If you’re a sucker for good movies, then this week’s movie playlist will surely be a delight. The mix of movie genres will surely give that momentary escape from the stress and humdrum of your usual routine and make your week worthwhile. Take your pick from “A Star is Born,” “Liway,” “Johnny English Strikes Again,” “Mile 22,” “Hell Fest,” and “Brother of the Year.”
Movie Mix October 10: A Good Mix of Genre
“A Star is Born” is a musical romantic drama produced and directed by Bradley Cooper as his directorial debut. Bradley also co-wrote the screenplay of this 1937 film remake along with Eric Roth and Will Fetters. The film is about an alcoholic musician (Bradley Cooper) who falls in love with a young singer (Lady Gaga). Even in his downward spiral, he helps her find fame. “A Star is Born” premiered on August 31, 2018 at the 75th Venice International Film Festival. This is the third remake of the film after the original in 1937, starring Janet Gaynor and Fredric March; the musical version in 1954, starring Judy Garland and James Mason; and the 1976 rock musical starring Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson.
“Liway” is a Filipino Cinemalaya film that tells the true story of a mother named Day who does her best to shelter her child from the harsh realities of life living inside Camp Delgado, a military camp for both rebels and criminals during Martial Law. The story she tells her child is that of an enchantress named “Liway” and does so through songs and imagination to keep her son away from trauma. The film is directed by Kip Oebanda and stars Glaiza de Castro, Dominic Roco, Kenken Nuyad, Sue Prado, Soliman Cruz, and so much more.
“Johnny English Strikes Again” is an action comedy that brings back Rowan Atkinson who also produced the film. Rowan reprises his role as the British spy and retired MI7 agent Johnny English who gets reinstated for a mission to find the notorious mastermind of a cyber attack that threatens to expose the identities of all active undercover agents in Britain. Cast members include Emma Thompson, Olga Kurylenko, Jake Lacy, Charles Dance, Ben Miller, Miranda Hennessy, and Adam James.
“Mile 22” is an American espionage thriller about an elite CIA task force who is given the responsibility to escort a high-priority asset 22 miles to an extraction point while they are being hunted down by the government. The all-star cast includes Mark Wahlberg, John Malkovich, Lauren Cohan, Iko Uwais, Ronda Rousey, and Sam Medina. The film is the fourth collaboration between director Peter Berg and Mark Wahlberg after “Lone Survivor,” “Deepwater Horizon,” and “Patriots Day.”
“Hell Fest” is a slasher film that makes the Halloween season a bit scarier. The movie is about a group of teenagers who get stalked by a serial killer while they visit a traveling Halloween carnival. The film stars Amy Forsyth, Reign Edwards, Bex Taylor-Klaus, and Tony Todd.
“Brother of the Year” is a Thai movie that shows the humorous reality of how a brother can get in the way of his sister’s love life. For the longest time, Jane has been living with her brother Chut who is completely dependent on her as his sister. When Jane is about to get married and move to Japan, Chut is forced to take care of himself but doesn’t find it easy at all. He goes to unimaginable feats to try to keep things the way they were with his sister and more so, his convenient life. The film stars Sunny Suwanmethanont, Urassaya Sperbund, and Nichkhun.