John Wick: Chapter 2

Director Chad Stahelski

Genre Action | Crime | Thriller

Cast Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane, Ruby Rose, Bridget Moynahan

Rating R

Release Date February 10th, 2017

“After returning to the criminal underworld to repay a debt, John Wick discovers that a large bounty has been put on his life.”

Directed by Chad Stahelski, the man behind the original 2014 hit film, John Wick: Chapter 2 stars Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane, Ruby Rose, and Bridget Moynahan. Let's be honest. how could you not enjoy the first film? I mean it was good old fashioned shoot em up action with a pretty sweet revenge tale. All I know for sure is John Wick is a straight up badass and I am excited to see him take out an entire organization by himself once again because that's just what John Wick does. Check out the latest trailers below.

Need more John Wick?! Check out the newly released trailer #2 below!

Check out the official Super Bowl TV spot below!!

The Lego Batman Movie

Director Chris McKay

Genre Animation | Action | Comedy

Cast Will Arnett, Michael Cera, Zach Galifianakis, Ralph Fiennes

Rating PG

Release Date February 10th, 2017

“Bruce Wayne must not only deal with the criminals of Gotham City, but also the responsibility of raising a boy he adopted.”

Directed by Chris McKay, The Lego Batman Movie offers a talented voice acting cast including Will Arnett, Michael Cera, Zach Galifianakis, and Ralph Fiennes. The overall premise may seem silly (a movie played out by legos?!) but considering the success of The Lego Movie from 2 years ago this could easily pay dividends and early critic feedback is extremely positive. Also, I am not ashamed to admit the trailer looks pretty good! Check out the official trailers for yourself below.

Fifty Shades Darker

Director James Foley

Genre Drama | Romance

Cast Jamie Dornan, Dakota Johnson, Kim Basinger, Tyler Hoechlin

Rating R

Release Date February 10th, 2017

“While Christian wrestles with his inner demons, Anastasia must confront the anger and envy of the women who came before her.”

Fifty Shades Darker is the second film based on the insanely popular and equally steamy book series from author E.L. James. Unlike the first film, this one is directed by James Foley, the man responsible for one of Mark Wahlberg's  most nerve racking films, the 1996 thriller Fear. Fifty Shades Darker stars Jamie Dornan, Dakota Johnson, Kim Basinger, and Tyler Hoechlin. Check out the official trailer below.

Need more?! Check out the newly released 2nd trailer!! Brace yourself...

More?! Below find the brand-new 3rd trailer!! 

A United Kingdom

Director Amma Asante

Genre Biography | Drama | Romance

Cast David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Jack Davenport, Tom Felton

Rating PG-13

Release Date February 10th, 2017

“Prince Seretse Khama of Botswana causes an international stir when he marries a white woman from London in the late 1940s.”

Directed by actress/director Amma Asante, A United Kingdom is a romance drama based on true events. The film stars David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Jack Davenport, and Tom Felton. Check out the trailer below.

Stray Bullets

Director Jack Fessenden

Genre Crime | Drama | Thriller

Cast James Le Gros, John Speredakos, Larry Fessenden, Jack Fessenden

Rating Unrated

Release Date February 10th, 2017 (On-Demand)

“In upstate New York, two teenage boys are tasked with cleaning out their father’s old mobile home on an abandoned property, but the boys are in for a surprise when they discover three crooks on the run have taken refuge in the trailer.”

Stray Bullets is the feature-length directorial debut for 16 year old Jack Fessenden. He grew up on the set of his father Larry's Indie Horror production company Glass Eye Pix productions. Fessenden also stars in the film and so far critics seem to think he has a future ahead of him. The rest of the cast includes James Le Gros and John Speredakos. Check out the trailer below. 

Rings

Director F. Javier Gutierrez

Genre Drama | Horror

Cast Matilda Anna Ingrid Lutz, Alex Roe, Johnny Galecki, Vincent D'Onofrio

Rating PG-13

Release Date February 3rd, 2017

“A young woman finds herself on the receiving end of a terrifying curse that threatens to take her life in 7 days.”

“Julia becomes worried about her boyfriend, Holt, when he explores the dark urban legend of a mysterious videotape said to kill the watcher seven days after viewing. She sacrifices herself to save her boyfriend and in doing so makes a horrifying discovery: there is a “movie within the movie” that no one has ever seen before.”

Check out the newest trailer below...

The Space Between Us

Director Peter Chelsom

Genre Adventure | Drama | Romance

Cast Gary Oldman, Asa Butterfield, Carla Gugino, Britt Robertson

Rating PG-13

Release Date February 3rd, 2017

“The first human born on Mars travels to Earth for the first time, experiencing the wonders of the planet through fresh eyes. He embarks on an adventure with a street smart girl to discover how he came to be.”

