Fall Movies 2016
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I ran across an article in a local newspaper that listed "35 magical new films to see this season" by Scott A. Rosenberg
September 2 - The Light Between Oceans - Michael Fassbender &
Alicia Vikander
Yoga Hosers - comedy from Kevin Smith
9 - Sully - Tom Hanks
16 - Bridget Jones Diary - the saga continues, Oy Vey!
Blair Witch - ?
Snowden - Oliver Stone film with one of my favorite actors
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
23 - The Magnificent Seven - Denzel, who cares who else.
Training Day director Antoine Fuqua is helming.
Storks - don't know much about this movie
Queen of Katwe - Lupita Nyong'o is in it.
30 - Deepwater Horizon - Mark Wahlberg, meh.
Masterminds - comedy with Galifinakis, Kristen Wiig,
Jason Sudekis, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones. Wow!
Denial - based on a true story
Near the end of the month I'll list October's List of Fall movies.
SGG
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There was a page about upcoming movies on some site the other day, something about 30 or so movies coming out between now and the end of the year. I made a note of 7 of them.
The Dressmaker, 9/23: Apparently filmed in 2014 and released in Australia (where it was filmed) last year. Kate Winslet plays a woman who had left her hometown under mysterious circumstances when she was 10, ended up in Paris where she trained as a designer and dressmaker. She returns to Australia to learn the truth of the situation, and maybe exact revenge on those who shunned her as a child.
Deepwater Horizon, 9/30: Supposedly a fictional account of those on the oil rig when the disaster struck. Not that fond of Wahlberg, but I'll want to see it because of Gina Rodriguez.
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, 9/30: I'm hoping this will be Tim Burton's return to his early quirky work like Beetlejuice and Edward Scissorhands.
There weren't any October films in the article that piqued my interest, but a couple each from Nov. & Dec.
Hacksaw Ridge, 11/4: Mel Gibson's first directorial effort in more than 10 years. Andrew Garfield plays Desmond Doss, a Conscientious Objector and Army field medic who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Okinawa in WW2. Personal note: I'm a pacifist and was a Conscientious Objector too, trained as a medic at Ft. Sam Houston, but luckily never served in combat, which was surprising considering we were still involved in Vietnam at the time (1971-72).
Arrival, 11/11: Based on Ted Chiang's award-winning "Story of Your Life." Amy Adams plays a linguist recruited to attempt communication with an alien presence on Earth. Co-stars include Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker. It has screened at a few festivals and received rave reviews.
La La Land, 12/2: Ryan Gosling as a jazz pianist who falls for aspiring actress Emma Stone. I'm normally not that into musicals, but I like both stars, plus Tom Hanks went off script during an interview at Telluride, where he was supposed to be promoting Sully, but instead heaped massive praise on this film.
Passengers, 12/21: Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt are awakened prematurely from suspended animation, 60 years before their starship's arrival at a colony planet.
Even though all of these interest me, the only one I know for sure I will see in the theater is Arrival.
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Thanks EC,
You have, once again, come through. We may not always agree, but you always bring something to the table that's interesting.
Off the top of my head: *Arrival, saw a trailer in the theatre and was instantly piqued. Plus I've loved Amy Adams ever since Junebug (2005), the first movie I ever saw her in. Seriously want to marry her, could you help arrange that?
*Miss Peregine's: Tim Burton, Beetlejuice, Scissorhands - I'm there. Still
hopeful for a Beetlejuice sequel.
The Dressmaker sounds intriguing and I'm not a Wahlberg fan either; although
I did like The Fighter.
*The Passengers: I will follow JLaw just about anywhere, although I thought
Joy was a bit of a mess, I love how she works. Plus it's sci-fi.
Hacksaw Ridge: Saw the trailer on Saturday, almost immediately liked the story - not crazy about the trailer. Gibson back, this could be interesting.
I too was a Conscientious Objector during the Viet Nam war, still opposed
to war and killing. Mainly one exception, protecting another's life, especially kids.
I put an asterisk next to the one's I want to see in the theatre, somehow
it lends more magic to seeing it there. Just a different feel at home.
