Movies Opening This Weekend – December 9th 2016 [videos]

Jennifer Aniston, Alec Baldwin, Ryan Gosling, and Emma Stone appear on the silver screen this weekend, high lighting an opening worthy of your consideration. ‘Harry Benson: Shoot First’ will reveal the life and times of one of the most accomplished celebrity photographers over the last 50 years. Are you the kind of person that watches TMZ or picks up a People magazine for the gossip? Then this documentary is perfect for you.

Kate McKinnon of ‘SNL’ fame (Hillary) carries the season’s best holiday move called ‘Office Christmas Party.’ This film will have you in stitches. Our pick of the week is the Ryan Gosling, and Emma Stone feature film ‘La La Land.’ Finally, you had better think twice about ‘un friending’ someone on social media, because ‘Friend Request’ Alycia Debnam-Carey and William Moseley, will show you how dangerous that can be.

Enjoy the movies this weekend – I always do!

Harry Benson: Shoot First (2016)
(NR) Documentary
Directors: Justin Bare | Matthew Miele
Stars: Alec Baldwin, Gigi Benson, Harry Benson, Wendy Benson-Land

Photographer Harry Benson (now near 90) photographed the stars of the 60s, 70s and beyond, in a raw style that even his subjects appreciated. Imagine capturing The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Dr. Martin Luther King or Muhammad Ali at their most comfortable moment? This is a wonderful film for fans who adore celebrity. [watch trailer]

Befikre (2016)
(NR) 132 min – Comedy
Director: Aditya Chopra
Stars: Ranveer Singh, Vaani Kapoor, Elisa Bachir Bey, Julie Ordon

This is the Parisian love story of Dharam and Shyra, two young adults caught in music and passion. You may never see another rich romance shot in spectacular color and locations. Think ‘Flashdance’ meets ‘Slum Dog Millionaire’ and you’ll have the sexiest pop sounding film of the year. [watch trailer]

Office Christmas Party (2016)
(R) 105 min – Comedy
Directors: Josh Gordon | Will Speck
Stars: Kate McKinnon, Olivia Munn, Jennifer Aniston, Jamie Chung

This movie will serve as the text book reason office Christmas parties are filled with danger, unemployment, and remorse. Laugh this weekend, but learn your lesson for your future employment and safety. [watch trailer]

La La Land (2016)
(PG-13) 128 min – Comedy
Director: Damien Chazelle
Stars: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Amiée Conn, Terry Walters

This is the movie of the year for vintage Hollywood love and passion. An unknown but talented pianist falls in love with an up and coming actress in Los Angeles. The cinematography is worth of an Oscar, the situational comedy and chemistry is truly memorable. See this movie for maximum enjoyment. [watch trailer]

Friend Request (2016)
(R) 92 min – Horror
Director: Simon Verhoeven
Stars: Alycia Debnam-Carey, William Moseley, Connor Paolo, Brit Morgan

A college student unfriends an unknown woman on her social network; whoops that when the trouble begins. Mysteriously all of her friends begin to be murdered, with only one possible explanation. This thriller is amazing. [watch trailer]


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