October has arrived with a lot of Oscar bait in toe Bridge of Spies, Burnt, The Martian, Truth, Steve Jobs and the long time coming Jem and The Holograms. Also opening this month Beast of No Nation, Netflix first original film will have its theatrical release the same day that it debuts worldwide on Netflix. So whether you choose to checkout that indie movie you’ve heard so much about, or the latest big studio release, don’t forget to click on the movie title below to view the trailer. We want to make sure you know what you are getting into before you head to the theater.
October 9
Pan
Stars: Levi Miller, Hugh Jackman, Garrett Hedlund
Directed By: Joe Wright
Synopsis: 12-year-old orphan Peter is spirited away to the magical world of Neverland, where he finds both fun and dangers, and ultimately discovers his destiny — to become the hero who will be forever known as Peter Pan.
Our Two Cents: I’m a little scared of Pan but I’m always willing for Joe Wright.
Steve Jobs
Stars: Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet, Seth Rogen |
Directed By: Danny Boyle
Synopsis: Set backstage at three iconic product launches and ending in 1998 with the unveiling of the iMac, Steve Jobs takes us behind the scenes of the digital revolution to paint a portrait of the man at its epicenter.
Our Two Cents: Fassbender, Boyle and Sorkin, need I say more?
Hell and Back (Limited)
Stars: Nick Swardson, Mila Kunis, Bob Odenkirk
Directed By: Tom Gianas, Ross Shuman
Synopsis: Two best friends set out to rescue their pal after he’s accidentally dragged to hell.
Our Two Cents:
Knock Knock (Limited)
Stars: Keanu Reeves, Lorenza Izzo, Ana de Armas
Directed By: Eli Roth
Synopsis: When a devoted husband and father is left home alone for the weekend, two stranded young women unexpectedly knock on his door for help. What starts out as a kind gesture results in a dangerous seduction and a deadly game of cat and mouse.
Our Two Cents: Looks like fun dark farse.
Trash (Limited)
Stars: Wagner Moura, Rooney Mara, Martin Sheen
Directed By: Stephen Daldry, Christian Duurvoort
Synopsis: Set in Brazil, three kids who make a discovery in a garbage dump soon find themselves running from the cops and trying to right a terrible wrong.
Our Two Cents: Comes off as an engaging drama.
Victoria (Limited)
Stars: Laia Costa, Frederick Lau, Franz Rogowski |
Directed By: Sebastian Schipper
Synopsis: A movie shot in a single take about Victoria, a runaway party girl, who’s asked by three friendly men to join them as they hit the town. Their wild night of partying turns into a bank robbery.
Our Two Cents: A dazzling visual event.