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“Peter Five Eight” Quiet Town Filled With Secrets

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Michael Zaiko Hall wrote and directed Peter Five Eight. The story follows a charismatic man in black, played by Kevin Spacey, an assassin with no conscience.

At the behest of his shadowy boss, played by Jake Weber, Peter uncovers the truth about the seemingly glamorous real estate agent named Sam, played by Jet Jandreau.

Set in a small mountain community, Peter focuses on Brenda, played by Rebecca De Mornay. He is searching for information. It reveals that Sam is an unhinged alcoholic with a dark secret.

With a stylistic noir theme, the psychological tension, crime, and mystery reveal that not everyone is on the up and up. The film leans on stylish noir themes of corruption, betrayal, and suspense that drive the story forward.

“All the Money in the World” Christopher Plummer Interview with Ridley Scott And Trailers

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Directed by Ridley Scott, All the Money in the World follows the kidnapping of 16-year-old John Paul Getty III, played by Charlie Plummer, and the desperate attempt by his devoted mother Gail, played by Michelle Williams to convince his billionaire grandfather, played by Kevin Spacey, to pay the ransom.

Getty Sr. refuses, and Gail attempts to sway him as her son’s captors become increasingly volatile and brutal. With her son’s life in the balance, Gail and Getty’s advisor, played by Mark Wahlberg, become unlikely allies in the race against time that ultimately reveals the true and lasting value of love over money.

Watching the movie’s trailer, the acting is superb and the story will drive the movie. I didn’t even recognize Spacey, which is awesome. It looks like he is truly playing a different role than is usual tough guy image.  Michelle Williams as the distraught mother is brilliant. I am sensing Mark Walberg is in a career-defining role.

Oscar nomination for Christopher Plummer with Ridley Scott.

The story is straight from the headlines and based on a true story. All the Money in the World looks like a winner.

Edgar Wright Directed “Baby Driver”

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Directed by Edgar Wright, Baby Driver follows a talented young getaway driver, played by Ansel Elgort, who I adored in The Fault in Our Stars, who relies on the beat of his soundtrack to be the best in the game.

The Soundtrack

When he meets the girl of his dreams, played by Lily James, Baby sees a chance to ditch his criminal life and make a clean getaway. But after being coerced into working for a crime boss, played by Kevin Spacey, he must face the music when a doomed heist threatens his life, love, and freedom.

Themes and Tone

The film blends crime, romance, and high-speed action with a brilliant soundtrack. The story follows Baby’s struggle to escape his unlawful past, safeguard the people he loves, and find an everyday life with the woman he loves.

Here is another poster, and I like this one better because it shows the stellar cast, and the movie is available on Amazon.