Thursday, February 1, 2018

A Reel Preview: The Year in Film 2018 - Episode II



The bad news about the cinematic month of February is that it’s still in Movie Siberia; where cast-offs go to quickly die. But the good news is that it’s a short month, and this year there is at least one high-profile release to look forward to. Here are the notable releases for the upcoming month:

WINCHESTER – Based on the true location of the famed Winchester manor, this horror film follows the widow to the creator of Winchester Firearms (played by Helen Mirren) who is haunted by spirits in the mansion. Jason Clarke (ZERO DARK THIRTY) co-stars.

FIFTY SHADES FREED – Based on the novel by E.L. James, this erotic thriller is the third and final entry to the FIFTY SHADES OF GREY series. Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan reprise their roles.

PETER RABBIT – The beloved creation by Beatrix Potter comes to life in this live-action, CGI hybrid. James Corden provides the voice of the rabbit, and he is joined by Margot Robbie, Domhnall Gleeson, Rose Byrne, Sam Neill, and Daisy Ridley (THE LAST JEDI).

THE 15:17 TO PARIS – Famed director Clint Eastwood returns with this true story adaptation of three American friends who confront a terrorist on a train bound for Paris. Those three American friends star as themselves.

BLACK PANTHER – It’s not often we see a high-profile superhero film released in the first two months of the year, but Marvel has earned the clout to do whatever the hell they want at this point. Chadwick Boseman reprises the role of Black Panther which he originated in CIVIL WAR, and he is joined by Michael B. Jordan (CREED), Lupita Nyong’o (THE LAST JEDI), Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Daniel Kuluuya, Angela Bassett, Forest Whitaker, and Andy Serkis. It is directed by Ryan Coogler, who directed the acclaimed CREED (2015), and FRUITVILLE STATION (2013).

ANNIHILATION -  Director Alex Garland, who brought us the most-excellent sci-fi thriller EX MACHINA (2015), returns to sci-fi with this thriller in which scientists and soldiers venture into a mysterious disaster zone. Stars Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gina Rodriguez, Tessa Thompson, and Oscar Isaac (THE LAST JEDI).

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Next month, Reel Speak previews the month of March.




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