The Dinner

Director Oren Moverman

Genre Drama | Mystery | Thriller

Cast Richard Gere, Laura Linney, Steve Coogan, Rebecca Hall

Rating R

Release Date May 5th, 2017

“A look at how far parents will go to protect their children. Feature film based on a novel by Herman Koch.”

From director Oren Moverman (The Messenger, Rampart), The Dinner is a thriller based on the bestselling novel from Herman Koch's. Rights to the film were acquired by The Orchard at the Cannes film festival where it made its debut. The cast includes Richard Gere, Laura Linney, Steve Coogan, and Rebecca Hall. Check out the official trailer below.

The Lovers

Director Azazel Jacobs

Genre Comedy

Cast Tracy Letts, Debra Winger, Jessica Sula, Aidan Gillen

Rating Unrated

Release Date May 5th, 2017

“A long-married couple whose romantic spark dwindles in the midst of their respective affairs; Michael is sleeping with another woman while Mary enjoys a steamy liaison of her own.”

From director Azazel Jacobs, The Lovers is a A24 release about the complications of marriage and how quickly people can lose the "spark". It seems to be a bit of a dark comedy with a few life lessons along the way. I like the cast and I trust A24's judgment so I think this will be one worth checking out. The cast includes Tracy Letts, Debra Winger, Jessica Sula, and Aidan Gillen. Check out the trailer below.

The Circle

Director James Ponsoldt

Genre Drama | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Cast Tom Hanks, Emma Watson, Karen Gillan, John Boyega

Rating PG-13

Release Date April 28th, 2017

“A woman lands a job at a powerful tech company called the Circle, where she becomes involved with a mysterious man.”

Directed by James Ponsoldt (The Spectacular Now, The End of the Tour), The Circle is a sci-fi thriller starring Tom Hanks, Emma Watson, Karen Gillan, and John Boyega. Check out the official trailer below.

Sleight

Director J.D. Dillard

Genre Action | Drama | Sci-Fi

Cast Jacob Latimore, Seychelle Gabriel, Dulé Hill, Storm Reid

Rating R

Release Date April 28th, 2017

“A young street magician is left to care for his little sister after their parents passing and turns to illegal activities to keep a roof over their heads. When he gets in too deep, his sister is kidnapped and he is forced to use his magic and brilliant mind to save her.”

From director J.D. Dillard, Sleight is an intriguing action drama surrounding the impressive abilities of a young street magician. I like Jacob Latimore who could very well be an up-and-coming star, playing an important role in the film Collateral Beauty most recently. Sleight looks to be somewhat reminiscent of 2012's action sci-fi film Chronicle. The cast includes Jacob Latimore, Seychelle Gabriel, Dulé Hill, and Storm Reid. The trailer has me intrigued, check it out for yourself below.

How to Be a Latin Lover

Director Ken Marino

Genre Comedy

Cast Eugenio Derbez, Salma Hayek, Rob Lowe, Kristen Bell

Rating PG-13

Release Date April 28th, 2017

“Finding himself dumped after 25 years of marriage, a man who made a career of seducing rich older women must move in with his estranged sister, where he begins to learn the value of family.”

The feature-film directorial debut for actor turned director Ken Marino, who has 118 acting credits according to his IMDb page, How to Be a Latin Lover is a comedy that seems to have a deeper meaning hidden behind all of the inevitable laughs. The trailer looks looks great and I absolutely love the cast. This could be one worth checking out. The cast includes Eugenio Derbez, Salma Hayek, Rob Lowe, and Kristen Bell. Check out the official trailer below.

Buster's Mal Heart

Director Sarah Adina Smith

Genre Drama | Mystery | Thriller

Cast Rami Malek, DJ Qualls, Kate Lyn Sheil, Lin Shaye

Rating Unrated

Release Date April 28th, 2017 (Limited)

“A family man’s chance encounter with a conspiracy-obsessed drifter leaves him on the run from the police and an impending event known as The Inversion.”

Written and directed by Sarah Adina Smith (The Midnight Swim), Buster's Mal Heart is a thriller spiked with dark humor lead by the star of the hit series, Mr. Robot. The cast includes Rami Malek, DJ Qualls, Kate Lyn Sheil, and Lin Shaye. Check out the official trailer below!!

A Dark Song

Director Liam Gavin

Genre Drama | Horror

Cast Catherine Walker, Mark Huberman, Susan Loughnane, Steve Oram

Rating Unrated

Release Date April 28th, 2017

“A determined young woman and a damaged occultist risk their lives and souls to perform a dangerous ritual that will grant them what they want.”

The cast includes Catherine Walker, Mark Huberman, Susan Loughnane, and Steve Oram. Check out the official trailer below!!

