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“The Equalizer 2” Trailers, Poster, Extended Movie Clip

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Directed by Antoine Fuqua, Denzel Washington returns to his role in the first sequel of all Washington movies. The Equalizer 2 follows Robert McCall, played by Washington, as he continues to serve an unwavering justice for the ill-used and coerced.

This time around McCall applies justice for the death of someone very special in his life. How far will he go to make sure justice is served when that is someone he loves?

The movie also stars Pedro Pascal, Ashton Sanders, Bill Pullman, and Melissa Leo.

The studio marketing department did wonders with the movie poster. EQ2 and two side by side images of Washington’s face communicate so well.

The Equalizer franchise is based on a television series created by Michael Sloan and Richard Lindheim. The TV series starred Edward Woodward, who played retired espionage and intelligence officer with a cagey past. He applies his skills from his previous profession to apply justice to innocent people. People trapped in threatening situations with no recourse except the Equalizer.

Fuqua has worked with Washington before in the 2001 Oscar-winning movie Training Day.

The extended movie clip shows how the Equalizer, Washington, operates and predicts his movies.

The second trailer is entertaining in the sense of intensity. The movie is filled with action and sharp cuts by Fuqua’s direction. We can only hope for an awesome ending to satisfy our palate.

The movie trailer shows McCall applying his revenge as justice is served.  The little girl is so cute and adorable.

Absolutely Lowest But Good “Deadpool 2” Trailers and Poster

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Directed by David Leitch, Deadpool 2 arrives with cafeteria chef Wade Wilson or Deadpool, played by Ryan Reynolds. Wilson survived a near-fatal bovine attack, though it disfigured him, and he still is trying to make his dream come true, becoming Mayberry’s hottest bartender. While he is learning to cope with his lost sense of taste, he is still trying to add more spice to his life as he battles a sundry of squirrelly characters that make no sense.

Leitch directed Charlize Theron in the 2017 comedy-thriller Atomic Blonde, which I wrote about earlier. It seems he likes to direct movies that are not all that serious and have some over-the-top humor.

Josh Brolin also stars as Nathan Summers or Cable. He looks to be Deadpool’s nemesis. The trailers and clips below are crazy and weird, but that is how Deadpool movies play out on the screen, so enjoy them and try to figure out the storyline. I sure didn’t.

“Beast” Trailer, Movie Clip, and Poster

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Written and directed by Michael Pearce, very little is promoted about the movie Beast. The story follows a young woman named Moll, played by Jessie Buckley – an Irish singer and actress. Moll lives in an isolated community with her domineering family.  She meets a stranger named Pascal, played by Johnny Flynn – an English poet and musician.  It is rumored that Pascal is a ruthless murderer with reports of young girls being murdered and then buried.  Moll is torn between her family, the rumors, and Pascal’s true intentions.  Horror is written all over this movie.

The movie received five nominations from different film festivals such as Best Screenplay at the Miami Film Festival, Best First Feature at the London Film Festival, and Platform Prize for Michael Pearce at the Toronto Film Festival.

The movie trailer is nerve-wracking, suspenseful, and horrific. Toward the end of the movie trailer, another character is introduced but I can’t tell for sure Could this be the real murderer?

The movie clip shows her getting even with her mother.

Absolutely Lowest But Unsurpassed Destiny “Hotel Artemis” Trailer

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Written and directed by Drew Pearce, Hotel Artemis appears to be a black comedy. After watching the movie trailer, Jody Foster plays a nurse running a secret, members-only emergency room hospital. She mainly cares for criminals set in riot-torn, near-future Los Angeles.

Watching Foster in the movie trailer, I can tell it is science fiction, dark comedy, as she bumbles around talking about following the rules. Her character is not comely and looks weathered.

The movie includes several talented actors such as Sofia Boutella, Jeff Goldblum, Zachary Quinto, and Sterling K. Brown. All appear as a bunch of misfits. 

Drew Pearce credits include as executive producer of several televisions series like Damage Control and Lip Service. He received writer and screenplay credit, respectively, for Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation and Iron Man 3.

Jodie Foster shines in this movie clip, as she will throughout the movie. I bet she had a great time performing as the nurse—a role made for her.

Filled with clips of different scenes is a movie trailer that is not telling us much, and I hope to see more footage so I can share it with you.

