Hollywood leans on the talents of its biggest stars this weekend in a wonderful offering of drama, animation and thrills. Denzel Washington, Andy Samberg, Jennifer Aniston, Kelsey Grammer, singing star Nick Jonas, Kate Winslet and Liam Hemsworth will leverage their talents to make you forget your troubles this weekend.
The family will love ‘Storks,’ while ‘The Magnificent Seven’ will take you back to the Yul Brenner classic in its latest revival. Finally, there are a few foreign films that will stir your intellect and moral compass.
Enjoy the movies this weekend – I always do!
The Lovers and the Despot (2016)
(NR) 98 min – Documentary
Directors: Ross Adam | Robert Cannan
Stars: Paul Courtenay Hyu
One of the Sundance Festival’s biggest surprises was this film, revealing the failure of a wonderful romance between a famous director and actress, wrapped in suspense and reality. This foreign film will entertain the most discerning movie goer. [watch trailer
Goat (2016)
(R) 96 min – Drama
Director: Andrew Neel
Stars: Ben Schnetzer, Nick Jonas, Gus Halper, Danny Flaherty
Starring singing sensation Nick Jonas is a 19 year-old boy who begins college with his brother, both joining a fraternity. Loyalty will be tested in a battle between family and peer pressure. [watch trailer
Queen of Katwe (2016)
(PG) 124 min – Drama
Director: Mira Nair
Stars: Madina Nalwanga, David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong’o, Martin Kabanza
Based in the third world Uganda, this foreign film will warm the heart in the story of a young man’s journey to become a world class chess competitor.[watch trailer]
The Dressmaker (2015)
(NR) 118 min – Drama
Director: Jocelyn Moorhouse
Stars: Kate Winslet, Liam Hemsworth, Hugo Weaving, Sarah Snook
Think ‘Tin Cup’ meets Suffragette and you’ll love this film. Set in the Australia, Kate Winslet changes the conversation with her skills as a dressmaker and advocate for truth and women’s rights. [watch trailer]
The Magnificent Seven (2016)
(PG-13) 132 min – Western
Director: Antoine Fuqua
Stars: Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke, Vincent D’Onofrio
In the 60s original theme, some of Hollywood’s biggest stars come together to help a poor village against savage thieves. This is a must see for action seekers. [watch trailer]
Storks (2016)
(PG) 89 min – Animation/Family
Directors: Nicholas Stoller | Doug Sweetland
Stars: Andy Samberg, Jennifer Aniston, Ty Burrell, Kelsey Grammer
The whole family will love ‘Storks’ starring the vocal talents of some of Hollywood’s biggest names. A woman orders for a baby, but a mistake becomes the storyline in this adventures film. [watch trailer]
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