Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates

Director Jake Szymanski

Genre Comedy

Cast Zac Efron, Adam DeVine, Anna Kendrick, Aubrey Plaza

Rating R

Release Date July 8th, 2016

“Hard-partying brothers Mike (Adam Devine) and Dave (Zac Efron) place an online ad to find the perfect dates (Anna Kendrick, Aubrey Plaza) for their sister’s Hawaiian wedding. Hoping for a wild getaway, the boys instead find themselves outsmarted and out-partied by the uncontrollable duo.”

Zac Efron is a great comedic actor in my humble opinion, he did well in That Awkward Moment and was hilarious in Neighbors battling it out with Seth Rogen. I am a huge fan of Adam DeVine, specifically his character in the Comedy Central series Workaholics. Granted he goes over the edge with his comedy 95% of the time but the guy is funny. Adam DeVine starred in Pitch Perfect 1 & 2 along with Anna Kendrick and Zac Efron starred in Dirty Grandpa with Aubrey Plaza. T.J. Miller (Silicon Valley) was offered the role of Mike Stangle (Adam Devine's role) but he turned it down to take on the role of Weasel in Deadpool. Considering how much money that movie made and continues to make, I think he made the right decision. Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates will be hitting theaters mid-summer and I think it looks like it is going to be absolutely hilarious. Check out the trailer below.

The Secret Life of Pets

Director Chris Renaud, Yarrow Cheney

Genre Animation | Family | Comedy

Cast Jenny Slate, Lake Bell, Ellie Kemper, Kevin Hart

Rating PG

Release Date July 8th, 2016

“Taking place in a Manhattan apartment building, Max’s life as a favorite pet is turned upside down, when his owner brings home a sloppy mongrel named Duke. They have to put their quarrels behind when they find out that an adorable white bunny named Snowball is building an army of abandoned pets determined to take revenge on all happy-owned pets and their owners.”

From the director of The Despicable Me 1 & 2, The Secret Life of Pets attempts to shed some light on what exactly our furry friends are up to when we aren't around. Honestly I have given this some thought but I am quite certain that the lazy animals at my house just sleep all day. I really enjoy a well-made animated film with plenty of laughs and The Secret Life of Pets looks like it has plenty of promise. Check out the trailer below.

Captain Fantastic

Director Matt Ross

Genre Drama

Cast Viggo Mortensen, George MacKay, Samantha Isler, Annalise Basso

Rating R

Release Date July 8th, 2016

“In the forests of the Pacific Northwest, a father devoted to raising his six kids with a rigorous physical and intellectual education is forced to leave his paradise and enter the world, challenging his idea of what it means to be a parent.”

Captain Fantastic is written and directed by Matt Ross, an accomplished actor most recently known for his role as Gavin Belsen on the HBO's series Silicon Valley. Classified as a drama, the film looks to share certain Wes Anderson qualities but does focus on some serious and very real source material. Starring Viggo Mortensen, George MacKay, Samantha Isler, and Annalise Basso, Captain Fantastic looks to be another big film for the indie film audience in 2016. Check out the trailer below.

Fathers and Daughters

Director Gabriele Muccino

Genre Drama

Cast Russell Crowe, Amanda Seyfried, Aaron Paul, Diane Kruger

Rating R

Release Date July 8th, 2016

“A Pulitzer-winning writer grapples with being a widower and father after a mental breakdown, while, 27 years later, his grown daughter struggles to forge connections of her own.”

Fathers and Daughters is directed by Gabriele Muccino (The Pursuit of Happiness, Seven Pounds), and it stars Russell Crowe, Amanda Seyfried, Aaron Paul, and Diane Kruger. The script was featured on the 2012 Blacklist; a list of the "most liked" unmade scripts of the year. With a talented cast and a very capable director, I have high expectations for Fathers and Daughters. Check out the trailer below.

