The holidays can mean family, friends, celebrations, and great movies! Studios release their films in late Nov and December in the hope that they will garner a major award during award season which can contribute to increased sales and viewership. That provides us with a rich opportunity to escape the hectic holiday season with a few hours of pure entertainment. These are the films Fashion Reverie recommends. Enjoy!
“A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood”
This has been a dark year. Forest fires, mass shootings, Venice is sinking and the less said about politics the better. Why not spend two heartwarming hours watching multiple Academy Award-winner Tom Hanks portray Fred Rogers. Based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod, the film tells the story of kindness triumphing over cynicism. Bring tissues. You’ll be crying with joy.
“A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” opens on November 22.
“Knives Out”
Acclaimed writer and director Rian Johnson (Brick, Looper, Star Wars: The Last Jedi) pays tribute to mystery mastermind Agatha Christie in “Knives Out.” When a rich crime novelist is found dead following his 85th birthday party, everyone is a suspect. With a knockout cast including Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Michael Shannon, Jamie Lee Curtis, and more. This exciting whodunit will have you guessing til the end.
“Knives Out” opens November 27.
“The Aeronauts”
In 1862, daredevil balloon pilot Amelia Wren (Felicity Jones) teams up with pioneering meteorologist James Glaisher (Eddie Redmayne) to advance human knowledge of the weather and fly higher than anyone in history. While based on true events filmmakers strayed from the actual, considerably. But, in doing so delivered an exciting story with stunning cinematography. See this in IMAX if you can. The sweeping visuals will take your breath away.
“The Aeronauts” opens December 6.
“In Fabric”
Who hasn’t dreamed of finding a dress that will change their life? An insecure woman looking to dip her toe into the dating scene visits a bewitching London boutique and leaves with a perfectly fitted blood red gown. This darkly humorous tale blends horror with comedy as Marianne Jean-Baptiste discovers she’s a true fashion victim after inadvertently unleashing a curse.
“In Fabric” opens December 6.
“Jumanji: The Next Level”
Looking for a film suitable for the entire family? This third installment in the Jumanji reboot finds the gang trying to save their friend Spencer after he gets sucked back into the video game while attempting to destroy the console. This time, bouncing from jungles to deserts to frozen tundra with two new characters. Get ready for some rip-roaring adventure.
“Jumanji: The Next Level” opens December 13.
“Bombshell”
“Bombshell” is based on the real scandal that would force the late Roger Aisles to resign from Fox News following accusations of sexual harassment. Featuring Academy Award-winner Nicole Kidman and Charlize Theron—who looks so much like Megyn Kelly it’s disturbing—tells the explosive story of the women who stood up to Media mogul and took him down.
“Bombshell” opens December 13.
“Star Wars: The Rise of the Skywalker”
Co-Written and directed by J.J Abrams this is the third installment in the sequel trilogy, the ninth and final installment in the Skywalker saga. A year after the events of The Last Jedi, the remnants of the Resistance face the First Order once again—while reckoning with the past and their own inner turmoil. It was planned that Rise of Skywalker would focus on General Leia Organa, but Carrie Fisher’s sudden death two years ago forced a script change. Fisher will appear in scenes leftover from the previous films.
“Star Wars: The Rise of the Skywalker” opens December 20.
“Cats”
Written by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, and being the longest running musical on Broadway, this “Cats” stars James Corden, Judi Dench, Jason Derulo, Idris Elba, Jennifer Hudson, Ian McKellen, Taylor Swift, and Rebel Wilson. The polarizing trailer was described by some as a “demented dream ballet.” But with this cast, you know the film will have some amazing musical numbers. You’re curious admit it.
“Cats” opens December 20.
“Little Women”
After writing and directing the exceptional “Ladybird,” Greta Gerwig found herself the fifth woman to be nominated for a best director Academy Award. This Christmas she will unspool an adaption of the classic Louisa May Alcott s novel Little Women starring Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scalen, and Timothée Chalamet. The four March sisters find themselves coming of age in America after the Civil War.
“Little Women” opens on December 25.
—Cameron Grey Rose
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