Falling For Figaro
Ben Lewin’s output is a bit of a mixed bag. I did really enjoy The Sessions, but it stands out as a highlight among a filmography that is at best mildly interesting. This one certainly looks amusing enough, Danielle Macdonald has proven herself to be a very capable lead in the indie scene, and watching Joanna Lumley roast the hell out of people is something that I’m sure will be a lot of fun to watch. The story definitely seems like it’s going in a pretty typical direction, but if done well, it could make for a fun, if not particularly demanding, time.
Falling For Figaro hits select theaters and VOD platforms on October 1st.
Wild Indian
I heard some really good things about this coming out of Sundance, and I really would like more exposure to stories about Indigenous communities in America that isn’t explored through a white lens. I’ve only seen a handful of films, but I want to find and watch more, and this one has been on my radar since it his the festivals. It certainly looks engaging and interesting, so it has my interest. I request a screener for this one, so hopefully I’ll have a review out for it once I get a chance to see it.
Wild Indian hits select theaters and VOD platforms on September 3rd.
The Hand Of God
I’ve loved a lot of Paolo Sorrentino’s recent work, though I still need to catch up on his stuff from the early 2000s. I was actually wondering very recently what he’s up to, so let’s just say I’m glad to see a trailer for his new film. I didn’t even realize he would be working with Netflix, the way he captures images works wonders on a big screen, but I’ll take what I can get. This doesn’t give too much away, it’s a pretty effective teaser, though the blurb on the description implies a very personal story. I’m very excited for this.
The Hand Of God will be released on Netflix on a currently unspecified date later this fall.
Afterlife Of The Party
This looks alright, I guess. Oddly enough, this is directed by Stephen Herek, the guy behind Critters, The Mighty Ducks, Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitter’s Dead, and Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, among other noteworthy flicks from the late 80s and throughout the 90s. After tha, he seemed to have done mostly TV stuff. Wild where you see some of those old talents go after a while. Anyway, you can certainly see where a film like this will go, but perhaps the journey getting there will provide enough laughs and emotions to make it worthwhile. It’s a little hard to tell by the trailer, but maybe this is one worth giving a shot.
Afterlife Of The Party hits Netflix on September 2nd.
Impeachment: American Crime Story
I’ve only seen the OJ season, but I thought that was a quality season of television with a stellar cast, and the casting here is just as fantastic. I mean, Clive Owen as Bill, that is an inspired choice. Not much else to say here, it looks really promising, and I’ll be there when it airs.
Impeachment: American Crime Story will premiere September 7th on FX.
Scenes From A Marriage
ACTING: The Show! Jokes aside, this does look good, though I don’t see what the point of this is, not only as a remake of Ingmar Bergman’s 1973 miniseries, but following all the years after the original and all the films and shows that have riffed on or been heavily inspired by Bergman’s story. Like, what is a show about a strained marriage in 2021 going to add that hasn’t already been explored so many times in previous films and shows. I’m not seeing what’s fresh about this, but maybe it will be so well made and acted that it won’t really matter. We’ll just have to wait and see.
Scenes From A Marriage premieres September 12th on HBO Max.
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