SGG
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Originally posted by ecgordon:
There was a page about upcoming movies on some site the other day, something about 30 or so movies coming out between now and the end of the year. I made a note of 7 of them.
The Dressmaker, 9/23: Apparently filmed in 2014 and released in Australia (where it was filmed) last year. Kate Winslet plays a woman who had left her hometown under mysterious circumstances when she was 10, ended up in Paris where she trained as a designer and dressmaker. She returns to Australia to learn the truth of the situation, and maybe exact revenge on those who shunned her as a child.
Deepwater Horizon, 9/30: Supposedly a fictional account of those on the oil rig when the disaster struck. Not that fond of Wahlberg, but I'll want to see it because of Gina Rodriguez.
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, 9/30: I'm hoping this will be Tim Burton's return to his early quirky work like Beetlejuice and Edward Scissorhands.
There weren't any October films in the article that piqued my interest, but a couple each from Nov. & Dec.
Hacksaw Ridge, 11/4: Mel Gibson's first directorial effort in more than 10 years. Andrew Garfield plays Desmond Doss, a Conscientious Objector and Army field medic who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Okinawa in WW2. Personal note: I'm a pacifist and was a Conscientious Objector too, trained as a medic at Ft. Sam Houston, but luckily never served in combat, which was surprising considering we were still involved in Vietnam at the time (1971-72).
Arrival, 11/11: Based on Ted Chiang's award-winning "Story of Your Life." Amy Adams plays a linguist recruited to attempt communication with an alien presence on Earth. Co-stars include Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker. It has screened at a few festivals and received rave reviews.
La La Land, 12/2: Ryan Gosling as a jazz pianist who falls for aspiring actress Emma Stone. I'm normally not that into musicals, but I like both stars, plus Tom Hanks went off script during an interview at Telluride, where he was supposed to be promoting Sully, but instead heaped massive praise on this film.
Passengers, 12/21: Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt are awakened prematurely from suspended animation, 60 years before their starship's arrival at a colony planet.
Even though all of these interest me, the only one I know for sure I will see in the theater is Arrival.
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Originally posted by SHINYGOODGUY:
I too was a Conscientious Objector during the Viet Nam war, still opposed
to war and killing. Mainly one exception, protecting another's life, especially kids.
What most don't understand about pacifism and conscientious objection is that it is not saying you will never, ever resort to physical force to solve a problem, just that you will endeavor to find other solutions first. Training to kill is absolutely out of the question. I respect other people that have the opposite opinion, since "conscience" is the operative word, and everyone has to make that decision for themselves.
Sorry to go off topic, but it is a subject close to my heart, even though I am aware there are many who think I should be ashamed to admit my conviction. It was the way I was taught at home by my father and at our church. He was drafted but declared as a CO, and was already serving in a Civilian Public Service camp in Arkansas by November, 1941, a month before Pearl Harbor. I suppose I owe even my existence to this fact, since he was introduced to my mother by her brother, who had worked with him in several camps during the war.
I had hoped to be declared 1-O by the selective service because of my family's history, but was only granted 1-AO status instead, which meant fit for service, but in a non-combat position. Since my draft lottery number was 18 there wasn't anyway I was going to get out of it except to refuse service, and maybe go to jail, or skip the country. I still haven't been to Canada, but I didn't want to be forced to visit by running out on my obligation. It was an interesting experience going through basic training and Medical Training with more than a hundred other COs. The regular army had a hard time figuring out how to deal with us.
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Originally posted by SHINYGOODGUY:
I ran across an article in a local newspaper that listed "35 magical new films to see this season" by Scott A. Rosenberg
September 23 - The Magnificent Seven - Denzel, who cares who else.
The womenfolk might care that Matt Bomer is in it.
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Originally posted by ecgordon:
Hacksaw Ridge, 11/4: Mel Gibson's first directorial effort in more than 10 years. Andrew Garfield plays Desmond Doss, a Conscientious Objector and Army field medic who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Okinawa in WW2.
