This weekend, Hollywood brings to life some very interesting films that are as diverse as our big country. If you’re a fan of Comic-Con, then ‘Suicide Squad’ is for you, with all the fantasy and drama you’ll need this summer. Here’s a twist – ‘Look Who’s’ Taking’ meets ‘Cats’ in the modern day film ‘Nine Lives,’ as Kevin Spacey begins life as a cat. Award winning actor Greg Kinnear, a struggling off Broadway actor, deals with the loss of his wife; now left to raise a young boy on his own. Their lives offer new starts, but is may cost more than they’re prepared to pay.
Enjoy the movies this weekend – I always do!
Front Cover (2015)
(NR) 87 min – Comedy
Director: Ray Yeung
Stars: Jake Choi, James Chen, Jennifer Neala Page, Elizabeth Sung
Life is like a box of chocolates – you never know what you get. In this off-guard comedy, a fashion stylist works with a famous foreign film actor, turning their friendship into a journey into self-introspection and laughs. [watch trailer
Little Men (2016)
(PG) 85 min – Family
Director: Ira Sachs
Stars: Jennifer Ehle, Alfred Molina, Greg Kinnear, Talia Balsam
Growing up is hard, and sometimes even harder for little boys. A pair of great friends discovers their friendship is put to the test when their parents fight over a dress shop lease. This may be the most interesting family film of the year. [watch trailer
Nine Lives (2016)
(PG) 87 min – Fantasy
Director: Barry Sonnenfeld
Stars: Jennifer Garner, Kevin Spacey, Robbie Amell, Christopher Walken
CATS! Do you remember the movie “Look Who’s Talking?” Now, imagine a boring businessman trapped in the body of his family’s cat, and step back for all the laughs. Jennifer Garner, Kevin Spacey, and Christopher Walken are wonderful in this fantasy film. [watch trailer]
Five Nights in Maine (2015)
(NR) 82 min – Drama
Director: Maris Curran
Stars: Dianne Wiest, Rosie Perez, Teyonah Parris, David Oyelowo
A young African American man who recently loses his wife travels back to her home state of Maine, visiting with her mom and his in-laws. Grief affects everyone differently, and this film shows the many colors of sadness. It’s a must see this weekend. [watch trailer]
Suicide Squad (2016)
(PG-13) 130 min -Thriller
Director: David Ayer
Stars: Margot Robbie, David Harbour, Jared Leto, Cara Dee
Summer is hot and humid, and the storyline of this Hollywood spy movie will warm the theatre even more. A clandestine government agency employs the 2016 version of the ‘Dirty Dozen’ to save the world – again. Comic-Con hits the silver screen in the nick of time. There’s a lot of Hollywood buzz about this film. [watch trailer]
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