The Leisure Seeker

An older couple head out on the road in their old RV for one last adventure, much to their grown children’s angst.

This is a sad but lovely bittersweet story of a couple at the end of their lives. It’s not full of action or jokes at the characters expense. It carries a certain amount of truth that leaves you a little bit sad.

Definitely worth watching, though probably not for everyone.

Another book to add to my reading list.

Directed by Paolo Virzi.

Written by Stephen Amidon, Francesca Archibugi, Francesco Piccolo, Paolo Virzi. Based on the novel by Michael Zadoorian of the same name.

Starring Helen Mirren, Donald Sutherland, Christian McKay, Janel Moloney, Dana Ivey, Dick Gregory, Leander Suleiman, Ahmed Lucan, Gabriella Cila, David Silverman, Lucy Catharine Haskill, Joshua Hoover, Kirsty Mitchell, Helen Abell, Joshua Mikel, Robert Walker Branchaud, Sean Michael Weber, Ryan Clay Gwaltney, Matt Mercurio, Marc Fajardo, Burk Madison, Elijah Marcano, Wayne Hall, Denitra Isler, Carl Bradfield, Roger Bright, Chelle Ramos, Joe Hardy Jnr, Jessie Sasser Kloos, Jerald Jay Savage, Nicholas Barrera, Danielle Deadwyler, Dov Mamann, Lindsey Moser, Adam Drescher, Robert Pralgo, Lilia Pino Blouin, Rusty Hodgdon, Ben White, Ariel R Kaplan, Geoffrey D Williams, Carlos Guerrero, Karen Valero and Andrea C Brotherton.

Here is a link to The Leisure Seeker trailer.

TAG

I enjoyed this film, though it wasn’t one of the best I’ve seen, if you are on the fence about seeing it maybe go on cheap Tuesday or wait for it to hit the small screen.

It’s the funny but true story of a group of friends who play tag one month of the year since they were 9 years old. If it wasn’t based on a true story I don’t think it would’ve been made.

Directed by Jeff Tomsic.

Written by Rob McKittrick and Mark Steilen. Based on the Wall Street Journal article by Russell Adams called ‘It Takes Planning, Caution to Avoid Being It.

Starring Ed Helms, LilRel Howery, Jon Hamm, Annabelle Wallis, Jake Johnson, Isla Fisher, Hannibal Buress, Nora Dunn, Steve Berg, Jeremy Renner, Leslie Bibb, Rashida Jones, Indiana Sifuentes, Trayce Malachi, Jock McKissic, Thomas Middleditch, Al Mitchell, Sebastian Maniscalco, Kate Kneeland, Vince Pisani, Kurt Yue, Brayden Benson, Tyler Crumley, Legend Williams, Braxton Bjerken, Braxton Alexander, Th’Yana Star, Maxwell Ross, Xavion Shelton, Jaren Lewison, Elijah Marcano, Kella Raines, Kevin Moody, Jim Esposito, Loren Lott and Andrew Tran.

Here is a link to the TAG trailer.

BLACKkKLANSMAN – SFF

This is a definite drop everything and get to the cinema film. Fresh from the Cannes Film Festival this incredible true story of an African American police officer infiltrating the local Ku Klux Klan and becoming head of the local chapter, is very well told and a must see.

I saw this film yesterday on the last day of the Sydney Film Festival, and I will definitely be going to see this when it hits the cinemas in August.

This film is unbelievable, heartbreaking, funny and oh so relevant in today’s society.

Directed by Spike Lee.

Written by Spike Lee, David Rabinowitz, Charlie Wachtel and Kevin Willmott. Based on the book of the same name by Ron Stallworth, based on his life.

Starring Adam Driver, Topher Grace, Laura Harrier, Alec Baldwin, Paul Walter Hauser, Ryan Eggold, John David Washington, Corey Hawkins, Robert John Burke, Jasper Paakkonen, Harry Belafonte, Michael Buscemi, Ashlie Atkinson, Craig muMs Grant, Damaris Lewis, Elise Hudson, Chris Banks, Michael J Burg, Faron Salisbury, Gary Ayash, Elizabeth Paige, Ryan Preimesberger, Ken Garito, Jared Johnston, David Wright, John Mitchell, Kacie Calhoun, McManus Woodend, Tejon Wright, Tom Stratford, Jarrod LaBine, Timal McKen, Michael Erik and Bob Angelini.

Here is a link to the BLACKkKLANSMAN trailer.

Tea with the Dames

Also known by the title ‘Nothing Like a Dame’, is a sweet documentary into a friendship between 4 acting greats who also happen to be Dames: Dames Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench, Joan Plowright and Maggie Smith. The ladies often catch up and this time they let the cameras in.

If you have enjoyed these ladies careers, you will enjoy this sweet documentary.

