Movie Talk: Sneak Peeks: The Aeronauts, Portrait of a Lady on Fire, and The Banker
The Aeronauts
In 1862 headstrong scientist James Glaisher and wealthy young widow Amelia Wren mount a balloon expedition to fly higher than anyone in history. As their perilous ascent reduces their chances of survival, the unlikely duo soon discover things about themselves — and each other — that help both of them find their place in the world.
Director: Tom Harper
Produced by: Todd Lieberman; David Hoberman; Tom Harper
Cast: Felicity Jones, Eddie Redmayne, Himesh Patel
Distributor: Amazon Studios
Release Date: December 6, 2019
Runtime: 1 hour 40 minutes
Genre: Action, Adventure, Biography
Rated: PG-13
Portrait of a Lady on Fire
On an isolated island in Brittany at the end of the eighteenth century, a female painter is obliged to paint a wedding portrait of a young woman.
Director: Melina Matsoukas
Produced by: Véronique Cayla, Bénédicte Couvreur
Cast: Noémie Merlant, Adèle Haenel, Luàna Bajrami
Distributor: Pyramide Films
Release Date: December 6, 2019
Runtime: 2 hours 12 minutes
Genre: Drama
Rated: R
The Banker
The Banker is an upcoming American drama film written and directed by George Nolfi. The film stars Samuel L. Jackson, Anthony Mackie, Nicholas Hoult, Nia Long, Jessie Usher and Colm Meaney. The story follows Joe Morris and Bernard Garrett, two of the first African-American bankers in the United States.
Director: George Nolfi
Produced by: Anthony Mackie, Brad Feinstein, Joel Viertel, Jonathan Baker
Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Nicholas Hoult, Anthony Mackie
Distributor: Apple TV +
Release Date: In select theaters 3/6 and available on AppleTV+ 3/20
Runtime: 2 hours 01 minutes
Genre: Drama
Rated: PG-13