Watch List

November Watch List
Hi Everyone,

As the reviews flood through the one constant question I always get is what new release am I watching next. So I thought I'd compile a list every month that captures what Movies, TV, and Anime - I wont necessarily watch - but ones I am definitely intrigued by. 

My first list for November (2023) is a mixed bag of new movies, returning series, and reality shows. I've provided my thoughts to each entry, and added a quick breakdown of what the story will be about, and who is involved.

Let me know what you're most excited for on my Instagram page!

Now let's get started...

I'm actually in the middle of watching this right now. It's definitely peaked my interest enough to complete the entirety of the limited series. A review should be up by weeks end. 

Summary:
In the final days of WWII, the paths of a blind French girl and a German soldier collide. Based on Anthony Doerr's Pulitzer Prize-winning bestseller.

Starring:
Aria Mia Loberti, Louis Hofmann, and Mark Ruffalo

Episodes:
4

Runtime:
1hr00mins

This looks cool but I'm not a fan of samurai stories with power ups, other than their own human trained abilities'. I'll give this a few episodes hoping it will prove me wrong.

Summary:
With a demonic, soul-consuming weapon in hand, can a legendary swordsman and a samurai brotherhood defeat a bloodthirsty zombie uprising? This new series is based on the video game series of the same name, with Takashi Miike being named Chief Director. 

Starring:
Otsuka, Aya Yamane, Kazuyuki Okitsu

We are getting our second Elvis-based movie in two years. I'm glad this provides a much more honest take on the questionable dynamic between him and his wife, if I had time to watch this in theatres I would but I'll most likely be watching this once it's on streaming.

Summary:
When teenage Priscilla Beaulieu meets Elvis Presley at a party, the man who is already a meteoric rock-and-roll superstar becomes someone entirely unexpected in private moments: a thrilling crush, an ally in loneliness, a vulnerable best friend. Through Priscilla’s eyes, Sofia Coppola tells the unseen side of a great American myth in Elvis and Priscilla's long courtship and turbulent marriage, from a German army base to his dream-world estate at Graceland, in this deeply felt and ravishingly detailed portrait of love, fantasy, and fame.

Starring:
Cailee Spaeny, Jacob Elordi.

Runtime:
1hr50mins


Season 1 was such a nice palette cleanser from all the PG- Avengers, and buddy-hero stuff we were getting from DC. Might be getting an early look at this, so stay tuned for a review within the next week. 

Summary:
After an earth-shattering betrayal, Mark fights to rebuild his life. In the face of apocalyptic threats, he discovers new allies and wrestles with his greatest fear - that he might become his father. 

Starring:
Steven Yeun, J.K. Simmons, Mark Hamill, and Seth Rogen

Episodes:
8

Runtime:
50mins


I just finished this and I'm blown away at how good it was. The 2D/3D hybrid wasn't working for me initially but once I got past it the story really hooked me in, and in a year where we had John Wick - this takes the cake for best action sequences. It has a noteworthy cast of English voice actors but I have a preference for Japanese dubbing so I'm glad they had the option. This adds another stellar series to a catalogue built on the tremendous Arcane. Highly Recommend! 

Summary:
From the writers of Logan and Blade Runners 2049, a young warrior driven by a dream of revenge against those who made her an outcast in Edo-period Japan, cuts a bloody path toward her destiny. 

Starring:
Maya Erskine, Brenda Song, and Kenneth Branagh.

Episodes:
8

Runtime:
50mins


I am so sad to see this story end but my curiosity over powers that feeling because I have to know what Erens master plan is! This will be watched IMMEDIATELY upon its release. 

Summary:
The series finale of a decade long journey comes to it's conclusion, as we witness Eren Jaegar put an end to a 100 year long battle between titans and humans. 

Starring:
Yuki Kaji, Yui Ishikawa, Marna Inoue, and Hiroshi Kamiya.

Runtime:
1hr26mins


As soon as Halloween ends, I am the first one ready for Christmas. Wasn't in love with the first season, any Christmas (or in this case Santa) story that isn't set during Christmas time takes a hit for me. I'll still be watching it hoping for more of a Christmas centered story. 

Summary:
The beloved franchise returns! Scott Calvin, after 28 years, reigns true as Santa Claus, leader of the North Pole and Christmas. With his family - Carol, Sandra, and Cal - by his side, and his elves at the reins, Scott Calvin contends with a changing world to keep the spirit of Christmas alive for a new generation.

Starring:
Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell, Austin Kane, Elizabeth Allen-Dick, Devin Bright, and Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias. 

Episodes:
6

Runtime:
50mins


This has been gaining massive buzz since it's initial premier at TIFF so I am curious to see what all the hype is about. I'll be catching it November 4th, and should have a review up soon after. 

Summary:
After a fateful near miss, an assassin battles his employers — and himself — on an international hunt for retribution he insists isn't personal.

Starring:
Michael Fassbender, Tilda Swinton, Arliss Howard.

Runtime:
1hr59mins


The premise alone makes this an intriguing watch. Not sure if I'll get around to it right away but I do think its worth noting down on anyone's ever growing watch list.

Summary:
The Curse is a genre-bending series that explores how an alleged curse disturbs the relationship of a newly married couple as they try to conceive a child while co-starring in their new home-improvement show.

Starring:
Emma Stone, Nathan Fielder, and Benny Safdie. 

Episodes:
10

Runtime:
50mins


Again, another one I might not get to right away but it has the murder mystery element that always peaks my interest. 

