Batman vs. Superman: Dawn Of Justice **

Zack Snyder directed this Action film. Watch Preview. Cast: Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Jeremy Irons, Holly Hunter, Gal Gadot, Lauren Cohan, Jeffrey Dean Morgan. Rated PG - 13 for intense sequences of violence and action throughout, and some sensuality. Running time is two hours and thirty-one minutes.

Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante (Affleck) takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior (Cavill). But, when Lex Luthor (Eisenberg) creates the monster Doomsday, they must join together, along with Wonder Woman (Gadot), to stop it from destroying Metropolis.

The only positive things I can say about this incoherent, bloated mess is it has very good CG effects and an above average cast. But, if you can figure out what's going on in this film, you're a better person than I am. The first thirty minutes jumps around dizzyingly through several storylines, leaving you puzzled and eventually indifferent. Batman is a bully who feels the need to brand the villains he catches with a bat image. Superman seems torn by his need to save Lois Lane (Adams) vs. everyone else. And, Wonder Woman just pops into the story to add an extra dose of violence without ever having been called upon to do so. I can see a younger crowd enjoying this for the violence and destruction alone, without any need for a meaningful storyline. But the rest are going to find this too long, too violent and too confusing to be enjoyable. I saw this in the 2D version so I can't comment on the 3D quality.

There are no additional scenes once the credits begin. You'll need a large screen to appreciate all of the violence and destruction. 2D Theatres/Times. 3D Theatres/Times. 2D IMAX Times. 3D IMAX times.

Worthwhile (or not) 3/25/16

MetaCritic indicates Hello, My Name Is Doris (62) is the top ranking film this week, followed by Batman vs. Superman: Dawn Of Justice (44), and My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (39). I saw one of these and found it incoherent and extremely violent. For national reviews take the link to the MetaCritic website for each film by clicking on the titles above.

Opening 3/25/16

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Batman vs. Superman: Dawn Of Justice [PG-13] 2 hrs. 33 min. Action film Watch Preview Cast: Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Jeremy Irons, Holly Hunter, Gal Gadot, Lauren Cohan, Jeffrey Dean Morgan. Plot: fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior. Showing at: Movie Machine, Warren East, Warren Old Town, Warren West.

Hello My Name Is Doris [R] 1 hr. 35 min.Comedy Watch Preview Cast: Sally Field, Max Greenfield, Natasha Lyonne, Kumail Nanjiani, Peter Gallagher, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Tyne Daly, Beth Behrs. Plot: a woman of a certain age finds her world turned upside down by a handsome new co-worker and a self-help seminar that inspires her to take a chance on love. Showing at: Warren West.

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 [PG-13] 1 hr. 30 min. Romantic comedy Watch Preview Cast: John Corbett, Nia Vardalos. Plot: a Portokalos family secret is revealed that brings everyone back together for an even bigger Greek wedding. Showing at: Movie Machine, Warren East, Warren Old Town, Warren West.

Leaving 3/24/16

Movie Machine - 10 Cloverfield Lane, Kung Fu Panda 3
Palace West -  The Finest Hours, Zoolander 2, Spotlight
Warren East 13th - The Young Messiah, Perfect Match, Brothers Grimsby, Kung Fu Panda 3, Risen
Warren West 21st - The Bronze, The Young Messiah, Other Side Of The Door, Gods Of Egypt, Risen, Brothers Grimsby, Eddie The Eagle, The Force Awakens, Allegiant IMAX
Warren Old Town - London Has Fallen,  Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, How To Be Single, Brothers Grimsby

More people are back to work, but not getting the hours they want, nor the wages they need to get back what they lost in the recession. 

The Divergent Series: Allegiant **

Robert Schwentke directed this Sci-fi thriller. Watch Preview Cast: Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Octavia Spencer, Naomi Watts, Jeff Daniels, Ray Stevenson, Zoe Kravitz, Miles Teller, Ansel Elgort, Maggie Q, Keiynan Lonsdale, Jonny Weston, Mekhi Phifer, Daniel Dae Kim, Nadia Hilker, Bill Skarsgård. Rated PG-13 for intense violence and action, thematic elements, and some partial nudity. Running time is two hours and one minute.

Tris (Woodley) and Four (James) go beyond the wall enclosing Chicago and she is forced to make impossible choices about courage, allegiance, sacrifice and love.

Basically, this is a two hour waste of your time and money. The production values are good, with some impressive CG effects, and the cast is attractive and competent. But, there's no story. You learn one minor detail that could have been covered either in the last or in the next film in the series. On the positive side, the film will provide you with a question: how do the people live in the radioactive wasteland without any evident source of food, much less have normal children, since the radioactivity is so high anyone else visiting must be decontaminated? The normal purpose of a sequel is advancing the plot,  but since that doesn't happen here, you're left with the realization the film's only real purpose is separating you from your money. If all you're interested in is action involving attractive actors, and no meaningful story is required...go for it. Otherwise, pass on this one.

There are no additional scenes once the credits begin. A large screen will enhance the action. Theatres/Times. IMAX Times.

Worthwhile (or not) 3/18/16

MetaCritic indicates Miracles From Heaven (48) is the top ranking film this week, followed by The Bronze (41), and Divergent: Allegiant (35). I saw one of these and basically thought it a waste of time. For national reviews take the link to the MetaCritic website for each film by clicking on the titles above.

Opening 3/18/16

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The Divergent Series: Allegiant [PG-13] 2 hrs. Sci-Fi thriller Watch Preview Cast: Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Octavia Spencer, Naomi Watts, Jeff Daniels, Ray Stevenson, Zoe Kravitz, Miles Teller, Ansel Elgort, Maggie Q, Keiynan Lonsdale, Jonny Weston, Mekhi Phifer, Daniel Dae Kim, Nadia Hilker, Bill Skarsgård. Plot: Tris and Four go beyond the wall enclosing Chicago and she is forced to make impossible choices about courage, allegiance, sacrifice and love. Showing at: Movie Machine, Warren East, Warren Old Town, Warren West.

