Christina Hendricks, Donald Sutherland, Helen Mirren, Bailee Madison, Joel Edgerton, Reese Witherspoon, and Charlize Theron all shine on the silver screen this weekend, as Hollywood delivers the latest movies. In the film ‘Thoroughbreds’ you’ll discover how three teenagers solve their life’s problems by any means necessary. The film ‘The Strangers: Prey at Night; is a horror film that will make you lock your doors at home, and ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ will take you back to your early teens; what do you do when your dad goes missing and three aliens show up to help?
Our pick of the week is a film called ‘GRINGO’ that stars Joel Edgerton and Charlize Theron as corporate executives who get into the drug business, never realizing that the cartel ‘boss’ has more expertise than they would have ever imagined.
Enjoy the movies this weekend, we always do!
Leaning Into the Wind: Andy Goldsworthy (2017)
(PG) 93 min – Documentary
Director: Thomas Riedelsheimer
Stars: Andy Goldsworthy, Holly Goldsworthy
Andy Goldsworthy, one of the world’s most eccentric artist, goes on an incredible journey to find himself through the countryside, using his sense of touch and sight to find beauty in all of nature’s wonders. This is the most cerebral film of the year; requiring movie goes to open their minds with no expectations. [watch trailer]
Thoroughbreds (2017)
(NR) 92 min – Drama
Director: Cory Finley
Stars: Anya Taylor-Joy, Olivia Cooke, Anton Yelchin, Paul Sparks
Two teenaged girls in the suburbs of Connecticut reconnect after years of being apart, only to take matters into their own hands to solve their pending problems. Imagine children breaking the law to find their way to safety and peace of mind. Think ‘The Breakfast Club’ out on the streets with a devious script. The language in the previews prevents us from sharing more, sorry.
Gringo (2018)
(R) 110 min – Action
Director: Nash Edgerton
Stars: Joel Edgerton, Charlize Theron, David Oyelowo, Thandie Newton
In one of the most action-packed film of the year, ‘GRINGO’ becomes the weekend’s dark comedy of corporate greed, as executives of a major company decide to expand into the drug business. The business model is not one they’re familiar with, so it’s full speed ahead on cryptic comedy and irony. [watch trailer]
The Hurricane Heist (2018)
(PG-13) 100 min – Action
Director: Rob Cohen
Stars: Toby Kebbell, Maggie Grace, Ryan Kwanten, Ralph Ineson
A category 5 hurricane approaches the facilities of the U.S. Treasury, with only a handful of citizens left behind to defend the armory as opportunistic thieves try to seize the moment. This film will remind you of the movie ‘Black Rain’.’ [watch trailer]
The Strangers: Prey at Night (2018)
(R) Horror
Director: Johannes Roberts
Stars: Christina Hendricks, Bailee Madison, Martin Henderson, Emma Bellomy
This film is designed to frighten you, as a family from a mobile home park receives a visit from a band of psychopaths. If you love horror films, this is the right movie for you this weekend. [watch trailer]
A Wrinkle in Time (2018)
(PG) Adventure
Director: Ava DuVernay
Stars: Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Chris Pine, Reese Witherspoon, Michael Peña
Based on the classic novel, a family deals with the disappearance of their scientist father. In this Disney film, aliens from another planet arrive at their home and help the children find him in outer space. This is a delightful film. [watch trailer]
The Leisure Seeker (2017)
(R) 112 min – Adventure
Director: Paolo Virzì
Stars: Donald Sutherland, Helen Mirren, Kirsty Mitchell, Janel Moloney
A couple takes an unscheduled vacation in an RV, finding the America others seem to miss. Oh, the RV is called ‘The Leisure Seeker.’ [watch trailer]
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