Going in Style

Director Zach Braff, Arthur Lewis

Genre Comedy | Crime

Cast Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Alan Arkin, Christopher Lloyd

Rating PG-13

Release Date April 7th, 2017

“Desperate to pay the bills and come through for their loved ones, three lifelong pals risk it all by embarking on a daring bid to knock off the very bank that absconded with their money.”

“A reboot of the 1979 movie that was directed by Martin Brest and featured George Burns, Art Carney, and Lee Strasberg. Three seniors, who are living social security check to check and even reduced to eating dog food at times, decide they have had enough. So, they plan to rob a bank...problem is, they don’t even know how to handle a gun! A social commentary on growing old in America and what we are sometimes driven to, due to circumstances.”

The Case for Christ

Director Jon Gunn

Genre Drama

Cast Mike Vogel, Erika Christensen, Faye Dunaway, Robert Forster

Rating PG

Release Date April 7th, 2017

“Based on the true story of an award-winning investigative journalist — and avowed atheist — who applies his well-honed journalistic and legal skills to disprove the newfound Christian faith of his wife... with unexpected, life-altering results.”

From director Jon Gunn, The Case for Christ is a religious drama based on actual events depicted in the book written by author Lee Strobel. The cast includes Mike Vogel, Erika Christensen, Faye Dunaway, Robert Forster. Checkout the official trailer below.

Gifted

Director Marc Webb

Genre Drama

Cast Chris Evans, Jenny Slate, Mckenna Grace, Lindsay Duncan

Rating PG-13

Release Date April 7th, 2017 (Limited)

“Frank, a single man raising his child prodigy niece Mary, is drawn into a custody battle with his mother.”

“Frank Adler (Chris Evans) is a single man raising a child prodigy - his spirited young niece Mary (Mckenna Grace) in a coastal town in Florida. Frank’s plans for a normal school life for Mary are foiled when the seven-year-old’s mathematical abilities come to the attention of Frank’s formidable mother Evelyn (Lindsay Duncan) whose plans for her granddaughter threaten to separate Frank and Mary. Octavia Spencer plays Roberta, Frank and Mary’s landlady and best friend. Jenny Slate is Mary’s teacher, Bonnie, a young woman whose concern for her student develops into a connection with her uncle as well.”

From director Marc Webb (500 Days of Summer, The Amazing Spider-Man), Gifted is a powerful drama about doing the right thing and protecting those you love. The cast includes Chris Evans, Jenny Slate, Mckenna Grace, and Lindsay Duncan. Check out the official trailer below.

Colossal

Director Nacho Vigalondo

Genre Action | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Cast Dan Stevens, Anne Hathaway, Jason Sudeikis, Tim Blake Nelson

Rating R

Release Date April 7th, 2017

“A woman discovers that severe catastrophic events are somehow connected to the mental breakdown from which she’s suffering.”

From actor/director Nacho Vigalondo (yes that is his actual name), Colossal is a sci-fi action film that seems to have a strong comedic undertone if we can take anything from the newly released teaser trailer. Personally it does look entertaining albeit a bit goofy and I really like the strong cast. The cast includes Dan Stevens, Anne Hathaway, Jason Sudeikis, and Tim Blake Nelson. Check out the trailers for yourself below.

The Void

Director Jeremy Gillespie, Steven Kostanski

Genre Horror

Cast Aaron Poole, Kenneth Welsh, Daniel Fathers, Kathleen Munroe

Rating Unrated

Release Date April 7th, 2017 (Limited & On-Demand)

“Shortly after delivering a patient to an understaffed hospital, a police officer experiences strange and violent occurrences seemingly linked to a group of mysterious hooded figures.”

From directors Jeremy Gillespie and Steven Kostanski, The Void is a a very violent and mind-bending horror flick centered around a cult and how they impact the lives of a bunch of innocent people at a local hospital. All I know is this trailer looks pretty damn good, can't wait! The cast includes Kathleen Munroe, Ellen Wong, Kenneth Welsh, and Aaron Poole. Check out the official trailers below, the first of which is the initial trailer and the 2nd is the trailer that is serving as the official promotion for the film. Both are certainly worth checking out. Enjoy!

Aftermath

Director Elliott Lester

Genre Drama | Thriller

Cast Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maggie Grace, Kevin Zegers, Hannah Ware

Rating R

Release Date April 7th, 2017 (Limited & On-Demand)

“Based on the airline accident that occurred in July of 2002 and on the events that took place 478 days later.”

From director Elliott Lester (Blitz, Nightingale), Aftermath is a drama thriller based on actual events that took place in 2002 involving two planes that crashed into each other. The trailer looks pretty good and the overall premise has me intrigued so I will definitely plan on checking this one out. The film stars our favorite governor/action hero Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maggie Grace (Taken), Kevin Zegers (Gracepoint), and Hannah Ware (Oldboy, Cop Out). Check out the trailer for yourself below.

Their Finest

Director Lone Scherfig

Genre Comedy | Drama | Romance

Cast Gemma Arterton, Sam Claflin, Bill Nighy, Jack Huston

Rating R

Release Date April 7th, 2017

“A British film crew attempts to boost morale during World War II by making a propaganda film after the Blitzkrieg.”

