As movie theaters slowly start to reopen, we will still have to rely on home viewing for the next 30 days. However, don’t fret, From Shirley Jackson to Pete Davidson, there is plenty to watch, here are the 7 most anticipated movies being released in June.
“Shirley” (VOD, June 5th)
Josephine Decker and Sarah Gubbins bring us this adaption of Susan Scarf Merrell’s novel, in which Shirley Jackson, played by the excellent Elizabeth Moss, and husband Stanley Hyman (Michael Stuhlbarg) welcomes young couple Fred (Logan Lerman) and Rose (Odessa Young) into their home. A decision that serves as inspiration for Jackson’s next horror mystery. The film made its debut at Sundance to an extremely positive response, with many signaling Moss out (yet again) for her mesmerizing performance.
“Artemis Fowl” (Disney + June 12)
Based on the 2001 sci-fi novel by Eoin Colfer, the film follows 12-year old “Artemis Fowl” (Ferdia Shaw) a descendant of a long line of criminal masterminds as he hunts for his missing father. Directed by Kenneth Branagh, and starring Judie Dench, Josh Gad, and Colin Farrell, the film was originally set for theatrical release last August before being delayed to May of 2020. However recent events mean the film will be the first big straight to streaming offering on Disney +.
“Da 5 Bloods” ( Netflix, June 12)
On the back of their “BlacKkKlansman” success, Spike Lee and Kevin Willmott return with this mysterious War drama, following a group of Vietnam veterans who return to the jungle to find their lost innocence. Starring the likes of Chadwick Boseman, Paul Walter Hauser, Jean Reno, and Giancarlo Esposito, and clocking in at a monster 2hr 34min, will this be Netflix’s biggest gem of the year?
“The King of Staten Island” (VOD, June 18)
Originally meant to debut at SXSW and then the Tribeca Film Festival, this collaboration between Judd Apatow (“Bridesmaids”) and SNL’s Pete Davidson is now set to be released on Video on Demand mid-June by Universal. The story follows Davidson as renegade Staten Islander Scott, who after losing his Father, began to meander through life without purpose. However, his world is turned upside down by the arrival of someone who may force him begin moving forward. The film also stars the likes of Marisa Tomei, Bill Burr, Danny Trejo, and the legendary Steve Buscemi.
“The Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga” (Netflix, June 26)
“Wedding Crashers” Director David Dobkin, reunites with Rachel McAdams to bring to life this Will Ferrell written look at the Eurovision Song Contest. Farrell stars alongside McAdams as singers Lars and Sigrit, who are chosen to represent their country at Europe’s most extravagant singing completion. The competition itself is a colorful explosion of all things strange, so melding that with Ferrell’s type of humor may make this a big winner for die-hard Will Ferrell fans. The film will also give Eurovision fans this year’s dose of crazy after the competition’s 2020 edition was canceled.
“Wasp Network” (Netflix, June 19)
Rounding out this bumper month for Netflix is Olivier Assayas’ (“Personal Shopper” “Clouds of sils Maria”) thriller, depicting the story of five Cuban political prisoners, all of whom had been imprisoned in the US since the later 1990’s on charges of espionage and murder. The film carries with it a bumper cast, including Ana De Armas, Penelope Cruz, Wagner Moura, Edgar Ramírez, and Gael Garci
“Hope,” Na’s first film in ten years — his last one being the exemplary “The Wailing” —is a gloriously messy, blood-soaked sci-fi epic that may become a cult classic despite—or because of—its polarizing nature.