Friday, September 6, 2024

Continue (2024)



Movie Name/Year: Continue (2024)
Genre: Drama
Length: 1h 52min
Rating: R
Director: Nadine Crocker
Writer: Nadine Crocker
Actors: Nadine Crocker, Shiloh Fernandez, Emily Deschanel, Lio Tipton, Kat Foster, Annapurna Sriram
 
Blurb: Writer-director-star Nadine Crocker’s tour-de-force of confessional filmmaking dissects mental health struggles with the raw authenticity of a true survivor. Convinced she’s fated to walk the same troubled path as her father, Dean (Crocker) suffers a major mental health episode and is committed to a rehabilitation facility. Once confined, Dean shudders through the agonies of recovery, and bravely comes out the other side armed with a defense against the darkness, summed up in one word: Continue.
 

Cat’s Point of View:
Watching Continue was a profound experience.
 
I have been battling my way back from my second run with Covid. It's been slow going, but I'm steadily on the uptick. I wasn't sure I would make it through the full-length of a 2-hour movie, much less remain riveted to the screen the way I was.
 
There was no snoozing here, just some significant tears and subsequent nose-blowing. This single-genre drama kept my attention from beginning to end. It was a heart-wrenching rollercoaster that I identified with on a painfully deep level.
 
First, let me stress that while Continue focused on a girl who attempted to take her own life, this movie did not glorify the act in any way, shape, or form. That is always a concern with projects coming out of Hollywood that touch on this sort of subject matter. You don't want it to show that everything is shiny or that there isn't a high price to pay for everyone involved – from the family and friends of someone who has died in that manner to even people who only briefly have touched their lives. It's a ripple effect of pain.
 
Continue handled the topic in a way that set it above Girl, Interrupted (1999), which tackled a similar story in its day. I'm not knocking the older film, but I am saying that it was clear that Continue came from a more genuine and raw place – and out of hope that it might make a difference.
 

Nadine Crocker (The Amityville Haunting, Cabin Fever, Desperation Road) might not be a household name today, but she could be. I felt every emotion along with her, and my heart broke for the story Continue told. It was gritty and pulled no punches, and Crocker was the perfect casting to bring it to the screen– because it was her story. She lived it and now wants to pay the help she received forward through this film and her Continue On Foundation.
 
The fact that the “i” in the title on the posters is shown as a semicolon is no accident. Some who have made an attempt on their own lives but survived sometimes get a tattoo of that specific punctuation mark. It represents the continuation of a sentence that would have otherwise ended, making it an excellent symbol for surviving the darkness and moving beyond it.
 
I've struggled with depression most of my life. It is, indeed, genetic. It hurts in every cell of my being that it was something I passed along to my daughter. I never wanted to remove myself from the planet, but I can understand that deep level of despair. I am thankful that I was given tools to work through day-to-day because of therapy and my support system.
 
I can't stress enough that someone is always available to talk through that darkness. If you don't feel like you know anyone you can reach out to personally, you can dial a hotline (such as 988).
 
Mental health is absolutely part of overall health, just as much as getting your eyes checked or an annual physical. It's time we break down the stigmas that surround these issues.
 
Continue will be in Theaters, On Digital, and On Demand September 6, 2024.
 

Selina’s Point of View:
Continue was an extremely difficult watch for me. I knew it was going to be about suicide, and I figured it would have a kind of Girl Interrupted (1999) feel to it. I braced myself, but I had no idea what I was in for.
 
Continue was incredible. It’s tied to a mental health movement through the Continue On Organization, an organization devoted to making mental health care more accessible. Mental health services can be the difference between life and death for someone who is truly struggling. Whether it’s found in the form of a place they can stay and be monitored or therapy sessions once a week, it doesn’t matter. There is help for everyone somewhere. Making it affordable and accessible is extremely important.
 
I positioned Cat’s review of Continue first for a reason. Hers is a review of the film, and we are, at heart, a review site. Since I wholeheartedly agree with her review, I will let that stand and instead share my story.
 
When I was younger, I had a lot of self-destructive tendencies. I’ve referenced them in previous reviews and likely will again. I was a teen who was angry at the world, and I had to go through years of therapy to help me mature into the adult I became. The story I go into here is not that. I’m going to offer my perspective of a time much more recent.
 
Although my marriage was good in the beginning, it spiraled out of control over time. We didn’t communicate well and were rarely on the same page. When we lived in Brooklyn, it was easier for me to handle because I was surrounded by my support base. It wasn’t a huge group but enough to offer respite when things got bad.
 
The plan was always to move to Long Island. It might not sound like a far distance, but it was two to three hours away during the daytime, and I was just learning how to drive after I had my daughter. I wasn’t comfortable on the highways yet, and none of my loved ones drove.
 
My delivery was rough, and the months after were more so. People from his family opted to not respect our wishes to get acclimated to our new family dynamic alone and even once suggested that he just ‘throw a blanket over me’ while I was recovering so they could come to see the baby. Like I was a piece of furniture. Eventually, I learned that even though I was at my weakest point, I would have to fake being all right. It seemed that no one was going to have my back.
 
So, I put on a fake smile that wound up being less than temporary as I was forced to compromise more and more of what I needed because of what he and his family wanted.
 
As time passed, we moved to a bigger, more comfortable house. We were closer to his support group, but things only got worse. Away from my people, there was no break from the worst of it, and I grew increasingly isolated.
 
Covid hit soon after, and we were trapped. That was when I started therapy.
 
We fought more constantly, to the point where I would go to hide in my office, and he would chase after me, screaming through the door. I rarely wanted to leave that room unless it was to be with my daughter. That’s how it stayed—for years.
 
We’d visit Brooklyn, or my best friend would come visit us. But the smile on my face was only real during that time. It always faltered once I was alone again.
 
One night, without going too deep into detail, we fought so badly that he came after me in anger in front of our daughter. After that, we stopped sleeping in the same room. I made him go to anger management.
 
I felt thoroughly trapped. I had nowhere to go, and my self-esteem had been destroyed over the years of isolation. I didn’t think anyone cared. That no one would be there for me even if I did go.
 