The Bronze [R] 1 hr. 40 min. Sports comedy Watch Preview Cast: Melissa Rauch, Gary Cole, Thomas Middleditch, Sebastian Stan, Hailey Lu Richardson, Cecily Strong. Plot: a former medal winner (Melissa Rauch) learns she must coach Amherst’s newest gymnastics prodigy (Haley Lu Richardson) in order to receive a sizeable financial inheritance. Showing at: Warren West.

Miracles From Heaven [PG] 1 hr. 49 min. Religious Drama Watch Preview Cast: Jennifer Garner, Kylie Rogers, Martin Henderson, John Carroll Lynch, Eugenio Derbez, Queen Latifah. Plot: when a mother  (Jennifer Garner) discovers her 10-year-old daughter (Kylie Rogers) has a rare, incurable disease, she becomes a ferocious advocate for her daughter’s healing. Showing at: Movie Machine, Warren East, Warren West.  Starts 3/16.

Leaving 3/17/16

Movie Machine - Deadpool, London Has Fallen
Palace West -  Dirty Grandpa, Jane Got A Gun
Warren East 13th - The  Revenant, Gods Of Egypt, Eddie The Eagle, Zootopia 3D
Warren West 21st - Kung Fu Panda 3, The Witch, Deadpool, 10 Cloverfield Lane IMAX
Warren Old Town - nothing

More people are back to work, but not getting the hours they want, nor the wages they need to get back what they lost in the recession. 

10 Cloverfield Lane ***½

Dan Trachtenberg directed this Thriller. Watch Preview. Cast: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Goodman, John Gallagher Jr.. Rated PG-13 for thematic material including frightening sequences of threat with some violence, and brief language. Running time is one hour and forty-five minutes.

After losing consciousness in a car accident, a girl (Winstead) wakes up in an underground cellar with a man (Goodman) who tells her the outside world has perished in a nuclear attack.

This is one of those reviews in which I really can't say much about the film's plot, not that I usually tell much anyway. But, to let you know what's going on here would ruin a lot of the impact the film has. You're never really sure whether or not there has been some kind of attack, or whether she has been secreted in the bunker of a lonely older man who is simply looking for a love slave. Or, whether both or neither of those are true. And, you won't find out until the last few minutes. But, I can tell you that in my opinion, it's worth the wait. And, that's why I like this film, the fact the ending was never telegraphed. For those who are afraid this will be another of those jerky, found footage films like Cloverfield was...it isn't. The production values are good as is the cast, what there is of one. I saw this in the IMAX version, but unless you're just really fond of that theatre you'll do just as well in any auditorium, since almost all of the action takes place in a small, underground bunker.

There are no additional scenes once the credits begin. Any screen size will do. Theatres/Times. IMAX Times.

The Brothers Grimsby ½

Louis Leterrier  directrd this Action/Comedy. Watch Preview. Cast: Sacha Baron Cohen, Mark Strong, Isla Fisher, Rebel Wilson, Gabourey Sidibe, Penelope Cruz. Rated R for strong crude sexual content, graphic nudity, violence, language, and some drug use. Running time is one hour and twenty-three minutes.

MI6’s top assassin (Mark Strong) has a brother. Unfortunately for him, he’s an English football hooligan (Sacha Baron Cohen) from the town of Grimsby.

You say you've never been offended by a movie? Would you like to be? Well, here you go. I'm one of those who don't find films really offensive, just bad, but this one is truly, truly distasteful. It's a combination of a typical Mark Strong action film with a typical Sacha Baron Cohen attempt at a comedy, so it does have a little action going for it, but this isn't something I could ever recommend for a rational adult. In fact the only thing going for this film is that it's less than an hour and a half long. The cast and production values are fine as is the pacing, but the excessive crudity ruins it all. The only group I can see actually enjoying this film are boys who are too young to get in the theatre due to the rating, and the actual rating description is mild compared to what you'll see on the screen..

There is a short scene at the end of the credits. Screen size is unimportant because your eyes will be closed for most of the film. Theatres/Times.

Worthwhile (or not) 3/11/16

MetaCritic indicates 10 Cloverfield Lane (78) is the top ranking film this week, followed by The Brothers Grimsby (48), with neither The Perfect Match nor The Young Messiah receiving any reviews. I saw two of these and thought one was absolutely disgusting and the other one of the better films I've seen in awhile. For national reviews take the link to the MetaCritic website for each film by clicking on the titles above.

Opening 3/11/16

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10 Cloverfield Lane [PG-13] 1 hr. 45 min. Thriller Watch Preview Cast: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Goodman, John Gallagher Jr.. Plot: after losing consciousness in a car accident, a girl wakes up in an underground cellar with a man who tells her the outside world has perished in a nuclear attack. Showing at: Movie Machine, Warren East, Warren Old Town, Warren West.

The Brothers Grimsby [R] 1 hr. 42 min. Action/Comedy Watch Preview Cast: Sacha Baron Cohen, Mark Strong, Isla Fisher, Rebel Wilson, Gabourey Sidibe, Penelope Cruz. Plot: MI6’s top assassin (Mark Strong) has a brother. Unfortunately for him, he’s an English football hooligan (Sacha Baron Cohen) from the town of Grimsby. Showing at: Warren East, Warren Old Town, Warren West.

The Perfect Match [R] 1 hr. 33 min.Romantic comedy Watch Preview Cast: Terrence J, Paula Patton, Donald Faison, Lauren London, Dascha Polanco, Joe Pantoliano, French Montana, Brandy Norwood, Robin Givens, Casper Smart, Draya Michele, Chantel Jeffries, Timothy Delaghetto. Plot: a playboy's best friends bet him if he sticks to one woman for one month, he's bound to fall in love. Showing at: Warren East.

The Young Messiah [PG-13] 1 hr. 51 min. Religious drama Watch Preview Cast: Sean Bean, David Bradley, Jonathan Bailey. Plot: the story of seven-year-old Jesus Christ and his family. Showing at: Warren East, Warren West.

Leaving 3/10/16

Movie Machine - Gods Of Egypt
Palace West -  13 Hours
Warren East 13th - Triple 9, Race, How To Be Single
Warren West 21st - The Choice, Spotlight, Revenant, How To Be Single, Triple 9, Zootopia IMAX 3D
Warren Old Town - Gods Of Egypt, The Witch

Consumer confidence falls. 

