The French New Wave movement has played a critical role in my deep love for cinema. While it bloomed well before I was born, I later found myself infatuated with the works of Truffaut, Godard, Rohmer, Rivette, Chabrol, Varda, Resnais, and others. So naturally I was drawn to “Nouvelle Vague”, a playful and passionate reimaging of the making of one of the movement’s signature films, “Breathless”. And if that wasn’t enough, it just so happens to be directed by one of the best, Richard Linklater.

From its first trailer, Guillaume Marbeck offers a spitting image of film critic turned filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard. Zoey Deutch has a stunningly similarity to Jean Seberg. And Aubry Dullin channels the cool suavity of Jean-Paul Belmondo. The film was filmed in Paris and entirely in French. It was also shot in pristine black-and-white in a period-perfect 4:3 aspect ration. We get a taste of all of this and more in the exciting new trailer which has managed to leave me even more excited.

“Nouvelle Vague” releases in select theaters on October 31st before streaming on Netflix November 14th. Check out the trailer below and let me know if you’ll be seeing it or taking a pass.

For fans like me, it doesn’t get much more exciting than this. Daniel Day-Lewis returns to acting following his surprise retirement eight years ago. Rightfully heralded by many (myself included) as our greatest living actor, the 68-year-old Day-Lewis has delivered countless superb performances. He’s won three Oscars, four BAFTAs, and two Golden Globe awards. And now he’s back, starring in his first film since 2017’s “Phantom Thread”.

And if his return wasn’t enough, he’s appearing in a film directed by his son, Ronan Day-Lewis. The two co-wrote the script which has mostly been kept under wraps. What we do know is that it has been called an absorbing family drama that explores the complex and profound ties that exist between brothers, fathers, and sons. Joining Day-Lewis on screen is the underrated Sean Bean, Samantha Morton, Samuel Bottomley, and Safia Oakley-Green. I can’t wait.

“Anemone” is set to be released in theaters on October 3rd. Check out the trailer below and let me know if you’ll be seeing it or taking a pass.

Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment is releasing James Wan’s “The Conjuring” on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray for the first time. This supernatural horror new classic released in 2013 and kicked off a franchise that has earned over $2.2 billion at the global box office. The film’s chilling story was plucked from the case files of renowned demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren and told of a young girl’s possession in Harrisville, Rhode Island. Starring Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson, both brilliant as the two leads. Read my full review of the film [HERE].

This 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray edition of “The Conjuring” comes with a digital copy and will be available to purchase on August 26th. See below for a full synopsis of the film as well as release information and a list of special features.

About the Film:

Year: 2012

Runtime: 112 Minutes

Director: James Wan

Screenwriter: Chad Hayes, Carey W. Hayes

Cast: Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Lili Taylor, Ron Livingston, Shanley Caswell, Hayley McFarland, Joey King, Mackenzie Foy, Kyla Deaver, Shannon Kook, John Brotherton, Sterling Jerins, Amy Tipton

Rating: R for sequences of disturbing violence and terror

Before there was Amityville, there was Harrisville.  Based on the true-life story, The Conjuring tells the tale of how world-renowned paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren were called upon to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in a secluded farmhouse. Forced to confront a powerful demonic entity, the Warrens find themselves caught in the most horrifying case of their lives.

From New Line Cinema comes a feature film drawn from the case files of married demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren. “The Conjuring” stars Academy Award nominee Vera Farmiga (“Up in the Air”) and Patrick Wilson (“Insidious”) as the Warrens, and Ron Livingston and Lili Taylor as Roger and Carolyn Perron, residents of the house.

