I’m not going to fully break this down until we get the story trailer. (Boooooo!!!!! I know). BUT there are some awesome things to pull out of this teaser.
First it’s official. Thanos wiped out 50% of all living organisms in the galaxy.
Next. RONIN!!!!! I can’t help but hope that this leads to a Hawkeye TV show based on Matt Fractions run a few years back streaming on Disney+ down the line.
Lastly it’s good to see that Scott Lang made it out of the Quantum Realm and just might be the key to stopping Thanos and if rumors are true… time travel.
Welcome to the Weekend Watch. Where we try to point you towards the best ways to spend your viewing time (or, at least, steer you clear of the garbage).
Movies
Wide Release
Ben Is Back
Loren: This one feels a little all over the place to me, but it most likely has some pretty good performances in it.
RDT: I’m intrigued. It’s been a while since I’ve seen a nice, adult drama. I doubt I’ll catch it in the theaters, but I’ll keep it on the radar.
Rick: There’s a lot going on here. It reminds me of Rachel Getting Married (2008) but with the added wrinkle of drug dealers. Honestly, that bit feels unnecessary. You could wring enough drama out of everything else going on in this movie. Call it a maybe.
Jen: Is this gender-swapped version of Beautiful Boy?
Mary Queen of Scots
Loren:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpVvOWquPT8
RDT: I like Loren’s link better.
Rick: Oh yeah. Definitely.
Jen: Gimme, gimme, gimme!
Vox Lux
Loren: This is examples A, B, and C of why Natalie Portman should never get near another genre film. Do these. You excel at them and they clearly feed your passion.
RDT: I thought she was pretty good in Annihilation. As for this, looks weird. Not sure it’s my cup o’ tea, but I’ll give it a shot.
Rick: Oh, good. I’m not the only one who liked Annihilation. Also, I’m in for this. (For the record I liked Annihilation I just didn’t really consider it a genre film even though it totally is. – Loren)
Jen: I’ve watched this trailer a dozen times in the past week, I can’t wait! Natalie Portman looks great, it looks like a perfect double feature with A Star is Born, similar stories but told very differently. Continue reading →
Welcome to the Weekend Watch. Where we try to point you towards the best ways to spend your viewing time (or, at least, steer you clear of the garbage).
Movies
Wide Release
Anna and the Apocalypse
Loren: That’s at least one too many genres. Like most everyone else I’m pretty Zombied out. I like that when my friends made an Apocalypse Movie, it was just the end of the world no Zombies in sight.
RDT: Jen, Rick and Loren covered it. I’m all set with zombies, musical or otherwise.
Rick: Ugh. So burned out on zombies. If you must have some zombie-related entertainment, throw on V/H/S 2 and skip to the second segment, “A Ride in the Park”. It’s a clever (and darkly funny) exercise in both the found footage and zombie genres.
Jen: Too many zombies!
Limited Release
Mirai
Loren: I haven’t really been into Anime since college but this gives me total Studio Ghibli vibes, and that’s a really good thing. If it pops up streaming at some point I’ll give it a go.
RDT: Anime? More like aniyou!!! (I’m so, so sorry…..)
Rick: Yep. In. This also reminded me I still need to watch Wolf Children.
Jen: Too much anime!
Meow Wolf: Origin Story
Loren: I feel like this is something I’d much rather experience than watch a doc about.
RDT: For some reason, this makes me want to go back to the Museum of Ice Cream. **shrugs**
Rick: I’m with Loren. I’d rather make the pilgrimage out there and experience the art first hand.
Jen: I suppose if it’s good enough for George RR Martin, it’s good enough for me to check out at least. Continue reading →
Welcome to the Weekend Watch. Where we try to point you towards the best ways to spend your viewing time (or, at least, steer you clear of the garbage).
Movies
Wide Release
Creed II
Loren: I should probably watch some Rocky movies before this. (I know, I know).
RDT: This is the sequel I’ll be seeing this weekend.
Rick: I’m a little skeptical, honestly. This has the potential to wind up like the lesser Rocky sequels. I’m hoping it maintains the tone set by the first movie. *fingers crossed*
Jen: It’s going to be a strong slate of movies this Thanksgiving, isn’t it? I’m so curious how they handle the Drago return, I can’t wait to see Michael B. Jordan’s body this film.
Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2
Loren: The first was cute enough but I’m not sure I need to rush out to the theater for this sequel.
RDT: The gamer in me wishes they went to consoles before diving into the internet. But still, I enjoyed the first one, a lot. So, I’ll keep this on the radar.
Rick: I enjoyed the first one and this one looks just as fun. I rarely see animated movies in the theater anymore, though. This’ll be a Saturday afternoon on the couch experience.
Jen: Another great looking sequel. In! What is happening this week?
Robin Hood
Loren: I’m kinda into this for some reason. Like, I know it won’t be good but maybe it will be. It won’t. But maybe…
RDT: Everything I do, I do it for you…. except probably seeing this movie.
Rick: I feel like this is going to be at the quality level of the recent King Arthur movie no one was asking for. Props to Taron Egerton for actually learning archery for the role, though.
Jen: Ah, well, can’t win ‘em all. Although, even this re-tread of a re-tread doesn’t look terrible. But sorry Jamie Foxx, you’ll have to hold off on that boat. Continue reading →
Welcome to the Weekend Watch. Where we try to point you towards the best ways to spend your viewing time (or, at least, steer you clear of the garbage).
