As we’re about halfway through 2018, I thought now would be a good time to preview some of the movies coming out within the next six months that could end up competing at next year’s Academy Awards. Here is a list of films that already have trailers out for all of you to take a look at:
BlacKkKlansman (August 10th)
Directed By Spike Lee
Starring John David Washington, Adam Driver, Laura Harrier, Topher Grace, Corey Hawkins, Paul Walter Hauser, Ryan Eggold, Robert John Burke, Alec Baldwin, & Harry Belafonte
Ron Stallworth, an African-American police officer from Colorado, successfully manages to infiltrate the local Ku Klux Klan and became the head of the local chapter.
BlacKkKlansman (August 10th)
Directed By Spike Lee
Starring John David Washington, Adam Driver, Laura Harrier, Topher Grace, Corey Hawkins, Paul Walter Hauser, Ryan Eggold, Robert John Burke, Alec Baldwin, & Harry Belafonte
Ron Stallworth, an African-American police officer from Colorado, successfully manages to infiltrate the local Ku Klux Klan and became the head of the local chapter.
The Wife (August 17th)
Directed By Björn Runge
Starring Glenn Close, Jonathan Pryce, Christian Slater, Max Irons, & Elizabeth McGovern
Behind any great man, there's always a greater woman - and you're about to meet her. It is crucial you get to know this woman - many of us already do and don't even realize it. Joan Castleman: a highly intelligent and still-striking beauty - the perfect devoted wife. Forty years spent sacrificing her own talent, dreams and ambitions to fan the flames of her charismatic husband Joe and his skyrocketing literary career. Ignoring his infidelities and excuses because of his 'art' with grace and humor. Their fateful pact has built a marriage upon uneven compromises. And Joan's reached her breaking point. On the eve of Joe's Nobel Prize for Literature, the crown jewel in a spectacular body of work, Joan's coup de grace is to confront the biggest sacrifice of her life and secret of his career.
Directed By Björn Runge
Starring Glenn Close, Jonathan Pryce, Christian Slater, Max Irons, & Elizabeth McGovern
Behind any great man, there's always a greater woman - and you're about to meet her. It is crucial you get to know this woman - many of us already do and don't even realize it. Joan Castleman: a highly intelligent and still-striking beauty - the perfect devoted wife. Forty years spent sacrificing her own talent, dreams and ambitions to fan the flames of her charismatic husband Joe and his skyrocketing literary career. Ignoring his infidelities and excuses because of his 'art' with grace and humor. Their fateful pact has built a marriage upon uneven compromises. And Joan's reached her breaking point. On the eve of Joe's Nobel Prize for Literature, the crown jewel in a spectacular body of work, Joan's coup de grace is to confront the biggest sacrifice of her life and secret of his career.
A Star is Born (October 5th)
Directed By Bradley Cooper
Starring Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga, Sam Elliott, Andrew Dice Clay, Dave Chappelle, Michael Harney, Willam Belli, & Anthony Ramos
In this latest remake of the 1937 classic, seasoned musician Jackson Maine discovers-and falls in love with-struggling artist Ally. She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer - until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally's career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.
Directed By Bradley Cooper
Starring Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga, Sam Elliott, Andrew Dice Clay, Dave Chappelle, Michael Harney, Willam Belli, & Anthony Ramos
In this latest remake of the 1937 classic, seasoned musician Jackson Maine discovers-and falls in love with-struggling artist Ally. She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer - until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally's career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.
Beautiful Boy (October 12th)
Directed By Felix Van Groeningen (The Broken Circle Breakdown)
Starring Steve Carell, Timothée Chalamet, Maura Tierney, Amy Ryan, & Timothy Hutton
This film chronicles the heartbreaking and inspiring experience of survival and recovery in a family coping with addiction over many years.
