Three new films are here this weekend, all designed for more mature audiences. There is the sort-of sequel to the film Candyman that came out nearly 30 years ago, a film about an astronaut stranded on a near-desolate Earth that must decide the fate of those still living there, and finally a drama about a married couple facing the reality of life together during Covid.
Candyman (R)
A “spiritual sequel” to the horror film Candyman (1992) that returns to the now-gentrified Chicago neighborhood where the legend began.
Directed by Nia DaCosta
Starring: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Teyonah Parris, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Colman Domingo, Vanessa Williams
Release date: August 27
The Colony (R)
Set in the distant future, a female astronaut, shipwrecked on the long-decimated Earth, must decide the fate of the wasteland’s remaining populace.
Directed by Tim Fehlbaum
Starring: Nora Arnezeder, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Iain Glen, Sope Dirisu, Sebastian Roché
Release date: August 27
Together (R)
A husband and wife are forced to re-evaluate themselves and their relationship through the reality of the COVID-19 lockdown.
Directed by Stephen Daldry, Justin Martin
Starring: James McAvoy, Sharon Horgan, Samuel Logan
Release date: August 27
What new movies do you look forward to seeing?
