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20-
Descendants: The Rise of Red (7/12)
Director:
Jennifer Phang
Writers:
Dan Frey, Ru Sommer, Lewis Carroll
Actors:
Brandy Norwood, China Anne McClain, Rita Ora, Joshua Colley, Jeremy
Swift, Kylie Cantrall, Ruby Rose Turner, Leonardo Nam, Malia Baker,
Melanie Paxson, Grace Narducci, Paolo Montalban, Sam Morelos, Alex
Boniello, Anthony Pyatt, Dara Reneé, Mars, Julee Cerda, Peder
Lindell, Shazia Pascal, Morgan Dudley, Tristan Padil, Kabir Bery,
Levin Valayil, Aiza Azaar
Genre:
Fantasy, Musical, Adventure, Family
Rated:
TV-G
Length:
1h 31min
IMDb
Blurb: Follows Red, daughter of the Queen of Hearts, and
Chloe, daughter of Cinderella, as they team up to save Auradon by
traveling in back in time using the White Rabbit's pocket watch, to
stop an event that would cause grave consequences.
I love the Descendants movies.
They're a lot of fun, they have catchy songs, and it's interesting to
peek into the imagined world where fairytale characters – both
heroes and villains – coexist together (even if sometimes
contentiously).
Be that as it may, when I heard there
was going to be another one I was a bit perplexed. The series of
movies had come to what felt like a logical conclusion with the
animated wedding special. The story that had carried forward from all
of the movies to that point was tied up in a nice little bow. Coupled
with the tragic 2019 loss of Cameron Boyce (Grown Ups 2, Runt,
Paradise City), who had played one of the core group of
characters, I didn't see how they could respectfully move forward
with the same character focus.
Descendants: The Rise of Red
resolves that issue. This new story is set within the same
fairytale world, and the school we have all come to know; however, it
shifts gears to tell the story of new students and shenanigans. The
only 2 characters that carry over from the earlier franchise films
are Melanie Paxson's (Saving Mr. Banks, Trollhunters: Tales of
Arcadia, Descendants: The Royal Wedding) Fairy Godmother and
China Anne McClain's (Hubie
Halloween, Black Lightning, House of Payne) Uma.
Brandy Norwood (The Game, Queens,
Best. Christmas. Ever!) and Paolo Montalban (The Great Raid,
The Girl Who Left Home, Asian Persuasion) portray the royal adult
couple at the heart of this new story, though they aren't strangers
to these roles. Brandy and Montalban had previously played Cinderella
and Prince Charming in Disney's 1997 Cinderella live-action film.
While I have hope that we will still
see an entertaining adventure full of new characters and challenges,
I am unsure how closely this new film will follow in the footsteps of
the prior installations, given that Kenny Ortega (Hocus Pocus,
High School Musical, This is It) is no longer the director.
Even so, I'll hold out hope and still
give Descendants: The Rise of Red the benefit of the doubt. I
know my daughter wants to watch this movie, and we generally view
them together. That might be one of the best things about these
flights of fantasy – the quality time I get to spend with her.
Descendants:
The Rise of Red is releasing
straight to Disney+ on July 12th,
2024.
19 - The Convert (7/12)
Director:
Lee Tamahori
Writers:
Michael Bennett, Shane Danielsen, Lee Tamahor
Actors:
Guy Pearce, Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne, Antonio Te Maioha, Jacqueline
McKenzie, Te Kohe Tuhaka, Lawrence Makoare, Dean O'Gorman, Jared
Turner, Kelly Vivian, Jack Barry, Marris Collins, Duane Evans Jr.,
Andrew G Hill, Renee Lyons, Leonard Mathews, Madeleine McCarthy,
Tania Nolan, Peata Panoho, Ariki Salvation-Turner, Mark Sole, Whiu
Tomika, Will Wallace
Genre:
Drama, Action
Rated:
Unrated
Length:
1h 59min
IMDb
Blurb: A lay
preacher arrives at a British settlement in 1830s. His violent past
is soon drawn into question and his faith put to the test, as he
finds himself caught in the middle of a bloody war between Maori
tribes.
Guy Pearce (Iron Man 3, Alien:
Covenant, Bloodshot) pops up in the most unexpected places,
sometimes. It really only accentuates his range and bankability as an
actor that he spans the spectrum between obscure indie movies,
blockbusters, and the small screen. I digress...
Pearce, honestly, is what first caught
my attention with The Convert. The second element was the
setting as a period piece in what likely is New Zealand. I'm
fascinated with the Maori culture and this movie is steeped in it.
Another element that attracted me to
this film is the story. When I watched the trailer, I got a tickle of
a feeling of nostalgia. This tale of historical fiction feels like a
spin on some amalgamation of the plots from Dances with Wolves
(1990) and Disney's Pocahontas (1995). It's unclear if there's
any love story involved, but it's quite obvious that British
settlements and a war between indigenous tribes very much so is.
Further, there is some sort of factor where a British settler tries
to intervene in a tribal matter as the instigating factor for the
escalating events.
I'm interested to see how it all plays
out, and how the movie's title applies to the situation or the people
involved.
The
Convert will be receiving a limited theatrical release and will
become available for digital On-Demand rental both on July 12th,
2024.
18
- The Fabulous Four (7/26)
Director:
Jocelyn Moorhouse
Writers:
Ann Marie Allison, Jenna Milly
Actors:
Susan Sarandon, Megan Mullally, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Bette Midler, Bruce
Greenwood, Timothy V. Murphy, Brandee Evans, Art Newkirk, Sophie von
Haselberg, Abigail Dolan, Deja Dee, Nicholas Velez, Renika Williams,
Kadan Well Bennett, David Goren, James Dormuth, Kaden Taylor,
Avangeline Friedlander
Genre:
Comedy, Drama
Rated:
R
Length:
1h 39min
Metacritic
Blurb: A group of life-long friends (Susan Sarandon, Megan
Mullally, and Sheryl Lee Ralph) travel to Key West, Florida, to be
bridesmaids in the surprise wedding of their best college girlfriend
Marilyn (Bette Midler). Over the course of one outrageous trip,
sisterhoods are rekindled, the past resurfaces, and there are enough
sparks, raunch, and romance to change all their lives in unexpected
ways.
The Fabulous Four immediately
caught my attention because of its cast. I adore Bette Midler (Cats
& Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore, The Addams Family, Hocus
Pocus 2) and Susan Sarandon (Ray Donovan, Jolt, Blue Beetle).
