Monthly Archives: September 2024

Wanda at her best in Where's Wanda?

“Where’s Wanda?” Trailer and Image

Apple TV, episodic, foreign
Where's Wanda?

Apple TV says that Where’s Wanda? is their first Geman-language series. It’s a dark comedy that follows Dedo and Carlotta Klatt as they desperately try to locate their missing 17-year-old daughter, Wanda.

Wanda disappeared months ago without a trace. The police fail to find her, and the family takes matters into their own hands. They obtain surveillance devices with the help of their tech-savvy son, Ole.

They even disguise themselves as employees of an electrical company so that they can bug their neighborhood and half their suburb. They want to find out what goes on behind closed doors. None of their neighbors are who they pretend to be.

“Killer Heat” Trailer, Poster and Images

based on a book, drama, mystery, ,
Killrt Heat

Philippe Lacôte directed a thrilling, contemporary mystery in the classic noir style. 

Killer Heat follows private eye Nick Bali, played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt, an American expat in Greece who is hired to investigate the supposed accidental death of young shipping magnate Leo Vardakis, played by Richard Madden, on the island of Crete. Madden also plays the living twin brother, Elias.

killer heat with Richard madden

The victim’s sister-in-law, played by Shailene Woodley, doesn’t believe the official police report. But what exactly happened to Leo, and why?

Despite the sun-drenched beauty of its exotic Mediterranean locale, Nick finds darkness at every turn: where the rich and powerful Vardakis family rule like gods, where jealousies run deep, and anyone could be a suspect.

The Killer Heat storyline comes from Jo Nesbø’s short story The Jealousy Man. Clare Holman is part of the supporting cast.

summer of violence

“Summer of Violence” Trailer, Clips, Poster and Storyline

drama

Nicki Micheaux wrote, produced and directed Summer of Violence, set against the gritty backdrop of Denver’s notorious summer of violence in 1993.

The story follows Naomi, played by Kasey Ineza, a determined college graduate who rejects law school to pursue her passion for poetry. This decision puts her at odds with her traditional parents.

As violence engulfs her city and tragedy strikes close to home, Naomi channels her creativity into uniting her fractured community. With a raw, emotional journey that explores the power of art in the face of adversity, Summer of Violence is a gripping tale of resilience and self-discovery.

The production company says that audiences will feel captivated by Naomi’s struggle, moved by her courage, and inspired by her quest for purpose in a world torn apart by fear and loss.

This film is an interesting blend of heartache and hope, offering a story and an experience that resonates deeply with today’s audience.

The supporting cast includes Jahking Guillory, Pedro Correa, Damon Gupton, Madhulika Krishnan and Stelio Savante.

House of Spoils

Blumhouse “House of Spoils” Starring Ariana DeBose

horror, on Amazon, , , ,

Blumhouse is at it again with their next horror movie, House of Spoils.

Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle Krudy co-directed the film, which follows an ambitious chef played by Ariana DeBose.

Prime Video House of Spoils

She opens a restaurant on a remote estate where she battles kitchen chaos, crushing self-doubts… and a haunting presence who threatens to sabotage her at every turn.

“Superboys of Malegaon” Trailer, Poster and Images

Bollywood, comedy, drama, foreign movie, on Amazon

Superboys of Malegaon is a film based on the life of Nasir Shaikh, an amateur filmmaker from Malegaon. The town’s residents look to Bollywood cinema for a much-needed escape from daily drudgery.

Nasir gets inspired to make a film for the people of Malegaon, by the people of Malegaon.

He bands his ragtag group of friends to bring his vision to life, giving the town a fresh lease of life.

The film is a poignant yet uplifting reflection on filmmaking and friendship—and what happens when those two worlds collide.

Wolf Man from Blumhouse

“Wolf Man” Trailer, Poster and Storyline

horror, thriller, , ,

Billed as a thriller and directed by Leigh Whannell, Wolf Man, Christopher Abbott stars as Blake, a San Francisco husband and father, who inherits his remote childhood home in rural Oregon after his father vanishes and is presumed dead.

With his marriage to his high-powered wife, Charlotte, played by Julia Garner, experiencing burnout, Blake persuades Charlotte to take a break from the city and visit the property with their young daughter, Ginger, played by Matlida Firth.