Directed By Felix Van Groeningen (The Broken Circle Breakdown)
Starring Steve Carell, Timothée Chalamet, Maura Tierney, Amy Ryan, & Timothy Hutton
This film chronicles the heartbreaking and inspiring experience of survival and recovery in a family coping with addiction over many years.
First Man (October 12th)
Directed By Damien Chazelle (La La Land)
Starring Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy, Corey Stoll, Kyle Chandler, Jason Clarke, Brian d’Arcy James, Pablo Schreiber, Patrick Fugit, & Corey Michael Smith
A Biopic about the life of the legendary American Astronaut Neil Armstrong from 1961-1969, on his journey to becoming the first human to walk the moon. Exploring the sacrifices and costs on the Nation and Neil himself, during one of the most dangerous missions in the history of space travel.
Directed By Damien Chazelle (La La Land)
Starring Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy, Corey Stoll, Kyle Chandler, Jason Clarke, Brian d’Arcy James, Pablo Schreiber, Patrick Fugit, & Corey Michael Smith
A Biopic about the life of the legendary American Astronaut Neil Armstrong from 1961-1969, on his journey to becoming the first human to walk the moon. Exploring the sacrifices and costs on the Nation and Neil himself, during one of the most dangerous missions in the history of space travel.
Bohemian Rhapsody (November 2nd)
Directed By Bryan Singer (The Usual Suspects)
Starring Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton, Gwilym Lee, Ben Hardy, Joseph Mazzello, Aidan Gillen, Tom Hollander, Allen Leech, & Mike Myers
This film is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury, who defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet. The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound, their near-implosion as Mercury's lifestyle spirals out of control, and their triumphant reunion on the eve of Live Aid, where Mercury, facing a life-threatening illness, leads the band in one of the greatest performances in the history of rock music. In the process, cementing the legacy of a band that were always more like a family, and who continue to inspire outsiders, dreamers and music lovers to this day.
Directed By Bryan Singer (The Usual Suspects)
Starring Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton, Gwilym Lee, Ben Hardy, Joseph Mazzello, Aidan Gillen, Tom Hollander, Allen Leech, & Mike Myers
This film is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury, who defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet. The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound, their near-implosion as Mercury's lifestyle spirals out of control, and their triumphant reunion on the eve of Live Aid, where Mercury, facing a life-threatening illness, leads the band in one of the greatest performances in the history of rock music. In the process, cementing the legacy of a band that were always more like a family, and who continue to inspire outsiders, dreamers and music lovers to this day.
Boy Erased (November 2nd)
Directed By Joel Edgerton (The Gift)
Starring Lucas Hedges, Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe, Joel Edgerton, Cherry Jones, Flea, & Joe Alwyn
Garrard, the son of a Baptist pastor in a small American town, is outed to his parents as gay at the age of 19. Garrard is quickly pressured into attending a gay conversion therapy program – or else be shunned by his family, friends, and church. It is within the program that Garrard comes into conflict with its head therapist.
Directed By Joel Edgerton (The Gift)
Starring Lucas Hedges, Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe, Joel Edgerton, Cherry Jones, Flea, & Joe Alwyn
Garrard, the son of a Baptist pastor in a small American town, is outed to his parents as gay at the age of 19. Garrard is quickly pressured into attending a gay conversion therapy program – or else be shunned by his family, friends, and church. It is within the program that Garrard comes into conflict with its head therapist.
The Front Runner
Directed By Jason Reitman (Up in the Air)
Starring Hugh Jackman, Vera Farmiga, J.K. Simmons, & Alfred Molina
American Senator Gary Hart's 1988 presidential campaign is derailed when he is caught up in a scandalous love affair.
Directed By Jason Reitman (Up in the Air)
Starring Hugh Jackman, Vera Farmiga, J.K. Simmons, & Alfred Molina
American Senator Gary Hart's 1988 presidential campaign is derailed when he is caught up in a scandalous love affair.