Sheryl Lee Ralph (The Comeback Trail, Motherland: Fort Salem,
Abbott Elementary) and Megan Mullally (Will & Grace, Percy
Jackson and the Olympians, The Great North) are also familiar to
me and the chemistry in the trailer between the four of them was
ridiculous – in a good way.
I enjoyed the vibe the trailer was
giving me, and I also have a soft spot for 'girl-squad shenanigans'
movies. That's really all I needed to give this dramedy a shot.
The
Fabulous Four is getting a limited theatrical release beginning
July 26th, 2024. I've found a tenative blu-ray release
date of September 10th, but on-demand and streaming
information did not seem to be available at the time of this article.
17
- Murder Company (7/5)
Director:
Shane Dax Taylor
Writer:
Jesse Mittelstadt
Actors:
Kelsey Grammer, William Moseley, Joe Anderson, Pooch Hall, Gilles
Marini, Jilon VanOver, James Wiles, Roman Schomburg, Nathan Cooper
Genre:
War, History, Action
Rated:
Unrated
Length:
1h 26min
IMDb
Blurb: In the midst of the D-Day invasion, a group of US
soldiers are given orders to smuggle a member of the French
resistance behind enemy lines to assassinate a high-value Nazi
target.
While I don't usually gravitate to war
movies, Murder Company feels like it would be one of the
exceptions. This story, based on actual events, isn't about the
horrors of the battlefield at-large. It, much like The Ministry of
Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024), is about a small special ops team
in WWII setting out to take out a major Nazi target covertly.
Of course, the Ministry movie was on a
much grander scale and flashier with a major A-list cast and
director. I'm not trying to compare that aspect. That's apples and
oranges, really. Murder Company's director isn't quite at the
same point in his career, and this cast isn't stacked with
blockbuster names – but that doesn't change the fact that the
story, itself has heart and a grounding in reality.
I definitely recognize Kelsey Grammer
(Jesus Revolution, The Marvels, Frasier) and William Moseley
(Raven's Hollow, Medieval, On the Line) among the cast. This
gives me some reassurance for the talent caliber in general, as a
result.
I feel it is important for us to tell
these little-known but very impactful stories about the events
“behind the scenes” that helped make great leaps in progress
against the Nazi regime. For that reason, if no other, I am all in on
seeing where this band of military heroes takes me.
Murder
Company is receiving a limited theatrical release beginning July
5th, 2024 and will become available for digital on-demand
rental the same day.
16
- Widow Clicquot (7/19)
Director:
Thomas Napper
Writers:
Erin Dignam, Christopher Monger
Actors:
Kelsey Grammer, William Moseley, Joe Anderson, Pooch Hall, Gilles
Marini, Jilon VanOver, James Wiles, Roman Schomburg, Nathan Cooper
Genre:
War, History, Action
Rated:
Unrated
Length:
1h 29min
IMDb
Blurb: The story behind the Veuve Clicquot champagne family
and business that began in the late 18th century.
I am intrigued by this period piece.
Aside from the well chosen cast including Haley Bennett (The Red
Sea Diving Resort, Cyrano, Till), Tom Sturridge (Mary Shelley,
Velvet Buzzsaw, The Sandman), and Ben Miles (Andor,
Tetris, Napoleon), the fact this film is based on a true
story is a big draw for me.
That's
not always my “thing,” but with this particular story, it feels
relevant. The young widow has to fight to run the business that
should be hers by right – only because she's a woman. I think
narratives like this are important to remind everyone that it wasn't
so long ago that women were treated legally lesser than men... and it
is important that we don't go backwards in that direction.
Widow
Clicquot is receiving a limited
theatrical release on July 19th,
2024. Unfortunately, details regarding digital on-demand rental or
streaming were not available at the time of this article.
15
- The Duel (7/31)
Directors:
Justin Matthews, Luke Spencer Roberts
Writers:
Justin Matthews, Luke Spencer Roberts
Actors:
Dylan Sprouse, Callan McAuliffe, Patrick Warburton, Denny Love, Hart
Denton, MarÃa Gabriela de FarÃa, Rachel Matthews, Christian
McGaffney, Ronald Guttman, Bashi, Bobby Easley, Mara Miller
Genre:
Comedy, Drama
Rated:
R
Length:
1h 35min
Rotten
Tomatoes Blurb: Upon discovering that his best friend, Colin
(Dylan Sprouse), has been having an affair with his girlfriend, Woody
(Callan Mcauliffe) decides that no modern form of revenge could
possibly satisfy him. Instead, Woody challenges his closest companion
to a classic contest of honor -- a gentleman's duel to the death.
When two of their friends join the act, the once inseparable group of
men inch closer to the day of destiny and test the bonds of their
relationship until the moment of no return.
I've had a bit of a debate with myself
about the placement of The Duel on this list.
I originally wanted to list it much
higher, however, the method of distribution for this film was so
irksome to me that I had to bump it down a few pegs – at no fault
of the film, itself. This was strictly an accessibility factor. We'll
cover that in a bit.
As for The Duel, I was intrigued
when I watched the trailer. The set pieces here once the cast reaches
this enigmatic estate look spectacular. I also am all for the story
of a modern-day desire to use the very antiquated method of dueling
to exact revenge or redeem personal honor. I felt like I was being
whisked away to the lair of some secret society, as in The Skulls
(2000).
I will admit that I'd probably watch
out of curiosity, even if not for the aforementioned factors –
simply because it's Dylan Sprouse (Dismissed, My Fake Boyfriend,
Beautiful Disaster). My daughter's favorite channel while growing
up (and, frankly, today too) is Disney. I probably have watched every
episode of every show that the identical twin Sprouse brothers were
involved with for the Moue House. Dylan's brother has had wider
cinematic reach in recent years, so I'm all about seeing this half of
the dynamic acting duo spreading his adult wings on the big screen.
Callan McAuliffe (The Great Gatsby,
The Walking Dead, Bomber: Terror of WWII) is no stranger, either,
as I am a big fan of The Walking Dead (2010-2022) universe.
If I'm talking cast, Patrick Warburton
(Kronk's New Groove, Rules of Engagement, Family Guy) simply
can't be ignored. I'd watch almost anything he's involved with just
to hear his iconic voice and giggle along. His projects generally
have some level of comedy involved, whether it's subtle and dry
humor, sarcasm, irony, or just flat out absurdness.