Arrival, 11/11: Based on Ted Chiang's award-winning "Story of Your Life." Amy Adams plays a linguist recruited to attempt communication with an alien presence on Earth. Co-stars include Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker. It has screened at a few festivals and received rave reviews.
Passengers, 12/21: Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt are awakened prematurely from suspended animation, 60 years before their starship's arrival at a colony planet.
These look interesting. Hacksaw only because I just saw the trailer before Mechanic.
Plus:
Never Go Back (Reacher)
Keeping Up With The Joneses
Star Wars Rogue One
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Originally posted by SHINYGOODGUY:
I ran across an article in a local newspaper that listed "35 magical new films to see this season" by Scott A. Rosenberg
September 23 - The Magnificent Seven - Denzel, who cares who else.
The womenfolk might care that Matt Bomer is in it.
Or certain guys, seeing as how he's gay.
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Thanks for that EC, I learned something today.
SGG
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Originally posted by ecgordon:Quote:
Originally posted by SHINYGOODGUY:
I too was a Conscientious Objector during the Viet Nam war, still opposed
to war and killing. Mainly one exception, protecting another's life, especially kids.
What most don't understand about pacifism and conscientious objection is that it is not saying you will never, ever resort to physical force to solve a problem, just that you will endeavor to find other solutions first. Training to kill is absolutely out of the question. I respect other people that have the opposite opinion, since "conscience" is the operative word, and everyone has to make that decision for themselves.
Sorry to go off topic, but it is a subject close to my heart, even though I am aware there are many who think I should be ashamed to admit my conviction. It was the way I was taught at home by my father and at our church. He was drafted but declared as a CO, and was already serving in a Civilian Public Service camp in Arkansas by November, 1941, a month before Pearl Harbor. I suppose I owe even my existence to this fact, since he was introduced to my mother by her brother, who had worked with him in several camps during the war.
I had hoped to be declared 1-O by the selective service because of my family's history, but was only granted 1-AO status instead, which meant fit for service, but in a non-combat position. Since my draft lottery number was 18 there wasn't anyway I was going to get out of it except to refuse service, and maybe go to jail, or skip the country. I still haven't been to Canada, but I didn't want to be forced to visit by running out on my obligation. It was an interesting experience going through basic training and Medical Training with more than a hundred other COs. The regular army had a hard time figuring out how to deal with us.
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The Metro paper also listed their choices for, what they call, Fall Movie Mania: But in categories............
Franchises:
Blair Witch, Bridget Jones, A Madea Halloween, Inferno, Doctor Strange, Bad Santa 2, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, Magnificent Seven, Miss Peregine's
Home for Peculiar Children and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Here's my choices from the above:
Jack Reacher, because I generally enjoy Tom Cruise's movies filled with impossible adrenaline-type action, entertaining and fun (Knight & Day is one of my favs, along with the most recent Mission Impossible moives).
Dr. Strange - because I read the comic book as a kid and it captured my imagination.
Miss Peregine's and Magnificent 7 already mentioned in another response.
Game Changers: that rare movie that turns things upside down, in a good way.
Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk - Ang Lee's latest contribution to cinema.
Birth of a Nation - Nate Parker's Sundance entry about Nat Turner's slave revolt.
For me the jury is still out that I will go see these two in the theatre.
Real Life: Biopics and docudramas
Sully, Snowden, Queen of Katwe, Loving, Allied, The Beatles: 8 Days a Week,
Deepwater Horizon
The only ones that I intend to see at all is Sully and Snowden.
Actual Original Movies: As stated in the newspaper - "there's some legitimate
creativity afoot".............really!?
The Accountant, Moana, Voyage of Time, Arrival, Elle, and The Girl on a Train.
Arrival without question is on my must-see list.
Indies/Art House: "small" films
Manchester by the Sea, Certain Women, The Dressmaker, In a Valley of Violence, The Handmaiden, and American Honey
I haven't heard much about the movies in this category.
Things to Come/The Winter Movie Slate:
Rogue One, La La Land, Collateral Beauty, Assassin's Creed, Passengers, Sing, and Keep Watching.
This is a no-brainer - Rogue One and Passenger, but I've heard some buzz around La La Land, with Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling.
SGG
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