I resigned myself to what my life had become. I’d spent so long slicing off pieces of who I was to try and accommodate him and his family that I barely remembered myself anymore. I figured I would stay until my daughter was old enough to be on her own, and then whatever happened would happen. I did not believe I would survive past that. I didn’t think I wanted to.
 
My therapist and I would meet once a week. I’d tell her how low I was getting each time and what had happened that week. My disappointment. Our miscommunications. The anger growing. I was seeing the old me, but not the one that had healed from the past. The version of me that had self-destructed when I was younger. That believed she wasn’t worth anything.
 
She kept me from sinking all the way to the bottom. To a place I wouldn’t have come back from. She helped me remain hopeful and try to find what I wanted. Divorce began to tease at the edges of my mind.
 

One day, my friend Mike called to ask me if I thought he should move in with Rich, someone from our past. I hadn’t heard Rich’s name in a long time and was confused at first. We’d dated back in the day, and I remembered semi-living with him for a short time then. I advised Mike to do it; I knew he would be a good roommate.
 
Move-in day came, and we all worked to get Mike packed up. I drove Rich back to the apartment, and we got to talk.
 
He was going through a divorce after about a decade, and I asked him the most important question on my mind:
 
“Are you happy?”
 
He told me he was, and we discussed what was happening while I parked.
 
“Why didn’t you call me?” he asked, telling me he would have given me somewhere to go. I told him that I thought he wouldn’t answer.
 
“I don’t care how long it’s been,” he said, “If you need something, you call me, and I will help. We’ve known each other for how long? I’ll always be there for you.”
 
I burst into tears. For the first time in a long time, it wasn’t out of misery. It was because I realized I wasn’t as alone as I thought. That the space and the time and the people I’d been surrounded with that had convinced me no one would be there for me… they were all wrong. I had people. People who cared.
 
I started going to Brooklyn on the weekends not long after that. I rediscovered my support system and asked for a divorce of my own.
 
Not once after that conversation did I have a second thought about moving on.
 
Without my therapist keeping me from taking that last step down a dark road and losing myself in despair, I wouldn’t have had the strength to process any of it. I’d still be locked in my office, pretending I don’t exist and waiting for a day when I could just… go. Instead, I’m moving into a new apartment, surrounded by friends – new and old. I’m dating Rich and learning to live this brand-new, happier life. My daughter is coming back to Brooklyn with me, and she’s meeting a whole new version of me. A happy version that she’d never known before. The version of me she deserves.
 
There is a depth of depression when you’re in the wrong place. You know it every day. You feel it every day. You don’t belong, and you can’t imagine finding that place where you do. You watch movies, read books, go to weddings and parties where you watch people consistently find that place for themselves and wind up wondering why you’re defective. It makes you feel even more alone, like a puzzle piece that slipped inside the wrong box.
 
It’s easy to give up.
 
If you stick it out, though, one day, things can change. Suddenly, you’re in a new place where all the pieces fit just right and build a picture of happiness that feels so very good.
 
No one just snaps out of it alone, though. You need a support base and, especially if you’re isolated, sometimes the best start is a professional. Having access to that professional is extremely important.
 
If you have your own rock-bottom story that you’ve come back from, putting money or effort toward something like the Continue On Organization could pay it forward to the next person scrambling out of their hole.
 
If you are at the deepest point of your darkness now, know that there are people who want to help you. It gets better.
 

Rotten Tomatoes Critic Score – 93%
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score – None
Metascore – None
Metacritic User Score – None
IMDB Score – 6.5/10
 
Trust the Dice: Selina’s Rating 5/5
Trust the Dice: Cat’s Rating 5/5
 
P.S. The US suicide helpline: 988.
       The UK suicide helpline: 0800 689 5652.
       China psychological assistance: 024-23813000
 
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Monday, September 2, 2024

Top 20 Movies to Look Out For In September (2024)

 
 According to Cat
 
 
20 - Here After (9/13)
 
 
Director: Robert Salerno
Writer: Sarah Conradt
Actors: Connie Britton, Giovanni Cirfiera, Freya Hannan-Mills, Tommaso Basili, Alessandro Bressanello, Babetida Sadjo, Syama Rayner, Andrea Bruschi, Alessandro Riceci, Giorgia Trasselli, Laura Anzani, Lollo Franco
Genre: Horror, Drama, Thriller
Rated: PG-13
Length: 1h 29min
 
IMDb Blurb: Claire is overjoyed when her daughter Robin is miraculously revived after a fatal accident. But her relief turns to dread as Claire notices changes in her daughter, suspecting something dark has followed her back from the brink of death.
 
 It has been a little difficult to bring this Top 20 to you this month. On one hand, I had about 30 movies that I had marked that I really wanted to see, and had to pare that list down drastically. On the other, I've been pretty sick. I caught COVID again. I'm working on getting better, but unfortunately don't have a lot of energy and focus to bring to bear for my usual...wordiness... and enthusiasm explaining each item on the list.
 
For that reason, I'm going to depart from my usual and offer 3 points for each listing to explain why I want to see them, and their presence in this article. Some of these titles could swap around in order (and, in fact, I have rearranged my list several times before just leaving it as-is) so this is not necessarily a month to relate position on the list with the watchability of a movie.
 
That being said, let's get into discussing Here After.
 
I'm here for the premise of this story. It leans in the direction of something along the lines of where Flatliners (2017 & 1990) was going with its story. Something follows the young girl back from the beyond. Of course, this seems like it will play out more like a lesson in letting go and “be careful what you wish for,” since the trailers seem to give a correlation of the mother's desperate prayers to the daughter's miraculous revival.
 
Speaking of the mother, I adore Connie Britton (Nashville, Bombshell, The White Lotus), and am excited to se her on the big screen.
 
Last but not least, I'm interested to see the fairly fresh perspective of the writer/director team. This is the feature directorial debut for Robert Salerno (Vox Lux, I'm Thinking of Ending Things, Smile). He has been behind the scenes as a producer or production manager on many well-known projects, but this is his first time wearing this hat. Also, this is the sophomore feature length screenplay by writer Sarah Conradt (Out of Her Mind, 50 States of Fright, Mothers' Instinct). Her debut production released last month, in August.
 
