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Actors:
Michiel Huisman, Teresa Palmer, Sam Reid, John Waters, Kerry
Armstrong, Richard Davies, Maeve Dermody, Remy Hii, Simone Kessell,
Mitchell Butel, Barry Quin, Zara Michales, Nancy Denis, Duncan Ragg,
Jessica Clarke, Jack Ellis
IMDb
Blurb: A man's life is derailed
when an ominous pattern of events repeats itself in exactly the same
manner every day, ending at precisely 2:22 p.m.
Cat’s
Point of View:
I've actually been dying to watch 2:22
ever since it released. Circumstances and timing just haven't fallen
into place with attention span to make it happen before right now. I
was excited that needing a thriller to fill a spot in our Killer
Countdown opened up an opportunity for me to finally watch.
On paper, 2:22 is an ambitious
story blending romance with some thrilling sci-fi, a dash of mystery,
a puzzle, and a question regarding fate and the nature of the
universe. Those might have been deeper concepts than anyone hoping
for an action-thriller would want, unfortunately. 2:22 doesn't
play out on the edge of your seat like that, though. It's more
romance and drama than the more action-oriented genres.
All the same, I actually really enjoyed
it. I like it when a movie makes me think, and I had a lot of fun
putting this puzzle together along with the characters. I appreciated
as each layer to the story settled in to create the bigger picture
revealed by the end. I was drawn in like a moth to flame.
Of course, it helped a lot that the
leads playing the couple in question are 2 actors who I really enjoy
– Teresa Palmer (Berlin Syndrome, A Discovery of Witches, The
Fall Guy) and Michiel Huisman (The Ottoman Lieutenant, The Red
Sea Diving Resort, Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire). They
had good chemistry in these roles and really sold their connection.
2:22 was so much more than that, though. The cinematography
was fabulous – there were several moments that were actually rather
breathtaking.
I imagine that this wasn't exactly what
audiences had in mind, however, when attending a summer thriller. The
pacing and the general ambiance of the movie, while great in this
context, wouldn't likely appeal to anyone seeking a summer
blockbuster popcorn flick.
If you enjoy this cast, a story laced
with an ethereal soundtrack, contemplation upon fate, and a light
time-centric concept then 2:22 might be up your alley. Just
don't expect fight choreography or anything like that. It's just not
that kind of movie. After a long day, this was a refreshing watch for
me. While 2:22 wasn't full of blood and gore, I felt it was,
in fact, killer.
Director: Drew
Garcia, Nathan Garcia Writer: Harris
Kauffman, David Altman, Edward Nakfoor, Howard Weinberger Actors: Cooper
Tomlinson, Julie Oliver-Touchstone, Kim Sandwich, Amelia Salazar, Patrick G.
Keenan, Jim Johnson, Leora Berry Genre: Adventure,
Family Rated: PG Length: Unknown IMDb Blurb: A trio of misfit middle schoolers band together to
investigate their small town’s mythic treasure, only to uncover a Halloween
curse. Treasure Trackersimmediately reminded me of The Goonies (1985). I love the idea of kids today growing up with some version of that same kind of story. It’s fun and nostalgic, and although it could never take the place of The Goonies for my generation, perhaps it could bring the same feelings to the next generation. Let’s hope.
19 – Piece
by Piece (10/11)
Director: Morgan
Neville Writer: Morgan
Neville, Oscar Vazquez, Aaron Wickenden, Jason Zeldes Actors: Pharrell
Williams, Morgan Neville, Kendrick Lamar, Gwen Stefani, Timbaland, Snoop Dogg,
Justin Timberlake, ItzKiff, Jay-Z, N.O.R.E., Daft Punk, Busta Rhymes, Pusha T,
Taaes2008, Aaron Wickenden Genre: Animation,
Musical, Biography Rated: PG Length: 1h
33min IMDb Blurb: A vibrant journey through the life of cultural icon
Pharrell Williams, told through the lens of LEGO animation. They made this documentary a
Lego movie. A LEGO MOVIE.
I’m not a huge fan of
documentaries. I’d rather watch my fantasies and read my facts. That said, you don’t have to be into documentaries to be interested in Piece
by Piece. I’m not even interested in Pharrell Williams, the person this
documentary is about, and it’s on my list.
There’s great music and Legos
involved. You really can’t go wrong.
18 – Salem’s
Lot (10/3)
Director: Gary
Dauberman Writer: Gary
Dauberman, Stephen King Actors: Lewis
Pullman, Spencer Treat Clark, Pilou Asbæk Genre: Horror,
Thriller Rated: R Length: 1h
53min IMDb Blurb: Author Ben Mears returns to his childhood home of
Jerusalem’s Lot in search of inspiration for his next book only to discover his
hometown is being preyed upon by a bloodthirsty vampire. I’ve never seen the original Salem’s
Lot (1979), nor have I read the book. So, I have no idea what’s going on in
the trailer, but it’s Stephen King (Pet Sematary, Carrie, Firestarter),
so I have a decent amount of faith. In most of the film, if not the ending.
17 – Conclave
(10/25)
Director: Edward
Berger Writer: Peter
Straughan, Robert Harris Actors: Ralph
Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow Genre: Thriller Rated: PG Length: 2h IMDb Blurb: When Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with leading one of
the world’s most secretive and ancient events, selecting a new Pope, he finds
himself at the center of a conspiracy that could shake the very foundation of
The Church. There’s an insane cast at
work here in a storyline I never thought I’d see. I imagine it will be more of a slow burn, but there are enough thrills to keep me completely absorbed, even in just the trailer. I can only imagine the direction of the full-length film.
16 – Smile 2
(10/18)
Director: Parker
Finn Writer: Parker
Finn Actors: Kyle
Gallner, Naomi Scott, Drew Barrymore, Peter Jacobson, Raúl Castillo Genre: Horror,
Mystery, Thriller Rated: R Length: 2h 12min IMDb Blurb: About to embark on a world tour, global pop
sensation Skye Riley begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and
inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and the pressures of
fame, Skye is forced to face her past. The first Smile (2022) was all right. I liked it fine, but Cat loved it. Admittedly, it stuck with me
more than I expected it to. Enough that a sequel makes sense to me
– depending on what they do with it.
