Tag Archives: Naomi Ackie

Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

CLAYFACE (2026): New Trailer Starring Tom Rhys Harries, Naomi Ackie, Max Minghella…

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Directed by James Watkins, Clayface is a new sci-fi/horror/thriller about an actor who becomes a revenge-filled being after his identity and humanity are stripped.

The actor in question, Matt Hagen, is played by Tom Rhys Harries. Additional key cast includes Max Minghella, Naomi Ackie and Eddie Marsan.

What cruelty is this?

As you likely already know, the chances of me watching this aren’t great, but the special effects and make-up, as horrifying as they are, are so damn creative, no? Also, the premise is strong, for what is an actor without their face after all? Not nothing of course, but it’s certainly very far from an ideal situation.

The very least I will do is check out the official non-teaser trailer.

Are you as intrigued by this as I am? Proabbly more so if you really like horror.

David Dencik, Francesca Corney, Ruby Sear, Wil Coban, Joshua James, Jake Curran, Derek Siow and Lorraine Tai also star.

Clayface Release Dates: September 11th, 2026 (UK); October 23rd, 2026 (US)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi

I LOVE BOOSTERS (2026): New Trailer Starring Keke Palmer, LaKeith Stanfield, Naomi Ackie, Demi Moore, Will poulter…

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I Love Boosters (2026), Demi Moore, Neon
I Love Boosters (2026), Demi Moore, Neon

From writer/director Boots Riley, the new comedy/adventure/sci-fi I Love Boosters follows a group of shoplifters targeting a cutthroat fashion maven. (Demi Moore).

Keke Palmer, LaKeith Stanfield, Will Poulter and Naomi Ackie are among the key cast.

I like this talented cast.

I love that this is somehow giving me a Zoolander (2001) vibe. Anyone else?

Hannah Alline, Eiza González, Poppy Liu, Taylour Paige, Don Cheadle, Kerris Dorsey, Rachel Walters, Kasmere Trice Stanfield, Briana Starks, Angelina David and Alan Z also star.

I Love Boosters Release Dates: May 22nd, 2026 (US)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

MICKEY 17 (2025): New Trailer Starring Robert Pattinson, Toni Collette, Naomi Ackie, Mark Ruffalo, Steven Yeun…

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Mickey 17 (2025), Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, Warner Bros. Pictures
Mickey 17 (2025), Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, Warner Bros. Pictures

It’s time for the next trailer instalment for fantasy/sci-fi/adventure/comedy, Mickey 17.

Starring Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, Toni Collette, Mark Ruffalo and Steven Yeun, Mickey 17 is written/directed by Bong Joon Ho, the man behind my favourite film of the last 10 years, Parasite (2019).

I may have mentioned it in my response to the Mickey 17 teaser trailer released months ago, but, I’m into this for all the obvious reasons, but certainly also to see all the shots that show us the wonderfully humorous appearance of Mark Ruffalo’s character.

I don’t think I even need to ask if you’ll watch this one. So, instead, I ask: When are you buying your ticket?

Toni Collette, Angus Imrie, Steve Park, Thomas Turgoose, Afolabi Alli, Patsy Ferran, Chelsea Li, Angus Imrie and Daniel Henshall also star.

Mickey 17 Release Dates: March 7th, 2025 (US & UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Mystery, No Spoiler Reviews, Thriller

BLINK TWICE (2024): The Things I Liked…

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Mystery/thriller Blink Twice is a decent writing/directorial debut for Zoë Kravitz.

Starring Naomi Ackie, Channing Tatum, Adria Arjona and Alia Shawkat, it all begins when cocktail waitress Frida (Ackie) and her friend Jess (Shawkat) get invited to tech billionaire Slater King’s private island. Unbeknownst to the two friends, their time on the island will not be quite the carefree experience they’d hoped it would be.

Blink Twice (2024), Naomi Ackie, Alia Shawkat, Amazon MGM Studios
Blink Twice (2024), Naomi Ackie, Alia Shawkat, Amazon MGM Studios

The visual style of Blink Twice is the first thing I liked right away. Then came the performances and the fact that the story builds to some thrilling and unexpected twists and turns. 

Yes, there was a moment or two when I wanted things to move slightly quicker, but soon after the halfway point, I was a very pleased audience member.

All the actors in Blink Twice performed well, including Tatum, whom we hadn’t seen in this type of dark role before. So, if you’re curious, watch it for these reasons, and how well that final third of the film is executed. 

Happy Film Loving,

G

Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

MICKEY 17 (2025): New Trailer From Robert Pattinson, Steven Yeun, Naomi Ackie, Mark Ruffalo…

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Mickey 17 (2025), Mark Ruffalo, Warner Bros. Pictures
Mickey 17 (2025), Mark Ruffalo, Warner Bros. Pictures

Today is a reason to be excited because the writer/director of the film (Parasite (2019) that is my answer to the question ‘What is your favourite movie of the last ten years.’ has a great-looking new film.

The director is of course, Bong Joon Ho, and the movie is Mickey 17. A fantasy/sci-fi/adventure/comedy about a man known as an ‘expendable’ who goes on a treacherous journey to colonize an ice planet.

Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun and Mark Ruffalo are among the key cast.

So many thoughts entered my head as I watched this trailer.

  1. Firstly, it’s delightfully unexpected, so, thank you, movie gods!
  2. I love how much humour comes through; I’m ready for all the layers.
  3. What an intriguing voice Pattinson has adopted here. I like it.
  4. It appears that Ruffalo is playing what is perhaps his most fun-to-watch but fully despicable character. Surely, no one with good intentions and a kind heart has a face that ‘rests’/contorts like that.
  5. Last but not least. how will I feel about death after I finish watching this movie? I wonder.

As a big fan of Parasite (2019), I can’t help but feel happy for all the actors who got to work with Bong Joon Ho in this movie. Especially, since you can just imagine how many would have loved the gig after watching Parasite.

In this moment, it somehow feels right to say, ‘Freedom for Mickey!‘ And, just like Straight Outta Compton (2015), Mickey 17 looks like a film that will highlight the point of why it’s always super important to read contracts in full.

Toni Collette, Angus Imrie, Steve Park, Thomas Turgoose, Afolabi Alli, Patsy Ferran, Chelsea Li, Angus Imrie and Daniel Henshall also star.

Mickey 17 Release Dates: March 7th, 2025 (US & UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

G