So let's address the elephant in the
room; albeit I put it there.
The Duel is receiving a very
limited theatrical release. In fact, it is a one-night-only event
through Iconic Events. Considering Lionsgate and Grindstone have the
distribution rights for the movie, one would think it would have a
more far-reaching release. Unfortunately, whether or not a wider
theatrical run will be in the cards is currently unknown. I'm sure
that a digital on-demand release will come along at some point this
summer, though, there's simply no announced dates as of yet. Given
the fact that you could blink and miss The Duel in the
theaters and there's no other information available about how to
watch this production otherwise, I had to lower its position on the
list.
If
you want to watch The Duel now rather than however long it
takes to become widely available, grab your tickets ASAP for the one
day only, Wednesday, July 31, 2024.
14
- Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps (7/28)
Director:
Michael Hines
Writer:
Greg Steinbruner
Actors:
Sean Astin, Christopher Lloyd, Tami Stronach, Greg Steinbruner, Eddie
Izzard, Jennifer Saunders, Daniel Portman, Martha West, Shohreh
Aghdashloo, Michael Emerson, Stuart Bowman, Pauline McLynn, Bill
Bailey, Greg Hemphill, Moyo Akandé, Bhav Joshi, Gareth Morrison,
Reginald D. Hunter, Chris Forbes, Tyler Collins, Giovanni Pernice,
Johnny Vincent, Katharine Edwards
Genre:
Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Family
Rated:
PG
Length:
1h 34min
Metacritic
Blurb: When a lonely goatherd discovers that he has been
cursed at birth to never take a wife, he makes a bargain with a
reclusive witch to reverse the spell, only to find that if he can't
complete her three impossible tasks, he will never find true love.
I need someone to pinch me.
Man and Witch: The Dance of a
Thousand Steps feels like some sort of alternate-universe
convergence of some of my favorite movies of all time – at least
from a cast standpoint. We're talking The Neverending Story
(1984), Back to the Future (1985), and The Goonies
(1985). I've been thrown back to the era of the pinnacle of 80s
movies. This is my happy place (or one of them).
I'm not even kidding. Man and Witch
is a passion-project spearheaded by the married duo of Tami Stronach
(The Neverending Story, Fredy a Zlatovláska, Ultra Low) and
Greg Steinbruner (Dare Double, Wake Me When I Leave, The
Republic). Yes, the same Tami Stronach that portrayed the iconic
Childlike Empress from a movie in my top 5 favorite ever. This is her
return to the big screen after stepping back for many years. This
film is also Steinbruner's screenwriting debut, as well as his
big-screen debut, and they've produced Man and Witch with
their own production company. Their daughter even appears in the
movie, as well, as noted by a Deadline article.
Aside from those tidbits of information
that make me go squee; among the cast Christopher Lloyd (Spirit
Halloween, The Mandalorian, Knuckles) and Sean Astin (Stranger
Things, Vindicta, The Shift) add to this dream team. I'd watch
them in anything. They're amazing actors and always give me warm
fuzzies, regardless of the nature of their roles.
Further, we have Michael Emerson (Lost,
Saw, My Adventures with Superman) who makes my skin crawl (in a
good way) with his role in Evil (2019-2024) and the
unmistakable presence and voice of Shohreh Aghdashloo (The
Expanse, Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight, Damsel). I adore the
off-beat comedy of Eddie Izzard (Abominable, Green Eggs and Ham,
Rock Dog 3: Battle the Beat), and adding to the British comedy
element of this cast is Jennifer Saunders (Minions, Sing 2, Death
on the Nile), who played half of the primary duo in the hilarious
Absolutely Fabulous (1992-2012). Then there's Daniel Portman
(Robert the Bruce, Vigil, Black Mirror) of Game of Thrones
(2011-2019) note. I could go on.. but I'll spare you.
The story looks adorable and is very
much an homage to the fantasy films of the 1980s, as IMDb's blurb for
the movie suggests. I can already tell from the trailer where this is
going, and I'm all about it as well as want to watch the story of how
it gets there. I am also hyped about how Man and Witch
subverts the typical Hollywood casting conventions for lead roles.
I really can't wait to see how Man
and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps turns out, and I'm
really rooting for its success.
Fathom
Events is on the distribution team for Man and Witch and is
offering a wide theatrical release beginning July 28th,
2024.
13
- MaXXXine (7/5)
Director:
Ti West
Writer:
Ti West
Actors:
Mia Goth, Elizabeth Debicki, Moses Sumney, Michelle Monaghan, Bobby
Cannavale, Halsey, Lily Collins, Kevin Bacon, Sophie Thatcher,
Giancarlo Esposito, Uli Latukefu, Chloe Farnworth, Deborah Geffner,
Marcus LaVoi, Cecilia Kim, Charley Rowan McCain, Simon Prast, Susan
Pingleton
Genre:
Crime, Horror, Thriller
Rated:
R
Length:
1h 44min
IMDb
Blurb: In 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress
Maxine Minx finally gets her big break. But as a mysterious killer
stalks the starlets of Hollywood, a trail of blood threatens to
reveal her sinister past.
MaXXXine is the third and,
allegedly, final movie in the trilogy that began with X (2022)
and Pearl (2022), which were shot back-to-back. This new
installment in the narrative seems to happen a bit in the future from
the prior events, so it works out that it wasn't part of the prior
marathon shooting schedule.
Mia Goth (Marrowbone, Suspiria,
Infinity Pool) returns as Maxine for another captivating performance.
I am also excited about some of her other castmates, such as
Giancarlo Esposito (The Mandalorian, Abigail, The Boys),
Halsey (If I can't Have Love I want Power, Sing 2, Americans),
Michelle Monaghan (Mission Impossible - Fallout, Black Site,
Echoes), and up-and-comer Sophie Thatcher (The Book of Boba
Fett, Yellowjackets, The Boogeyman).
Of course, there's also Kevin Bacon
(Patriots Day, Space Oddity, The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday
Special). When you have Kevin Bacon, you should always Kevin
Bacon. Gotta keep up on my 6-Degrees knowledge, right? But seriously,
I love watching him in new projects so I can discover new facets of
his range.
Ti West (In a Valley of Violence, X,
Them) has returned as writer/director for MaXXXine to
round out his trilogy of terror. He's been involved with projects
we've covered (and mentioned a lot) in the past, such as segments
within V/H/S (2012) and The ABCs of Death (2012). I do
have to say I've enjoyed his more recent work far more and he has
definitely matured in his craft since those projects. It's also
really cool that he went “old school” with the filming
techniques, equipment, and effects for MaXXXine so it feels
like it was a movie really shot in the 1980s so it authentically
encapsulates that era.
