The Angry Birds Movie

Director Clay Kaytis, Fergal Reilly 

Genre Animation | Action | Comedy

Cast Peter Dinklage, Kate McKinnon, Jason Sudeikis, Ike Barinholtz

Rating PG

Release Date May 20th, 2016

“Find out why the birds are so angry. When an island populated by happy, flightless birds is visited by mysterious green piggies, it’s up to three unlikely outcasts - Red, Chuck and Bomb - to figure out what the pigs are up to.”

“In the 3D animated comedy, The Angry Birds Movie, we’ll finally find out why the birds are so angry. The movie takes us to an island populated entirely by happy, flightless birds - or almost entirely. In this paradise, Red (Jason Sudeikis, We’re the Millers, Horrible Bosses), a bird with a temper problem, speedy Chuck (Josh Gad in his first animated role since Frozen), and the volatile Bomb (Danny McBride, This is the End, Eastbound and Down) have always been outsiders. But when the island is visited by mysterious green piggies, it’s up to these unlikely outcasts to figure out what the pigs are up to. Featuring a hilarious, all-star voice cast that includes Bill Hader (Trainwreck, Inside Out), Maya Rudolph (Bridesmaids, Sisters), and Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones), as well as Kate McKinnon (Saturday Night Live, Ghostbusters), Keegan-Michael Key (Key & Peele), Tony Hale (Veep, Arrested Development), Tituss Burgess (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), Ikand e Barinholtz (Neighbors, Sisters).”

The Ones Below

Director David Farr

Genre Thriller

Cast Clemence Poesy, David Morrissey, Stephen Campbell Moore, Laurn Birn

Rating R

Release Date May 27th, 2016

“A couple expecting their first child discover an an unnerving difference between themselves and the couple living in the flat below them who are also having a baby.”

The Ones Below is a thriller directed by David Farr, who wrote the 2011 film Hannah starring Saoirse Ronan and also writes and produces the new series The Night Manager, starring Hugh Laurie. The cast includes Clemence Poesy (127 Hours), David Morrissey (The Governor in The Walking Dead), Stephen Campbell Moore (Burnt, Man Up), and Laurn Birn (Purge, A Walk Among the Tombstones). Check out the trailer below.

Captain America: Civil War

Director Anthony Russo, Joe Russo

Genre Action | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Cast Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan

Rating PG-13

Release Date May 6th, 2016

“Political interference in the Avengers’ activities causes a rift between former allies Captain America and Iron Man.”

We have quite a few successful comic book turned film franchises to hang our hats on these days so it can be tough to choose a favorite. If I had to pick I would lean towards Captain America , I mean the guy is the embodiment of what a superhero should be, good looking, super fit, high moral compass, and most importantly a die-hard New England born Patriots fan.  

Captain America: Civil War looks like it will be absolutely amazing and may potentially blow The Winter Soldier out of the water, which was also very good. Things get a little hot and heated for The Avengers on May 6th so be sure to mark your calendars and check out the trailer below. It gives me chills each and every time I watch it.

Didn't quite do it for you? Well you are certainly high maintenance that's for sure. Lucky for you we have another trailer with a special guest appearance from yet another superhero. Check it out below.

Money Monster

Director Jodie Foster

Genre Crime | Drama | Thriller

Cast Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Jack O'Connell, Caitriona Balfe

Rating R

Release Date May 13th, 2016

“In the real-time, high stakes thriller Money Monster, financial TV host Lee Gates (George Clooney) and his producer Patty (Julia Roberts) are put in an explosive situation when an irate investor (Jack O’Connell) takes over their studio.”

Directed by actress turned director Jodie Foster, who has an impressive 75 acting credits on her resume, Money Monster stars Julia Roberts, George Clooney, and Jack O'Connell. The film is a thrilling take on the ups and downs of the stock market and what can happen when someone truly feels like they have nothing to lose. I am a huge George Clooney fan and Julia Roberts always aims to please as well so I am excited for Money Monster. A fun fact is that the screenplay was featured in the 2014 Blacklist; a list of the "most liked" unmade scripts of the year. Check out the trailer below.

