THE BUZZ: Two years after Whiplash Damien Chazelle returns with another Oscar candidate that has transfixed nearly every audience it has performed for, and we admit it’s sweet to see people so charmed by a modern-day Los Angeles romance. Since you really can’t say “Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling have never been better,” it might be more grounded to say that their work here will go down as some of the finest work of their respective careers. Since Hollywood tends to love to celebrate itself, it might be tough to top this in the Best Picture race, but more than anything we’re looking forward to watching more and more audiences fall in love with a mix of classic and contemporary filmmaking.
When his uptight CEO sister threatens to shut down his branch, the branch manager throws an epic Christmas party in order to land a big client and save the day, but the party gets way out of hand…
THE BUZZ: A welcome theme of putting people over profits and the dynamic between this stacked cast help make Office Christmas Party a well-timed holiday comedy that serves as a perfect 90-minute distraction from anything that might be ailing you. The couple gross-out gags are rather memorable, but we’d love to see a movie that allows people like T.J. Miller and Kate McKinnon to fully let loose and get as weird as possible.
Set in Paris, Befikre is a free spirited, contemporary love story of Dharam and Shyra, who find love in an impulsive, engaging series of experiences. Doused in the spirit of Paris, it celebrates love- sensual, carefree and focused on living life to the fullest.
THE BUZZ: After Rab ne Bana Di Jodi, Aditya Chopra is back in the director’s seat with Befikre. Set in Paris, Befikre! looks at modern-day lovers, Dharam and Shayra, who live life to the fullest. Chopra has reinvented his filmmaking technique for the movie and says that Befikre! is a contemporary take on Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. This movie perfect for audiences that are looking for a light-hearted comedy about relationships today.
THE BUZZ: Despite an early reveal about how the story might unfurl, it’s a thrill to watch Jessica Chastain ice out her enemies and allies alike as she single handedly looks to take down an entrenched political system. And with only a few key scenes, Alison Pill turns in quite a performance as well.
What we know today about many famous musicians, politicians, and actresses is due to the famous work of photographer Harry Benson. He captured vibrant and intimate photos of the most famous band in history;The Beatles. His extensive portfolio grew to include iconic photos of Muhammad Ali, Michael Jackson, and Dr. Martin Luther King. His wide-ranging work has appeared in publications including Life, Vanity Fair and The New Yorker. Benson, now 86, is still taking photos and has no intentions of stopping.
THE BUZZ: If there was a larger-than-life public figure or unforgettable cultural event from the last half century, chances are photographer Harry Benson captured it with an image you find familiar. I’m looking forward to learning more about a man whose eyes and empathy for his subjects have influenced our memories. – Bret
In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by Maui reaches an impetuous Chieftain’s daughter’s island, she answers the Ocean’s call to seek out the demigod to set things right.
The adventures of writer Newt Scamander in New York’s secret community of witches and wizards seventy years before Harry Potter reads his book in school.
In 1942, an intelligence officer in North Africa encounters a female French Resistance fighter on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. When they reunite in London, their relationship is tested by the pressures of war.
WWII American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, who served during the Battle of Okinawa, refuses to kill people, and becomes the first man in American history to receive the Medal of Honor without firing a shot.
Fueled by cheap whiskey, greed and hatred, Willie teams up once again with his angry little sidekick, Marcus, to knock off a Chicago charity on Christmas Eve.
A scientist with the ability to enter the subconscious minds of the possessed must save a young boy from the grips of a demon with powers never seen before, while facing the horrors of his past.
Opening This Week – December 9
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Opening This Week – December 9
La La Land (2016) – [Limited]
Director:
Damien Chazelle
Stars:
Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Rosemarie DeWitt, J.K. Simmons
THE BUZZ: Two years after Whiplash Damien Chazelle returns with another Oscar candidate that has transfixed nearly every audience it has performed for, and we admit it’s sweet to see people so charmed by a modern-day Los Angeles romance. Since you really can’t say “Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling have never been better,” it might be more grounded to say that their work here will go down as some of the finest work of their respective careers. Since Hollywood tends to love to celebrate itself, it might be tough to top this in the Best Picture race, but more than anything we’re looking forward to watching more and more audiences fall in love with a mix of classic and contemporary filmmaking.
