Director Christian Ditter
Genre Comedy | Romance
Cast Dakota Johnson, Alison Brie, Leslie Mann, Rebel Wilson
Rating R
Release Date February, 12th 2016
“New York City is full of lonely hearts seeking the right match, and what Alice, Robin, Lucy, Meg, Tom and David all have in common is the need to learn how to be single in a world filled with ever-evolving definitions of love.”
Director Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Genre Comedy | Drama | Musical
Cast George Clooney, Scarlett Johansson, Channing Tatum, Tilda Swinton
Rating PG-13
Release February, 5th 2016
“A Hollywood fixer in the 1950s works to keep the studio’s stars in line.”
Director Gerard Barrett
Genre Drama
Cast Jack Reynor, Toni Collette, Will Poulter, Michael Smiley
Rating Unrated
Release Date March, 18th 2016
“Set in Dublin Glassland tells the story of a young taxi driver (Reynor) who gets tangled up in the world of human trafficking while trying to save his mother (Collette) from addiction”
Director Craig Gillespie
Genre Action | Drama | History
Cast Chris Pine, Casey Affleck Ben Foster, Eric Bana
Rating PG-13
Release Date January, 29th 2016
“The Coast Guard makes a daring rescue attempt off the coast of Cape Cod after a pair of oil tankers are destroyed during a blizzard in 1952.”
January 25, 2016
Director Ross Katz
Cast Alexandra Daddario, Teresa Palmer, Benjamin Walker, Maggie Grace
Genre Drama | Romance
Rating PG-13
Release Date February 5th, 2016
“Travis and Gabby first meet as neighbors in a small coastal town and wind up in a relationship that is tested by life’s most defining events.”
Director Roxanne Benjamin, David Bruckner
Genre Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller
Cast Kate Beahan, Matt Bettineli-Olpin, Susan Burke, Zoe Cooper
Rating Unrated
Release Date February, 5th 2016 (Limited Release)
“Five interlocking tales of terror follow the fates of a group of weary travellers who confront their worst nightmares - and darkest secrets - over one long night on a desolate stretch of desert highway.”
Director Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
Genre Comedy | War
Cast Tina Fey, Margot Robbie, Billy Bob Thornton, Martin Freeman
Rating R
Release Date March 4th, 2016
“A journalist recounts her wartime coverage in Afghanistan and Pakistan.”
I like Tina Fey as an actress and thought she was great in Sisters but I wasn't quite sure what to think of Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, which interestingly enough is a humorous abbreviation to "WTF". The first few trailers I watched made it seem okay but the latest trailer has me excited for the film. It includes a great supporting cast alongside Fey, including the always beautiful Margot Robbie, as well as Martin Freeman and Billy Bob Thornton who starred together in the 2014 FX series Fargo. I think it might actually end up being pretty damn good. Check out the trailer below and see what you think.
Director Byron Howard, Rich Moore, Jared Bush
Genre Animation | Action | Adventure
Cast Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Idris Elba, Shakira
Rating PG
Release Date March 4th, 2016
“In a city of anthropomorphic animals, a fugitive con artist fox and a rookie bunny cop must work together to uncover a conspiracy.”
From the creators of Frozen, which was an absolute hit, and Big Hero 6, is Disney's newest animated feature Zootopia. With a fantastic cast of voice actors and a creative and genuinely fun premise, Zootopia looks like it could end up being yet another feather in the family friendly studio's cap. I expect this to be a new favorite with the kids so be sure to check out the trailer below and prepare to get the family together on March 4th! Zootopia will also be shown in 3D.
Director Tim Miller
Genre Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi
Cast Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, Gina Carano, T.J. Miller
Rating R
Release Date February 12th, 2016
“A former Special Forces operative turned mercenary is subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopting the alter ego Deadpool.”
