The Big Screen has returned! As the country digs itself out of the mess that was 2020, our beloved theatres are reopening, and Reel Speak is back in the business of the monthly previews. Here now are the notable theatre releases for the month of June.
June 4th
THE CONJURING: THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT – The eighth installment of the CONJURING horror franchise, based on the “true” case files of Ed and Lorraine Warren. Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson reprise their roles as the paranormal investigators who this time get into the real-life case of the first murder suspect to use demonic possession as a defense.
SPIRIT UNTAMED – This DreamWorks Animation film is based on the popular Netflix series SPIRIT RIDING FREE, and a spinoff of the animated film SPIRIT: STALLION OF THE CIMARRON. It stars the voice-talents of Jake Gyllenhall, Julianne Moore, and Walton Goggins.
June 11th
IN THE HEIGHTS – Lin-Manual Miranda, creator of the famed Hamilton Broadway smash and co-star of MARY POPPINS RETURNS, brings his other stage musical to the big screen, about a New York City bodega owner dreaming of a better life. It is directed by Jon M. Chu (CRAZY RICH ASIANS, GI JOE: RETALIATION).
PETER RABBIT 2: THE RUNAWAY – The sequel to the 2018 live-action, CGI-bunny family film. James Corden provides the voice of Peter, and he is joined by Rose Byrne, Domhnall Gleeson, and David Oyelowo.
June 16th
HITMAN’S WIFE’S BODYGUARD – The sequel to the 2017 comedy. Ryan Reynolds stars as the bodyguard who must protect his hitman (Samuel L. Jackson), and his wife (Salma Hayek), without using weapons. It also stars Frank Grillo, Antonio Banderas, Morgan Freeman, and Richard E. Grant.
June 18th
THE SPARKS BROTHERS – Edgar Wright (SHAUN OF THE DEAD, SCOTT PILGRIM), directs this documentary film about the pop and rock duo Sparks.
June 25th
F9 – The tenth film in the car-flipping FAST & THE FURIOUS franchise. The packed cast includes Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, John Cena, Jordana Brewster, Michael Rooker, Helen Mirren, Kurt Russell, and Charlize Theron.
WEREWOLVES WITHIN – Milana Vayntrub (Lily from the AT&T commercials), stars as a mail-carrier trapped in a small town which is being terrorized by a mysterious creature. Sam Richardson co-stars.
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Next month, Reel Speak previews the month of July.
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