This weekend is filled with action, drama, romance, and suspense, as your favorite stars Richard Dreyfuss, J.K. Simmons, Michael Douglas, Zuzana Mauréry, Orlando Bloom, and Zuzana Konecná all shine on the silver screen. If you’re a fan of the horror genre, ‘Jackals’ is a perfect film; imagine hiring a de-programmer that is purposed to bring back your teenage child from a cult. The story line thickens as the cult turns against you and your family.
The films ‘Unlocked’ and ‘Renegades’ are military movies that will entertain the adventurous, while there are two foreign films that are certain to entertain the whole family. Out pick of the week is ‘Temple,’ the story about three tourists that uncover another world in the jungles of Japan. If you love adventure, any of the Lost Raiders films, or simply want to be frightened for a few hours, this movie is for
you.
Enjoy the movies this weekend, we always do!
Renegades (2017)
(PG-13) Thriller
Director: Steven Quale
Stars: J.K. Simmons, Ewen Bremner, Sullivan Stapleton, Sylvia Hoeks
Navy SEALs accidentally uncover underwater treasure in a lake in Bosnia. What these professional soldiers do next will completely surprise you. [watch trailer]
Jackals (2017)
(NR) 85 min – Horror
Director: Kevin Greutert
Stars: Stephen Dorff, Deborah Kara Unger, Johnathon Schaech, Nick Roux
Set in the 1980s, an average family that is working through its issues hires a cult deprogrammer in the hopes of saving their son from what appears to be a murderous cult. Members of the cult decide they will not let the boy go without a fight to the death. [watch trailer]
Unlocked (2017)
(R) 98 min – Action
Director: Michael Apted
Stars: Noomi Rapace, Toni Collette, Orlando Bloom, Michael Douglas
CIA interrogator mistakenly gets fooled into a terrorist plot to save a woman, and the deception begins. This film will remind you a great deal of the Bourne franchise, starring a woman agent. ‘Unlocked’ is the thriller of the weekend. [watch trailer]
Temple (2017)
(NR) 78 min – History
Director: Michael Barrett
Stars: Naoto Takenaka, Asahi Uchida, Logan Huffman, Brandon Sklenar
American tourists discover a treasure map leading to an ancient Japanese temple. The danger is real, the spirits haunting, and the amateur adventurers realize it’s not a game. [watch trailer]
Do It Like An Hombre (2017)
(NR) 109 min – Comedy
Director: Nicolás López
Stars: Ignacia Allamand, Humberto Busto, Aislinn Derbez, Alfonso Dosal
Raúl, Eduardo, and Santiago have been lifelong friends, sharing all the stuff guys share with other dudes; until one of the BFFs reveals his sexual preference. This film brings a comedic flavor to a very uncomfortable storyline, yet handles the reality in a respectful way. Although this film is rated (R) its message is universal.[watch trailer]
The Teacher (2016)
(NR) 102 min – Comedy
Director: Jan Hrebejk
Stars: Zuzana Mauréry, Zuzana Konecná, Csongor Kassai, Tamara Fischer
Set in the mid-80s Czechoslovakia, Maria Drazdechova an accomplished teacher is sent to a suburban Bratislava suburban school. The Communist party, a student’s suicide, and the unrest of the country all factor into the classroom setting. This foreign film is wonderfully directed by Jan Hrebejk, a professional that knows how to turn a great script into a memorable film. [watch trailer]
Viceroy’s House (2017)
(NR) 106 min – Biography
Director: Gurinder Chadha
Stars: Gillian Anderson, Michael Gambon, Hugh Bonneville, Manish Dayal
Based on a real person, Lord Mountbatten, The final Viceroy of India, is in charge of the ultimate transition of British India to independence. We always assume it was no big deal, yet the reality of the task is overwhelming and larger than life on the silver screen. If history and British military films excite you, this is the film to see this weekend. [watch trailer]
Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
(PG) 137 min – Sci-Fi
Director: Steven Spielberg
Stars: Richard Dreyfuss, François Truffaut, Teri Garr, Melinda Dillon
Yes, it’s the classic Steven Spielberg film from 1977, a film that is worth seeing again on the big screen. [watch trailer]
Dolores (2017)
(95) min – Documentary
Director: Peter Bratt
Stars: Dolores Huerta
Dolores Huerta was the wife of union organizer Cesar Chavez. We’re familiar with the fight Cesar engaged with, but internally he and his wife also battled stereotypes, love, betrayal, and typical issues that arise when raising a family. This film is a little ‘Hoffa’ a little ‘Norma Rae,’ rolled into one, and although it’s a foreign film, you’ll be glued to the screen.[watch trailer]
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