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PETEMSEE IT THIS WEEKEND – 6/29/17

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This column will introduce you to the most popular movies that are coming out in theaters this weekend.

What movie will you see?

Baby Driver

That’s right baby!!!  Baby Driver is about Baby, a young getaway driver, who unwillingly takes part in a heist for a crime boss.  Baby needs the music on his iPod to help him focus and concentrate on his driving.  Music will play a huge part in this movie.  Starring in this action crime flick are Ansel Elgort (The Fault in Our Stars), Jon Bernthal, Jon Hamm, Eliza González, Kevin Spacey, Jamie Foxx, and more.  This is Edgar Wright’s 5th directorial film.  His other films include The Cornetto trilogy and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.  Don’t be a baby, go see this flick in theaters this weekend.

The Beguiled

During the Civil War, a wounded soldier finds his way to an all girl’s school in Virginia.  While he’s there, sexual tension and rivalries take over the house.  Starring in this period piece remake from 1971 are Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman, Kirsten Dunst, Elle Fanning, and more.  I feel like Elle is getting way more work than Dakota.  Anyway, Sofia Coppola co-writes and directs this film.  Coppola’s last four films are A Very Murray Christmas, The Bling Ring, Somewhere, and Marie Antionette.  Do you love period pieces?  Then check this one out.

The Big Sick

The Big Sick tells the story of a young couple and the way they deal with their cultural differences.  Starring in this romantic comedy are Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano, and more.  Michael Showalter of Wet Hot American Summer fame directs this flick, while Kumail Nanjiani and his wife Emily V. Gordon are the writers.  Showalter has directed Hello, My Name is Doris (2015), starring Sally Field.  Are you sick of summer blockbusters?  Then check out The Big Sick.

Despicable Me 3

I am Gru.  Gru is back in the third installment of the Despicable franchise.  This time Gru meets his long-lost brother Dru, who is more cheerful and successful in life.  However, Dru wants to join Gru for one last heist.  What will Gru do?  Lending their voices for part 3 are Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Trey Parker, Miranda Cosgrove, Steve Coogan, Julie Andrews, and more.  There are 3 directors on this animated feature: Eric Guillon, Kyle Balda, and Pierre Coffin.  Balda directed Minions, while Coffin directed Despicable Me 1,2, and Minions.  Don’t be despicable, go to the theater.

The House

The House tells the story of a couple who start an illegal casino in their house after they spent their daughters college funds.  Starring in this comedy are Will Ferrell, Amy Poehler, Jason Mantzoukas, Nick Kroll, Rob Huebel, and more.  Andrew Jay Cohen is the co-writer and director of this flick. This is Cohen’s first directorial/theatrical release, however, Cohen has written screenplays for Neighbors, 1 and 2, and Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates.  Now get out of the house this weekend and check out The House.

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PETEMSEE IT THIS WEEKEND – 3/16/17

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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?

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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