The Lobster

Director Yorgos Lanthimos

Genre Comedy | Drama | Romance

Cast Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, John C. Reilly, Ariane Labed

Rating R

Release Date May 13th, 2016

“In a dystopian near future, single people, according to the laws of The City, are taken to The Hotel, where they are obliged to find a romantic partner in forty-five days or are transformed into beasts and sent off into The Woods.”

Colin Farrell is a fantastic actor who has built himself quite the resume. Like many of Hollywood's leading men, every now and again they star in something a bit unique and very much under-the-radar. The Lobster has a very interesting premise and looks like a film that is much deeper than it may seem to be at first glimpse. The film will undoubtedly receive a limited release but I think it looks good. Check out the trailer below. 

The Darkness

Director Greg McLean

Genre Horror | Thriller

Cast Kevin Bacon, Jennifer Morrison, Lucy Fry, Radha Mitchell

Rating PG-13

Release Date May 13th, 2016

“A family returns from a Grand Canyon vacation with a supernatural presence in tow.”

The Darkness is directed by Greg McLean who has a somewhat extensive yet sadly unimpressive IMDb resume. He has churned our quite a few B horror's in his career but nothing memorable. With a decent cast consisting of the ageless Kevin Bacon and Jennifer Morrison, The Darkness might be a chance for him McLean to finally release something worth talking about. The trailer certainly has me intrigued, check it out below.

Dheepan

Director Jacques Audiard

Genre Crime | Drama

Cast Jesuthasan Antonythason, Kalieaswari Srinivasan, Claudine Vinansithamby, Vincent Rottiers

Rating R

Release Date May 13th, 2016

“Dheepan is a Sri Lankan Tamil warrior who flees to France and ends up working as a caretaker outside Paris.”

“Dheepan is a Tamil freedom fighter, a Tiger. In Sri Lanka, the Civil War is reaching its end, and defeat is near. Dheepan decides to flee, taking with him two strangers - a woman and a little girl - hoping that they will make it easier for him to claim asylum in Europe. Arriving in Paris, the ‘family’ moves from one temporary home to another until Dheepan finds work as the caretaker of a run-down housing block in the suburbs. He works to build a new life and a real home for his ‘wife’ and his ‘daughter’, but the daily violence he confronts quickly reopens his war wounds, and Dheepan is forced to reconnect with his warrior’s instincts to protect the people he hopes will become his true family.”

Maggie's Plan

Director Rebecca Miller

Genre Comedy

Cast Greta Gerwig, Ethan Hawke, Julianne Moore, Maya Rudolph

Rating R

Release Date May 20th, 2016

“Maggie’s plan to have a baby on her own is derailed when she falls in love with John, a married man, destroying his volatile marriage to the brilliant Georgette.”

“Maggie ‘s plan to have a baby on her own is derailed when she falls in love with John, a married man, destroying his volatile marriage to the brilliant and impossible Georgette. But one daughter and three years later, Maggie is out of love and in a quandary: what do you do when you suspect your man and his ex wife are actually perfect for each other?”

Green Room

Director Jeremy Saulnier

Genre Crime | Horror | Thriller

Cast Imogen Poots, Anton Yelchin, Alia Shawkat, Patrick Stewart

Rating R

Release Date April 29th, 2016

“After witnessing a murder, a punk rock band is forced into a vicious fight for survival against a group of maniacal skinheads.”

Green Room sort of came out of nowhere but it looks intense. Starring Imogen Poots and Anton Yelchin, this looks to be a cult-classic in the making and I for one am excited for it. Check out the trailer below.

Mother's Day

Director Garry Marshall

Genre Comedy

Cast Jennifer Aniston, Julia Roberts, Kate Hudson, Timothy Olyphant

Rating PG-13

Release Date April 29th, 2016

“Three generations come together in the week leading up to Mother’s Day.”

Mother's Day is directed by Garry Marshall who was the man behind the camera for the 1990 classic Pretty Woman, and he more recently directed The Princess Diaries and Runaway Bride. The film has an absolutely stellar cast including Jennifer Aniston, Julia Roberts, Kate Hudson, Timothy Olyphant, Jason Sudeikis, and many others. The film will release in theaters just before Mother's Day on Friday, April 29th. Check out the trailer below.

