Popcorn With Peter Travers Season 10 Episode 64

Popcorn With Peter Travers Season 10 Episode 64 Fall Movie Preview 2017: 22 Films You Should See

  • Not Rated
  • September 8, 2017
  • 1200 min

Popcorn with Peter Travers is back with a brand new episode for season 10, episode 64 titled “Fall Movie Preview 2017: 22 Films You Should See”. In this episode, Peter Travers, the host and film critic, gives us his picks for the most anticipated movies of the fall season. With the summer blockbuster season winding down, it’s time to look ahead to the films set to hit theaters in the coming months.

Travers begins by highlighting some of the most exciting films coming out this fall. He talks about “Blade Runner 2049”, the long-awaited sequel to Ridley Scott’s 1982 sci-fi classic, starring Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford. He also discusses “The Shape of Water” from Guillermo del Toro, which won the Golden Lion at this year’s Venice Film Festival.

He goes on to discuss several films that are generating serious Oscar buzz. “Battle of the Sexes”, starring Emma Stone and Steve Carell, tells the story of the historic 1973 tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs. “Darkest Hour” features Gary Oldman as Winston Churchill in the early days of World War II. “The Post” is directed by Steven Spielberg and stars Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep as journalists at the Washington Post covering the Pentagon Papers.

Travers also highlights several smaller films that may not be on everyone’s radar, but are definitely worth checking out. “The Florida Project” is a slice-of-life drama about a young girl growing up in a motel just outside Disney World. “The Killing of a Sacred Deer” is a disturbing psychological thriller from Yorgos Lanthimos, the director of “The Lobster”. “Wonderstruck” is the latest film from Todd Haynes, telling two parallel stories about children in different eras.

Throughout the episode, Travers covers a wide range of genres, from horror (“It”) to comedy (“Lady Bird”) to drama (“Roman J. Israel, Esq.”). He also touches on some of the fall’s big-budget action movies like “Thor: Ragnarok” and “Justice League”.

Travers does not give away any spoilers for any of the films, but he does provide some insight into what makes them worth seeing. He highlights the performances of the actors and actresses involved, the work of the directors, and the screenplays. He also provides some background information on some of the films, like how long they have been in development or how they were received at film festivals.

The episode is fast-paced and informative, with Travers packing in as much information as possible into the half-hour runtime. His passion for movies is infectious, and viewers are sure to be excited about the films he highlights.

Overall, “Fall Movie Preview 2017: 22 Films You Should See” is a must-watch for any movie buff looking for the scoop on what to expect from the fall movie season. Travers provides a thorough rundown of the most anticipated films, both big and small, and provides his expert opinion on what makes each one worth seeing.

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Description
  • First Aired
    September 8, 2017
  • Content Rating
    Not Rated
  • Runtime
    1200 min
  • Language
    English