From director Lone Scherfig, Their Finest is a comedy drama set in the WWII era. The cast includes Gemma Arterton, Sam Claflin, Bill Nighy, and Jack Huston. Check out the official trailer below.

Truman

Director Cesc Gay

Genre Comedy | Drama

Cast Ricardo Darin, Javier Cámara, Delores Fonzi, Eduard Fernández

Rating Unrated

Release Date April 7th, 2017 (Limited)

“Julián receives an unexpected visit from his friend Tomás, who lives in Canada. The two men, accompanied by Julián’s faithful dog, Truman, will share emotional and surprising moments prompted by Julián’s complicated situation.”

From director Desc Gay, Truman is a Spanish film with English subtitles that explores the complexities of human emotion. It has received a great deal of praise from critics, many calling it triumphant filmmaking. The cast includes Ricardo Darin, Javier Cámara, Delores Fonzi, and Eduard Fernández. Check out the trailer below.

Mine

Director Fabio Guaglione, Fabio Resinaro

Genre Thriller | War

Cast Armie Hammer, Annabelle Wallis, Tom Cullen, Clint Dyer

Rating Unrated

Release Date April 7th, 2017 (Limited)

“After a failed assassination attempt, a soldier finds himself stranded in the desert. Exposed to the elements, he must survive the dangers of the desert and battle the psychological and physical toll of the treacherous conditions”

Mine is a psychological war thriller about a Marine sniper stranded in a mine field in the middle of the desert after a failed mission. The cast includes Armie Hammer, Annabelle Wallis, Tom Cullen, and Clint Dyer. Check out the official trailer below.

Dig Two Graves

Director Hunter Adams

Genre Fantasy | Horror | Mystery

Cast Ted Levine, Samantha Isler, Troy Ruptash, Danny Goldring

Rating Unrated

Release Date March 24th, 2017 (Limited)

“A girl’s obsession with her brother’s disappearance leads her on a nightmarish journey through a small town’s Gothic landscape where she is faced with a deadly proposition. How far will she go to save the people she loves?”

From director Hunter Adams, Dog Two Graves is a horror mystery revolving around a girls inability to cope with her brothers death. The cast includes Ted Levine (The Silence of the Lambs, The Bridge), Samantha Isler (Captain Fantastic), Troy Ruptash (30 Days of Night), and Danny Goldring. With a better than expected cast for such an under-the-radar movie, Dig Two Graves could ending up being decent. Initially released in 2014, this looks to have a limited/On-Demand release at the end of March. The trailer is a little hit or miss for me but it does have some promise. Check it out for yourself below.

Ghost in the Shell

Director Rupert Sanders

Genre Action | Drama | Sci-Fi

Cast Scarlett Johansson, Michael Wincott, Michael Pitt, Juliette Binoche

Rating PG-13

Release Date March 31st, 2017

“In the near future, Major is the first of her kind: A human saved from a terrible crash, who is cyber-enhanced to be a perfect soldier devoted to stopping the world’s most dangerous criminals.”

“Based on the internationally-acclaimed sci-fi property, “GHOST IN THE SHELL” follows the Major, a special ops, one-of-a-kind human-cyborg hybrid, who leads the elite task force Section 9. Devoted to stopping the most dangerous criminals and extremists, Section 9 is faced with an enemy whose singular goal is to wipe out Hanka Robotic’s advancements in cyber technology.”

Scarlett Johansson is such a badass!! Check out the exclusive new trailer #2 below!

Check out the official final trailer below!

The Discovery

Director Charlie McDowell

Genre Romance | Sci-Fi

Cast Rooney Mara, Riley Keough, Robert Redford, Jason Segel

Rating Unrated

Release Date March 31st, 2017 (Netflix)

“A love story set one year after the existence of the afterlife is scientifically verified.”

From director Charlie McDowell (The One I Love, Silicon Valley), The Discovery is a different take on a love story surrounded by very unique circumstances. The film received its World Premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 20th, 2017. I am a huge fan of this cast and the trailer has a very interesting feel to it, I can't wait to see the final product. The cast includes Rooney Mara, Riley Keough, Robert Redford, and Jason Segel. Check out the official teaser and full-length trailers below. 

The Zookeeper's Wife

Director Niki Caro

Genre Biography | Drama | History

Cast Jessica Chastain, Daniel Brühl, Johan Heldenbergh, and Timothy Radford

Rating PG-13

Release Date March 31st, 2017

“The Zookeeper’s Wife tells the account of keepers of the Warsaw Zoo, Antonina and Jan Zabinski, who helped save hundreds of people and animals during the Nazi invasion.”

Directed by Niki Caro (North Country, McFarland, USA", The Zookeeper's Wife is a drama based on the non-fiction book of the same name written by poet and naturalist Diane Ackerman. The film stars Jessica Chastain, Daniel Brühl, Johan Heldenbergh, and Timothy Radford. Check out the official trailer below.

