Author: Alex Billington

"We're at a wedding, a million miles away from home, who knows what could happen..." Sony Pictures has revealed a teaser trailer for a new romantic comedy called Anyone But You, an original creation from co-writer / director Will Gluck and co-writer Ilana Wolpert (story editor on "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series"). We've seen this story so many times before, here we go again. This sensual & funny comedy is set to arrive in theaters in December right before the end of the year during the holiday season. "Just a little tease." After an amazing first date, Bea and Ben's fiery attraction turns ice cold--until they find themselves unexpectedly reunited at a destination wedding in Australia. So they do what any two mature adults would do: pretend to be a couple. Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell star, with Alexandra Shipp, Darren Barnet, Bryan Brown, Joe Davidson, Gata, Rachel Griffiths, Dermot Mulroney, and also Hadley Robinson. This doesn't look that fresh, and they're really overselling the sex. Maybe it'll work out anyway. Here's the first look teaser trailer for Will ...

"How can you preach salvation, and not wanna save yourself?" Netflix has debuted the main official trailer for Rustin, arriving to watch in November this fall. It just premiered at both the Telluride & Toronto Film Festivals. The talented Colman Domingo stars in a powerful lead role as Bayard Rustin, the gay civil rights activist who organized the famous 1963 March on Washington. It's co-written by Dustin Lance Black, who also wrote the superb Milk, also about a gay politician, which won him the Oscar in 2009. Rustin was one of the greatest activists and organizers the world has ever known, but the world has also forgotten about him. Now is time to change that. Produced by Oscar-winner Bruce Cohen, Higher Ground's Tonia Davis, and George C. Wolfe, the film features a huge cast: Chris Rock, Glynn Turman, Aml Ameen, Gus Halper, CCH Pounder, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Johnny Ramey, Michael Potts, with Jeffrey Wright and Audra McDonald. An even better trailer than the teaser. Joining the ranks of modern classics about Civil Rights in America like Selma and One Night ...

"Never, ever give in to hope." Ahi in Australia has revealed the first official trailer for a dark comedy called Bad Behaviour, yes with the British spelling of "Behaviour." The film comes from New Zealand, directed by an Australian actress named Alice Englert, who also co-stars. It initially premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year and was regarded as one of the worst films at the festival by most critics. Bad Behaviour is a dark comedy about Lucy, a former child actress who seeks enlightenment at a retreat led by spiritual leader Elon while she also navigates the close yet turbulent relationship with her stunt performer daughter, Dylan. The film stars Jennifer Connelly, Ben Wishaw, Alice Englert, Ana Scotney, Dasha Nekrasova, Marlon Williams, Beulah Koale, and Karan Gill. Described in reviews as a "dull, weird movie about an unpleasant woman seeking enlightenment [that's] just as aimless as its characters." Enjoy? Here's the official Australian trailer (+ poster) for Alice Englert's Bad Behaviour, direct from YouTube: Lucy (Connelly), a former child actor, seeks enlightenment at a retreat led by ...

"You were meant to come here... So was I." MGM+ has unveiled the full trailer for an intriguing sci-fi series called Beacon 23, set to launch in November. Beacon 23 was originally developed as a Spectrum Original series as part of an effort to entice cable subscribers, but this division was shut down and projects were sold off. It ended up at MGM and is ready to go. The story unfolds in the farthest reaches of the Milky Way in the 23rd Century following Aster (starring Lena Headey), a government agent, and Halan (Stephan James), a stoic ex-military man working at Beacon 23. They find their fates entangled after becoming trapped inside one of many Beacons that serve as a lighthouse for intergalactic travellers. Every Beacon is run by one highly trained human and a specialized A.I. Halan doesn't trust Aster, as not everything is at it seems. This is adapted from a book by Hugh Howey, who also wrote the books that Apple's sci-fi Silo series is based on. Described as "thought-provoking genre storytelling", this series features Bo Martynowska, ...

"I hear innocence, and I hear evil. Sometimes... evil walks away." Uncork'd has revealed the trailer for a film called Walden, a revenge thriller written & directed by Mick Davis. This is getting a limited theatrical release in November before heading to VOD to watch. Walden Dean, an unassuming court stenographer in a small southern town, he discovers he is dying. So he decides to exact revenge on criminals who escaped their prosecution. The poster art for this has a "Dexter" vibe, which is probably what they're aiming for anyway. The "scales of justice" in blood is amusing, too. Starring Emile Hirsch as the titular Walden, with Shane West, Kelli Garner, Tania Raymonde, Steve Coulter, & David Keith. While this has a good concept, the footage looks like a made-for-TV Saturday night special presentation. Not much to worth watching here. Here's the first official trailer (+ poster) for Mick Davis' Walden movie, direct from YouTube: Walden Dean (Emile Hirsch) is a stenographer in a small southern town, whose mind has witnessed all types of injustices in the courtroom. After discovering he has ...

