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\"\"<\/a>Noo-nee-noo.<\/p>\n

Been twiddling my thumbs for weeks, waiting for something worth seeing to hit theaters.<\/p>\n

And then I wondered: What am<\/em> I waiting for?<\/p>\n

With that in mind and with fall (and winter \u2013 gasp!) just around the corner I thought I might peek ahead and figure out exactly which titles I\u2019m most looking forward to seeing in the upcoming weeks.<\/p>\n

And they are\u2026<\/p>\n

Venom \u2013 Oct. 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Its premise:<\/em> Investigative journalist Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) develops superpowers after becoming host to an alien organism.<\/p>\n

Why it shows promise:<\/em> Two things. First, “Venom<\/a>” is a Marvel movie.<\/p>\n

And second, it\u2019s Tom Hardy. Duh!<\/p>\n

But for the love of god, can Hollywood please<\/em> stop covering up this man\u2019s face (\u201cThe Dark Knight Rises,\u201d \u201cMad Max: Fury Road<\/a>,\u201d \u201cDunkirk<\/a>\u201d)?!?! Asking for a friend. Wink.<\/p>\n

Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween \u2013 Oct. 12<\/strong><\/p>\n

Premise:<\/em> That creepy marionette Slappy (Avery Lee Jones) and his monster friends plan Halloween mayhem after being released from an R.L. Stine manuscript.<\/p>\n

Promise:<\/em> I was surprised and immensely entertained by the first \u201cGoosebumps<\/a>\u201d flick in 2015. No Dylan Minnette this time, but I\u2019m hoping “Haunted Halloween<\/a>” will offer talent of a similar caliber (no pressure, Jeremy Ray Taylor and Caleel Harris). And the timing of its release couldn\u2019t be better for family frights.<\/p>\n

Halloween \u2013 Oct. 19<\/strong><\/p>\n

Premise:<\/em> Forty years after Laurie (Jamie Lee Curtis) famously threw down with maniacal masked killer Michael Myers, they meet again in Haddonfield. (Cue that eerie theme\u2026)<\/p>\n

Promise:<\/em> I don\u2019t do horror movies, but A) this is from BlumHouse, and B) \u201cHalloween\u201d is too iconic to be ignored. And unlike the original that\u2019s now almost comically corny, this newest “Halloween<\/a>” looks horrifying AF. Bring it, Mike.<\/p>\n

Bohemian Rhapsody \u2013 Nov. 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Premise:<\/em> This biographical flick showcases the music of Queen, following the band\u2019s rise while celebrating the life of its unconventional lead singer Freddie Mercury (Rami Malek).<\/p>\n

Promise:<\/em> Umm\u2026 it\u2019s Queen, and “Bohemian Rhapsody<\/a>” is under the direction of Bryan Singer. Giggity.<\/p>\n

Boy Erased \u2013 in limited release Nov. 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Premise:<\/em> A pastor\u2019s son in small-town America is outed to his parents and subsequently forced to attend a conversion therapy program or be exiled by his family and friends as well as his church.\u00a0Shudder.<\/p>\n

Promise:<\/em> Based on a true story, with screenplay and direction from Joel Edgerton, “Boy Erased<\/a>” is a touchy dichotomy that once again will reveal to the world the insane talents of Lucas Hedges.<\/p>\n

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald \u2013 Nov. 16<\/strong><\/p>\n

Premise:<\/em> The dastardly Gellert Grindelwald (Johnny Depp) has grand plans of wizardly overlordness which Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) and a young Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) intend on halting.<\/p>\n

Promise:<\/em> This continuation of the series that precedes the \u201cHarry Potter\u201d stories is sure to entice fans of any age. \u201cFantastic Beasts<\/a>\u201d already\u00a0 has proven to be a whole new realm of magic and excitement, and “The Crimes of Grindelwald<\/a>” looks to follow suit.<\/p>\n

Robin Hood \u2013 Nov. 21<\/strong><\/p>\n

Premise:<\/em> This action adventure is an updated version of the timeless tale in which Crusader Robin of Loxley (Taron Egerton) leads a valiant rebellion against corruption of the highest order.<\/p>\n

Promise: <\/em>\u201cRobin Hood<\/a>\u201d looks to have some bad-ass battle scenes, highlighted by intense and well-choreographed action. Aaaaaand there probably will be a tad bit of romance.<\/p>\n

Welcome to Marwen \u2013 Dec. 21<\/strong><\/p>\n

Premise:<\/em> Following a brutal attack, artist Mark Hogancamp (Steve Carell) creates a \u201cfictional\u201d world in his back yard to help with his healing process.<\/p>\n

Promise:<\/em> \u201cMarwen<\/a>\u201d looks like an artistic marvel. The film combines live action with animation, and it\u2019s got a wicked-strong cast of leading ladies. Carell is a funny guy, but I think he\u2019s at his best with more serious roles (\u201cCrazy Stupid Love\u201d anyone?). We shall see\u2026.<\/p>\n

Which movies are you most looking forward to this fall and winter? Leave a comment and let me know.<\/p>\n

SEPT. 14
\n<\/em><\/strong>The Predator
\nA Simple Favor
\nWhite Boy Rick<\/p>\n

SEPT. 21
\n<\/em><\/strong>The House with a Clock in its Walls
\nLife Itself<\/p>\n

SEPT. 28
\n<\/em><\/strong>Hell Fest
\nNight School
\nSmallfoot<\/p>\n

OCT. 5
\n<\/em><\/strong>Venom
\nA Star is Born<\/p>\n

OCT. 12
\n<\/em><\/strong>Bad Times at the El Royale
\nFirst Man
\nGoosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween
\nThe Oath<\/p>\n

OCT. 19
\n<\/em><\/strong>Halloween
\nThe Hate U Give
\nSerenity<\/p>\n

OCT. 26
\n<\/em><\/strong>Hunter Killer
\nJohnny English Strikes Again<\/p>\n

NOV. 2
\n<\/em><\/strong>Bohemian Rhapsody
\nNobody\u2019s Food
\nThe Nutcracker and the Four Realms
\nSuspiria<\/p>\n

NOV. 9
\n<\/em><\/strong>Burning
\nThe Girl in the Spider\u2019s Web
\nDr. Seuss\u2019s The Grinch
\nOverlord<\/p>\n

NOV. 16
\n<\/em><\/strong>Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
\nInstant Family
\nWidows<\/p>\n

NOV. 21
\n<\/strong>Creed II
\nThe Front Runner
\nGreen Book
\nRalph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2
\nRobin Hood
\nSecond Act<\/p>\n

DEC. 7
\n<\/em><\/strong>Schindler\u2019s List (re-release)
\nThe Silence<\/p>\n

DEC. 14
\n<\/em><\/strong>Mortal Engines
\nSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse<\/p>\n

DEC. 19
\n<\/em><\/strong>Mary Poppins Returns<\/p>\n

DEC. 21
\n<\/em><\/strong>Alita: Battle Angel
\nAquaman
\nBackseat
\nBumblebee
\nHolmes and Watson
\nWelcome to Marwen<\/p>\n

**Information courtesy of FirstShowing. Release dates are subject to change.<\/em><\/p>\n

You have just enjoyed the insights of Movie Addict Mel, a cinema dork and conversational writer. Follow her on Twitter\u00a0@movieaddictmel<\/a>, and \u201clike\u201d her Facebook page\u00a0www.facebook.com\/movieaddictmel<\/a><\/em>. You also can email her at movieaddictmel@outlook.com<\/em>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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