High-Rise

Director Ben Wheatley

Genre Drama

Cast Tom Hiddleston, Jeremy Irons, Sienna Miller, Luke Evans

Rating R

Release Date May 13th, 2016 (Limited)

“Life for the residents of a tower block begins to run out of control.”

A British sci-fi thriller, High-Rise  is based on the 1975 novel of the same name written by English author J.G. Ballard. The film is directed by Ben Wheatley and includes and all-star cast with the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Jeremy Irons, Sienna Miller, and Luke Evans. The film will receive a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on April 28th, 2016. Check out the trailer below. 

A Bigger Splash

Director Luca Guadagnino

Genre Crime | Drama | Mystery

Cast Tilda Swinton, Matthias Schoenaerts, Ralph Fiennes, Dakota Johnson

Rating R

Release Date May 4th, 2016

“The vacation of a famous rock star and a filmmaker is disrupted by the unexpected visit of an old friend and his daughter.”

“In A BIGGER SPLASH, the lives of a high profile couple, a famous rock star and a filmmaker, (Tilda Swinton and Matthias Schoenaerts) vacationing and recovering on the idyllic sun-drenched and remote Italian island of Pantelleria are disrupted by the unexpected visit of an old friend and his daughter (Ralph Fiennes and Dakota Johnson) - creating a whirlwind of jealousy, passion and, ultimately, danger for everyone involved. ”

Elvis & Nixon

Director Liza Johnson

Genre Comedy | History

Cast Michael Shannon, Kevin Spacey, Colin Hanks, Alex Pettyfer

Rating R

Release Date April 22nd, 2016

“The untold true story behind the meeting between the King of Rock ‘n Roll and President Nixon, resulting in this revealing, yet humorous moment immortalized in the most requested photograph in the National Archives.”

“On a December morning in 1970, the King of Rock ‘n Roll showed up on the lawn of the White House to request a meeting with the most powerful man in the world, President Nixon. Starring Academy Award® nominee Michael Shannon as Elvis Presley and two-time Academy Award® winner Kevin Spacey as Richard Nixon, comes the untold true story behind this revealing, yet humorous moment in the Oval Office forever immortalized in the most requested photograph in the National Archives”

Keanu

Director Peter Atencio

Genre Comedy

Cast Keegan Michael-Key, Jordan Peele, Will Forte, Jason Mitchell

Rating R

Release Date April 29th, 2016

“Friends hatch a plot to retrieve a stolen cat by posing as drug dealers for a street gang.”

Key & Peele have done quite well for themselves with their Comedy Central skits, that goes without saying. They have both "dabbled" in the movie business but have yet to concoct their own film for the masses. That is until now. Introducing Keanu, what looks to be a hilarious comedic version of John Wick with a cute kitten causing all of the fuss. When I first watched the trailer in theaters I wasn't quite sure if this was a gag or an actual film. Once I knew it was for real I was filled with anticipation and sheer joy. I honestly can't wait for April 29th! Check out the trailer below.

Ratchet and Clank

Director Kevin Munroe, Jericca Cleland

Genre Animation | Action | Adventure

Cast James Arnold Taylor, David Kaye, Jim Ward, Rosario Dawson

Rating PG

Release Date April 29th, 2016

“When the galaxy comes under the threat of a nefarious space captain, a mechanic and his newfound robot ally join an elite squad of combatants to save the universe.”

“Ratchet and Clank tells the story of two unlikely heroes as they struggle to stop a vile alien named Chairman Drek from destroying every planet in the Solana Galaxy. When the two stumble upon a dangerous weapon capable of destroying entire planets, they must join forces with a team of colorful heroes called The Galactic Rangers in order to save the galaxy. Along the way they’ll learn about heroism, friendship, and the importance of discovering one’s own identity.”