"'Tis but a scratch!" Iconic Events Releasing & Mercury Studios have announced a small event in December bringing the comedy classic Monty Python and The Holy Grail back to theaters. In celebration of the film's 48 & 1/2th anniversary, King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table will return to theaters for one night only two nights only! At least in 2023. Maybe there will be more nights again sometime in the future. This cinematic event kicks off in over 500 theatre locations nationwide on Sunday, December 3rd with encore screenings beginning on Wednesday, December 6th. Select locations will also be offering a fun "Quote-A-Long" version of the film for audiences to experience the joy in sharing together, as you quote your favorite lines with the characters. The film originally opened in the UK in 1975, with a small US release back then, plus another re-release 26 years later in the summer of 2001. Gather ye' friends & get ye' tickets. If you know, you know. The references are no longer just jokes. They are indelible fixtures in the pop ...

"We rowed out of need. A need to stay in school, a need to eat, to sleep..." "Sweat and pain!" MGM Studios has unveiled the first official trailer for The Boys in the Boat, a true story sports movie made by George Clooney. This is a story from the 1930s recalling the triumph of the the University of Washington's rowing team, from their Depression-era beginnings to competing at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. It's adapted from the bestselling book of the same name. Telling the underdogs story of how these boys got together and made it all the way to the Olympics to victory. "The stakes were much higher for them... and it gave them an edge." Starring Joel Edgerton and Callum Turner, with Jack Mulhern, Sam Strike, Peter Guinness, Alec Newman, Luke Slattery, Thomas Elms, Tom Varey, Bruce Herbelin-Earle. Clooney last directed The Tender Bar and The Midnight Sky before this. MGM is sticking with the Christmas Day opening at the end of the year. This actually looks really good. Though a tad cliche, it's still an inspiring and uplifting ...

"The rejection was my encouragement." Netflix has unveiled the full official trailer fr the documentary film titled Sly, a biopic profile of the iconic actor Sylvester Stallone. This is a follow-up to Netflix's other doc about the other hunky action star Schwarzenegger, titled simply Arnold, as well as Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie from Apple TV. For nearly 50 years, Sylvester Stallone has entertained millions with iconic characters and blockbuster franchises, from Rocky to Rambo to The Expendables. This retrospective doc is an intimate look at the beloved actor & writer & director & producer, paralleling his inspirational underdog-story with the indelible characters he has brought to life. The doc premiered as the Closing Night Gala film at the 2023 Toronto Film Festival, and it will be streaming in November on Netflix this fall. This looks like a good story about perseverance, fame and success, and the importance of family above all. "I'm in the hope business." Here's the full official trailer (+ poster) for Thom Zimny's doc Sly, direct from Netflix's YouTube: You can rewatch the first teaser trailer for ...

"An epic adventure to return home." Epic Pictures Group has revealed the US trailer for the Canadian post-apocalyptic indie thriller called Polaris, from filmmaker Kirsten Carthew. This initially premiered at last year's Fantasia Film Festival (we posted a teaser trailer just before then) and it stopped by many other fests last year and earlier this year. It's now ready for a VOD release in Canada / US this fall for anyone who still wants to watch... Set in the frozen world of a post-apocalyptic 2144, a young warrior girl raised by a polar bear must fight to survive after she is captured and escapes from a brutal rival tribe. Carthew describes it as "Mad Max in the Arctic, an origin story of a world gone to shame that builds from themes of environmental stewardship/horror." Adding that, "it is inspired by eco-feminism and the need for significant cultural and sustainable change." Starring Viva Lee, Khamisa Wilsher, and Muriel Dutil. I already caught this film last year at a fest, and it's pretty good but it's not the truly great instant classic ...

"An epic adventure to return home." Epic Pictures Group has revealed the US trailer for the Canadian post-apocalyptic indie thriller called Polaris, from filmmaker Kirsten Carthew. This initially premiered at last year's Fantasia Film Festival (we posted a teaser trailer just before then) and it stopped by many other fests last year and earlier this year. It's now ready for a VOD release in Canada / US this fall for anyone who still wants to watch... Set in the frozen world of a post-apocalyptic 2144, a young warrior girl raised by a polar bear must fight to survive after she is captured and escapes from a brutal rival tribe. Carthew describes it as "Mad Max in the Arctic, an origin story of a world gone to shame that builds from themes of environmental stewardship/horror." Adding that, "it is inspired by eco-feminism and the need for significant cultural and sustainable change." Starring Viva Lee, Khamisa Wilsher, and Muriel Dutil. I already caught this film last year at a fest, and it's pretty good but it's not the truly great instant classic ...