London Has Fallen **½

Babak Najafi directed this Action film. Watch Preview. Cast: Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, Morgan Freeman, Alon Moni Aboutboul, Angela Bassett, Robert Forster, Jackie Earle Haley, Melissa Leo, Radha Mitchell, Sean O'Bryan, Charlotte Riley, Waleed F. Zuaiter. Rated R for strong violence and language throughout. Running time is one hour and thirty-nine minutes.

After the British Prime Minister passes away, his funeral becomes a target of a terrorist organization to destroy some of the world’s most powerful leaders, devastate the British capital, and unleash a terrifying vision of the future.

This has gotten very bad national reviews, and it's obvious this film will never win an Academy Award, or any other award for that matter. But, if what you're looking for is an action film, that's exactly what this film delivers...and lots of it. There are some very good CG (computer graphics) effects once the destruction of London starts which effectively gets everything rolling. Production values are good and the cast is very adequate for what is required. Pacing is excellent so you're not going to be looking at your watch. There is a little romance for the women attending, but this is mostly non-stop violence that will make the action junkies very happy.

There are no additional scenes once the credits begin. A large screen will enhance the action. Theatres/Times.

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot **

Glenn Ficarra, John Requa directed this War comedy. Watch Preview. Cast: Tina Fey, Margot Robbie, Martin Freeman, Alfred Molina, Billy Bob Thornton. Rated R for pervasive language, some sexual content, drug use and violent war images. Running time is one hour and fifty-two minutes.

An adaptation of journalist Kim Barker’s wartime memoir, "The Taliban Shuffle," which recounts her experiences covering conflicts in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

If you're interested in a film about the adventures of a war correspondent, this should fill the bill. If, however, you decided to watch this because you were looking for some laughs...well, think again. As a biography, this is a reasonably good pic. But the majority of the scenes seem to be about the parties they had while waiting for something to happen. And, when something does happen, it isn't all that exciting...neither are the parties for that matter. Fey does a fine job as does Freeman. Thornton, however, is basically in a bit part so his talents are mostly wasted. And, Robbie is basically screen candy. This is an OK film, but it's something you would enjoy as much on a cable channel (this would be hard to put on an OTA channel as there wouldn't be much left after deleting all the profanity) as you would in a theatre.

There are no additional scenes once the credits begin. Screen size is unimportant. Theatres/Times.

Worthwhile (or not) 3/4/16

MetaCritic indicates Zootopia (81) is the top ranking film this week, followed by Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (55), The Other Side Of The Door (33) and London Has Fallen (29). I saw two of these and thought one was well made but slow, and the other much better than did the national critics. For national reviews take the link to the MetaCritic website for each film by clicking on the titles above.

Employment report shows hiring slower.

Opening 3/4/16

For Wichita show times select a theatre at the end of each synopsis. For most other cities, select any theatre below a synopsis or review and enter other town/state below "Change Location", press enter. Next times, just press change. Friday times appear Wednesdays.

London Has Fallen [R] 1 hr. 39 min. Action film Watch Preview Cast: Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, Morgan Freeman, Alon Moni Aboutboul, Angela Bassett, Robert Forster, Jackie Earle Haley, Melissa Leo, Radha Mitchell, Sean O'Bryan, Charlotte Riley, Waleed F. Zuaiter. Plot: after the British Prime Minister passes away, his funeral becomes a target of a terrorist organization to destroy some of the world’s most powerful leaders, devastate the British capital, and unleash a terrifying vision of the future. Showing at: Movie Machine, Warren East, Warren Old Town, Warren West.

The Other Side Of The Door [R] 1 hr. 36 min. Horror drama Watch Preview Cast: Sarah Wayne Callies, Jeremy Sisto, Javier Botet. Plot: after a tragic accident takes the life of her young son, his inconsolable mother learns of an ancient ritual that will bring him back to say a final goodbye. Showing at: Warren West.

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot  [R] 1 hr. 52 min. War comedy Watch Preview Cast: Tina Fey, Margot Robbie, Martin Freeman, Alfred Molina, Billy Bob Thornton. Plot: an adaptation of journalist Kim Barker’s wartime memoir, "The Taliban Shuffle," which recounts her experiences covering conflicts in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Showing at: Warren East, Warren Old Town, Warren West.

Zootopia 2D/3D  [PG] 1 hr. 48 min. Animated action film Watch Preview Voices: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Idris Elba. Plot: a fugitive con artist fox and a rookie bunny cop must work together to uncover a conspiracy. Showing at: Movie Machine, Warren East, Warren West.

Leaving 3/3/16

Movie Machine - Risen, Zoolander 2
Palace West -  Hotel Transylvania 2, Spectre, Sisters
Warren East 13th - The Forest, Norm Of The North
Warren West 21st - Zoolander 2, 13 Hours, Dirty Grandpa, Finest Hours, Busco Novio Para Mi Mujer
Warren Old Town - Deadpool, Dirty Grandpa

Consumer confidence falls. 

Triple 9 **

John Hillcoat directed this Thriller. Watch Preview. Cast: Casey Affleck, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Anthony Mackie, Aaron Paul, Clifton Collins Jr., Norman Reedus, Teresa Palmer, Michael K. Williams, Gal Gadot, Woody Harrelson, Kate Winslet. Rated R for strong violence and language throughout, drug use and some nudity. Running time is one hour and fifty-five minutes.

A crew of dirty cops is blackmailed by the Russian mob into executing a virtually impossible heist.

The majority of the characters in this film are bad people...really, bad people. And, because of that fact, this is in no way a feel good film. The Russians are blackmailing a group of already dirty cops into working for them because one of the cops has a child with one of the mob members, and he's trying to maintain a relationship with the child. But, that attempt doesn't make you feel any better about him, as he's ready to kill another cop in order to draw the entire force's attention away from a heist. The title is the police code for "officer down". The only two good cops we spend any time with, Affleck and Harrelson, are so overpowered by the bad cops it's hard to come away with a good feeling about any police. Winslet is so far into her character, a Russian mob leader, she's hardly recognizable. I have to wonder if that wasn't her intent after reading the script. If you're into really gritty, violent police drama you may find this to your taste. But, I'm guessing most won't be entertained at all.

