This weekend sees a wide array of new films. There is a drama about a teenager who is the only hearing person in her deaf family, a couple dealing with the aftermath of an adoption that goes awry, Disney’s new film about a video game NPC who wakes up and decides to take charge in his overly-violent world, a biopic about legendary singer Aretha Franklin, and much more! One bit of information worthy of note is that Disney’s new film Free Guy has broken with the studio’s recent trend of releasing their new films both in theaters and on their streaming service at an additional cost, and will only be available in theaters.
CODA (PG-13)
As a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults) Ruby is the only hearing person in her deaf family. When the family’s fishing business is threatened, Ruby finds herself torn between pursuing her love of music and her fear of abandoning her parents.
Directed by Sian Heder
Starring: Emilia Jones, Marlee Matlin, Troy Kotsur, Daniel Durant, Kevin Chapman
Release date: August 13
Don’t Breathe 2 (R)
The sequel is set in the years following the initial deadly home invasion, where Norman Nordstrom (Stephen Lang) lives in quiet solace until his past sins catch up to him.
Directed by Rodo Sayagues
Starring: Stephen Lang, Brendan Sexton III, Madelyn Grace, Rocci Williams, Bobby Schofield
Release date: August 13
The East
A young Dutch soldier deployed to suppress post-WWII independence efforts in the Netherlands’ colony of Indonesia finds himself torn between duty and conscience when he joins an increasingly ruthless commander’s elite squad.
Directed by Jim Taihuttu
Starring: Martijn Lakemeier, Marwan Kenzari, Jonas Smulders, Abel van Gijlswijk, Jeroen Perceval
Release date: August 13
Ema (R)
A couple deals with the aftermath of an adoption that goes awry as their household falls apart.
Directed by Pablo Larraín
Starring: Mariana Di Girólamo, Gael García Bernal, Santiago Cabrera, Paola Giannini, Giannina Fruttero
Release date: August 13
Free Guy (PG-13)
A bank teller discovers that he’s actually an NPC inside a brutal, open world video game.
Directed by Shawn Levy
Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer, Taika Waititi, Camille Kostek, Lil Rel Howery
Release date: August 13
Karen
A racist woman takes it as a personal mission to displace the new Black family that just moved into the neighborhood: they won’t back down without a fight.
Directed by Coke Daniels
Starring: Taryn Manning, Cory Hardrict, Gregory Alan Williams, Brandon Sklenar, Jasmine Burke
Release date: August 13
The Meaning of Hitler
An inquiry into decades of cultural fascination with the Nazi leader, and the ramifications of such a fascination on present day politics.
Directed by Petra Epperlein, Michael Tucker
Starring: Martin Amis, Yehuda Bauer, Richard Evans, Saul Friedländer, David Irving
Release date: August 13
Respect (PG-13)
The life story of legendary R&B singer, Aretha Franklin.
Directed by Liesl Tommy
Starring: Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Audra McDonald, Saycon Sengbloh, Marc Maron
Release date: August 13
Swan Song
A formerly flamboyant hairdresser takes a long walk across a small town to style a dead woman’s hair.
Directed by Todd Stephens
Starring: Udo Kier, Jennifer Coolidge, Linda Evans, Michael Urie, Ira Hawkins
Release date: August 13
What new movie are you looking forward to seeing the most?
