Movies of the Month: July Preview
Spiderman: Homecoming
Directed by: Jon Watts (Cop Car)
Release Date: July 6
Following on from last year’s Captain America: Civil War, Spiderman: Homecoming introduces us to a new Spidey character in the form of rising star Tom Holland. With a knock-out cast that includes the likes of Michael Keaton, Robert Downey Jr and Zendaya, this addition to the Marvel franchise is sure to not disappoint (Fingers crossed anyway).
It Comes at Night
Directed by: Trey Edward Shults (Krisha)
Release Date: July 6
July is set to be the month of creepy films with It comes at Night being no exception. Starring aussie favourite Joel Edgerton as our protagonist who is forced to confront the demons that lie within himself, whilst chaos erupts outside. Dark, thrilling and wonderfully directed, the man behind the acclaimed Krisha, has produced the goods once more.
The Beguiled
Directed by: Sofia Coppola (Lost in Translation)
Release Date: July 13
Sofia Coppola fans rejoice! After a debateable (read: mediocre at best) foray into the world of The Bling Ring, our queen Coppola is back on form. Adapted from the Thomas Cullinan classic novel, The Beguiled is a predominantly female approach that shies away from the nonsense that was Clint Eastwood’s 1971 reimagining. Creepy and sensual, this is one of Isolated Nation’s most exciting picks. Watch Sofia herself explain the dinner scene:
Dunkirk
Directed by: Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight)
Release Date: July 20
This July top pick see’s the visionary that can often be (and usually is) Christopher Nolan tackle history, with his portrayal of the WW2 Battle of Dunkirk. The epic features the surprising likes of Harry Styles and Tom Hardy, with the not-so-surprising genius that is Hans Zimmer. Watch the thrilling and slightly eerie trailer here:
A Monster Calls
Directed by: J.A. Bayona (The Impossible)
Release Date: July 27
Prepare the tissues. A Monster Calls tells the tale of a young boy coping with his mother’s terminal illness; when one night, he is visited by a fairy-tale like creature in the form of the always magical, Liam Neeson. A lovely, yet dark fantasy family film that will tear you up and uplift you at the same time. Get a behind the scenes look here:
A Ghost Story
Directed by: David Lowery (Ain’t Them Bodies Saints)
Release Date: July 27
This quirky indie flick comes from the imaginative mind of David Lowery. Detailing the journey that comes with grief, A Ghost Story stars two powerhouses, Casey Affleck and Rooney Mara as a young couple struggling with the death of the former. Watch the beautifully mesmerising trailer here :
