The film also received critical acclaim for cinematography, and music, not to mention Mendes’ filmmaking and the cast performance, which earned them five nominations at the Academy Awards, winning two for Original Song and Sound Editing. Skyfall was a massive commercial success, scoring the highest box office numbers among all of Craig’s Bond films, and became the highest-grossing in the James Bond series. The plot follows Bond as he investigates a string of data leaks and coordinated attacks on the MI6, masterminded by Raoul Silva, an ex-MI6 operative-turned-cyber terrorist, The ensemble cast also stars Naomi Harris as Moneypenny, Ben Wishaw as Q, and Javier Bardem as Raoul, along with Ralph Fiennes and Judi Dench, among others. This film also revives two significant characters, Miss Moneypenny and Q, who have been recurring in previous Bond films but not in Craig’s films so far. Sam Mendes of 1917 fame directs this spy thriller film, written by Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, and John Logan. Leaving On: August 1| Directed by: Sam MendesĬast: Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem, Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris, Judi Denchĭaniel Craig's third James Bond film, Skyfall marks the twenty-third film in the James Bond series from Eon Productions. The biopic was both a critical and commercial success, with special praise for Washington’s compelling performance and Zemeckis’s filmmaking, which earned it nominations at the 85th Academy Awards for Best Actor for Washington and Best Original Screenplay for screenwriter John Gatins. Flight marks Zemeckis’s return to live-action films after three consecutive animated films, namely The Polar Express, Beowulf, and The Christmas Carol. Whip becomes an overnight hero but when the mandated investigation into the incident begins, he becomes a subject of scrutiny for flying under the influence. The plot follows William “Whip” Whitaker Sr., played by Denzel Washington, an alcoholic pilot who crash-lands a plane post a mechanical failure but miraculously saves almost everyone onboard. This biographical drama film is loosely inspired by the real events of Alaska Airlines Flight 261 that happened in 2000. Leaving On: August 1| Directed by: Robert ZemeckisĬast: Denzel Washington, Don Cheadle, Kelly Reilly, John Goodman, Bruce GreenwoodĪs a filmmaker and master of visual effects, Robert Zemeckis ( Back to the Future) has proven over and over that he can do sci-fi adventures, fantasy, and biopics in the same breadth, and Flight is a good example of the filmmaker's abilities. The film was not only critically acclaimed and well-received by fans, but it also earned Streep an Academy and BAFTA nomination, as well as winning her a Golden Globe for her captivating portrayal of Child. Julie & Julia is a delight for those looking for a charming and inspiring story, especially if you love seeing Meryl Streep in diverse roles. Set in the modern-day, the narrative is presented as a contrast between the lives of the two women, from vastly different backgrounds and generations, with flashbacks between the past and present exploring the moments in Julia Child’s life in a post-war France and Julie’s in the busy New York City of 2009. The film’s story is a fictionalized version of Powell’s real-life experiences, which made her a published author. The biographical comedy-drama film tells the story of a young New Yorker, Julie Powell, who is heavily inspired by Julia Child and aspires to try all her 524 recipes in 365 days, a challenge she explores in her cooking blog. Directed by journalist-author-filmmaker Nora Ephron in her last film project, Julie & Julia is based on author Julie Powell’s memoir, Julie & Julia: 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen, as well as the autobiography of legendary culinary author-teacher-television personality, Julia Child, My Life in France (written with Alex Prud'homme). Leaving On: August 1 | Directed by: Nora EphronĬast: Meryl Streep, Amy Adams, Stanley Tucci, Chris MessinaĪ must-watch for all gastronomes and culinary enthusiasts, this 2009 film brings together good food, the art of cooking, and finding your calling, all wrapped in an inspiring story.
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