Bad Times at the El Royale
Best for: Those who like films like Oceans 11 and thrilling mysteries with dark humour.
Genre: Thriller
Actors you will recognize: Chris Hemsworth, Dakota Fanning, Jon Hamm, Jeff Bridges, Nick Offerman, and many more.
Director: Drew Goddard (you may know him from The Martian, World War Z, Cabin the Woods, and Cloverfield.)
Release Date: October 11th
Why You Should Watch: Set in 1969 this film is about seven strangers, each with their own secret, that meet at a rundown hotel with a dark past that borders California and Nevada. The trailer sets out a thrilling, mysterious, face paced humor with comical moments making this a perfect “popcorn movie.” Click here to watch the Trailer
Fantastic Beasts 2: The Crimes of Grindelwald
Best for: Harry Potter fans, and those who liked the first film.
Genre: Family Film
Actors you will recognize: Eddie Redmayne, Jude Law, Johnny Depp, and Ezra Miller.
Director: David Yates, who directed the last four Harry Potter movies
Release Date: November 16th
Why You Should Watch: If you love Harry Potter you have to see this origin film of Dumbledore, with rumours it explains Snape’s grandparents. The film continues on from the first one with returning characters and new additions with eh premise that there will be conflict between a young Dumbledore and Grindelwald, the movies villain. Click here to watch the trailer
Bohemian Rhapsody
Best for: Queen Fans
Genre: Musical Biopic
Actors you will recognise: Rami Malek and Mike Myers
Director: Bryan Singer who directed the Usual Suspects and the X-Men Series.
Release Date: November 2nd
Why You Should Watch: If you love the music of Queen you will love this movie. The film explains the origins of the band and the process of making the song Bohemian Rhapsody. For the most part, the movie is historically accurate.Click here to watch the trailer
Creed II
Best for: Those who love any of the Rocky films and the first Creed film
Genre: Drama and Sports
Actors you will recognise: Michael Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, and Dolph Lundgren (from the original Rocky films)
Director: Steven Caple Jr. named one of Hollywood’s 30 under 30.
Release Date: Nov 21st
Why You Should Watch: The film follows Creed training to defeat the son of Ivan Drago, who killed his father more than 30 years prior. This film is about both Rocky and Creed’s legacy. Great action-packed movie with exciting fight scenes along with drama.Click here to watch the trailer
Ralph Breaks the Internet
Best for: Big kids and anyone who loves Disney Pixar movies.
Genre: Family and Animation.
Actors you will recognise: John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, and Jack McBrayer.
Director: Rich Moore and Phil Johnson who directed the first film along with Zootopia.
Release Date: November 21st
Why You Should Watch: If you loved the first film you will love this one. Although this is technically a kids film it has adult jokes and references throughout and plenty of Easter eggs and references to other Disney film.Click here to watch the Trailer
First Man
Best for: History nerds and those who love dramatic films
Genre: Drama and History
Actors you will recognise: Ryan Gosling
Director: Damien Chazelle who previously directed Whiplash
Release Date: October 11th
Why You Should Watch: The film has already received critical acclaim with praise given to the main actor’s performances, as well as cinematography, score, and direction. No doubt this film will be talked about in awards season. The film chronicles the moon landing and the events leading up to it. Click here to watch the trailer