Free Fire

Director Ben Wheatley

Genre Action | Crime | Drama

Cast Cillian Murphy, Brie Larson, Armie Hammer, Sharlto Copley

Rating R

Release Date April 21st, 2017 (Limited)

“Set in Boston in 1978, a meeting in a deserted warehouse between two gangs turns into a shootout and a game of survival.”

Free Fire is a somewhat unorthodox action comedy directed by Ben Wheatley (High-Rise). The cast includes Cillian Murphy, Brie Larson, Armie Hammer, and Sharlto Copley I figure the overall quality of the film could go either way but if the trailer is any indication this should be a fun experience. Check the trailer out for yourself below.

Unforgettable

Director Denise Di Novi

Genre Thriller

Cast Rosario Dawson, Katherine Heigl, Cheryl Ladd, Whitney Cummings 

Rating R

Release Date April 21st, 2017

“A woman sets out to make life hell for her ex-husband’s new wife.”

From director Denise Di Novi, who served as a producer on Edward Scissorhands, Crazy, Stupid, Love, and The Nightmare Before Christmas, Unforgettable is an intense thriller about jealousy and revenge. The cast includes Rosario Dawson, Katherine Heigl, Cheryl Ladd, and Whitney Cummings. Check out the trailer below.

Check out the newly released trailer #2 below!!

The Promise

Director Terry George

Genre Drama | History

Cast Christian Bale, Oscar Isaac, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Angela Sarafyan

Rating PG-13

Release Date April 21st, 2017

“Set during the last days of the Ottoman Empire, The Promise follows a love triangle between Michael, a brilliant medical student, the beautiful and sophisticated Ana, and Chris - a renowned American journalist based in Paris.”

Directed and co-written by harry George, who also co-wrote Hotel Rwanda, The Promise is a historical drama with a stellar cast. The full cast includes Christian Bale, Oscar Isaac, Shohreh Aghdashloo, and Angela Sarafyan. Check out the trailer below. 

Born in China

Director Chuan Lu

Genre Documentary

Cast Narrators - John Krasinski, Xun Zhou

Rating G

Release Date April 21st, 2017

“Venturing into the wilds of China, “Born in China” captures intimate moments with a panda bear and her growing cub, a young golden monkey who feels displaced by his baby sister, and a mother snow leopard struggling to raise her two cubs”

“Narrated by John Krasinski (“13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi,” NBC’s “The Office,” “Amazon’s “Jack Ryan”), Disneynature’s new True Life Adventure film “Born In China” takes an epic journey into the wilds of China where few people have ever ventured. Following the stories of three animal families, the film transports audiences to some of the most extreme environments on Earth to witness some of the most intimate moments ever captured in a nature film. A doting panda bear mother guides her growing baby as she begins to explore and seek independence. A two-year-old golden snub-nosed monkey who feels displaced by his new baby sister joins up with a group of free-spirited outcasts. And a mother snow leopard-an elusive animal rarely caught on camera-faces the very real drama of raising her two cubs in one of the harshest and most unforgiving environments on the planet. Featuring stunning, never-before-seen imagery, the film navigates China’s vast terrain-from the frigid mountains.”

Phoenix Forgotten

Director Justin Barber

Genre Horror | Mystery | Sci-Fi

Cast Matt Biedel, Hector Luis Bustamante, Ana Dela Cruz, Mackenzie Firgens

Rating PG-13

Release Date April 21st, 2017

“20 years after three teenagers disappeared in the wake of mysterious lights appearing above Phoenix, Arizona, unseen footage from that night has been discovered, chronicling the final hours of their fateful expedition.”

“On March 13, 1997, several mysterious lights appeared over Phoenix. Three teens went into the desert shortly after the incident, hoping to document the strange events occurring in their town. They disappeared that night and were never seen again. Now, on the 20th anniversary of their disappearance, unseen footage has finally been discovered, chronicling the final hours of their fateful expedition.”

The Fate of the Furious

Director F. Gary Gray

Genre Action | Crime | Thriller

Cast Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Charlize Theron

Rating PG-13

Release Date April 14th, 2017

“When a mysterious woman seduces Dom into the world of crime and a betrayal of those closest to him, the crew face trials that will test them as never before.”

From accomplished director F. Gary Gray (The Negotiator, Law Abiding Citizen, Straight Outta Compton), The Fate of the Furious is the highly anticipated 8th entry in the Fast and Furious franchise. I am a huge fan of the franchise and Fast 7 was a very emotional entry due to the tragic loss of star Paul Walker. The Fate of the Furious looks like yet another pre-summer blockbuster and I for one am excited for it. The cast includes Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, and Charlize Theron. Check out the official trailer below.

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The Lost City of Z

Director James Gray

Genre Action | Adventure | Biography

Cast Charlie Hunnam, Robert Pattinson, Tom Holland, Sienna Miller

Rating PG-13

Release Date April 14th, 2017

“A true-life drama, centering on British explorer Col. Percival Fawcett, who disappeared while searching for a mysterious city in the Amazon in the 1920s.”

