Hollywood produces movies that make us laugh, cry, cause a stir in our souls. This weekend, two documentaries will do just that; a feature film about the late Frank Zappa one of the most interesting rockers of our time and the other dealing with the world’s out of control population explosion.
If you love sharks (and who doesn’t) you’ll be frightened out of the water with ‘The Shallows,’ while Matthew McConaughey and Keri Russell star in another Civil War classic. You’ll also want to by a ticket for the latest installment of ‘Independence Day’ starring Jeff Goldblum and Bill Pullman (sans Will Smith) and Danny DeVito stars in a non-family film about man’s best friend.
Enjoy the movies this weekend – I always do!
Wiener-Dog (2016)
(R) 90 min – Comedy
Director: Todd Solondz
Stars: Charlie Tahan, Greta Gerwig, Danny DeVito, Zosia Mamet
The common phrase “It’s a dog’s life” takes on a new meaning in ‘Wiener Dog,’ with stars like Danny DeVito bringing a wonderful script to life. See life through the eyes of your family pet and enjoy the laughter. [watch trailer
Misconception (2014)
(PG-13) 93 min – Documentary
Director: Jessica Yu
In another Hollywood Documentary, ‘Misconception’ asks the tough question regarding earth’s rapid growth, the impact of using the world’s resources, what remains? This rich documentary will make you step back and look at life in a completely different way. [watch trailer
Independence Day: Resurgence (2016)
(PG-13) 120 min – Adventure
Director: Roland Emmerich
Stars: Liam Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman, Maika Monroe
20 years after the Will Smith classic ‘Independence Day,’ we re-visit the extinction of earth with a new extra-Solar threat. If you loved the original you’ll cheer this latest installment of a Hollywood classic. [watch trailer
The Shallows (2016)
(PG-13) Drama
Director: Jaume Collet-Serra
Stars: Blake Lively, Óscar Jaenada, Brett Cullen, Sedona Legge
Imagine being so close to the shore, yet attacked by a great white shark. Jaws meets Die Hard in this aquatic struggle of life and death. Don’t go near the water during this movie. [watch trailer
Free State of Jones (2016)
(R) 139 min – Biography
Director: Gary Ross
Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Keri Russell, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Mahershala Ali
Matthew McConaughey is a poor farmer from Mississippi who leads a group of citizens against the Confederate army. This is a riveting Civil War script that needs to be told. [watch trailer]
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