It would be very simple for
the studio to release a cash grab that is exactly what the first one was and
still have an audience for it. I’m worried that’s what’s happening here. However, I can’t fully explain why without spoiling the first one. I will say that parts of the trailer seem to point the story in a direction that
the first one also went in, with little difference.
I hope that’s not what it is. I hope the trailer is just a creative way to make audiences think there’s little difference between the two movies.
15 – Memoir
of a Snail (10/25)
Director: Adam
Elliot Writer: Adam
Elliot Actors: Eric
Bana, Sarah Snook, Kodi Smit-McPhee Genre: Animation,
Drama Rated: R Length: 1h
34min IMDb Blurb: A bittersweet memoir of a melancholic woman called
Grace Pudel - a hoarder of snails, romance novels, and guinea-pigs. Stop-motion animation is not my favorite; it takes a lot to get me interested in it. In this
case, there’s a heartwarming story and a look at life through the eyes of
nostalgia. I’m in a season of my life where that hits home almost a little too
hard.
I love the quote that we can
only understand life backward but are forced to live it forward. That
makes sense to me on every level. Hearing it in the context of this trailer gave
me chills.
14 – White
Bird: A Wonder Story (10/4)
Director: Marc
Forster Writer: Mark
Bomback, R.J. Palacio Actors: Bryce
Gheisar, Priya Ghotane, Teagan Booth, Kevan Van Thompson, Helen Mirran, Laura
Hudeckova, Gillian Anderson, Ariella Glaser, Orlando Schwerdt Genre: Drama,
Family, War Rated: PG-13 Length: 2h IMDb Blurb: Struggling to fit in at his new school after being
expelled for his treatment of Auggie Pullman, Julian is visited by his
grandmother and is transformed by the story of her attempts to escape
Nazi-occupied France during World War II. There’s hopefulness in White Bird: A Wonder Story. It tugs at the heartstrings, not just because of the grandmother’s story but also because of the possibility of the boy being redeemed.
As much as I love a revenge
story, I am also a sucker for a good redemption. In this case, that redemption
comes from a story of how much hate there is in the world, which speaks to me on a cultural level as much as it does on a human level.
I’d have tissues ready for
this one.
13 – Terrifier
3 (10/11)
Director: Damien
Leone Writer: Damien
Leone Actors: Lauren
LaVera, David Howard Thornton, Jason Patric, Daniel Roebuck, Samantha Scaffidi,
Bryce Johnson, Bradley Stryker Genre: Holiday,
Horror Rated: Unrated Length: 2h
5min IMDb Blurb: Art the Clown is set to unleash chaos on the
unsuspecting residents of Miles County as they peacefully drift off to sleep on
Christmas Eve. Terrifier (2016) became an instant cult classic when it first
came out, which has spawned these sickening sequels. Sure, it features your
basic unkillable slasher type, but there’s more to Art the Clown than most of
the evil antagonists in slashers these days – and his kills are insane. For Halloween, there’s no excuse
to miss Terrifier 3.
12 – We Live
in Time (10/11)
Director: John
Crowley Writer: Nick
Payne Actors: Andrew
Garfield, Florence Pugh, Grace Delaney, Lee Braithwaite, Aoife Hinds, Adam
James, Douglas Hodge Genre: Drama,
Romance Rated: R Length: 1h
47min IMDb Blurb: An up-and-coming chef and a recent divorcée find
their lives forever changed when a chance encounter brings them together, in a
decade-spanning, deeply moving romance. It really wouldn’t have
mattered what this movie was. If you’re going to pair Florence Pugh (Marcella,
Dune: Part Two, Oppenheimer) and Andrew Garfield (Hacksaw Ridge, The
Amazing Spider-Man, Breathe) in a film, I’m going to have to go see it. The
two of them have excellent comedic timing and drama chops. I simply HAVE to see
what their chemistry is like. I have extremely high hopes for this romance.
11 – The
Silent Hour (10/11)
Director: Brad
Anderson Writer: Dan
Hall Actors: Mark
Strong, Joel Kinnaman, Mekhi Phifer, Michael Eklund, Sandra Mae Frank, Jonathan
Koensgen, Sean James Sutton Genre: Crime,
Thriller Rated: R Length: 1h
39min IMDb Blurb: A detective with hearing loss and a deaf witness to
a murder must lean on each other to outsmart killers they can’t hear coming
when cornered in an abandoned apartment block. I’m addicted to stories like
this one. The cop shows with action and mystery and semi-likable, but extremely
flawed, characters. In this case, the twist of deafness adds a whole lot to the
story. Communicating with the witness through sign language gives it another realm to work in.
I’m looking forward to seeing
what they do with it.
10 – Die
Alone (10/18)
Director: Lowell
Dean Writer: Lowell
Dean Actors: Frank
Grillo, Carrie-Anne Moss, Douglas Smith, Kimberly-Sue Murray, Steven Roy,
Jonathan Cherry, Amy Matysio Genre: Horror,
Thriller Rated: Unrated Length: 1h
31min IMDb Blurb: Tells the story of a young man who has amnesia. He
bands together with a rugged survivalist in a zombie-like outbreak to find his
girlfriend. Zombies are some of my
favorite horror creatures, and Die Alone looks like a solid
zombie flick. It even has the ever-ethereal Carrie-Anne Moss (The Matrix,
Memento, Wisting) in it. That’s not why I found myself interested in Die
Alone, though.
The design of the zombies
caught me.
There’s one moment in the
trailer where we get a shot of a zombie with plants growing out of his face. It’s
done very simply but so well that it looks brilliant. Like a
high-budget version of a movie I saw a few years back at a film festival, Brain
Freeze (2021). I loved Brain Freeze, so it’s a compliment coming
from me.
I’m very much looking forward
to this one.
9 – Venom:
The Last Dance (10/25)
Director: Kelly
Marcel Writer: Kelly
Marcel, Tom Hardy Actors: Tom Hardy,
Juno Temple, Alanna Ubach, Stephen Graham, Rhys Ifans, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Peggy
Lu Genre: Adventure,
Sci-Fi, Thriller Rated: Unrated Length: 1h
50min IMDb Blurb: Eddie and Venom are on the run. Hunted by both of
their worlds and with the net closing in, the duo are forced into a devastating
decision that will bring the curtains down on Venom and Eddie’s last dance. Here’s the obligatory hero
(even if he is an anti-hero) movie of the month.
