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New Trailers for the New Sense and Sensibility

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The new Sense and Sensibility adaptation directed by Georgia Oakley has gotten two proper trailers:

SENSE AND SENSIBILITY – Official Trailer [HD] – Only In Theaters October 16 by Focus Features on YouTube

SENSE AND SENSIBILITY – Official Trailer 2 [HD] – Only In Theaters October 16 by Focus Features on YouTube

Oof. I had such high hopes, but: OOF.

My problem in one word: hairpins.

(Hair. Pins. Argh!!! I don’t think of myself as a Regency purist, but OMG, the hair!)

This doesn’t look like Jane Austen at all. It looks sloppy. Slovenly. Slatternly, especially Marianne! The Dashwoods are gentry, but they’ve been made so dishevelled (especially Marianne!!!) one wonders whether they own combs or are reduced to wearing other people’s castoffs. (The 2008 miniseries was bad enough, disregarding the story and, instead of a house in cottage style, stuffing the Dashwood ladies into a ridiculously humble cabin in Devonshire.)

Other than that: on one hand, the colors and sets are so very drab; some scenes are so dark it’s impossible to see what’s going on. Almost everything is incredibly beige, be it clothing or building. Even the supposedly fashionable and dashing Willoughby looks like an unkempt, uncouth farmer. Yuck. Fortunately I have seen some other pics that aren’t quite so dismal or devoid of color; we’ll have to see what the whole is like, though.

On the other, the character work might be better than the visuals. This Marianne seems true to form, i.e., intent on abandoning Elinor to follow the social norms and polite manners (and herself making an escape every single time to do very little except amuse herself). Also John and Fanny Dashwood seem bang on, repulsive and odious in their avarice. We saw Miss Steele(s) not at all, and barely a glimpse of Colonel Brandon (played by Herbert Nordrum, who interests me by virtue of being a Norwegian); sadly, he basically looks like a highwayman. Perhaps the full story will be better; after all, trailers always lie.

Clearly, though, there’s a trend in recent years to make period pics look more lived-in and less polished. Why does that mean using mud for dye and things of feeble quality is beyond me, though. (Actually I do know: it’s what most modern audiences feel is historically accurate. I do not agree or approve.) The only exception I’ll make is seeing more scenes in (supposed) candlelight; that’s nice. (But it’s exactly because candlelight is so weak that period textile colors were much brighter than we’re used to thinking on the basis of museum artifacts. There should be more color, not less! Gah! Anyway.)

The second trailer seems to focus more on Elinor and Marianne. But it’s actually Mrs Jennings (played by the awesome Fiona Shaw) who steals the show: she looks like an absolute hoot! I’m so looking forward to seeing her! The very end of trailer two also has a great, tiny character moment where two dogs are enjoying the breeze at a carriage window.

Oakley’s S&S opened in the UK on September 25, 2026. According to IMDB, the US release will be on October 16, but here in Finland we’ll have to wait till October 30.

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A New Trailer for Avengers: Doomsday

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A new trailer for Avengers: Doomsday is out:

Avengers: Doomsday | Official Trailer | In Theaters December 18 by Marvel Entertainment on YouTube

My internal dialogue following the trailer monologue went something like this:

  • “Something’s coming.”
  • Isn’t it always? *internal sigh*
  • “Something we may not be able to deter.”
  • Uh-huh… This isn’t new, either. Superhero stories like these are a dime a dozen.
  • “Before this day is done, we shall be faced with an unthinkable decision.”
  • Rrriiight. *yawn*

So, basically, Marvel lost my interest in under 30 seconds, which is a shame, since there were a number of quite nice character moments in the teaser trailers released early this year. Everything this trailer is doing points to a huge, enormous challenge that sounds so much like just about every other supe storyline culmination in existence. Ho-hum.

For me, the only delightful moments were the meeting of Thor and Steve Rogers (complete with Mjölnir zzzooping to Steve’s hand) and seeing a glimpse of Shang-Chi. I’ve been waiting for the Marvel Cinematic Universe to return to him like they intimated. (Then again, we’ve never seen Kang—understandable from a real-world perspective—or the Eternals again, either, even though for a while it seemed both would become a large-ish part of the MCU.)