Directed by Peter Chelsom (Serendipity), The Space Between Us is an sci-fi adventure drama starring Gary Oldman, Asa Butterfield, Carla Gugino, and Britt Robertson. Check out the official trailers below.

I Am Not Your Negro

Director Raoul Peck

Genre Documentary

Cast James Baldwin, Dick Cavett, Samuel L. Jackson

Rating PG-13

Release Date February 3rd, 2017

“Writer James Baldwin tells the story of race in modern America with his unfinished novel, Remember This House.”

From director Raoul Peck, I Am Not Your Negro is a powerful documentary focusing on Race in modern america. The film is based on the unfinished novel Remember This House, written by the late writer/actor James Baldwin. The film is narrated by Samuel L. Jackson. Check out the official trailer below for the film critics are raving about. 

War on Everyone

Director John Michael McDonagh

Genre Comedy

Cast Alexander Skarsgård, Michael Peña, Tessa Thompson, and Theo James

Rating R

Release Date February 3rd, 2017

“Two corrupt cops set out to blackmail and frame every criminal unfortunate enough to cross their path, however, events are complicated by the arrival of someone who appears to be even more dangerous than they are.”

From director John Michael McDonagh (The Guard, Calvary), War on Everyone is an action comedy starring Alexander Skarsgård, Michael Peña, Tessa Thompson, and Theo James. It looks like it might be a bit over the top and borderline goofy but the cast alone has me intrigued. Check out the official trailer below.

The Comedian

Director Taylor Hackford

Genre Comedy

Cast Robert De Niro, Leslie Mann, Danny DeVito, Hannibal Burress

Rating R

Release Date February 3rd, 2017

“A look at the life of an aging insult comic.”

From director Taylor Hackford, who received an Oscar Nomination for 2004's Ray, The Comedian is a comedy with a stellar cast including Robert De Niro, Leslie Mann, Danny DeVito, Hannibal Burress, and many others. Check out the trailer below.

Dark Night

Director Tim Sutton

Genre Drama

Cast Anna Rose Hopkins, Robert Jumper, Karina Macias, Conor A. Murphy

Rating Unrated

Release Date February 3rd, 2017

“The lives of six strangers intersect at a suburban Cineplex where a massacre occurs.”

Well received at Sundance Film Festival after its debut in 2016, Dark Night is a drama loosely based on the movie theater shooting that took place in Aurora, Colorado, in 2012 during a midnight screening for The Dark Knight Rises. Critics are calling the film chilling and after watching the trailer I would have to agree. The cast includes Anna Rose Hopkins, Robert Jumper, Karina Macias, and Conor A. Murphy. Check out the trailer for yourself below.

Don't Knock Twice

Director Caradog W. James

Genre Horror

Cast Katee Sackhoff, Lucy Boynton, Javier Botet, Nick Moran

Rating PG-13

Release Date February 3rd, 2017

“A mother desperate to reconnect with her troubled daughter becomes embroiled in the urban legend of a demonic witch.”

Directed by Caradog W. James (The Machine, Little White Lies), Don't Knock Twice is a horror film centered on the power of a demonic witch. The cast includes Katee Sackhoff (Longmire, Oculus), Lucy Boynton (Singstreet), Javier Botet (Mama, The Conjuring 2), and Nick Moran. It will be a limited release as the initial release date is specifically for Russia, but it looks like it might be worth watching out for. Check out the trailer below.

Resident Evil: The Final Chapter

Director Paul W.S. Anderson

Genre Action | Horror | Sci-Fi

Cast Milla Jovovich, Iain Glen, Ali Larter, Shawn Roberts

Rating R

Release Date January 27th, 2017

“Picking up immediately after the events in Resident Evil: Retribution, humanity is on its last legs in Washington D.C. As the only survivor of what was meant to be humanity’s final stand against the undead hordes, Alice must return to where the nightmare began - Raccoon City, where the Umbrella Corporation is gathering its forces for a final strike against the only remaining survivors of the apocalypse.”

Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, Resident Evil: The Final Chapter is the final entry in the film series based on the video games. I grew up playing Resident Evil so I have a special place in my heart for the franchise in general and I WILL be seeing this in IMAX 3D. Also, the films tend to be good old fashioned popcorn entertainment so why not right?! The cast includes Milla Jovovich, Ruby Rose, Ali Larter, and Iain Glen. Check out the official trailers below.

