Friday, November 15, 2024

Tag: Fantasy

Green Knight, The (2021)*

Title: The Green Knight
Rating: R
Directed by: David Lowery
Written by: David Lowery
Starring: Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander, Joel Edgerton, Sarita Choudhury, Sean Harris, Kate Dickie, Barry Keoghan, and Ralph Ineson
Release Date: 7/30/2021
Running Time: 125 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

The story of Sir Gawain (Dev Patel), King Arthur’s reckless and headstrong nephew, who embarks on a daring quest to confront the eponymous Green Knight, a gigantic emerald-skinned stranger and tester of men. Gawain contends with ghosts, giants, thieves, and schemers in what becomes a deeper journey to define his character and prove his worth in the eyes of his family and kingdom by facing the ultimate challenger.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

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Special thanks to Frank for this submission


Nine Days (2020)

Title: Nine Days
Rating: R
Directed by: Edson Oda
Written by: Edson Oda
Starring: Winston Duke, Zazie Beetz, Benedict Wong, Tony Hale, Bill Skarsgård, David Rysdahl, and Arianna Ortiz
Release Date: 7/30/2021
Running Time: 124 minutes

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IMDb

What did you think of this film?

Will (Winston Duke) spends his days in a remote outpost watching the live Point of View (POV) on TV’s of people going about their lives, until one subject perishes, leaving a vacancy for a new life on earth. Soon, several candidates — unborn souls — arrive at Will’s to undergo tests determining their fitness, facing oblivion when they are deemed unsuitable. But Will soon faces his own existential challenge in the form of free-spirited Emma (Zazie Beetz), a candidate who is not like the others, forcing him to turn within and reckon with his own tumultuous past. Fueled by unexpected power, he discovers a bold new path forward in his own life. Making his feature-film debut after a series of highly acclaimed and award-winning short films and music videos, Japanese Brazilian director Edson Oda delivers a heartfelt and meditative vision of human souls in limbo, aching to be born against unimaginable odds, yet hindered by forces beyond their will…


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Marcos for this submission


Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins (2021)*

Title: Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: Robert Schwentke
Written by: Evan Spiliotopoulos, Joe Shrapnel, and Anna Waterhouse
Starring: Henry Golding, Andrew Koji, and Samara Weaving
Release Date: 7/23/2021
Running Time: 121 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

Snake Eyes is a tenacious loner who is welcomed into an ancient Japanese clan called the Arashikage after saving the life of their heir apparent. Upon arrival in Japan, the Arashikage teach Snake Eyes the ways of the ninja warrior while also providing something he’s been longing for: a home. But, when secrets from his past are revealed, Snake Eyes’ honor and allegiance will be tested – even if that means losing the trust of those closest to him.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

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Special thanks to Michael, Tony, Frank, and Mark for this submission


Mandibles (2020)

Title: Mandibles
Rating: NR
Directed by: Quentin Dupieux
Written by: Quentin Dupieux
Starring: Grégoire Ludig, David Marsais, Adèle Exarchopoulos, India Hair, Roméo Elvis, Coralie Russier, and Bruno Lochet
Release Date: 7/23/2021
Running Time: 77 minutes

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IMDb

What did you think of this film?

When simple-minded friends Jean-Gab and Manu find a giant fly trapped in the boot of a car, they decide to train it in the hope of making a ton of cash.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Kyran for this submission


Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021)*

Title: Space Jam: A New Legacy
Rating: PG
Directed by: Malcolm D. Lee
Written by: Juel Taylor, Tony Rettenmaier, Keenan Coogler, Terence Nance, Jesse Gordon, and Celeste Ballard
Starring: LeBron James, Don Cheadle, Khris Davis, Sonequa Martin-Green, Cedric Joe, Jeff Bergman, and Eric Bauza
Release Date: 7/16/2021
Running Time: 115 minutes

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IMDb

What did you think of this film?

When LeBron and his young son Dom are trapped in a digital space by a rogue A.I., LeBron must get them home safe by leading Bugs, Lola Bunny and the whole gang of notoriously undisciplined Looney Tunes to victory over the A.I.’s digitized champions on the court: a powered-up roster of professional basketball stars as you’ve never seen them before. It’s Tunes versus Goons in the highest-stakes challenge of his life, that will redefine LeBron’s bond with his son and shine a light on the power of being yourself. The ready-for-action Tunes destroy convention, supercharge their unique talents and surprise even “King” James by playing the game their own way.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

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Boss Baby: Family Business, The (2021)

Title: The Boss Baby: Family Business
Rating: PG
Directed by: Tom McGrath
Written by: Marla Frazee and Michael McCullers
Starring: Alec Baldwin, Jeff Goldblum, Ariana Greenblatt, Jimmy Kimmel, Lisa Kudrow, Eva Longoria, James Marsden, and Amy Sedaris
Release Date: 7/2/2021
Running Time: Unknown

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IMDb

What did you think of this film?

