Movies Opening This Weekend – September 16th, – 2016 [videos]

Every now and then Hollywood outdoes itself by releasing incredible movies in one big BOOM, and this weekend is the perfect example. We’ve never seen so many Oscar worthy films released at one time, so be sure to make time to check out the latest movies. James Caan makes a triumphant return to the silver screen this weekend, as does Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Shailene Woodley in the movie ‘Snowden.’

Hollywood actress icons Jessica Lange, Renée Zellweger, Demi Moore and Shirley MacLaine remind movie goes that they can still deliver the goods with stellar performances, while director Ron Howard brings the Beatles back to life. There may not be another weekend of ‘must see’ films such as this weekend, so get a babysitter or bring the whole family to the movies this weekend.

Enjoy the movies this weekend – I always do!

The Good Neighbor (2016)
(NR) Thriller
Director: Kasra Farahani
Stars: James Caan, Logan Miller, Keir Gilchrist, Laura Innes

It’s a familiar storyline; a couple of devious high school kids decide to haunt a neighbor, not knowing that they have bitten off more than they could chew. [watch trailer

Silicon Cowboys (2016)
(NR) 77 min – Documentary
Director: Jason Cohen

What it must have been like in the early 80s, competing with ‘Big Blue,’ IBM? This real life documentary pulls back the curtains on the birth and eventual demise of the Compaq portable computer. You will love this film, and get a genuine understanding of the early battles within the computer wars. [watch trailer

Miss Stevens (2016)
(NR) 87 min – Comedy
Director: Julia Hart
Stars: Lily Rabe, Lili Reinhart, Oscar Nuñez, Rob Huebel

An average teacher chaperones a class of high school students to a drama competition, and comedy ensues.[watch trailer]

Blair Witch (2016)
(R) 89 min – Horror | Thriller
Director: Adam Wingard
Stars: James Allen McCune, Callie Hernandez, Corbin Reid, Brandon Scott

Do you remember the ground breaking ‘Blair Witch Project’ film? This film picks up where that film leaves off, filled with demons in the woods. Be prepared to be frightened and entertained at the same time. [watch trailer]

Snowden (2016)
(R) 134 min – Biography
Director: Oliver Stone
Stars: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Shailene Woodley, Melissa Leo, Zachary Quin

Real life NSA employee Edward Snowden, who now lives in captivity due to his stealing millions of sensitive classified materials, explodes on the silver screen this weekend. You may have wondered how he did it, for what purpose, and how his life changed forever; Joseph Gordon-Levitt is fabulous in this film. [watch trailer]

Hillsong: Let Hope Rise (2016)
(PG) 103 min – Documentary/ Family
Director: Michael John Warren

The real life Australian Christian based band ‘Hillsong UNITED’ begins as a simple group of singers, only to become a movement. This movie chronicles the early beginnings of this devout ensemble, to its rise to prominence as a worldly church whose songs are sung by more than 50 million people worldwide. [watch trailer]

Bridget Jones’s Baby (2016)
(R) 122 min – Comedy
Director: Sharon Maguire
Stars: Renée Zellweger, Gemma Jones, Jim Broadbent, Sally Phillips

Here’s the latest installment of the comedic stylings of British publishing executive Bridget Jones, as she enters her 40s. You will love Renée Zellweger in this film. [watch trailer]

Wild Oats (2016)
(PG-13) Action
Director: Andy Tennant
Stars: Jessica Lange, Demi Moore, Shirley MacLaine, Billy Connolly

Shirley McClain loses her husband and receives a check from the insurance company. The problem is that instead of the check being written for $15 thousand dollars, it mistakenly written for $15 MILLION!!! As the check surprisingly clears, she and her best friend (Jessica Lange) decide to have the adventure of a lifetime. Think of a safe ‘Thelma and Louise.’ [watch trailer]

The Beatles: Eight Days a Week – The Touring Years (2016)
(NR) 137 min – Documentary/Music
Director: Ron Howard
Stars: Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon, George Harrison

This documentary will reveal the reasons behind the 1963 British Invasion. Only one group from the UK rode this wave to the top. This film will feature never heard before music, and interviews, plucked from real footage of the Beatles’ 250 concerts in the USA. Ron Howard hits another home run with his latest movie. You do not have to be a Beatles fan to appreciate this work of art. [watch trailer]

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