Venom is not my favorite of the hero movies that have
taken over, but it’s certainly not the worst. I find them enjoyable enough. Tom
Hardy (Inception, The Dark Knight Rises, Mad Max: Fury Road) also does a great job as the titular character. It won’t be a
thinker, but Venom: The Last Dance will undoubtedly be fun. I don’t know
about you, but I like fun.
8 – Woman of
the Hour (10/11)
Director: Anna
Kendrick Writer: Ian
McDonald Actors: Anna
Kendrick, Daniel Zovatto, Tony Hale, Nicolette Robinson, Pete Holmes, Autumn
Best, Kathryn Gallagher, Kelley Jakle Genre: Crime,
Drama, Mystery Rated: Unrated Length: 1h
35min IMDb Blurb: Cheryl Bradshaw, a single woman looking for a suitor
on a hit 1970s TV show, chooses charming bachelor Rodney Alcala, unaware that,
behind the man’s gentle facade, he hides a deadly secret. I’m unfamiliar with the true
story Woman of the Hour is based on, but I’m not surprised it is based
on one. I don’t think a woman on earth has been in the dating scene and hasn’t had some off experiences. Creepy moments that have made their
breathing speed up and their mind race. If they’re lucky, that’s all they’ve
had.
Match that with these dating
shows we keep getting, and you have to wonder how many women deal with both
combined.
A movie based off that one
terrifying bad date, and the dating show that led to it, is a great idea.
I’m also looking forward to
seeing how Anna Kendrick (Pitch Perfect, Up in the Air, Noelle) does as
a director. She one of those actors I would follow to any film, so I can’t wait
to see if that translates to her directing.
7 – Scarygirl
(10/4)
Director: Ricard
Cussó, Tania Vincent Writer: Craig
Behenna, Matt Everitt, Nathan Jurevicius, Cristin O’Carroll, Les Turner, Polly
Watkins Actors: Anna
Torv, Sam Neill, Liv Hewson, Remy Hii, Tim Minchin Genre: Animation,
Mystery, Sci-Fi Rated: PG Length: 1h
30min IMDb Blurb: As her world is shrouded in darkness, a young girl
must overcome her fears and travel to a mysterious city of light, save her
father from a dangerous scientist and prevent the destruction of her planet. This strange
animation style really speaks to me. I don’t get that awful uncanny valley
feeling, and it doesn’t go far enough that I’m sending gagging gifs back and
forth with Cat. It’s cute but still gives enough oddity for that sci-fi/horror
feel. It hits that sweet middle spot that’s just perfect, along the same lines
as Nightmare Before Christmas (1993).
The story is cute,
reminiscent of Jordan Peele’s (Nope, Get Out, Us) Wendell & Wild (2022).
I’m looking forward to seeing if it can live up to the movies it brings to
mind.
6 – V/H/S/Beyond
(10/4)
Director: Jay
Cheel, Jordan Downey, Christian Long, Justin Long, Justin Martinez, Virat Pal,
Kate Siegel Writer: Evan
Dickson, Jordan Downey, Mike Flanagan, Christian Long, Justin Long, Justin
Martinez, Virat Pal, Kevin Stewart, Benjamin A. Turner Actors: Various Genre: Horror Rated: Unrated Length: 1h
54min IMDb Blurb: Six bloodcurdling tapes unleash horror in a sci-fi
inspired hell landscape, pushing the boundaries of fear and suspense. The V/H/S (2012) movie
series has a hold on my heart that I cannot fully explain. The past couple have
exceeded my expectations, too. I remain cautiously optimistic about what’s to
come. It seems like aliens are the theme for this turn in the anthology.
With people like Justin Long
(Lady of the Manor, The Real Stephen Blatt, Live Free or Die Hard) and
Mike Flanagan (Hush, Doctor Sleep, The Haunting of Hill House) involved
this time, it’s going to be out-of-this-world (terrible pun, terrible).
5 – Saturday
Night (10/11)
Director: Jason
Reitman Writer: Gil
Kenan, Jason Reitman Actors: Gabriel
LaBelle, Rachel Sennott, Cory Michael Smith, Ella Hunt, Dylan O’Brien, Emily
Fairn, Matt Wood, Lamorne Morris, Kim Matula, Finn Wolfhard Genre: Comedy,
Drama, History Rated: R Length: 1h
49min IMDb Blurb: At 11:30pm on October 11th, 1975, a ferocious troupe
of young comedians and writers changed television forever. Find out what
happened behind the scenes in the 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast
of Saturday Night Live. Saturday Night Live is one of those TV shows that everyone knows about and has seen—at least once. Its influence on pop culture is undeniable, so it was just a matter of time before someone made a movie explaining
how it came to be. I’m excited to see how that
first show went down and curious about how a newer generation of actors will represent the people I grew up laughing at. I’m a little confused
about Dylan O’Brien (The Maze Runner, Teen Wolf, The Outfit) as Dan
Aykroyd (Ghostbusters, Workin’ Moms, 50 First Dates), but open-minded.
He’s a good actor. He could pull it off. I think Ella Hunt (Anna and the
Apocalypse, Lady Chatterley’s Lover, Dickinson) will be a fantastic Gilda
Radner (The Last Detail, Haunted Honeymoon, The Woman in Red).
I hope writer/director Jason
Reitman (Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Demolition, Tully) does right by
the show.
4 – Brothers
(10/1)
Director: Max
Barbakow Writer: Macon
Blair, Etan Cohen Actors: Marisa
Tomei, Brendan Fraser, Josh Brolin, Peter Dinklage, Glenn Close, Devyn Dalton Genre: Action,
Comedy Rated: R Length: Unknown IMDb Blurb: Two criminal twin brothers, one trying to reform,
embark on a dangerous heist road trip. Facing legal troubles, gunfights, and
family drama, they must reconcile their differences before their mission leads
to self-destruction. How about this cast?
Marisa Tomei (My Cousin
Vinny, High Tide, Spider-Man: No Way Home), Brendan Fraser (The Mummy,
Doom Patrol, The Whale), Josh Brolin (No Country for Old Men, Avengers:
Endgame, Dune: Part Two), Glenn Close (The Wife, Guardians of the Galaxy,
Tehran) and Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones, The Hunger Games: The
Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, She Came to Me). Every name on that list
is a person I’d happily follow from project to project without caring what they’re
about. In this case, there’s a funny premise and an interesting concept.