There are no additional scenes after the credits begin. Screen size is unimportant. Theatres/Times.

Gods Of Egypt *½

Alex Proyas directed this Action film. Watch Preview. Cast: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Brenton Thwaites, Chadwick Boseman, Elodie Yung, Courtney Eaton, Gerard Butler, Geoffrey Rush. Rated PG-13 for fantasy violence and action, and some sexuality. Running time is two hours and seven minutes.

Inspired by the classic mythology of Egypt, the survival of mankind hangs in the balance as an unexpected mortal hero (Brenton Thwaites) undertakes a thrilling journey to save the world and rescue his true love.

The thought that kept occurring to me as I slogged through this was: "these actors must really have needed this salary to be willing to be associated with this film". The one good thing I can say is it does have very good CG effects. But, the plot is so silly and the action is so boringly repetitious that all we have is two hours of glittery drivel. The only group I can think of who might enjoy this are adolescent boys, who will be attracted to the busty actresses and constant fighting. Most everyone else will not be entertained. I watched the 2D version of this so I can't comment on the 3D quality.

There are no additional scenes once the credits begin. A large screen is requisite if you are to get anything at all from this film. 2D Theatres/Times. 3D Theatres/Times. 3D IMAX Times.  

Worthwhile (or not) 2/26/16

MetaCritic indicates Eddie The Eagle (55) is the top ranking film this week, followed by Triple 9 (53), and Gods Of Egypt (26). I saw two of these and thought one was silly and the other too dark to be really enjoyable. For national reviews take the link to the MetaCritic website for each film by clicking on the titles above.

Employment report shows hiring slower.

Opening 2/26/16

For Wichita show times select a theatre at the end of each synopsis. For most other cities, select any theatre below a synopsis or review and enter other town/state below "Change Location", press enter. Next times, just press change. Friday times appear Wednesdays.

Eddie The Eagle [PG-13] 1 hr. 46 min. Drama Watch Preview Cast: Taron Egerton, Christopher Walken, Hugh Jackman. Plot: about an unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself – even as an entire nation was counting him out. Showing at: Warren East, Warren West.

Gods Of Egypt 2D/3D/IMAX 3D [PG-13] 2 hrs. 7 min. Action film Watch Preview Cast: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Brenton Thwaites, Chadwick Boseman, Elodie Yung, Courtney Eaton, Gerard Butler, Geoffrey Rush. Plot: inspired by the classic mythology of Egypt, the survival of mankind hangs in the balance as an unexpected mortal hero (Brenton Thwaites) undertakes a thrilling journey to save the world and rescue his true love. Showing at: Movie Machine, Warren East, Warren Old Town, Warren West.

Triple 9 [R] 1 hr. 55 min. Thriller Watch Preview Cast: Casey Affleck, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Anthony Mackie, Aaron Paul, Clifton Collins Jr., Norman Reedus, Teresa Palmer, Michael K. Williams, Gal Gadot, Woody Harrelson, Kate Winslet. Plot: a crew of dirty cops is blackmailed by the Russian mob into executing a virtually impossible heist.  Showing at: Warren East, Warren Old Town, Warren West.

Leaving 2/25/16

Movie Machine - How To Be Single
Palace West -  Hotel Transylvania 2, Spectre, Sisters
Warren East 13th - Zoolander 2, The Choice, The Boy, Ride Along 2
Warren West 21st - Brooklyn, Hail, Caesar!, Deadpool IMAX,
Warren Old Town - Zoolander 2, Hail, Caesar!, Dirty Grandpa

Global markets continue sliding as fears drag down financial stocks

Worthwhile (or not) 2/19/16

MetaCritic indicates The Witch (83) is the top ranking film this week, followed by Risen (60), and Race (57). Busco Novio Para Mi Mujer did not receive any reviews. I didn't find anything I really wanted to see so there are no reviews this week. For national reviews take the link to the MetaCritic website for each film by clicking on the titles above.

Employment report shows hiring slower.

Opening 2/19/16

For Wichita show times select a theatre at the end of each synopsis. For most other cities, select any theatre below a synopsis or review and enter other town/state below "Change Location", press enter. Next times, just press change. Friday times appear Wednesdays.

Busco Novio Para Mi Mujer [PG-13] 1 hr. 32 min. Comedy Watch Preview Cast: Arath de la Torre, Sandra Echeverría, Jesús Ochoa. Plot: a henpecked husband comes up with an ingenious plan to end his unhappy union: by hiring a professional seducer to whisk his wife off her feet and out of the marriage. In Spanish with English subtitles. Showing at: Warren West.

Race [PG-13] 2 hrs. 14 min. Drama Watch Preview Cast: Stephan James, Jason Sudeikis, Jeremy Irons, Carice van Houten, Shanice Banton, William Hurt. Plot: based on the incredible true story of Jesse Owens (James), the legendary athletic superstar whose quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrust him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics. Showing at: Warren East, Warren West.

Risen [PG-13] 1 hr. 48 min. Drama Watch Preview Cast: Joseph Fiennes, Tom Felton, Peter Firth, Cliff Curtis. Plot: the epic Biblical story of the Resurrection, as told through the eyes of a non-believer. Showing at: Movie Machine, Warren East, Warren West.

The Witch [R] 1 hr. 32 min. Horror film Watch Preview Cast: Anya Taylor Roy, Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie, Harvey Scrimshaw, Ellie Grainger, Lucas Dawson. Plot: set in New England circa 1630, a farmer gets cast out of his colonial plantation and is forced to move his family to a remote plot of land on the edge of an ominous forest rumored to be controlled by witches. Showing at: Warren Old Town, Warren West.

Leaving 2/18/16

Movie Machine - The Boy, The Choice
Palace West -  The Night Before, In The Heart Of The Sea
Warren East 13th - Pride And Prejudice And Zombies, Dirty Grandpa, 13 Hours
Warren West 21st - Pride And Prejudice And Zombies, The Boy, Ride Along 2, The Room
Warren Old Town - Pride And Prejudice And Zombies, Ride Along 2

Residual income is much better than wage income.

