‘Blockbuster’ is the word that we’ll use to talk about the films that open this weekend. The whole family will love the latest Ice Age film, as a meteor heads for earth and our cast of characters must act quickly to prevent sure animation. Star Trek fans will love the latest installment of the franchise, designed to shock and awe. There is a foreign film in ‘Madaari’ that is designed for the intellectuals in the house, while the BBC TV show ‘Absolutely Fabulous’ appears on the silver screen with familiar laughter and suspense.
Finally, Keegan-Michael Key (of Key and Peele) gets his big break while working as an ensemble member of improve, leaving his cast behind.
Enjoy the movies this weekend – I always do!
Hillary’s America: The Secret History of the Democratic Party (2016)
(PG-13) Documentary
Directors: Dinesh D’Souza | Bruce Schooley
Stars: Dinesh D’Souza, Jonah Goldberg, Andrea Cohen, Peter Schweizer
Dinesh D’Souza, GOP and conservative activist, searches for the truth behind the Democratic Party and Hillary Clinton’s motivations. If you loved the Benghazi hearings this movie is for you. [watch trailer
Madaari (2016)
(NR) 133 min – Adventure
Director: Nishikant Kamat
Stars: Irrfan Khan, Jimmy Shergill, Vishesh Bansal, Tushar Dalvi
Inspired by real events, a man named Nirmal loses his family in a terrorist act of cruelty, and then sets course on a journey to find the answers behind the murders. This is a foreign film that breaks all the rules and will require your complete attention. [watch trailer
Don’t Think Twice (2016)
(R) 92 min – Comedy
Director: Mike Birbiglia
Stars: Keegan-Michael Key, Gillian Jacobs, Mike Birbiglia, Chris Gethard
Keegan-Michael Key (of the comedy duo Key and Peele) is a member of a NY city improve group who gets the big break he’s been looking for. His success shines a light on the remaining cast members he leaves behind. [watch trailer]
Lights Out (2016)
(PG-13) 81 min – Horror
Director: David F. Sandberg
Stars: Teresa Palmer, Gabriel Bateman, Maria Bello, Billy Burke
This may be one of the best horror movies of the summer, as focus groups have given this film high marks. Watch carefully as a family is under siege by evil forces that are coming after the entire family. [watch trailer]
Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie (2016)
(R) 90 min – Comedy
Director: Mandie Fletcher
Stars: Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Jane Horrocks, Julia Sawalha
Based on the popular TV BBC comedy series ‘Absolutely Famous,’ the film brings the TV stars to the big screen in the best British humor has to offer, Think Benny Hill meets ‘Friends’ set in the south of France. [watch trailer]
Ice Age: Collision Course (2016)
(PG) 94 min – Animation
Directors: Galen T. Chu | Mike Thurmeier
Stars: Adam Devine, Simon Pegg, Jennifer Lopez, Nick Offerman
The whole family will love the latest installment of the Ice Age movie franchise. A meteor is on a collision course to destroy the world, and the stars of our film must act quickly to keep mother earth from going back to the dark ages. It’s just another day in paradise in the Ice Age! [watch trailer]
Star Trek Beyond (2016)
(NR) Sci-Fi
Director: Justin Lin
Stars: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Karl Urban, Zoe Saldana
This may be the best rendition of the Star Trek franchise films, built on the latest digital genius and storyline. The Federation fights for survival in this ultimate star battle. [watch trailer]
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