![]() ![]() As for the laypeople, there’s still plenty to look forward to in the introduction of new cast members Florence Pugh, Austin Butler, Lea Seydoux, and Christopher Walken, plus the promise of more screen time for the heretofore sparsely-shown Zendaya. Those curious about what will take place in the second instalment of Denis Villeneuve’s sandy, spicy sci-fi epic can just consult anyone who’s read the novel - the people who have love nothing more than being asked about it. The press release foretold a “romance fueled by ego, desire, and the American dream” which places this film in the compact, fascinating canon of movies about the US made from a European vantage. O’Brian), concerned that her paramour will be chewed up and spat out by the cutthroat world of competitive musclewomen. Fans of watching Kristen Stewart do things will be excited to learn that Kristen Stewart stars as the protective lover of a female bodybuilder (Katie M. HSĪs seems to be the case with so many rising directors these days, Rose Glass made a name for herself in horror (the wrenching Saint Maud) only to pivot out of the genre and explore wilder narrative territories. ![]() When speaking to LWLies earlier this year, Lanthimos confirmed the film comprises several chapters, with the same actors appearing in different roles. Shot right after he completed Poor Things, this anthology film reunites Lanthimos with his muse Emma Stone, plus Poor Things stars Willem Dafoe and Margaret Qualley, The Favourite‘s Joe Alwyn, and new collaborators Jesse Plemons, Hong Chau and Hunter Schafer. Presumably Searchlight realised that the previous title ‘And’ was an SEO nightmare – but we can expect Lanthimos’ next project roll out sometime in 2023. With a starry cast including Denzel Washington, Joseph Quinn and Pedro Pascal – plus Djimon Hounsou returning as former gladiator Juba and Derek Jacobi as conniving politician Gracchus – this is set to be one of the cinematic events of the year, and not just because we get to see Mescal fight a load of baboons. Mescal plays Lucius Verus, the wee tyke that Russell Crowe’s Maximus saved back in the day – after living in the wilderness for some time, he emerges in search of his mother (Connie Nielsen reprising her role as Lucilla). Paul Mescal has some big sandals to fill in this long-awaited sequel to Scott’s historical epic, which is set 15 years after the events of Gladiator. Determined to redeem his family’s honour he’s taken on a mission no one else wanted, which will see him befriend a giant, gentle arachnid named Hanuš (voiced by Paul Dano). ![]() He leaves behind his pregnant wife, Lenka (Carey Mulligan), but not the trauma of his childhood, shaped by his father who was a member of the secret police, and the fall of Communism in Czechoslovakia. Hannah StrongĪs a card-carrying member of the Adam Sandler Academy Award lobby, I’ve been keeping a close eye on this sci-fi drama, adapted from Jaroslav Kalfař’s 2017 novel about a Czech astronaut who travels to a far corner of space to investigate a cloud of mysterious dust. The wigs are big, the spandex is tight, and the emotions run high. He’s joined by Harris Dickinson and Jeremy Allen White as his younger brothers, while the indomitable Holt McCallany plays their domineering, single-minded father Fritz. Zac Efron plays eldest son Kevin Von Erich, a sweet Labrador of a man who loves his brothers, wrestling, and his daddy – in that order. The story of the Von Erich family – regarded by many as one of the greatest wrestling dynasties of all time – is one of unthinkable tragedy, brought to the big screen by indie godhead Sean Durkin with an all-star cast. Check back tomorrow for part two, and let us know what you’re excited about by tweeting lwlies. That’s why we look forward to publishing this list every year – an expansive preview of all the most interesting new films tipped to hit festivals and cinemas in 2024. With Christmas and the excitement of the holidays over, one can be left with a strange feeling of emptiness. ![]()
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