I have watched X and Pearl,
and am looking forward to seeing how this plays out – as well as
how it ties in to the lore of the real-world serial killer The Night
Stalker (aka Richard Ramirez). If you are wanting to catch up on the
prior 2 movies before moving to this third, you can currently find X
and Pearl on Hoopla and Prime Video with subscriptions, and
otherwise available on-demand.
MaXXXine
is receiving a wide theatrical release beginning July 5th,
2024. The dates for digital on-demand rental or streaming release are
unavailable at the time of this article.
12
- Kill (7/4)
Director:
Nikhil Nagesh Bhat
Writers:
Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, Ayesha Syed
Actors:
Laksh Lalwani, Raghav Juyal, Tanya Maniktala, Abhishek Chauhan,
Ashish Vidyarthi, Adrija Sinha, Harsh Chhaya, Parth Tiwari, Kashyap
Kapoor, Devaang Bagga, Rupesh Kumar Charanpahari, Sahil Gangurde,
Priyam Gupta, Vivek Kashyap, Sameer Kumar, Calib Logan, Moses Marton,
Reyazz, Shakti Singh, Akshay Vichare
Genre:
Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Rated:
R
Length:
1h 55min
Metacritic
Blurb: When army commando Amrit (Lakshya) finds out his true
love Tulika (Tanya Maniktala) is engaged against her will, he boards
a New Delhi-bound train in a daring quest to derail the arranged
marriage. But when a gang of knife-wielding thieves led by the
ruthless Fani (Raghav Juyal) begin to terrorize innocent passengers
on his train, Amrit takes them on himself in a death-defying
kill-spree to save those around him.
It might be unusual for me to place a
non-English speaking film so high on my Top 20. Generally, people are
hit and miss on watching “foreign films” because of the
subtitles. I don't think that will be an issue with Kill –
at least not for me.
The intensity of the action and the
close-quarters claustrophobic action sequences are going to be plenty
of eye-candy for those of us adrenaline junkies that love action
movies. I won't realize that I'm reading the screen for what dialogue
there is. It was the same way with Train to Busan (2016). I got so
wrapped up in what was happening that I was reading the subtitles
without even thinking about it.
Kill doesn't have zombies,
though. Instead, this movie is dealing with bandits. I was fascinated
(and equally chagrined) to learn that this is something that happens
in real-world India and robberies of this nature are part of the
inspiration for this film, according to a Deadline article. I expect
that Kill will resemble some sort of bloody amalgamation of
John Wick (2014) and Bullet Train (2022).
Speaking of John Wick, a
Hollywood Reporter article announced that John Wick director,
Chad Stahelski's (John Wick, Day Shift, The Continental)
production company is set to remake this movie in English for
Lionsgate, and is still retaining the original writer/director from
the Bolllywood original. That should be interesting... perhaps. We'll
see. I digress...
Back to the current film. I definitely
want to see this Bollywood version of Kill to understand the
original vision for the story. In addition to action, gore, and
thrills, Kill sports heart-felt romantic drama of star-crossed
lovers fighting against the arranged marriage traditions of their
homeland. Kill has already received rave reviews from its
world premiere at Midnight Madness at the Toronto International FilmFestival, where it was runner-up for the People's Choice Award.
Kill is receiving a limited theatrical
release through Lionsgate. It is unclear at this time when it will
become available for on-demand or streaming.
11
- Oddity (7/19)
Director:
Damian McCarthy
Writer:
Damian McCarthy
Actors:
Gwilym Lee, Carolyn Bracken, Tadhg Murphy, Caroline Menton, Steve
Wall, Johnny French, Joe Rooney
Genre:
Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Rated:
R
Length:
1h 38min
Rotten
Tomatoes Blurb: When Dani is brutally murdered at the remote
country house that she and her husband Ted are renovating, everyone
suspects a patient from the local mental health institution, where
Ted is a doctor. However, soon after the tragic killing, the suspect
is found dead. A year later, Dani's blind twin sister Darcy, a
self-proclaimed psychic and collector of cursed items, pays an
unexpected visit to Ted and his new girlfriend, Yana. Convinced that
there was more to her sister's murder than people know, Darcy has
brought with her the most dangerous items from her cursed collection
to help her exact revenge.
I am over-the-moon excited that Oddity
is coming to Shudder this month.
Why? Well there are two reasons, but
the first starts with the fact that it's an Irish film! Whether or
not it deals with traditional folklore or is a brand new spooky
story, I don't mind. I'm here for it. The second reason, of course,
is that it is what looks like a really interesting ghost story that
explores the connection between twins. I've always been a bit
hyper-focused on the twin connection. As I was born an only child,
I've had a life-long wonder about what it would feel like to
experience a bond such as that. My first D&D characters I ever
made were a pair of identical twins. You get the point.
I have a burning need to understand
what the story does with the wild-looking wooden mannequin seen
throughout the trailer. Is it a conduit to channel the sister's
spirit? Is it meant to trap her killer? The only thing I'm fairly
sure of is that this isn't one of those movies where the inanimate
object comes alive. … I hope.
Writer/director Damian Mc Carthy (Never
Open It, Jeremy Dyson's Haunted Recordings, Caveat) is a fresh
face in the industry. We've previously reviewed his movie, Caveat
(2020), and I swear I saw a flash of the odd, old, and raggedy
cymbal-wielding bunny toy that is tied to that movie while watching
the trailer for Oddity. I am not sure if the movies are
connected, or if the director is telling us it's in the same world. I
am looking forward to finding out.
Oddity
becomes available to stream on Shudder / AMC+ beginning July 19th,
2024.
10
- The Abandon (7/12)
Director:
Jason Satterlund
Writer:
Dwain Worrell
Actors:
Jonathan Rosenthal, Tamara Perry, Regis Terencio, Dan Kyle
Genre:
Sci-Fi, Horror, Thriller
Rated:
R
Length:
1h 37min
Rotten
Tomatoes Blurb: Injured U.S. soldier Miles Willis awakens
after witnessing a blinding white light on a battlefield in Iraq to
discover he is trapped in a mysterious cube armed only with his
combat gear. His dire situation escalates as the cube begins to
change with violent shifts in gravity and the appearance of cryptic
writing on the walls. As Miles begins to question his sanity, he
finds a lifeline -- a voice on the other end of his satellite phone
who claims to be a prisoner in a similar space. As the walls close
in, these two strangers must put their heads together if they are to
outwit their captors and unlock this deadly puzzle.
