It’s early August, the days are slowly becoming shorter and soon the summer movie season will soon come to end. My summer wrap up will be the subject of another blog. Right now I’m looking forward to the cooler remaining months of the year and what wonders will be released.
Let’s jump to the big release first, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. I’m two sided about this one. The biggest disappointment, beyond the mediocre trailer, is that J. J. Abrams is returning to the directors chair. While enjoyable, The Force Awakens, was reheated leftovers. It fun to watch but didn’t do a lot for me. Rain Johnson’s The Last Jedi, however, was an incredible piece of work and has been the best of the latest Star Wars flicks. I’m also a bit burnt out on this franchise. After all this is the fifth film since 2015. On the other hand it is Star Wars and excitement will set in.
Looking at other sci-fi releases, the Tommy Lee Jones and Brad Pitt team up, Ad Astra, looks intriguing.
I’m a fan of Will Smith and am looking forward to seeing him team up with director Ang Lee in October’s Gemini Man.
Linda Hamilton is returning to the Terminator franchise and why wouldn’t I look forward to that?
Harriet and Ford V Ferrari both look like the Oscar bait that I am look forward to. I’ll be there for both. Plus the ensemble mystery/comedy Knives Out could be good as well.
Thanksgiving will also see the release of the action flick 21 Bridges. YAY!
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is also coming out. I like Tom Hanks but he doesn’t nail Mr Rogers voice and that though me off. I’ll still see it though. What else am I going to do at the end of November? Thanksgiving?
Finally the WW1 flick 1917 is being released in December. Sam Mendes (Road to Perdition, Skyfall) is a great director and it looks like he has crafted an interesting looking war film.
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