Brothers is going to be hilarious. 3 – The
Platform 2 (10/4)
Director: Galder
Gaztelu-Urrutia Writer: Galder
Gaztelu-Urrutia, David Desola, Egoitz Moreno, Pedro Rivero Actors: Ken
Appledorn, Tadashi Ito, Óscar Jaenada, Hovik Keuchkerian, Antonia San Juan,
Milena Smit, Natalia Tena, Bastien Ughetto Genre: Horror,
Sci-Fi, Thriller Rated: Unrated Length: 1h
39min IMDb Blurb: A thrilling physical journey that allows an approach
to the darkness, where it is scary to look. It appeals to the viewer’s civil
responsibility and forces them to face the limits of their own solidarity. The first Platform (2019)
was incredible. I thought the concept was brilliant from the start, but the full
version of the movie was so much better than I could have expected.
I was a bit confused by some
of the faces I saw in the trailer for The Platform 2 just because of
the outcome of the first one, but I’m assuming that will all be explained in
the film. I can’t wait to see where they go with the story.
2 – A
Different Man (10/4)
Director: Aaron
Schimberg Writer: Aaron
Schimberg Actors: Sebastian
Stan, Renate Reinsve, Adam Pearson, Miles G. Jackson, Patrick Wang, Neal
Davidson Genre: Comedy,
Thriller Rated: R Length: 1h
52min IMDb Blurb: After undergoing facial-reconstructive surgery,
Edward becomes fixated on an actor in a stage production based on his former
life. A Different Man looked amazing immediately. Based on the trailer, it
felt fresh. There was something so undeniably interesting about watching
Sebastian Stan (Avengers: Endgame, Sharper, Pam & Tommy) try to come
to terms with the loss of this strange identity through the minute and thirty
seconds it was on screen. I’m more than willing to sit through a nearly 2-hour version. 1 – Joker:
Folie à Deux (10/4)
Director: Todd
Phillips Writer: Scott
Silver, Todd Phillips Actors: Joaquin
Phoenix, Zazie Beetz, Lady Gaga, Ken Leung, Catherine Keener, Brendan Gleeson,
Harry Lawtey, Steve Coogan Genre: Crime,
Drama, Musical, Thriller Rated: R Length: 2h
18min IMDb Blurb: Arthur Fleck is institutionalized at Arkham,
awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker. While struggling with his dual
identity, Arthur not only stumbles upon true love, but also finds the music
that’s always been inside him. I have been foaming at the
mouth, waiting for Joker’s (2019) sequel.
Joaquin Phoenix (Her, You
Were Never Really Here, C’mon C’mon) brought the Joker to life so realistically that thinking of arcs such as TheKilling Joke becomes terrifying. He made the Joker a real man, and that made him so much creepier. I
wondered how they would bring Harley Quinn to life with him.
Lady Gaga (A Star Is Born,
American Horror Story, Sin City: A Dame to Kill For) was a fantastic choice
for the part. She can bring in that insane, yet somewhat
child-like, personality that Harley is known for.
The fact that it’s a musical just
feels right to me.
Actors:
Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Hannah Waddingham,
Teresa Palmer, Stephanie Hsu, Winston Duke, Ben Knight, Matuse
Matuse, Adam Dunn, Zara Michales, Ioane Saula, Gregory J. Fryer,
Madeleine Wilson, Kalkidan China, Angela Nica Sullen, Di Smith, Megan
O'Connell, Jack Doherty, Tony Lynch, Georgia Nottage, David Collins,
Semu Filipo, Andrew Owen, Dan Reardon, Marky Lee Campbell, Chris
Matheson, Ben Gerrard, Lee Majors
IMDb
Blurb: A stuntman, fresh off an
almost career-ending accident, has to track down a missing movie
star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life
while still doing his day job. What could possibly go right?
Cat’s
Point of View:
Where do I even begin? Action movies
have been a life-long love of mine. I adore many genres, but action
always stays near the top of the list. If a movie can get my heart
beating faster from a vicarious adrenaline rush, I am all about it.
Dramatic action is also great, but comedic action also provides
amazingly entertaining and fun experiences. The Fall Guy was
one such movie.
I was eager to watch from the moment I
first saw the trailer for The Fall Guy – and it would have
been my #1 pick for May 2024's Top
20List if not for going head to head with a Ryan Reynolds
(Free Guy, IF, Deadpool & Wolverine)movie.
(Sorry The Fall Guy,
but can you blame me?)
I
haven't been able to make it to the theater to watch this production,
so I was excited to be able to share this experience at home with my
family through an On-Demand rental. Worth. Every. Penny.
We
laughed and enjoyed this thrill ride as it gave a live-action love
letter to the stunt profession. The story was fun and meta in a
movie-about-making-a-movie sort of way. The romance elements didn't
feel contrived, and (as expected) the stunt-work was unbelievably
awesome. Seriously though, this movie actually, legitimately set a
GuinnessWorld Record during
production.
Ryan
Gosling (La La Land, The
Gray Man, Barbie) was a
fantastic choice to play Colt Seavers. The
Fall Guy has been in
development for well over a decade and many leading men have come and
gone from this film while still “at the drawing board.” I think
the end-product we got was just right and highlighted Gosling's
talent with multiple genres with the action sequences, his comedic
timing and marvelous banter, as well as the spark of the romance
angle. Emily Blunt (A
Quiet Place, Oppenheimer, IF)
is one of my favorite leading ladies, as well. Their chemistry was
great and it was a treat to see her in a movie where she got to let
loose a bit more than the usual dramatic performances we see her in.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Tenet,
The King's Man, Bullet Train)
was also phenomenal as the AWOL actor, Tom Ryder, who Gosling's
Seavers has to track down in order to save the movie they're working
on. It was inherently easy to believe that Gosling could fit as a
double for Taylor-Johnson. There are more reasons he works well with
this story, but I don't want to slip into spoilers. I can say that he
was responsible for one of the most hilarious Easter Eggs ever.