My curiosity is piqued regarding The
Abandon.
I have so many questions. Did the
wounded soldier get kidnapped by aliens? Is it an inter-dimensional
thing? Did he get zapped to the future or something? Regardless of
what the answers end up being, I think the ride to get to this
story's conclusion will be an interesting one reminiscent of the Cube
(1997) franchise. It would be interesting if this ended up being a
part of that lore, or at least adjacent to it.
The
Abandon is getting a limited theatrical release beginning July
12th, 2024 and will become available for digital and
on-demand on July 30th.
9
- The Inheritance (7/12)
Director:
Alejandro Brugués
Writers:
Chris LaMont, Joe Russo
Actors:
Peyton List, Rachel Nichols, Austin Stowell, Bob Gunton, David
Walton, Briana Middleton, Reese Alexander, Chris Wood, Brody Romhanyi
Genre:
Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Rated:
Unrated
Length:
1h 24min
IMDb
Blurb: A billionaire on the eve of his 75th birthday, invites
his estranged children back home out of fear that tonight someone or
something is going to kill him. He puts each of their inheritances on
the line, to make sure they'll help.
Director Alejandro Brugués (Nightmare
Cinema, 50 States of Fright, Satanic Hispanics) has come a
long way from his short film segment in ABCs of Death 2: E is for
Equlibrium (2014). We tend to have a love/hate relationship with
the ABC anthologies. Brugués entry was quirky, and darkly humorous.
I've enjoyed his projects since that time, as well. That gives me
some faith that The Inheritance will be an entertaining
experience, even if it does look a bit predictable. I think it will
be fun.
This story reminds me a little of the
horror anthology series Slasher (2016-2023) and its 2021 Flesh
& Blood season. In that production, however, the family were
dysfunctional and all the worst aspects of people. In the narrative
of The Inheritance, it appears that the estranged family
members that return by the patriarch's request are the innocent
collateral damage to be paid for the “sins of the father.”
Bob Gunton (The Lincoln Lawyer,
Argo, Royal Pains) is a great choice as the nefarious head of
family, here. He portrays characters of this nature quite well and is
one of those character actors that you love to hate on screen. I am
also jazzed that Peyton List (Cobra Kai, A Little White Lie,
School Spirits) is among the cast here, too.
The
Inheritance is receiving a limited theatrical release beginning
July 12th, 2024 and will also become available on digital
and on-demand rental the same day.
8
- Space Cadet (7/4)
Director:
Liz W. Garcia
Writer:
Liz W. Garcia
Actors:
Emma Roberts, Tom Hopper, Poppy Liu, Gabrielle Union, Kuhoo Verma,
Desi Lydic, Sebastián Yatra, Sam Robards, Dave Foley, Yasha Jackson,
Andrew Call, Josephine Huang, Troy Iwata, Caroline Concannon, John
Ahlin, Tomas Matos, Fergie L. Philippe, Alli Brown, Glo Tavarez,
Allegra Heart, Natasha Warner, Max Jenkins, Shirley Roeca, Joshua
Harto
Genre:
Comedy
Rated:
PG-13
Length:
1h 50min
IMDb
Blurb: Rex, a Florida party girl, turns out to be the only
hope for the NASA space program after a fluke puts her in training
with other candidates who may have better resumés, but don't have
her smarts, heart, and moxie.
“Fake it until you make it”
comedies are generally a lot of fun. With this cast, including
Gabrielle Union (Almost Christmas, Breaking In, L.A.'s Finest),
Dave Foley (The Kids in the Hall, Dr. Ken, Fargo), Tom Hopper
(Black Sails, Terminator: Dark
Fate, The Umbrella Academy) and Emma Roberts (Nerve,
UglyDolls, American Horror Story), there is definitely no
shortage of talent here to pull this one off. This is also the
big-screen live-action debut for Poppy Liu (History of the World:
Part II, The Tiger's Apprentice, Hacks), and I'm loving her best
friend energy in the trailer.
I think that there will be just enough
blend of serious and seriously ludicrous to tread the razor's edge of
suspending disbelief here. Obviously in the real-world, a fake resume
is not going to pass scrutiny or military background check clearance
for anyone to sneak into NASA in any capacty – but it's fun to
think of a comedic scenario where a series of mistakes might let that
happen in a benign way.
I
am a big fan of Roberts and this cast and am super excited that
Space Cadet is releasing as an Amazon Prime Original on July 4th,
2024!
7
- My Spy: The Eternal City (7/18)
Director:
Peter Segal
Writers:
Erich Hoeber, Jon Hoeber, Peter Segal
Actors:
Dave Bautista, Chloe Coleman, Kristen Schaal, Ken Jeong, Anna Faris,
Flula Borg, Taeho K, Billy Barratt, Craig Robinson, Tamer Burjaq,
Paul du Toit, Kyra Janse van Rensburg, Peter Butler, Arin Gonçalves,
Nicola Correia-Damude, Noah Dalton Danby, Devere Rogers, Richard
Wright-Firth, Dylan Viljoen, Lara Babalola, Michal Kostrzewski, Mo
Mjamba, Gabe Gabriel, Bilbo, Baldassare Galuppi
Genre:
Action, Comedy
Rated:
PG-13
Length:
1h 51min
Metacritic
Blurb: Veteran CIA operative JJ (Dave Bautista) and his
14-year-old stepdaughter and protégé Sophie (Chloe Coleman) reunite
to save the world when a high school choir tour of Italy is
interrupted by a nefarious nuclear plot targeting the Vatican.
The first My Spy (2020) was fun
and adorable. I loved the blend of action and comedy and the
chemistry between Dave Bautista (Dune, Army of Thieves, Knock at
the Cabin) and Chloe Coleman (Gunpowder Milkshake, Avatar: The
Way of Water, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves). Their
banter and the way their characters' energy feeds off one another as
adult spy and intelligent, yet rebellious kid/teen is everything.
I'm already sold that Peter Segal (50
First Dates, The Longest Yard, Second Act) is bringing us back
for a 2nd story of this odd-couple father-daughter or
mentor-protege pairing.