19 - Azrael (9/27)
 
 
Director: E.L. Katz
Writer: Simon Barrett
Actors: Samara Weaving, Vic Carmen Sonne, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Vincent Willestrand, Sebastian Bull, Rea Lest, Eero Milonoff, Peter Christoffersen, Lucie Jan, Katariina Unt, Phong Giang, Karen Bengo, Johhan Rosenberg
Genre: Action, Horror, Fantasy, Thriller
Rated: R
Length: 1h 25min
 
IMDb Blurb: In a world where no one speaks, a devout female-led community hunts down a young woman who has escaped imprisonment. Recaptured, Azrael is due to be sacrificed to an ancient evil in the wilderness, but fights for her own survival.
 
I will probably watch everything I can get my hands on with Samara Weaving (Mayhem, Ready or Not, Guns Akimbo) in it, and I'm fairly sure I recall Selina mentioning that she feels the same way. Weaving is an amazing modern-day “scream queen” and is excellent with badass characters.
 
Another thing that draws me to Azrael is curiosity as to whether or not the story actually takes place after the biblical Rapture. The trailer seems to allude to that being the case, but I would like to know more about the world-building and setting here to explain why no one speaks, etc.
 
I think that the writer/director production team for this film have the potential to really sink their teeth into this story and deliver the proverbial goods.
 
18 - My Old Ass (9/13)
 
 
Director: Megan Park
Writer: Megan Park
Actors: Maisy Stella, Aubrey Plaza, Percy Hynes White, Maddie Ziegler, Kerrice Brooks, Maria Dizzia, Alain Goulem, Seth Isaac Johnson, Carter Trozzolo, Alexandria Rivera 
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Rated: R
Length: 1h 28min
 
IMDb Blurb: A mushroom trip brings free-spirited Elliott face-to-face with her 39-year-old self. But when Elliott's "old ass" delivers warnings to her younger self, Elliott realizes she has to rethink everything about her family, life, and love.
 
I have never partaken of psychedelic mushrooms, and I've always been curious as to whether or not the experience is the way it's portrayed in media. I'm not sure that I'm curious enough to actually try any, but that little nugget of wonder remains. Be that as it may, I find the notion of a hallucinogen enabling you to talk to your future self an interesting concept. Beyond that, even, the scenario seems to extend beyond the actual shroom trip. Maybe the mushrooms are really magic in the literal sense.
 
I adore Aubrey Plaza (Legion, Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off) and the roles she takes often have this wonderful level of wit and snark to them. Other cast members of note for me are: Maddie Ziegler (So You Think You Can Dance, Leap!, West Side Story), Percy Hynes White (Our House, The Gifted, Wednesday), and Seth Isaac Johnson (Supernatural, iZombie, Firefly Lane). I'm curious as to the nature of Ziegler's role here, as her parts tend to involve music or dance, since that's where her true wheelhouse is.
 
17 - Bagman (9/27)
 
 
Director: Colm McCarthy
Writer: John Hulme
Actors: Sam Claflin, Antonia Thomas, William Hope, Steven Cree, Adelle Leonce, Frankie Corio, Sharon D. Clarke, Henry Pettigrew, Neil Linpow, Will Davis, Caréll Vincent Rhoden, Jordan Gubian
Genre: Horror
Rated: PG-13
Length: 1h 32min
 
IMDb Blurb: When a sinister threat from his childhood returns to haunt him, a father desperately struggles against his deepest inner fear. Only this time, the fight isn't for himself; it's for his family.
 
I'm ready for the heat of summer to be over and for the cooler weather of spooky season to get here. This month I seem to be leaning in to the horror movies earlier than usual – but there were just so many that got my attention, too.
 
I like the pathos that Sam Claflin (Every Breath You Take, Book of Love, Daisy Jones & The Six) brings to his characters. I was already invested in his worries as a father just from watching the trailer. While on the topic of cast, I would also be remiss if I didn't mention that Bagman also has a Doctor Who (2005-) alum on board, as well, with Sharon D. Clarke (Tau, Holby City, Castlevania: Nocturne).
 
Frankly, the concept of the Bagman is terrifying. It's one of a parent's worst fears – to have your child snatched from right under your nose, and especially from a place you consider safe like your house. This one might just give me nightmares, even though my daughter is 21.
 
16 - The Critic (9/13)
 
 
Director: Anand Tucker
Writer: Patrick Marber
Based On: the novel 'Curtain Call' by Anthony Quinn
Actors: Gemma Arterton, Ben Barnes, Ian McKellen, Mark Strong, Lesley Manville, Romola Garai, Alfred Enoch, Claire Skinner, Beau Gadsdon, Rebecca Gethings, Nicholas Bishop, Nikesh Patel, Jay Simpson
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Drama
Rated: R
Length: 1h 35min
 
Metacritic Blurb: A powerful London theater critic (Sir Ian McKellen) lures a struggling actress into a blackmail scheme with deadly consequences.
 
Sir Ian McKellan (X-Men: Days of Future Past, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, The Good Liar) has embodied some of the most iconic fictional characters of my lifetime on the big screen. He's a master at his craft, capable of flawless Shakespeare just as much as wizards and mutants. When I watched the trailer for The Critic, McKellan's character reminded me of a more sadistic and malevolent version of Anton Ego from Ratatouille (2007). This is definitely not a wholesome animated movie, of course. That mental connection sparked my interest in the film, however.
 
McKellan isn't the only stand-out among the cast, either. I am a huge fan of Ben Barnes (Seventh Son, The Punisher, Shadow and Bone); as well as Gemma Arterton (Clash of the Titans, Byzantium, The King's Man) and Mark Strong (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Kingsman: The Secret Service, Shazam!) rarely disappoint. Alfred Enoch (How to Get Away With Murder, Foundation, The Couple Next Door) has also come a long way from his days as Dean Thomas in the Harry Potter franchise. Let's also not forget Lesley Manville (Maleficent, Phantom Thread, The Crown) has a role here as well.
 
I am intrigued as to how this story will play out. Will the salty and self-important critic get his come-uppance or will his machinations win out in the end?
 
