This week we’re continuing our series of “Does It Hold Up?” What does that mean? Well we’re watching movies that the three of us (Jack, Alyx and StepChad haven’t seen in a long time) and asking the question of whether or not they still hold up today. Last week, we covered The Wild Bunch.
This week we’re revisiting the 1998 poker film Rounders. One of Matt Damon’s early (and more notable) starring roles, the film features a who’s-who of acting talent, is regularly cited as one of (if not THE) greatest film about poker, and it features one of the best John Malkovich performances of all time. Does it hold up? Find out for yourself.
This column will introduce you to the most popular movies that are coming out in theaters this weekend.
What movie will you see?
Close Encounters of the Third Kind (re-release)
In celebration for its 40th anniversary, Close Encounters of the Third Kind will abduct theaters for 1 week only and play it in 4K restoration and directors cut. Richard Dreyfus, Melinda Dillon, and Bob Balaban star is this sci-fi flick. The great Steven Spielberg directed this one, as we all know. Spielberg’s next directorial features are Ready Player One, The Post (starring Tom Hanks), and an Untitled Indiana Jones Project. Must not forget about the animated Spielberg’s Closet, brought to you by Binge Media. Now, go check out Close Encounters of the 4Kind this weekend.
Tulip Fever
Tulip Fever tells the story of a 17th Century artist who falls in love with a young married woman while he’s ordered to paint her portrait. Starring in this romance drama are Alicia Vikander, Dane DeHann (Chronicle), Cara Delevingne (Suicide Squad), Zach Galifianakis, Christoph Waltz, Judi Dench, and more. Directing this period piece flick is Justin Chadwick. Chadwick has directed The Other Boleyn Girl, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, and more. I got a fever, and the only prescription is more cowb….Tulip Fever.
Unlocked
A CIA interrogator must stop a biological terrorist attack in the UK, however, there are some twisty turnys along the way. Noomi Rapace stars, while the rest of the cast includes, Orlando Bloom, Toni Collette, Michael Douglas, John Malkovich, and more. Great cast. Michael Apted is the director of this action drama. Apted has directed The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, The World Is Not Enough, Gorky Park, and more. Go Unlock your car, and hit the road to a theater near you.
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?
Deepwater Horizon
Reasons to see this:
This true story takes place on a drilling rig in the ocean, that causes the worst oil spill in U.S. history. Starring in this “dramaction” flick is Marky Mark Wahlberg, Kurt Russell, Kate Hudson, Dylan O’Brien, Ethan Suplee, John Malkovich Malkovich Malkovich, and more. Peter Berg is the director of this picture. His last 4 directorial feature films are, The Kingdom, Hancock, Battleship (go search out this review from the boys 5/29/12 – old site), and Lone Survivor. Be loyal and see this oil disaster movie.
Masterminds
Reasons to see this:
Masterminds has been trying to set on a release date for quite some time. This film was supposed to be released August 19, 2015 and then October 9th 2015. Then it was pushed back again due to financial issues. Anyway, this film, based on a true story, is about a night guard who plans the biggest bank heist in U.S history. A lot of history this weekend. This cast is chock full of comedic actors; here we go, Kate McKinnon, Kristen Wiig, Jason “Wilde” Sudeikis, Owen Wilson, Leslie Jones, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Ken Marino, and more. Jared Hess emerges as director for this comedy. Hess has directed, Napoleon Dynamite, Nacho Libre, Gentlemen Broncos, and Don Verdean. Be a mastermind and plan your trip to the theater.
Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children
Reasons to see this:
Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children is about a young boy who finds clues that lead him to Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. However, this boy and the children at the home have special and unique powers. Sounds like X-Men. Anyway, Eva Green plays Miss Peregrine, while the other cast includes, Asa Butterfield, Samuel L. Jackson, Judi Dench, Allison Janney, Chris O’Dowd, and more. Tim Burton is back in the director chair. His last 4 directorial films are, Alice in Wonderland, Dark Shadows (another great review from the infamous mushroom Battleship night), Frankenweenie, and Big Eyes. It is also announced that he will direct Beetlejuice 2. We’ll see. Go see this Peculiar movie this weekend.