The Huntsman: Winter's War

Director Cedric Nicolas-Troyan

Genre Action | Adventure | Drama

Cast Jessica Chastain, Chris Hemsworth, Emily Blunt, Charlize Theron

Rating PG-13

Release Date April 22nd, 2016

“As two evil sisters prepare to conquer the land; two renegades - Eric the Huntsman - who previously aided Snow White in defeating Ravenna, and his forbidden lover, Sara set out to stop them.”

The Huntsman: Winter's War has me intrigued. The trailer looks action packed and the cast is incredible and includes a few of my favorite actors including Emily Blunt (loved her in Edge Of Tomorrow) and Chris Hemsworth. I am looking forward to this one and crossing my fingers that it does not dissapoint. Check out the exciting and intense trailer below.

The Jungle Book

Director Jon Favreau

Genre Adventure | Drama | Family

Cast Neel Sethi, Scarlett Johansson, Idris Elba, Bill Murray

Rating PG

Release Date April 15th, 2016

“An orphan boy is raised in the jungle with the help of a pack of wolves, a bear, and a black panther.”

The Jungle Book is directed by actor/director Jon Favreau who previously directed Iron Man 1 & 2. The film has a ton of A-list voice acting talent including the always beautiful Scarlett Johansson, Idris Elba, Bill Murray (his first ever Disney film), and plenty of others. The Jungle Book will release on April 15th, 2016 which is the 45th anniversary of the original 1967 film. It will be released in 3D and IMAX 3D.  I can't wait!! Check out the trailer below.

Barbershop: The Next Cut

Director Malcolm D. Lee

Genre Comedy

Cast Ice Cube, Cedric The Entertainer, Regina Hall, Anthony Anderson

Rating PG-13

Release Date April 15th, 2016

“It’s been more than 10 years since our last appointment at Calvin’s Barbershop. Calvin and his longtime crew are still there, but the shop has undergone some major changes. Most noticeably, our once male-dominated sanctuary is now co-ed. The ladies bring their own flavor, drama and gossip to the shop challenging the fellas at every turn. Despite the good times and camaraderie within the shop, the surrounding community has taken a turn for the worse, forcing Calvin and our crew to come together to not only save the shop, but their neighborhood.”

Directed by Malcolm D. Lee (The Best Man Holiday) Barbershop: The Next Cut or Barbershop 3 (10 years after the second film released) as you could call it takes place in Chicago and attempts to bring the focus to the current gang situation going in in the city. I think it looks really funny and includes a great cast that seems to have plenty of chemistry. Barbershop: The Next Cut will hit theaters on April 15th which is 2 months earlier than initially anticipated. Check out the trailer below.

Remember

Director Atom Egoyan

Genre Drama | Thriller

Cast Christopher Plummer, Dean Norris, Martin Landau, Henry Czerny

Rating R

Release Date April 1st, 2016 (Limited Release)

“With the aid of a fellow Auschwitz survivor and a hand-written letter, an elderly man with dementia goes in search of the person responsible for the death of his family.”

“Remember” is the contemporary story of Zev, who discovers that the Nazi guard who murdered his family some 70 years ago is living in America under an assumed identity. Despite the obvious challenges, Zev sets out on a mission to deliver long-delayed justice with his own trembling hand. What follows is a remarkable cross-continent road-trip with surprising consequences.”

Eye in the Sky

Director Gavin Hood

Genre Drama | Thriller | War

Cast Helen Mirren, Aaron Paul, Alan Rickman, Barkhad Abdi

Rating R

Release Date April 1st, 2016

“A military officer in command of a drone operation to capture terrorists in Kenya sees her mission escalate from “capture” to “kill” just as a nine-year old girl enters the kill zone.”

Helen Mirren and Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad) together in a film? Sounds like the recipe for success. Eye In The Sky looks like a more intense and bigger scale version of the straight to on-demand but very well done film Good Kill which starred Ethan Hawke. The disconnect between a drone pilot taking lives from thousands of miles away provides a serious moral dilemma that is very real and something very much on this countries radar. Director Gavin Hood (Enders Game, X-Men Origins: Wolverine) might have a masterpiece on his hands with Eye In The Sky, I can't wait to see it. Check out the trailer below.