Movie Synopsis: Now graduated from college and out in the real world where it takes more than a cappella to get by, the Bellas return in Pitch Perfect 3, the next chapter in the beloved series that has taken in more than $400 million at the global box office. Read more
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Now graduated from college and out in the real world where it takes more than a cappella to get by, the Bellas return in Pitch Perfect 3, the next chapter in the beloved series that has taken in more than $400 million at the global box office.
After the highs of winning the World Championships, the Bellas find themselves split apart and discovering there arenât job prospects for making music with your mouth. But when they get the chance to reunite for an overseas USO tour, this group of awesome nerds will come together to make some music, and some questionable decisions, one last time.
Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Hailee Steinfeld, Brittany Snow, Anna Camp, Hana Mae Lee, Ester Dean, Alexis Knapp, Chrissie Fit, Kelley Jakle, Shelley Regner, Elizabeth Banks and John Michael Higgins all return and are joined by additions including John Lithgow and Ruby Rose. Pitch Perfect 3 is again produced by Paul Brooks of Gold Circle Entertainment and Max Handelman & Elizabeth Banks of Brownstone Productions, and is directed by Trish Sie (Step Up All In).
PITCH PERFECT 3 â In Theaters December 22
Cast:Â Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Hailee Steinfeld, Brittany Snow, Anna Camp, John Lithgow, DJ Khaled, Hana Mae Lee, Ruby Rose, Alexis Knapp, Chrissie Fit, Ester Dean, Shelley Regner, Kelley Jakle with John Michael Higgins and Elizabeth Banks
Directed by:Â Trish Sie
Screenplay by:Â Kay Cannon and Mike White
Story by:Â Kay Cannon and Craig Mazin
Based on the Book by:Â Mickey Rapkin
Produced by: Paul Brooks, Max Handelman, Elizabeth Banks
Executive Producers:Â Jason Moore, Scott Niemeyer, David Nicksay
Coco Movie Review
âCocoâ is a wonderful new movie from some really talented people at Pixar. These are the folk who make the refreshing and creative movies there, not the ones who toil in the Pixar âsequelâ division. This is a bright and colorful celebration of Mexican traditions and culture, especially the âDĂa de los Muertosâ (Day of the Dead). That is when family members who have passed away are remembered, a time when music and rejoicing fills the air.
Young Miguel Rivera (Anthony Gonzalez) is from a poor village, but his family has banished music for generations. Ever since his great-grandmother, named Coco (Ana Ofelia Murguia) had her father disappear into the world of a musician. He left to make a name for himself, but he never returned. MamĂĄ Imelda (Alanna Ubach), who was Cocoâs mother forbade any more music, and instead made shoemaking the family business. Now Coco is very frail and invalid, but she still dreams of her âPapaâ.
Miguel has hidden love of music, and of a long-dead musician named Ernesto de la Cruz (Benjamin Bratt). He was a famous artist who had starred in movies and had many hit songs. But he died young and never knew if he had any family. Miguel thinks that he could be related to de la Cruz and that maybe he could have some of his songwriting talent. Miguel âborrowsâ the famous de la Cruz guitar from the superstarâs shrine.
Miguel finds himself in the Land of the Dead, with all of his dead relatives around him. He must get a blessing from a family member to ever get back to the normal world. And he better hurry, because at sunrise it will be the end of âDĂa de los Muertosâ and Miguel could find himself stuck on the wrong side forever. It is lucky that he also has hus adopted street dog named Dante to guide him in there.
He meets Hector, another deceased musician who claims to know Ernesto de la Cruz, If Hector can bring Miguel to de la Cruz, and perhaps he can get his famous relative to give a blessing and get Miguel back home. But things in the spirit world, as well as in the real world, are not always as they seem. When secrets are revealed and mistaken identities are finally known, then everyone involved can all be at peace.
Every actor doing a voice role has been cast with perfect care. Every major part is played by a Mexican or Hispanic artist. This really adds to the authentic nature of the movie and also shows the respect given to that culture. The design of the movie gets right to the heart of Mexican love of color and vibrant music. Each image is a beautiful nod to the style and classy nature of Hispanic art.
The movie is also available in 3-D, and this does two things. First it does add some depth to the look and feel of the design features, but it can also add a small layer of darkness to a film that should be seen on a large screen and with the brightest image. So it cuts both ways for the 3-D aspect, and is not a required thing to enjoy the movie.