The Boss Baby

Director Tom McGrath

Genre Animation | Comedy | Family

Cast Alec Baldwin, Lisa Kudrow, Steve Buscemi, Tobey Maguire

Rating PG

Release Date March 31st, 2017

“A suit-wearing briefcase-carrying baby pairs up with his seven-year old brother to stop the dastardly plot of the CEO of Puppy Co.”

Boss Baby is an over-the-top animated comedy directed by actor/director Tom McGrath (Madagascar, Megamind). The talented cast of voice actors includes Alec Baldwin, Lisa Kudrow, Steve Buscemi, and Tobey Maguire. The trailer is unquestionably cute and I think this could be pretty funny. Check out the official teaser trailer for yourself below. 

The Blackcoat's Daughter

Director Oz Perkins

Genre Horror | Thriller

Cast Kiernan Shipka, Lucy Boynton, Emma Roberts, James Remar

Rating R

Release Date March 31st, 2017 (Limited & On-Demand)

“Two girls must battle a mysterious evil force when they get left behind at their boarding school over winter break.”

Written and directed by actor Oz Perkins, his directorial debut, The Blackcoat's Daughter is an intensely dark horror thriller sure to leave you with nightmares. The cast includes Emma Roberts, Kiernan Shipka, Lucy Boynton, and Lauren Holly. Check out the official trailer below.

Carrie Pilby

Director Susan Johnson

Genre Comedy | Drama

Cast Bel Powley, Nathan Lane, Gabriel Byrne, Vanessa Bayer

Rating Unrated

Release Date March 31st, 2017 (Limited)

“A person of high intelligence struggles to make sense of the world as it relates to morality, relationships, sex and leaving her apartment.”

From director Susan Johnson, her feature-film debut, Carrie Pilby is a comedy drama based on the book written by author Caren Lissner. The cast includes Bel Powley, Nathan Lane, Gabriel Byrne, and Vanessa Bayer. Check out the official trailer below.

Here Alone

Director Rod Blackhurst

Genre Drama | Horror | Sci-Fi

Cast Lucy Walters, Gina Piersanti, Adam David Thompson, Shane West

Rating PUnrated

Release Date March 31st, 2017 (Limited)

“A young woman struggles to survive on her own in the wake of a mysterious epidemic that has killed much of society, and forced her deep into the unforgiving wilderness.”

Winner of the audience award at the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival (TIFF), Here Alone is directed by Rod Blackhurst. It is a indie horror drama about a mysterious epidemic and doing whatever it takes to survive. The cast includes Lucy Walters, Gina Piersanti, Adam David Thompson, and Shane West. Check out the official trailer below.

All Nighter

Director Gavin Wiesen

Genre Comedy

Cast J.K. Simmons, Emile Hirsch, Analeigh Tipton, Shannon Woodward

Rating R

Release Date March 24th, 2017 (Limited)

“A workaholic father who attempts to visit his daughter during a layover in LA, only to discover that she’s disappeared, is forced to team up with her awkward ex-boyfriend to find her over the course of one transformative night.”

The second feature-length film from director Gavin Wiesen, who previously directed the romantic drama The Art of Getting By, All Nighter looks to be a comedy about the importance of family. The trailer looks solid and I really like Simmons and Hirsch, check it out for yourself below.  

Power Rangers

Director Dean Israelite

Genre Action | Adventure | Fantasy

Cast Dacre Montgomery, RJ Cyler, Naomi Scott, Ludi Lin

Rating PG-13

Release Date March 24th, 2017

“A group of high-school kids, who are infused with unique superpowers, harness their abilities in order to save the world.”

Directed by Dean Israelite (Project Almanac), Power Rangers stars RJ Cyler (Me and Earl and the Dying Girl), Bryan Cranston, Elizabeth Banks, and Naomi Scott (The Martian). I grew up watching Power Rangers and the idea of morphing anywhere at any time dominated my imagination much of my childhood. I also had a HUGE crush on the Pink Ranger and always pictured myself as the White Ranger. Needless to say, I am pretty psyched for this movie! Check out the teaser and newly released official trailer below!

Life

Director Daniel Espinosa

Genre Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Cast Jake Gyllenhaal, Ryan Reynolds, Rebecca Ferguson, Hiroyuki Sanada

Rating R

Release Date March 24th, 2017

“A team of scientists aboard the International Space Station discover a rapidly evolving life form, that caused extinction on Mars, and now threatens the crew and all life on Earth.”

“Six astronauts aboard the space station study a sample collected from Mars that could provide evidence for extraterrestrial life on the Red Planet. The crew determines that the sample contains a large, single-celled organism - the first example of life beyond Earth. But..things aren’t always what they seem. As the crew begins to conduct research, and their methods end up having unintended consequences, the life form proves more intelligent than anyone ever expected.”

From director Daniel Espinosa (Safe House, Child 44), Life is a sci-fi thriller that has all of the ingredients for a Spring season blockbuster. The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Ryan Reynolds, Rebecca Ferguson, and Hiroyuki Sanada. Check out the official trailer below. 

Check out the newly released trailer #2 below!!

The exclusive new restricted Red Band trailer just released and this movie looks like it will be way more intense than I originally thought! Check it out below.