‘Speak No Evil’ (2024)
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Friday, December 6
James Watkins
James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Scoot McNairy
There has been a fine selection of horror movies at the 2024 Box Office, withSpeak No Evilone of the more appreciated offerings. An adaptation of the 2022 Danish-Dutch flick of the same name, the film follows an unassuming couple and their daughter who become friends with another couple and their mute son while on vacation. When back in the UK, the former visits the latter’s secluded farmhouse, only things are not at all as they first seem.
Starring the likes ofJames McAvoy,Mackenzie Davis, andScoot McNairy,Speak No Evilexceeded many box office expectations and made its way to a worldwide gross of over $75 million. A tense, nail-biting tale where the smallest of glances can have the biggest of consequences,Speak No Evilis one of the better horror products from Blumhouse veterans in recent memory.
Speak No Evil
‘Laid’ (2024)
Thursday, December 19
Stephanie Hsu, Zosia Mamet, Michael Angarano
This Peacock original series, based on the 2011 Australian show of the same name, followsStephanie Hsuas Ruby, a woman both lucky and unlucky in love. Despite being pretty romantically successful, it seems Ruby is some sort of bad luck charm, as all her lovers end up dying in unusual circumstances.
FromEverything Everywhere All At Onceto 2024 hits likeThe Fall GuyandThe Wild Robot, Hsu has proven time, and again she is a force to be reckoned with in both the comedy and drama departments. So, for the actress to be headlining this brand-new comedy proves that everyone with a Peacock subscription should be tuned in. Alongside the Academy Award-nominated actress,Laidalso starsZosia Mamet, Michael Angarano, Tommy Martinez, and more.
‘Inception’ (2010)
Sunday, December 1
Christopher Nolan
Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Elliot Page
Christopher Nolan’s mind-bending 2010 epic is certainly one of the most exciting offerings heading to Peacock this December. The movie followsLeonardo DiCaprio’s Cobb, a highly-skilled thief who enters the subconscious and steals secrets and information during his target’s dream state. However, how well will the thief fare when he is tasked with planting information inside the mind instead of taking it?
A winner of four Oscars - including Best Cinematography, Sound Mixing, Sound Editing, and Visual Effects -Inceptionis a film that has aged like a fine wine. With the world itself becoming a part of daily life, the idea of a “dream within a dream” was not unique toInception, but the film certainly perfected it. Not just starring DiCaprio, the thriller also features a stacked main cast, includingJoseph Gordon-Levitt,Elliot Page, Ken Watanabe, Tom Hardy, andCillian Murphy14 years before he and Nolan would partner onOppenheimer.
‘The Big Lebowski’ (1998)
Comedy, Crime
Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore
This cult classic from theCoen Brothersfollows Jeff “The Dude” Lebowski (Jeff Bridges), a man for whom life is about staying chilled and going bowling. However, when a case of mistaken identity leads to his rug being urinated on, The Dude enters into a world of crime that his chilled persona doesn’t quite fit.
Unlike anything you’ve seen before or since,The Big Lebowskiis a laugh-a-minute ride through the escapades of one of cinema’s coolest characters. The Coen Brothers' vintage style of dialogue is on full display, with each supporting character just as vibrant and unique as the next. Alongside Bridges,The Big Lebowskialso features the likes ofJohn Goodman,Julianne Moore,Steve Buscemi,Philip Seymour Hoffman, andTara Reid.
The Big Lebowski
‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ (2004)
Romance, Drama
Michel Gondry
Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet, Tom Wilkinson
This genius tale of the perils of modern romance followsJim Carrey’s Joel andKate Winslet’s Clementine, a spontaneous duo that fall madly in love with each other. However, after the highs come the lows, which the pair find difficult to control, leading to them seeking out a groundbreaking new technology that allows one to have the other erased from their memory.
This nonlinear masterpiece of storytelling - crafted from an Academy Award-winning original screenplay byCharlie Kaufman,Michel Gondry,andPierre Bismuth- is a deft exploration of the elation and despair that can come with whirlwind love. Utterly unforgettable and heartbreakingly poignant,Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mindfeatures a perfectly cast ensemble, from Carrey and Winslet toMark Ruffalo,Elijah Wood, andTom Wilkinson.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
‘Mamma Mia!’ (2008)
Phyllida Lloyd
Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Amanda Seyfried
Based on the iconic jukebox musical, this fast-paced run throughABBA’s best hits followsMeryl Streep’s Donna and her daughter Sophie (Amanda Seyfried), with the latter preparing for her wedding to partner Sky (Dominic Cooper). However, after finding her mom’s old diaries, Sophie learns that her unknown father could be one of three men, and decides to send each an invitation to her wedding.
ABBA’s music is beloved the world over, so for some of the best actors to joyfully belt out each iconic tune makes for endlessly entertaining viewing. Reportedly made for just $52 million,Mamma Mia!grossed over $600 million and became one of the most successful movie musicals ever and made the world sincerely thankful for the music. Alongside Streep, Seyfried, and Cooper,Mamma Mia!also stars the likes ofPierce Brosnan,Colin Firth,Julie Walters, and many, many more.
‘Dr Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas' (1966)
Friday, December 20
Chuck Jones, Ben Washam
Boris Karloff, Thurl Ravenscroft, June Foray
It would be remiss to recommend the best movies and shows on Peacock this December and not mention a Christmas title.Dr Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmaswas a TV special in 1966, and quickly became a household favorite each festive season. The film follows the titular Grinch, voiced byBoris Karloff, who tries to ruin Christmas for the happy people of Whoville from his mountain hideaway.
An unquestionable classic,How the Grinch Stole Christmastakes the themes so timelessly beloved in the likes ofA Christmas Caroland presents them in an altogether different but wholly relatable way. Featuring an iconic vocal performance from Karloff,How the Grinch Stole Christmashas transcended generations to become a festive family favorite that will simply never grow old.
