Hunt for the Wilderpeople

Director Taika Waititi

Genre Comedy | Drama

Cast Sam Neill, Julian Dennison, Rima Te Wiata, Rachel House

Rating PG-13

Release Date June 24th, 2016 (Streaming on Hulu & Netflix)

“A national manhunt is ordered for a rebellious kid and his foster uncle who go missing in the wild New Zealand bush.”

Directed by Taika Waititi (Flight of the Conchords, Boy, What We Do in the Shadows), Hunt for the Wilderpeople is an infectious comedy with a New Zealand twist. It stars Sam Neill (Jurassic Park), Julian Dennison, Rima Te Wiata, and Rachel House. I love Flight of the Conchords and personally I can't seem to get enough of New Zealand comedy. Check out the official trailer below.

Wiener-Dog

Director Todd Solondz

Genre Comedy

Cast Charlie Tahan, Greta Gerwig, Zosia Mamet, Danny DeVito

Rating R

Release Date June 24th, 2016

“Chronicles the life of a dog as it travels around the country, spreading comfort and joy.”

Directed by actor director Todd Solondz, Wiener-Dog is a quirky comedy starring Charlie Tahan, Greta Gerwig, Zosia Mamet, and everyone's favorite little guy Danny DeVito. Check out the trailer below.

The Neon Demon

Director Nicolas Winding Refn

Genre Horror | Thriller

Cast Christina Hendricks, Keanu Reeves, Elle Fanning, Jena Malone

Rating Unrated

Release Date June 24th, 2016

“When aspiring model Jesse moves to Los Angeles, her youth and vitality are devoured by a group of beauty-obsessed women who will take any means necessary to get what she has.”

From visionary director Nicolas Winding Refn (Drive, Only God Forgives), The Neon Demon stars Christina Hendricks (Drive, Dark Places), Keanu Reeves, Elle Fanning (Super 8, Maleficent) and Jena Malone (Pride & Prejudice. Into The Wild). Check out the trailer below.

The Phenom

Director Noah Buschel

Genre Drama | Family | Sport

Cast Ethan Hawke, Paul Giamatti, Louisa Krause, Johnny Simmons

Rating Unrated

Release Date June 24th, 2016

“A Major League rookie pitcher loses control over his pitching and is sent down to the minor leagues, where he begins sessions with an unorthodox sports psychologist. In the process, hidden conflicts with his overbearing father are brought to light.”

Directed by Noah Buschel, The Phenom includes a well-known cast consisting of Ethan Hawke, Paul Giamatti, Louisa Krause, and Johnny Simmons. I love sports movies, especially the ones that can really get the juices flowing. My guess is The Phenom will either be pretty damn good, or a complete bust. Here's to hoping for the latter. Check out the trailer below.

The Fundamentals of Caring

Director Rob Burnett

Genre Drama

Cast Paul Rudd, Craig Roberts, Selena Gomez, Bobby Cannavale

Rating Unrated

Release Date June 24th, 2016 (Netflix)

“A man suffering an incredible amount of loss enrolls in a class about care-giving that changes his perspective on life.”

The Fundamentals of Caring is written and directed by Rob Burnett, who served as a contributing writer on The David Letterman Show for well over a decade. The cast includes Paul Rudd, Craig Roberts (Red Oaks), Selena Gomez, and Bobby Cannavale (Boardwalk Empire, Vinyl). It will release exclusively via Netflix streaming June 24th, check out the trailer below. 

The Duel

Director Kieran Darcy-Smith

Genre Drama | Western

Cast Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Emory Cohen, Alex Braga

Rating R

Release Date June 24th, 2016

“A Texas Ranger investigates a series of unexplained deaths in a town called Helena.”

Directed by Kieran Darcy-Smith (Wish You Were Here), The Duel is a gritty western revenge tale where fate ensures Texas Ranger David Kingston (Liam Hemsworth) crosses paths with a man they call The Preacher (Woody Harrelson). The cast also includes Emory Cohen (The Place Beyond the Pines, Brooklyn), Alice Braga (Elysium), and William Sadler (The Shawshank Redemption). Check out the trailer below.

Central Intelligence

Director Rawson Marshall Thurber

Genre Comedy

Cast Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Aaron Paul, Amy Ryan

Rating PG-13

Release Date June 17th, 2016

“After he reunites with an old pal through Facebook, a mild-mannered accountant is lured into the world of international espionage.”

Kevin Hart is hilarious and I feel like most people will agree with that. Unfortunately that does not mean all of his movies are automatically good. Yes it is good news that he is starting to find his way into more feature films as his acting career develops but it has been very much up and down. Think Like A Man was funny, Ride Along was funny for what it was, Ride Along 2 felt lazy and forced, just the studio trying to make some easy money I suppose. Ride Along 2 certainly put the chemistry or lack thereof between Kevin Hart and Ice Cube under a microscope. They don't seem to like each other all that much, or at least Ice Cube simply does not find Hart funny. Paper Soldiers was a very good under the radar film for Hart but it received very little exposure, most people haven't even heard of it. Now the stand-up comedian turned actor is teaming up with the big dawg Dwayne Johnson, formerly known as The Rock, and if anyone is capable of mixing action and comedy it's him. I think Central Intelligence has a chance to be very funny as long as the writing holds up. Check out the official trailer below and let us know what you think.

Love & Friendship

Director Whit Stillman

Genre Comedy | Drama | Romance

Cast Kate Beckinsale, Morfydd Clark, Tom Bennett, Jenn Murray

Rating PG

Release Date June 3rd, 2016

“Lady Susan Vernon takes up temporary residence at her in-laws’ estate and, while there, is determined to be a matchmaker for her daughter Frederica — and herself too, naturally.”

“Set in the 1790s, Love and Friendship centers on beautiful widow Lady Susan Vernon, who has come to the estate of her in-laws to wait out colorful rumors about her dalliances circulating through polite society. Whilst there, she decides to secure a husband for herself and her rather reluctant debutante daughter, Frederica.”