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Let’s be real, we’re all here for Blade Runner.
BLADE RUNNER 2049
(October 6th)
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When I heard that a sequel to Ridley
Scott’s sci-fi masterpiece Blade Runner
had been announced, I was (rightly) skeptical—and so was just about everyone
else, for the record. But the more I learn about Blade Runner 2049, the giddier my inner film-school nerd becomes. First,
the director is visionary Denis Villeneuve, the man behind 2015’s Sicario and last year’s Arrival, both of which were well
received. Combine his talent with visually stunning trailers and
through-the-roof early reviews, and we might just have the recipe for something
really special.
Watch the trailer here.
THE MOUNTAIN BETWEEN US
(October 6th)
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The premise is fairly simple: two
strangers survive a plane crash and must survive together in the harsh winter
wilderness. That’s a potentially exciting idea, sure, but if those two
strangers are Kate Winslet and Idris Elba? Most definitely. The Mountain Between Us might not be the
most sophisticated of movies, but survivalist-type adventures usually bring
their own set of edge-of-your-seat thrills, so expect this one to impress when
it hits theaters this weekend.
Watch the trailer here.
MARSHALL
(October 13th)
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Marshall follows famous African American
lawyer (and eventual Supreme Court justice) Thurgood Marshall as a young
attorney defending a black man accused of raping a white woman. I’m always intrigued
by an immersive biopic/historical fiction piece, so I have high hopes for Marshall. If you’re not already sold—which
you should be—the movie also boasts a promising cast, with rising star Chadwick
Boseman (Marvel’s upcoming Black Panther,
Jackie Robinson biopic 42) in the
lead role and the always entertaining Josh Gad (Olaf from Frozen) as an insurance lawyer working on the case. Interestingly enough,
Kate Hudson also appears as the accuser, Eleanor Strubing.
Watch the trailer here.
THE FOREIGNER
(October 13th)
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Have you ever wished you could see Taken but with Jackie Chan instead of
Liam Neeson? The Foreigner is here to
fill that hole in your heart. Now, strictly speaking, there’s no kidnapped child
here, but the idea is basically the same: older guy goes on a bloody
revenge-streak, violence and mayhem ensue. What a time to be alive.
Watch the trailer here.
JUNGLE
(October 20th)
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There are two survival stories on the
list this month. Jungle stars Daniel
Radcliffe as Israeli Yossi Ghinsberg, who survived for three weeks lost in the
Amazon in 1981. All cards on the table, this movie could totally suck, but I
think it has potential to be a really exciting (and perhaps psychologically
demanding) thriller. If for no other reason, you should give it a try to see
Daniel continue to broaden his post-Harry Potter career. He’s a strong actor
who doesn’t mind taking risks (see Swiss
Army Man), so I’m rooting for him—and Jungle—to
succeed.
Watch the trailer here.
THE SNOWMAN
(October 20th)
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The Snowman is an upcoming crime thriller
about the re-emergence of a shadowy serial killer of the same name. Trailers
for the film look very creepy (and maybe a wee bit silly), with the killer
leaving a series of icy bodies and taunting notes to the police in his/her
wake. The marketing plays up the mystery angle, almost giving off a Gone Girl/Girl on the Train-type vibe. To seal the deal, there’s a lot of
talent in front of and behind the camera for The Snowman, including director Tomas Alfredson, Michael
Fassbender, Rebecca Ferguson, Val Kilmer, Toby Jones, and J. K. Simmons.
Watch the trailer here.
SUBURBICON
(October 27th)
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George Clooney directs Suburbicon, the latest from famous
screenwriters/directors Joel and Ethan Coen. Starring such heavyweights as Matt
Damon, Julianne Moore, and Oscar Isaac, Suburbicon
promises a delightful mix of quirky humor and crime drama (hearkening back to
the Coen brother’s 1996 masterpiece, Fargo).
I’m not 100% solid on Suburbicon just
yet, but anytime the Coen brothers show up it will definitely be worth taking
notice.
Watch the trailer here.
HONORABLE MENTION:
HAZE
(October 13th)
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Haze is an indie, mockumentary drama
about the intense pressures and high-stakes world of fraternity hazing. The
movie follows a young freshman who chooses to rush even after hazing claims a
life on his campus. If that wasn’t enough, Haze
bills itself as a retelling of an ancient Greek myth, which lends itself to
some interesting observations between two “Greek” cultures. It looks like the
movie has gotten some decent buzz in domestic film festivals, but I could see
this one going either way. And with a very limited release schedule planned so
far, it will probably be a while before mainstream audiences have a chance to
get their hands on it and decide for themselves.
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