Tag Archives: Steven Soderbergh

Drama, Horror, Thriller

PRESENCE (2025): New Trailer From Steven Soderbergh, Starring Lucy Liu, Julia Fox, Chris Sullivan…

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Presence (2024), Lucy Liu, Neon
Presence (2024), Lucy Liu, Neon

Steven Soderbergh’s latest movie is Presence. A drama/horror/thriller starring Lucy Liu, Chris Sullivan, plus Julia Fox, and about a family convinced they’re not alone in their new suburban home.

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I’m curious about what has been described as ‘Soderbergh’s best combination of form and function‘. Nevertheless, I haven’t forgotten that my specific sensibilities mean I probably shouldn’t watch it. Particularly if I don’t want to start looking at inanimate objects suspiciously for no apparent reason,

Will you be acquainting yourself with the Presence upon release? Something tells me that you too are curious, yes?

Lucas Papaelias, Callina Liang, Eddy Maday, Natalie Woolams-Torres, Jared Wiseman, Daniel Danielson, Benny Elledge and West Mulholland also star.

Presence Release Dates: January 24th, 2025 (US & UK)…

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Comedy, Drama

MAGIC MIKE’S LAST DANCE (2022): New Trailer Starring Salma Hayek, Channing Tatum, Caitlin Gerard…

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It’s been nearly eight years since the second Magic Mike movie, Magic Mike XXL (2015) and 11 years since Magic Mike (2012). This time the original director Steven Soderbergh is back with Channing Tatum for Magic Mike’s Last Dance.

Also starring Salma Hayek and Caitlin Gerard; we catch up with Mike following a business deal that went bust. Mike heads to London with a wealthy socialite (Hayek) who lures him with an offer he can’t refuse.

I’m not quite sure how worthwhile I’ll feel this third instalment of the Magic Mike films is by the end. But I do love Salma Hayek, impressive dance moves, the London setting, and how fun this all looks. Plus, what a great way to promote Magic Mike Live, which has existed in London for some years now.

So, fans of Tatum, Hayek, Soderbergh, dance and London; are you intrigued?

Gavin Spokes, Christie-Leigh Emby, Nas Ganev, Ayub Khan-Din, Christie-Leigh Emby, Barbara Ryan and Daniel Llaca also star.

Magic Mike’s Last Dance Release Dates: February 10th, 2023 (US & UK)…

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Horror, Thriller

UNSANE (2018): New Trailer From Steven Soderbergh Starring Claire Foy, Juno Temple, Aimee Mullins…

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Unsane (2018), Claire Foy
Unsane (2018), Claire Foy

Imagine being committed to a mental institution against your will; a place where you’re confronted by your greatest fear. The question is, is it real or is it a product of your delusion?

Such is the plight of the young woman played by Claire Foy in director Steven Soderbergh’s latest horror/thriller, a film that also stars Juno Temple, Aimee Mullins, Jay Pharoah…

All the hype I’ve been hearing about Foy’s performance in hit Netflix series The Crown must clearly be very well deserved. Having not seen the show yet, I’m hoping that watching Soderbergh’s movie will make me want to see The Crown even more. Plus, portraying madness is no easy feat – and I imagine that Foy will do a great job.

Why haven’t I already seen The Crown, you may wonder? I’m from London, England, darling. ‘The Crown’ is my every day, don’t you know?

Unsane Release Dates: March 23rd, 2018 (US & UK)…

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Comedy

LOGAN LUCKY (2017): New Trailer For Steven Soderbergh Movie Starring Channing Tatum, Daniel Craig, Adam Driver…

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Logan Lucky (2017), Channing Tatum
Logan Lucky (2017), Channing Tatum

Director Steven Soderbergh’s new movie is a comedy starring Channing Tatum, Daniel Craig, Adam Driver and Hilary Swank –  to name just a few. The story centres around two brothers and their attempt to pull off a heist during a NASCAR race in North Carolina.

Such a pleasant surprise to see Craig’s face in this trailer. I imagine that the impressive cast list for this film was probably ready to do everything in their power to secure a chance to work with Soderbergh. You know, just in case he decides to retire from films one more time, right after this one.

Katie Holmes, Riley Keough, Katherine Waterston, Sebastian Stan, Katie Holmes, David Denman, and Jack Quaid make up some of the aforementioned impressive stars.

Logan Lucky Release Dates: August 18th, 2017 (US); August 25th, 2017 (UK)…

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Comedy, Drama, No Spoiler Reviews

MAGIC MIKE (2012): First For The Spectacle, Then The Story

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Magic Mike (2012) Matt Bomer, Channing Tatum, Adam Rodriguez, Joe Manganiello
Magic Mike (2012) Matt Bomer, Channing Tatum, Adam Rodriguez, Joe Manganiello

A film about male strippers with Channing Tatum in the leading role isn’t something that’s particularly easy to ignore; even when you suspect that it may not be amazing.

The first time I watched the Steven Soderbergh directed story about a male stripper with a plan, I have to admit, I was probably too distracted by the dance moves and baby oil.

It was during the second viewing a few years later that I found myself appreciating Soderbergh’s vision a little more. Not to say that the film is now in my list of favourites, because it did feel a tad long. However, this time around, the lead character’s story and internal struggle is the thing I paid attention to and I’m glad I did.

Magic Mike (2012), Matthew McConaughey, Gabriel Iglesias
Magic Mike (2012), Matthew McConaughey, Gabriel Iglesias

Matthew McConaughey is very entertaining as Dallas; the seasoned male stripper in charge. Joe Manganiello, Alex Pettyfer, Matt Bomer, Adam Rodriguez, Cody Horn and Olivia Munn also star.

I can’t say that I’ve heard great things about the sequel, Magic Mike XXL (2015). But what you hear all depends on who’s asked and what motivated them to watch. I suspect I won’t have a terrible time. 

Happy Film Loving, 

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