But as the family approaches the farmhouse in the dead of night, they’re attacked by an unseen animal and, in a desperate escape, barricade themselves inside the home as the creature stalks the perimeter.

However, as the night continues, Blake behaves strangely, transforming into something unrecognizable. Charlotte will be forced to decide whether the terror within their house is more lethal than the danger without.

Other films directed by Leigh Whannell:

The Invisible Man

SAW

SAW II

Insidious: The Last Key

The last of the sea women

“The Last of the Sea Women” Trailer and Poster

Apple TV, documentary, foreign movie

Sue Kim directed the documentary The Last of the Sea Women. It tells the story of an extraordinary band of feisty grandmother warriors who wage a spirited battle against vast oceanic threats.

Often called real-life mermaids, the haenyeo divers of South Korea’s Jeju Island are renowned for centuries of diving to the ocean floor — without oxygen — to harvest seafood for their livelihood. Today, with most haenyeo in their 60s, 70s and 80s, their traditions and way of life are in imminent danger.

But these fierce, funny, hardworking women refuse to give an inch, aided by a younger generation’s fight to revive their ancestral lifestyle through social media. Peering into what drives haenyeo young and old, this moving documentary zeroes in on their tight-knit friendships, savvy independence and infectious sense of empowerment.

The story unfolds into an uplifting tale of women taking on world powers to protect their beloved ocean and inspire a new generation.

Nickel Boys

“Nickel Boys” Trailer and Poster

based on a book, drama
Nickel Boys

RaMell Ross directed Nickel Boys, written by Ross and Joslyn Barnes. Based on the book The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead, the story follows Elwood Curtis, played by Ethan Herisse, whose college dream shatters alongside a two-lane Florida highway.

Bearing the brunt of an innocent misstep, he’s sentenced to the netherworld of Nickel Academy, a brutal reformatory sunk deep in the Jim Crow South.

He encounters another ward, the seen-it-all Turner, played by Brandon Wilson. The two Black teens strike up an alliance: Turner dispensing fundamental tips for survival, Elwood clinging to his optimistic worldview.

Brandon Wilson stars as Turner and Ethan Herisse as Elwood in director RaMell Ross’ NICKEL BOYS from Orion Pictures.
Photo credit: L. Kasimu Harris
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Backdropped by the burgeoning Civil Rights Movement, Elwood and Turner’s existence appears worlds away from Rev. Martin Luther King’s burnished oratory. Despite Nickel’s brutality, Elwood strives to hold onto his humanity, awakening a new vision for Turner.

a minecraft movie

“A Minecraft Movie” Trailer, Images and Poster

action, adventure, based on video game, children movies, family movies, fantasy, kid movies,
minecraft movie poster

Based on the 2011 video game, welcome to the world of Minecraft, where creativity doesn’t just help you craft.

Directed by Jared Hess, the story follows the premise that creativity is essential to one’s survival!

Four misfits—Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison, played by Jason Momoa, Henry, played by Sebastian Eugene Hansen, Natalie, played by Emma Myers, and Dawn, played by Danielle Brooks—find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination.

To return home, they’ll have to master this world (and protect it from evil things like Piglins and Zombies, too) while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve, played by Jack Black. Together, their adventure will challenge all five to be bold and reconnect with the qualities that make each of them uniquely creative…the skills they need to thrive in the real world.

Other films directed by Jared Hess

Thelma the Unicorn

Napoleon Dynamite

Nacho Libre

Gentlemen Broncos

nightbitch

“Nightbitch” Trailer, Posters and Images

comedy, drama, , , , , , ,
Amy Adams in Nightbitch

Amy Adams plays a woman who pauses her career to become a stay-at-home mom, but soon, her new domesticity takes a surreal turn.

Marielle Heller directs the awkward film, which has a supporting cast that includes Scoot McNairy, Arleigh Patrick Snowden, Emmett James Snowden, Zoë Chao, Mary Holland, Archana Rajan and Jessica Harper.

Other films by Heller:

The Diary of a Teenage Girl

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

Can You Ever Forgive Me?