Deadpool **½

Tim Miller directed this Sci-fi/Action film Watch Preview Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, T.J. Miller, Gina Carano, Ed Skrein, Brianna Hildebrand. Rated R for strong violence and language throughout, sexual content and graphic nudity. Running time is one hour and forty-eight minutes.

The story of  a former Special Forces operative turned mercenary (Reynolds) who, after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, hunts down the man  (Skrein) who nearly destroyed his life.

I've never been a real fan of the Super Hero genre, finding them to more silly than exciting. But, here is a film for those of us who feel that way. You can tell it's not going to be taking itself seriously right from the opening credits and it maintains a tongue-in-cheek approach throughout the film. There's a little something for everyone. Lots of action, a love story and plenty of (mostly crude) one liners that will cause you to chuckle. Production values are very good as is the cast, especially Reynolds and Baccarin. The running time is just a little long but the pacing is good enough you won't really notice. I saw this in the IMAX version which is not full height so any large screen should work.

There are additional snippets of Reynolds at the end of the credits which are funny but add nothing to the plot. This will be best enjoyed on a large screen. Theatres/Times. IMAX Times.

Worthwhile (or not) 2/12/16

MetaCritic indicates Deadpool (65) is the top ranking film this week, followed by How To Be Single (52), and Zoolander 2 (36).  I saw one of these this week and found it amusing. For national reviews take the link to the MetaCritic website for each film by clicking on the titles above.

A minute here, a minute there, and you have your own business.

Opening 2/12/16

For Wichita show times select a theatre at the end of each synopsis. For most other cities, select any theatre below a synopsis or review and enter other town/state below "Change Location", press enter. Next times, just press change. Friday times appear Wednesdays.

Deadpool 2D/IMAX [R] 1 hr. 44 min. Action film Watch Preview Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, T.J. Miller, Gina Carano, Ed Skrein, Brianna Hildebrand. Plot: the story of  a former Special Forces operative turned mercenary who, after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, hunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life. Showing at: Movie Machine, Warren East, Warren Old Town, Warren West.

How To Be Single [R] 1 hr. 50 min. Comedy Watch Preview Cast: Dakota Johnson, Rebel Wilson, Damon Wayans Jr., Anders Holm, Alison Brie, Nicholas Braun, Jake Lacy, Jason Mantzoukas, Leslie Mann. Plot: New York City is full of lonely hearts seeking the right match, be it a love connection, a hook-up, or something in the middle. And somewhere between the teasing texts and one-night stands, what these unmarrieds all have in common is the need to learn how to be single in a world filled with ever-evolving definitions of love. Showing at: Movie Machine, Warren East, Warren Old Town, Warren West.

Zoolander 2 [PG-13] 1 hr. 40 min. Comedy Watch Preview Cast: Penelope Cruz, Billy Zane, Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Jonah Hill, Fred Armisen, Christine Taylor, Cyrus Arnold, Justin Bieber, Kyle Mooney. Plot: a dimwitted male super-model turned wannabe spy is back, 10 years later. Showing at: Movie Machine, Warren East, Warren Old Town, Warren West.

 U.S. stock indexes take another dive.

Leaving 2/11/16

Movie Machine - The Finest Hours, Ride Along 2
Palace West -  Point Break, The Peanuts Movie, The Martian, Joy
Warren East 13th - Fifty Shades Of Black, The 5th Wave, Kung Fu Panda 3D
Warren West 21st - Fifty Shades Of Black, The 5th Wave, Kung Fu Panda 3D, Star Wars IMAX 3D
Warren Old Town - The Finest Hours, The Revenant

Residual income is much better than wage income.

Worthwhile (or not) 2/5/16

MetaCritic indicates Hail, Caesar (74) is the top ranking film this week, followed by Pride And Prejudice And Zombies (46), and The Choice (NR).  I was a little under the weather this week so I didn't see any of these. For national reviews take the link to the MetaCritic website for each film by clicking on the titles above.

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Opening 2/5/16

For Wichita show times select a theatre at the end of each synopsis. For most other cities, select any theatre below a synopsis or review and enter other town/state below "Change Location", press enter. Next times, just press change. Friday times appear Wednesdays.

The Choice [PG-13] 1 hr. 51 min. Romantic Drama Watch Preview Cast: Benjamin Walker, Teresa Palmer, Maggie Grace, Alexandra Daddario, Tom Welling, Brett Rice, Tom Wilkinson. Plot: a poignant and life-affirming celebration of love, marriage and family that explores the most heart-wrenching question of all: how far would you go to keep the hope of love alive? Showing at: Movie Machine, Warren East, Warren West.

Hail, Caesar [PG-13] 1 hr. 40 min. Comedy Watch Preview Cast: Josh Brolin, George Clooney, Alden Ehrenreich, Ralph Fiennes, Jonah Hill, Scarlett Johansson, Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton, Channing Tatum. Plot: a comedy set during the latter years of Hollywood's Golden Age follows a single day in the life of a studio fixer who is presented with plenty of problems to fix. Showing at: Warren East, Warren Old Town, Warren West.

Pride And Prejudice And Zombies [PG-13] 1 hr. 48 min. Action/Drama Watch Preview Cast: Lily James, Sam Riley, Jack Huston, Bella Heathcote, Douglas Booth, Matt Smith, Charles Dance, Lena Headey. Plot: a zombie outbreak falls upon the land in Jane Austen’s classic tale. Showing at: Warren East, Warren Old Town, Warren West.

Leaving 2/4/16

Movie Machine - The 5th Wave
Palace West -  Goosebumps, Bridge Of Spies
Warren East 13th - The Big Short, Daddy's Home,
Warren West 21st - Norm Of The North, The Forest, Sisters, Jane Got A Gun
Warren Old Town - The 5th Wave, 13 Hours: Benghazi, The Force Awakens

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Room ***

Lenny Abrahamson directed this Drama. Watch Preview. Cast: Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay, Joan Allen, William H. Macy. Rated R for language. Running time is one hour and fifty-eight minutes.

A unique and touching exploration of the boundless love between a mother (Larson) and her child (Tremblay). Based on the novel.