Directed by Roger Michell.

Starring Dame Eileen Atkins, Dame Judi Dench, Dame Joan Plowright, Dame Maggie Smith.

Here is a link to the Tea with the Dames trailer.

Brothers Nest – SFF

First up it’s definitely not Kenny.

This Australian Film is a dark comedy, and is full of surprises.

Two brothers attempt to commit the perfect murder, family dynamics and family politics begin to raise their ugly head, causing such a great dark comedy.

I’ll be watching this one again for sure. Even though it makes you question your laughter.

Look out for Kym Gyngell, who does such a brilliant job I forgot about all characters from the Comedy Company.

As part of the Sydney Film Festival, we had an Introduction to the film by Clayton Jacobson and 3 others, followed by a Q and A.

Also John Jarrett and George Miller were in the same session watching the film as me!!

Directed by Clayton Jacobson.

Written by Jaime Browne and Chris Pahlow.

Starring Shane Jacobson, Clayton Jacobson, Kym Gyngell, Lynette Curran, Sarah Snook

Here is a link to the Brothers Nest trailer.

Friends By Chance – SFF

This gorgeous Italian Film also called Tutto Quello Che Vuoi. Tells the story of a friendship between Alessandro who spends his days playing video games and hanging out with his friends. and an elderly poet Giorgio with early stages Alzheimer’s.

It’s been described as a charming and unusual buddy movie, and I can’t disagree. Though I think it’s more than that. So funny, and bittersweet a definite one to watch.

Directed and Written by Francesco Brun.

Starring Giuliano Montaldo, Andrea Carpenzano, Arturo Bruni,  Emanuele Propizio,  Antonio Gerardi,  Donatella Finocchiaro,  Riccardo Vitiello and Raffaella Lebboroni.

Here is a link to the Friends By Chance trailer.

Ocean’s 8

I was excited to see this film last night, it did not disappoint. It’s a heist movie, funny with a few twists. If you liked the other Ocean films, you’ll love this also.

Debbie Ocean is released from prison and puts together a crew to pull off a heist at The Met Gala ball.

I’ll be adding this movie to my collection, and definitely rewatching it.

Directed by Gary Ross.

Written by Gary Ross and Olivia Milch. Based on characters created by George Clayton Johnson and Jack Golden Russell.

Starring Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Helena Bonham Carter, Mindy Kaling, Rihanna, Dakota Fanning, Awkwafina, Sarah Paulson, Anne Hathaway, Elliot Gould, James Corden,

Here is a link to the Ocean’s 8 trailer.

Candy Jar

Two high school debaters, cannot stand each other, and have hated each other their whole school career. They have to work together to get into the college of their dreams.

It’s a nice film, nothing outrageous or controversial here. Just a nice movie to watch. I would watch it again, but make sure I have plenty of lollies, as it does make you want something sweet to eat. So if you are looking for an easy comedy to watch on Netflix this is the one.

Directed by Ben Shelton.

Written by Chad Klitzman.

Starring Jacob Latimore, Sami Gayle, Tom Bergeron, Helen Hunt, Paul Tigue, Austin Flynn, Blake Flynn, Christina Hendricks, Uzo Aduba, Zack Shires, Daniel King, Evan Castelloe, Wilbur Fitzgerald, and Charles Black.

Here is a link to the Candy Jar trailer.

Aurore

This sweet French comedy was just what I needed tonight. It had everything, it’s a true story of womanhood as the poster says. I will be watching this film for years to come!

It’s the story of a woman whose children have grown, her exhusband is now starting a second family. She is going through menopause, has a sexist boss and is about to become a grandmother for the first time.

Do yourself a favour it’s sweet but funny, and a little empowering.

I must say I like that Dendy gets in these films, that don’t go to the big chain cinemas.

Directed by Blandine Lenoir.

Written by Anne-Françoise Brillot, Benjamin Dupas, Jean-Luc Gaget, Blandine Lenoir, Agnès Jaoui, Océane Michel.

Starring Agnès Jaoui, Thibault de Montalembert, Pascale Arbillot, Sarah Suco, Lou Roy-Lecollinet, Nicolas Chupin, Rachel Farmane, Laurie Bordesoules, Juliette Vieux Peccate, Armand Paul Jean, Samir Guesmi, Mathilde Bonicel, Sterenn Guirriec, Franck Lemarié, and Christophe Sardain.

Here is a link to the Aurore trailer.

My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman – Bonus: You’re Dave Letterman You Idiot

I was so pleased to see there was a bonus episode on Netflix of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman. Jerry Seinfeld joined David Letterman, for a talk on stage, not filmed as part of the series. But added to Netflix this week.

Worth a watch if you haven’t already seen it.

Here is a link to the trailer.