Hidden Figures

Director Theodore Melfi

Genre Drama

Cast Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe, Kevin Costner

Rating PG

Release Date January 6th, 2017

“A team of African-American women provide NASA with important mathematical data needed to launch the program’s first successful space missions.”

“As the United States raced against Russia to put a man in space, NASA found untapped talent in a group of African-American female mathematicians that served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in U.S. history. Based on the unbelievably true life stories of three of these women, known as “human computers”, we follow these women as they quickly rose the ranks of NASA alongside many of history’s greatest minds specifically tasked with calculating the momentous launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, and guaranteeing his safe return. Dorothy Vaughn, Mary Jackson, and Katherine Johnson crossed all gender, race, and professional lines while their brilliance and desire to dream big, beyond anything ever accomplished before by the human race, firmly cemented them in U.S. history as true American heroes.”

Underworld: Blood Wars

Director Anna Foerster

Genre Action | Horror

Cast Kate Beckinsale, Theo James, Lara Pulver, Alicia Vela-Bailey

Rating R

Release Date January 6th, 2017

“Vampire death dealer, Selene (Kate Beckinsale) fights to end the eternal war between the Lycan clan and the Vampire faction that betrayed her.”

“The next installment in the blockbuster franchise, UNDERWORLD: BLOOD WARS follows Vampire death dealer, Selene (Kate Beckinsale) as she fends off brutal attacks from both the Lycan clan and the Vampire faction that betrayed her. With her only allies, David (Theo James) and his father Thomas (Charles Dance), she must stop the eternal war between Lycans and Vampires, even if it means she has to make the ultimate sacrifice.”

Check out the newly released Legacy Trailer below!!

Arsenal

Director Steven C. Miller

Genre Thriller

Cast Adrian Grenier, Johnathon Schaech, Nicolas Cage, John Cusack

Rating R

Release Date January 6th, 2017

“A Southern mobster attempts to rescue his kidnapped brother.”

“A powerful action thriller, ARSENAL tells the intertwining stories of the Lindel brothers, Mikey (Johnathon Schaech) and JP (Adrian Grenier), who had only each other to rely on growing up. As adults, JP found success as the owner of a construction company, while Mikey became a small-time mobster, mired in a life of petty crime. When Mikey is kidnapped and held for a ransom by ruthless crime boss Eddie King (Nicolas Cage), JP turns to the brothers’ old pal Sal (John Cusack), a plain clothes detective for help. In order to rescue his brother, JP must risk everything and unleash his vengeance against King’s relentless army of gangsters.”

Railroad Tigers

Director Ding Sheng

Genre Action | Comedy | War

Cast Jackie Chan, Jaycee Chan, Zitao Huang, Kai Wang

Rating Unrated

Release Date January 6th, 2017

“A railroad worker in China in 1941 leads a team of freedom fighters against the Japanese in order to get food for the poor.”

From director Ding Sheng, Railroad Tigers is an action comedy starring Jackie Chan, Jaycee Chan, Zitao Huang, and Kai Wang. Check out the official trailer below.

Paterson

Director Jim Jarmusch

Genre Comedy | Drama

Cast Adam Driver, Golshifteh Farahani, Barry Shabaka Henley, Chasten Harmon

Rating R

Release Date December 28th, 2016

“Set in the present in Paterson, New Jersey, this is a tale about a bus driver and poet.”

“Paterson (Adam Driver) is a bus driver in the city of Paterson, New Jersey - they share the name. Every day, Paterson adheres to a simple routine: he drives his daily route, observing the city as it drifts across his windshield and overhearing fragments of conversation swirling around him; he writes poetry into a notebook; he walks his dog; he stops in a bar and drinks exactly one beer. He goes home to his wife, Laura (Golshifteh Farahani). By contrast, Laura’s world is ever changing. New dreams come to her almost daily, each a different and inspired project. Paterson loves Laura and she loves him. He supports her newfound ambitions; she champions his secret gift for poetry. The history and energy of the City of Paterson is a felt presence in the film and its simple structure unfolds over the course of a single week. The quiet triumphs and defeats of daily life are observed, along with the poetry evident in its smallest details.”

I, Daniel Blake

Director Ken Loach

Genre Drama

Cast Dave Johns, Hayley Squires, Sharon Percy, Briana Shann

Rating R

Release Date June 2nd, 2017 (Limited)

“A middle aged carpenter who requires state welfare after injuring himself, is joined by a single mother in a similar scenario.”

“A 59 year old carpenter recovering from a heart attack, befriends a single mum and her two kids as they navigate their way through the kafkaesque impersonal benefits system. With equal amounts of humour, warmth and despair. Heartfelt and emotional until the end”

Assassin's Creed

Director Justin Kurzel

Genre Action | Adventure | Fantasy

Cast Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons, Brendan Gleeson

Rating PG-13

Release Date December 21st, 2016

“When Callum Lynch explores the memories of his ancestor Aguilar and gains the skills of a Master Assassin, he discovers he is a descendant of the secret Assassins society.”