Ghostbusters

Director Paul Feig

Genre Action | Comedy | Sci-Fi

Cast Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones

Rating PG-13

Release Date July 15th, 2016

“Following a ghost invasion of Manhattan, paranormal enthusiasts Erin Gilbert and Abby Yates, nuclear engineer Jillian Holtzmann, and subway worker Patty Tolan band together to stop the otherworldly threat.”

I wouldn't go as far as to say that I am a Ghostbusters fanatic or anything like that, but how could you not enjoy the 1984 cult classic? I read that during filming for the original film, Bill Murray would just pass out money to people on the street. I guess that was a smart career move after all! This summer the scientists turned paranormal vigilantes have a new look, actually a new everything for that matter. Check out the trailer below. 

The Infiltrator

Director Brad Furman

Genre Biography | Crime | Drama

Cast Bryan Cranston, John Leguizamo, Diane Kruger, Amy Ryan

Rating R

Release Date July 13th, 2016

“A U.S. Customs official uncovers a money laundering scheme involving Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar.”

Brad Furman is best known for his 2011 film The Lincoln Lawyer (based on the Michael Connelly novels). His newest film The Infiltrator is based on true events. Once again Fuller will work with John Leguizamo but this time he has Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston in the lead role. The Infiltrator looks to be an intense crime-drama and I can't wait to see it this summer. Check out the trailer below.

The Purge: Election Year

Director James DeMonaco

Genre Action | Horror | Sci-Fi

Cast Frank Grillo, Elizabeth Mitchell, Mykelti Williamson, Raymond J. Barry

Rating R

Release Date July 1st, 2016

“Two years after choosing not to kill the man who killed his son, former police sergeant Barnes has become head of security for Senator Charlene Roan, the front runner in the next Presidential election due to her vow to eliminate the Purge.”

The Purge films have a unique and creative premise that I feel could be remade over and over again, and to me that is a good thing. The first two Purge films were very entertaining, each one different in its own way but both the same overall premise and thrill-ride like execution. After watching the latest trailer for The Purge: Election year I must say I am even more excited than I was before. Director and writer James DeMonaco looks to have put together a high quality script and the same unsettling atmosphere we have come to expect from The Purge films. Check out the official trailer below and get excited for 4th of July weekend!

Want more? Check out Official Trailer #2 below. You're welcome.

The Legend of Tarzan

Director David Yates

Genre Action | Adventure

Cast Alexander Skarsgard, Margot Robbie, Ella Purnell, Christoph Waltz

Rating PG-13

Release Date July 1st, 2016

“Tarzan, having acclimated to life in London, is called back to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment.”

Margot Robbie is in absolutely everything these days and you will not hear me complaining that's for sure. She is joined by former star of HBO's True Blood Alexander Skarsgard for the new The Legend of Tarzan film releasing in theaters this summer. The film will debut in Real 3D and IMAX 3D. Check out the official trailer below.

Need more? Check out the official trailer #2 below.

The BFG

Director Steven Spielberg

Genre Adventure | Family | Fantasy

Cast Rebecca Hall, Mark Rylance, Bill Hader, Jermaine Clement

Rating Unrated

Release Date July 1st, 2016

“A girl named Sophie encounters the Big Friendly Giant who, despite his intimidating appearance, turns out to be a kindhearted soul who is considered an outcast by the other giants because unlike his peers refuses to eat boys and girls.”

Directed by the man himself Steven Spielberg, The BFG is the second adaptation of Robert Dahl's The Big Friendly Giant. The film stars Rebecca Hall, Mark Rylance, Bill Hader, and Jermaine Clement. After being in development for 25 years (crazy right?!) The BFG will finally hit theaters early this summer. Check out the official trailer below.

Want to see more? Check out the newly released official trailer #2 for The BFG below.

Our Kind of Traitor

Director Susanna White

Genre Thriller

Cast Ewan McGregor, Damian Lewis, Naomie Harris, Stellan Skarsgard

Rating R

Release Date July 1st, 2016

“A couple find themselves lured into a Russian oligarch’s plans to defect are soon positioned between the Russian Mafia and the British Secret Service, neither of whom they can trust.”

