From web distractions to archaeological excursions, this summer’s movie season is jam-packed with genres. Each month, our writers, looking for the most interesting entries in horror, international, sci-fi, action, and children’s films, combed through the summer calendar to come up with the movies to watch.
horror
“host,” Rob Savage’s terrifying 2020 found-footage film about a haunted online seance will go down as the definitive pandemic-inspired horror flick.
That’s why I’m excited to see what the British director will do when he makes a new film with a bigger budget and inspiration from Stephen King’s short stories. “Boogeyman,” Sophie Thatcher plays a young woman who uses the suffering of her victims to fight supernatural beings who invade her home.
As much as I want Patrick Wilson to come back to Broadway, I’m sure he’ll make it. “Right Girl” From Follies — I can’t wait to see him back in the horror world “Insidious: Red Door” Wilson is making his directorial debut as well as reprising his role as Josh Lambert, the father of a college-aged son. It arouses curiosity. — Eric Piepenburg
This summer, new works by masters of the world’s film industry are scheduled to be released. I recommend Christian Petzold’s Affair, Claire Simon’s Our Body, and Pietro Marcello’s Scarlet, but I’m holding my breath for a few more. . A debut film that has been praised at film festivals.
“Falcon Lake” Released June 2nd, by Canadian actress Charlotte Le Bon, is the latest addition to the summer’s best genre: coming-of-age movies. The film is an adaptation of Bastien Vives’ critically acclaimed graphic novel A Sister, about a teenager who faces desire and sadness for the first time while on vacation.
“Girlfriend and Girlfriend” (June 28) by Spanish filmmaker Zaida Carmona boldly turns another classic seasonal theme, parting and reconciliation (a few times by a few people according to the sensual trailer) into a bizarre riff. I promise What could be better than finding love, and perhaps even yourself, in the heat and laziness of summer? — Devika Girish
It’s hard not to be interested in sci-fi and, for all intents and purposes, how a particular filmmaker, Wes Anderson, approaches the genre. “Asteroid City” (June 16).
Set in 1955, the film brings together students and parents to participate in a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet competition in a desert town on Asteroid Day. The occasion is the annual commemoration of a meteorite that struck the region thousands of years ago, and it has long been thought that the debris may have come from the “hypothetical planet Magnavox 27.” rice field. Nothing specific has been leaked about the rest of the plot, but “Asteroid City,” shot in the fantastically bleached colors of the sun, humorously showcases the 1950s fascination with flying saucers and space visitors. seems to express And, of course, it looks very Andersonian in that the art is maxed out and loaded with stars with skylarks. what do you have there? I can’t wait to know the director’s answer. — Elizabeth Vincentelli
action
From his boundless charisma to his rugged presence, Harrison Ford is our best action star, with whip-and-fedora hat-wearing brawny archaeologist Indiana Jones at his best. As a man who has always been on the right side of history, he manages to embody an idealization of the American spirit while critiquing difficult realities.
While the first installment of the series saw Jones retrieve a supernaturally powerful relic from the Nazis, and The Last Crusade revisited that theme, the fourth installment suddenly focuses on aliens and the Red Scare. became a thing. That quick turn of events makes Indiana Jones and the Dial of Fate (out June 30) a compelling opportunity: Director James Mangold will continue on the otherworldly path of his predecessor. Huh? Also, how will Ford finish this character? With a massive ensemble including Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Mads Mikkelsen and Antonio Banderas — and trailer Boasts amazingly realistic Ford anti-aging. This revival should be a worthwhile ride into the sunset. — Robert Daniels
children’s movies
I’m a firm believer that Miles Morales is cooler than Peter Parker, so Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (June 2nd) is the sequel I’ve been waiting for. The Oscar-winning Spider-Verse was his son’s first high-profile feature film. If you’re going to entertain mischievous preschoolers, you know there’s some sort of magical alchemy going on onscreen.
Normally, when you hear about a theme park-inspired remake of a movie, you wouldn’t rush to the theater. Disney’s Haunted Mansion (July 28) is directed by Justin Simian (The Deer White People) and has a gorgeous cast. It might be a little scary for little kids who aren’t into ghost stories, but for kids who love Disney-level scary stuff, this looks promising. And I watch anything that has Lakeith Stanfield on it. No matter how the rest of the movie unfolds, I’m sure he’ll nail it. — Dina Gatchman