My goal is finding films that entertain, which is why my rating of this film is lower than you might expect. After all, it has been nominated for four Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actress. And, it is a superb film, with two top notch actors and a great supporting cast. So why only three stars? I just didn't find it entertaining. I greatly appreciated it and thought the performances by both Larson and Tremblay were spot on. Tremblay especially is fantastic for someone only eight years old. But for me the film is too long and I found my attention drifting during the second half. This is really a two part film: life in the room and life out of the room. And that second half isn't quite what you'd expect. Do I recommend it as a very good film? Yes. Do I think you'll find it entertaining? All I can tell you is that I didn't. My guess is this will have limited appeal so I don't expect it to be here for an extended period.

There are no additional scenes once the credits begin. Screen size is unimportant. Theatre/Times.

The Finest Hours **½

Craig Gillespie directed this Action/Drama. Watch Preview. Cast: Chris Pine, Casey Affleck, Ben Foster, Holliday Grainger, John Ortiz, Eric Bana. Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of peril. Running time is one hour and fifty-seven minutes.

The remarkable true story of the greatest small boat rescue in Coast Guard history.

This is a reasonably exciting sea rescue saga set off the coast of New England in 1952. There's plenty of watery action intermixed with a love story I suspect was inserted to make it more enjoyable for women. Frankly, I thought that just got in the way and extended the length of the film unnecessarily. For those of us who lived through the 50s, a lot of the scenes will bring back memories of those years. The action is split between those on the shattered oil tanker (Affleck) and the small Coast Guard crew (Pine) attempting to rescue them. While the rescue does have action it's repetitive in nature and starts to lose its impact after awhile The end credits are interesting in that they show you pictures of the actual crews alongside the actors who portrayed them in the film. I saw this in the 2D version so I can't attest to the 3D quality, although it was not filmed in the 3D process.

There are no additional scenes once the credits begin. A large screen is a must. 2D Theatres/Times. 3D Theatres/Times.

Jane Got A Gun **

Gavin O'Connor directed this Western. Watch Preview. Cast: Natalie Portman, Joel Edgerton, Noah Emmerich, Rodrigo Santoro, Boyd Holbrook, Ewan McGregor. Rated R for violence and some language. Running time is one hour and thirty-eight minutes.

A woman (Portman) turns to her former fiancé (Joel Edgerton) for help in defending her family against a gang of outlaws.

Set in the years following the Civil War, this is a fairly traditional Western, but with a female hero (or heroine, take your pick). Production values are good as is the cast. I have a problem with Portman as the lead, however. Supposedly, the reason the outlaw gang is after her and the father of her child is they want her to be a prostitute in the town they've started. I've seen my share of Westerns and the women who portray prostitutes in them, and Portman, attractive as she is, does not fit the image of a buxom Wild West loose woman! If they needed working girls for the town I don't think they needed to send the gang scouring all over the West, risking life and limb, for a particular one. I also prefer a linear plot rather than one like this where we keep being sent back and forth before the parts come together. Other than those quibbles,Western fans should be right at home. I have to hope Europe is really fond of Westerns because they've fallen out of favor here and I doubt this will be around long enough to come close to earning its production costs.

There are no additional scenes once the credits begin. A large screen is preferable although all you're going to see in the expansive vistas is scrub brush and cactus. Theatre/Times.

Worthwhile (or not) 1/29/16

MetaCritic indicates Room (86) is the top ranking film this week, followed by Kung Fu Panda 3 (65), The Finest Hours (58), Jane Got A Gun (43) and Fifty Shades Of Black (27).  I saw three of these and am sure the most watched film will not be the highest rated film. For national reviews take the link to the MetaCritic website for each film by clicking on the titles above.

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Opening 1/29/16

For Wichita show times select a theatre at the end of each synopsis. For most other cities, select any theatre below a synopsis or review and enter other town/state below "Change Location", press enter. Next times, just press change. Friday times appear Wednesdays.

Fifty Shades Of Black [R] 1 hr. 50 min. Comedy Watch Preview Cast: Marlon Wayans, Kali Hawk, Mike Epps, Andrew Bachelor, Affion Crockett, Jane Seymour, Fred Willard, Florence Henderson. Plot: an erotic spoof comedy that takes you through a maze of hard and rough, encounters from inside Mr. Black's playroom. Showing at:Warren East, Warren West.

The Finest Hours 2D/3D [PG-13] 1 hr. 54 min. Action/Drama Watch Preview Cast: Chris Pine, Casey Affleck, Ben Foster, Holliday Grainger, John Ortiz, Eric Bana. Plot: the remarkable true story of the greatest small boat rescue in Coast Guard history. Showing at: Movie Machine, Warren East, Warren Old Town, Warren West.

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Jane Got A Gun [R] 1 hr. 37 min. Western Watch Preview Cast: Natalie Portman, Joel Edgerton, Noah Emmerich, Rodrigo Santoro, Boyd Holbrook, Ewan McGregor. Plot: a wife (Portman) turns to her former fiancé (Joel Edgerton) for help in defending her family against a gang of outlaws.  Showing at: Warren West.

Kung Fu Panda 3 2D/3D [PG] 1 hr. 50 min. Animated Family Film Watch Preview Voices: Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, David Cross, James Hong, Randall Duk Kim, Bryan Cranston, J.K. Simmons, Kate Hudson. Plot: when Po's long-lost panda father suddenly reappears, the reunited duo travels to a secret panda paradise.  Showing at: Movie Machine, Warren East, Warren West.

Room [R] 1 hr. 58 min. Drama Watch Preview Cast: Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay, Joan Allen, William H. Macy. Plot: a unique and touching exploration of the boundless love between a mother and her child. Based on the novel. Showing at: Warren West.

Leaving 1/28/16

Movie Machine - The Revenent, Norm Of The North, Daddy's Home
Palace West -  The Intern, Krampus
Warren East 13th - Norm Of The North, Sisters, Hateful Eight
Warren West 21st - Alvin And The Chipmunks, Creed, Carol, Hateful Eight, The Big Short
Warren Old Town - Nothing

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Worthwhile (or not) 1/22/16

MetaCritic indicates 13 Hours: The Boy (46) is the top ranking film this week, followed by The Fifth Wave (34), and Dirty Grandpa (17).  I wasn't feeling well this week so I didn't see any of these. For national reviews take the link to the MetaCritic website for each film by clicking on the titles above.