“When Peter and his girlfriend, Gail, cross paths with the charismatic Dima on their Moroccan holiday, the forceful Russian is quick to challenge Peter to a friendly game of tennis. But this innocuous contest is not all it seems - Dima is a long-time servant of the Russian mafia, whose new boss, ‘The Prince’, wants him and his family dead. His only hope is to ask the unsuspecting Peter to broker him sanctuary with the British intelligence services, in return for exposing a vein of corruption that runs right to the heart of the City of London. Soon they find themselves on a tortuous journey through Paris to a safe house in the Swiss Alps and, with the might of the Russian mafia closing in, begin to realise this particular match has the highest stakes of all.”

Swiss Army Man

Director Dan Kwan, Daniel Scheinert

Genre Adventure | Comedy | Drama

Cast Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Daniel Radcliffe, Paul Dano, Timothy Eulich

Rating R

Release Date June 24th, 2016

“A hopeless man stranded in the wilderness befriends a dead body and together they go on a surreal journey to get home.”

“Hank, stranded on a deserted island and about to kill himself, notices a corpse washed up on the beach. He befriends it, naming it Manny, only to discover that his new friend can talk and has a myriad of supernatural abilities...which may help him get home.”

See below for the infamous Red Band trailer.

Cell

Director Tod Williams

Genre Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Cast Samuel L. Jackson, John Cusack, Isabelle Fuhrman, Stacy Keach

Rating R

Release Date July 8th, 2016

“When a mysterious cell phone signal causes apocalyptic chaos, an artist is determined to reunite with his young son in New England.”

“When a strange signal pulsates through all cell phone networks worldwide, it starts a murderous epidemic of epic proportions when users become bloodthirsty creatures, and a group of people in New England are among the survivors to deal with the ensuing chaos after.”

The film is based on Stephen King's 2006 novel of the same name. King announced in 2009 that he had created a screenplay for the movie and had created a new ending based on reader complaints about the book's original ending. Check out the trailer below. 

Marauders

Director Steven C. Miller

Genre Action

Cast Bruce Willis, Christopher Meloni, Dave Bautista, Adrian Grenier

Rating R

Release Date July 1st, 2016

“An untraceable group of elite bank robbers is chased by a suicidal FBI Agent who uncovers a deeper purpose behind the robbery-homicides.”

Directed by Steven C. Miller (whoever the heck that is), Marauders looks like it could be what Triple 9 was trying to be, an intense bank heist thriller with plot packed full of conspiracy and corruption. Wishful thinking? Maybe, but let's hope not. Marauders stars Bruce Willis, Christopher Meloni (Law & Order), Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy), and Adrian Grenier (Entourage). And just in case you were wondering, according to the Cambridge English Dictionary a Marauder is a person or animal that goes from one place to another looking for people to kill or things to steal and destroy. Makes sense. Check out the intense official trailer below. 

Satanic

Director Jeffrey G. Hunt

Genre Horror

Cast Sarah Hyland, Marc Barnes, Sarah Mamet, Steven Krueger

Rating R

Release Date July 1st, 2016

“Four friends on their way to Coachella stop off in Los Angeles to tour true-crime occult sites, only to encounter a mysterious young runaway who puts them on a terrifying path to ultimate horror.”

From director Jeffrey G. Hunt, Satanic is an R-rated horror film starring Sarah Hyland (Modern Family), Marc Barnes, Sarah Mamet (Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising), and Steven Krueger (Escape Plan, Goosebumps). Check out the trailer below.

Carnage Park

Director Mickey Keating

Genre Action | Crime | Horror

Cast Ashley Bell, Pat Healy, James Landry Hebert, Michael Villar

Rating Unrated

Release Date July 1st, 2016

“After botching an ill-conceived bank robbery in a desolate California town, two wannabe crooks flee the scene with a hostage and lead the local lawmen on a dangerous high-speed chase.”

