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Raya and The Last Dragon
Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. However, when sinister monsters known as the Druun threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, those same monsters have returned, and it's up to a lone warrior named Raya (Kelly Marie Tran) to track down the last dragon and stop the Druun for good. This animated film also stars the voice talent of Awkwafina, Gemma Chan, Benedict Wong, and Daniel Dae Kim.
(Rated PG / Run time: 1h 48min)
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Nobody
Hutch Mansell (Bob Odenkirk) fails to defend himself or his family when two thieves break into his suburban home one night. The aftermath of the incident soon strikes a match to his long-simmering rage. In a barrage of fists, gunfire, and squealing tires, Hutch must now save his wife and son from a dangerous adversary -- and ensure that he will never be underestimated again.
(Rated R / Run time: 1h 32min)
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The Lovebirds
On the brink of breaking up, Leilani (Issa Rae) and Jibran (Kumail Nanjiani) get unintentionally embroiled in a bizarre murder mystery. As they get closer to clearing their names and solving the case, they need to figure out how they, and their relationship, can survive the night. This madcap rom-com was directed by Michael Showalter (The Big Sick, Hello, My Name is Doris).
(Rated R / Run time: 1h 27min)
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Supernova
When a writer (Stanley Tucci) is diagnosed with dementia, he travels across England to the Lake District with his musician partner (Colin Firth), reuniting with friends and family for the final time. James Dreyfus, Pippa Haywood, and Peter MacQueen costar in this romantic drama, directed by Harry Macqueen.
(Rated R / Run time: 1h 35min)
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The World to Come
In this powerful 19th century romance set in the American Northeast, Abigail (Katherine Waterston), a farmer's wife, and her new neighbor Tallie (Vanessa Kirby) find themselves irrevocably drawn to each other. A grieving Abigail tends to her withdrawn husband Dyer (Casey Affleck) as free-spirit Tallie bristles at the jealous control of her husband Finney (Christopher Abbott), when together their intimacy begins to fill a void in each other's lives they never knew existed.
(Rated R / Run time: 1h 38min)
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The Courier
The true story of a British businessman (Benedict Cumberbatch) unwittingly recruited into one of the greatest international conflicts in history. Forming an unlikely partnership with a Soviet officer hoping to prevent a nuclear confrontation, the men work together to provide the crucial intelligence used to defuse the Cuban Missile Crisis.
(Rated PG-13 / Run time: 1h 52min)
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Mortal Kombat
Hunted by the fearsome warrior Sub-Zero, MMA fighter Cole Young (Lewis Tan) finds sanctuary at the temple of Lord Raiden. Training with experienced fighters Liu Kang, Kung Lao and the rogue mercenary Kano, Cole prepares to stand with Earth's greatest champions to take on the enemies from Outworld in a high-stakes battle for the universe.
(Rated R / Run time: 1h 50min)
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“So please, oh PLEASE, we beg, we pray, Go throw your TV set away, And in its place you can install, A lovely bookshelf on the wall!” -The Oompa-Loompas, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Monday, September 13 is "Roald Dahl Day." Dahl was the author of the beloved children's books Matilda, The Witches, and The BFG among many others. You can celebrate his legacy by throwing your television set away and checking out some of his novels from your local library! ...or, if you'd rather not heed the Oompa-Loompas' advice, you can watch one of the following film adaptations of his work! |
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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Charlie Bucket (Peter Ostrum), a sweet boy from a poor family, dreams of finding one of five golden tickets hidden inside chocolate bar wrappers which will admit him to the eccentric and reclusive Willy Wonka's (Gene Wilder) magical factory. One after another, tickets are discovered by ghastly children - but will the lad find the last remaining one and have all his dreams come true?
(Rated G / Run time: 1h 38min)
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The Witches
While staying at a hotel in England with his grandmother, Helga (Mai Zetterling), young Luke (Jasen Fisher) inadvertently spies on a convention of witches. The Grand High Witch (Anjelica Huston) reveals a plan to turn all children into mice through a magical formula. When they find that Luke has overheard, the witches test the formula on him. Now, with the help of Helga, Luke must fight back against the witches.
(Rated PG / Run time: 1h 31min)
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Fantastic Mr. Fox
After 12 years of bucolic bliss, Mr. Fox (George Clooney) breaks a promise to his wife (Meryl Streep) and raids the farms of their human neighbors, Boggis, Bunce and Bean. Giving in to his animal instincts endangers not only his marriage but also the lives of his family and their animal friends. When the farmers force Mr. Fox and company deep underground, he has to resort to his natural craftiness to rise above the opposition. The stacked voice cast for this animated caper also includes Bill Murray, Jason Schwartzman, and Michael Gambon.
(Rated PG / Run time: 1h 27min)
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The BFG
Ten-year-old Sophie is in for the adventure of a lifetime when she meets the Big Friendly Giant (Mark Rylance). Naturally scared at first, the young girl soon realizes that the 24-foot behemoth is actually quite gentle and charming. As their friendship grows, Sophie's presence attracts the unwanted attention of Bloodbottler, Fleshlumpeater and other giants. After traveling to London, Sophie and the BFG must convince Queen Victoria to help them get rid of all the bad giants once and for all.
(Rated PG / Run time: 1h 57min)
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James and the Giant Peach
Featuring stop-motion animation and live action, this inventive adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved children's tale follows the adventures of James (Paul Terry), an orphaned young British boy. Forced to live with his cruel aunts (Joanna Lumley, Miriam Margolyes), James finds a way out of his bleak existence when he discovers an enormous enchanted peach. After rolling into the sea inside the buoyant fruit, James, accompanied by a crew of friendly talking insects, sets sail for New York City.
(Rated PG / Run time: 1h 24min)
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Matilda
Matilda Wormwood (Mara Wilson) is a preternaturally-gifted girl forced to put up with crude, distant parents (Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman). Worse, Agatha Trunchbull (Pam Ferris), the evil principal at Matilda's school, is a terrifyingly strict bully. However, when Matilda realizes she has the power of telekinesis, she begins to defend her friends from Trunchbull's wrath and fight back against her unkind parents.
(Rated PG / Run time: 1h 42min)
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Revolting Rhymes
Based on the much-loved children's book written by Roald Dahl and illustrated by Quentin Blake, Revolting Rhymes takes the classic fairy tales of Little Red Riding Hood, Snow White, The Three Little Pigs, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Cinderella, then mixes them together and serves them with a mischievous twist.
(Rated PG / Run time: 55min)
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