Director Dexter Fletcher
Genre Biography | Drama | History
Cast Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman, Christopher Walken, Tim McInnerny
Rating PG-13
Release Date February, 26th 2016
“The story of Eddie Edwards, the notoriously tenacious British underdog ski jumper who charmed the world at the 1988 Winter Olympics.”
Eddie The Eagle is the underdog story of Eddie Edwards who won the world over at the 1988 Olympics, thanks to his courage and blatant disregard for all of those counting him out. Hugh Jackman plays the role of the charismatic coach who helped Edwards accomplish his dreams. From the producers of Kingsman: The Secret Service, Eddie The Eagle also stars Kingsman star Taron Egerton. I'm not quite sure what to expect from Eddie The Eagle but I am hoping for good things, we can always use another feel good story! Stay tuned for our review of the upcoming film and check out the trailer below.
Director Alex Proyas
Genre Adventure | Fantasy
Cast Gerard Butler, Abbey Lee, Nickolaj Colster-Waldau, Courtney Eaton
Rating PG-13
Release Date February 26th, 2016
“A common thief joins a mythical god on a quest through Egypt.”
““Set, the merciless god of darkness, has taken over the throne of Egypt and plunged the once peaceful and prosperous empire into chaos and conflict. Few dare to rebel against him. A young thief, whose love was taken captive by the god, seeks to dethrone and defeat Set with the aid of the powerful god Horus””
Director Patricia Riggen
Genre Drama
Cast Jennifer Garner, Martin Henderson, Brighton Sharbino, Queen Latifah
Rating PG-13
Release Date March 16th, 2016
“A young girl suffering from a rare digestive disorder finds herself miraculously cured after surviving a terrible accident. Based on the book ‘Miracles From Heaven’ by Christy Beam.”
“MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN is based on the incredible true story of the Beam family. When Christy (Jennifer Garner) discovers her 10-year-old daughter Anna (Kylie Rogers) has a rare, incurable disease, she becomes a ferocious advocate for her daughter’s healing as she searches for a solution. After Anna has a freak accident, an extraordinary miracle unfolds in the wake of her dramatic rescue that leaves medical specialists mystified, her family restored and their community inspired.”
Director Robert Schwentke
Genre Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi
Cast Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Miles Teller, Zoe Kravitz
Rating PG-13
Release Date March 18th, 2016
“The third installment of the blockbuster Divergent series franchise, ALLEGIANT, takes Tris [Shailene Woodley] and Four [Theo James] into a new world, far more dangerous than ever before.”
“After the earth-shattering revelations of INSURGENT, Tris must escape with Four and go beyond the wall enclosing Chicago. For the first time ever, they will leave the only city and family they have ever known. Once outside, old discoveries are quickly rendered meaningless with the revelation of shocking new truths. Tris and Four must quickly decide who they can trust as a ruthless battle ignites beyond the walls of Chicago which threatens all of humanity. In order to survive, Tris will be forced to make impossible choices about courage, allegiance, sacrifice and love.”
Director Stephen Frears
Genre Biography | Drama | Sport
Cast Ben Foster, Chris O'Dowd, Guillaume Ganet, Jesse Plemons
Rating R
Release Date March 18th, 2016
“An Irish sports journalist becomes convinced that Lance Armstrong’s performances during the Tour de France victories are fueled by banned substances. With this conviction, he starts hunting for evidence that will expose Armstrong.”
Lance Armstrong took steroids therefore he cheated, that much we know. But it is undeniable that he became a larger than life figure in pop culture which is perhaps part of why what he did angered so many people. Nonetheless, he remains wone of the greatest athletes of our generation asterisk or not and The Program looks to be an opportunity for all of us to finally get a close-up look at what exactly happened with Lance Armstrong. I can't wait, check out the trailer below.
Director Bryan Buckley
Genre Comedy | Drama
Cast Melissa Rauch, Gary Cole, Haley Lu Richardson, Thomas Middleditch
Rating R
Release Date March 18th, 2016
“A foul-mouthed former gymnastics bronze medalist must fight for her local celebrity status when a new young athlete’s star rises in town.”