Tim (James Marsden) and his Boss Baby little bro Ted (Alec Baldwin)—have become adults and drifted away from each other. Tim is now a married stay-at-home dad. Ted is a hedge fund CEO. But a new boss baby with a cutting-edge approach and a can-do attitude is about to bring them together again … and inspire a new family business.

Tim and his wife, Carol (Eva Longoria), the breadwinner of the family, live in the suburbs with their super-smart 7-year-old daughter Tabitha (Ariana Greenblatt), and adorable new infant Tina (Amy Sedaris). Tabitha, who’s at the top her class at the prestigious Acorn Center for Advanced Childhood, idolizes her Uncle Ted and wants to become like him, but Tim, still in touch with his overactive youthful imagination, worries that she’s working too hard and is missing out on a normal childhood.

When baby Tina reveals that she’s—ta-da!—a top secret agent for BabyCorp on a mission to uncover the dark secrets behind Tabitha’s school and its mysterious founder, Dr. Erwin Armstrong (Jeff Goldblum), it will reunite the Templeton brothers in unexpected ways, lead them to re-evaluate the meaning of family and discover what truly matters.


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Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No


Luca (2021)*

Title: Luca
Rating: PG
Directed by: Enrico Casarosa
Written by: Enrico Casarosa, Simon Stephenson, Jesse Andrews, and Mike Jones
Starring: Jacob Tremblay, Jack Dylan Grazer, Emma Berman, Maya Rudolph, Marco Barricelli, and Jim Gaffigan
Release Date: 6/18/2021
Running Time: 95 minutes

Official Site
IMDb

What did you think of this film?

A coming-of-age story about one young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides. Luca (voice of Jacob Tremblay) shares these adventures with his newfound best friend, Alberto (voice of Jack Dylan Grazer), but all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: they are sea monsters from another world just below the water’s surface.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

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Dedication: This film is dedicated to Alberto Surace, Patty Ann Buchholz Willrett (1974 – 2020), and all the friends who pulled us out of the water and helped us find our way.

Special thanks to Frank for this submission


Siberia (2019)

Title: Siberia
Rating: R
Directed by: Abel Ferrara
Written by: Abel Ferrara and Christ Zois
Starring: Willem Dafoe, Dounia Sichov, Simon McBurney, Cristina Chiriac, and Daniel Giménez Cacho
Release Date: 6/18/2021
Running Time: 92 minutes

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IMDb

What did you think of this film?

Clint tends bar at a snowbound roadhouse whose patrons speak a language he doesn’t understand, and things may not be what they seem.

Desperate for answers, he drives a sled team to a nearby cave, but finds no peace. Are the spirits that confront him mere figments of his imagination—or will they slowly tear his body and soul to pieces?


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No


Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (2021)*

Title: Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway
Rating: PG
Directed by: Will Gluck
Written by: Will Gluck and Patrick Burleigh
Starring: Rose Byrne, Domhnall Gleeson, David Oyelowo, Elizabeth Debicki, Margot Robbie,
and James Corden

Release Date: 6/11/2021
Running Time: 93 minutes

Official Site
IMDb

What did you think of this film?

Bea, Thomas, and the rabbits have created a makeshift family, but despite his best efforts, Peter can’t seem to shake his mischievous reputation. Adventuring out of the garden, Peter finds himself in a world where his mischief is appreciated, but when his family risks everything to come looking for him, Peter must figure out what kind of bunny he wants to be.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

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Special thanks to Tony and Frank for this submission


Water Man, The (2020)*

Title: The Water Man
Rating: PG
Directed by: David Oyelowo
Written by: Emma Needell
Starring: David Oyelowo, Rosario Dawson, Lonnie Chavis, Amiah Miller, and Alfred Molina
Release Date: 5/7/2021
Running Time: 92 minutes

Official Site
IMDb

What did you think of this film?

Gunner (Lonnie Chavis) and his mother (Rosario Dawson) share a special bond. She supports his daydreaming and artistic pursuits, while his frequently-on-the-road father, Amos (Oyelowo), with whom Gunner shares a strained relationship, has other ideas about where his son’s interests should lie. Gunner and his dad attempt to smooth over their differences for the sake of the family, but when his mom’s sickness worsens, Gunner disappears into stacks of books on both science and the supernatural in search of possible cures. When Gunner and his rebellious friend Jo (Amiah Miller) go missing during their quest into the Water Man’s mysterious forest, Amos must immerse himself in his son’s world to find them and put his family back together.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

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Special thanks to Michael for this submission


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