It’s a short menu of films this weekend, but you’ll definitely want to check out the latest Hollywood offerings. The life after the JFK assassination focuses on Jackie and her children in the film ‘Jackie.’ Natalie Portman captures the regent vibe of the iconic Jackie Kennedy as only she could do. If you like to be frightened there are a few movies that will do the trick, and young adults will love the romantic French film called ‘Things to Come’ the movie that will define what you might call a ‘bad day.’
Enjoy the movies this weekend – I always do!
The Eyes of My Mother (2016)
(R) 76 min – Drama
Director: Nicolas Pesce
Stars: Kika Magalhaes, Will Brill, Olivia Bond, Paul Nazak
An unsuspecting young woman is struck by tragedy; what she does next will define the rest of her life. Shot in classic black and white, you would think you’ve been transported to the south of France in the late 50s. [watch trailer]
Things to Come (2016)
(PG) 102 min – Drama
Director: Mia Hansen-Løve
Stars: Isabelle Huppert, André Marcon, Roman Kolinka, Edith Scob
Okay, your mom died, you’ve lost your job, and your husband is cheating on you. This French English subtitled’ film will make you realize no matter how lousy your life is, it could be worse. [watch trailer]
Jackie (2016)
(R) 99 min – Biography
Director: ablo Larraín
Stars: Natalie Portman, Peter Sarsgaard, Greta Gerwig, Billy Crudup
The President is assassinated on that cold November afternoon in Dallas. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy battles the trauma to find her faith, children and a reason to go on. Camelot is not all that it’s cracked up to be. This is our pick of the weekend. [watch trailer]
Incarnate (2016)
(PG) 91 min – Horror
Director: Brad Peyton
Stars: Carice van Houten, Aaron Eckhart, David Mazouz, Catalina Sandino Moreno
A scientist can enter the minds of those people who are possessed. Okay that’s cool, but how can he save a young boy who is living with the demon within? This is an interesting film for those that love demonic struggles here on earth. [watch trailer]
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