“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” Posters, TV Spot, Trailers, Featurettes, Blu-ray & DVD

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Directed by J.A. Bayona, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, the new Jurassic Park installment has arrived. The story keeps to where the last movie ended, but it is four years later. The theme park and luxury resort Jurassic World is still destroyed by dinosaurs out of containment. Forsaken by humans, Isla Nublar is surviving with dinosaurs fending for themselves in the island jungles.

The island has an active volcano, now. Owen, played by Chris Pratt, and Claire, played by Bryce Dallas Howard, organize an operation to rescue the remaining dinosaurs from the dangers of the volcano, which is wiping them out.

If you are familiar with the former movie, Owen bonded with Blue, his lead raptor, he wants to find him because he is still missing in the wild. Claire developed an understanding and respect for these unique beasts. She makes her mission and hopes to save the ones that remain.

When Owen and Claire arrive on the unstable island, the lava rains down on their expedition. But, the worse is not the erupting volcano.  They uncover a conspiracy to return the whole planet to a terrifying order not seen since prehistoric times. The studios give us a hint if you look at the third poster real close. You will see the words “The Park is Gone.”

The production is boasting new breeds of dinosaurs with the favorites returning. Howard is a true actress and Pratt can hold his own as an action guy. Take a look at the movie trailer and see the coming spectacle for yourself.

Not only has Juan Antonio García Bayona directed the fifth installment of Jurassic Park, he is known as J.A. Bayona and is a Spanish director known for directing television commercials and music videos. He also directed horror movie The Orphanage and the drama The Impossible starring Naomi Watts, who was nominated for an Oscar, and Ewan McGregor.

The movie also stars Toby Jones, Ted Levine, Rafe Spall, BD Wong and Jeff Goldblum.

The Blu-ray, DVD, and online streaming are happening, so if you want to see the movie again or if you missed it in the movie theaters, now is your chance to own it or watch in the comfort of your home or on your device.

The movie trailer below shows us more about the story and what to expect when we see the movie. The kid’s reactions are great. I can’t wait to see their interviews and hear them talk about working in the movie.

The featurette below sets the pace of the movie and allows us to see where the story is going.  Bayona talks about shooting the scenes tightly so the suspense of what is happening is evident.

The movie trailer shows all the action and adventure you will experience in the movie theaters.

The TV spot is pretty cool to watch because it shows the grandeur of the CGI dinosaurs.

Alpha Trailers and Posters

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Directed by Albert Hughes, Alpha follows man’s best friend during the adventure set in the last Ice Age. The movie trailer looks fascinating, visually stunning. The story follows his first hunt with his tribe.

A young man is injured and must learn to survive alone in the wilderness. Reluctantly taming a lone wolf abandoned by its pack, the two discover that they can rely on each other. They help each other overcome dangers so they can find their way home before winter arrives.

The movie trailer explains what the story is about and the kids will love it. The newest poster is so awesome because it shows the period when this movie takes place.

The vignette discusses the importance of finding the right dog in order to create the perfect relationship between the boy and the dog.

 

“Mary Shelley” Trailer and Poster

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Co-written and directed by Haifaa Al Mansour, Mary Shelley tells the story of Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin, played by Elle Fanning. She is the author of the well-known Gothic novel “Frankenstein.”

Godwin goes through a fiery, tempestuous relationship with celebrated romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley, played by Douglas Booth. Both are outsiders constrained by polite society but bound by a natural chemistry and progressive ideas beyond their age and time.

Mary and Percy declare their love for each other, and much to her family’s horror, they run away together, joined by Mary’s half-sister Claire, played by Bel Powley.

A growing tension within their relationship builds during their stay at a friend’s house on Lake Geneva. The friend is Lord Byron, played by Tom Sturridge. Godwin conceives the idea of Frankenstein because all houseguests write a ghost story.

The author created an incredible character, which looms large in popular culture for centuries to come, but society at the time put little value on female authors. At age 18, Mary must challenge these preconceptions, protect her work and forge her identity.

Mansour is from Saudi Arabia and is the first female filmmaker in her country. Her work is controversial.

The movie trailer shows the love and tension between Mary and Percy. There are some quick references to Mary declaring authorship for “Frankenstein.”