Directed by Mickey Keating, Carnage Park looks to be a gruesome indie flick that could very well develop into a cult classic if the initial feedback from critics holds any weight. The film stars Ashley Bell, Pat Healy, James Landry Hebert, and Michael Villar. Check out the trailer below.

Undrafted

Director Joseph Mazzello

Genre Comedy | Drama | Family

Cast Tyler Hoechlin, Aaron Tveit, Joseph Mazzello, James Belushi

Rating Unrated

Release Date July 15th, 2016

“When twelve ragtag teammates set out to play what should be a meaningless summer intramural baseball game, it ends up becoming the most important game of their lives.”

Undrafted is directed by actor Joseph Mazello (who also stars in the film), known for his roles in The Social Network and the first two Jurassic Park films, this will serve as his directorial debut for a full-length film. Undrafted stars Tyler Hoechlin, Aaron Tveit, Joseph Mazzello, and James "Jim" Belushi.

Don't Think Twice

Director Mike Birbiglia

Genre  Comedy | Drama

Cast Keegan-Michael Key, Gillian Jacobs, Mike Birbiglia, Chris Gethard

Rating R

Release Date July 22nd, 2016

“When a member of a popular New York City improv troupe gets a huge break, the rest of the group - all best friends - start to realize that not everyone is going to make it after all.”

Don't Think Twice is directed by Mike Birbiglia, and is only his second feature-film. He is primarily an actor and screenwriter and also plays a role in this film. He recently played the husband of Amy Schumer's sister in the hilarious comedy Trainwreck. Don't Think Twice has an intriguing cast of comedians including Keegan-Michael Key, Gillian Jacobs, Mike Birbiglia, and Chris Gethard. Check out the trailer below.

Independence Day: Resurgence

Director Roland Emmerich

Genre Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi

Cast Jeff Goldblum, Liam Hemsworth, William Fichtner, Jessie Usher

Rating Unrated

Release Date June 24th, 2016

“Two decades after the first Independence Day invasion, Earth is faced with a new extra-Solar threat. But will mankind’s new space defenses be enough?”

“We always knew they were coming back. After ‘Independence Day’ redefined the event movie genre, the next epic chapter delivers global spectacle on an unimaginable scale. Using recovered alien technology, the nations of Earth have collaborated on an immense defense program to protect the planet. But nothing can prepare us for the aliens’ advanced and unprecedented force. Only the ingenuity of a few brave men and women can bring our world back from the brink of extinction.”

The Shallows

Director Jaume Collet-Serra

Genre Drama | Thriller

Cast Blake Lively, Oscar Jaenada, Sedona Legge

Rating PG-13

Release Date June 24th, 2016

“In the taut thriller The Shallows, when Nancy (Blake Lively) is surfing on a secluded beach, she finds herself on the feeding ground of a great white shark. Though she is stranded only 200 yards from shore, survival proves to be the ultimate test of wills, requiring all of Nancy’s ingenuity, resourcefulness, and fortitude.”

I love Blake Lively, that is a fact I will fully admit. She was fantastic in Savages and I thought she was incredibly beautiful in The Age of Adaline. I'm not sure how I feel about her becoming shark food but the trailer for The Shallows looks intense so I may have to suck it up. Check out the official trailers below.

Want to see more? Below is the extended and official trailer #2.

Still not satisfied?! Below is the extremely intense shark attack trailer #3.

Free State of Jones

Director Gary Ross

Genre Action | Biography | Drama

Cast Matthew McConaughey, Keri Russell, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Mahershala Ali

Rating R

Release Date June 24th, 2016

“As civil war divides the nation, a poor farmer from Mississippi leads a group of rebels against the Confederate army”

“Set during the Civil War, Free State of Jones tells the story of defiant Southern farmer, Newt Knight, and his extraordinary armed rebellion against the Confederacy. Banding together with other small farmers and local slaves, Knight launched an uprising that led Jones County, Mississippi to secede from the Confederacy, creating a Free State of Jones. Knight continued his struggle into Reconstruction, distinguishing him as a compelling, if controversial, figure of defiance long beyond the War”