I still can’t tell whether Doomsday is worth my while to see in the theater; hopefully there’s another, clearer trailer before the opening night.

At this writing, the UK and US release date for Avengers: Doomsday is December 18, 2026.

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Second Trailer for Dune: Part Three

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A longer trailer for Dune: Part Three has been released:

Dune: Part Three | Official Trailer by Warner Bros. et al. on YouTube

The story continues with lots of drama and backstabbing—wouldn’t be Dune without it, would it? There’s also a lot of angst, which isn’t this big a part of how I remember Dune from the books. I don’t remember Scytale (Robert Pattison’s character) either. Perhaps it’s time for a re-read.

The combination of music, sets, and visuals continues to impress, even if I care less for the adapted story than the original novels.

Dune: Part Three is set to release on December 17 or 18, 2026.

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Two Trailers for Spider-Man: Brand New Day

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If you ask me, I might tell you that one of the most remarkable things the Marvel Cinematic Universe has done is cast Tom Holland as Spider-Man. His bumbly exuberance seems so appropriate (for the character) and genuine (if at times exhausting, at least if you’re approaching old-farthood like I am).

Holland is about to star in another Spidey story now, and, as the movie is about a month away, we have two trailers for Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY – Official Trailer (HD) by Spider-Man et al. on YouTube

SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY – New Trailer (4K) by Sony Pictures Entertainment on YouTube

Spider-Man’s abilities seem to be shifting or changing (by way of mutating-DNA-handwaving). Peter seeks help from Professor Banner, who seems to have gotten his funky Hulk abilities under control with the help of a wrist gadget.

Somehow unfolding events (and/or a danger anyone can’t control or see) will also endanger Peter’s friends Ned and MJ, who (along with the rest of the world) were magicked to forget Peter’s identity as Spider-Man at the end of Spider-Man: No Way Home. Neither trailer was clear about the hows and whys of this story point. (The last we heard was that both Ned and MJ were accepted to MIT; now they’re done and presumably moving back to the tri-state area?)

In addition we have red jail ninjas, potential hallucinations, totally black eyes, and what seems to be a final boss-fight with the Hulk, and somehow they are supposed to make a coherent story. Okay?

I snort-laughed about MJ’s quip about a friendly neighbor and Spidey’s comment on stretching being good for you since he’s not in high school anymore. (The young whippersnapper!) In addition, Ned’s totally not weird Spider-Man stalker board seems geared to generate some laughs. So, hopefully, the new story will include plenty of snarky Spidey humor among the darker stuff.

SM:BND opens July 29-31, 2026.

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The Second Trailer for The Latest Odyssey Adaptation

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There’s now a second trailer for Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of The Odyssey.

The Odyssey | Official New Trailer by Universal Pictures on YouTube

This trailer does address some of my complaints after the first trailer: firstly, it contains more hints of color. Secondly, we see sunny scenes and/or daylight. And thirdly, there is a much more coherent picture of the story. All right, not bad.

New actors are also revealed. Tom Holland as Odysseus’ son Telemachus is a pleasant surprise (with no unnecessary buckles, it seems, which is another source of joy). He plays young people quite well, as far as I can tell; I do hope he won’t be typecast as a bumbly youth forever. Robert Pattinson’s Antinous—one of Penelope’s suitors—seems to be as smily a ball as he is in the original. It’s also nice to see Charlize Theron as Calypso.

That’s not all, however. According to IMDB, Zendaya plays the goddess Athena and Lupita Nyong’o Helen of Troy. Very nice! It should be interesting to see Mia Goth as Melantho, but how small or large they will make the role remains to be seen.

And there’s a puppy! Whether the puppy, the women, and the increased color will be enough to offset all of the angsty, dark, toxic angst and tempt me into the theater after all will still remain to be seen. There’s so much ugly in the world at the moment I don’t need or want it in my escapism, please and thank you.

The Odyssey will release on July 17, 2026.

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Third Trailer for Masters of the Universe Reboot

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Here’s the third trailer for the Masters of the Universe reboot:

Masters of The Universe – Official Final Trailer by Amazon MGM Studios on YouTube

There is a little more plot, a glimpse of fighting on Earth, and definite comedic promise in this trailer. Also more side characters are introduced. Sounds like nostalgia is going to be a big part of the draw of this reboot, so for me the theatrical release is a miss.

