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[Movie News] In Theaters This Week – December 25, 2020

by Tori Ann
written by Tori Ann

Many theaters are still not open in the US. Some have had to close again due to health restrictions being put back in place or simply due to a lack of people coming in. While many big-name movies are pushing their release dates back even further, or choosing to premiere overseas first, a number of movies are still determined to make their way to theaters.

The holiday season may be a little different this year, but there are still a slew of new movies coming out for Christmas this year. This Friday brings the long-awaited theatrical release of Wonder Woman 1984, as well as a new Pinocchio film, a film about a discussion shared by several civil rights legends in the 1960’s, and much more!

News of the World (PG-13)

A Civil War veteran agrees to deliver a girl, taken by the Kiowa people years ago, to her aunt and uncle, against her will. They travel hundreds of miles and face grave dangers as they search for a place that either can call home.

Directed by Paul Greengrass

Starring: Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Marvel, Ray McKinnon, Helena Zengel, Mare Winningham

Release date: December 25

One Night in Miami (R)

One Night in Miami is a fictional account of one incredible night where icons Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, Sam Cooke, and Jim Brown gathered discussing their roles in the civil rights movement and cultural upheaval of the 60s.

Directed by Regina King

Starring: Kingsley Ben-Adir, Eli Goree, Aldis Hodge, Leslie Odom Jr., Lance Reddick

Release date: December 25

Pinocchio (PG-13)

Old woodcarver Geppetto’s puppet creation, Pinocchio, magically comes to life with dreams of becoming a real boy. Easily led astray, Pinocchio tumbles from one misadventure to another as he is tricked, kidnapped and chased by bandits.

Directed by Matteo Garrone

Starring: Federico Ielapi, Roberto Benigni, Rocco Papaleo, Massimo Ceccherini, Marine Vacth

Release date: December 25

Promising Young Woman (R)

A young woman, traumatized by a tragic event in her past, seeks out vengeance against those who cross her path.

Directed by Emerald Fennell

Starring: Carey Mulligan, Bo Burnham, Alison Brie, Clancy Brown, Jennifer Coolidge

Release date: December 25

Wonder Woman 1984 (PG-13)

Fast forward to the 1980s as Wonder Woman’s next big screen adventure finds her facing two all-new foes: Max Lord and The Cheetah.

Directed by Patty Jenkins

Starring: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig, Pedro Pascal, Robin Wright

Release date: December 25 (Also available on HBO MAX)

What movies have you been watching recently?

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[Movie Review] ‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’

by Joshua Winchester
written by Joshua Winchester

So much of a person’s life is reflected in the people and things that were a part of their childhood. For many of us, if not all of us over the age of 20, our lives were impacted in some way by one man. That man is Fred Rogers and his wonderful world of make-believe.

The month of November is a special time, because not only is it the month of Thanksgiving, it is now the month that a very special movie was released. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, directed by Marielle Heller and starring Tom Hanks as Mister Rogers, takes a look at the life of journalist Lloyd Vogel. Played by Matthew Rhys, Lloyd is based loosely on journalist Tom Junod, who profiled Mister Rogers in a piece entitled ‘Can You Say…Hero?’ for Esquire in 1998.

Something fascinating about this movie is not only how authentic it is, and how much Tom Hanks captures the spirit and personality of Mister Rogers through his performance, but because throughout the entirety of the film, you can FEEL Mister Rogers, his warmth and love and kindness of spirit. It’s as if he is right there in the theatre with us, smiling with us, laughing with us, sharing in our joy and even our sorrow as the story unfolds.

When scenes take place in Mister Rogers’ house on-set at WQED in Pittsburgh or in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, those scenes are really and truly there in the studio where ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’ was filmed. That means when Tom Hanks looks at you on camera and smiles, sits down to change his shoes or pulls a red cardigan out of the closet, it is the same closet and seat that Mister Rogers used on set. We are truly back in Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.

