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My cinematic tastes are nothing if not eclectic, and if you need proof of that, take in the two choices for this movie trailer double.
The grand finale to a two-parter of possibly one of the greatest action movie franchises ever shares space with the legendary Sir David Attenborough, and while it might seem like an odd pairing, it’s entirely in keeping what I love about cinema – that no matter your taste or interests, there is always something for you to see.
Or you could see everything like I do … well, except for horror which frankly freaks me out so much that I can only watch peeking out from under a blanket and well, frankly, that looks a bit odd at the cinema doesn’t it?
Plus, who needs all those nightmares?
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
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A continuation of the iconic Mission: Impossible series following Ethan Hunt formerly of the IMF, and the conclusion following Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023). Paramount Pictures and Skydance Present, A Tom Cruise Production. “Our lives are the sum of our choices.” Tom Cruise is Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (2025). Mission: Impossible 8 is once again directed by prominent American screenwriter and filmmaker Christopher McQuarrie, director of the films The Way of the Gun, Jack Reacher, as well as the three other Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, Fallout, and Dead Reckoning Part One previously; he also wrote the scripts for Valkyrie, The Tourist, Jack Reacher, Edge of Tomorrow, The Mummy, and Top Gun: Maverick. The screenplay is written by Christopher McQuarrie & Erik Jendresen. Based on the original TV Series created by Bruce Geller. It’s produced by Tom Cruise and Christopher McQuarrie. (courtesy First Showing)
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning releases 22 May in Australia and 23 May in U.S. and UK.
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Ocean with David Attenborough takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean. The iconic environmentalist & nature filmmaker reveals how his lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery. Through spectacular sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests & the open ocean, David Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing. Stunning, immersive cinematography showcases the wonder of life under the seas and exposes the realities and challenges facing our ocean as never-before-seen, from destructive fishing techniques to mass coral reef bleaching. Yet the story is one of optimism, with David Attenborough pointing to inspirational stories from around the world to deliver his greatest message: the ocean can recover to a glory beyond anything anyone alive has ever seen before…Ocean with David Attenborough, also known as David Attenborough: Ocean, is a documentary co-directed by filmmakers Colin Butfield & Toby Nowlan (Our Planet) & Keith Scholey (director of the nature docs African Cats, Bears, Dolphin Reef, Blue, Diving With Dolphins, Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet). Produced by Toby Nowlan. This doc is made by Silverback Pictures, All3Media International, Ocean Ten Media, Minderoo Productions, National Geographic Society & Pristine Seas, Don Quixote ASBL, and The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation. There is also a brand new companion book called Ocean: Earth’s Last Wilderness, written by Attenborough, that goes along with it. (courtesy First Showing)
Ocean with David Attenborough premieres on 8 May in cinemas worldwide.