The Wall

Director Doug Liman

Genre Drama | Thriller | War

Cast Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jon Cena, and Laith Nakli

Rating R

Release Date May 12th, 2017

“An American sharpshooter is trapped in a standoff with an Iraqi sniper.”

From accomplished director Doug Liman, the man responsible for Swingers, The Bourne Identity, Fair Game, Edge of Tomorrow, and many more. The Wall is an intense military thriller involving two American snipers under fire by an Iraqi sniper with no where to go. The limited cast includes Aaron Taylor-Johnson, John Cena, and Laith Nakli. Check out the official trailer below.

Ted Takes Fun Facts, The Wall:

• Nicholas Irving, former US RANGER Sniper and author of The Reaper is a technical advisor on this project. Irving was nicknamed "the reaper" during his tours of duty in Afghanistan

Hounds of Love

Director Ben Young

Genre Crime | Drama | Horror

Cast Emma Booth, Ashleigh Cummings, Stephen Curry, Susie Porter

Rating Unrated

Release Date May 12th, 2017 (Limited)

“Vicki Maloney is randomly abducted from a suburban street by a disturbed couple. As she observes the dynamic between her captors she quickly realises she must drive a wedge between them if she is to survive.”

Written and directed by Ben Young, Hounds of Love is a unique indie crime drama that includes powerhouse performances from the cast. The trailer has me intrigued enough to potentially give this one a look when it arrives On-Demand, as the limited release is unlikely to make very many theaters. The cast includes Emma Booth, Ashleigh Cummings, Stephen Curry, and Susie Porter. Check out the official trailer below!!

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Director James Gunn

Genre Action | Sci-Fi

Cast Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Bradley Cooper, Dave Bautista

Rating PG-13

Release Date May 5th, 2017

“Set to the backdrop of Awesome Mixtape #2, ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ continues the team’s adventures as they unravel the mystery of Peter Quill’s true parentage.”

“Set to the backdrop of ‘Awesome Mixtape #2,’ Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 continues the team’s adventures as they traverse the outer reaches of the cosmos. The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mysteries of Peter Quill’s true parentage. Old foes become new allies and fan-favorite characters from the classic comics will come to our heroes’ aid as the Marvel cinematic universe continues to expand.”

Written and directed by James Gunn, who is also responsible for the hit first film, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 brings high expectations but looks to include more of what we loved from the first film. I was blindsided by how much I enjoyed Guardians of the Galaxy and I simply cannot wait for this to come out!! The cast includes Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Bradley Cooper, and Dave Bautista. Check out the official trailers below.

Check out the newly released Super Bowl spot below!!

Trailer #2 just dropped and it is crazy!! Check it out below!

Chuck

Director Philippe Falardeau

Genre Drama | Sport

Cast Liev Schreiber, Naomi watts, Elisabeth Moss, Ron Perlman

Rating R

Release Date May 5th, 2017 (Limited)

“A drama inspired by the life of heavyweight boxer Chuck Wepner.”

From director Philippe Falardeau, Chuck is a sport drama based on the real-life boxer Rocky Balboa's character is based on. The cast includes Liev Schreiber, Naomi watts, Elisabeth Moss, and Ron Perlman. With a fantastic cast and an amazing story to tell, I am looking forward to this one! Check out the official trailer below.

Ted Takes Fun Facts, Chuck:

• Chuck Wepner was the real life inspiration for Sylvester Stallone's character Rocky Balboa.
• Was originally called "The Bleeder" but changed due viewers thinking it was a horror film and also other movies with the same name according to Chuck Wepner.

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.

Check out the exclusive Super Bowl spot below!!

Got the itch yet?! Check out the newly released trailer #2 below!!

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!