A movie like this can go one of two ways. It can either be a very hollow work, that while it does convey the message it was trying to from the outset, loses something along the way. Or it can be like A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is, and from start to finish show audiences who either did or did not grow up with Mister Rogers in their lives, the kind of man he was. A friendly, funny, loving, kind man, who set out to change the lives of every person he came into contact with by being their friend.

People like Mister Rogers set out to make the world a better place. And while things may seem bleak at times, all of us should take a lesson from his book. To be a friend whenever possible, because we never know who will be changed by our friendship. That is something this movie really gets across and will always be remembered for. It’s like Mister Rogers always said, “Won’t you be my neighbor?”

I give A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood 5 stars

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[Movie News] In Theaters This Week – November 22, 2019

by Tori Ann
written by Tori Ann

To many, it may seem like the only movie coming out this weekend is Frozen II. The hype for the sequel to 2013’s massive success is quite palpable, but in fact there are quite a few other new movies this weekend. Tom Hanks brings public-access star Fred Rogers back to life, Chadwick Boseman portrays a NYPD detective that uncovers a conspiracy while hunting down two cop killers, a photographer who dedicated her life to documenting the life and crimes of the Italian mafia is given a documentary, Depeche Mode’s 2017 tour is documented through the eyes of their fans, and much more!

21 Bridges (R)

An embattled NYPD detective is thrust into a citywide manhunt for a pair of cop killers after uncovering a massive and unexpected conspiracy.

Directed by Brian Kirk

Starring: Chadwick Boseman, J.K. Simmons, Sienna Miller, Taylor Kitsch, Keith David

Release date: November 22

A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood (PG)

Two-time Oscar®-winner Tom Hanks portrays Mister Rogers in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, a timely story of kindness triumphing over cynicism, based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod. After a jaded magazine writer (Emmy winner Matthew Rhys) is assigned a profile of Fred Rogers, he overcomes his skepticism, learning about empathy, kindness, and decency from America’s most beloved neighbor.

Directed by Marielle Heller

Starring: Tom Hanks, Matthew Rhys, Chris Cooper, Susan Kelechi Watson, Maryann Plunkett

Release date: November 22

Citizen K

The strange case of Mikhail Khodorkovsky, once believed to be the wealthiest man in Russia, who rocketed to prosperity and prominence in the 1990s, served a decade in prison, and became an unlikely martyr for the anti-Putin movement.

Directed by Alex Gibney

Starring: Mikhail Khodorkovsky, Vladimir Putin, Leonid Nevzlin, Boris Berezovsky, Igor Malashenko

Release date: November 22

Dark Waters (PG-13)

A corporate defense attorney takes on an environmental lawsuit against a chemical company that exposes a lengthy history of pollution.

Directed by Todd Haynes

Starring: Anne Hathaway, Mark Ruffalo, Tim Robbins, William Jackson Harper, Bill Pullman

Release date: November 22

Frozen II (PG)

Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven leave Arendelle to travel to an ancient, autumn-bound forest of an enchanted land. They set out to find the origin of Elsa’s powers in order to save their kingdom.

Directed by Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee

Starring: Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff, Idina Menzel, Evan Rachel Wood, Sterling K. Brown

Release date: November 22

Hala (R)

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Muslim teenager Hala copes with the unraveling of her family as she comes into her own.

Directed by Minhal Baig

Starring: Geraldine Viswanathan, Jack Kilmer, Gabriel Luna, Purbi Joshi, Azad Khan

Release date: November 22 (Limited)

Shooting the Mafia

Italian photographer Letizia Battaglia spends her career documenting the life and crimes of the Mafia.

Directed by Kim Longinotto

Starring: Letizia Battaglia

Release date: November 15

Spirits in the Forest

A look at Depeche Mode’s final moments of their 2017 Global Spirit Tour, featuring intimate stories from select fans.

Directed by Anton Corbijn, Pasqual Gutierrez, Anton Korbijn, John Merizalde, John Merizalde

Starring: Bismarck, Daniel Cassus, Depeche Mode, Andrew Fletcher, David Gahan

Release date: November 21

When Lambs Become Lions

In the Kenyan bush, a small-time ivory dealer fights to stay on top while forces mobilize to destroy his trade. When he turns to his younger cousin, a conflicted wildlife ranger who hasn’t been paid in months, they both see a possible lifeline.

