Trailer Blitz! John Candy: I Like Me, MEGADOC, Die My Love, SHELL, Are We Good? and More
Here's a list of films coming to screens soon!
đ„ âJohn Candy: I Like Meâ Trailer: Producer Ryan Reynolds and Director Colin Hanks Honor the Comedy Icon in a Touching New Documentary â Premiering October 10th on Prime Video
Every generation has its favorite comedian who helps define the way they see and understand comedy. Each one brings something uniquely new to the world, setting themselves apart in their own way. And sadly, far too often, we see comedians with so much light in their hearts leave this world far too soon.
Comedian John Candy was only 43 years old when he died of a heart attack in 1994. Yet he left behind a comedy legacy that could rival any of the greats, filled with unforgettable performances and an enduring warmth that still resonates today.
For anyone to die so young, his potential wasnât fully realized, yet what he accomplished in such a short time was nothing short of remarkable... and timeless. How can anyone forget his knockout turn as everyoneâs favorite black sheep relative in Uncle Buck, his hilarious Chewbacca parody as Barf, a Mawg (half man, half dog), in Spaceballs, or his down-and-out Olympian bobsleighing coach in Cool Runnings?
Candy, in a way, was entirely different from his contemporaries like Bill Murray and Chevy Chase, who both often played up the bastard archetype. Candy was more comfortable playing the lovable everymanâthe average joe just looking for his shot.
John Candy: I Like Me is a new retrospective documentary that explores the life and legacy of the beloved Canadian comedy icon. It just premiered this past week at the Toronto International Film Festival, earning rave reviewsâespecially from critics who grew up with Candyâs genius.
The doc hails from lifelong John Candy fan Ryan Reynolds, who serves as producer, while actor Colin Hanks (son of Candyâs Splash co-star Tom Hanks) steps into the directorâs chair to guide the project. Both Ryan and Colin are self-proclaimed Candy superfans, joining the project with the full support of Candyâs surviving children, Jennifer and Christopher Candy.
The film weaves together never-before-seen home videos, candid reflections from family and collaborators, and offers a closer look at Candyâs personal struggles with fame, family, and Hollywoodâs relentless pressures. Itâs both a celebration and a reckoningâshowing Candy as a son, husband, father, friend, and performer who lived to bring joy to others, even while wrestling with his own demons.
John Candy: I Like Me premieres October 10th on Prime Video. A heartfelt reminder of why we not only liked himâwe loved him.
đ„ âMEGADOCâ Trailer: Francis Ford Coppolaâs Turbulent Journey to Make âMegalopolisâ Captured in Mike Figgisâs Behind-the-Scenes Documentary â In Select Theaters September 17th
What kind of filmmaker risks $120 million of his own fortune to chase a decades-long dream? The answer, of course, is Francis Ford Coppola.
Now, having finally watched Coppolaâs long-gestating passion project Megalopolis, one might be tempted to call it a waste of money and time. And you wouldnât be alone in that sentiment. But Coppola has always been a filmmaker who seems to cherish the process of making a film just as muchâif not moreâthan the finished work itself.
Weâre not here to validate Megalopolis as a financial or artistic successâit wasnât. But while promoting the film last year, Coppola made countless interview appearances, and one thing he said stuck with us. He described the film as a cautionary tale of a broken worldâa bleak future he sees looming. When asked what he believes is plaguing society, he answered with stunning clarity (to paraphrase): we live in a world where everything is sold as a way to make your life betterâthereâs a better shoe, hereâs a better car, buy this better phone, and vote for this better politician. But in order for this system to survive, your life has to remain in a state of constant dissatisfaction. No one is making life better, because the real money is in keeping your life perpetually incomplete.
Perhaps listening to Coppola talk about Megalopolis is more entertaining and insightful than actually watching the movie itself, as itâs clear that even at 86 years old he remains a man brimming with fascinating ideas and passions about todayâs world and the uncertain future it faces.
Which is why weâre excited to see director Mike Figgisâs upcoming making-of documentary MEGADOC, a raw, fly-on-the-wall chronicle of Coppolaâs obsessive quest to bring Megalopolis to life. This intimate portrait unfolds like a personal memoir in real timeâcapturing Coppolaâs unrelenting vision, his fascination with Roman history and political allegory, and his refusal to compromise even as the production teetered on the edge.