Office Christmas Party (2016)
Directors:
Josh Gordon | Will Speck
Stars:
Jason Bateman, Olivia Munn, T.J. Miller, Jennifer Aniston
THE BUZZ: A welcome theme of putting people over profits and the dynamic between this stacked cast help make Office Christmas Party a well-timed holiday comedy that serves as a perfect 90-minute distraction from anything that might be ailing you. The couple gross-out gags are rather memorable, but we’d love to see a movie that allows people like T.J. Miller and Kate McKinnon to fully let loose and get as weird as possible.
Befikre (2016)
Director:
Aditya Chopra
Stars:
Vaani Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Elisa Bachir Bey, Julie Ordon
THE BUZZ: After Rab ne Bana Di Jodi, Aditya Chopra is back in the director’s seat with Befikre. Set in Paris, Befikre! looks at modern-day lovers, Dharam and Shayra, who live life to the fullest. Chopra has reinvented his filmmaking technique for the movie and says that Befikre! is a contemporary take on Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. This movie perfect for audiences that are looking for a light-hearted comedy about relationships today.
Miss Sloane (2016) – [Nationwide Expansion]
Director:
John Madden
Stars:
Jessica Chastain, Mark Strong, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Michael Stuhlbarg
THE BUZZ: Despite an early reveal about how the story might unfurl, it’s a thrill to watch Jessica Chastain ice out her enemies and allies alike as she single handedly looks to take down an entrenched political system. And with only a few key scenes, Alison Pill turns in quite a performance as well.
Harry Benson: Shoot First (2016) – [Limited]
Directors:
Justin Bare | Matthew Miele
Stars:
Harry Benson, Alec Baldwin, Gigi Benson, Wendy Benson-Landes
THE BUZZ: If there was a larger-than-life public figure or unforgettable cultural event from the last half century, chances are photographer Harry Benson captured it with an image you find familiar. I’m looking forward to learning more about a man whose eyes and empathy for his subjects have influenced our memories. – Bret
In Theaters Now – Box Office Top Ten
Moana (2016)
Directors:
Ron Clements | Don Hall | John Musker | Chris Williams
Stars:
Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Rachel House, Temuera Morrison
Box Office:
Weekend: $56.63M, Gross: $123.38M
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)
Director:
David Yates
Stars:
Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Alison Sudol, Dan Fogler
Box Office:
Weekend: $74.40M, Gross: $186.14M
Arrival (2016)
Director:
Denis Villeneuve
Stars:
Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker, Michael Stuhlbarg
Box Office:
Weekend: $24.00M, Gross: $74.57M
Allied (2016)
Director:
Robert Zemeckis
Stars:
Brad Pitt, Marion Cotillard, Jared Harris, Vincent Ebrahim
Box Office:
Weekend: $12.70M, Gross: $30.45M
Doctor Strange (2016)
Director:
Scott Derrickson
Stars:
Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Benedict Wong
Box Office:
Weekend: $85.06M, Gross: $216.72M
Trolls (2016)
Directors:
Walt Dohrn | Mike Mitchell
Stars:
Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Zooey Deschanel, Christopher Mintz-Plasse
Box Office:
Weekend: $46.58M, Gross: $141.97M
Hacksaw Ridge (2016)
Director:
Mel Gibson
Stars:
Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington, Luke Bracey, Teresa Palmer
Box Office:
Weekend: $15.19M, Gross: $57.97M
Bad Santa 2 (2016)
Director:
Mark Waters
Stars:
Billy Bob Thornton, Kathy Bates, Tony Cox, Christina Hendricks
Box Office:
Weekend: $6.18M, Gross: $15.03M
Incarnate (2016)
Director:
Brad Peyton
Stars:
Carice van Houten, Aaron Eckhart, David Mazouz, Catalina Sandino Moreno
Box Office:
Weekend: $2.53M, Gross: $2.89M
Almost Christmas (2016)
Director:
David E. Talbert
Stars:
Kimberly Elise, Omar Epps, Danny Glover, Mo’Nique
Box Office:
Weekend: $15.56M, Gross: $38.56M
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