March (2024)

• Dune: Part Two -  In Theatres | March 1st.

Dune: Part Two is a cinematic triumph of epic proportions, a spectacle to behold, and a sci-fi story that will define a generation.

Click here for my full review. 

Summary:
Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while seeking revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the universe, he must prevent a terrible future only he can foresee. 

Starring:
Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Zendaya, Charlotte Rampling, Javier Bardem, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Christopher Walken and Léa Seydoux.  
Runtime:
2hrs46mins

• Spaceman -  Streaming on Netflix | March 1st.

Adam Sandler in serious movies has never really worked for me but if Uncut Gems is any indication of where Sandler is in his career, this should be worth the watch.

Summary:
Jakub Procházka was raised by his grandparents in the Czech countryside after being abandoned as a young boy. He works as a scientist before trying to become the Czech Republic's first astronaut. 

Starring:
Adam Sandler, Carey Mulligan, Kunal Nayyar, Isabella Rossellini, and Paul Dano. 
Runtime:
1hr49mins

• My Name is Loh Kiwan -  Streaming on Netflix | March 1st.

North Korean defector stories always peak my interest, so this will be a must watch for me.

Summary:
The movie revolves around Loh Kiwan (Song Joong-ki), a North Korean defector who is desperately trying to get approved as a refugee in Belgium, and Marie (Choi Sung-eun), a Belgian-Korean who is a former shooting athlete who has lost her will to live 

Starring:
Song Joong-ki and Choi Sung-eun.  
Runtime:
N/A

• Somebody Feed Phil - Streaming on Netflix | March 1st.

I was not a fan of this series when it first came out because of Phil's overly quirky demeanor, but after a few odd episode watches here and there, Phil ended up growing on me - and this has now become one of my go-to guilty pleasure food watches.

Watch this after eating or with a full plate!

Summary:
"Everybody Loves Raymond" creator Phil Rosenthal travels the globe to take in the local cuisine and culture of Bangkok, Lisbon, Mexico City and more. 

Starring:
Phil Rosenthal
Episodes:
N/A
Runtime:
40mins

• The Regime -  Streaming on Max & Crave TV | March 3rd

I'm not sure if I'll be able to fit this into my watch schedule, but I will definitely get around to it, either for a binge or an early review. Stay tuned.

Summary:
A year within the palace of a modern European authoritarian regime as it unravels. 

Starring:
Kate Winslet, Martha Plimpton, Andrea Riseborough, Matthias Schoenaerts and Hugh Grant 
Episodes:
6
Runtime:
60mins

• Ricky Stanicky -  Streaming on Prime Video | March 7th

This feels like a throwback comedy from a bygone era, an era that totally nails my kind of comedy. I'll have an early review up for this March 5th. 

Summary:
Ricky Stanicky is the name of an imaginary character invented by three longtime friends, as someone to blame for their misbehavior over the past two decades. When their partners become suspicious and demand to meet Stanicky, they decide to hire a washed-up actor to bring the character to life. . 

Starring:
Zac Efron, John Cena, Jermaine Fowler, Andrew Santino, Lex Scott Davis, and William H. Macy 
Runtime:
N/A

• The Gentleman -  Streaming on Netflix | March 7th

This is a spin-off of Guy Ritchies 2019 film of the same name that starred Matthew McConaughey, Colin Farrell, and Hugh Grant. It was a fun enough B-tier action-comedy, and since this exists within that world - I'm expecting much of the same. 

Summary:
Eddie Halstead has inherited a large estate from his father, but he learns that the land has become part of Mickey Pearson's weed-growing empire. 

Starring:
Theo James
Episodes:
N/A
Runtime:
N/A

• Love Lies Bleeding -  In Theatres | March 8th

This is either going to be awesome, or dragged out - and the 2 hour 19 minute runtime makes me worry its the latter. I'll probably get around to this once it hits streaming.

Summary:
Lou is a reclusive gym manager who falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder who's heading to Las Vegas to pursue her dream. Their love soon leads to violence as they get pulled deep into the web of Lou's criminal family. 

Starring:
Kristen Stewart, Katy O'Brian, Jena Malone, Anna Baryshnikov, Dave Franco, and Ed Harris.  
Runtime:
1hr44mins

• King Fu Panda 4 -  In Theatres | March 8th

Summary:
Po must train a new warrior when he's chosen to become the spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace. However, when a powerful shape-shifting sorceress sets her eyes on his Staff of Wisdom, he suddenly realizes he's going to need some help. Teaming up with a quick-witted corsac fox, Po soon discovers that heroes can be found in the most unexpected places. 

Starring:
 Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, James Hong, Bryan Cranston, Ian McShane, Gary Oldman, J.K. Simmons Awkwafina, Ke Huy Quan, Ronny Chieng, Lori Tan Chinn, and Viola Davis  
Runtime:
1hrs34mins

• Invincible (Season 2 - Part 2) -  Streaming on Prime | March 14th

The growth Mark goes through in Part 2 is some of the best of the series. Episode 7 is going to be a huge hit for comic book fans.