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Opening 1/22/16

For Wichita show times select a theatre at the end of each synopsis. For most other cities, select any theatre below a synopsis or review and enter other town/state below "Change Location", press enter. Next times, just press change. Friday times appear Wednesdays.

The 5th Wave [PG-13] 1 hr. 54 min. Thriller Watch Preview Cast: Chloe Grace Moretz, Nick Robinson, Ron Livingston, Maggie Siff, Alex Roe, Maria Bello, Maika Monroe, Liev Schreiber. Plot: after four waves of increasingly deadly attacks have left most of Earth decimated, a girl (Chloë Grace Moretz) teams up with a young man who may become her final hope – if she can only trust him. Showing at: Movie Machine, Warren East, Warren Old Town, Warren West.

The Boy [PG-13] 1 hr. 37 min. Horror/Thriller Watch Preview Cast: Lauren Cohan, Rupert Evans, James Russell. Plot: a nanny (Lauren Cohan) is shocked her new family's boy is actually a life-sized doll. But she soon begins to believe the doll is really alive. Showing at: Movie Machine, Warren East, Warren West.

Dirty Grandpa [R] 1 hr. 42 min. Comedy Watch Preview Cast: Robert De Niro, Zac Efron, Aubrey Plaza, Zoey Deutch, Julianne Hough, Jason Mantzoukas, Danny Glover, Adam Pally, Dermot Mulroney. Plot: an uptight young lawyer (Zac Efron) is one week away from marrying his boss’s uber-controlling daughter, when he's tricked into driving his foul-mouthed grandfather (Robert De Niro), a perverted ex-Army general, to Daytona for spring break, putting his  nuptials in jeopardy. Showing at: Warren East, Warren Old Town, Warren West.

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Leaving 1/21/16

Movie Machine - Alvin And The Chipmunks, Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Palace West -  to be determined Tuesday
Warren East 13th - Mockingjay Part 2, Joy, Alvin And The Chipmunks, Concussion
Warren West 21st - Mockingjay Part 2, Concussion, Good Dinosaur, Spotlight, Joy, Carol
Warren Old Town - The Forest, Sisters

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Spotlight ****

Tom McCarthy directed this Drama. Watch Preview. Cast: Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Liev Schreiber, John Slattery, Stanley Tucci, Brian d'Arcy James, Billy Crudup. Rated R for some language including sexual references. Running time is two hours and eight minutes.

When a team of reporters delves into allegations of abuse in the Catholic Church, their year-long investigation uncovers a decades-long cover-up at the highest levels of Boston's religious, legal, and government establishment.

Even though this film is over two hours long, it will hold your attention throughout. Featuring a stellar cast in a true detective story, with pacing that keeps everything moving right along, I was actually sorry to see it draw to a close. I know the subject matter may prove uncomfortable for some, but it is what it is, and for the most part is handled as tastefully as possible. In case you haven't been paying attention to the Oscar nominations, this film has been nominated for six, including Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, Film Editing, and Best Director. Also,  Mark Ruffalo was nominated for Best Supporting Actor and Rachel McAdams was nominated for Best Supporting Actress. This is back as an encore presentation so don't expect it to stay around long. This is one of last year's best films and I recommend you catch it if at all possible.

There are no additional scenes after the credits begin. Screen size is unimportant. Theatres/Times.

Brooklyn ***½

John Crowley directed this Drama. Watch Preview. Cast: Saoirse Ronan, Emory Cohen, Domhnall Gleeson, Jim Broadbent, Julie Walters. Rated PG - 13 for a scene of sexuality and brief strong language. Running time is one hour and fifty-one minutes.

Lured by the promise of America, a young Irish girl (Ronan) departs Ireland and the comfort of her mother’s home for the shores of New York City in the 1950's. After a bout of homesickness, she finds romance and a sense of belonging, but a tragedy in Ireland forces her to make difficult life choices.

I don't normally care for dramas of this type but I thoroughly enjoyed this film. Ronan is excellent as the young woman in a strange land and she's aided by a strong supporting cast, although Broadbent will probably be the only familiar face. I found it interesting to revisit the 50s, with the familiar cars and lifestyles of that time. The characters are well drawn, the story is interesting, the production values are very good, and the pacing is such that you're never bored. I don't know that a younger audience will find this as interesting, but I feel confident in recommending this film strongly to senior film patrons. Don't put off seeing this, however, as I can't imagine this encore presentation will be here long.

There are no additional scenes once the credits begin. Screen size is unimportant. Theatres/Times.

Worthwhile (or not) 1/15/16

MetaCritic indicates 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers Of Benghazi (49) is the top ranking film this week, followed by Ride Along 2 (32), and Norm Of The North (24). There are also two encore presentations this week: Brooklyn (87) and Spotlight (93). I saw both of the encores and thought each was far above average. For national reviews take the link to the MetaCritic website for each film by clicking on the titles above.

Check out Monday's Opening section below to see the previews and synopses. 

Opening 1/15/16

For Wichita show times select a theatre at the end of each synopsis. For most other cities, select any theatre below a synopsis or review and enter other town/state below "Change Location", press enter. Next times, just press change. Friday times appear Wednesdays.

13 Hours: Secret Soldiers Of Benghazi [R] 2 hrs. 25 min. Drama Watch Preview Cast: Pablo Schreiber, John Krasinski, James Badge Dale, David Denman, Max Martini, Dominic Fumusa. Plot: the true account of the events of September 11, 2012, when terrorists attacked the US State Department Special Mission Compound in Benghazi, Libya and a U.S. ambassador was killed. Showing at: Warren East, Warren Old Town, Warren West.

Norm Of The North [PG-13] 1 hr. 26 min. Animated Comedy Watch Preview Voices: Rob Schneider, Heather Graham, Ken Jeong, Gabriel Iglesias, Loretta Devine, Michael McElhatton, Colm Meaney, Bill Nighy. Plot: when a maniacal developer threatens to build luxury condos in his own backyard, Norm does what all normal polar bears would do…he heads to New York City to stop it. Showing at: Movie Machine, Warren East, Warren West.

