PETEMSEE IT THIS WEEKEND – 3/16/17

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.

What movie will you see this weekend?

Beauty and the Beast

Reasons to see this:

Inspired by Disney’s 1991 animated film, this live-action adaptation tells the story of a young woman and a cursed prince who fall in love.  Starring in this magical fantasy musical are Emma Watson, Dan Stevens (The Guest), Luke Evans (Dracula Untold), Josh Gad, Kevin Kline, Ewan McGregor, Ian McKellen, Emma Thompson, and more.  Bill Condon is the director of this film.  Condon has directed The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 & 2, The Fifth Estate, and Mr. Holmes.  Now, go be a guest at a theater this weekend.

The Belko Experiment

Reasons to see this:

80 Americans are locked in their high-rise office and are forced by an unknown (unknown cawwwllllaaa) voice to participate in a deadly game.  Starring in this horror thriller are John Gallagher Jr. (10 Cloverfield Lane), Tony Goldwyn (Ghost), Adria Arjona (Emerald City), John C. McGinley (Scrubs), Melonie Diaz (Fruitvale Station), Sean Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy), and more.  Greg McLean directs this hellish office space.  Mclean has directed Wolf Creek 1 & 2 and The Darkness.  James Gunn penned the script for this flick.  Now Belko to the theater this weekend.

Song To Song

Reasons to see this:

Song To Song is about two intersecting love triangles, set within the music scene in Austin, Texas.  Starring in this dramatic romance film are Ryan Gosling, Natalie Portman, Michael Fassbender, Rooney Mara, Cate Blanchett, Val KIlmer (whoa, where has he been?), Benicio Del Toro, Holly Hunter, and more.  Terrence Malick is the writer and director of this flick.  Malick has written and directed The Thin Red Line ,The New World, and The Tree of Life.  Need more Gos set in a music setting?  Then check out Song To Song this weekend.

T2 Trainspotting

Reason to see this:

Trainspotting 2.  After 20 years, Mark Renton reunites with his friends Sick Boy, Spud, and Begbie.  Ewan McGregor, Roger Carlyle, Johnny Lee Miller, and Ewen Bremmer all return for the sequel.  Even Danny Boyle is back in the director’s chair.  John Hodge who penned the first script is also back to write this one.  Catch a train to the theater this weekend.

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