For many of us, the fall is a time to celebrate two things: pumpkin spice lattes and Oscar-fodder films. And this upcoming autumn is no different: pumpkin spice is primed for its yearly rebirth and we have got a slew of fantastic movies set to be released. Among those films vying for Oscar consideration, there is one particular release utterly chock-full of household names: Paramount Pictures’ crime comedy “Suburbicon.”
Let’s start with the director because you might be familiar with his work both in front of and behind the camera: George Clooney (“The Ides of March,” “The Monuments Men”). The co-writers of the film are frequent collaborators and are even more frequently siblings: Joel and Ethan Coen. Their filmography is a laundry list of spectacular movies, including “The Big Lebowski,” “True Grit,” “No Country for Old Men,” and “Fargo.” The stars of “Suburbicon,” Matt Damon and Julianne Moore, are no slouches, either. The rest of the cast includes Oscar Isaac, Noah Jupe, and Glenn Fleshler.
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“Suburbicon” is set in a quiet, uneventful town, where ordinary folks like Gardner (Damon) and Margaret (Moore) live unassuming lives. That is, until a dash of home invasion and death throws things into a tizzy. Soon, cover-ups, betrayal, blackmail, and revenge turn the town hilariously on its head. Here is the official synopsis for the dark comedy:
‘Suburbicon’ is a peaceful, idyllic suburban community with affordable homes and manicured lawns… the perfect place to raise a family, and in the summer of 1959, the Lodge family is doing just that. But the tranquil surface masks a disturbing reality, as husband and father Gardner Lodge (Matt Damon) must navigate the town’s dark underbelly of betrayal, deceit, and violence.
Given the star-studded cast and crew, you can be sure that this is a film to keep on the radar. “Suburbicon” opens on November 3rd. Check out the new U.K. trailer featuring fresh footage.