Movies Opening This Weekend – August 11th, 2017 [videos]

Most of America’s kids are back in school with the exception of those that are waiting for the Labor Day weekend. In the meantime, go out and buy a movie ticket for the best in Hollywood entertainment. This weekend your favorite stars, Kate Beckinsale, Naomi Watts, Katherine Heigl, Jeff Bridges, Woody Harrelson, Pierce Brosnan, Maya Rudolph and Jackie Chan, will all shine on the silver screen. ‘The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature’ is an animation film the whole family will love, while Naomi Watts, Woody Harrelson star in ‘The Glass Castle,’ a deep emotionally entangled film that deals with the troubled family dynamic. Woody Harrelson delivers his best performance in
years.

Our pick of the week is ‘Ingrid Goes West’ a film about an out of control social media stalker who moves to LA to endanger the lives of the rich and famous.

Enjoy the movies this weekend, we always do!

The Trip to Spain (2017)
(NR) 115 min – Drama
Director: Michael Winterbottom
Stars: Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon, Marta Barrio, Claire Keelan

Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan take a road through Spain, and that’s when the fun begins. This British drama is dry, subtle, and dialogue driven to make you smile. [watch trailer]

The Glass Castle (2017)
(PG-13) 127 min – Biography
Director: Destin Daniel Cretton
Stars: Brie Larson, Naomi Watts, Woody Harrelson, Sadie Sink

A young girl grows up in a socially dysfunctional family whose father is a talented artist and drunk. Building the ‘Glass Castle’ seems to be the focal point of the film, with flashbacks of disturbing moments between child and parent. This is not a ‘feel good’ film persay, but will make you wonder about what is most important in a family, and how to find happiness growing up. [watch trailer]

The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature (2017)
(PG) 91 min – Animation
Director: Cal Brunker
Stars: Will Arnett, Katherine Heigl, Maya Rudolph, Jackie Chan

Surly and pals fight ‘city hall’ to prevent the destruction of their charming neighborhood [watch trailer]

Annabelle: Creation (2017)
(R) 109 min – Horror
Director: David F. Sandberg
Stars: Miranda Otto, Stephanie Sigman, Lulu Wilson, Talitha Bateman

A doll maker and wife lose their daughter to death, only to meet Annabelle, the doll maker’s devious creation. Think ‘Chucky’ meets ‘The Amityville Horror,’ and you’ll hit the center of the target with this film. If you love to be frightened, this movie will do the trick. [watch trailer]

Ingrid Goes West (2017)
(R) 97 min – Comedy
Director: Matt Spicer
Stars: Aubrey Plaza, Elizabeth Olsen, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Wyatt Russell

This film will scare anyone who ever wanted to be famous. An emotionally disturbed woman stalks a celebrity hoping to validate her empty life, using social extensions. [watch trailer]

The Only Living Boy in New York (2017)
(R) 88 min – Drama
Director: Marc Webb
Stars: Kate Beckinsale, Jeff Bridges, Pierce Brosnan, Debi Mazar

Pierce Brosnan and Jeff Bridges shine in this romantic drama that will touch the center of your heart. While living alone in New York City, a recent college graduate who is struggling with his girlfriend runs into his father’s mistress, and unintentionally falls in love with her. [watch trailer]

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