New To Netflix: Nappily Ever After

Elise Dumpleton — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 16:00:17 +0000

Netflix is certainly spreading the love and acceptance this year, and it will continue in their latest Original film, Nappily Ever After, which stars Sanaa Lathan with her character finding her identity through her journey with her hair.

Based on the novel of the same name by Trisha R Thomas, Nappily Ever After follows Violet Jones (Sanaa Lathan) who has a seemingly perfect life — a high-powered job, an eligible doctor boyfriend, and a meticulously maintained, flawless coiffure. But after a life-changing event doesn’t go according to her plan, and a hair-raising incident at the hairdresser, her life begins to unravel. “I’ve worked so hard to be perfect,” she laments in the trailer. “And it still wasn’t enough.” Eventually, Violet realises that she was living the life she thought she was supposed to live, not the one she really wanted.

The novel was almost adapted 15 years ago with Patricia Cardoso, known for Real Women Have Curves, set to direct. Halle Berry was set to star in the lead role, however, the film obviously didn’t go ahead and now the first instalment from Trisha R. Thomas’ eight-book series will be now heading to Netflix.

“It’s about a woman who learns how to love herself, how to love her hair, and to embrace who she is,” director Haifaa Al-Mansour told EW in an interview. “It’s such an amazing, warm story.”

The film stars Sanaa Lathan (The Affair), Ricky Whittle (American Gods), Lyriq Bent (She’s Gotta Have It), Ernie Hudson (Grace and Frankie), and Lynn Whitfield (Greenleaf). Lathan also serves as a producer alongside Tracey Bing (Prospect), Jared LeBoff (The Girl On The Train), and Marc Platt (La La Land). Directed by Haifaa Al-Mansour (Mary Shelley), and written by Adam Brooks (Impostors) and Cee Marcellus.

If you want to check out the novel, you can find it on Goodreads with it available to purchase from Amazon, Book Depository, and other good book retailers.

Nappily Ever After is now available internationally on Netflix.

Will you be watching the new film? Tell us in the comments below!

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September Movie Releases

Elise Dumpleton — Sat, 01 Sep 2018 21:00:03 +0000

Another month means a whole lot of new movies to love! September certainly has something for everyone, and there’s even a few book adaptations coming to the big screen. One of these adaptations is Darcey Bell’s A Simple Favour, which stars Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively, while John Bellairs The House With A Clock In Its Wall will be perfect for families with its magic and mystery. Other intriguing new movies includes a star-studded The Predator, Robert Redford’s last movie The Old Man & The Gun, and of course, The Nun, another horror film to get your heart-pumping!

Read on to discover what movies are coming out this month and tell us what you’re most excited for!

A Simple Favour

Based on the novel by Darcey Bell, A Simple Favour centers around Stephanie, a mommy vlogger who seeks to uncover the truth behind her best friend Emily’s sudden disappearance from their small town. Stephanie is joined by Emily’s husband Sean in this stylish thriller filled with twists and betrayals, secrets and revelations, love and loyalty, murder and revenge. Starring Anna Kendrick (Pitch Perfect), Blake Lively (Gossip Girl), and Henry Golding (Crazy Rich Asians).

The Nun

A priest with a haunted past and a novice on the threshold of her final vows are sent by the Vatican to investigate the death of a young nun in Romania and confront a malevolent force in the form of a demonic nun. Starring Taissa Farmiga (American Horror Story), Bonnie Aarons (The Conjuring 2), and Demián Bichir (The Hateful Eight).

The Predator

When a young boy accidentally triggers the universe’s most lethal hunters’ return to Earth, only a ragtag crew of ex-soldiers and a disgruntled science teacher can prevent the end of the human race. Starring Olivia Munn (X-Men: Apocalypse), Jacob Tremblay (Room), Sterling K. Brown (This Is Us), and Keegan-Michael Key (Friends From College).

Peppermint

Peppermint is a revenge story centering on a young mother who finds herself with nothing to lose, and is now going to take from her enemies the very life they stole from her. Starring Jennifer Garner (Alias), Tyson Ritter (Preacher), and Randy Gonzalez (Bloodline).

The Children Act

As her marriage crumbles, a judge must decide a case involving a teenage boy who is refusing a blood transfusion on religious principle. Starring Emma Thompson (Saving Mr Banks), Stanley Tucci (The Hunger Games), and Fionn Whitehead (Dunkirk).

Bel Canto

Based on the novel by Ann Patchett, a world-renown opera singer becomes trapped in a hostage situation when she’s invited to perform for a wealthy industrialist in South America. Starring Julianne Moore (Still Alice) and Ken Watanabe (Inception).

Nappily Ever After

Violet Jones tired of waiting for her longtime boyfriend to propose, breaks up with him. But old feelings, and heaps of jealousy, no doubt, arise when he promptly begins dating another woman. Starring Sanaa Lathan (The Affair), Ricky Whittle (American Gods), and Ernie Hudson (Ghostbusters).

The House With A Clock In Its Wall

Based on the novel by John Bellairs, a young orphan named Lewis Barnavelt aids his magical uncle in locating a clock with the power to bring about the end of the world. Starring Cate Blanchett (Thor: Ragnarok), Jack Black (School of Rock), and Kyle MacLachlan (Twin Peaks).

Life Itself

As a young New York couple goes from college romance to marriage and the birth of their first child, the unexpected twists of their journey create reverberations that echo over continents and through lifetimes. Starring Oscar Isaac (Star Wars: The Force Awakens), Olivia Wilde (House), Antonio Banderas (The Mask of Zorro), and Olivia Cooke (Ready Player One).

Night School

A group of troublemakers are forced to attend night school in hope that they’ll pass the GED exam to finish high school. Starring Kevin Hart (Central Intelligence) and Tiffany Haddish (Girls Trip).

Smallfoot

A Yeti named Migo stirs up his community when he discovers something that he didn’t know existed — a human. Voiced by Channing Tatum (Magic Mike), Gina Rodriguez (Jane The Virgin), and Zendaya (The Greatest Showman).

The Old Man & The Gun

Based on the true story of Forrest Tucker and his audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 to an unprecedented string of heists that confounded authorities and enchanted the public. Starring Robert Redford (All Is Lost), Sissy Spacek (Castle Rock), and John David Washington (Ballers).

Little Women

A modern retelling of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel, we follow the lives of four sisters – Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March – detailing their passage from childhood to womanhood. Despite harsh times, they cling to optimism, and as they mature, they face blossoming ambitions and relationships, as well as tragedy, while maintaining their unbreakable bond as sisters. Starring Lea Thompson (Switched At Birth), Ian Bohen (Teen Wolf), Lucas Grabeel (High School Musical), and Sarah Davenport (Stitchers).

Which one are you most excited to see? Tell us in the comments below!

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