Summary:
“A Murder at the End of the World” is a mystery series with a new kind of detective at the helm — a Gen Z amateur sleuth and tech-savvy hacker named “Darby Hart”. Darby and eight other guests are invited by a reclusive billionaire to participate in a retreat at a remote and dazzling location. When one of the other guests is found dead, Darby must use all of her skills to prove it was murder against a tide of competing interests and before the killer takes another life.

Starring:
Emma Corbin, Clive Owen, Harris Dickinson, and Brit Marling. 

Episodes:
7

Runtime:
50mins


This ones for the Christmas lovers. Not sure if I'll watch it but thought it would be worth mentioning. 

Summary:
After a twist of fate brings their families together for Christmas, Charlotte sets out to prove her old friend Jackie's life is too good to be true.

Starring:
Heather Graham, Brandy Norwood, Jason Biggs 

Runtime:
1hr21mins


I know way more than I need to about Princess Diana because of my Mom. I checked out of the last season of The Crown but this one is going to be really interesting in regards to how they will portray some questionable subject matter regarding her death. 

Summary:
Inspired by real events, this fictional dramatization tells the story of Queen Elizabeth II and the political and personal events that shaped her reign.

Starring:
Imelda Staunton, Jonathan Pryce, and Lesley Manville .  

Episodes:
4

Runtime:
50mins


Underdog sports story based on actual events? Say less.

Summary:
Based on a true story, NEXT GOAL WINS follows the American Samoa soccer team, infamous for their brutal 31-0 FIFA loss in 2001. With the World Cup Qualifiers approaching, the team hires down-on-his-luck, maverick coach Thomas Rongen hoping he will turn the world’s worst soccer team around in this heartfelt underdog comedy.

Starring:
Michael Fassbender, Oscar Kightley, Kaimana, David Fane, Rachel House, Beulah Koale, Uli Latukefu, Semu Filipo, Lehi Falepapalangi, with Will Arnett and Elisabeth Moss  

Runtime:
1hr43mins


Another watch that I might not get to but I'll try my best because a Natalie Portman performance is always worth the price of admission.

Summary:
Decades after their scandalous relationship made headlines, a couple starts to unravel when a famous actor arrives to research them for her new film.

Starring:
Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore, and Charles Melton 

Runtime:
1hr57mins


I've read the books and watched the movies and feel like I would've been way more excited when they had initially come out. Not sure if I'll watch this but its a world the actually deserves to be dug into further because there is so much more to explore. 

Summary:
Years before he would become the tyrannical President of Panem, 18-years-old Coriolanus Snow is the last hope for his fading lineage, a once-proud family that has fallen from grace in a post-war Capitol.

With the 10th annual Hunger Games fast approaching, the young Snow is alarmed when he is assigned to mentor Lucy Gray Baird, the girls tribute from impoverished District 12. But, after Lucy Gray commands all of Panem’s attention by defiantly singing during the reaping ceremony. Snow thinks he might be able to turn the odds in their favor. Uniting their instincts for showmanship and newfound political savvy, Snow and Lucy’s race against time to survive will ultimately reveal who is a songbird, and who is a snake.

Starring:
Rachel Zegler, Tom Blyth, Peter Dinklage, Hunter Schafer, Josh Andres Rivera, Jason Schwartzman, and Viola Davis.

Runtime:
2hrs45mins


Ridley Scott is a must watch director. I'm sold. 

Summary:
Napoleon is a spectacle-filled action epic that details the checkered rise and fall of the iconic French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. Against a stunning backdrop of large-scale filmmaking orchestrated by legendary director Ridley Scott, the film captures Bonaparte's relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his one true love, Josephine, showcasing his visionary military and political tactics against some of the most dynamic practical battle sequences ever filmed.

Starring:
Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby 

Runtime:
2hrs38mins


I don't know if I'll actually watch this for review but it may be a fun watch to have on in the background when getting some work done. 


Summary:
Immersed in the world of "Squid Game," 456 real players put their skills — and character — to the ultimate test for a life-changing $4.56 million prize.

Starring:
Unknown 

Episodes:
N/A

Runtime:
N/A


I will be watching this but because I've avoided trailers I don't have any thoughts on this other than vibes. 

Summary:
Academy Award winning filmmaker Emerald Fennell (Promising Young Woman) brings us a beautifully wicked tale of privilege and desire. Struggling to find his place at Oxford University, student Oliver Quick finds himself drawn into the world of the charming and aristocratic Felix Catton, who invites him to Saltburn, his eccentric family’s sprawling estate, for a summer never to be forgotten.

Starring:
Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, Rosamund Pike, and Carey Mulligan.  

Runtime:
2hr07mins

This may be last on the list, but it's first in my heart. I love me a good K-Drama but trying to build a K-Drama cast based on chemistry, through a reality show... such a ridiculous concept that I can't help but be excited for.  

Summary:
Can people really fall in love if they act in a romantic K-drama with kissing scenes? This is a reality dating show focusing on eight male and female actors from Korea and Japan as they live together, and pair up to try and land the lead roles in six mini K-dramas — and see if they fall in love. Will they be able to win an audition with the person they love, or will they have to witness the person they love kissing their rivals? Dreams, romance, and friendship intertwine beyond the borders of Korea and Japan, creating the purest heartbreak and sadness of a Korean drama in a very realistic way.

Starring:
Haruna Kondo (Harisenbon), Aa-CHAN (Perfume), Shusuke Fukutoku (Jarujaru), Hayato Komori (GENERATIONS) and Maria Tani.  

Episodes:
N/A

Runtime:
N/A