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PETEMSEE IT THIS WEEKEND – 3/2/17

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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?

Logan

Reasons to see this:

Nope.  This is not about the great Logan James that we know and love.  This is about the Wolverine, that we know and love.  Logan takes place in the near future, where he must care for Professor X while saving a young mutant from evil forces.  Sounds like he has his claws full.  Ba-dum-tss.  Starring in this comic book action flick are Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Stephen Merchant, Doris Morgado (2 Guns), Dafne Keen, and more.  James Mangold is the director of this flick.  Mangold’s last four directorial films were Knight and Day, 3:10 to Yuma, Walk the Line, and Identity.  Now go ask Logan if he wants to see Logan this weekend.

The Shack

Reasons to see this

Drink every time you read “the shack”.   The Shack is about a grieving man who receives an invitation to meet with God at a place called The Shack.  Starring in The Shack are Sam Worthington, Octavia Spencer, Tim McGraw (who wrote a song for The Shack soundtrack, Radha Mitchell (Silent Hill), and more.  The director of The Shack is Stuart Hazeldine.  Hazeldine wrote and directed the movie Exam.  Don’t shack up in your place this weekend.  Get out to the theater to see…..The Shack.

Table 19

Reasons to see this:

An ex-maid of honor attends a wedding, even after being dumped by the best man.  However, she is seated with random guests at Table 19.  Starring in this dramedy are Anna Kendrick, Lisa Kudrow, Amanda Crew (Silicon Valley), Stephen Merchant, Craig Robinson, Tony Revolori (The PROTEJAAAY from The Grand “Pudabest” Hotel), and more.  Jeffrey Blitz is the director of this wedding flick.  Blitz has directed episodes of The Office (US), Rocket Science, and the documentary Spellbound.  Not invited to any weddings this weekend?  Then go see Table 19 in theaters.

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Review: Rapture Palooza

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Review: Rapture-Palooza

By Steve Wood 

So what happens when the rapture actually comes? All of the church-goers and goody two shoes are lifted off to heaven, while the degenerates, blasphemers and the like are sentenced to Hell on Earth for the rest of their lives.

Lindsey (Ana Kendrick) and her boyfriend Ben (John Francis Daley) are enjoying a night out at the local bowling alley, when without notice, half the people in the place vanish and only their clothes remain. Soon after, the locusts show up, the skies rain blood, the crows spout obscenities, and demons walk the Earth, who eventually get bored and turn into potheads.

The Anti-Christ shall cometh, and he shall reside in Seattle, and be played by Craig Robinson. After coming into power, he insists on being called “The Beast”.

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Written by Chris Matheson, who wrote both Bill and Ted films came up with something hilarious here, and the cast was perfect.  Besides Kendrick and Robinson, we have Rob Corddry, Thomas Lennon, Rob Huebel, Paul Scheer, Tyler Labine, Ana Gasteyer, and Ken Jeong, and they all shine.

Robinson’s Beast is portrayed closer to a mafia boss or kingpin rather than concentrated evil, but it’s alright, because he’s damn hilarious. The shit that comes out of his mouth is some of the dirtiest I’ve heard outside of a Kevin Smith movie, all while playing it completely straight. He may be the ruler of Hell on Earth, but all he seems to want is to get laid.

The highlight of the film has to be the battle between God and Satan, which isn’t as “biblical” in scale as you might think, and the battle starts with one of the best lines in the film; “You laser beamed Jesus.”

I would highly recommend this film if you’re fans of Kevin Smith’s humor from 15-20 years ago (holy shit it’s hard to believe it was that long ago), or if you’re into the obscenity filled, overtly dirty comedies of more recent. The satire is very thick here, but there isn’t an underlying message being forced down your throat, so I love that.

7/10