What New Movies Come Out Friday, October 31st?
So, what’s coming out on Halloween? Let’s take a look at what is playing this week. There are six movies hitting theaters, with two opening everywhere and four others in limited release.
Opening Nationwide on Friday, October 31st:
Movie: The Haunting of Molly Hartley (PG-13)
Starring: Haley Bennett, Chace Crawford, Shannon Marie Woodward, Jake Weber & Annalynne McCord
Genre: Thriller
Synopsis: There is something evil lurking just underneath the surface at a private school for girls. That evil is after one particular girl, as she is about to turn 18. On that fateful day she will find out what her destiny is and the truth of who she is.
First Thoughts: Could not care less.
Movie: Zack and Miri Make a Porno (R)
Starring: Seth Rogen, Elizabeth Banks, Craig Robinson, Jason Mewes & Jeff Anderson
Genre: Romantic Sex Comedy
Synopsis: Two friends are in debt and venture into the amateur porn business to try and make a few bucks and while doing so realize that they are in love with the other one.
First Thoughts: It’s written and directed by Kevin Smith, so I will probably see it at some point, but not tomorrow.
Movies in Limited Release:
- Eden Lake - Horror movie about a couple on a romantic weekend that run into trouble after confronting a gang of youths.
- The First Basket - About the history of basketball and the origins of what is now the NBA.
- The Other End of the Line - Romantic comedy about a call operator in India who wants to meet in person a businessman she talks to on the phone all the time. So, she comes to America, but when she meets him, she doesn’t let on who she really is.
- Splinter - Creature horror film about a young couple and an escaped convict trapped in a remote gas station.
Changeling expands everywhere this week, which includes now being available here, this is the movie I will be going to see tomorrow. Also, expanding this weekend are RocknRolla and What Just Happened.
For New Movie Friday there are five new movies to choose from this week. They are Changeling, Eden Lake, The Haunting of Molly Hartley, The Other End of the Line, and Zach and Miri Make a Porno. What new movie looks good to you this week
What New Movies Come Out Friday, October 24th?
Well, let’s take a look at what is playing this week. There are 12 movies hitting theaters, with four opening everywhere and eight others in limited release.
Opening Nationwide on Friday, October 24th:
Movie: High School Musical 3: Senior Year (G)
Starring: Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel, Corbin Bleu & Monique Coleman
Genre: Teen Musical Comedy
Synopsis: All your favorite characters from the first two movies are facing their senior year and what that will mean for them as they head off to different colleges. A big spring musical is staged that reflects what has gone on at school and their thoughts on the future.
First Thoughts: Haven’t seen the first two and don’t suspect that I will see this one anytime soon.
Movie: Pride and Glory (R)
Starring: Edward Norton, Colin Farrell, Jon Voight, Noah Emmerich & Jennifer Ehle
Genre: Family Police Drama
Synopsis: The story takes place in the New York City Police Department, as a multi-generational family of cops deals with a an internal investigation. It pits one brother against another, as it looks like one of two brothers may be involved in a huge incident that could make the police look really bad. The other brother is put in charge of the investigation.
First Thoughts: The cast is excellent and the previews look really good. This is the movie I am planning on seeing tomorrow.
Movie: Saw V (R)
Starring: Tobin Bell, Julie Benz, Meagan Good, Costas Mandylor & Scott Patterson
Genre: Horror
Synopsis: It seems that loose ends must be tied up when his secret is threatened.
First Thoughts: Haven’t seen the first four and don’t plan on seeing this one anytime soon.
Movie: Tim Burton’s The Night Before Christmas in Disney Digital 3D (PG-13)
Genre: Animated Fantasy
Synopsis: Follow Jack Skellington on his quest to takeover Christmas in 3D.
First Thoughts: Never cared all that much for the original, so seeing it in 3D isn’t really all that appealing.
