Movies with Big Al: Bad Times at the El Royale, First Man

BAD TIMES AT THE EL ROYALE (Thriller)

WHAT'S IT ABOUT? Seven strangers, each with a secret to bury, meet at Lake Tahoe's El Royale, a rundown hotel with a dark past.

WHO'S IN IT? Dakota Johnson, Chris Hemsworth, Jon Hamm, Jeff Bridges, Nick Offerman

TRIVIA:

  • Chris Hemsworth had to lose 25 to 30 pounds of muscle weight right after shooting Avengers 4 for his role.
  • The El Royale is based on the Cal Neva Resort and Casino that was once owned by Frank Sinatra.
  • Russell Crowe dropped out of the movie and was replaced by Jon Hamm.

FIRST MAN (Bio-pic)

WHAT'S IT ABOUT? Astronaut Neil Armstrong and his legendary walk on the moon.

WHO'S IN IT? Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy, Jason Clarke, Kyle Chandler

TRIVIA:

  • Clint Eastwood was originally attached to direct. Damien Chazelle replaced him.
  • Chazelle also directed Gosling in La La Land.
  • This is the first non-music film Chazelle directed.

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