Some of the footage reveals heated exchanges between Coppola and his cast, as actors struggled to understand the meaning of the movieâor to decipher exactly what Coppola wanted. By weaving together archival material, candid cast interviews, and behind-the-scenes chaos, the film offers a rare glimpse at both the brilliance and the madness that fueled Coppolaâs epic gamble.
Featuring appearances by stars Adam Driver, Shia LaBeouf, Aubrey Plaza, Nathalie Emmanuel, Dustin Hoffman, and Giancarlo Esposito, MEGADOC poses a simple but loaded question: was Coppola a visionary risk-taker... or just a madman with too much to lose?
MEGADOC opens in select cities September 17th.
đ„ âDie My Loveâ Teaser Trailer: Jennifer Lawrence Spirals Into Obsession and Madness in Lynne Ramsayâs Intense Martial Drama with Robert Pattinson â In Theaters This November via MUBI
Youâve heard of the concept of the banality of evilâthe idea that evil can arise from thoughtless conformity. Well, filmmaker Lynne Ramsay is here to confront the fears of the banality of love. Not the kind that sweeps you off your feet, but the kind of love that quietly consumes you until thereâs nothing left. Where thoughtless conformity, under the guise of love, leaves a devastating impact on the human psyche.
Oscar-winner Jennifer Lawrence stars opposite Robert Pattinson in Ramsayâs latest, Die My Love, where the two are seemingly given full rein to explore every emotion imaginableâraw, fragile, and unflinching. They scream, they dance, they kiss, and they scream again. Itâs a blistering portrait of a marriage eroded by isolation, longing, and the crushing weight of unmet desire. With Ramsay at the helm, every frame promises to cut deep, turning loveâs quiet suffocation into something both haunting and unforgettable.
Adapted from Ariana Harwiczâs acclaimed Argentine novel of the same name, the film follows Grace (Lawrence) and Jackson (Pattinson) as they trade the buzz of New York City for the wide-open quiet of Jacksonâs rural Montana hometown. At first, it feels like a reset: new surroundings, a new family, a new rhythm. But as Grace settles into motherhood, the silence becomes suffocating. Isolation gnaws at her, her mind begins to fray, and what once felt like love starts twisting into something jagged and dangerous.
Apparently, it was filmmaker Martin Scorsese who first discovered Harwiczâs novel and passed it along to Jennifer Lawrence and her production company, Excellent Cadaver, as a potential starring vehicle. Scorsese has remained involved as a producer, working alongside Lawrence and her team to bring Die My Love to the screen.
Co-starring Sissy Spacek, LaKeith Stanfield, and Nick Nolte, Die My Love premiered earlier this summer at Cannes, earning strong notices from critics and early awards buzz for Lawrenceâs performance. The film is slated to open in theaters this November, courtesy of MUBI.
đ„ âSHELLâ Trailer: Elisabeth Moss and Kate Hudson Face Off in Max Minghellaâs Hollywood Wellness Thriller â In Theaters and on VOD October 3rd
Welcome to Hollywoodâwhere having talent is a must, but looking fabulous is practically a requirement!
Elisabeth Moss stars in this new stylish thriller as an actress looking to reinvent herself in more ways than one. Sheâs also reuniting with her Handmaidâs Tale co-star Max Minghella, who makes his sophomore directorial effort following his 2018 debut, Teen Spirit.
In SHELL, former Hollywood darling Samantha Lake (Elisabeth Moss) is desperate for a career comeback when sheâs lured into the glossy, too-perfect world of wellness CEO Zoe Shannon (Kate Hudson). Convinced this could be the opportunity sheâs been waiting for, Samantha agrees to undergo the companyâs regimented beauty treatment program. But when patients begin to vanish, she discovers that this glittering empire may be concealing something monstrous beneath its polished surface. And those juice drinks and diet meal plans arenât as clean and wholesome as they appear to be.
In addition to Moss and Hudson, the cast also features Arian Moayed (Succession), rocker Este Haim, Elizabeth Berkley (Showgirls), Kaia Gerber (Bottoms), Lionel Boyce (The Bear), and more.
SHELL arrives in theaters and on VOD/Digital October 3rd.
