Tomorrowland, May 22nd. I don't know very much about this movie. I've seen only one trailer for it, but I really think it will be good. For one it's been in the pipeline at Disney for a long time, which means it will probably have a high production value and a good story. The second reason I'm optimistic is Brad Bird. I didn't see Ghost Protocol, but his other directing credits are top notch. He's also co-writing this project which makes me really optimistic. Grade: B+
Hannibal season 3, June 4th. This list includes returning shows, too because I've waited long enough! Hannibal is the only show on network TV that I really, truly get excited about. Every time I watch it I think "This is way too good to be on NBC". Season 2 was miles better than season 1, so it's only going up at this point. They left more than a few loose ends to tie up so I'm more than ready to see where season 3 goes. I'm still fearful of this show going the way of other Bryan Fuller projects (Pushing Daises) and getting canceled too soon, but for now it's on air so I will watch it. and you should too. Grade: A
Sense8, June 5th. I know very little about this show, but I do know two really important things: it's a Netflix original, it's directed by the Wachowski's. That's all the information I need to give it a shot. Watch the trailer and get excited. Grade: A-
Spy, June 5th. It's a busy weekend for movies and TV. Spy is the latest comedy offering from Paul Feig (director of Bridesmaids and the Heat). I'm pretty 50/50 on whether or not I like Melissa McCarthy movies, but she's been good when working with Feig in the past. The rest of the cast is really promising too (Rose Bryne, Jason Statham). This year has been really rough for comedy so far, but I think this one might be really good. Grade: B+
Inside Out, June 19th. This is a bold statement, but I stand behind it 100%: I think Inside Out will be the best Disney/Pixar movie since Up. Yes, I realize that this means it will be better that Tangled, Frozen, Toy Story 3 and Wreck-It Ralph, but I wholeheartedly believe it will be that good. I got really excited about this one over two years ago when I heard the concept for the first time. Watching the trailer made me even more excited. It's written and directed by Pete Doctor who's other Pixar work includes Monsters Inc. and Up. 2014 had no Pixar release, but I think it was worth the wait with Inside Out this summer and The Good Dinosaur coming up in the fall. Grade: A+
True Detective, June 21st. It's been a loooooong time since season 1 and I am MORE than ready for another dose of dark crime that is True Detective. This and Fargo were undeniably my favorite shows of 2014 and the wait for this was has been excruciating. I have waded through tons of casting rumors and more but the wait is almost over. The cast and crew are as stacked as last season and the promos couldn't be any more enticing. I'm very ready for its return. Look for it to destroy at the Emmys this year. Grade: A+
Drunk History and Nathan for You, July. There's no actual release date for the third season of these shows, but in the past Comedy Central has released them in July, so that seems likely. Drunk History is must watch TV and Nathan for You is pretty good satire. Watch them and laugh but I would oversell this one. Grade: B
The Spoils Before Dying, July 8th. I've talked previously about how amazing Will Ferrel was in The Spoils of Babylon so I see no reason for the second "season" to drop any in terms of excellence. Funny or Die makes good shows and movies and this will be one of those. Don't let it slip from your radar. Especially if you love satire. Grade: A
Minions, July 10th. I wasn't on board with this movie until I saw the first trailer. It looks to be all the Minion greatness of the first two movies without some of the less awesome parts. I still don't know if the story can compare to the first one, but I'm also not sure I care. It's a movie all about the minions and I'm excited. Grade: B+
Ant-Man, July 17th. Like everyone out there, I'm skeptical of Ant-Man, but I'm excited about the cast and personnel. I'm a big Paul Rudd fan and I've yet to see a bad Paul Rudd movie (some haven't been "good" but I wouldn't quite call them "bad"). If he has a half-way decent script, this movie should at least be funny with decent action, like Guardians of the Galaxy. I think Rudd will get a decent script because he is writing the screenplay along with Adam McKay with Edgar Wright on the story. If those names don't mean anything to you, don't worry; I'll explain why this is awesome. Adam McKay is the mind behind most of Will Ferrell's best movies (Anchorman, Talladega Nights, Step Brothers, The Other Guys). Edgar Wright is the guy behind the brilliant Cornetto trilogy of Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and End of the World. In other words, if they write even CLOSE to any of those movies, Ant-Man will be the big surprise hit of the summer. Grade: A
Trainwreck, July 17th. This movie might be a train wreck, but it's the first thing in a WHILE from Judd Apatow. The trailer looks pretty good. Amy Shumer is pretty funny and I'm happy to see Bill Hader get a chance to star in something (aside from Skeleton Twins). I'm being cautiously optimistic for this one, but I think it's got a chance to be pretty good. Grade: B-
Wet Hot American Summer, July 17th. As a Paul Rudd fan, I'm really happy for the 17th of July. I only very recently saw WHAS, but it instantly catapulted into my top 10 satire movies of all time. With the whole dang cast returning (quite the accomplishment considering who that they're all stars) I'm really stoked for this Netflix-helmed reboot. Grade: A
Paper Towns, July 24th. John Green's first big screen offering, The Fault In Our Stars, was amazingly awesome and a near perfect carbon copy of the book. Green has been just as involved with this project, but this time the cast is better. Nat Wolfe and Cara Delevingne are a step up from TFIOS casting (in my opinion) and the story is fun this time and not sad. But that doesn't mean it isn't still really, REALLY good. I think Paper Towns will be the blast of fun we need as watchers in late July. Grade A
Rick and Morty, July 26th. It's finally coming back! I've shared praise for this one before, so I wont rehash all that right now. Suffice to say this is one of the best animated shows on TV right now and I'm really excited about more episodes. Grade A+
There are also movies and such coming out in August but most of the ones I'm excited for are mere speculation. August does feature Fantastic Four, which will be worlds better than the 2005 incarnation. I would also put animated shows BoJack Horseman season 2 and a new show F is for Family on your radar if you like animated comedy. Release dates aren't set for these yet, but I think they'll both be pretty solid (Both on Netflix). August will also feature the release of Documentary Now! a satire show on IFC from Fred Armisan and Bill Hader (so that should be awesome). The fall (September and beyond) will have many more noteworthy TV offerings including Narcos, Fargo and Westworld but you'll hear more about those in the future (I'm so impossibly excited for Westworld, you have no IDEA!) For now keep watching great movies and TV shows and keep your DVRs working and start saving up for those movie tickets because 2015 is shaping up to be elite when it comes to movies and TV.
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