When you add the additional cast into
the mix, you're already preaching to the choir for me; but it's worth
noting Anna Faris (Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, The Emoji
Movie, Mom), Flula Borg (Pitch Perfect 2, Ralph Breaks the
Internet, The Rookie), Kristen Schaal (Toy Story 3, What We Do
in the Shadows, Bob's Burgers), Nicola Correia-Damude
(Shadowhunters, Resident Alien, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal
Intent), and Craig Robinson (Hot Tub Time Machine, Tragedy
Girls, The Bad Guys). Oh, and to put a cherry on that, we've
also got Ken Jeong (Dr. Ken, My Little Pony: A New Generation,
Fool's Paradise), one of the funniest men on earth (even if often
leaning into cringe-comedy), playing a CIA director or team lead and
front-and-center in this narrative.
Secondarily, I am also geeking out that
the premise of this film begins as a choir trip to Italy. That gives
me warm nostalgia fuzzies for the choir trips of my youth.
My
Spy: The Eternal City is dropping on Amazon Prime Video on July
18th, 2024. You can bet I'll be watching right away.
6
- Fly Me to the Moon (7/12)
Director:
Greg Berlanti
Writers:
Keenan Flynn, Rose Gilroy, Bill Kirstein
Actors:
Scarlett Johansson, Channing Tatum, Woody Harrelson, Jim Rash, Ray
Romano, Peter Jacobson, Christian Clemenson, Colin Woodell, Anna
Garcia, Joe Chrest, Greg Kriek, Noah Robbins, Bill Barrett, Tim Ware,
Art Newkirk, Nick Dillenburg, Todd Allen Durkin, Donald Elise
Watkins, Christian Zuber , Lauren Revard, Todd James Jackson, Jeremy
Carr, Njema Williams, Kade Pittman, Trevor Morgan, Aidan Patrick
Griffin, Gerry Griffin, Ashley Kings, Jimmy Willis III, Daryn Kahn,
Peter Wallack, Chris Vroman
Genre:
Romance, Comedy, History
Rated:
PG-13
Length:
2h 12min
IMDb
Blurb: Marketing maven Kelly Jones wreaks havoc on launch
director Cole Davis's already difficult task. When the White House
deems the mission too important to fail, Jones is directed to stage a
fake moon landing as back-up.
Okay, so they had me with the combo of
Scarlett Johansson (Avengers: Endgame, Sing 2, Asteroid City),
Channing Tatum (The Lego Batman Movie, Free Guy, The Lost City),
amd Woody Harrelson (Midway, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Triangle
of Sadness).
Done. Sold. Whatever it is, I'm
watching it. I adore all of them. There are more talented people
involved with this project, but I just started squeeing at the main 3
and it was pointless to try and list more. My attention span is not
cooperating today.
The story of Fly Me to the Moon
is also an interesting one and piques my curiosity. Moon landing
conspiracy theorists are going to have a time with this one. I can
just see the comments now: “This is how they really did it, it was
all fake.” I just giggle and roll my eyes. I digress...
I am absolutely here for theatrical
shenanigans for this historical fiction 'just in case' back-up plan
with a side of a little romance. Not to mention the fact that I'm
geeking over the fact that Fly Me to the Moon is directed by
Greg Berlanti (The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy; Life as
We Know It; Love, Simon), who was showrunner for The CW's DC
“Arrowverse” from 2012-2023.
Fly Me to the Moon is receiving
a wide theatrical release beginning July 12th, 2024.
I
already have tickets for opening night, attending with family and
friends.
5
- Despicable Me 4 (7/3)
Directors:
Chris Renaud, Patrick Delage
Writers:
Ken Daurio, Mike White
Actors:
Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Joey King, Will Ferrell, SofÃa Vergara,
Miranda Cosgrove, Dana Gaier, Madison Skyy Polan, Pierre Coffin,
Steve Coogan, Stephen Colbert, Chloe Fineman, Brad Ableson
Genre:
Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Rated:
PG
Length:
1h 35min
IMDb
Blurb: Gru, Lucy, Margo, Edith, and Agnes welcome a new member
to the family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Gru
faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his girlfriend Valentina,
and the family is forced to go on the run.
I could babble on about the cast and
all that jazz forever when talking about why I – or anyone else,
for that matter -would want to see Despicable Me 4. Some out
there might be saying, “Another one?” My answer is simply, “Yes.”
It's all about those goofy
banana-yellow minions for me – and also Agnes and her love of
unicorns that are so cute and fluffy that you might die.
Despicable
Me 4 is getting a wide theatrical release beginning July 3rd,
2024. The official release dates for digital on-demand and streaming
were unavailable at the time of this article, though Screenrant
suggests that this film might be available for rental starting in
August and may hit streaming in October.
4
- Longlegs (7/12)
Director:
Oz Perkins
Writer:
Oz Perkins
Actors:
Maika Monroe, Nicolas Cage, Blair Underwood, Alicia Witt, Michelle
Choi-Lee, Dakota Daulby, Lauren Acala, Kiernan Shipka, Maila Hosie,
Jason Day, Lisa Chandler, Ava Kelders, Rryla McIntosh, Carmel Amit,
Scott Nicholson, Malcolm Masters
Genre:
Crime, Horror, Thriller
Rated:
R
Length:
1h 41min
IMDb
Blurb: In pursuit of a serial killer, an FBI agent uncovers a
series of occult clues that she must solve to end his terrifying
killing spree.
Longlegs is adding up to be one
hell of a disturbing movie, and that's amazing for an audience. The
cinema experience should make you feel something and move you to some
sort of emotion – whether that be the warmth and satisfaction of a
love story, frustration or shock if a story doesn't work out the way
you think, or the adrenaline rush of action or terror. If a movie
sticks with you, the writer and director have done their jobs in
creating a lasting experience and you are less likely to forget it –
and might watch again.
I have a feeling that Longlegs
is going to be one with so many little details in it that it would
require multiple watch-throughs to catch them all. I'm not sure at
this time whether I would have the stomach for sitting through an
unsettling experience that many times – but until I actually see
the movie, my judgement is reserved. I am dying to know what happens.
I love the cast involved with Maika
Monroe (It Follows, Tau, Watcher), Alicia Witt (Justified,
I Care a Lot, Alice), and Blair Underwood (Agents of
S.H.I.E.L.D., Quantico, Origin) acting opposite the titular
character played by Nicolas Cage (Pig, Sympathy for the Devil,
Arcadian).