15 - Lee (9/27)
 
 
Director: Ellen Kuras
Writer: Liz Hannah, Marion Hume, John Collee, Lem Dobbs, Antony Penrose
Based On: "The Lives of Lee Miller" by Antony Penrose
Actors: Alexander Skarsgård, Kate Winslet, Andy Samberg, Andrea Riseborough, Josh O'Connor, Marion Cotillard, Noémie Merlant, James Murray, Samuel Barnett, Enrique Arce, Arinzé Kene, Riley Neldam, Patrick Mille, Zita Hanrot, Toni Gojanovic, Vincent Colombe, Harriet Leitchk, Camilla Aiko, Seán Duggan
Genre: Drama, Biography, History, War
Rated: R
Length: 1h 56min
 
IMDb Blurb: The story of American photographer Lee Miller, a fashion model who became an acclaimed war correspondent for Vogue magazine during World War II.
 
While historical drama biopics are not always my cup of tea, I do recognize that we should recognize their importance. This is one such movie. Lee Miller led a fascinating life and played a significant role during WWII as a war-photographer. Considering that this film is based on a biography written by Miller's son, I'd say this should be a fairly accurate portrayal and a captivating story.
 
My last two points are really the singular focus on cast, but they're each such a major draw to this production for me that I feel it counts.
 
I'm generally down to watch anything with Alexander Skarsgård (Mute, The Northman, Infinity Pool) in it. He chooses such interesting projects. He stole the show for me when I first encountered him on True Blood (2008-2014) and I haven't been disappointed since.
 
Then, of course, there's Kate Winslet (The Dressmaker, Blackbird, Avatar: The Way of Water) playing the titular role in Lee. I've adored her since I first encountered her in Sense and Sensibility (1995) and Branagh's Hamlet (1996). My heart broke for her Ophelia. I think she's a fantastic choice for this role and I am honestly looking forward to streaming Lee at some point in the future (considering, I realistically won't be making it to any theaters this month).
 
14 - Clawfoot (9/23)
 
 
Director: Michael Day
Writer: April Wolfe
Actors: Francesca Eastwood, Milo Gibson, Olivia Culpo, Oliver Cooper, Nestor Carbonell, Brayden Warren, Andrew Friedman, Thomas Forbes-Johnson, Lisa Schurga
Genre: Thriller
Rated: Not Rated
Length: 1h 27min
 
IMDb Blurb: Follows a housewife psychologically terrorized by a manipulative contractor, leading to a twisted battle of wits with deliciously unexpected results.
 
This doesn't feel like your stereotypical home invasion thriller. There's a scenario where the invader connives a way to be invited in, of course – but I have so many questions. Did the contractor do something to the husband in order to get the “contract” for the remodel that he uses to gain entry? Was it a forgery? What was the guy's motivation other than to torment the sexy housewife? I'm hoping that watching Clawfoot will provide some answers.
 
I like the cast here. Aside from the Hollywood legacy actors of Francesca Eastwood (Final Girl, Old, Running on Empty) and Milo Gibson (The Tribes of Palos Verdes, Breaking & Exiting, The Outpost), I was excited to see that Olivia Culpo (I Feel Pretty, Reprisal, Paradise City) is on board here. I fell in love with her in American Satan (2017) and hope that her career keeps heading upward. But yes, the last names of Eastwood and Gibson connect the leads to exactly who you think they do. I hate the phrase “nepo-baby” in regards to the industry. If they're following in their parents' footsteps, I like the term legacy much better.
 
Finally, this is the feature directorial debut for Michael Day (Rogue Warfare, As They Made Us, The Kill Room). He has been behind the scenes quite a while as producer, production accountant, and the like – working on very well-known productions, at that. I'm interested to see how he builds a story as a director, and am looking forward to finding out.
 
13 - Apartment 7A (9/27)
 
 
Director: Natalie Erika James
Writer: Natalie Erika James, Christian White, Skylar James, Ira Levin
Based on: the novel "Rosemary's Baby" by Ira Levin
Actors: Julia Garner, Dianne Wiest, Jim Sturgess, Kevin McNally, Andrew Buchan, Marli Siu, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Amy Leeson, Rosy McEwen, Nikkita Chadha, Brooke Walter, James Swanton, Hannah Morley, Scott Hume, Patrick Lyster, Mellanie Hubert, Dylan Baldwin, Anton Blake Horowitz, Raphael Sowole, Patricia Jones, Andre Lillis, Rebecca Crankshaw
Genre: Horror, Psychological Thriller, Drama
Rated: R
Length: 1h 44min
 
Metacritic Blurb: Ambitious young dancer Terry Gionoffrio (Julia Garner) dreams of fame and fortune in New York City, but after suffering a devastating injury, an older, wealthy couple (Dianne Wiest and Kevin McNally) welcomes her into their home in the luxury apartment building the Bramford. When a fellow resident and influential Broadway producer (Jim Sturgess) offers her another chance at fame, it seems that all her dreams are finally coming true. However, after an evening she can’t fully remember, disturbing circumstances soon have her second-guessing the sacrifices she’s willing to make for her career as she realizes that something evil is living not only in Apartment 7A, but in the Bramford itself.
 
Rosemary's Baby (1968) is a horror classic that stands up, even today. There have been several films that have even come out in the last few years that conceptually harken back to the same core plot points. It was one of the major building blocks of the “coven seeking to bring about the antichrist” genre. Apartment 7A references that classic movie for a reason – this is the prequel to that story. The main character in Apartment 7A is even mentioned in the novel Rosemary's Baby was based on so there is even some legitimate grounding for this narrative. I'm interested in finding out how this prologue plays out.
 
The cast also draws me in to this production. (When does it not? I'll watch some sketchy stuff if there's a good cast involved. Thankfully, this doesn't appear to be on the sketch side.) Dianne Wiest (I Care a Lot, My Father's Dragon, Mayor of Kingstown) is actually a brilliant choice to play the nefarious neighbor Minnie Castevet. She seems like the epitome of wholesome mom-figure. In fact, my introduction to her in cinema dates back to her role as the motherly preacher's wife in the original Footloose (1984) and the mom in The Lost Boys (1987). Those roles were wholesome by nature. Here, it's a deceptive veneer and I'm here for it.
 
I'm also interested to see how Jim Sturgess' (Cloud Atlas, Stonehearst Asylum, Alone Together) character plays in to the story. Is he a pawn in the scenario or a willing participant in the malevolent shenanigans? I'm not as familiar with Julia Garner (Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, The Assistant, Ozark), though I'm interested in seeing how she portrays this role as the occupant of 7A before Rosemary comes along.
 
