Silver Screen Queens

For the ninth episode in the long-running franchise, Jamie Lee Curtis returns to her iconic role as Laurie Strode, in a film that is definitely a sequel to the 1978 original, but only kinda sorta a sequel to its seven other sequels. Billed as Laurie’s final* showdown with legendary slasher Michael Myers, we find her isolated from her family (daughter Judy Greer and granddaughter Andi Matichak), and needing to tap reserves of strength and preparation built up over four decades living in fear.

* refer to HALLOWEEN’s box office to see if you think there will be another film in the franchise…

• Halloween (2018) - IMDb
• Halloween (1978) - IMDb
• Friday the 13th (1980) - IMDb
• John Carpenter's Steadicam of Terror - Tested
• Repo Man (1984) - IMDb
• The Thing from Another World (1951) - IMDb
• The Thing (1982) - IMDb

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“From director Bradley Cooper…” proclaimed the (excellent) trailer, and so it is. We had to wait a couple of weeks to see this in Australia, which only gave the hype train time to build up steam. So, does it live up to expectations?

• A Star Is Born (2018) - IMDb
• A Star Is Born (1937 film) - Wikipedia
• A Star Is Born (1954 film) - Wikipedia
• A Star Is Born (1976) - IMDb
• Bradley Cooper Is Not Really Into This Profile - The New York Times
• A Star Is Born: Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper on their new movie | EW.com

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A few weeks ago we saw a sexy, neon movie poster, and immediately wanted to know more. Serendipity showed us the trailer, and informed us that this throwback thriller was directed by one of our favourite writer/directors, Drew Goddard, and from that moment on, we were hooked. With an intriguing premise and an innovative storytelling technique, we were very keen to talk about BAD TIMES AT THE EL ROYALE.

• Bad Times at the El Royale (2018) - IMDb
• The Cabin in the Woods (2012) - IMDb
• Murder on the Orient Express (2017) - IMDb
• Rashomon (1950) - IMDb
• Visual Pleasure in Narrative Cinema - Laura Mulvey - Print version - Luxonline

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Don’t mention the Spider-guy is the watchword of this Sony take on one of its Marvel properties. Tom Hardy is inspiringly cast as Eddie Brock/Venom, and joined by some talented and unexpected co-stars in this film by the director of Zombieland.

• Venom (2018) - IMDb
• James Marsden - IMDb
• Lego Marvel Super Heroes (Video Game 2013) - IMDb
• Upgrade (2018) - IMDb

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If you spend a lot of time online, you will eventually see a Mr Rogers quote. If you grew up outside of the US, like us, you probably don’t know who that is. Luckily, there’s a new documentary to tell us about his life, and his incredible legacy of kindness and caring.

• Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018) - IMDb
• Michael Schur - IMDb
• The Middleman (TV Series 2008) - IMDb
• Room (2015) - IMDb
• Untitled Mr. Rogers/Tom Hanks Project (2019) - IMDb

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John Cho finally gets a lead worthy of his immense talents, and filmmakers finally succeed in capturing life on the internet, in this tight thriller about a desperate dad with a missing daughter.

• Searching (2018) - IMDb
• Unfriended (2014) - IMDb

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Anna Kendrick’s small-town mommy vlogger Stephanie meets Blake Lively’s glamorous PR exec Emily through their sons. It’s going great, until Emily disappears, dragging Stephanie into a mystery she’s only too happy to explore.

• A Simple Favour (2018) - IMDb
• Camp (2003) - IMDb
• Anna Kendrick & Blake Lively Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions | WIRED - YouTube
• Opinion | Who Gets a Second Chance? - The New York Times

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This Netflix movie based on a popular YA novel has been getting some serious buzz, and not just because it serves a multitude of underserved audiences. Cute and fun, it also launched the career of the internet’s newest boyfriend, Noah Centineo, and given the most memorable part of X-MEN: APOCALYPSE, Lana Condor, her first lead.

• To All the Boys I've Loved Before (2018) - IMDb
• Crazy Rich Asians (2018) - IMDb
• 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) - IMDb
• The Raven Cycle - Wikipedia
• She's the Man (2006) - IMDb
• Love, Simon (2018) - IMDb
• Blockers (2018) - IMDb
• The Fault in our Stars (2014) - IMDb
• Salt and Pepper Cafe - John Mulaney
• Andrew Keegan - Cult Leader

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It’s Jason Statham vs Megashark, with a mega budget and a transparent play for the China market. If you like giant shark movies, then this is for you. If you don’t, then I don’t know what to tell you. Check the show notes for some video of Jason Statham’s diving career, as well as one of John Barrowman’s more infamous line readings.

• The Meg (2018) - IMDb
• Deep Blue Sea (1999) - IMDb
• Shark Attack 3 - That Famous Line - YouTube
• Shark Attack 3: Megalodon (Video 2002) - IMDb
• Jason Statham competed in diving at the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland - YouTube
• Deep Blue Sea (1999) Original One-Sheet Movie Poster-Original Film Art - Original Film Art - Vintage Movie Posters

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One of the most anticipated films of the year, and the first since 1993 to feature a predominantly Asian/Asian-American cast helmed by an Asian-American director, this little rom-com has a lot riding on it’s couture-clad shoulders. Luckily, Michelle Yeoh and Awkwafina are on board.

• Crazy Rich Asians (2018) - IMDb
• Crazy Rich Asians - Wikipedia
• Entourage (TV Series 2004–2011) - Rex Lee as Lloyd, Lloyd Lee - IMDb
• The Meg (2018) - IMDb
• Elphaba - Wikipedia
• Set It Up (2018) - IMDb
• When Harry Met Sally... (1989) - IMDb

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