Ride Along 2 [PG-13] 1 hr. 50 min. Action/Comedy Watch Preview Cast: Ice Cube, Kevin Hart, Ken Jeong, Benjamin Bratt, Olivia Munn, Bruce McGill, Tika Sumpter, Sherri Shepherd. Plot: a groom-to-be and his soon-to-be brother-in-law head to Miami to bring down a drug dealer. Showing at: Movie Machine, Warren East, Warren Old Town, Warren West.

The following two films opened originally in late November, 2015, but are being shown again, this time in Warren West. Since I didn't review these two originally, I will do so this week for the West side patrons.

Brooklyn [PG-13] 1 hr. 51 min. Drama Watch Preview Cast: Saoirse Ronan, Emory Cohen, Domhnall Gleeson, Jim Broadbent, Julie Walters. Plot: lured by the promise of America, a young Irish girl (Ronan) departs Ireland and the comfort of her mother’s home for the shores of New York City in the 1950's. 

Spotlight [R] 2 hrs. 8 min. Drama Watch Preview Cast: Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Liev Schreiber, John Slattery, Stanley Tucci, Brian d'Arcy James, Billy Crudup. Plot:when a team of reporters delves into allegations of abuse in the Catholic Church, their year-long investigation uncovers a decades-long cover-up at the highest levels of Boston's religious, legal, and government establishment.

Leaving 1/14/16

Movie Machine - The Hateful Eight
Palace West -  Pan, Maze Runner 2
Warren East 13th - Point Break, Creed
Warren West 21st - The Masked Saint, Point Break
Warren Old Town - The Big Short, Point Break

The Revenant **

 Alejandro G. Iñárritu directed this.Historical Adventure film. Watch Preview. Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, Domhnall Gleeson, Will Poulter. Rated R for strong frontier combat and violence including gory images, a sexual assault, language and brief nudity. Running time is two hours and thirty-six minutes.

An 1820s explorer (Leonardo DiCaprio) is brutally attacked by a bear and left for dead by members of his own hunting team. Guided by sheer will and the love of his family, he endures a vicious winter in a relentless effort to survive long enough to find those who abandoned him.

This is a beautifully photographed, realistic looking frontier adventure whose pacing is so slow it eventually becomes a bore. Those willing to sit through its excessive length should have a strong stomach because when I say realistic, that's what I mean. You get to see a horse gutted to provide shelter from a blizzard. You get to watch a freshly caught fish eaten squirming and raw, and you get to see an animal's flesh hacked from its body and eaten raw. I'm sure that probably happened during that era, but I don't personally find it entertaining to watch. The whole film is gloomy and downbeat without a single bit of laughter to break the depressive atmosphere. This may well end up winning some awards, but it's sure no fun to watch.

There are no additional scenes once the credits begin. A large screen is best. Theatres/Times.

Carol **

 Todd Haynes  directed this Drama. Watch Preview. Cast: Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, Sarah Paulson, Kyle Chandler, Jake Lacy, Cory Michael Smith. Rated R for a scene of sexuality/nudity and brief language. Running time is one hour and fifty-eight minutes.

Two women (Blanchett, Mara) from very different backgrounds find themselves in an unexpected love affair in 1950s New York.

Basically, this is an artsy soap opera. It's nice to look at and features two top actresses. I enjoyed hearing the music of the 50s and seeing the cars of that era. But the plot moves at a snail's pace and there's so little happening it's hard to stay interested.. This could easily been cut to ninety minutes, which would have made it much more palatable. Lest you think this is just a male's reaction to a female love affair, my wife watched this with me and she was as unimpressed as I was. If you enjoy art films or soap operas, fine. But if it's entertainment you're seeking, look elsewhere.

There are no additional scenes once the credits begin. Screen size is unimportant. Theatres/Times.

Worthwhile (or not) 1/8/16

MetaCritic indicates Carol (95) is the top ranking film this week, followed by The Revenant (77), and The Forest (35). The Masked Saint was not reviewed which is not unusual for a film of this type. I saw two of these and think the national critics are far too complimentary. For national reviews take the link to the MetaCritic website for each film by clicking on the titles above.

Check out Monday's Opening section below to see the previews and synopses. 

Opening 1/8/16

For Wichita show times select a theatre at the end of each synopsis. For most other cities, select any theatre below a synopsis or review and enter other town/state below "Change Location", press enter. Next times, just press change. Friday times appear Wednesdays.

Carol [R] 1 hr. 58 min. Drama Watch Preview Cast: Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, Sarah Paulson, Kyle Chandler, Jake Lacy, Cory Michael Smith. Plot: two women from very different backgrounds  find themselves in an unexpected love affair in 1950s New York. Showing at: Warren West.

The  Forest [PG-13] 1 hr. 33 min. Horror film Watch Preview Cast: Natalie Dormer, Taylor Kinney, Eoin Macken, Yukiyoshi Ozawa. Plot: a young American woman (Natalie Dormer) journeys into a Japanese forest where people go to commit suicide in search of her twin sister, who has mysteriously disappeared. Showing at: Warren Old Town, Warren West.

The Masked Saint [PG-13] 1 hr. 45 min. Religious biography Watch Preview Cast: Brett Granstaff, Lara Jean Chorostecki, T.J. McGibbon, Diahann Carroll. Plot: a former professional wrestler retires and settles down as a small town pastor, but finds himself moonlighting as a masked vigilante fighting the injustice he witnesses. Showing at: Warren West.

The Revenant [R] 2 hrs. 36 min.Historical Adventure film Watch Preview Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, Domhnall Gleeson, Will Poulter. Plot: an 1820s explorer (Leonardo DiCaprio) is brutally attacked by a bear and left for dead by members of his own hunting team. Guided by sheer will and the love of his family, he navigates a vicious winter in a relentless effort to survive. Showing at: Movie Machine, Warren East, Warren Old Town, Warren West.

Leaving 1/7/16

Movie Machine - Point Break
Palace West -  nothing
Warren East 13th - 1/4: Brooklyn, Good Dinosaur, In The Heart Of The Sea, Danish Girl, Star Wars 3D
Warren West 21st - Point Break 3D
Warren Old Town - Concussion