Hollywood beats expectations this weekend with a few of the most interesting movies of the year to date. Don Cheadle stars and directs in a movie about the Jazz great Miles Davis, while George Lopez returns to put the City of Lights on its ears with an odd comedy.
A modern day ‘Porky’s invites you buy a ticket this weekend, while the age old question regarding the existence of God will force us to lean back in our seats in deep reflection. Movies about YouTube pranks and the dark side of the music industry are all waiting for you this weekend.
Enjoy the movies this weekend – I always do!
Meet the Blacks (2016)
(R) 90 min – Comedy
Director: Deon Taylor
Stars: Mike Tyson, Mike Epps, Zulay Henao, George Lopez
George Lopez brings his best comedic timing and talents to the big screen as ‘Meet the Blacks’ will reveal the Beverly Hills you didn’t know existed. Think ‘Down and Out in Beverly Hills’ with a contemporary script and ensemble. [watch trailer]
Miles Ahead (2015)
(R) 100 min – Biography
Director: Don Cheadle
Stars: Don Cheadle, Emayatzy Corinealdi, Ewan McGregor, Michael Stuhlbarg
In what may be the Oscar performance of the year, one of our favorite actors (now director) Don Cheadle brings the life of jazz great Miles Davis to the silver screen. You do not have to be a jazz fan to appreciate the struggles and accomplishments of one of our national music treasures. If you buy only one movie ticket this weekend, spend your hard earned money on ‘Miles Ahead.’ [watch trailer]
Natural Born Pranksters (2016)
(R) 90 min – Comedy
Directors: Roman Atwood | Ben Pluimer
Stars: Roman Atwood, Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, Dennis Roady, Kevin Brueck
Well it’s finally happened – Hollywood has brought pranks from YouTube to the silver screen. If you have 90 minutes to lose, this is the perfect movie for you. [watch trailer]
The Dark Horse (2014)
(R) 124 min – Drama
Director: James Napier Robertson
Stars: Cliff Curtis, James Rolleston, Kirk Torrance, Miriama McDowell
‘The Dark Horse’ will warm your heart and inspire you to be a better parent and person, as a man searches for the courage while carrying his own emotional baggage, and realizes his actions will be passed on to his own children. [watch trailer]
Standing Tall (2015)
(R) 120 min – Drama
Director: Emmanuelle Bercot
Stars: Catherine Deneuve, Rod Paradot, Benoît Magimel, Sara Forestier
What would a weekend be without a French movie with English sub-titles? Legendary Hollywood star Catherine Deneuve reminds us of her acting genius in a soft drama about mothers and their children, and the choices made in life. [watch trailer]
God’s Not Dead 2 (2016)
(PG) – Drama
Director: Harold Cronk
Stars: Jesse Metcalfe, David A.R. White, Ray Wise, Robin Givens
In the continuing battle between those that believe God is dead, an those that lead a spiritual life, a legal battle fills the screen when a high school teacher is asked about Jesus; her answer and ensuing legal battle will make you pause. [watch trailer]
Everybody Wants Some!! (2016)
(R) 116 min – Comedy
Director: Richard Linklater
Stars: Zoey Deutch, Blake Jenner, Tyler Hoechlin, Ryan Guzman
So you’ve dropped your son off at college to play baseball. That was your first mistake. This movie will take us back to our early days of college and open the doors of imagination and decadence at least one more time. [watch trailer]
Kill Your Friends (2015)
(NR) 103 min – Crime
Director: Owen Harris
Stars: Ed Skrein, Nicholas Hoult, Rosanna Arquette, James Corden
‘That Thing You Do’ British style, is what this movie reminds us of. An A&R man at the peak of the British Pop craze in the late 90s does anything to stay on top. This is an unusual crime movie, but one that will take you to the edge of your seat. [watch trailer]
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