Directed by Jon Kasbe

Release date: November 22

What new movies will you be seeing this weekend?

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[Movie News] In Theaters This Week – June 21, 2019

by Tori Ann
written by Tori Ann

While this weekend brings about the official start of summer, it also brings to a close the saga of an adventurous group of toys. The original Toy Story movie premiered all the way back in 1995 and raised the question of what our toys do when we’re not playing with them. Whether you’ve been a fan of Buzz, Woody, Jesse, and the rest of the gang since the beginning or are new to them, you have to admit that it has been a wild ride. Hopefully this final chapter in the Toy Story saga does justice to the characters that a generation grew up with.

In addition to Toy Story 4, some of the new movies this weekend include a documentary on the life of musician Toni Morrison, an addition to the Chucky horror franchise, a film about a whale that washed ashore in Australia in 1975, and much more!

Anna (R)

Beneath Anna Poliatova’s striking beauty lies a secret that will unleash her indelible strength and skill to become one of the world’s most feared government assassins.

Directed by Luc Besson

Starring: Sasha Luss, Helen Mirren, Luke Evans, Cillian Murphy, Lera Abova

Release date: June 21

Child’s Play (R)

A mother gives her son a toy doll for his birthday, unaware of its more sinister nature.

Directed by Lars Klevberg

Starring: Aubrey Plaza, Mark Hamill, Gabriel Bateman, Brian Tyree Henry

Release date: June 21

Round of Your Life

Fifteen year-old Taylor Collins is a golf legacy. The son of a PGA veteran, the younger brother of a PGA rookie, he has all the talent in the world-but wants nothing to do with golf or the pressure of being the next in line. After Taylor purposely blows his tryout for the school team, his disappointed father takes a drive that ends in a texting-while-driving accident and lands him in a coma. Taylor blames himself and, with the guidance of his brother and the prayer support from his mother Jenny and newfound crush Bailey, makes it his mission to get back on the team and become the first freshman in state history to lead his team to a state championship. Faith, hope, and love bring Taylor and his family closer than ever and he learns that the greatest way to honor his father and his God is to embrace the gifts and talents he was given.

Directed by Dylan Thomas Ellis

Starring: Alexandra DeBerry, Richard T. Jones, Katie Leclerc, Tyler Jade Nixon, Jasmine Williams

Release date: June 21

Swinging Safari (R)

Australia, 1975. The beach suburb of Nobbys Beach is a place that revolves around surf mats, baby oil, boxed wine and the new miracle of Kentucky Fried Chicken. 14 year-old Jeff tries to find his feet in a world changing faster than his hormones, and deal with his crush on shy and sensitive girl-next-door Melly. When the beach town suddenly hits the spotlight after the body of a 200-ton whale is washed ashore, Jeff and Melly think it’s the biggest thing that ever happened in their lives. Meanwhile, their eccentric parents are catching up with the sexual revolution that has also washed up on Australia’s beaches. And just like the decaying whale, it’s all about to go spectacularly wrong.

Directed by Stephan Elliott

Starring: Guy Pearce, Kylie Minogue, Jesse Denyer, Kotan Jacob, Alex Kotan

Release date: June 21

Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am (PG-13)

This artful and intimate meditation on the legendary storyteller examines her life, her works and the powerful themes she has confronted throughout her literary career.

Directed by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders

Starring: Toni Morrison, Hilton Als, Oprah Winfrey, Russell Banks, Angela Davis

Release date: June 21

Toy Story 4 (G)

Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the rest of the gang embark on a road trip with Bonnie and a new toy named Forky. The adventurous journey turns into an unexpected reunion as Woody’s slight detour leads him to his long-lost friend Bo Peep. As Woody and Bo discuss the old days, they soon start to realize that they’re two worlds apart when it comes to what they want from life as a toy

Directed by Josh Cooley

Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Annie Potts, Tony Hale, Keegan-Michael Key

Release date: June 21

Wild Rose (R)

Rose-Lynn Harlan is bursting with raw talent, charisma and cheek. Fresh out of prison and reunited with her son and daughter, all she wants is to get out of Glasgow and make it as a country singer in Nashville. Rose’s mother Marion, on the other hand, has had a bellyful of her worthless nonsense. Forced to take strict responsibility, Rose gets a cleaning job, only to find an unlikely champion in the middle-class lady of the house. 