Movies in Limited Release:
- Changeling - Clint Eastwood film starring Angelina Jolie that is based on the true story of a boy that went missing in 1928 Los Angeles and the mother’s quest to have him returned.
- Fear(s) of the Dark - Supernatural creature film that has six creepy tales by six world renowned comic and graphic artists.
- I’ve Loved You So Long - A psychological family drama about a woman that gets out of jail after many years and tries to reunite with her sister.
- Let the Right One In - Swedish horror film with English subtitles.
- Passengers - A thriller starring Anne Hathaway (Get Smart) as a therapist that is counseling the survivors of a plane crash and falls for one of them and then the rest of them start disappearing, so she vows to find out why.
- Roadside Romeo - Foreign animated comedy about a dog that lived the pampered life until being left by his owners when they move. He must learn to live on the streets.
- Synecdoche, New York - Drama about a small theater director that is about to lose it, so he decides to create a growing work of art that reflects the real world by getting a group of actors together in a big warehouse.
- The Universe of Keith Haring - Biography of Keith Haring.
For New Movie Friday there are five new movies to choose from this week. They are High School Musical 3: Senior Year, Passengers, Pride and Glory, Saw V, and Tim Burton’s The Night Before Christmas in Disney Digital 3D. What new movie looks good to you this week?
What New Movies Come Out Friday, October 17th?
Well, let’s take a look at what is playing this week. There are eight movies hitting theaters, with four opening everywhere and four others are in limited release.
Opening Nationwide on Friday, October 17th:
Movie: Max Payne (R)
Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, Chris O’Donnell, Beau Bridges & Ludacris
Genre: Action Thriller
Synopsis: A cop that does things his own way ends up in a battle of supernatural proportions after heading into the dark underworld to find those responsible for killing his family and partner. Based on the video game.
First Thoughts: Hoping this turns out to be at least as good as Hitman from last year.
Movie: The Secret Life of Bees (PG-13)
Starring: Dakota Fanning, Jennifer Hudson, Queen Latifah, Sophie Okonedo, Alicia Keys & Paul Bettany
Genre: Period Coming-of-Age Drama
Synopsis: A 14-year-old girl haunted by the memories of her dead mother runs away with a friend to the small South Carolina town that may hold the key to her mother’s past. While there, three sisters that teach her about beekeeping and other things take her in.
First Thoughts: The best family option this weekend, unless you are really hankering for some talking dogs again.
Movie: Sex Drive (R)
Starring: Josh Zuckerman, Clark Duke, Amanda Crew, James Marsden & Seth Green
Genre: Teen Sex Comedy
Synopsis: An 18-year-old head cross country with two of his friends to lose his virginity to a hot girl he met online. The trip gets out of hand, but they learn lessons from all the misadventures. He takes his brother’s vintage Pontiac GTO to do so.
First Thoughts: Trying for another Superbad.
Movie: W. (PG-13)
Starring: Josh Brolin, Elizabeth Banks, James Cromwell, Ellen Burstyn, Thandie Newton & Richard Dreyfuss
Genre: Drama
Synopsis: The story of George W. Bush as told by Oliver Stone.
First Thoughts: The clips look so over the top that I don’t really see myself seeing this anytime soon. Probably when it hits the premium cable outlets someday.
Movies in Limited Release:
- The Elephant King - A family drama about a woman that sends her young son to Thailand to bring back her older son to face charges in the US.
- Morning Light - Documentary about 15 young men and women who trained for six months to race in a big yacht race.
- Tru Loved - Comedy drama about a young woman with two mothers that moves to a small town and has to deal with homophobia.
- What Just Happened - Comedy starring Robert De Niro as a Hollywood guy that is over his head with two ex-wives and a movie project that isn’t going well.
For New Movie Friday there are six new movies to choose from this week. They are Max Payne, Morning Light, The Secret Life of Bees, Sex Drive, W., and What Just Happened. What new movie looks good to you this week?
What New Movies Come Out Friday, October 10th?
