Voice of London

Words: Claudia Jackson | Subbing: Tracey Popoola

With the days getting colder, it seems like the perfect time to catch up on the films that are coming out. So grab a hot chocolate and see which films we have picked that you are not going to want to miss.

 

Film Stars Don’t Die In Liverpool

Director: Paul McGuigan

Starring: Annette Bening, Jamie Bell, Vanessa Redgrave, Julie Waters

After fleeing the glitz of Hollywood, ex Hollywood star and siren Gloria Grahame heads to Liverpool, finds love and then discovers she has breast cancer. This true story is a heart warmer for the cold winter months and a must see.

 

Ingrid Goes West

Director: Matt Spicer

Starring: Aubrey Plaza, Elizabeth Olsen, O’Shea Jackson Jr, Wyatt Russell, Billy Magnussen, Pom Klementieff

In the social media obsessed world of Ingrid Thorburn, she decides after her mother’s death to move to Los Angeles to befriend her Instagram obsession. But once the façade breaks down drama ensues.

Justice League

Director: Zack Snyder, Joss Whedon

Starring: Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot, Jason Momoa, Ezra Miller, Ray Fisher, Ciarán Hinds, Amy Adams, Willem Dafoe, Jesse Eisenberg, Jeremy Irons, Diane Lane, Connie Nielsen, JK Simmons

Batman and Wonder Woman are joined together to fight a new threat. Together, they form an unbeatable team, comprised of Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and the Flash. Full of laughs and drama, this one will please the whole family.

Daddy’s Home 2

Director: Sean Anders

Starring: Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Linda Cardellini, John Cena, John Lithgow, Mel Gibson

The sequel to the hilarious Daddy’s Home, this comedy shows the reality of Christmas with an extended family. This time the characters are joined by their own Father’s – Macho Mel Gibson and Tender John Lithgow – to take a Christmas trip they won’t soon forget.

Suburbicon

Director: George Clooney

Starring: Matt Damon, Julianne Moore, Oscar Isaac, Noah Jupe, Glenn Fleshler, Megan Ferguson

When the idyllic town of Suburbicon is the scene of a brutal murder, the victim’s family goes into meltdown. Set in the fifties, this violet drama is has more to it than meets the eye.

 

Wonder

Director: Stephen Chbosky

Starring: Julia Roberts, Jacob Tremblay, Owen Wilson

Based on the bestselling novel, Wonder tells the story of a school boy with facial deformations who is trying to navigate his way through life and friendships. Full to the brim of inspiring and heart-warming moments, this films is the perfect way to kick of the colder months.

The Disaster Artist

Director: James Franco

Starring: Alison Brie, James Franco, Kristen Bell, Dave Franco, Seth Rogen, Zoey Deutch

After befriending each other at an acting class, Tommy Wiseau and Greg Sestero move to Hollywood to try and achieve their dreams. But when Wiseau’s film becomes a cult classic, Sestero is anything but pleased for his friend.