Movies
Wide Release
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
Loren: It’s not getting the best early buzz but I’m in for this. I actually enjoyed the first one of these and if nothing else want to see where the story is going. Plus, you guys know I love me some world building so this is right up my alley. The one thing I wish they did was recast Johnny Depp. The character is a shapeshifter, it would have been so easy!
RDT: I love me some Potter-verse. Hell, I’ve declared that if I ever have twin boys, I’m naming then Fred and George. But still, I just can’t get into this new franchise. I didn’t love the last one. And nothing about the trailers for this one has intrigued me.
Rick: Not being a tremendous HP fan, I had little interest in these movies from the get-go. Given that they’re getting mediocre to bad reviews, I’m okay skipping them.
Jen: The first time I watched the initial FB offering, I fell asleep. I gave it another shot and while it dragged in the beginning, I got into it toward the end and really loved some of the characters they’ve created (Queenie is my spirit animal). If nothing else, like Loren, I want to see where it goes.
Widows
Loren: There’s a shitload of talent behind this and I do like a good heist movie. Here’s to hoping it actually pulls it off. Tentatively in on this one for sure.
RDT: I’m super in for this. Probably not this weekend. I have some old apartment cleaning to do. But sooner than later, I’ll check it out.
Rick: I love me a good heist movie, and I love that Steve McQueen (Hunger, 12 Years a Slave) is taking a crack at a genre picture. Very much in.
Jen: That’s a heck of a lot of talent there. I would absolutely watch these ladies pull off a heist. Is it wrong that I’m hoping for a flashback sexy scene with Liam Neeson and Viola Davis? Hot!
Instant Family
Loren: This is probably saccharine sweet but I’ll never find out. You know, because of the *fart noise* of it all.
RDT: Looks harmless enough.
Rick: Hardest of nopes.
Jen: This looks like it’s probably sweet but I don’t need to give Mark Wahlberg any more of my money. Continue reading →
Ryan had some real life stuff to take care of so Rick jumped in to help and don’t worry he’s just as verbose! The guys had a ton of stuff to cover this week with stories like:
Chris McKay will direct live action Johnny Quest reboot
Next Kingsman is confirmed to be a prequel, Taron Egerton not involved
Greg Berlanti tapped to direct Rock Hudson biopic
Will Ferrell to star in Prince of Fashion for Amazon Studios, Gus Van Sant will direct
Jessica Henwick joins Godzilla vs. Kong
John Boyega & Leticia Wright cast in Hold Back the Stars
Universal is rebooting Shrek & Puss n’ Boots
Night of the Living Dead sequel is being made
Willy Wonka is getting a prequel
The Color Purple is going to be a musical movie
All the people are back for The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard
Bill Hader really wants FilmStruck to stick around (and so do thousands of other people)
It took 46 years, but we’re getting an Aretha Franklin doc
Sorority Girl Who Saved Your Life going to series
Brooklyn 99 season 6 set to premiere on January 10, 2019
Fox is re-re-re-adapting War of the Worlds
CW picked up some shows I bet neither one of you watch for full season
Kelly Ripa takes guest starring role on Riverdale Season 3
Tyler Hoechlin reveals Superman & Lois Lane from Elseworlds
Jeremy Irons is an older Ozymandias & Jean Smart is Agent Blake in the HBO Watchmen series
Post-Breaking Bad movie to start shooting soon
1985’s Explorers is coming to TV
Rashida Jones making a sitcom for AMC
Deadwood movie is finally shooting. It’s only been 12 years.
AMC won’t let Rick Grimes die, plans three Walking Dead movies with the character
The new Disney streaming service is called Disney+ and it will premiere in late 2019.
Disney looking to further invest in Hulu
Hulu orders Kat Dennings series Dollface
Veronica Mars series keeps casting people
Satanists are suing Netflix and the makers of Sabrina
Apparently Lionsgate thinks we need an Orange is the New Black sequel series
Pacific Rim and Altered Carbon anime shows are coming to Netflix
Michelle Yeoh might get her own spinoff from Star Trek: Discovery
Red Dead 2 sold more copies in 12 days than the original did in seven years
Cassian Andor show confirmed for Disney+
Aquaman is ready for theaters
Loki show confirmed for Disney+
Avengers 4 is three hours long
All of that, a HUGE Weekly Watched, and a bunch of the tangents you know and love!
Welcome to the Weekend Watch. Where we try to point you towards the best ways to spend your viewing time (or, at least, steer you clear of the garbage).
Movies
Wide Release
The Girl in the Spider’s Web
Loren: I’ve never watched any of the Lisbeth movies. Originals or American remakes. I feel like I should start with those first. That said this looks like so many other vigilante movies. Meh?
Rick: I’m in for this. Maybe this will finally push me into watching the expanded versions of the original trilogy.
Jen: I feel like I’m over the Lisbeth Salander saga, but Claire Foy is awesome so I’m willing to check this out, but I’ve lowered my expectations.
The Grinch
Loren: No, thanks. I’m good with the original 60s animated version.
Rick: ButWhy.gif
Jen: Why does this exist, exactly?
Overlord
Loren: Damnit Jen! The video game thing was going to be my take on this. Conversely though, I would play this game and now maybe I’m going to download Wolfenstein.
Rick: I have zero interest in this movie. Can we stop with the zombies already? Please, I beg of you, horror filmmakers. Try something new. Or at least something we haven’t seen in a while. Like vampires. Or werewolves. Or fucking insect people. Just something that isn’t a zombie.
Jen: This feels strongly like a video game and not a movie. And not a game I’d want to play. Continue reading →
