![]() Why we’re pumped: Summer requires at least a couple of cerebral thrillers to revive our atrophied brains. Starring: Matt Damon, Abigail Breslin, Camille Cottin, Deanna Dunagan Their talent, combined with a trailer that suggests Bourne-like spy games taking place, makes us want to scurry to the theaters. Why we’re pumped: The team of Johansson, Pugh (one of today’s most interesting actors) and Weisz promises one of the best-acted Marvel films in a long time. Release date: July 9 (theaters and Disney+ with premier access) Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh, Rachel Weisz, David Harbour Simone’s performance sends chills down the spine. The Sundance winner illustrates how the press and much of the public ignored the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival and put all their focus on Woodstock. Why we’re pumped: Questlove’s documentary, subtitled “(…Or When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised),” is the kind of concert experience we’ve been denied for too long. King, Gladys Knight and the Pips, and many more. Trailers aren’t always reliable, however, and this time-traveling special effects extravaganza was directed by Chris McKay, of “Robot Chicken” and “The Lego Movie.” So we’re not giving up hope yet.įeaturing performances from: Nina Simone, Sly and the Family Stone, B.B. Why we’re pumped: From the teaser trailer, it looks like someone threw “Independence Day” and “Terminator” into a blender and didn’t bother to add any new ingredients. Starring: Chris Pratt, Yvonne Strahovski, J.K. ![]() Lafayette native Will Forte lends his voice, too. The animated antics stars a jacked George Washington (voice of Channing Tatum) along with Sam Adams in superhero tights, amongst others. Why we’re pumped: Imagine if “Drunk History” and “Archer” hooked up one night and you might, just might, come up with something akin to Matt Thompson’s cheeky take on the American Revolution. The in-your-faceness of it all dropped jaws at Sundance. Why we’re pumped: If there’s one release destined to divide audiences it’s this profane, wild and shocking cinematic imagining of an infamous Twitter feud between two strippers that went viral. Starring: Taylour Paige, Riley Keough, Colman Domingo If you like mindless action and preposterous derrings-do, Diesel up and put that pedal to the metal. Why we’re pumped: Justin Lin hops back into the driver’s seat, directing his fourth installment in this franchise that is basically car stunts on ‘roids. Starring: Vin Diesel, John Cena, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Charlize Theron, Jason Statham, Helen Mirren and too many others to mention Plus it offers another look at why Moreno, the resilient Berkeley EGOT star, is such an inspiration to us all. Why we’re pumped: We saw this documentary via the 2021 Sundance Film Festival and Mariem Pérez Riera’s revealing look at the legendary Moreno is terrific. ‘Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It’ Best of all, it sends us on the European vacation we’ve been hankering for, and the destination couldn’t be more lovely: the sunny Italian Riviera where we dip into a tale about a friendship between two boys and their mermen families. Italian-born director Enrico Casarosa now lives in Berkeley while Emma Berman has appeared in several Bay Area stage productions. Why we’re pumped: Not only does this Pixar/Disney affair look like another winner, it makes us Bay Area proud. ![]() ![]() The Washington Heights pool scene alone is worth the price of admission.įeaturing voices by: Jacob Tremblay, Jack Dylan Grazer, John Ratzenberger, Emma Berman, Maya Rudolph Besides, we desperately need a film to put some pep into our steps as well as a joyous reason to celebrate Dreamers everywhere. There’s a kick-ass cast (including Miranda), great music and memorable dance sequences. Chu follows up his game-changing hit “Crazy Rich Asians” with the big-screen adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s pre-“Hamilton” stage musical. Why we’re pumped: Director and Palo Alto native Jon M. Release date: June 11 (theaters and HBO Max) Starring: Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins, Melissa Barrera, Jimmy Smits, Daphne Rubin-Vega Emily Blunt returns but not John Krasinski (except as the director). Those audibly sensitive critters are back and they crave fresh bait, and they’ll be getting some prime ribs as survivors wander into town in the aftermath of that square-off with the Abbots. Why we’re pumped: Everyone needs a good chiller in the summer, even if it’s PG-13. Starring: Emily Blunt, Cillian Murphy, Djimon Hounsou
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