Directed by Peter Berg, Mile 22 seems to be about an operative group trying to get a fugitive out of a country and into America. Mark Wahlberg is the main character that we follow and appears to be narrating the movie trailer.
Not much information about the movie is available. Berg is an actor turned director. His credits include two recent films shot with Mark Wahlberg. Patriots Day and Deepwater Horizonare both based on true stories of actual tragedies in America.
Mile 22 also stars John Malkovich, Lauren Cohan, Iko Uwais, and Ronda Rousey.
Co-directed by Dexter Fletcher and Bryan Singer, Oscar-nominated Bohemian Rhapsody is a movie I am ecstatic I saw in a movie theater. The band’s songs will rock you about somebody to love. The film is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen.
The final trailer shows how spectacular the film is. It reveals why I am so impressed with this movie—as corny as it is, tears, tears, and tears.
Queen fans around the world united as the movie won awards. Here is an interview with two of the band members. Do you recognize them?
The title, Bohemian Rhapsody, is the band’s song that revolutionized the music industry in the late 1970s. Lead singer Freddie Mercury, played by Rami Malek, wrote the song, mixing rock and classical music, which was unheard of then. The song hit the top of all the music charts and praised Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys and notable music publications.
If you are unfamiliar with the band’s music, stream it now on Amazon or Spotify. Queen’s music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet. Their music is more than upbeat. The tunes take you into the stratosphere of life. Freddie Mercury’s song raises your tone. You can’t help but get up and dance as you hear Queen’s music.
The movie follows the band’s spectacular rise through their recognizable songs and innovative sound—the band struggles because Mercury’s lifestyle spiraled downwards and lost to oblivion.
But, the movie shines on the triumphant reunion on the eve of Live Aid, where Mercury, facing a life-threatening illness, leads the band in one of the most outstanding performances in the history of rock music.
To this day, the band’s legacy shines like a family, inspiring fans, dreamers, and music lovers with the availability of streaming music forever.
Singer’s breakout movie The Usual Suspects in 1995 set the pace for a productive career directing X-Men movies, Superman, and Valkyrie. Fletcher is known more for his acting career which began in the late 1970s. He’s been in movies like Three Musketeers, Kick-Ass, and Stardust. He has also been in many episodic television shows and is easily recognizable.
The movie’s casting includes Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton, Gwilym Lee, Ben Hardy, Joseph Mazzello, Aiden Gillen, Tom Hollander, and Mike Myers.
The movie clip shows their hard work, and the outcome is brilliant.
The second movie trailer shows us more about the story behind Queen. I hope you find it as fulfilling as I do – excellent music.
The movie trailer will rock you, and you will recognize some popular tones.
Rami Malek, winner as best actor in a motion picture drama for “Bohemian Rhapsody” with Makeup Artist Jan Sewell
I interviewed the movie’s makeup and hair designer, Jan Sewell, who is amazing. “They completely shoot out of sequence. I have to write down all the continuity. So if they jump around, I know, what everybody looks like. I write down in the whole script what everybody should look like. And you know, based on your meetings with the director, producer, and actors, I know what they look like.”
The movie is now available as streaming, Blu-ray, or DVD. I am getting my copy because this is a movie to own for any fan of Queen or Bohemian Rhapsody. The Blu-ray/DVD package offers an exclusive first look at the “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” performance not previously seen in theaters. The video includes side-by-side, scene-for-scene recreations next to Queen’s original Live Aid 1985 performance and interviews with Rami Malek, who plays Freddie Mercury. The clip showcases how the actual Live Aid performance influenced both the filmmakers and cast when recreating what many consider the most incredible live performance of all time.
Fans can experience the full version of “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” and an additional never-before-seen performance of “We Will Rock You.”
Bohemian Rhapsody received a Best Picture Oscar nomination and craft nominations, including Achievement in Film Editing, Sound Mixing, and Sound Editing.
“I am profoundly honored by this nomination on behalf of Bohemian Rhapsody. Working on this film has been a tremendous experience in paying proper tribute to the legend of Queen. I am thrilled the film has become such a phenomenon and grateful to the Academy for recognizing our work,” John Ottman / Achievement in film editing.
“We are deeply humbled by this nomination. It has been such an incredible experience working on Bohemian Rhapsody. All of us are overjoyed that the film has resonated with moviegoers everywhere. Queen’s music is timeless: ” Paul Massey, Tim Cavagin and John Casali / Achievement in sound mixing.
John Warhurst and Nina Hartstone won the Oscar for Achievement in Sound Editing. Massey, Cavagin, and Casali won, too, for sound mixing. I am excited that Rami Malek won the Oscar for Best Actor. He’s won his Golden Globe and SAG awards.
Co-written and directed by Spike Lee, BlacKkKlansman was formerly called Black Klansman. The movie is based on the book by Ron Stallworth called Black Klansman: Race, Hate, and the Undercover Investigation of a Lifetime. The true story is a memoir of Stallworth, played by John David Washington, being the first black officer in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In 1978, he went undercover to infiltrate the Ku Klux Klan.
The Stallworth and his partner, played by Adam Driver, penetrate into the Klan. They reach the highest levels and are able to stop a takeover of the city. During his undercover work, he even managed to disruption and stop several cross burnings and other activities of the disreputable hate group.
I watched the movie last night with my family. We were entertained and enlighted on the craziness of bigotry and injustices in the late 70s.
The fact that Jones won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, he wove a skillful story with talented actors playing real people in a messed up system.
Driver, as a non-practicing Jewish cop going undercover in the Ku Klux Klan, is a story in itself. Washington, as the Black man in a world of bigotry even in the police force, holds an even keel to the harshness of his culture.