“Through a revolutionary technology that unlocks his genetic memories, Callum Lynch (Michael Fassbender) experiences the adventures of his ancestor, Aguilar, in 15th Century Spain. Callum discovers he is descended from a mysterious secret society, the Assassins, and amasses incredible knowledge and skills to take on the oppressive and powerful Templar organization in the present day. ”

Check out the exciting official trailer #2 everyone is raving about below!

Passengers

Director Morten Tyldum

Genre Adventure | Drama | Romance

Cast Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Pratt, Michael Sheen, Andy Garcia

Rating PG-13

Release Date December 21st, 2016

“A spacecraft traveling to a distant colony planet and transporting thousands of people has a malfunction in its sleep chambers. As a result, two passengers are awakened 90 years early.”

“The spaceship, Starship Avalon, in its 120-year voyage to a distant colony planet known as the “Homestead Colony” and transporting 5,259 people has a malfunction in two of its sleep chambers. As a result two hibernation pods open prematurely and the two people that awoke, Jim Preston (Chris Pratt) and Aurora Dunn (Jennifer Lawrence), are stranded on the spaceship, still 90 years from their destination.”

Sing

Director Garth Jennings, Christophe Lourdelet

Genre Animation | Comedy | Drama

Cast Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Seth MacFarlane, Scarlett Johansson

Rating PG

Release Date December 21st, 2016

“A koala named Buster Moon has one final chance to restore his theater to its former glory by producing the world’s greatest singing competition.”

“Set in a world like ours but entirely inhabited by animals, Buster Moon a dapper koala who presides over a once-grand theater that has fallen on hard times. Buster is an eternal-some might even say delusional-optimist who loves his theater above all and will do anything to preserve it. Now faced with the crumbling of his life’s ambition, he has one final chance to restore his fading jewel to its former glory by producing the world’s greatest singing competition.”

Why Him?

Director John Hamburg

Genre Comedy

Cast Zoey Deutch, Bryan Cranston, James Franco, Adam Devine

Rating R

Release Date December 25th, 2016

“A dad forms a bitter rivalry with his daughter’s young rich boyfriend.”

“Over the holidays, Ned (Bryan Cranston), an overprotective but loving dad and his family visit his daughter at Stanford, where he meets his biggest nightmare: her well-meaning but socially awkward Silicon Valley billionaire boyfriend, Laird (James Franco). The straight-laced Ned thinks Laird, who has absolutely no filter, is a wildly inappropriate match for his daughter. The one-sided rivalry-and Ned’s panic level-escalate when he finds himself increasingly out of step in the glamorous high-tech hub, and learns that Laird is about to pop the question.”

Fences

Director Denzel Washington

Genre Drama

Cast Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Mykelti Williamson, Jovan Adepo

Rating PG-13

Release Date December 25th, 2016

“An African-American father struggles with race relations in the United States while trying to raise his family in the 1950s and coming to terms with the events of his life.”

Directed by award-winning actor Denzel Washington, Fences is a drama that takes place during the racially tense era of the 1950s. The film stars Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Mykelti Williamson, and Jovan Adepo. Check out the trailer below.

The Autopsy of Jane Doe

Director André Øvredal

Genre Horror

Cast Emile Hirsch, Brian Cox, Ophelia Lovibond, Michael McElhatton

Rating R

Release Date December 20th, 2016 (Streaming on Netflix)

“Father and son coroners receive a mysterious homicide victim with no apparent cause of death. As they attempt to identify the beautiful young “Jane Doe,” they discover increasingly bizarre clues that hold the key to her terrifying secrets.”

Directed by André Øvredal, the man who brought us 2010's cult classic "mockumentary" Trollhunter, The Autopsy of Jane Doe is a deeply disturbing horror film with a top-tier cast. The film stars Emile Hirsch (Into the Wild, Lone Survivor), Brian Cox (Super Troopers, Troy), Ophelia Lovibond (Guardians of the Galaxy), and Michael McElhatton (Game of Thrones). Check out the trailers below.

Julieta

Director Pedro Almodóvar

Genre Drama | Romance

Cast Emma Suárez, Adriana Ugarte, Daniel Grao, and Inma Cuesta

Rating R

Release Date December 21st, 2016

“After a casual encounter, a brokenhearted woman decides to confront her life and the most important events about her stranded daughter.”

Directed by Spanish fiilmmaker Pedro Almodóvar, Julieta is a romantic drama starring Emma Suárez, Adriana Ugarte, Daniel Grao, and Inma Cuesta. Check out the trailer below.