Last, but not least, it's worth noting that this is the sophomore feature for director Natalie Erika James (Creswick, Drum Wave, Relic). I am loving that she's aiming high in augmenting such a classic and I am hoping it turns out well.
 
12- The Thicket (9/6)
 
 
Director: Elliott Lester
Writer: Chris Kelley, Joe R. Lansdale
Based On: the novel "The Thicket" by Joe R. Lansdale
Actors: Peter Dinklage, Juliette Lewis, Levon Hawke, Leslie Grace, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Esme Creed-Miles, Ned Dennehy, Ryan Robbins, Arliss Howard, David Midthunder, James Hetfield, Macon Blair, Andrew Schulz, Teach Grant, Guy Sprung, Derek Gilroy
Genre: Western, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Rated: R
Length: 1h 48min
 
IMDb Blurb: West Texas. A boy who, after his sister is kidnapped by a violent killer known only as Cut Throat Bill, enlists a fierce bounty hunter named Reginald Jones who becomes the leader of the group of outcasts searching for the stolen girl.
 
Westerns aren't really my go-to genre, but I've grown up watching them because of my grandparents' affinity for them and for that reason the western genre offers a bit of comfort now and again. There's something about the simpler time and the open spaces of the western frontier that appeals to me in a visceral way. The Thicket doesn't seem to be the stereotypical western, given that the trailer shows some motorized vehicles – but it feels familiar enough to count. I'm curious as to what it is about this titular thicket that draws the characters there.
 
Cast, as usual, is a big draw here. I adore Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones, Cyrano, Unfrosted) and love the wit and candor of his characters. The no-nonsense gritty bounty hunter feels like a great role for him to shine in and I'm here for it. Juliette Lewis (Ma, August: Osage County, Yellowjackets) has always excelled in these wild card roles. While my initial introduction to her in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) was a fairly “normal” role, the parts she's excelled in since then have been anything but – such as Natural Born Killers (1994). That was when my eyes really opened to stories with really out-there characters. I'm curious as to the origins of Lewis' character here and their motivations. Levon Hawke (The Crowded Room, Wildcat, Blink Twice) and Esme Creed-Miles (Hanna, The Legend of Vox Machina, The Doll Factory) feel like great choices as the siblings at the core of this story and I'm excited to watch their dynamic.
 
I'm highly anticipating what role James Hetfield (Metalocalypse, Skylanders Academy, Metallica Through the Never) has in this film, however – probably more than anyone else I've already mentioned. While that might seem odd, and it's a slightly longer story than I'm able to explain at the moment; I think it could be boiled down to a personal family connection and also anticipation of seeing his first big feature role. He's done some voice-work in animation before and many many music videos, but this seems to be his first live-action part outside of the music industry. I'm excited to see how he does!
 
11 - Long Gone Heroes (9/20)
 
 
Director: John Swab
Writer: John Swab, Santiago Manes Moreno
Actors: Josh Hutcherson, Beau Knapp, Frank Grillo, Melissa Leo, Eden Brolin, Andy Garcia, Wendy Moniz, Mekhi Phifer, Juan Pablo Raba, George Carroll, Sam Quartin, Maneses Vazquez
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Rated: R
Length: 1h 32min
 
IMDb Blurb: A special forces soldier who has given up country, religion, and even hope, must return to the field of battle to track down his niece, a reporter, caught in the middle of an illegal private contracting operation that went dead wrong.
 
While my journey to the spooky season is laden with horror flicks, I still have to have my action adrenaline rushes now and again. Out of the 2 Frank Grillo (What If...?, Lights Out, Hounds of War) movies hitting screens this month, I found I felt more invested in Long Gone Heroes. I like the family-to-the-rescue concept, too.
 
Grillo has cemented his place in the action landscape and I'm here for it. Though, Josh Hutcherson (57 Seconds, Five Nights at Freddy's, The Beekeeper) has proven he has action chops that are nothing to sneeze at and I'm excited to see him in this production, as well. There's some significant star-power involved with Long Gone Heroes. Andy Garcia (Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, The Expendables 4, Pain Hustlers) and Mekhi Phifer (8 Mile, Frequency, The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat) are great additions to this cast. Beau Knapp (Ida Red, The Bikeriders, Road House) and Eden Brolin (Emerald City, Beyond, The Cleaner) are also great additions as up-and-comers.
 
 
10 - Uglies (9/13)
 
 
Director: McG
Writers: Jacob Forman, Vanessa Taylor, Whit Anderson, Scott Westerfeld
Based On: the novel by Scott Westerfeld
Actors: Joey King, Chase Stokes, Laverne Cox, Jillian Murray, Keith Powers, Brianne Tju, Luke Eisner, Kelly Gale, Kevin Miles, Robert Palmer Watkins, Jan Luis Castellanos, Charmin Lee, Alex D. Jennings, Lindsay Rootare, Jay DeVon Johnson, Zamani Wilder, Ash Maeda, Jason Parks, John Castle, Moose Ali Khan, Katie McSweeney, Brett Hoyle, Tessa Anderson, Dutch Johnson, Gabriella Garcia, Jordan Sherley, Jessica Galinas, Quintin Mims, Joe Sterrey
Genre: Sci-Fi, Adventure, Action, Drama
Rated: PG-13
Length: 1h 40min
 
Metacritic Blurb: In a futuristic world that imposes a cosmetic surgery at 16, Tally is eager for her turn to join the rest of society. But when a friend runs away, Tally embarks on a journey to save her that upends everything she thought she wanted.
 
I'll be the first to admit that I haven't read the novel that this movie is based on, so I wouldn't begin to be able to advise whether or not the trailer indicates that Uglies is following the story that inspired it. This premise does remind me heavily of the Divergent (2014) trilogy. I loved those books – we're not going to get into what happened with the films. This isn't quite the same, however, and I am thankful for that. I am here for the message within this story that appearances aren't everything, and I'm curious what other aspects are 'upgraded' with this mandatory 'pretty' surgery that this dystopian world requires.
 
I am a big fan of both Laverne Cox (Orange is the New Black, Charlie's Angels, Jolt) and Joey King (The Princess, Bullet Train, Despicable Me 4) and am looking forward to seenig them opposed against each other here in this narrative.
 