The
whole production was stacked with talent, really. Of course, with a
movie about stunt performers, you'd expect the stunt-work to be well
done. I was not disappointed. There were some absolutely bonkers
stunts within The Fall
Guy. I love that this
film pushes them into the spotlight, as they're often overlooked
because of the background nature of what they do. I think the Academy
Awards alleged excuse that giving the Stunts category Oscars would
make an already long show too much longer is rather lame. These
performers can make or break a whole movie and deserve more of the
fanfare when things go right. I digress...
The
rest of the core production team were nothing to sneeze at, either.
Director David Leitch (Atomic
Blonde, Deadpool 2, Bullet Train)
has been firing on all cylinders of late and I think he's really hit
his sweet spot with the action-comedy blend. Further, I think that
Drew Pearce (Mission
Impossible - Rogue Nation, Hotel Artemis, Fast & Furious
Presents: Hobbs & Shaw)
did a great job in adapting the concept from The
Fall Guy (1981-1986) TV
series. While I don't remember watching that particular show when I
was younger, its original writer and creator, Glen A.
Larson(1937-2014), was responsible for creating and/or writing some
of my favorite shows of all time such as: Battlestar
Galactica (1978-1979),
Buck Rogers in the 25th
Century (1979-1981),
Knight Rider (1982-1986),
and Magnum P.I.
(1980-1988).
While
a sequel has not yet been confirmed, there's quite a lot of material
out there and available to draw from between the 112 episodes of the
series and the challenges of the modern stunt profession. I would
absolutely enjoy taking this ride for a second time or more.
My
family and I really had a lot of fun watching The
Fall Guy, and if these
genres, actors, or production team interest you then it will probably
be an entertaining experience for you too.
Rotten
Tomatoes Critic Score – 82%
Rotten
Tomatoes Audience Score –86%
Metascore
– 73%
Metacritic
User Score –
6.8/10
IMDB
Score –
6.9/10
Trust
the Dice: Cat’s Rating – 5/5
P.S.
- There
is a mid-credits scene with behind-the-scenes footage and a look at
the stunt-work done for the film as a tribute to the stunt community.
Director: Julian
Farino Writer: Joe
Barton, David Guggenheim Actors: Mark
Wahlberg, Halle Berry, J.K. Simmons, Mike Colter, Alice Lee, Jessica De Gouw,
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Jackie Earle Haley Genre: Action,
Comedy, Thriller Rated: PG-13 Length: 2h 13min IMDb Blurb: Mike, a down-to earth construction worker, is
thrust into the world of super spies and secret agents when his high school
sweetheart, Roxanne, recruits him on a high-stakes US intelligence mission. The Union looks like good turn-your-brain-off
fun. I doubt it’ll have much in the way of substance, but it should be cute,
funny, and full of action. Halle Berry (Kingsman: The Golden Circle, The
Call, X-Men: The Last Stand) and Mark Wahlberg (The Departed, Ted, Max
Payne) are both generally good actors, though Wahlberg can be a bit more sporadic than Berry. I still tend to find both performing reliably. If both actors bring their A-games, this could be a decent
flick. 19 – Borderlands
(8/9) Director: Eli
Roth Writer: Eli Roth,
Joe Crombie Actors: Cate
Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Edgar Ramírez, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ariana Greenblatt,
Florian Munteanu, Janina Gavankar, Jack Black, Benjamin Byron Davis, Olivier
Richters, Gina Gershon Genre: Action,
Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Thriller Rated: PG-13 Length: 1h 42min IMDb Blurb: Based on the best-selling videogame, this all-star
action-adventure follows a ragtag team of misfits on a mission to save a
missing girl who holds the key to unimaginable power. A decent cast is heading up this popular video game movie.
Of course, that’s the key phrase, isn’t it? “Video game movie.” We’ve got a
few good ones, some phenomenal video game TV adaptations… but the majority of
these films are not the best. I want to put it higher, but my optimism isn’t as elevated as
I’d like it to be. Eli Roth (Hostel, Death Wish, Grindhouse) directing
does make me a bit more hopeful. If someone were going to pull off Borderlands,
it would be him. 18 – Skincare (8/16) Director: Austin
Peters Writer: Sam
Freilich, Austin Peters, Deering Regan Actors: Nathan
Fillion, Elizabeth Banks, Lewis Pullman, Michaela Jaé (MJ) Rodriguez, John
Billingsley, Erik Palladino Genre: Thriller Rated: R Length: 1h 37min IMDb Blurb: Famed aesthetician Hope Goldman's skincare business
faces sabotage when rival Angel Vergara opens a boutique across the street.