So far feedback for The Bronze has been well, pretty bad. It doesn't help that the trailer makes it look very much like a low-budget film (which it is) but a few select people who caught the film at the Sundance Film Festival say it is entertaining in a raunchy humor sort of way. The script was written by lead Melissa Rauch and her husband Winston Rauch. My expectations are low on this one but I do like Thomas Middleditch (Silicon Valley) so I will wait and see. Check out the trailer below.
Director Kirk Jones
Genre Comedy
Cast Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Michael Constantine, Lainie Kazan
Rating PG-13
Release Date March 25th, 2016
“A Portokalos family secret brings the beloved characters back together for an even bigger and Greeker wedding.”
“Still working in her parents’ Greek restaurant, Toula Portokalos’s daughter Paris is growing up. She is getting ready to graduate high school and Toula and Ian are experiencing marital issues. When Toula’s parents find out they were never officially married, another wedding is in the works. Can this big, fat, Greek event help to bring the family together?”
Director Woo-Ping Yuen
Genre Action | Adventure | Drama
Cast Donnie Yen, Michelle Yeoh, Harry Shum Jr., Jason Scott Lee
Rating PG-13
Release Date February 26th, 2016 (Netflix)
“A story of lost love, young love, a legendary sword and one last opportunity at redemption.”
The straight to Netflix release that will show in limited theaters looks like it could have some promise. I feel biased because nothing will ever compare to Bruce Lee's Enter The Dragon, but I will give Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny a chance. Who knows it may impress me. Check out the trailer below.
Director Louis Leterrier
Genre Action | Comedy
Cast Mark Strong, Sacha Baron Cohen, Rebel Wilson, Penelope Cruz
Rating R
Release Date March 11th, 2016
“A new assignment forces a top spy to team up with his football hooligan brother.”
Directed by Louis Letterier (The Transporter 1 & 2, Now You See Me) The Brothers Grimsby stars over-the-top uncensored goofball actor Sacha Baron Cohen (Borat, Bruno) and supporting role superstar Mark Strong (Kingsman: The Secret Service). The film is co-written by Baron Cohen as well as Peter Baynham who co-wrote the 2006 film Borat together. The Brothers Grimsby looks like it could serve as an entertaining action-comedy suitable for a few thrills and plenty of cheap laughs. Well that is my hope anyway, check out the trailer below.
Director Stephen Hopkins
Genre Biography | Drama | Sport
Cast Jason Sudeikis, Stephan James, Carice van Houten, Jeremy Irons
Rating PG-13
Release Date February, 19th 2016
“Jesse Owens’ quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off against Adolf Hitler’s vision of Aryan supremacy.”
I'm not quite sure how I feel about the new film Race. It looks to be a feel good story, chronicling a mans road to redemption amid extreme odds but one of my main issues is Jason Sudeikis in a serious role. Race will be Sudeikis very first drama and he could very well surprise us. Well I guess we will find out soon enough The film takes place during the 1936 Olympics and follows the true story of Jesse Owens and his quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history. Check out the trailer below.
Director Dylan Kidd
Genre Comedy
Cast Miles Teller, Anna Kendrick, Bryan Cranston, Alison Brie
Rating R
Release Date March 25th, 2016
“Life after college graduation is not exactly going as planned for Will and Jillian who find themselves lost in a sea of increasingly strange jobs. But with help from their family, friends and coworkers they soon discover that the most important (and hilarious) adventures are the ones that we don’t see coming.”
Anna Kendrick is a bit of a local hero where I live and the fact that her career has reached incredible heights doesn't hurt. I met her once and I will admit I was starstruck, I mean who wouldn't be? What I really respect is the fact that she is always willing to do a variety of films most of which are indie or just really under the radar. In Get A Job she teams up with Miles Teller and I can already picture the instant on-screen chemistry between these two. I am looking forward to seeing this one, check out the trailer below.