đ„ âAre We Good?â Trailer: Marc Maron Confronts Grief, Love, and Comedyâs Changing Landscape in Steven Feinartzâs Intimate Documentary â In Theaters October 3rd
Comedian Marc Maron has made some headlines recently. First, he announced heâs ending his long-running podcast WTF with Marc Maron after nearly 16 years. Second, his latest comedy special Panicked delivered a frank rebuke of the Joe Rogan-sphere of anti-woke comedians, calling some of them hacks for hitting low-hanging fruit and becoming political pawns for the Trump administration. Of course, the immediate pushback was that Maron is just angry, bitter, and jealous. To which many of Maronâs fans responded, well yeah! No shit. Thatâs his whole act.
No matter if you love or hate the guy, Marc Maron is a comedian who always spoke his mind. And in a way, he represents the typical Gen-X misanthrope who revels in cynicism, self-deprecation, and calling bullshit wherever he sees it. For his fans, itâs the very reason they love the guyâhis pure, unfiltered honesty and his shameless vulnerability.
In true Maron fashion, he lays it all bare in Are We Good?, a deeply personal new documentary that finds the comedian reflecting on love, loss, and survival in the wake of his partner Lynn Sheltonâs passing.
At 60, Maron looks back on the jagged road of his career, his complicated family history, and the changing landscape of comedy itselfâfinding both bitter truths and unexpected laughs along the way. Itâs grief sharpened into wit, sorrow spun into something strangely comforting, and proof that comedy can be a lifeline when everything else feels like itâs slipping away.
Directed by Steven Feinartz, Are We Good? is slated to open in New York and Los Angeles theaters October 3rd before expanding nationwide October 5th and 8th.
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đ„ âAvatar: The Way of Waterâ 3D Re-Release Trailer: James Cameronâs Pandora Epic Returns for One-Week Theatrical Engagement â Starting October 3rd
Audiences can dive back into James Cameronâs breathtaking world as the Oscar-winning sci-fi adventure returns to theaters in an exclusive 3D run, offering a rare chance to relive the groundbreaking visuals, soaring action, and emotional depth of Pandora on the big screen.
đ„ âTron: Aresâ Special Look Promos: Jared Leto Stars as a Sentient Program Crossing Into the Real World in Disneyâs High-Tech Sci-Fi Sequel â In Theaters October 10th
Jared Leto leads the next chapter of the iconic franchise as Ares, a powerful digital being thrust into the human world, where the line between man and machine is about to be redrawn.
đ„ âRe-Electionâ Trailer: Adam Saunders Returns to High School in This Middle-Age Comedy About Second Chances with Patty Guggenheim, Tony Danza and Bex Taylor-Klaus â In Select Theaters October 10th
Adam Saunders writes, directs, and stars as a 40-something underdog determined to relive his youth and finally win class president, stumbling through awkward reunions, old rivalries, and unexpected friendships in a sharp, heartfelt comedy about second chances, self-discovery, and the hilarious chaos of going back to school as a grown-up.
đ„ âThe Summer Bookâ Trailer: Glenn Close and Anders Danielsen Lie Star in Charlie McDowellâs Tender Adaptation of Tove Janssonâs Beloved Novel â In Select Theaters September 19
Young Sophia (Emily Matthews) spends a formative summer with her grieving father (Anders Danielsen Lie) and wise, whimsical grandmother (Glenn Close), finding joy, wonder, and resilience in natureâs rhythms in this poignant story of love, loss, and coming of age.
đ„ âLeft-Handed Girlâ Trailer: Shih-Ching Tsou Directs a Moving Family Drama About Tradition, Secrets, and Survival in Taipeiâs Night Markets â In Select Theaters November 14th and on Netflix November 28th
When a mother and her daughters return to Taipei to start fresh, old wounds resurface as a grandfatherâs ban on his granddaughterâs left hand sparks conflict, revealing buried family secrets across generations.
đ„ âFrench Loverâ Trailer: Omar Sy and Sara Giraudeau Find Romance in Lisa-Nina Rivesâ Parisian Rom-Com â Premiering September 26th on Netflix
Omar Sy plays a weary actor whose chance encounter with a struggling waitress (Sara Giraudeau) blossoms into an unlikely love story, tested by fame, fortune, and the intoxicating magic of Paris.
đ„ âA Very Jonas Christmas Movieâ Teaser: Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas Race Home for the Holidays in New Festive Comedy â Premiering November 14th on Disney+
The Jonas Brothers star as themselves in a holiday adventure full of hijinks, mishaps, and brotherly banter as they scramble to get from London to New York before Christmas morning.