“The Mummy” (2017) Thriller/Action Running Time: 107 minutes Written by: Ben David Koepp, Christopher McQuarrie, and Dylan Kussman Directed by: Alex Kurtzman Featuring: Tom Cruise, Sofia Boutella, Annabelle Wallis, Jake Johnson, Courtney B. Vance, Marwan Kenzari, and Russell Crowe Dr. Henry Jekyll: “Welcome to a new world of gods and monsters. “ Apparently shared universes are the new ‘in’ thing, it is supposed to give …
“Wonder Woman” (2017) Thriller/Action Running Time: 141 minutes Written by: Allan Heinberg Directed by: Patty Jenkins, Featuring: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Robin Wright, Danny Huston, David Thewlis, Connie Nielsen and Elena Anaya Diana Prince: “The gods made the Amazons to restore peace to the world, and it’s what I’m going to do.” Possibly one of the most anticipated super hero movies in recent history has …
“Table 19” (2017) Drama Running Time: 87 minutes Written by: Jeffrey Blitz and Jay Duplass, & Mark Duplass Directed by: Jeffrey Blitz Featuring: Anna Kendrick, Craig Robinson, June Squibb, Lisa Kudrow, Stephen Merchant, Wyatt Russelland Tony Revolori Eloise McGarry: “Do you know what Francie’s mother called table 19? “The table that should have known to send regrets, but not before sending something nice off …
“Before I Fall” (2017) Drama Running Time: 99 minutes Written by: Maria Maggenti, Directed by: Ry Russo-Young Featuring: Zoey Deutch, Halston Sage, Logan Miller, Kian Lawley, Jennifer Beals, Diego Boneta and Elena Kampouris Samantha Kingston: “If I was going to live the same day over and over, I wanted it to mean something... and not just to me.” This movie is the …
“Alien: Covenant” (2017) Horror/Science Fiction Running Time: 123 minutes Written by: John Logan and Dante Harper Directed by: Ridley Scott Featuring: Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, Billy Crudup, Danny McBride and Demián Bichir David: "Don't let the bed bugs bite." Ridley Scott returns to the world of ‘Alien’ once again after his now classic second film, “Alien” (1979) and his not so …
“King Arthur: Legend of the Sword” (2017) Action Running Time: 126 minutes Written by: Guy Ritchie Directed by: Guy Ritchie Featuring: Charlie Hunnam, Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey, Djimon Hounsou, Aidan Gillen, Jude Law and Eric Bana King Arthur: “I'm not getting drawn into this mess! There's an army of you, there's only one of me! I'll talk, I'm happy to talk. But …
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“Their Finest” (2017) Drama/Comedy Running Time: 117 minutes Written by: Gaby Chiappe Directed by: Lone Scherfig Featuring: Gemma Arterton, Sam Claflin, Bill Nighy, Jack Huston, Jake Lacy, Richard E. Grant, Henry Goodman, Rachael Stirling, Eddie Marsan, Helen McCrory, and Claudia Jessie Phyl Moore: He is an actor. Unless you have reviewed him, had intercourse with him, or done both simultaneously, he won't remember you. Films …
“Colossal” (2016) Action/Thriller/Horror/Science Fiction Running Time: 110 minutes Written and Directed by: Nacho Vigalondo Featuring: Anne Hathaway, Jason Sudeikis, Dan Stevens, Austin Stowell, Agam Darshi, and Tim Blake Nelson Gloria: “Keep it cool. These people are looking at us.” Oscar: “She's the monster.” Its been five years since Anne Hathaway received her Oscar for supporting actress the for musical “Les …
“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2” (2017) Sci-Fi/Fantasy Running Time: 136 minutes Written & Directed by: James Gunn Featuring: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Michael Rooker, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Elizabeth Debicki, Chris Sullivan, Sean Gunn, Sylvester Stallone, and Kurt Russell Baby Groot: I am Groot. Yondu: What's that? Rocket: He says, "Welcome to the frickin' Guardians of the Galaxy!" Only he didn't …
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“Get Out” (2017) Drama/Horror Running Time: 104 minutes Written & Directed by: Jordan Peele Featuring: Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Bradley Whitford, Caleb Landry Jones, Stephen Root and Catherine Keener Rod Williams (Talking to Detectives): “Then he sent me some weird pictures... I'm like all man that's Andre Hayworth... this dude been missing for 6 months.Right? So I do all my research …