Yes, it must be said that couple of years ago, the movie came out called âThe Book of Lifeâ. This movie also did a terrific job with the similar theme of âDĂa de los Muertosâ. But I would say that âThe Book of Lifeâ hit a home run, but it was an inside-the-park type. âCocoâ, on the other hand, hits a full Grand SlamâŚ
Three Billboards Outside of Ebbing, Missouri – Movie Review
Do not, under any circumstances, miss this movie. Itâs one of the most unique and highly entertaining films of the year. Written and directed by the skilled and very distinguished Martin McDonagh (In Bruges, Seven Psychopaths), whose work never fails to impress, bewilder and engage you, likewise, Three Billboards will surprise you, shock you, delight you as well as alarm you. I donât know what I was expecting going in but what I got was purely visceral and elicited, more than once, a stirring of genuine discomfort for what Mildred (McDormand) was going through.
Important to pull you in, all characters in the film are rich in tone and have strong personalities. From the target of the Billboards, chief of police Willoughby (Harrelson), to his hotheaded underling, Dixon (Rockwell), the players of the narrative are well developed and entrenched within a captivating and engrossing story about despair and hopelessness. The film is beautifully shot with fitting music to accompany the actors who are expertly cast for each role. All things considered, this is easily one of the best films of the year.
A tragedy happened in Ebbing, almost an entire year previous, that changed Mildredâs, an independent and strong divorced mother of two, life forever; her teenage daughter, Angela (Kathryn Newton), was raped and murdered.  In a flashback scene, we learn that Mildred has every reason to feel a little guilty for it happening. Though Mildred has a son to live for, she has been devastated by her loss and refuses to let the police sit and allow her daughterâs death to go unsolved any longer. Fearing theyâre not doing as much as they should and that Angela’s death is turning into a cold case, she rents Three Billboards and posts messages to Chief Willoughby, reminding him that he has an unsolved murder on his hands, lest he had forgotten. In a deep red with black lettering the signs read, âRaped While Dying,â âAnd Still No Arrests?â and âHow Come, Chief Willoughby?â
After the billboards, with their very potent and direct messages of what happened to her daughter and who it is not doing anything about her murder, go up, Mildred draws unwanted attention from everyone in town. She finds that Willoughby has many admirers and that the citizens of Ebbing donât appreciate her attacking and questioning him the way that she has. Itâs at this point we learn more about his current situation and suddenly a suspect list begins to emerge; so do outstanding performances.
Every word McDormandâs Mildred utters is done so with such diligence and precision that the anguish Mildred is suffering through practically assaults you as the characters in the film assault one another. Youâll agree that McDormand will be a strong contender for an Academy Award this year but so might Sam Rockwell be with his turn here as the slightly deranged mamaâs boy of a police officer whoâll stop at nothing to support his boss. With these two actors at the helm, and an almost muted offering by Harrelson who is carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders, youâll not only be happy you saw this movie this weekend but youâll get back in line to watch it again. The end leaves the audience to guess what ultimately happens so what better way to solve a mystery than to watch more closely and research everything once again for anything you may have missed.
UNTITLED DEADPOOL SEQUEL Trailer
UNTITLED DEADPOOL SEQUEL
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SYNOPSIS:
After surviving a near fatal bovine attack, a disfigured cafeteria chef (Wade Wilson) struggles to fulfill his dream of becoming Mayberry’s hottest bartender while also learning to cope with his lost sense of taste. Searching to regain his spice for life, as well as a flux capacitor, Wade must battle ninjas, the yakuza, and a pack of sexually aggressive canines, as he journeys around the world to discover the importance of family, friendship, and flavor – finding a new taste for adventure and earning the coveted coffee mug title of World’s Best Lover.
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In Theaters June 1st 2018
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Daddy’s Home 2
If youâve been burned by a sequel you thought would be amusing and it didnât deliver, donât let that experience keep you away. If you liked Daddyâs Home, be on the lookout for more of the same here. More of the same isnât a bad thing. Itâs the holidayâs and thereâs nothing like a festive holiday comedy to share with the gang, or if your case happens to be that a film gives you a little break from that reality, that works, too.
In the first film, we meet the very epitome of cool, in dad Dusty (Wahlberg), and the easygoing, cordial stepdad to his children by the name of Brad (Ferrell). What unfolds is the story of two dadâs showing the difference in being a more confident and masculine male as opposed to being more modest or in touch with your famine side. The struggle is more within Brad as one might imagine. Immediately upon seeing Dusty, he feels as though he has already lost the fight.
Sara (Cardellini), the childrenâs mother, has learned to cope with them but it wasnât easy at times. Now that itâs Christmas the men, who have worked out a pretty good system themselves, have decided that instead of dividing the children, theyâll have a âtogether Christmas.â This decision is made after young daughter Megan, played by the ever-adorable Scarlett Estevez from TVâs Lucifer, says she doesnât like Christmas because itâs not normal for her as it is for friends who donât have to bounce from house to house.
