Olivia picks her most anticipated films of 2019
Since I was not able to make it to too many films this year, made a Top Ten List for films debuting in theaters in 2019 instead. Here they are:
10. The Peanut Butter Falcon
Another film that might have select screenings, but just as much appeal given its charming synopsis on IMDb, I was drawn to The Peanut Butter Falcon for its Indie film feel and heart. It will be a film treasured more for it’s plot, and given it’s cast one done for the love of the plot and not the promised reception.
8. & 9. The Lion King / Aladdin
Much like the first two films included in my list, the live action production of The Lion King and Aladdin will be a must for the ’90’s child’ still kicking inside of me and millions of others who will jokingly fight past young families to get a ticket. Yes, some of the recent live-action remakes have been met with mixed reviews, but that will not deter most of us from attending a matinee screening or two.
7. The Best of Enemies
Everyone should include a film on their list based on true events, especially events that make them uncomfortable but educated from the viewing experience. Depicting the unique relationship between a Civil Rights leader and the Cyclops of the Ku Klux Klan this film will undoubtedly be prolific and inspirational given the current state of racial conflict in our society.
6. Glass
Another popcorn film that, based on its cast, will draw millions into theater seats: whether they leave satisfied or not. With a leading cast of Bruce Willis, Sarah Paulson, Samuel L. Jackson, and James McAvoy, this continuation of Shyamalan’s Split storyline should be able to stand out with other titles debuting around the same time. It will also offer a change in pace, given its darker tone compared to other family films coming out in 2019.
5. Judy
Based loosely on the play End of the Rainbow, which focuses on the last few months of Garland’s life and career, it will be interesting how Renee Zellweger will express the vulnerable side of Garland, rather than the boisterous side audiences are more familiar with.
4. Rocketman
Elton John biopic staring Taron Egerton; enough said. Although the film is at a risk for following on the successful tail of Bohemian Rhapsody, I am sure it will have its own individual zeal given John’s body of work (and his own unique journey to fame).
3. The Show
I came across this title while searching for films that will be released this coming year, and after reading the following I was, again, sold. “A man’s search for a stolen artifact leads him to the haunted town filled with Voodoo gangsters, masked adventurers, Depression-era private eyes and violent chiaroscuro women.” – IMDb. While it will most likely go to select art houses and cinemas, I will gladly make the drive.
Editor’s Note: This is based off an Alan Moore Screenplay
2. Little Women
Another nostalgic experience to look forward to in the new year, while I am loyal to the Winona Ryder and Susan Sarandon adaptation from 1994, I cannot wait to see what Emma Watson, Saoirse Ronan, and Meryl Streep offer the theater of children’s literature fans.
1. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Like many wonderful (and maybe not so wonderful) people, I was lucky to experience a childhood where Fred Rogers and Tom Hanks graced my TV screen. The fact that these two American treasures are combining forces on the silver screen was all I needed to hear in order to state “I’m sold” when I first heard about the project. It will be worth the wait for October 2019.