Aided by friend Jordan, Hope seeks to uncover who's trying to ruin her
reputation. I’m unfamiliar with the true story Skincare is based
on. Because I don’t know what happened and who was held accountable (if
anyone), this film has a mystery aspect to it that’s really interesting. Most
mysteries involve some kind of murder, which doesn’t seem to be the case here. Of course, Skincare is labeled as a single-genre thriller, which means that it could wind up being much darker than is being portrayed. The trailer leans into the thrills a little but otherwise makes it seem a little cute and fluffy. It seems like there might be more comedy than most
single-genre thrillers. We’ll have to wait and see. 17 – Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In (8/9) Director: Soi
Cheang Writer: Kin-Yee
Au, Tai-Lee Chan, Li Jun, Kwan-Sin Shum, Yi Yu Actors: Louis
Koo, Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Richie Jen, Raymond Lam, Chun-Him Lau, Philip Ng, Tony
Tsz-Tung Wu, German Cheung Genre: Action,
Crime, Thriller Rated: R Length: 2h 6min IMDb Blurb: Follows troubled youth Chan Lok-kwun as he
accidentally enters the Walled City, discovers the order amidst its chaos, and
learns important life lessons along the way. I’m a huge fan of these gangland-style dystopian films. This
one brings to mind action scenes like those from Bullet Train (2022)
mixed with a setting from Dredd (2021). Both films that I absolutely
adored. Movies based on action graphic novels/mangas tend to have some
sick fight scenes. Especially if there’s a ballsy director at the helm. I’ll admit that I don’t know anything about Soi Cheang’s (Mad Fate, Limbo, Kill Zone 2) style. I’m hopeful that he’s got what it takes to
elevate Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In because it seems like the
kind of story that deserves attention. 16 – Duchess (8/9) Director: Neil
Marshall Writer: Neil
Marshall, Charlotte Kirk, Simon Farr Actors: Sean
Pertwee, Colm Meaney, Stephanie Beacham, Philip Winchester, Charlotte Kirk,
Colin Egglesfield, Yan Tual, Pau Poch, Hoji Fortuna, Mellissa Laycy Genre: Action,
Crime Rated: R Length: 1h 54min IMDb Blurb: Follows a tough, working-class, petty criminal who
morphs into an anti-heroine to be reckoned with in a murky underworld, in the
treacherous world of diamond smuggling. A good, solid revenge story with a ton of action and a
badass female lead is right up my alley. Cat is a fan of Charlotte Kirk (Ocean’s Eight, The Lair,
The Reckoning), the lead in this flick. I haven’t loved many of her films, but I have nothing against her acting style in general. Director Neil Marshall (Tales of Halloween, Game of Thrones, The Lair) is also hit or miss for me, but he did create The Descent (2005), which is a fantastic horror
film. So he definitely has greatness in him. I’m looking forward to Duchess. By the end, I hope to have a better idea of how I feel about Kirk and Marshall. 15 – The
Instigators (8/2) Director: Doug
Liman Writer: Chuck
MacLean, Casey Affleck Actors: Matt
Damon, Hong Chau, Casey Affleck, Jack Harlow, Alfred Molina, Michael Stuhlbarg,
Owen Earls, Natalie Carter, Ron Perlman, Rob Gronkowski, Toby Jones Genre: Action,
Comedy, Crime Rated: R Length: 1h 41min IMDb Blurb: Follows two robbers who must go on the run with the
help of one of their therapists after a theft doesn't go as planned. The Instigators looks hilarious. There’s something to
the idea of a therapist accompanying your basic action hero (or anti-hero) on
one of their excursions. There’s a lot of room for odd-couple behavior there,
and banter galore. We all know how I feel about banter. Matt Damon (IF, Oppenheimer, The Last Duel) is a good
choice for this part. I’m interested in Casey Affleck’s (Gerry, I’m Still
Here, Light of My Life) writing credit in The Instigators as well. He
has a decent track record, but I’m not familiar with any of his writing on a personal
level. Damon and an Affleck together, however, is usually cause for
celebration. 14 – The Supremes
at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat (8/23) Director: Tina
Mabry Writer: Gina
Prince-Bythewood, Tina Mabry, Edward Kelsey Moore Actors: Julian
McMahon, Sanaa Lathan, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Mekhi Phifer, Uzo Aduba, Tony
Winters, Craig Tate, Kadianne Whyte, Deja Dee Genre: Comedy,
Drama Rated: PG-13 Length: Unknown IMDb Blurb: Follows a trio of best friends known as "The
Supremes" who, for decades, has weathered life's storms together through
marriage and children, happiness and blues. The trailer for The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat
is so good that it makes me want to read the book the movie is based on. It
seems like a fantastic story about the ups and downs of life with good friends
by your side. That, along with the insane cast involved in this movie, makes it an absolute must-see. The name threw me off. I thought it was going to be
something much different than what it is. I wish it was called something else. Whatever the case, though, I’m going to have tissues
standing by when I watch. 13 – AfrAId (8/30) Director: Chris
Weitz Writer: Chris
Weitz Actors: David
Dastmalchian, Riki Lindhome, Katherine Waterston, Keith Carradine, John Cho,
Havana Rose Liu, Lukita Maxwell, Greg Hill, Ashley Romans, Ben Youcef, Isaac
Bae Genre: Horror,
Mystery, Sci-Fi Rated: PG-13 Length: 2h 3min IMDb Blurb: The Curtis' family is selected to test a new home
device: a digital assistant called AIA. AIA learns the family's behaviors and
begins to anticipate their needs. And she can make sure nothing - and no one -
gets in her family's way. A Disney movie called Smart House (1999) came out almost 30 years ago. It was a cute flick about a family moving
into a smart house that seemed like a dream. AfrAId is basically Smart House for adult
horror fans with a fun cast. John Cho (Star Trek, The Graduates, Cowboy
Bebop) is someone I look forward to seeing, and so is David Dastmalchian (Oppenheimer,
Dune: Part One, The Suicide Squad). There’s a lot of room for mischief and
fun with those kinds of actors in this kind of flick. They do well with horror,
but they also have fantastic comedic timing. I don’t think there’s much comedy
in AfrAId, but there are sci-fi elements. I believe that timing will translate over well. 12 – Mission:
Cross (8/9) Director: Lee
Myung Hoon Writer: Lee Myung
Hoon Actors: Jolene
Kim, Hwang Jung-min, Kim Joo-hun, Jeon Hye-jin, Yum Jung-ah, Jeong Man-sik Genre: Action,
Comedy, Crime Rated: Unrated Length: 1h 40min IMDb Blurb: In the ultimate test of marriage, an
agent-turned-househusband gets tangled in a perilous mission with his detective
wife, who's clueless about his past. I’ve seen a lot of American-made films like this. A former
assassin/spy getting tangled up in “one more job” with their layman spouse is
one of those comfort recipes I turn to when I need a simple,
no-thoughts-necessary film to turn to. For when life has gotten chaotic, and
there’s been no time to turn off. A little action, a little comedy… it very
rarely steers me wrong. I’ve never seen a Korean version of that recipe. If you’ve been following Trust the Dice for any length of
time, then you know I’m all in for Korean cinema. Mostly, what I’ve been
seeing, though, are horrors. I’m extremely interested in what this kind of
action/comedy looks like from a Korean perspective. 11 – Strange
Darling (8/23) Director: JT
Mollner Writer: JT
Mollner Actors: Willa
Fitzgerald, Kyle Gallner, Barbara Hershey, Ed Begley Jr., Steven Michael
Quezada, Madisen Beaty, Bianca A. Santos, Giovanni Ribisi Genre: Horror,
Romance, Thriller Rated: R Length: 1h 36min IMDb Blurb: Nothing is what it seems when a twisted one-night
stand spirals into a serial killer's vicious murder spree. This thriller looks so straightforward that I’m almost
positive there’s a twist. However, the trailer also conveys a harrowing feeling that makes me think it would be fine without one. Strange Darling is written and directed by JT Mollner
(Sugartown, The Red Room, Flowers in December), a master of shorts. His
full-length feature debut wasn’t the greatest thing in the world, but his short
films are amazing. If he learned from Outlaws and Angels (2016) than
this new full-length movie should be much better. I could not talk about this film without mentioning Kyle
Gallner (Scream, Smile, Red State). There are bigger names involved in Strange
Darling but not one of them draws me more than Gallner. He was amazing in The
Cleansing Hour (2019) – which is one of my favorite horror films I’ve seen
in the past few years. As simple as it was, it was outstanding. He’s part of
the reason why. I cannot wait to see him as the main antagonist here.
