequence looks this impressive, audible displays of appreciation are involuntary.

I can’t wait to see Q do her action-woman thing while being directed by Martin Campbell, the man behind my favourite Bond movie, Casino Royale (2006).

Lili Rich, Ekaterina Baker, Madalina Anea, Ori Pfeffer, Jack Derges, Florin Piersic Jr., George Pistereanu, Gamba Cole and Velizar Binev also star.

The Protégé Release Dates: August 20th, 2021 (US)…

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