There is a question, however, which I haven’t yet seen addressed: where is Orko? Are the clips and effects with copy-pasted look a hint that the production has, indeed, gone over where the fence is lowest and not even tried to include him?

MotU officially opens today, June 05, 2026.

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Trailers for The Other Bennet Sister

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Apparently, The Other Bennet Sister is out already! The series is a tweak on Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice from the point of view of the dowdy middle sister, Mary, based on Janice Hadlow’s 2020 novel.

The teasers and trailers give you a rough idea of the production, from the short clips…

Your first look at The Other Bennet Sister | OFFICIAL TEASER – BBC on YouTube

The Other Bennet Sister | BritBox Original Teaser by BritBix on YouTube

…to one with a little more length:

The Other Bennet Sister | BritBox Original Trailer by BritBox on YouTube

Okay, then! Lydia is as horrible thoughtless as ever, Jane as thoughtful and kind. I’m having the darnest time telling who’s Lizzy on the basis of these clips; very obviously, the focus is elsewhere.

I remember reading The Other Bennett Sister and liking it; I hope the script is as good. The cast looks wonderful as far as I can tell: Ella Bruccoleri as Mary, Richard E. Grant as Mr. Bennett, Indira Varma as Mrs. Gardiner, and Tanya Reynolds as the shudder-inducing Caroline Bingley. Production values and locations look lovely as well. According to Wikipedia, location shots were pricipally done in Bristol and Wales, so refreshingly new scenery should be in store. I’ll have to look up how to get access!

Have you seen The Other Bennett Sister yet? Any thoughts?

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Pompeii Reconstructed

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Here’s a fascinating project: a digital reconstruction of the Roman city of Pompeii that lets us walk through the streets and wander the houses of the ancient city when it was still a living town. This video shows some highlights of the work produced by Altair 4.

Pompei Then and now [sic] by Altair4 Multimedia Archaeo3D Production via Youtube

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New Pride and Prejudice Teaser Trailer

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Aha! The new Pride and Prejudice adaptation by Netflix is far enough along to have released a first trailer:

Pride and Prejudice | Official Teaser by Netflix on YouTube

Oh, boy… that really wasn’t much, was it?

The editing of the trailer does remind me of Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights trailers—and not necessarily in a good way. (I haven’t seen the movie, but I’ve gotten the impression that Fennell foregrounded the characters’ passions at the expense of the plot.) While people in Regency England has strong feelings, of course, the polite society was all about controlling them, and that’s a part of Jane Austen’s writing. Furthermore, at its core P&P is about a meeting of the minds, not looking for a romp in the hay. In this trailer, touch and intimate gaze feature heavily, making it appear the story is about the bodies more than the brains.

And why on earth is Elizabeth Bennett sitting up on the roof in the first place? To highlight her rebellious spirit even to the slowest of viewers???

I am fervently hoping any future trailer(s) will be more illuminating.

At this writing, IMDB doesn’t list a release date, but Deadline claims “launching in fall 2026”.

The Sheep Detectives Trailers

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The Sheep Detectives is almost out, and I can’t believe I haven’t come across this production before—it looks absolutely hilarious!

Before some comments, here are the two trailers:

The Sheep Detectives | Official Trailer by Amazon MGM Studios on YouTube

The Sheep Detectives | Official Trailer 2 by Amazon MGM Studios on YouTube

Hugh Jackman’s shepherd George—who turns out much more than a simple farmer—is murdered. He had a habit of reading murder mysteries to his flock, who take it upon themselves to solve his killing. It involves crossing a road—gasp!—to leave their beloved pasture, conducting investigations, and attempting to point the poor hapless local bobby in the right direction.

The supporting cast sounds incredible. We have for instance Emma Thompson and Patrick Stewart, Tosin Cole and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Brett Goldstein and Nicholas Galitzine (who is going to be He-Man in the upcoming reboot of Masters of the Universe).

The script is by Craig Mazin and Leonie Swann, based on Swann’s book; Kyle Balda directs. I know some of Mazin’s work from the series Chernobyl (which was great) and Balda’s from Minions (ditto), so here’s hoping that the plot works.

Can’t wait! 😀

The Sheep Detectives is set to open next Friday, May 08, 2026.

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