Hollywood offers a wide variety of films to enjoy this weekend. There’s a wonderful romance film called ‘Let the Sunshine In’ that will warm your heart, a documentary about the preservation of elephants, and a film about a confused dad that creates his own ‘how to’ YouTube channel that the whole family will enjoy. The movie ‘Backstabbing for Beginners’ starring Ben Kingsley and Jacqueline Bisset, takes you back to the good old days of movie magic, a spy thriller set at the United Nations.
Our pick of the week is ‘Kings,’ inspired by real events, starring Halle Berry, Daniel Craig, Lamar Johnson, and Kaalan Walker. The film takes you to the street of LA during the Rodney King trial and violent aftermath.
Enjoy the movies this weekend, we always do…
Love & Bananas (2018)
(NR) 77 min – Documentary
Director: Ashley Bell
Stars: Ashley Bell, Lek Chailert, Noi Na
Ashley Bell is a scientist who is dedicated to the preservation and safety of elephants, leading conservationist Lek Chailert on a two-day excursion across Thailand in the attempt to rescue a 70-year old blind Asian elephant, hoping to earn the animals freedom. [watch trailer]
Selfie Dad (2018)
(NE) Family
Director: Brad J. Silverman
Stars: Michael Jr., Chonda Pierce, James Denton, Karen Abercrombie
It had to happen, a film based on the selfie. A dad who is somewhat lost emotionally creates his own “how to” YouTube Chanel. [watch trailer]
Backstabbing for Beginners (2018)
(R) 108 min – Drama
Director: Per Fly
Stars: Theo James, Ben Kingsley, Jacqueline Bisset, Rossif Sutherland
Set in the real world United Nations, a woman stumbles upon an Iraq oil conspiracy, not knowing what to do. [watch trailer]
Disobedience (2017)
(R) 114 min – Romance
Director: Sebastián Lelio
Stars: Rachel McAdams, Rachel Weisz, Alessandro Nivola, Anton Lesser
A woman returns to her home and community, looking for a connection that will make her life whole. She finds herself in the throes of her passion for an old friend. This film does a wonderful job combining love, sexuality, and faith. If you’re looking for the romance in your life to reignite, this movie is for you. [watch trailer]
Let the Sunshine In (2017)
(NR) 94 min – Comedy
Director: Claire Denis
Stars: Juliette Binoche, Xavier Beauvois, Philippe Katerine, Josiane Balasko
A young artist named Isabelle suddenly becomes a single mother, set on a patch to find that true love connection. You’ll laugh out loud while watching this film. [watch trailer]
Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
(PG-13) 149 min- Action
Directors: Anthony Russo | Joe Russo
Stars: Karen Gillan, Elizabeth Olsen, Tom Holland, Chadwick Boseman
The Avengers battle again, but are they willing to sacrifice everything in defeating the Thanos? [watch trailer]
Kings (2017)
(R) 92 min – Crime
Director: Deniz Gamze Ergüven
Stars: Halle Berry, Daniel Craig, Lamar Johnson, Kaalan Walker
What must it have been like on the streets of LA during the Rodney King incident, the effects, and aftermath? Inspired by true events, this film is about the life of a foster family in South Central weeks before the city exploded in violence after the verdict of the Rodney King trial was announced. This is a powerful film, and Halle Berry is magical in her role. [watch trailer]
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