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Director Gareth Edwards

Genre Action | Adventure | Fantasy

Cast Felicity Jones, Mads Mikkelsen, Alan Tudyk, Donnie Yen

Rating PG-13

Release Date December 16th, 2016

“The Rebellion makes a risky move to steal the plans for the Death Star, setting up the epic saga to follow.”

“Jyn Erso, a Rebellion soldier and criminal, is about to experience her biggest challenge yet when Mon Mothma sets her out on a mission to steal the plans for the Death Star. With the aid of the Rebels, a master swordsman, and non-allied forces, Jyn will be in for something bigger than she thinks.”

Collateral Beauty

Director David Frankel

Genre Drama

Cast Will Smith, Edward Norton, Kate Winslet, Michael Peña

Rating PG-13

Release Date December 16th, 2016

“An advertising executive encounters three mysterious figures who encourage him to move on from the past.”

Directed by David Frankel (The Devil Wears Prada, Marley & Me), Collateral Beauty is an emotional drama with a strong underlying message. The film has a stellar cast including Will Smith, Keira Knightley, Kate Winslet, and Edward Norton. Check out the official trailer below.

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Manchester by the Sea

Director Kenneth Lonergan

Genre Drama

Cast Casey Affleck, Kyle Chandler, Michelle Williams, Lucas Hedges

Rating R

Release Date December 16th, 2016

“An uncle is forced to take care of his teenage nephew after the boy’s father dies.”

The screenplay for Manchester by the Sea was featured in the 2014 Blacklist, a list of the "most liked" unmade scripts of the year. The film is directed and written by Kenneth Lonergan, who previously wrote the screenplay for 2002's Gangs of New York. The film has received incredible praise in the film festival circuit and stars Kyle Chandler, Michelle Williams, Casey Affleck, and Lucas Hedges. Check out the official trailer below.

Solace

Director Afonso Poyart

Genre Crime | Drama | Mystery

Cast Anthony Hopkins, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Abbie Cornish, Colin Farrell

Rating R

Release Date December 16th, 2016

“A psychic works with the FBI in order to hunt down a serial killer.”

“A psychic doctor, John Clancy (Anthony Hopkins), works with an FBI special agent (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) in search of serial killer Charles Ambrose (Colin Farrell).[5] After having lived in isolation for two years, since the death of his daughter, Clancy is asked by his friend Joe, an FBI special agent to help him solve several murders committed by a serial killer. The problem is that Ambrose is also psychic, and far ahead of Clancy.”

Neruda

Director Pablo Larraín

Genre Biography | Drama

Cast Gael García Bernal, Alfredo Castro, Luis Gnecco, and Pablo Derqui

Rating R

Release Date December 16th, 2016

“An inspector hunts down Nobel Prize-winning Chilean poet, Pablo Neruda, who becomes a fugitive in his home country in the late 1940s for joining the Communist Party.”

Directed by Pablo Larraín (Jackie), Neruda is a political drama starring Gael García Bernal, Alfredo Castro, Luis Gnecco, and Pablo Derqui. Check out the official trailer below.

A Kind of Murder

Director Andy Goddard

Genre Drama | Thriller

Cast Haley Bennett, Jessica Biel, Patrick Wilson, Vincent Kartheiser

Rating R

Release Date December 16th, 2016 (Limited Release)

“In 1960s New York, Walter Stackhouse is a successful architect married to the beautiful Clara who leads a seemingly perfect life. But his fascination with an unsolved murder leads him into a spiral of chaos as he is forced to play cat-and-mouse with a clever killer and an overambitious detective, while at the same time lusting after another woman.”

“A psychological noir thriller set in 1960’s New York based on Patricia Highsmith’s novel, ‘The Blunderer’. Walter Stackhouse is rich, successful and unhappily married to the beautiful but damaged Clara. His desire to be free of her feeds his obsession with Kimmel, a man suspected of brutally murdering his own wife. But when Clara is found dead in suspicious circumstances, Walter’s string of lies and his own guilty thoughts seem enough to condemn him. As his life becomes dangerously entwined with Kimmel’s, a ruthless cop is increasingly convinced he has found a copycat killer in Walter and aims to nail both murderers.”

The Hollow Point

Director Gonzalo López-Gallego

Genre Crime | Thriller

Cast Patrick Wilson, Lynn Collins, Ian McShane, John Leguizamo

Rating R

Release Date December 16th, 2016 (Limited Release)

“A new sheriff of a small town along the U.S. & Mexico border investigates a drug cartel deal that went horribly wrong.”

Directed by Gonzalo López-Gallego, The Hollow Point is a crime thriller starring Patrick Wilson, Lynn Collins, Ian McShane, and John Leguizamo. Check out the official trailer below.