PETEMSEE IT THIS WEEKEND – 9/22/16
This column will introduce you to the most popular movies that are coming out in theaters this weekend and why you should go see them. Which one will you see?
The Dressmaker
Reasons to see this:
The Dressmaker is about a woman who returns to her small rural town to right some wrongs, as well as transforming the local women with her dresses. Starring in this drama is, Kate Winslet, Liam Hemsworth, Hugo Weaving, Judy Davis, and more. The director and screen writer is Jocelyn Moorhouse, who has directed Proof and How to Make an American Quilt. I guess Moorhouse likes her sewing. Now, make your way to see The Dressmaker.
Goat
Reasons to see this:
Goat tells the story of a 19 year old student, pledging for a fraternity that his brother is a part of. However, the hazing during the pledge is very extreme and may come between the brother’s relationship. The two brothers are played by Ben Schnetzer (Warcraft: The Beginning) and Nick Jonas. Yup, a Jonas brother. James Franco is also in this movie as well as one of the producers. Directing this fraternity drama is Andrew Neel. Neel has directed several shorts and documentaries. If you’re not pledging this weekend, go check out Goat.
The Magnificent Seven
Reasons to see this:
Denzel in a Western? Go to the theater now. Ok, I’ll write a little more. This is a remake from the original 1960 film. The story is about seven gunmen who join forces to help a poor village against thieves. The cast includes, Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke, Vincent D’Onofrio, Byung-hun Lee(I Saw the Devil), Peter Sarsgard, and more. Directing this western is Antoin Fuqua. Fuqua has directed Training Day, Shooter, The Equalizer, Southpaw, and many more. This will be the 3rd film Fuqua and Denzel have worked together. Go see this magnificent movie seven times in the theater.
Storks
Reasons to see this:
This animated feature film is about Storks, who are now delivering packages instead of babies. However, when a baby order comes in, the birds must fix the error by delivering the baby. Lending their voice, we have, Andy Samberg, Jennifer Aniston, Ty Burrell, Kelsey Grammer, Key, and Peele. The two directors on this animated flick are Nicholas Stoller and Doug Sweetland. Stoller is the writer of Storks and has directed Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Get Him to the Greek, Neighbors 1 & 2. Sweetland has animated for Toy Story 1 & 2, A Bug’s Life, Monsters, Inc, Finding Nemo, and The Incredibles. Don’t be a dork, go see Storks this weekend.
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