Fall Film Preview: From Blockbusters to Oscar Contenders, the Must-See Movies of the Season
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The summer movie season isn’t quite over, but with the Venice Film festival just around the corner, anticipation is already building for the biggest and most exciting films set to debut this fall. This year’s lineup promises a diverse range of cinematic experiences, from high-concept horror to potential 2025 Best Picture contenders, featuring new work from celebrated filmmakers like Chloé Zhao, Luca Guadagnino, Yorgos Lanthimos, James Cameron, Paul Thomas Anderson, and Kathryn Bigelow.Notably, Kelly Reichardt and Noah baumbach both have new movies arriving, and Richard Linklater is delivering not one, but two films. Here’s a thorough preview of the best cinema has to offer from Labor Day through December 31.
A Return to Downton: Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
Premiering September 12, Downton Abbey: The grand Finale, directed by Simon Curtis and starring Michelle Dockery, Hugh Bonneville, and Paul Giamatti, offers solace to those still mourning the conclusion of the Gilded Age. Writer Julian Fellowes revisits the beloved world of Downton Abbey, bringing the saga-which began 15 years ago with the original TV series-to a definitive close. Expect familiar themes of societal shifts and interpersonal drama, with “minor scandal” unfolding amongst the aristocracy and quieter stories playing out amongst the staff. As one critic noted,the film promises “corny jokes” and “cozy sentiment,” delivering a satisfyingly “silly” and potentially tear-jerking conclusion to the seri
Arriving September 19,Him,directed by justin Tipping and starring Marlon Wayans,Tyriq withers,julia Fox,and Tim Heidecker,is a horror tale produced by Jordan Peele. While not directed by Peele himself, the film’s premise and one-word title evoke the unsettling atmosphere of his previous works, Us and Nope. set within the world of professional sports, the story follows an aging NFL quarterback (Wayans) and his protégé (Withers).
Confronting Tragedy: The Lost Bus
Also premiering September 19, Paul Greengrass’s The lost Bus stars Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera. The film,produced by Jamie Lee Curtis and Jason Blum,is based on Lizzie Johnson’s book about the devastating 2018 Camp Fire. Greengrass described the emotional toll of editing the film while new wildfires raged in Los Angeles, noting the unsettling parallels between the on-screen depiction of tragedy and the unfolding real-world events.
A New Masterpiece: One Battle After Another
Debuting September 26, One Battle after another, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Teyana Taylor, Regina Hall, and Chase Infiniti, is poised to be a major cinematic event. . This fall promises a rich and diverse cinematic landscape, offering something for every film enthusiast.