The holiday also brings visits from grandpaâs Kurt (Gibson) and Jonah (Lithgow), who resemble one another as much as Dusty and Brad do. A suggestion is made to rectify this imbroglio theyâre in by renting a vacation home away from home for a few days. Not only do they all have to continue being nice to one another up close but so do their fathers. For extra kicks, Kurt is negative and seems hellbent on causing problems, starting with asking Dusty how could he stand asking permission from another man to see his own children.
Bradâs father is the complete opposite. He’s supportive of everyone and gets all the love and attention a grandfather could want⌠deservedly so since Kurt isnât the loving sort though Dusty has tried his best.
The family retreat creates many a hysterical scene from the actors, especially little Scarlett who knocks it out of the park whenever she interacts with anyone. This is also when the macho between the four men jettisons to eleven. In the audience, both men and women alike, will chuckle and truly appreciate the humor of a scene involving one of their other daughters âfiddling with the thermostatâ which sends all the men in the house into hysterics. Laughs were plentiful and I heard many an, âIâve been there!â comment from where I was sitting.
John Cena Makes an appearance near the end as another dad. Every time I see him in a comedic role I hope he gets one with of larger significance. However, maybe what makes it so striking is that he says something uncharacteristic of what he looks like and who he seems to be that it wouldnât work, but Iâd sign up to find out. His presence is strong and as the alpha male heâs used very well.
Though Daddyâs Home 2 has its downsides and moments that make you roll your eyes, itâs hard not to enjoy a Sean Anders film, even when he has Lithgow using silly terms such as âbuttquack.â Anders, who wrote Sex Drive, Hot Tub Time Machine and We’re the Millers, knows his way around a joke and how to deliver it. He directed and helped write the first Daddy’s Home and you’ll be glad it stayed in his hands this time around, too. He creates opportunities for the main cast to strut their stuff. He most likely told all involved that they could use his film as a vehicle to frolic, let loose and rejoice. That advice clearly worked from what they showed us in their performances.
Daddy’s Home 2 was quite good comparing it to other comedies this year. I rather liked it. This testosterone-filled comedy is, for the most part, is one to take your family to the movies to see this holiday season. Not only for the comedy but for the reason it shows you how far acting like someone youâre not will end up costing you in the end.
LAST FLAG FLYING Screening in Phoenix Tomorrow!
Find your chance to receive special advance movie screening passes below.Â
Location:
11/9/17
7 PM
Harkins Camelview at Fashion Square
7014 E Camelback Road ANC-03A
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Maybe we should all consider… “DOWNSIZING” – Trailer
DOWNSIZINGÂ
Directed by: Alexander PayneÂ
Starring: Matt Damon, Christoph Waltz, Hong Chau and Kristen WiigÂ
Written by: Alexander Payne & Jim Taylor
Produced by: Mark Johnson, Alexander Payne, Jim TaylorÂ
Downsizing imagines what might happen if, as a solution to over-population, Norwegian scientists discover how to shrink humans to five inches tall and propose a 200-year global transition from big to small. People soon realize how much further money goes in a miniaturized world, and with the promise of a better life, everyman Paul Safranek (Matt Damon) and wife Audrey (Kristen Wiig) decide to abandon their stressed lives in Omaha in order to get small and move to a new downsized community â a choice that triggers life-changing adventures.Â
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In Theaters December 22nd
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Tragedy Girls – Trailer
TRAGEDY GIRLSÂ
Directed by: Tyler MacIntyre
Starring: Craig Robinson, Jack Quaid, Josh Hutcherson, Brianna Hildebrand, Alexandra Shipp, Kevin Durand and Nicky Whelan
Best friends Sadie and McKayla are on a mission to boost their social media fandom as amateur crime reporters hot on the trail of a deranged local serial killer. After they manage to capture the killer and secretly hold him hostage, they realize the best way to get scoops on future victims would be to, you know, murder people themselves. As the @TragedyGirls become an overnight sensation and panic grips their small town, can their friendship survive the strain of national stardom? Will they get caught? Will their accounts get verified? Find out this weekend at a theatre near you!Â
*In Phoenix, check it out at the Harkins Valley Art.
In Theaters October 27th 2017
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Acrimony â Trailer
A faithful wife (OscarÂŽÂ nominee Taraji P. Henson) tired of standing by her devious husband (Lyriq Bent) is enraged when it becomes clear she has been betrayed.
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In Theaters March 30th 2018
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