“The Wife” Posters, Movie Clip, and Trailer

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Directed by Björn Runge and based on the bestseller by Meg Wolitzer,  The Wife stars Glen Close as the movie follows her contemplations as a wife – Joan Castleman. Joan questions her choices as she travels to Stockholm with her husband, played by Jonathan Pryce, where he is slated to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature.

Runge is from Sweden and is known for  Harry & Sonja when he received two Guldbagge awards for Best Director and Best Screenplay in 2003. He also received the Berlin Film Festival  Silver Bear and Der Blaue Engel Prize.

The movie trailer suggests her husband is not supportive of Joan as she has been supportive of him.  The final line in the trailer, “I am a king builder,” finalizes the overall premise of the story, which seems visceral, contemplative, and contemporary.

In this scene, undercurrents are rampant.  It makes me think how naive and blind some men can be.  Great scene!

This is a long clip, almost two minutes. It shows so much between all the characters and the story about the wife. Ironically, this scene feels endearing.

Christian Slater seems to play another writer or journalist who brings out Joan’s contemplations concerning her choices and her husband’s belittling and infidelity.

The movie clip below shows a wife who plays a big part in her husband winning the Nobel Prize.

“Under the Silver Lake” Trailer and Posters

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Written and directed by David Robert Mitchell, Under the Silver Lake follows a man named Sam, played by Andrew Garfield. He becomes obsessed with the strange circumstances of a billionaire mogul’s murder and the kidnapping of a girl named Sarah, played by Riley Keough, who is Sam’s new neighbor. Sam’s friend, played by Topher Grace, helps him with an investigation surrounding a missing woman – Sarah.

The movie appears to be a murder mystery and quirky with odd people in odd circumstances. Mitchell breakout movie was It Follows, a horror movie. Its world premiere was at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2014.

The Under the Silver Lake movie trailer is a bit choppy like the poster. The story seems intriguing because of the mysterious woman and the quirky people Sam comes across in his effort to solve the mystery.

 

“Adrift” Trailers, Movie Clips, Featurettes, and Posters

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Directed by Baltasar Kormakur, who directed 2 Guns starring Denzel Washington and Mark Walberg and has produced several movies, is an actor, is from Iceland, Adrift stars Shailene Woodley, who started in Fault in Our Stars, and Divergent films, and Sam Claflin, who starred in The Hunger Games.

The movie is based on a true story of carefree spirits with a love for adventure. They essentially two free spirits whose chance encounter leads them first to love and then to the dangers of a hurricane.

The story follows their early romance and a commitment as two enthusiastic sailors embark on a journey across the ocean. Tami Oldham, played by Woodley, and Richard Sharp, played by Claflin, had no idea they were in a straight line into one of the most catastrophic hurricanes in recorded history.

In the aftermath of the storm, Tami awakens to find Richard badly injured and their boat in ruins. With no hope for rescue, Tami must find the strength and determination to save herself and the only man she has ever loved.

Kormakur has tackled similar true stories about the spirit coming face to face with natural disasters and overcoming them or ending tragically.  The Deep won Kormakur awards in Iceland and Everest. Both of these movies he produced.

Adrift appears to be a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Watching the resilience of the human spirit and the transcendent power of love is the only hope imaginable.

The movie is scripted by Aaron Kandell, Jordan Kandell, and David Branson Smith.  Kandell twins worked together on Moana, and Branson has worked on episodic television such as Enlightened and the feature film Ingrid Goes West.

The Blu-ray and DVD are hitting the streets, so now is the time to see the movie again. Unless, you haven’t seen the movie, nows your chance to see what is so special about the movie.  With that, I am adding some movie clips and behind the scenes clips of the production.

I saw this movie on a flight from Tampa Bay to Denver. The acting was great and the movie seemed slow at times.  I did cry at one point toward the end realizing what this young woman went through to survive.  I think some of the audience missed the point of Richard’s spirit being on the boat helping her survive and navigate the boat to Hawaii.  The movie called him a mirage but it’s more than that if you read Tami’s book.

The second movie trailer is so much better. The music is exuberant and daunting.  You can get a feel for what Woodley’s character is going through.

The movie trailer is super intense and explains how you will be on the edge of your seat as you watch this movie.