February can be cold and depressing. February can also be filled with romance, hope and laughter. Hollywood brings exceptional movies to the silver screen this weekend.
Imagine waiting 40 years to act on your impulse of true love? Derek and Hansel of Zoolander return with another adventure, and Ryan Reynolds takes us on an adventure we won’t soon forget. This weekend is calling you to the theater with beauty, laughter, and romance. You don’t want to miss its calling.
Enjoy the movies this weekend – I always do!
Providence (2016)
(NR) 79 min – Romance
Director: Sharon Wilharm
Stars: Jenn Gotzon, Irene Santiago, Stacey Bradshaw, Juli Tapken
Imagine falling in love with a boy as a young child, yet never acting on that impulse? ‘Providence’ is the love story of the year, showing time can stand still if your heart still beats strong for the love of your life – even if that moment happened 40 years ago. Be ready to tear through the entire film – be ready to have your heart grow with warmth and hope. [watch trailer]
Touched With Fire (2015)
(R) 110 min – Drama
Director: Paul Dalio
Stars: Katie Holmes, Luke Kirby, Christine Lahti, Griffin Dunne
It’s nice to find Katie Holmes on the silver screen agin in what we think may be the drama of the year. ‘Touched With Fire’ will tackle depression, love and romance head on in a hospital setting that will remind you of ‘One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest.’ [watch trailer]
How to Be Single (2016)
(R) Comedy
Director: Christian Ditter
Stars: Dakota Johnson, Alison Brie, Leslie Mann, Rebel Wilson
‘Pitch Perfect’s’ Rebel Wilson, and sexy Dakota Johnson, take being single seriously with humor and force in this wonderful film. ‘How to Be Single’ is the movie that will have you laughing and nodding your head in agreement to the truth of being in love, just not with anyone in particular. [watch trailer]
Where to Invade Next (2015)
(R) 110 min – Documentary
Director: Michael Moore
Stars: Michael Moore, Krista Kiuru, Tim Walker
The social conscious of the Michael Moore ponders foreign countries that we might want to consider invading, high lighting the hypocrisy of war. Perhaps America is not that exceptional?. The ‘Roger and Me’ documentary film maker delivers the goods; be prepared to have your beliefs questioned. [watch trailer]
Deadpool (2016)
(R) 108 min – Sci-Fi
Director: Tim Miller
Stars: Ryan Reynolds, Karan Soni, Ed Skrein, Michael Benyaer
Ryan Reynolds brings his ‘Van Wilder’ sensibilities and humor to the silver screen as a former special forces super hero. Deadpool has amazing special effects and dialogue that will entertain you any night of the week. [watch trailer]
Zoolander 2 (2016)
(PG-13) 102 min – Comedy
Director: Ben Stiller
Stars: Olivia Munn, Benedict Cumberbatch, Kristen Wiig, Penélope Cruz
What can you say about the Zoolander franchise? Director Ben Stiller delivers another installment of Derek and Hansel taking on evil Will Ferrell in the later years of their modeling careers. If you really liked the original ‘Zoolander’ you will love ‘Zoolander 2.’ [watch trailer]
Fitoor (2016)
(NR) – Romance
Director: Abhishek Kapoor
Stars: Katrina Kaif, Tabu, Aditi Rao Hydari, Aditya Roy Kapoor
Fitoor is a light and romantic foreign fil that is filmed in magnificent color, and scored beautifully. A young Kashmiri boy finds his muse, opening the possibilities. [watch trailer]
Of Mind and Music (2014)
(PG-13) 98 min – Drama/Music
Director: Richie Adams
Stars: Joaquim de Almeida, Aunjanue Ellis, Bill Cobbs, Ruth Negga
Set in the backdrop of the Big Easy, New Orleans, a wonderful love story unfolds. A street musician suffering from memory loss finds a neuroscientist who dedicates his energies to help her, only to open both thier hearts to the real meaning of giving and discovery. [watch trailer]
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