“Going in Style” (2017) Drama/Comedy Running Time: 97 minutes Written by: Theodore Melfi Directed by: Zach Braff Featuring: Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Alan Arkin, Joey King, Matt Dillon, Christopher Lloyd and Ann-Margret Joe: “These banks practically destroyed this country. They crushed a lot of people's dreams, and nothing ever happened to them. We three old guys, we hit a bank. We get …
“Personal Shopper” (2016) Drama Running Time: 110 minutes Written & Directed by: Olivier Assayas Featuring: Kristen Stewart, Lars Eidinger, Sigrid Bouaziz, Anders Danielsen Lie, Ty Olwin, Hammou Graia, Nora von Waldstatten, Benjamin Biglay, Audrey Bonnet and Pascal Rambert Maureen: “My twin brother, Louis, died here. It's been 95 days. We made this oath. Whoever died first would send the …
“The Fate of the Furious” (2016) Action Running Time: minutes Written by: Chris Morgan Directed by: F. Gary Gray Featuring: Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris Bridges, Nathalie Emmanuel, Kurt Russell, Scott Eastwood, Charlize Theron and Helen Mirren Roman Pearce: “Why are they shooting at me?” Tej Parker: “I don't know. Maybe because you're in a orange Lamborghini.“ Roman Pearce: “Shut …
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“Ghost in the Shell” (2017) Science Fiction/Thriller/Action Running Time: 107 minutes Directed by: Rupert Sanders Featuring: Scarlett Johansson, Takeshi Kitano, Michael Pitt, Pilou Asbæk, Chin Han and Juliette Binoche The Major: "Well, maybe next time you can design me better." The Major: "Everyone around me, they feel connected to something. Connected to something, I'm not." Scarlett Johansson …
“Life" (2017) Sci-Fi/Thriller/Horror Running Time: 103 minutes Directed by: Daniel Espinosa Featuring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rebecca Ferguson and Ryan Reynolds Dominique: “Are you bringing the alien back to earth?” Roy Adams: “No, we’re going to keep it up here where it’s safe.” I don’t normally like reading or hearing other peoples reviews but somehow going into …
“CHiPs" (2017) Comedy/Action Running Time: 101 minutes Directed by: Dax Shepard Featuring: Dax Shepard, Michael Peña, Vincent D'Onofrio, Adam Brody, Rosa Salazar, Vida Guerra, and Kristen Bell Jon Baker: I hope that you’re not praying on girls with low self-esteem. Frank ‘Ponch’ Poncherello: “How are you judging them, like by their hair, like how straight …
"The Lego Batman Movie" (2017) Animated/Action Directed by: Chris McKay Featuring: Will Arnett, Zach Galifianakis, Michael Cera, Rosario Dawson and Ralph Fiennes Alfred Pennyworth: “Were you looking at the old family pictures again?” Batman: “No, I wasn't!” Alfred Pennyworth: “Sir, I have seen you go through similar phases in 2016 and 2012 and 2008 and …
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"Power Rangers" (2017) Sci-Fi/Action Directed by: Dean Israelite Featuring: Dacre Montgomery, Naomi Scott, RJ Cyler, Becky G, Ludi Lin, Bill Hader, Bryan Cranston and Elizabeth Banks Zordon: “The answer to what is happening to you is here. You five are the Power Rangers.” Zack Taylor: “Did I just hear you say we're Power Rangers?” Hart: …
"Trespass Against Us" (2017) Thriller/Drama Directed by: Adam Smith Featuring: Michael Fassbender, Brendan Gleeson, Sean Harris, Lyndsey Marshal, Rory Kinnear, and Killian Scott Colby Cutler: “Blessed are the cracked.” Who is Michael Fassbender, and what does he want to be? These are both good question’s to think about after viewing this movie. He has to …
"Kong: Skull Island" (2017) Action Running Time: 118 minutes Directed by: Jordan Vogt-Roberts Featuring: Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson, John Goodman, Brie Larson, Jing Tian, Toby Kebbell, John Ortiz, Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell, Shea Whigham, Thomas Mann, Terry Notary, and John C. Reilly Hank Marlow: “That’s Kong, he’s king around here. Kong’s a pretty good …
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