Staff Picks: Upcoming Releases
Ski Town Media's staff members select their most anticipated movie releases this winter.
Dan Greeson - (Previous) Editor-in-Chief | “The Menu” (Nov. 18, 2022)
Dan Greeson - (Previous) Editor-in-Chief | “The Menu” (Nov. 18, 2022)
“The Menu” follows young couple Margot (Anya Taylor-Joy) and Tyler (Nicholas Hoult), as they attend an exclusive feast hosted by celebrity chef Slowik (Ralph Fiennes). The trailers have kept the intricacies of the plot vague so far (thankfully), but it’s clear that not all is as it seems on this gastronomic getaway and festivities are bound to take a macabre turn. A darkly comedic satire from Mark Mylod (producer/director of the show “Succession”), it looks like the fantastic ensemble cast and sharp social commentary will make this one a real treat.
Deborah Olsen - Publisher | “A Man Called Otto” (Dec. 14, 2022)
Deborah Olsen - Publisher | “A Man Called Otto” (Dec. 14, 2022)
Combining classic dark Scandinavian literary style with an unexpectedly heartwarming touch, “A Man Called Ove” was a bestselling novel in both Sweden and America. The story of Ove (Otto), a grumpy old man who is fed up with life and who exasperates his neighbors, is quintessential dark comedy. Translating it for an American audience would likely prove impossible, were it not for Tom Hanks in the lead role. I cannot wait to see what Hanks does with this challenging, but potentially Oscar-winning role.
Trey Mullen - Digital Director | “Avatar: The Way of Water” (Dec. 16, 2022)
Trey Mullen - Digital Director | “Avatar: The Way of Water” (Dec. 16, 2022)
The first “Avatar” film is easily in my top 10 favorite movies of all time. Nothing beats a good sci-fi film, especially one that so vividly creates worlds and characters unlike anything we’ve ever seen before. The first “Avatar” introduced us to the world of Pandora. With “Avatar: Way of the Water,” we’ll get to explore alien oceans and experience a whole new side of that world. I love the immense detail portrayed in Pandora’s ecosystem and the emphasis on coexisting with nature vs conquering it. I’m looking forward to this underwater creation from James Cameron.
Melissa VanArsdale - Art Director | “Harold and the Purple Crayon” (Jan. 27, 2023)
Melissa VanArsdale - Art Director | “Harold and the Purple Crayon” (Jan. 27, 2023)
“Harold and the Purple Crayon” is an all-time favorite book of mine; I read it as a child and shared it with my own two kids. The simplicity, curiosity and adventurous images and storyline have always captivated me. I love how Harold creates a world to venture into and then (spoiler alert) returns to the comforts of his home to sleep in his bed. And what’s not to like about the color purple? Harold uses only one color to make the pages come alive with imagination. I am really looking forward to how this translates to film.
Casey Hopkins - Office Manager | “Knock at the Cabin” (Feb. 3, 2023)
Casey Hopkins - Office Manager | “Knock at the Cabin” (Feb. 3, 2023)
I’m excited to see “Knock at the Cabin.” M. Night Shyamalan movies tend to be hit-or-miss for me, but after seeing the trailer, watching Rupert Grint (aka Ron Weasley) and Dave Bautista cry as they explain that a mysterious decision has to be made to prevent the apocalypse, Shyamalan once again grabbed my attention. I got into reading horror stories during COVID, especially Stephen King, and that helped me graduate to my latest binge: thriller films. Fingers crossed.