10 – My Penguin
Friend (8/16) Director: David
Schurmann Writer: Kristen
Lazarian, Paulina Lagudi Ulrich Actors: Jean
Reno, Adriana Barraza, Rochi Hernández, Nicolás Francella, Ellen C. Camp,
Alexia Moyano, Amanda Magalhães, Pedro Caetano Genre: Drama,
Family Rated: PG Length: 1h 37min IMDb Blurb: Inspired by a true story; an enchanting adventure
about a lost penguin rescued from an oil spill, who transforms the life of a
heartbroken fisherman. They soon become unlikely friends, so bonded that even
the vast ocean cannot divide them. The trailer for My Penguin Friend was so cute that I
got a little misty-eyed. Not only that, but I AM familiar with the true story
behind this film. I’m very interested in seeing a reenactment of what went down
between this penguin and the fisherman who befriended it. 9 – The Wasp (8/30) Director: Guillem
Morales Writer: Morgan
Lloyd Malcolm Actors: Naomie
Harris, Natalie Dormer, Dominic Allburn, Jack Morris, Leah Mondesir-Simmonds,
Rupert Holliday-Evans Genre: Thriller Rated: Unrated Length: Unknown IMDb Blurb: Follows Heather and Carla, they will meet after
having not spoken in years. Heather is about to present a very unexpected
proposition that could change their lives forever. The Wasp is an interesting take on the hired killer
idea. Instead of following someone hiring an established killer, they try to
hire someone they remember having an easy time mercy killing an animal when
they were younger. There are so many ways this flick could go. We could get a
serial killer origin story, have the person being solicited turn on the protagonist, or see a story where things go right, but there’s regret
and tension. Because I don’t know where The Wasp is going, I want
to see it even more. 8 – Rob Peace (8/16) Director: Chiwetel
Ejiofor Writer: Jeff
Hobbs, Chiwetel Ejiofor Actors: Jay Will,
Mary J. Blige, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Amila Cabello, Curt Morlaye, Caleb Eberhardt Genre: Biography,
Drama Rated: R Length: 1h 59min IMDb Blurb: Based on a true story, a brilliant young man puts
his bright future at risk to help his father. A lot of films are based on true stories this month. I’m not
familiar with most of them. Including this one. That said, I am more than
interested in seeing what it’s all about. That feeling of doing something wrong in order to help a
loved one is something a lot of people can commiserate with. I’m guessing this
particular story gets extreme, of course, but that relatability is going to
make Rob Peace an easy choice. Even for people who aren’t usually into
films like it. In addition, with Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave, Serenity, Doctor Strange) writing/directing and acting in Rob Peace, we’re sure to get a quality piece of work that will tell the story well. 7 – The Killer (8/23) Director: John
Woo Writer: Brian
Helgeland, Josh Campbell, Matt Stuecken, John Woo Actors: Nathalie Emmanuel,
Sam Worthington, Aurélia Agel, Omar Sy, Diana Silvers, Saïd Taghmaoui, Eric
Cantona, Hugo Diego Garcia, Nicolas Dozol Genre: Action Rated: R Length: Unknown IMDb Blurb: An assassin tries to make amends in an effort to
restore the sight of a beautiful young singer. John Woo (Red Cliff, Hostage, Mission: Impossible II)
is an absolutely legendary action director. I’ve seen a couple of his movies
stumble on script or plot, but when it comes to action, very few can beat him.
He knows how to get the heart pumping and the blood spraying. When he comes out
with a new film, action fans sit up and take notice. Nathalie Emmanuel (Furious 7, Maze Runner: The Scorch
Trials, Game of Thrones) is going to absolutely rock this part. She
embodied it in the trailer so much that I almost didn’t recognize her. I cannot wait to see how well this turns out. 6 – Blink Twice (8/23) Director: Zoë
Kravitz Writer: Zoë
Kravitz, E.T. Feigenbaum Actors: Naomi
Ackie, Channing Tatum, Alia Shawkat, Christian Slater, Simon Rex, Adria Arjona,
Haley Joel Osment, Liz Caribel, Levon Hawke, Trew Mullen, Geena Davis Genre: Dark
Comedy, Psychological Thriller, Mystery, Thriller Rated: R Length: 1h 42min IMDb Blurb: When tech billionaire, Slater King, meets cocktail
waitress, Frida, at his fundraising gala, he invites her to join him and his
friends on a dream vacation on his private island. As strange things start to
happen, Frida questions her reality. Blink Twice looks like a creepy psychological
thriller. I love my thrillers with a bit of, “Is this really happening?” I find
it’s the subgenre that takes the most amount of brainwork to really sus out
what’s going on. The endings have a wide range of options, too, so they’re more
difficult to predict. I’m excited to see Zoë Kravitz (The Batman, Kimi,
Divergent) put out her first full-length feature film as writer/director.
