With the summer season over what movie are you excited see this fall and winter season? Perhaps Ralph: Breaks the Internet the long-awaited sequel that seems to be this generation's Roger Rabbit. Micheal Myers back on a murder spree in Halloween, Benedict Cumberbatch as the mean one himself Mr. Grinch or the Freddie Mercury biopic Bohemian Rhapsody. In any case here are ten movie that I can't wait to watch. 10). Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindlewald(Nov. 16)
Looks like Warner Bros, is hoping for another fantasy franchise with five of these movies planned! Will lightning strike twice as it did with Harry Potter? To early to tell, but we will see. Eddie Redmayne is back as Newt Scamander and so is Johnny Depp as Gellert Grindelwald, the villain he defeated in the last film. Along with some familiar allies, a young Albus Dumbledore played by Jude Law joins the group as Grindelwald begins his perilous plight on the muggle and wizarding world.
9). Bumblebee (Dec.21)
To put it delicately, the live action Transformer movies stink. There is potential for these to be dumb and fun instead of just being just being dumb. With Micheal Bay out of the picture and Travis Knight, director of Kubo and the Two Strings taking over, the trailer is already showing promise of a Transformer movie done right. It has John Cena in it, so it can't be that bad. Right?
8). A Star is Born (Oct. 5)
The biggest shock isn't not that this is the third remake, nor is it Bradley Cooper in his directorial debut and having some impressive singing chops. It's seeing Lady Gaga not wearing her wacky outfits and looking so normal and beautiful. I'll be surprised if this doesn't turn out like Moonstruck of seeing a popular singer earn critical acting acclaim.
7). First Man (Oct. 12)
Ryan Gosling as an astronaut and from the director of La La Land? Hearing that sentence made me laugh but boy did the trailer prove me wrong. The story of the first man on the moon is already garnering awards buzz and Neil Armstrong himself is showing positive feedback. Perhaps this movie may indeed have the right stuff. 6). The Public (TBA)
The movie recently premiered at the TIFF film festival and the reception has been welcoming. From the looks of it seems to have the same tone as Emilio Estevez's last film The Way, as a calm and feel-good drama. As someone who is familiar in the library workplace, I can say that I am really curious to to see how it will be portrayed in cinema.
5). Green Book (Nov. 21)
I love it when filmmakers try something new, case in point Peter Farrelly. Known for co-directing raunchy comedies with his brother Bob on such hits like Dumb and Dumber, it's sequel Dumb and Dumber To, and There is Something About Mary, his his first solo outing is a biopic/ road trip about an Italian American played by Viggo Mortensen being the driver of an African American pianist played by Mahershalla Ali during the 1960's. You have my attention. 4). Aquaman (Dec. 14)
Continuing the trend giving independent filmmakers a chance to direct a superhero blockbuster, we have James Wan, known for his work in horror, travels under the sea in the latest of the DC Extended Universe. Not only do we witness the origins of Arthur Curry aka Aquaman, we also see what happened to the underwater warrior after the events of Justice League as trouble is brewing back in his home-world of Atlantis.
3). Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (Dec. 14)
Of the remaining animated movies left this year, this is the one I'm excited for. As much as I love superhero movies like Iron Man and Spider-Man 2, you can't really call them fun for the whole family due to its violent or sometimes risque content. Just seeing this trailer reminds of the superhero cartoons I grew up watching, many of which I dare say are better than any live-action movie.
2). Mary Poppins Returns (Dec. 19)
I almost forgot this was coming out. While many are concerned about this sequel, I am actually looking forward to this. While I did find the original charming I never saw it as a masterpiece in my book. Among the excitement meter is seeing traditional animation combined with live-action just like the first film, Lin-Manuel Miranda in one of the lead roles and Dick Van Dyke, the only returning cast member but in a semi-different role.
1). Roma (TBA)
I finally did it, I sold my soul to Netflix. Why? Because its the only way to watch the newest movie from Alfonso Cuaron, director of my favorite sci-fi movie Gravity. Cuaron heads back to his roots with a story taking place in Mexico during the 1970's. Filmed entirely in Spanish and in black and white, this promises to be an exciting must-watch. And the best part, you get to watch it from the comfort of your home.
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