Special Features:

“The Conjuring“ Digital release and Ultra HD Blu-ray disc contains the following new and previously released special features:

• Scariest of Them All (NEW)​ – The cast and creators of The Conjuring take a look back at some of the greatest scares of the series, uncovering what made these films so iconic.​
• Reflections on the Conjuring (NEW)​ – More than a decade after the release of the original film, the cast and crew of The Conjuring reflect on their experiences creating one of the most legendary horror series in history.​
• The Conjuring: Face-to-Face with Terror​ – Relive the real-life horror as the Perron family comes together to reflect back on the farmhouse they shared with diabolical spirits for nearly a decade.
• A Life in Demonology​ – The real demonologist and paranormal experts from The Conjuring take you inside their life’s work and into their personal occult cellar, where they keep haunted and unholy relics from their many cases.​
• Scaring the “@$*%” Out of You​ – Director James Wan (Saw, Insidious) welcomes you into his world and gives an inside look at the at the scenes that scare the “@$*%” out of moviegoers time and time again.

Easily among the most anticipated films of 2025 in Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic 1818 novel “Frankenstein”. It seems like the perfect fit for the Academy Award-winning filmmaker who both writes and directs this well traveled tale. He brings together an all-star cast that includes Oscar Isaac as the brilliant but egotistical Victor Frankenstein, Jacob Elordi as his macabre creation, and Mia Goth as Victor’s fiancé. The film also stars Christoph Waltz, Lars Mikkelsen, Felix Kammerer, Ralph Ineson, Burn Gorman, David Bradley, Charles Dance, Christian Convery, and Lauren Collins.

“Frankenstein” will be coming to select theaters on October 17th followed by its Netflix streaming release on November 7th. To get audiences ready, Netflix has released some killer new teaser key art which I’m sure it’s just the start of their promotion for what could be a significant awards contender. Check them out below.

Are you excited for Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein”?

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment is bringing “The Accountant 2”, the surprise sequel to the 2016 action thriller “The Accountant”, to home video. The movie sees star and producer Ben Affleck reteaming with director Gavin O’Connor in a film that improves on its predecessor by taking an almost buddy-comedy approach. Jon Bernthal, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, and J.K. Simmons all reprise their roles from the first film. You can read my full spoiler-free review of the movie [HERE].

This 4K Ultra-HD edition of “The Accountant 2” is light on special features but looks sharp and comes with a digital copy. It will be available to purchase on August 12th. See below for a full synopsis of the film and its release information.

About the Film:

Year: 2025

Runtime: 132 Minutes

Director: Gavin O’Connor

Screenwriter: Bill Dubuque

Cast: Ben Affleck, Jon Bernthal, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, J.K. Simmons, Daniella Pineda, Allison Robertson, Robert Morgan, Grant Harvey, Andrew Howard, Lombardo Boyer, Michael Tourek

Rating: R for strong violence and language throughout

Christian Wolff (Ben Affleck) has a talent for solving complex problems. When an old acquaintance is murdered, leaving behind a cryptic message to “find the accountant,” Wolff is compelled to solve the case. Realizing more extreme measures are necessary, Wolff recruits his estranged and highly lethal brother, Brax (Jon Bernthal), to help. In partnership with U.S. Treasury Deputy Director Marybeth Medina (Cynthia Addai-Robinson), they uncover a deadly conspiracy, becoming targets of a ruthless network of killers who will stop at nothing to keep their secrets buried.

Warner Bros. Pictures has been gearing up for the release of “Mortal Kombat II”, the second film in director Simon McQuoid’s big screen reboot of the popular video game series originally created by Ed Boon and John Tobias. As fans know well, the story revolves around a multi-realm fighting tournament with a special penchant for wild characters and a heaping helping of blood-soaked violence.

Karl Urban, Hiroyuki Sanada, Adeline Rudolph, Josh Lawson, Jessica McNamee, Ludi Lin, Tati Gabrielle, Mehcad Brooks, Lewis Tan, Chin Han, Damon Herriman, Tadanobu Asano, Joe Taslim, and Martyn Ford are some of the sequel’s cast members. The first trailer was released a few weeks back and it was followed by twelve killer character posters highlighting the movie’s long list of fighters, all who have roots in the video game series. Check the posters out below.

“Mortal Kombat II” hits theaters on October 24, 2025.