Let me tell you, it was a stroke of
genius to keep Cage's appearance from the marketing materials from
posters to trailers. It only adds to the mystery surrounding his
creepy character. You can hear his voice in the trailer, and one
poster shows only the top part of his face... but that's it. We don't
know what he does to his victims, and we also don't know what all the
occult clues and the like add up to, either.
If you're daring and want to creep
yourself out ahead of watching Longlegs, you can call a phone
number that the production company (Neon) set up to promote the film.
It is 1.458.666.4355 and the pre-recorded message it plays from Cage
in-character is one of the most disconcerting things that I have
experienced in a long while. (Yes, I called it and the number is real
and not an internet urban legend.)
Longlegs
is getting a wide theatrical release and for the first part of its
run, it will be exclusive to theaters. Digital on-demand and
streaming dates hadn't been announced yet at the time of this
article.
3
- Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (7/3)
Director:
Mark Molloy
Writers:
Will Beall, Tom Gormican, Kevin Etten, Danilo Bach, Daniel Petrie Jr.
Actors:
Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold, Kevin Bacon, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, John
Ashton, Bronson Pinchot, Paul Reiser, Taylour Paige, James Preston
Rogers, Patricia Belcher, Sarah Abrell, Eugene Kim, Giovannie Cruz,
Christopher Matthew Cook, Joseph Aviel, Damien Diaz, Michael Camp,
Kyle S. More, Walter Belenky, Brandon Edward Butler, Atticus Batacan,
Daniel Kaemon, Francyne Wong, Keith Pillow, Sean Liang, Bryan Jordan,
Jon Lee Richardson, Daniel Olsen, Jesse Sean
Genre:
Action, Comedy, Crime
Rated:
R
Length:
1h 55min
Metacritic
Blurb: Detective Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) is back on the beat
in Beverly Hills. After his daughter’s life is threatened, she
(Taylour Paige) and Foley team up with a new partner (Joseph
Gordon-Levitt) and old pals Billy Rosewood (Judge Reinhold) and John
Taggart (John Ashton) to turn up the heat and uncover a conspiracy.
I can't even begin to adequately
express how excited I am that there is another Beverly Hills Cop
(1984) movie coming out this month. I'm even more excited that it's
hitting Netflix within the first week of the month so I don't have to
wait or budget to see it.
Axel Foley, the chaotically brilliant
detective, has been a part of my core cinematic landscape – and the
soundtrack of my life. The theme song, an instrumental named simply
after the character “Axel F” has been one of my favorite songs
ever. I'm chomping at the bit to find out who has made the latest
remix of that tune to go with this movie. I could recognize that song
before I was even old enough to see the movie. It is actually playing
in my head right now (and every time I see any movie from this
franchise mentioned). I digress...
The best part? The whole gang's getting
back together! It wouldn't be Beverly Hills Cop or Axel F
without Eddie Murphy (Mr. Church, Coming 2 America, Candy Cane
Lane). John Ashton (Gone Baby Gone, The Neighborhood, The Joke
Thief) and Judge Reinhold (The Santa Clause 3: The Escape
Clause, I am Potential, Bad Grandmas) are reprising their roles
as Taggart and Rosewood, respectively. Paul Reiser (War on
Everyone, The Spy Who Dumped Me, Stranger Things) and even
Bronson Pinchot (The Tale of Despereaux, Chilling Adventures of
Sabrina, Clowning) are also returning. I giggle every time I see
Pinchot's character, Serge. He reminds me so much of his character
from Perfect Strangers (1986-1993), which was a sit-com I
loved when I was younger.
All the nostalgia feels are firing on
all cylinders here with Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F.
Of course, then you have the elements
that bring it forward after this long span of years since the last
movie. They can't just easily pick up where they left off, after all,
because everyone has had to obey the whole laws of the universe and
time thing. Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Inception, Knives Out, Wolfboy
and the Everything Factory), Taylour Paige (Hit the Floor, Ma
Rainey's Black Bottom, Another Country), and Kevin Bacon
(R.I.P.D., Black Mass, Leave the World Behind) have joined the
cast.
I've said this once before in this list
– if you can Kevin Bacon, you should always Kevin Bacon.
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F will
be streaming on Netflix beginning July 3rd, 2024.
You
can be sure I'll be over here jamming out with it on Day 1.
2
- Deadpool & Wolverine (7/26)
Director:
Shawn Levy
Writers:
Shawn Levy, Rhett Reese, Ryan Reynolds, Zeb Wells, Paul Wernick, Rob
Liefeld, Fabian Nicieza
Actors:
Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob
Delaney, Karan Soni, Leslie Uggams, Matthew Macfadyen, Tyler Mane,
Jennifer Garner, Brianna Hildebrand, Kelly Hu, Ray Park, Patrick
Stewart, Jason Flemyng, Shioli Kutsuna, Aaron Stanford, Lewis Tan,
Stefan Kapicic, Randal Reeder, James Dryden
Genre:
Action, Adventure, Comedy
Rated:
R
Length:
2h 7min
Metacritic
Blurb: A weary wolverine finds himself recovering from his
injuries when he comes across a loudmouth Deadpool who has time
travelled forward to heal his greatest pal in the hopes to befriend
the wild beast and to team up to take down a foe they both have in
common.
Okay, so… this month is a little unusual. Any
other month, I would have selected Deadpool & Wolverine
as my #1 pick, hands down. Honestly, I’d have to say that
there’s pretty much a tie for #1 this month, but this format
doesn’t really work with that so here we are.
I have been dying to see Hugh Jackman (Logan,
The Greatest Showman, Reminiscence) don the claws of Wolverine
again, and I’d always thought it was such a shame that he’d
decided to step back from the X-Men franchise just as Ryan
Reynolds (Pokémon: Detective Pikachu, Ghosted, IF) was
reinvigorating the fun side of it with Deadpool’s chaotic
shenanigans.
My notes regarding this trailer, and why I’d
want to watch Deadpool & Wolverine simply said “duh.”
I’ve been bouncing in my seat with
anticipation ever since Reynolds dropped the first teaser.
Further, the creative combination of Shawn Levy
(Free Guy, The Adam Project, Stranger Things) and Reynolds is,
frankly, magical. I adore every movie they have worked on together.
When you add the camaraderie and friendly rivalry between Jackman and
Reynolds into the mix, the energy is bonkers and will take this movie
to the next level.
