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Ralph Fiennes in Conclave

“Conclave” Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Isabella Rossellini

Edward Berger directed Conclave, written for the screen by Peter Straughan, based on Robert Harris’s bestseller.

The story follows one of the most secretive and ancient events: the selection of a new Pope.

John Lithgow stars as Cardinal Tremblay, a Focus Features release. Credit: Philippe Antonello/Focus Features ©2024 All Rights Reserved.

Cardinal Lawrence, played by Ralph Fiennes, has taken over the secretive process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. The Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders gather from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls. Here, Lawrence finds himself at the center of a conspiracy and discovers a secret that could shake the very foundation of the Church.

Isabella Rossellini stars as Sister Agnes a Focus Features release. Credit: Courtesy of Focus Features. © 2024 All Rights Reserved.

The stellar cast includes Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Isabella Rossellini, Carlos Diehz and Lucian Msamati.

Berger directed the highly acclaimed film All Quiet on the Western Front.

“The Menu” Trailers, Featurette, Clips and Images

Written by Will Tracy and Seth Riess and directed by Mark Mylod, The Menu follows a couple, played by Anya Taylor-Joy and Nicholas Hoult. They travel to a coastal island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef, played by Ralph Fiennes, has prepared a great menu with a few shocking surprises.

The cast of the film THE MENU. Photo by Eric Zachanowich. Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. © 2022 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Mylod is a British film and television director and executive producer. Entourage, Game of Thrones and Succession are some of his best works on television.

Joining the couple are three young, already inebriated tech brothers, Bryce and Dave, an older wealthy couple and repeat clients, Anne and Richard, renowned restaurant critic Lillian Bloom and her slavish magazine editor Ted, and a famous middle-aged movie star with his assistant Felicity.

With the immaculately dressed front-of-house staff led by general Elsa, the evening unfolds with increasing tension at each of the guest tables as secrets are revealed and unexpected courses are served. With wild and violent events occurring, Slowik’s motivation begins to rattle the diners as it becomes increasingly apparent that his elaborate menu is designed to catalyze a shocking finale.

Unparalleled “No Time to Die” Posters and Trailer

Daniel Craig is back as 007, James Bond.

Director Cary Joji Fukunaga led the production of the 25th James Bond movie by filming where it all began, GoldenEye in Jamaica, where Ian Fleming created James Bond stories, including Dr. No and Live And Let Die locations shot. Daniel Craig returns for his fifth film as Ian Fleming’s James Bond 007. 

The production confirmed the returning cast, Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris, Rory Kinnear, Léa Seydoux, Ben Whishaw, Jeffrey Wright, and introducing Ana de Armas, Dali Benssalah, David Dencik, Lashana Lynch, Billy Magnussen, and Rami Malek.

Bond has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica. His peace is short-lived when his old friend Felix Leiter from the CIA turns up asking for help.

No Time to Die
Pandemic Caused So Many Posters and Release Date Changes
The new poster looks the same as the old one. Look closer “Only in Theaters” is added and “2021” is taken out.

The mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist turns out to be far more treacherous than expected, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology. 

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The 007 production plans also to film in the U.K., and on location in London, Italy, and Norway.

Listen to Billie Eilish sing the them song to No Time to Die.
Billie Eilish

I am very excited that Billie Eilish will sing the theme song for No Time To Die. I wonder if she is working closely with Hans Zimmerman. Eilish said, “It feels crazy to be a part of this in every way. To be able to score the theme song on a film that is part of such a legendary series is a huge honor. James Bond is the coolest film franchise ever to exist. I’m still in shock.”

The Sizzle Reel below is short and offers a perspective of Craig’s role as James Bond.

Astonishingly Entertaining “Dolittle” Trailers and Posters

Watch Robert Downey Jr master Dr, Dolittle
Rex Harrison and Eddie Murphy played the beloved Dr. Dolittle before this production with Robert Downey Jr.

Written and directed by Stephen Gaghan, based on the story by Thomas Shepherd, Dolittle excites one of literature’s most enduring characters and stories in an expressive remake of the classic tale of the man who talks to animals, Dr. John Dolittle, played by Robert Downey Jr.

The movie is available on Prime and wherever DVDs and Blu-rays are sold.

After losing his wife seven years earlier, Dolittle becomes eccentric but a famed doctor and veterinarian of Queen Victoria’s England. He hermits himself away behind the high walls of Dolittle Manor with only his menagerie of exotic animals for company.

But when the young queen, played by Jessie Buckley, falls gravely ill, a reluctant Dolittle set sails on a grand adventure to a mythical island in search of a cure, recovering his wit and courage as he crosses old adversaries and discovers fascinating creatures.