Outside of cast and story, I am excited that McG (We Are Marshall, 3 Days to Kill, The Babysitter) is the director. I have enjoyed quite a bit of his work to date and am hoping Uglies also follows suit.
 
9 - Transformers One (9/20)
 
 
Director: Josh Cooley
Writers: Andrew Barrer, Gabriel Ferrari, Eric Pearson
Actors: Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Jon Hamm, Laurence Fishburne, Steve Buscemi, Vanessa Liguori, Jon Bailey, Jason Konopisos-Alvarez, Evan Michael Lee, Isaac C. Singleton Jr., Jinny Chung, Josh Cooley
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Animation
Rated: PG
Length: 1h 44min
 
IMDb Blurb: The untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever.
 
I'll be honest. I had a hard time with the placement on this list for Transformers One. A fuzzy head hasn't helped, but I've been seriously waffling and shuffling this film up and down the list. I finally am semi-happy with where it has landed.
 
The Transformers (1984-1987) original animated series is a very significant part of my personal cinematic landscape. It was one of the handful of my favorite childhood “cartoons” and has remained one of my all-time favorite franchises. I bawled because of the plot twist in The Transformers: The Movie (1986) – which I saw in the theater. I was among the traumatized generation because of that and several other beloved movies of my youth. I remember it clearly – I felt like that movie had betrayed me, and yet I still loved it. It's a good thing that the director for this new animated feature, Josh Cooley (Toy Story of Terror, Inside Out, Toy Story 4), has pledged to do his best not to do that to a new generation. (You can read more about that in the EW article here.)
 
Optimus Prime was probably my first voice crush ever. There's just something about Peter Cullen's (My Friends Tigger & Pooh, Transformers Prime, Invincible) voice in that role. He's also been the voice of Eeyore since at least the 1990s and I don't have the same reaction to that character (not that it would be realistic in regards to a depressed donkey... I digress...). Cullen simply is the only voice that I would accept as Optimus Prime. He remains one of my 2 favorite characters from the series, and always will be. So imagine my concern when I learned that Cullen is not voicing his iconic role in this new prequel movie. This younger Optimus is voiced by Chris Hemsworth (Bad Times at the El Royale, Men in Black: International, Extraction II).
 
Now don't get me wrong, I adore Hemsworth. He's badass, always makes me laugh, and I love that he never takes himself too seriously. Optimus Prime, though? I'm not sold on this, but I can see... or rather hear the potential. The one thing that has given me hope regarding this movie is the fact that Hemsworth actually worked extensively with Cullen directly to get the voice for this role right. I read that in the IMDb trivia and I couldn't believe it at face value, though. I went and dug up proof. I am generally mollified, but I'm still apprehensive.
 
Aside from that, Cooley did an amazing job signing off on the casting here. He was hoping to stack the cast much like the original movie was, and I think he succeeded. Hemsworth is just the tip of the iceberg of major talent lined up for Transformers One. Brian Tyree Henry (Hotel Artemis, If Beale Street Could Talk, Bullet Train) will be voicing Megatron, Keegan-Michael Key (Keanu, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Wonka) is voicing my 2nd favorite Autobot Bumblebee, and Steve Buscemi (The Dead Don't Die, Hotel Transylvania 4: Transformania, Miracle Workers) is lending his voice to Starscream. Of course, the list doesn't stop there. Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow, Asteroid City, Fly Me to the Moon), Jon Hamm (Mad Men, Good Omens, Fargo), and Laurence Fishburne (John Wick, Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, Slingshot) are also on board.
 
On one hand I can't wait to see this new Transformers movie – just because it's the Transformers. On the other hand, I am still worried and don't want to hold my breath. I hope it does really well and exceeds my expectations.
 
8 - Amber Alert (9/27)
 
 
Director: Kerry Bellessa
Writers: Kerry Bellessa, Joshua Oram
Based On: Remake of 2012 film same title, director, & writer.
Actors: Hayden Panettiere, Tyler James Williams, Kevin Dunn, Ducky Cash, Saidah Arrika Ekulona, Katie McClellan, Kruz Valero, Kurt Oberhaus
Genre: Thriller
Rated: PG-13
Length: 1h 30min
 
RottenTomatoes Blurb: An ordinary rideshare becomes a high-stakes game of cat and mouse when Jaq (Hayden Panettiere) and Shane (Tyler James Williams) receive an alert of a child abduction on their phones. Quickly realizing they are behind a car that matches the description of the kidnapper's, Jaq and Shane desperately race against time to save the child's life.
 
As mentioned in the info above, Amber Alert is a remake of a 2012 movie of the same name and with the same writing and directing team. After watching the trailer for the older version of this film, I believe this new rendition has a better chance at commercial success than its predecessor.
 
First, the older one was found-footage oriented and there was no recognizable cast. It had several things that just weren't going in its favor. With this new Amber Alert, it's already ahead of the game with a seemingly more cohesive story and some significant recognizable talent on board. Hayden Panettiere (Heroes, Nashville, Scream VI) and Tyler James Williams (The Walking Dead, The United States vs. Billie Holiday, Abbott Elementary) feel like good choices for the ride-share passenger and driver, respectively. I'm also digging Kevin Dunn (Captive State, Veep, King Richard) as the police sergeant that has the protagonist duo on the line.
 
I'm rooting for this remake. In this instance, I think it was a good idea to give this story a fresh take and I'm curious to see how it all plays out.
 
7 - Never Let Go (9/20)
 
 
Director: Alexandre Aja
Writers: KC Coughlin, Ryan Grassby
Actors: Halle Berry, Matthew Kevin Anderson, Christin Park, Stephanie Lavigne, Anthony B. Jenkins, Mila Morgan, Percy Daggs IV, Cadence Compton, Georges Gracieuse
Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller
Rated: R
Length: 1h 41min
 
Metacritic Blurb: As an Evil takes over the world beyond their front doorstep, the only protection for a mother (Halle Berry), and her twin sons is their house and their family’s protective bond. Needing to stay connected at all times – even tethering themselves with ropes – they cling to one another, urging each other to never let go. But when one of the boys questions if the evil is real, the ties that bind them together are severed, triggering a terrifying fight for survival.
 
