New Must-See Films For Movie Lovers

   By SheSpeaksTeam  Aug 19, 2021
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Here are a few of the new movies we can't wait to see in the coming days and weeks! Tell us what you're excited to see and you could win movie tickets or a movie night gift basket! 

The Suicide Squad
HBO Max release August 6th
Fans of the DC Universe have been waiting for this stand alone sequel to the 2016 Suicide Squad for some time. And lucky for HBO Max subscribers, they can stream the film from the comfort of their couch. The star-studded cast includes Viola Davis, Idris Elba, Sylvester Stallone and John Cena among many others. The Chicago Tribune’s Michael Phillips reviewed the film favorably and enjoyed the humorous elements you don’t often see in DC Universe films. He writes, “In the wildly uneven DC film universe, so often weighed down by its Batman and Superman misfires, that practically qualifies “The Suicide Squad” as a drawing-room comedy.Reader, I enjoyed it.”



Annette
Theater release Aug. 6, Amazon Aug. 20th
If you are a fan of musicals (rock operas more specifically) and avant garde films, this is most definitely a marriage of the two. It focuses on a comedian, played by Adam Driver and his wife (Marion Cotillard) who welcome a most curious baby girl into the family. The Guardian’s Peter Bradshaw reviewed the film and was enamoured with the strangeness and absolute power house performance from Driver. He writes, “Annette is a forthright and declamatory and crazy spectacle, teetering over the cliff edge of its own nervous breakdown, demanding that we feel its pain, feel its pleasure and take it seriously. I think it isn’t quite as imaginative and complex as Carax’s previous film…” The film will see a limited release in theaters August 6th, but if you don’t want to venture out to the theaters it will be hitting Amazon Prime Videos just a few weeks later on August 20th.



Respect
Theater release Aug. 13th
No one had a voice like Aretha and this film will tell you the story about how this legend grew up and became one of our most revered singers of all time. And who else to step into this soulful singer’s shoes than Jennifer Hudson who brings her own amazing vocals to the screen. Hudson is quoted in Rolling Stone talking about her role as Franklin in the film saying, “Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, we know her as this legend but there is a story to everyone. Her life had so much depth to it, and it came through the music.” To see this incredible story play out you will have to visit theaters on August 13th or wait for a streaming date.



The Card Counter
Theater release Sept. 10th
From director Paul Schrader and Martin Scorcese (serving as executive producer) comes this revenge thriller about a gambler starring Oscar Isaac. The supporting cast includes Tiffany Haddish, Willem Defoe and Tye Sheridan. Isaac, plays a gambler that is haunted by his past as an ex-military interrogator and meets a woman played by Haddish who is more than happy to make use of his card-counting abilities. But there is much more to the story then a game of poker. Brian Welk from The Wrap says, “Just like Schrader’s ‘First Reformed’ before it, ‘The Card Counter’ is hardly just about a gambler, as it grapples with more existential themes in sometimes surreal ways.”



The Eyes of Tammy Faye
Theater release Sept. 17th
If you know the story of Jim and Tammy Faye Baker, TV evangelist icons of the 70’s and 80’s that famously conned their followers and fans, then you know that there will be a lot of drama in this story. Tammy Faye, played by none other than Jessica Chastain, gives a three dimensional look at the rise, fall and later redemption surrounding the woman and televangelist. Chastain recently told People about her role as Tammy Faye in the film saying, “I just was so blown away by her and her story. The thing I loved the most about Tammy is her capacity to love. She knew what it felt like to not feel important, and she didn't want anyone to experience that.”



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dianeclaudia by dianeclaudia | Hammonton, NJ
Aug 19, 2021

I have seen Respect and Suicide Squad.  I enjoyed both, good but not great imo.  I would like to see The Eyes of Tammy Faye when it's released.

browneyes78 by browneyes78 | Homosassa, FL
Aug 19, 2021

I'll watch them all

Sugaree1021 by Sugaree1021 | Philadelphia, PA
Aug 19, 2021

I think Respect looks pretty good but this is not a good list overall.  I do want to see the new Ghostbusters movie which is not on this list.  Honestly, though, I'll probably wait for them to stream.

bruinmommy by bruinmommy | Torrance, CA
Aug 19, 2021

Possibly Suicide Squad!

ShellyF by ShellyF | BELLA VISTA, AR
Aug 19, 2021

I have already seen Suicide Squad at home. I wasn't aware of Annette or The Eyes of Tammy Faye but now I'm curious and want to watch both at home.

beaniebaby70 by beaniebaby70 | Mt PLeasant, TN
Aug 19, 2021

Not any of these 

mare1981 by mare1981 | SCHAUMBURG, IL
Aug 19, 2021

Definitely plan on watching Suice Squad

LABeachGal by LABeachGal | Mission Viejo, CA
Aug 19, 2021

Respect looks great!

foodfamilyandchaos by foodfamilyandchaos | wolfeboro, NH
Aug 19, 2021

We can't wait to see Chang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings!

jagerwench by jagerwench | LEXINGTON, SC
Aug 19, 2021

I want to see Respect and The Eyes of Tammy Faye at home.

mami2jcn by mami2jcn | Willow Spring, NC
Aug 19, 2021

I haven't seen the movie "Old" yet and I've been looking forward to seeing it.  

kelceyryder by kelceyryder | San Jose, CA
Aug 19, 2021

No on Suicide squad and Annette! But possibly on the others. 
I doubt that I can get hubby to see any of them. So I will have to watch at home alone.

alyssa_c_123 by alyssa_c_123 | PITTSBURGH, PA
Aug 19, 2021

These all look so good! I'm counting down the days to see Jennifer Hudson play Aretha in Respect. 

kcat55 by kcat55 | MOORESTOWN, NJ
Aug 19, 2021

Annette

prothumia by prothumia | Houston, TX
Aug 19, 2021

Annette looks amazing.  I know that Respect will be fabulous.  I also want to see Reminiscence,