Widows (November 16th)
Directed By Steve McQueen (12 Years a Slave)
Starring Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth Debicki, Cynthia Erivo, Colin Farrell, Brian Tyree Henry, Daniel Kaluuya, Carrie Coon, Jacki Weaver, Robert Duvall, & Liam Neeson
Set in contemporary Chicago, amidst a time of turmoil, four women with nothing in common except a debt left behind by their dead husbands' criminal activities, take fate into their own hands, and conspire to forge a future on their own terms.
Directed By Steve McQueen (12 Years a Slave)
Starring Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth Debicki, Cynthia Erivo, Colin Farrell, Brian Tyree Henry, Daniel Kaluuya, Carrie Coon, Jacki Weaver, Robert Duvall, & Liam Neeson
Set in contemporary Chicago, amidst a time of turmoil, four women with nothing in common except a debt left behind by their dead husbands' criminal activities, take fate into their own hands, and conspire to forge a future on their own terms.
If Beale Street Could Talk (November 30th)
Directed By Barry Jenkins (Moonlight)
Starring Kiki Layne, Stephen James, Teyonah Parris, Regina King, Colman Domingo, Brian Tyree Henry, Dave Franco, Ed Skrein, Michael Beach, Finn Wittrock, Aunjanue Ellis, Diego Luna, Pedro Pascal, & Emily Rios
Set in the early 1970’s, a woman in Harlem desperately scrambles to prove her fiancé innocent of a crime while carrying their first child.
Directed By Barry Jenkins (Moonlight)
Starring Kiki Layne, Stephen James, Teyonah Parris, Regina King, Colman Domingo, Brian Tyree Henry, Dave Franco, Ed Skrein, Michael Beach, Finn Wittrock, Aunjanue Ellis, Diego Luna, Pedro Pascal, & Emily Rios
Set in the early 1970’s, a woman in Harlem desperately scrambles to prove her fiancé innocent of a crime while carrying their first child.
Mary Queen of Scots (December 7th)
Directed By Josie Rourke
Starring Saoirse Ronan, Margot Robbie, Jack Lowden, Joe Alwyn, Martin Compston, Brendan Coyle, David Tennant, Guy Pearce, & James McArdle
Mary Stuart's attempt to overthrow her cousin Elizabeth I, Queen of England, finds her condemned to years of imprisonment before facing execution.
Directed By Josie Rourke
Starring Saoirse Ronan, Margot Robbie, Jack Lowden, Joe Alwyn, Martin Compston, Brendan Coyle, David Tennant, Guy Pearce, & James McArdle
Mary Stuart's attempt to overthrow her cousin Elizabeth I, Queen of England, finds her condemned to years of imprisonment before facing execution.
Welcome to Marwen (December 21st)
Directed By Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump)
Starring Steve Carell, Leslie Mann, Merritt Wever, Janelle Monáe, Eiza González, Gwendoline Christie, Neil Jackson, & Diane Kruger
Mark Hogancamp, a victim of a violent assault constructs a miniature World War II village in his yard to help him through his recovery.
Directed By Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump)
Starring Steve Carell, Leslie Mann, Merritt Wever, Janelle Monáe, Eiza González, Gwendoline Christie, Neil Jackson, & Diane Kruger
Mark Hogancamp, a victim of a violent assault constructs a miniature World War II village in his yard to help him through his recovery.
On the Basis of Sex (December 25th)
Directed By Mimi Leder (Deep Impact)
Starring Felicity Jones, Armie Hammer, Justin Theroux, Kathy Bates, & Sam Waterston
The story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg as she teams with her husband Marty to bring a groundbreaking case before the U.S. Court of Appeals and overturn a century of gender discrimination.
Directed By Mimi Leder (Deep Impact)
Starring Felicity Jones, Armie Hammer, Justin Theroux, Kathy Bates, & Sam Waterston
The story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg as she teams with her husband Marty to bring a groundbreaking case before the U.S. Court of Appeals and overturn a century of gender discrimination.
As more trailers will be released sometime soon, I’ll definitely plan to update you all.