My early review will be up on March 6th. 

Summary:
Seventeen-year-old Mark Grayson is just like every guy his age, except that his father is Omni-Man, the most powerful superhero on the planet. As Mark develops powers of his own, he discovers his father's legacy may not be as heroic as it seems. 

Starring:
Steven Yeun, Sandra Oh, and J. K. Simmons
Episodes:
8
Runtime:
50

• Manhunt -  Streaming on Apple TV+ | March 15th

Summary:
Part historical fiction, part conspiracy thriller, Edwin Stanton delves into the aftermath of the first American presidential assassination-and the fight to preserve and protect the ideals that were the foundation of Lincoln's Reconstruction plans. 

Starring:
Tobias Menzies  
Episodes:
7
Runtime:
N/A

• Irish Wish -  Streaming on Netflix | March 15th

Summary:
When the love of her life gets engaged to her friend, Maddie puts her feelings aside to be a bridesmaid at their wedding in Ireland. Days before the wedding, Maddie makes a spontaneous wish for true love, only to wake up as the bride-to-be. 

Starring:
Lindsay Lohan, Michael Damian, Brad Krevoy. Ed Speleers, Alexander Vlahos, Ayesha Curry, Elizabeth Tan and Jane Seymour.
Runtime:
1hr33mins

• Chicken Nugget -  Streaming on Netflix | March 15th

Summary:
A woman steps into an odd machine and becomes a chicken nugget; now, it's up to her father and admirer to embark on a zany quest to bring her back. 

Starring:
Ryu Seung-ryong and Ahn Jae-hong.
Episodes:
N/A
Runtime:
N/A

• The End of Evangelion -  In Theatres | March 17th

This is the first time the Japanese anime movie The End of Evangelion will be playing in North American theaters. If you know me well, you'll know that if I get the chance to watch anime on the big screen, I'll be there. 

Click here for my full review.

Summary:
An alternative ending to "Neon Genesis Evangelion." SEELE plans an attack on NERV after failing to create a Third Impact. Asuka returns and begins the counterattack, as new enemies descend from the heavens. 

Starring:
N/A
Runtime:
1hr30mins

• X-Men 97' -  Streaming Weekly on Disney+ | March 20th.

The X-Men and Spider-Man animated series were what made me a fan of comic books and superheroes, and the fact I get to relive one of my favorite series through a continued story, is a dream come true for my elementary school self. I can't wait! 

Summary:
A band of mutants use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them; they're challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future. 

Episodes:
10
Runtime:
20mins

• 3 Body Problem -  Streaming on Netflix | March 21st.

Summary:
Ye Wenjie is an astrophysicist who saw her father brutally murdered during the Chinese Cultural Revolution. Later, she was conscripted by the military because of her scientific background and sent to a secret radar base in a remote region. Her fateful decision at the base echoes across space and time to a group of scientists in the present day, forcing them to face humanity's greatest threat. 

Starring:
Benedict Wong, Jess Hong, Jovan Adepo, Eiza González, and John Bradley.
Episodes:
6
Runtime:
N/A

•  Road House -  Streaming on Prime| March 21st

Conor McGregor pretty much playing himself as a villain is going to be endlessly entertaining.

Summary:
Ex-UFC fighter Dalton takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to discover that this paradise is not all it seems.
Starring:
Jake Gyllenhaal, Daniela Melchior, and Conor McGregor.
Runtime:
1hr54mins

• Immaculate -  In Theatres | March 22nd

Summary:
Cecilia, a woman of devout faith, is warmly welcomed to the picture-perfect Italian countryside where she is offered a new role at an illustrious convent. But it becomes clear to Cecilia that her new home harbors dark and horrifying secrets. 

Starring:
Sydney Sweeney, Álvaro Morte, Benedetta Porcaroli, Dora Romano, Giorgio Colangeli and Simona Tabasco.  
Runtime:
1hrs29mins

• The American Society of Magical Negroes -  In Theatres | March 22nd.

Summary:
A young man, Aren, is recruited into a secret society of magical Black people who dedicate their lives to a cause of utmost importance: making white people's lives easier. 

Starring:
Justice Smith, David Alan Grier, An-Li Bogan, Drew Tarver, Michaela Watkins, Aisha Hinds, Tim Baltz, Rupert Friend and Nicole Byer 
Runtime:
1hr44mins

• Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire -  In Theatres | March 29th

The Kaiju/Monsterverse will always have my attention. This wont be a Godzilla: Minus One, but it will still be a hell of a good time.

Summary:
Two ancient titans, Godzilla and Kong, clash in an epic battle as humans unravel their intertwined origins and connection to Skull Island's mysteries.  
Runtime:
N/A