Aside from that, I am also excited to see some
returning characters from early X-Men and Marvel-verse movies such as
Jennifer Garner’s (Daredevil, Yes Day, The Adam Project)
Elektra, martial arts master Ray Park (G.I. Joe: Retaliation,
Accident Man, Solo: A Star Wars Story) as Toad, and Kelly Hu (The
Orville, The Legend of Vox Machina, BMF) as Deathstrike. Given
the fact that this movie is dealing with the multiverse, there’s no
telling how many more cameos and reappearances we’re going to see.
Deadpool & Wolverine will be worth
every penny of the ticket price or even rental price if you can’t
make it to a theater in person. We can also be reasonably sure that
it will eventually end up on Disney+, but this isn’t one I want to
wait on.
While the on-demand information was unavailable
for Deadpool & Wolverine, it is receiving a wide
theatrical release beginning July 26th, 2024.
1
- Twisters (7/19)
Director:
Lee Isaac Chung
Writers:
Mark L. Smith, Joseph Kosinski, Michael Crichton, Anne-Marie Martin
Actors:
Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, Anthony Ramos, Brandon Perea, Maura
Tierney, Harry Hadden-Paton, Sasha Lane, Daryl McCormack, Kiernan
Shipka, Nik Dodani, David Corenswet, Tunde Adebimpe, Katy O'Brian,
David Born, Laura Poe, Austin Bullock, Stephen Oyoung, Alex Kingi,
Chris Adrien, James Paxton, Lily Smith, Capri O'Neill, Chris Zurcher
Genre:
Action, Adventure, Thriller
Rated:
PG-13
Length:
2h 2min
Metacritic
Blurb: Kate Carter (Daisy Edgar-Jones) is a former storm
chaser haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado during her
college years who now studies storm patterns on screens safely in New
York City. She is lured back to the open plains by her friend, Javi
(Ramos) to test a groundbreaking new tracking system. There, she
crosses paths with Tyler Owens (Powell), the charming and reckless
social-media superstar who thrives on posting his storm-chasing
adventures with his raucous crew, the more dangerous the better. As
storm season intensifies, terrifying phenomena never seen before are
unleashed, and Kate, Tyler, Javi and their crews find themselves
squarely in the paths of multiple storm systems converging over
central Oklahoma in the fight of their lives.
While
my placement of Twisters ahead of Deadpool and Wolverine
might be a controversial one, it’s a very personal decision for me.
My first viewing of Twister (1996) was a visceral and
unforgettable experience.
It
was a midnight employee screening and the whole theater seemed to
vibrate with the rumble of the storms – by design. The film came
with instructions of bass sound level adjustments that theaters
needed to implement so that the audience would get that effect. Our
theater was small and older, so that was the extent our technology
on-hand could enhance the experience. Let me tell you, it was enough
to feel real to me with those stunning graphics on the screen and the
excellent performance of the cast. I also adore the soundtrack… I
digress.
I
think I nearly broke my boyfriend’s hand for how hard I was
white-knuckling my way through the experience. You see, one of my
deepest fears that gives me cold sweats is getting caught in a
tornado.
They’re
terrifying…but also mesmerizing. I’ve set out over the years to
try and understand them better and watch as much media as possible in
hopes I’ll desensitize myself just enough that I can think
rationally if the worst ever actually happens. It’s working…
somewhat. I’ve watched storm chasing TV shows, online videos, IMAX
documentaries, and most of the movies released involving the spinning
cloud columns of doom.
To
this day, I still quote the 1996 movie and I will stop channel
surfing and watch it if I see that it is on. In spite of its literal
nightmare fuel contents, Twister remains one of my favorite movies of
all time. It’s no wonder, considering Michael Crichton (Jurassic
Park, ER, Westworld) was the screenwriter. He is one of my
favorite authors, and I adore his ability to believably blend real
science with fantasy for an immersive sci-fi experience.
That
being said, I wondered why there was never a sequel to such a
commercially successful movie. I have learned that Helen Hunt (Mad
About You, How it Ends, Blindspotting) and the late Bill Paxton
(Aliens, Tombstone, The Circle) both tried to spearhead
projects that actually had gained some traction but were cancelled
somewhere in development. In 2017, when Paxton tragically passed
away, I had little hope that this would come to be – and yet, here
we are.
Getting
back to the movie at hand, I do need to mention upfront that Twisters
is not a direct or “true” sequel to Twister. There aren’t any
returning cast members or plot that specifically follows up on the
original movie. As far as I know, the characters aren’t related,
either. The ties that bind the two films together come from some of
the intentional Easter-Egg-like homages to the movies that have come
before as well as bringing forward some of the technology that was at
the center of the first movie’s plot – namely Dorothy.
I
also got a little misty-eyed and lost in my feels for a bit because
some elements of this movie are a dedication to the real-world storm
chasers TWISTEX team who lost their lives in the El Reno tornado of
May 31, 2013.
The
cast for Twisters is also amazing. Glen Powell (Top Gun:
Maverick, Hit Man, Anyone But You) has a skyrocketing star in
Hollywood at the moment, and he has become one of my favorites in
recent years. Daisy Edgar-Jones (Under the Banner of Heaven, Where
the Crawdads Sing, War of the Worlds) makes a good counterpoint
for his character, and I am loving that Anthony Ramos
(Hamilton, In the Heights, The Bad Guys) is involved as well.
I love that the plot seems to mirror some elements of the original,
as well, and these actors are perfect to embody that spirit of
Twister.
The
trailers for Twisters are exciting and already have given me
quite the adrenaline rush. You can bet that I’ll be in a theater
seat within the first week of release. I can’t wait to see what the
technology advancements in cinematography and movie making can bring
to this viewing spectacle.
Twisters
will open in a wide theatrical release beginning July 19th,
2024. Right now the digital or on-demand information for Twisters
is not available, however, you might expect it to hit some streaming
service sometime around September.
Movies
to Look out For
According
to Selina
Justice
League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Three .20
Descendants:
The Rise of Red .19
Tyler
Perry’s Divorce in the Black .18
Dead
Whisper .17
The
Inheritance .16
Oddity
.15
Despicable
Me 4 .14
Before
Dawn .13
Mother,
Couch .12
The
Good Half .11
The
Abandon .10
Man
and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps .9
Space
Cadet .8
A
Man of Reason .7
Fly
Me to the Moon .6
Beverly
Hills Cop: Axel F .5
Twisters
.4
Escape
.3
The
Duel .2
Deadpool
& Wolverine .1
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