With Oscar favourites like Joker and Little Women at the helm, the Hollywood last quarter (October-November- December) sounds like a happy ending. From some stellar originals to biggies like Ford v Ferrari, the year’s fourth and final chapter promises exuberance for lovers of cinema. The Telegraph takes a quick look at the movies:
Joker (OSCAR FAVOURITE)
Directed by: Todd Phillips
Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Zazie Beetz, Robert De Niro
Released on: October 4
The origin story of the Clown Prince of Crime stars multiple Oscar nominee Joaquin Phoenix in the titular role for this year’s Oscar frontrunner Joker. The film looks to be a cross between Scorsese classics — Taxi Driver and The King of Comedy.
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OCTOBER
Gemini Man
Directed by: Ang Lee
Starring: Will Smith, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Clive Owen
Released on: October 11
Will stars in this sci-fi thriller that centres on an assassin looking to quit his career as he faces his biggest obstacle: a younger clone of himself.
The Lighthouse
Directed by: Robert Eggers
Starring: Willem Dafoe, Robert Pattinson
Releases: October 18
A sophomore effort from Robert Eggers, who debuted as a writer-director in 2016 with the chilling folk-horror film The Witch. The film centres around a pair of late-19th century lighthouse keepers who slowly lose their minds.
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
Directed by: Joachim Ronning
Starring: Michelle Pfeiffer, Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning
Releases: October 18
Maleficent is a spin on Disney’s live-action remakes, retelling the story of Sleeping Beauty through the eyes of its iconic and misunderstood villain.
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Little Women (OSCAR FAVOURITE)
Directed by: Greta Gerwig
Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlan, Timothée Chalamet, Laura Dern, Meryl Streep
Releases on: December 25
Adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel.
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DECEMBER
Bombshell
Directed by: Jay Roach
Starring: Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie, Charlize Theron, Alice Eve
Releases on: December 20
Based on the sexual harassment allegations made against Fox News founder Roger Ailes by various employees, including former anchors Gretchen Carlson and Megyn Kelly.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Directed by: JJ Abrams
Starring: Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, John Boyega, Lupita Nyong’o
Releases on: December 20
The best thing about the film is that JJ Abrams sits on the captain’s chair for this sequel trilogy finale.
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NOVEMBER
Terminator: Dark Fate
Directed by: Tim Miller
Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mackenzie Davis, Linda Hamilton, Gabriel Luna
Releases: November 1
Deadpool director Tim Miller takes the reins of the iconic Terminator franchise with a reboot that starts from where the first two films in the series left off. The film sees James Cameron on board as producer and Linda Hamilton and Arnold Schwarzenegger returning.
Frozen 2
Directed by: Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee
Starring: Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Josh Gad
Releases on: November 22
Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, and Josh Gad, return to Arendelle to catch a second lightning storm in a bottle. The teaser suggests a darker tone for the sequel.
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Directed by: Marielle Heller
Starring: Tom Hanks
Releases on: November 22
Hanks stars as Fred Rogers in the story of the host and creator of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.
Knives Out
Directed by: Rian Johnson
Starring: Chris Evans, Daniel Craig, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Shannon
Releases on: November 27
Craig leads a huge ensemble cast in this cheeky whodunnit about a detective who arrives on scene to look into the mysterious death of a famous crime novelist whose entire family has gathered at his mansion to celebrate his 85th birthday.
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Charlie’s Angels
Directed by: Elizabeth Banks
Starring: Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, Ella Balinska
Releases on: November 15
The new take on Charlie’s Angels re-imagines the “angels” as a high-level security agency which picks up the slack when traditional law enforcement fails.
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Ford v Ferrari (OSCAR FAVOURITE)
Directed by: James Mangold
Starring: Christian Bale, Matt Damon, Jon Bernthal, Caitriona Balfe
Releases on: November 15
Based on true events, this sports drama is about American motor company Ford’s efforts to build a race-worthy car to rival the Ferrari team at the 1966’s 24 Hours of Le Mans race.