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It’s that time of year when Oscar caliber films fall out of the sky and into theaters. Five of this year’s top films are in theaters at this writing, with three more to follow before December.
It’s that time of year when Oscar caliber films fall out of the sky and into theaters. Five of this year’s top films are in theaters at this writing, with three more to follow before December.
Yeah, it's too early to predict the ten Best Pictures as some of these will
definitely lose momentum before January (Sorry Warren Beatty), but these dozen films
are a safe bet to be totally ten-buck-worthy (and one of them features the future Han
Solo). Enjoy!
NOVEMBER
Hell or High Water
Brothers Toby and Tanner (Chris Pine and Ben Foster) are on
a bank-robbing spree in West Texas, and a Texas Ranger, Best Actor frontrunner Jeff
Bridges, is on to it. It’s a beauty and it’s sensational.
On Demand now for sale, rental begins Tuesday, November 22.
Moonlight
A young man deals with his dysfunctional home life and comes
of age in Miami during the "War on Drugs” era. The New York Times recently
asked “Is this 2016’s best movie?” I’ll find out this week.
In theaters now.
Loving
British-American drama starring Joel Egerton and Ruth Nega as Richard and Mildred Loving, the plaintiffs in the 1967 U.S. Supreme Court decision Loving v. Virginia, which invalidated state laws prohibiting interracial marriage. Directed by Jeff Nichols (Mud).In theaters now.
The controversial film based on the story of Nat Turner, the
enslaved man who led a slave rebellion. Directed by and starring Nate Parker.
In theaters now.
Hacksaw Ridge
Speaking of controversial directors, we also have Mel Gibson's new film. WWII American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss (Andrew Garfield) refuses to kill people and becomes the first Conscientious Objector in American history to be awarded the Medal of Honor.
In theaters now.
Lee (Casey Affleck) returns to his North Shore hometown and
separated wife (Michelle Williams). Written and directed by Kenneth Lonergan (You
Can Count On Me). A likely contender in many categories.
In theaters November 18.
Rules Don’t Apply
This year’s Hollywood film that honors itself, Rules Don’t
Apply, follows the romantic relationship between a young actress (Lilly
Collins) and her driver (Alden Ehrenreich, the future Han Solo), which is
forbidden by their employer Howard Hughes (Warren Beatty). This is Beatty’s
first directorial effort since Bulworth (1998). Also starring Annete Benning
and Matthew Broderick.
In theaters November 23.
Australian-American-British drama that follows Saroo (Dev Patel)
on his search for his long lost family. Also starring Rooney Mara, David Wenham
and Nicole Kidman. It’s a Weinstein film.
In theaters November 25.
DECEMBER
Jackie
Actress frontrunner Natalie Portman plays Jacqueline Kennedy in the days when she
was First Lady in the
White House.
In theaters December 2.
La La Land
This year’s early front-runner is a romantic musical set in
L.A. starring likely Best Actress winner Emma Stone, Ryan Gossling and J.K.
Simmons — directed by Damien Chazelle (Whiplash).
In theaters December 9.
The Founder
Supersized biopic of Ray Kroc (Michael Keaton) maneuvered himself into a position to buy the 1950s burger operation of Mac and Dick McDonald and create a billion-dollar fast food empire.
In theaters December 16.
Patriots Day
Sgt. Saunders (Mark Wahlberg) joins Boston Marathon bombing survivors, first responders and other investigators in a race against the clock to hunt down the suspects. Directed by Peter Berg (Lone Survivor).
In theaters December 21.
The Founder
Supersized biopic of Ray Kroc (Michael Keaton) maneuvered himself into a position to buy the 1950s burger operation of Mac and Dick McDonald and create a billion-dollar fast food empire.
In theaters December 16.
Patriots Day
Sgt. Saunders (Mark Wahlberg) joins Boston Marathon bombing survivors, first responders and other investigators in a race against the clock to hunt down the suspects. Directed by Peter Berg (Lone Survivor).
In theaters December 21.
Silence
A historical drama set in the seventeeth century follows two
Portuguese Jesuit priests (Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver) who face violence when
they travel to Japan to locate their mentor (Liam Neeson) and propagate
Christianity. Directed by Martin Scorsese.
In theaters December 23.
Hidden Figures
Three women at NASA (Taraji P. Henson,Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monáe) provide NASA with important mathematical data and play key roles behind the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit.
Fences
Set in 1950s Pittsburgh, a former baseball player (Denzel Washington),
now working as a waste collector, struggles to provide for his
wife (Viola Davis) and family. This Best Picture front-runner is based on the
play of the same name and directed by Denzel Washington.
In theaters December 25.
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