Jones takes the movie further at the end with clips of contemporary riots in the South. Though I understand his purpose of these final clips, their congruity with the original story is not comforting.
The Blu-ray and DVD hit the street and is available for streaming. If you didn’t get a chance to see the movie yet, you can watch it in the comfort of your own home, and I recommend it.
The cast also includes Laura Harrier, Topher Grace, and Harry Bellefonte. Bellefonte’s seen is heartwrenching as he tells the story of the brutality of the South.
The movie clip shows the comedic undertones.
Interesting movie clip shows how Spike Lee directed a serious comedy. The poster above is silly as well. The movie trailer shows how the movie was filmed in a 1970s style. Obviously, it is a comedy with a strong message.
Written and directed by Fernando Leon de Aranoa and based on the book Loving Pablo, Hating Escobar by Virginia Vallejo, Loving Pablo follows Vallejo’s story about her relationship with Pablo Escobar. He happened to be one of the most powerful drug lords in Columbia. His terror and reign took Colombia down to utter chaos.
The movie brings husband and wife Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz together, which is a brilliant combination. Both are Oscar winners, and I know the acting will be excellent. Other cast members include Peter Sarsgaard, Julieth Restrepo, Maria Victoria Henao, David Valencia, David Ojalvo, and Giselle Da Silva.
Leon de Aranoa received accolades for his movie Mondays in the Sun. He is a Spanish director, and Loving Pablo is in English.
The movie trailer shows how the director captures Colombia’s culture. Viewers will need to keep this in mind as they watch the movie.
Directed by Kevin Connelly, Gotti stars John Travolta as John Gotti, Sr. and Kelly Preston as Vicky, Gotti’s wife. The movie follows the father and son, John Gotti, Jr. played by Spencer Lofranco. Gotti, Sr. lived and perished by the mob code of ethics. His son was raised to continue a life of crime. He decided to leave the mob and atone himself and the Gotti name.
The movie is an inside look at the Gotti family and Gotti, Sr. as the head of the Gambino crime family. The largest and most dominant crime organization in the country.
Kevin Connelly has a long list of acting credits from Entourage to The Notebook. He’s directed a few episodic television shows like Entourage and Unhappily Ever After. Gotti is his first major movie with megastars like Travolta and Preston.
The movie is written by both Lem Dobbs and Leo Rossi. Dobbs credits include The Company You Keep and Haywire. Rossi is also an actor with a long list of credits like Sinatra Club and Gotti, playing Bobby Boriello. As a writer, Rossi only has two other screenwriting credits.
The movie trailer and clip so Travolta at his best. His wife, Preston, holds her own as well. Both the trailer and clip so very little of Lofranco. I am sure more movie trailers and clips are on their way. Lofranco will get his chance to show his acting chops. Lofranco movie credits include Unbroken and King Cobra.
Directed by Rob King, Distorted follows a young couple, played by Christina Ricci and Brendan Fletcher. They decide to leave the hustle and bustle of city life to the rural, luxury life at The Pinnacle.
The Pinnacle is not all that it is cracked up to be. There is something horrifically fishy about the tenants and living conditions. Ricci’s character, Lauren, befriends an investigator, played by John Cusack. Together, they try to uncover a possible brainwashing conspiracy at The Pinnacle.
The movie trailer is good and tells us the story. Back in my mind, I am thinking horror and suspense, but the studio is calling the movie “electric thriller.” You be the judge and watch the movie trailer.
Based on a novel by Darcy Bell and co-written and directed by Paul Feig, A Simple Favor follows Stephanie, played by Anna Kendrick. She is a mommy vlogger seeking to discover the truth behind her best friend Emily’s, played by Blake Lively, sudden disappearance from their small town.
Feig directed Bridesmaids and is used to comedy, so this storyline is different for him. I can see by the way the trailer’s edited there are some humorous undertones.
I saw the movie through Amazon Prime and found it to be delightful. Kendrick pulls off the best part for her in a big way. The film starts off a bit rough with the peripheral characters, but once the movie gets into the meat of the story, it is fabulous. I am so glad I saw it. I highly recommend it.
The movie is now available on Blu-ray, DVD, and streaming. Now is the time to see the film if you haven’t yet, or you want to see it again.
The second trailer shows more of what the story is about the sharp cuts of Stephanie upset and doing so off the wall stuff means Emily has a dark side or both do.
Several different posters were released. The one to the right is the latest. I still like the one above with the question mark collage because it communicates the mystery of the story. It is clever with a 1960s theme. The one on the right seems playful. With that, the movie is supposed to be a mystery but playful.
I am amazed at who many posters the movie is generating. I still like the question mark poster the best. But, the one with the fan design is pretty cool, too.
This is called a specialty poster, which I like. I am thinking about embedding the poster before my YouTube interviews with the cast and crew of A Simple Favor.
Directed by Marc Turtletaub, Puzzle follows Agnes, whose life is a puzzle she is trying to assemble. If you watch the trailer, you will agree with me. The movie is a metaphor for putting one’s life in order by mastering jigsaw puzzles.
Agnes, played by Kelly Macdonald, does that same thing every day, and her family takes her for granted. She discovers a love for solving jigsaw puzzles. She finds a new world of solving jigsaw puzzles. Her self-esteem builds until her life unfolds in ways she could never have imagined.
The movie clip shows the similarities of each character, which explains why they are drawn to each other and puzzles.
The movie clip below says about what puzzles can do for a person.
Watch the trailer, and you will see a beautiful story unfold. Turteltaub directed Little Miss Sunshine,which launched his career and several others. The Puzzle looks like a sleeper hit.
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.
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.
Directed by Peter Berg, Mile 22 seems to be about an operative group trying to get a fugitive out of a country and into America. Mark Wahlberg is the main character that we follow and appears to be narrating the movie trailer.