I ended up seeing Appaloosa last week, as it had expanded to be showing in this area. Was disappointed, as it was nowhere near as good as advertised. Wish I had gone and saw Nick & Norah’s Infinite Play List like I was originally planning on.
Well, let’s take a look at what is playing this week. There are 14 movies hitting theaters, with four opening everywhere and 10 others in limited release.
Opening Nationwide on Friday, October 10th:
Movie: Body of Lies (R)
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe, Mark Strong, Golshifteh Farahani & Oscar Isaac
Genre: Political Action Thriller
Synopsis: CIA operative thinks he has uncovered a major lead on a terrorist leader that may be operating out of Jordan. He comes up with a plan to get inside the terrorist network, but has to work with a veteran CIA agent and the head of Jordanian intelligence. He doesn’t know how much he can trust either of them. It is based on Washington Post columnist David Ignatius’ novel.
First Thoughts: It’s got DeCaprio and Crowe and political thrillers like these always interest me. It’s going to be a tough choice between this and The Express.
Movie: City of Ember (PG)
Starring: Bill Murray, Saoirse Ronan, Harry Treadaway, Tim Robbins & Martin Landau
Genre: Adventure Family Fantasy
Synopsis: The City of Ember has been powered by a powerful generator, but it is starting to fail. The once beautifully bright world may soon be no more. Two teenagers set out to find the answers to how this city came about and get the citizens out before it is too late.
First Thoughts: Doesn’t interest me, but if you’ve got kids, it may be worth checking out.
Movie: The Express (R)
Starring: Rob Brown, Dennis Quaid, Omar Benson Miller, Darrin Dewitt Henson & Charles S. Dutton
Genre: Biographical Sports Drama
Synopsis: The story of Ernie Davis, who was born into poverty and overcame many obstacles to play football at Syracuse University. His coach was Ben Schwartzwalder and under his tutelage, Davis became one of the best players on the team and surpassed the achievements of the great Jim Brown. He was the first black player to win a Heisman Trophy.
First Thoughts: Who doesn’t love a good sports movie? It is such a tough choice for me between this and Body of Lies.
Movie: Quarantine (R)
Starring: Columbus Short, Jay Hernandez, Johnathon Schaech, Jennifer Carpenter & Steve Harris
Genre: Horror
Synopsis: A reporter and her cameraman are following the night shift at a LA Fire Station. They head out on a call to an apartment building. Screams are coming from the building and the police are already on scene. It seems that someone living there has been infected by something. The residents are trying to escape along with the news crew, but they get trapped inside when the CDC quarantines the facility. They are cutoff from everything. There is no phones, power, TV, etc. When the quarantine is revoked, the only thing they find is the videotape left behind by the news crew.
First Thoughts: Horror movies are just not my thing, but even if they were, this one looks pretty dumb.
Movies in Limited Release:
- Ashes of Time Redux - Foreign action adventure with subtitles.
- Breakfast With Scot - Drama starring Tom Cavanagh (TV’s Ed) about a guy living off being a former hockey player as a sports commentator whose partner announces they are taking in a young boy, which turns his life upside down.
- Choose Connor - Political drama about exploiting a young child for political gain.
- Fraude: Mexico 2006 - Documentary about the 2006 presidential elections in Mexico.
- Happy-Go-Lucky - Comedy drama about a London school teacher that doesn’t let things get her down.
- Ice Blues: A Donald Strachey Mystery - Suspense thriller.
- Lola Montes - Biographical period drama about the king of Bavaria in the 19th century.
- Lower Learning - Comedy about an elementary school that has left everyone behind. When the school is about to be closed, a teacher and the person in charge of the closure hatch a plan to save the school.
- RocknRolla - Action caper comedy revolving around a crooked land deal the everyone wants in on.
- Saving Marriage - Documentary.
For New Movie Friday there are four new movies to choose from this week. They are Body of Lies, City of Ember, The Express, and Quarantine. What new movie looks good to you this week?
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