The first time I watched a trailer for Never Let Go, I think I identified with the kids in the story the most. Why were they really stuck in the remote cabin in the woods having to walk around tied together with rope? Was their mother insane? Was there something really supernatural or otherwise apocalyptic really going on?
 
Then I saw another trailer and was significantly creeped out.
 
I still have huge questions, but now they lean more towards 'what the hell' and 'how are they going to survive that?'
 
If there's anyone that can work with a minimalist cast in an almost claustrophobic setting, Halle Berry (John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum, Moonfall, The Union) can.
 
6 - Speak No Evil (9/13)
 
 
Director: James Watkins
Writers: Christian Tafdrup, Mads Tafdrup, James Watkins
Based On: remake of the 2022 Danish film of the same name.
Actors: James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Scoot McNairy, Aisling Franciosi, Alix West Lefler, Dan Hough, Kris Hitchen, Motaz Malhees
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Rated: R
Length: 1h 50min
 
IMDb Blurb: A family is invited to spend a weekend in an idyllic country house, unaware that their dream vacation will soon become a psychological nightmare..
 
I have no idea why the decision was made to remake Speak No Evil. Honestly, my desire to learn that answer is so low that it really doesn't extend past my initial reaction of 'but why though?'
 
We watched and reviewed the 2022 original Danish film, and Selina and I were of two minds about it. She hadn't enjoyed her experience very much due to pacing issues, and the like; while I was left shattered and speechless at the bleak and horrific story. I feel that the long beginning to the narrative was somewhat required to give that moment that the horror kicked in more punch. Be that as it may, I just don't know whether or not this new iteration of the movie is going to follow the original directly or branch off on its own in places.
 
What I do know is that even if this was a carbon copy of the original, I'd watch it anyway because of James McAvoy (Glass, It Chapter Two, His Dark Materials). When he plays an antagonist, it is absolutely terrifying.
 
5 - The Killer's Game (9/13)
 
 
Director: J.J. Perry
Writers: Jay Bonansinga, James Coyne, Simon Kinberg, Rand Ravich
Actors: Sofia Boutella, Lucy Cork, Dave Bautista, Pom Klementieff, Scott Adkins, Ben Kingsley, Terry Crews, Daniel Bernhardt, Marko Zaror, Shaina West, Antonia Desplat, Drew McIntyre, Raffaello Degruttola, George Somner, Scott Alexander Young, József Kovalik Jr., Mia Rouba M.Kiss, Olívia Csúcs, Lee Hoon, Odett Elza Négyesi, Péter Sokorai, István Áldott
Genre: Action, Comedy
Rated: R
Length: 1h 44min
 
IMDb Blurb: A veteran assassin is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and authorizes a kill on himself. After ordering the kill, an army of former colleagues pounce and a new piece of information comes to light. Insanity ensues.
 
The premise of The Killer's Game is interesting. I would imagine that a professional hit-man wouldn't want to waste away as some incurable disease took its toll. It makes sense that someone that lives by the proverbial sword would want to go out that way. Once the wheels are in motion, to learn it was a big mstake? That is definitely a twist I can get behind. The Killer's Game looks like a lot of fun as it explores that concept and packs in tons of action at the same time.
 
I am also keen to see how J.J. Perry (Bloodshot, F9: The Fast Saga, Blue Beetle) has upped his game with this film, as his second feature-length film in the primary director's chair after his debut with Day Shift (2022). His prior directorial work was in 2nd units. Of course, Perry is a stunt-performer turned storyteller and we've learned that can really add to the power of an action film.
 
The cast here is just unreal. Dave Bautista (Army of the Dead, See, Knock at the Cabin) is an excellent choice for the lead here. He's imposing enough and has the acting chops for the more dramatic elements, all of the action, and the comedy as well. He gets to share the screen with his Marvel cast-mate Pom Klementieff (Uncut Gems, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Mission Impossible- Dead Reckoning Part One) here too. Scott Adkins (Day Shift, Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday, John Wick: Chapter 4), Sofia Boutella (Hotel Artemis, Argylle, Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver), and Terry Crews (Deadpool 2, Rumble, Craig of the Creek) are also great in action roles. I'm also curious to see how Drew McIntyre (The Cursed, The Cursed: Future Shock, Wrestlemania 39) fares outside of the WWE setting. Last, but not least by any means, Sir Ben Kingsley (Night Hunter, The Red Sea Diving Resort, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) is also on board with this cast. There truly is no shortage of talent here.
 
4 - Wolfs (9/27)
 
 
Director: Jon Watts
Writer: Jon Watts
Actors: Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Amy Ryan, Austin Abrams, Poorna Jagannathan, Richard Kind, Zlatko Buric, Irina Dubova, Linda Carola, Rob Riddell, Wael Alroyly, Hassani Rizzo, David Sargsyan
Genre: Action, Comedy
Rated: R
Length: 1h 48min
 
IMDb Blurb: A professional fixer (George Clooney) is hired to cover up a high profile crime. But when a second fixer (Brad Pitt) shows up and the two “lone wolves” are forced to work together, they find their night spiraling out of control in ways that neither one of them expected.
 
Jon Watts (Cop Car, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Spider-Man: No Way Home) is fresh off of Marvel's most recent Spider-Man trilogy. While I'm still mopping my tears up from that story arc, it's good that his next big feature project happens to be an action-comedy. I need the laughs right now, and the trailers for Wolfs have had me in stitches.
 
Another point in Wolfs' favor is that my daughter was also giggling at the trailers and she wants to watch this with me.
 
Then, of course, you have the dynamic duo leading this comedic criminal romp: Brad Pitt (War Machine, The Lost City, Bullet Train) and George Clooney (The Midnight Sky, Ticket to Paradise, IF). Any time those two are on the screen together, it tends to be gold. I love their screen chemistry. Their friendship helps elevate the quality of their work – even though these characters seem to be rivals in Wolfs. I can't wait to see how it all plays out.
 