A Dog's Purpose

Director Lassie Hallstrom

Genre Comedy | Drama | Family

Cast Britt Robertson, Josh Gad, Dennis Quaid, Peggy Lipton

Rating PG

Release Date January 27th, 2016

“A dog looks to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes and owners.”

From director Lasse Hallstrom (Chocolat, Safe Haven), A Dog's Purpose is a heartfelt comedy drama based on the book by W. Bruce Cameron. I'm not ashamed to admit that the trailer tears me up each and every time! Also, I read the book which I really enjoyed. Can't wait for this! The film stars Britt Robertson, Josh Gad, Dennis Quaid, and Peggy Lipton. Check out the official trailer below.

Gold

Director Stephen Gaghan

Genre Adventure | Drama | Thriller

Cast Matthew McConaughey, Edgar Ramirez, Bryce Dallas Howard, Toby Kebbell

Rating R

Release Date January 27th, 2017

“An unlikely pair venture to the Indonesian jungle in search of gold.”

Directed by Stephen Gaghan (Siriana), Gold is an adventure drama starring Matthew McConaughey, Edgar Ramirez, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Toby Kebbell. Check out the official trailer below.

I Am Michael

Director Justin Kelly

Genre Biography | Drama

Cast James Franco, Zachary Quinto, Emma Roberts, Daryl Hannah

Rating Unrated

Release Date January 27th, 2017

“A gay activist and magazine founder is saved from his homosexuality after turning to God.”

From director Justin Kelly (King Cobra), I Am Michael is the incredible true story of Michael Glatze, a high profile Gay activist who caused a public uproar when he decided he was no longer Gay and became a Christian pastor. The cast includes James Franco, Zachary Quinto, Emma Roberts, and Daryl Hannah. I am somewhat indifferent as far as what I expect from this film but the impressive cast has me intrigued. Check out the trailer below.

Raees

Director Rahul Dholakia

Genre Action | Crime | Thriller

Cast Shah Rukh Khan, Sunny Leone, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Mahira Khan

Rating Unrated

Release Date January 25th, 2017 (India)

“Criticizing the prohibition of alcohol, prostitution and illegal drugs in Gujarat, this film unfolds the story of a cruel and clever bootlegger, whose business is highly challenged by a tough cop.”

“The film is set in the early 80’s and 90’s in Gujarat. The fictitious story of a man who builds an empire in the state of Gujarat, the only state that still follows prohibition. It’s a story about his rise and his relationships, which help him become the single most powerful man in the state.”

Split

Director M. Night Shyamalan

Genre Horror | Thriller

Cast James McAvoy, Anya Taylor-Joy, Kim Director, Haley Lu Richardson

Rating PG-13

Release Date January 20th, 2017

“Kevin, a man with at least 23 different personalities, is compelled to abduct three teenage girls. As they are held captive, a final personality - “The Beast” - begins to materialize.”

Split is a horror thriller directed and written by mastermind M. Night Shyamalan (The Visit, The Sixth Sense), and looks to be a very effective and intense film. Actually who am I kidding, I can't wait to see this! The impressive cast includes James McAvoy, Anya Taylor-Joy, Kim Director, and Haley Lu Richardson. Check out the official trailer below.

xXx: Return of Xander Cage

Director D.J. Caruso

Genre Action | Adventure | Thriller

Cast Vin Diesel, Samuel L. Jackson, Nina Dobrev, Ruby Rose

Rating PG-13

Release Date January 20th, 2017

“Xander Cage is left for dead after an incident, though he secretly returns to action for a new, tough assignment with his handler Augustus Gibbons.”

Directed by D.J. Caruso (Disturbia, I am Number Four, Eagle Eye), xXx: The Return of Xander Cage stars Vin Diesel, Samuel L. Jackson, Nina Dobrev, and Ruby Rose. Check out the official trailer below.

The Founder

Director John Lee Hancock

Genre Biography | Drama | History

Cast Michael Keaton, Linda Cardellini, Patrick Wilson, Nick Offerman

Rating PG-13

Release Date January 20th, 2017

“The story of McDonald’s founder, Ray Kroc.”

The Founder is directed by John Lee Hancock, who previously directed The Rookie, The Blind Side, and Saving Mr. Banks. The film is based on true events and chronicles how Ray Kroc became the founder of the fast-food empire, McDonald's. According to the studio, the release was moved from November 2015 to August 2016 because they felt it will be a legitimate Academy Awards Contender. With the cast consisting of Michael Keaton, playing the role of Ray Kroc, and supporting roles from John Carroll Lynch and Nick Offerman, they might be right. Check out the trailer below.