The doctor is accompanied on his journey by a young, self-appointed apprentice, played by Harry Collett. Joining the doctor are a loud circle of animal friends, including an anxious gorilla, voiced by Rami Malek, an enthusiastic but bird-brained duck, spoken by Octavia Spencer, a bickering duo of a cynical ostrich, voiced by Kumail Nanjiani, and an upbeat polar bear, voiced by John Cena, and a headstrong parrot, voiced by Emma Thompson, who serves as Dolittle’s most esteemed advisor and confidante.

The movie also stars Antonio Banderas, Michael Sheen, Jim Broadbent. It features additional voice performances from Marion Cotillard, Frances de la Tour, Carmen Ejogo, Ralph Fiennes, Selena Gomez, Tom Holland, and Craig Robinson.

The next trailer offers more information about the movie, and it seems more entertaining.

Promising and Exciting “The King’s Man” Trailers, Clips

Directed by Matthew Vaughn, The King’s Man unfolds a story with a collection of history’s worst tyrants and criminal masterminds. They gather, plotting a war to wipe out millions. Then, one man must race against time to stop them.

The movie is about the discovery of the origins of the very first independent intelligence agency.  

A stellar cast, but they are not all shown in the poster.

Vaughn contributed to the screenplay with five other writers. Vaughn directed the first two Kingsman movies.

The movie has an impressive cast, including Ralph Fiennes, Gemma Arterton, Rhys Ifans, Matthew Goode, Tom Hollander, and Harris Dickinson.

The second trailer is not as riveting as I’d like it. The story happens during the first World War, and the music sounds contemporary and harsh. Matthew Goode also stars in the movie, but there are no images of him in the trailer or poster. But, it explains why he had such a small part in Downton Abbey.

The next trailer shows a funny, wild, and crazy movie that is pure entertainment.

Nice piece to remind us about the movie.

“Schindler’s List” 25th Anniversary Remastered Trailer and Poster

I just watched this movie with my daughter about three weeks ago when Schindler’s List became available on Amazon Prime—my daughter’s first time seeing the movie. She loved it. I don’t blame her because I loved it just as much as I did the first time, or perhaps more.

Now, the stark, black-and-white movie is being remastered to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the movie directed by Steven Spielberg. I am sure Spielberg views this movie as one of the most significant endeavors in cinema history. The re-release of the movie with picture and sound digitally remastered includes 4K, Dolby Cinema, and Dolby Atmos. The commemorative continues with a limited theatrical engagement on December 7, 2018, in theaters across the United States and Canada. Universal Studios meticulously restored the movie from the original film negative in pristine high definition and supervised by Spielberg.

The only color in the movie is the little girl with a red coat. A symbol of Shindler’s connection and realization of his necessity to save the lives of Jews is his only desire to build pots and pans.

Winner of seven Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director, this fantastic true story follows the enigmatic Oskar Schindler, played by Liam Neeson, who personally saved the lives of more than 1,100 Jews during the Holocaust.

So many stories are told about the Holocaust. Stories about brave people like Schindler are the triumph. Schindler made a difference for those who survived one of the darkest chapters in human history.

Schindler’s List is an overwhelming story about a man who learned to change his flamboyant lifestyle and take the courage and faith to be strong enough to save the lives of Jews.

Some highlights of technical and artistic achievement are composer John Williams, screenwriter Steven Zaillian, and director of photography Janusz Kaminski, including art directors Allan Starski and Ewa Braun and editor Michael Kahn.

The cast alone is impressive, including Ben Kingsley, Ralph Fiennes, Caroline Goodall, Jonathan Sagalle, and Embeth Davidtz.

Whether you sat in the dark theater and watched this movie, on your flat TV screen at home, or not at all, watch this trailer and see if you do not shed a tear for the visual and musical impact.

“The Batman Lego” Movie

Directed by Chris McKay, the release of The Batman Lego Movie is proving that Legos are still in the saucy spirit of fun and a worldwide phenomenon, the self-described leading man of that ensemble – Lego Batman – stars in his own big-screen adventure.

But big changes are brewing in Gotham, and if he wants to save the city from the Joker’s hostile takeover, Batman may have to drop the lone vigilante thing, try to work with others, and maybe, just maybe, learn to lighten up. Batman, lighten up? It’s hard to imagine.

The voices starring in this movie are Will Arnett, Zach Galifianakis, Michael Cera, Rosario Dawson, and Ralph Fiennes.

Here are some clips, enjoy!