She’s been learning the business all her life, so she’s got a kind of
experience that most people wouldn’t. Channing Tatum (21 Jump Street, Foxcatcher, Deadpool
& Wolverine) took on a great air of creepiness for Blink Twice,
and he’s working alongside a fantastic roster of actors. I think this flick is
going to be a winner. 5 – Harold and
the Purple Crayon (8/2) Director: Carlos
Saldanha Writer: David
Guion, Michael Handelman, Crockett Johnson Actors: Zachary
Levi, Lil Rel Howery, Zooey Deschanel, Benjamon Bottani, Tanya Reynolds,
Jemaine Clement, Alfred Molina, Pete Gardner, Camille Guaty, Ravi Patel Genre: Animation,
Adventure, Comedy Rated: PG Length: 1h 32min IMDb Blurb: Inside of his book, adventurous Harold can make
anything come to life simply by drawing it. After he grows up and draws himself
off the book's pages and into the physical world, Harold finds he has a lot to
learn about real life. I love kid movies that explore the idea of imagination
becoming real or jumping into a place that supposedly only exists in the
imagination. Of course, my favorite of these movies is The Neverending Story (1984). For kids who grew up in difficult situations, imagination is often
one of their only comforts. A movie like Harold and the Purple Crayon goes a long
way with kids who lean on their imaginations for support. I’m mildly familiar with
the books (I have a 6-year-old), but seeing the same kind of idea brought into
the real world is something I think kids could enjoy a great deal. The line-up for Harold and the Purple Crayon elevates
the movie to a place where I think even adults could get into it. Zachary Levi
(Shazam!, American Underdog, Thor: Ragnarok) is a decent actor, and Lil
Rel Howery (Get Out, Free Guy, Eureka!) has the comedic timing of the
greats. Zooey Deschanel (New Girl, 500 Days of Summer, Our Idiot Brother)
is also an incredible comedic actor, and the only person better at narrating
than Alfred Molina (The Instigators, Spider-Man 2, The Forger) might
have been Morgan Freeman (Se7en, Million Dollar Baby, Now You See Me)
himself. I’m looking forward to seeing this flick. 4 – Jackpot! (8/15) Director: Paul
Feig Writer: Rob
Yescombe Actors: John
Cena, Awkwafina, Simu Liu, Seann William Scott, Rosanna Scotto, Murray Hill,
Becky Ann Baker, Holmes, Imani Love, Bobby Lee Genre: Action,
Comedy Rated: R Length: Unknown IMDb Blurb: In the near future, a 'Grand Lottery' has been
newly established in California - the catch: kill the winner before sundown to
legally claim their multi-billion dollar jackpot. I love everything about this trailer. It’s hilarious, the
plot feels unique, and the actors involved are all fantastic. John Cena (The
Suicide Squad, Bumblebee, Ricky Stanicky) and Awkwafina (Ocean’s Eight,
Crazy Rich Asians, Jumanji: The Next Level) together make for a hell of a
comedy team, while Cena and Simu Liu (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten
Rings, Barbie, Kim’s Convenience) are action superstars. In an
action/comedy like this – it’s a dream cast. I feel like the idea for Jackpot! could have been
born from one of those TikTok POV videos. I absolutely adore those things, and I
follow a lot of creators who do them. It’s where they take ridiculous “what ifs”
and make stories out of them. Things like: “what if there was a deadly game of
mother may I constantly ongoing?” (One of my favorites.) Jackpot! has
that “what if the lottery was deadly?” quality to it. I’m here for it. 3 – Trap (8/2) Director: M.
Night Shyamalan Writer: M. Night
Shyamalan Actors: Josh
Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, Saleka Shyamalan, Alison Pill, Hayley Mills, Jonathan
Langdon, Mark Bacolcol, Marnie McPhail, Kid Cudi, Russ, Marcia Bennett, Vanessa
Smythe, M. Night Shyamalan Genre: Crime,
Horror, Mystery Rated: PG-13 Length: 1h 45min IMDb Blurb: A father and his teen daughter attend a pop concert
only to realize they've entered the center of a dark and sinister event. I’m so enthralled by the premise of Trap that not
even M. Night Shyamalan (Knock at the Cabin, Split, Sixth Sense) writing
and directing can turn me off from it. I have no idea what kind of ridiculous
twist he’s going to put at the end, and I don’t care. I want to see the hell out
of this movie. I adore Josh Hartnett (Lucky Number Slevin, 30 Days of
Night, Black Hawk Down). He’s got a range that he didn’t receive a lot of
credit for when he was younger, but people are more on board these days. He can
do anything he’s offered. I cannot wait to see him as, presumably, a serial
killer stuck in a trap. It’s a new one for him, and he’s going to absolutely
kill it. (Pun semi-unintended.) 2 – Alien:
Romulus (8/16) Director: Fede
Alvarez Writer: Fede
Alvarez, Rodo Sayagues, Dan O’Bannon, Ronald Shusett Actors: Isabella
Meced, Cailee Spaeny, Archie Renaux, David Jonsson, Aileen Wu, Spike Fearn,
Robert Bobroczkyi Genre: Horror,
Sci-Fi, Thriller Rated: R Length: 1h 59min IMDb Blurb: While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space
station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most
terrifying life form in the universe. Alien (1979) is a horror/sci-fi staple. If you like
either genre, you likely love Alien. Not all of the sequels are up to
par, of course, but the design of the titular antagonist is one that’s firmly
engrained in pop culture. Alien: Romulus seems to be a return to the layout and
anxious, claustrophobic fear of the original. Some of the visuals are a little… questionable. Not in a low-budget kind of way, either. More in a hentai kind of
way. It makes everything feel that much more disturbing. 1 – The Crow (8/23) Director: Rupert
Sanders Writer: James O’Barr,
Zach Baylin, William Josef Schneider Actors: Bill
Skarsgård, FKA twigs, Danny Huston, Josette Simon, Laura Birn, Sami Bouajila, Karel
Dobrý, Jordan Bolger, Sebastian Orozco, David Bowles, Trigga Genre: Action,
Crime, Fantasy Rated: R Length: 1h 51min IMDb Blurb: In this modern re-imagining of the 1994 cult
classic, "The Crow," soulmates Eric and Shelly are brutally murdered.
Given a chance to save her, Eric must sacrifice himself and traverse the worlds
of the living and the dead, seeking revenge. I said it earlier, I love a good revenge story. The Crow
is one of those great vengeance plots that attract me. Of course, anyone who’s
seen the 1994 version is going to have trouble letting go of Brandon Lee’s (Rapid
Fire, Showdown in Little Tokyo, Legacy of Rage) Crow character. As good as The Crow (1994) was, it wasn’t even in its
final form when Brandon Lee died. It could have been even better. A lot of
people are very attached to that movie because of that. Bill
Skarsgård (It, Barbarian, John Wick: Chapter 4) has an uphill battle
ahead of him to get people to give him the kind of chance he deserves. I’m optimistic. The trailer looks great. Movies to Look Out For According to: Cat