3 - The Wild Robot (9/27)
 
 
Director: Chris Sanders
Writer: Chris Sanders, Peter Brown
Based On: the book of the same name by Peter Brown
Actors: Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor, Bill Nighy, Stephanie Hsu, Matt Berry, Ving Rhames, Mark Hamill, Catherine O'Hara, Boone Storm, Alexandra Novelle, Raphael Alejandro, Paul-Mikél Williams, Eddie Park, Dee Bradley Baker, Randy Thom, Avrielle Corti, Keston John, Max Mittelman, Piotr Michael, Alessandro Beghi, Tiago Martinez, Becca Last, Madelyn Turpin, Kayleigh Rayne, Isabelle Tupin, Beckett Blomberg, Damon Fung, King Moore, Collin Erker 
Genre: Family, Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi
Rated: PG
Length: 1h 41min
 
IMDb Blurb: After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.
 
I have been dying for this movie to actually hit screens for what feels like forever. I saw the trailer for the first time ahead of an in-theater movie, if I'm remembering correctly. I just don't recall which movie it was. But it feels like years ago. Now it's finally here.
 
The story for The Wild Robot looks heartwarming (if occasionally tearjerking) and sweet. I want to know what happens with the stranded robot and their new animal friends.
 
I'm also curious as to how much speaking line interaction there will be, considering the star power involved with the cast. This doesn't seem to be entirely focused on a single robot with only a few lines. The cast listing suggests there's far more involved with that, and I want to know how that plays out too.
 
2 - The 4:30 Movie (9/13)
 
 
Director: Kevin Smith
Writer: Kevin Smith
Actors: Genesis Rodriguez, Sam Richardson, Justin Long, Diedrich Bader, Jason Lee, Adam Pally, Kate Micucci, Ken Jeong, Rachel Dratch, Harley Quinn Smith, Method Man, Nicholas Cirillo, Siena Agudong, Betty Aberlin, Austin Zajur, Evelyn Giovine, Logic, Michelle Santiago, Reed Northrup, Aaron Shuf, Morgan Bluestein, Benjamin Read
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Rated: R
Length: 1h 28min
 
Metacritic Blurb: In the summer of 1986, three sixteen-year-old friends spend their Saturdays sneaking into movies at the local cineplex. When one of the guys invites the girl of his dreams to see an R-rated film, all hilarity breaks loose, as a self-important theater manager (Ken Jeong) and teen rivalries interfere with his best-laid plans.
 
It's Kevin fucking Smith (Cop Out, Jay and Silent Bob Reboot, Clearks III). That's generally reason enough to watch a movie for me. Though, there are other members of his Askewniverse crew among the cast, as well as a handful of other well-known actors.
 
Ken Jeong (The Hangover, Fool's Paradise, My Spy: The Eternal City) is another big draw for me with this movie. He's hilarious, and my family and I watch a lot of the productions he's been in and have a lot of fun with it.
 
This also feels a little nostalgic for me. It's not just the young dating plans going awry, or even the movie-hopping part of the plot. I worked in an AMC movie theater as my high school and college job. I loved those years and look back on them fondly. So while this film's protagonists are teens and at least one of the antagonists seems to be theater staff, it still resonates for me in that sweet spot of “remember when.”
 
1 - Bettlejuice Beetlejuice (9/6)
 
 
Director: Tim Burton
Writers: Alfred Gough, Miles Millar, Seth Grahame-Smith, Michael McDowell, Larry Wilson
Actors: Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, Jenna Ortega, Justin Theroux, Willem Dafoe, Monica Bellucci, Arthur Conti, Nick Kellington, Santiago Cabrera, Burn Gorman, Danny DeVito, Sami Slimane, Amy Nuttall, Mark Heenehan, Charlie Hopkinson, Liv Spencer, Skylar Park, Matthew Lyons, Jane Leaney, David Ayres, Sophie Holland, Walles Hamonde, Max Pemberton, Rebecca O'Mara, Adam Speers, Daryl Kwan, Sean Verre, Noah Mendes, Bea Svistunenko, Filipe Cates
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Rated: PG-13
Length: 1h 44min
 
IMDb Blurb: After a family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's life is turned upside down when her teenage daughter, Astrid, accidentally opens the portal to the Afterlife.
 
Do I really need to explain this one? This has to be the biggest DUH ever... but I'll still give three points.
 
Tim Burton (Alice in Wonderland, Dark Shadows, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children) is a mad genius and I'll watch damn near anything he does.
 
The original Beetlejuice (1988) has a fond place in my heart from when I was younger (like 10, so a hot minute ago) and I'd always wondered what a sequel would look like. That was back in a time where you just didn't expect every movie to have a sequel potential, though. We got 9999 sequels to horror franchises, but not much else. So the fact that this is happening at all is amazing.
 
The cast. Plain and simple, if anyone other than Michael Keaton (Batman, The Trial of the Chicago 7, Knox Goes Away) tried to put on the crazy hair and striped suit, I wouldn't watch. The fact that Keaton is back is a major draw for this movie. A whole generation now knows Winona Ryder (A Scanner Darkly, Star Trek, Destinatiuon Wedding) for Stranger Things (2016-). Before that, and before even Edward Scissorhands (1990) and Heathers (1988), Rider was brilliant in Beetlejuice. That was my introduction to her. I also love that Catherine O'Hara (Frankenweenie, Schitt's Creek, Elemental) is back..
 
I think I was doing internal cartwheels when they announced that Jenna Ortega (Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous, Scream VI, Wednesday) would be part of this sequel as Lydia Deetz's daughter. She's perfect for the role. I'm also excited that Willem Dafoe (Nightmare Alley, Inside, Poor Things), Burn Gorman (Torchwood, Pacific Rim, Enola Holmes), and Danny DeVito (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Haunted Mansion, Migration) are on board, though I'm not sure what their roles are about yet – and I don't want to. I want to go in blind, in that regard and be surprised.
 
I will be watching Beetlejuice Beetlejuice with my family (or without if I have to) as soon as I physically possibly can.
Movies to Look out For
According to Selina
Bagman .20
The Front Room .19
Omni Loop .18
Clawfoot .17
A Different Man .16
Last Straw .15
Amber Alert .14
Believer .13
Succubus .12
Subservience .11
Never Let Go .10
The Critic .9
Long Gone Heroes .8
The Substance .7
The Killer's Game .6
Uglies .5
Speak No Evil .4
The 4:30 Movie .3
Lee .2
Bettlejuice Beetlejuice .1

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