“The Lost City of Z tells the incredible true story of British explorer Percy Fawcett, who journeys into the Amazon at the dawn of the 20th century and discovers evidence of a previously unknown, advanced civilization that may have once inhabited the region. Despite being ridiculed by the scientific establishment who regard indigenous populations as “savages,” the determined Fawcett - supported by his devoted wife, son and aide de camp returns time and again to his beloved jungle in an attempt to prove his case, culminating in his mysterious disappearance in 1925.”

Spark: A Space Tail

Director Aaron Woodley

Genre Animation | Adventure | Comedy

Cast Patrick Stewart, Susan Sarandon, Jessica Biel, Hilary Swank

Rating PG

Release Date April 14th, 2017

“Spark, a teenage monkey and his friends, Chunk and Vix, are on a mission to regain Planet Bana - a kingdom overtaken by the evil overlord Zhong.”

“Thirteen years ago, the power-mad General Zhong seized control of Planet Bana and tore it to pieces in the process. Now splintered into hundreds of shards, Zhong is Bana’s evil-overlord, ruling with an iron fist. Enter Spark, a teenage monkey and his friends, Vix, a battle-ready fox, and Chunk, a tech-savvy pig. Spark learns of Zhong’s secret plan to take over the universe by capturing a giant space monster known as the Kraken - a beast that has the power to create black holes. If Zhong manages to harness the Kraken’s power, he’ll have history’s deadliest weapon at his fingertips, and it’s up to Spark and his friends to stop him. Spark’s journey takes him to the farthest reaches of the universe, where he encounters great dangers and discovers the secret of his true identity. An action-packed space adventure full of humor and heart, Spark is the story of a boy who takes on great responsibility and in the process discovers his rightful place in the universe.”

The Outcasts

Director Peter Hutchings

Genre Comedy

Cast Eden Sher, Peyton List, Victoria Justice, Avan Jogia

Rating PG-13

Release Date April 14th, 2017

“After falling victim to a humiliating prank by the high school Queen Bee, best friends and world-class geeks, Mindy and Jodi, decide to get their revenge by uniting the outcasts of the school against her and her circle of friends.”

From director Peter Hutchings, The Outcasts is a comedy about the struggles of high school life. The cast includes Eden Sher, Peyton List, Victoria Justice, and Avan Jogia. Check out the official trailer below!

A Quiet Passion

Director Terence Davies

Genre Biography | Drama

Cast Cynthia Nixon, Jennifer Ehle, Duncan Duff, Keith Carradine

Rating PG-13

Release Date April 14th, 2017

“The story of American poet Emily Dickinson from her early days as a young schoolgirl to her later years as a reclusive, unrecognized artist.”

From director Terence Davies, A Quiet Passion is based on the life of Emily Dickinson. The cast includes Cynthia Nixon, Jennifer Ehle, Duncan Duff, and Keith Carradine. Check out the trailer below.

Tommy's Honour

Director Jason Connery

Genre Drama

Cast Ophelia Lovibond, Sam Neill, Peter Mullan, Jack Lowden 

Rating PG

Release Date April 14th, 2017 (Limited)

“In every generation, a torch passes from father to son. And that timeless dynamic is the beating heart of Tommy’s Honour - an intimate, powerfully moving tale of the real-life founders of the modern game of golf.”

From actor-turned-director Jason Connery, Tommy's Honour is the story of the founders of the modern game of golf. The cast includes Ophelia Lovibond, Sam Neill, Peter Mullan, and Jack Lowden. Check out the trailer below.

Norman

Director Joseph Cedar

Genre Drama | Thriller

Cast Richard Gere, Lior Ashkenazi, Michael Sheen, Charlotte Gainsbourg

Rating R

Release Date April 14th, 2017

“Norman Oppenheimer is a small time operator who befriends a young politician at a low point in his life. Three years later, when the politician becomes an influential world leader, Norman’s life dramatically changes for better and worse.”

Written and directed by Joseph Cedar, Norman is a drama thriller about a man who has his life turned upside down. The cast includes Richard Gere, Lior Ashkenazi, Michael Sheen, and Charlotte Gainsbourg. Check out the trailer below.

Queen of the Desert

Director Werner Herzog

Genre Biography | Drama | History

Cast Nicole Kidman, James Franco, Damian Lewis, Robert Pattinson

Rating PG-13

Release Date April 14th, 2017 (Limited)

“A chronicle of Gertrude Bell’s life, a traveler, writer, archaeologist, explorer, cartographer, and political attaché for the British Empire at the dawn of the twentieth century.”

Written and directed by Werner Herzog, Queen of the Desert is a chronicle of a traveler's life during the twentieth century. The stellar cast includes Nicole Kidman, James Franco, Damian Lewis, and Robert Pattinson. Check out the trailer below.