Directed by Tom Harper

Starring: Jessie Buckley, Matt Costello, Jane Patterson, Lesley Hart, Carol Pyper Rafferty

Release date: June 21

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[Trailer] New Look at ‘Toy Story 4’ Explores New Worlds

by Tori Ann
written by Tori Ann

At the end of Toy Story 3, we all thought we had seen the last of Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head, and the rest of the toys. Much to our surprise, that was not the case when Toy Story 4 was announced. They may live with a new child now, but there are many more adventures for our fearless band of toys to experience.

The first full trailer for Toy Story 4 is out and it promises the same themes of friendship, adventure, and finding your way back home. In addition, it looks to explore even more, such as what makes something a toy and what it means to exist solely for the enjoyment of a child.

The trailer also shows Woody’s one-time love interest Bo Peep in a new light. She’s changed a lot since we last saw her, losing her hoopskirt and now quite handy in wielding her staff as a weapon. When Woody, Buzz, and Forky become separated from the others, it looks like Bo will try and show them a new way of living.

The newest addition to the Toy Story cast is Tony Hale as Forky, the spork turned into a toy by Bonnie.

Toy Story 4 will travel to infinity and beyond on June 21.

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[Video] Last Night on CONAN (1/22/19): Tom Hanks w/ Special Appearance by Milo Ventimiglia

by Jason Bennett
written by Jason Bennett

PopCultHQ brings you all the
best clips from last night on CONAN!

On Tuesday, January 22nd, Conan returned with actor Tom Hanks.

Plus, a special appearance by Milo Ventimiglia!

AND…Andy Richter is back as well! Yeah, boy!

The 3-Month CONAN Shutdown Is Officially Over

Conan talks about his new 30-minute show and
the drastic measures TBS took to promote it.

Conan’s Secret Son Is Revealed On “This Is CONAN”

Conan and Andy deal with the drama of a new
show format and a secret son named Milo Ventimiglia.

Conan’s First Guest Of 2019

Conan scored an incredible lead guest for his first show of 2019.

Tom Hanks Gave Team Coco Its Name

Tom Hanks invented the nickname “Coco”
because he couldn’t remember Conan’s name.

Tom Hanks Isn’t Always The Nicest Guy In Hollywood

When the nicest guy in Hollywood says, “let me get this straight,” something has gone terribly wrong.

Tom Hanks Is Insecure About His “Squeaky Voice” & “Big Ass”

Conan can only relate to one of Tom’s insecurities…

Tom Hanks Remembers His Friend Penny Marshall

Tom slips into his Penny Marshall impression
to tell a story from the set of “A League of Their Own.”

Tom Hanks Is Obsessed With Lost Gloves
Tom and Conan invent complicated backstories
for the single gloves that Tom posts on Instagram.

Pantone Unveils Team Coco Orange!

On Wednesday, January 23rd, Conan welcomes
The Cast of “The Good Place”

Be sure to follow CONAN online!

Conan O’Brien

Team Coco

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Coming to Theaters this Week (10/23-10/29)

by April Carvelli
written by April Carvelli

Thursday October 27th

The Substitute Spy

thesubstitutespyVideo game fanatics learn that someone in their school is trying to control the world.

Fandango Oscar Ballot

Friday October 28th

American Pastoral

american-pastoral-final-posterEwan McGregor makes his directorial debut with this adaptation of Philip Roth‘s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name. McGregor plays Seymour “Swede” Levov, a former high-school star athlete who seems destined for a charmed life after he inherits his father’s business and weds an ex-beauty queen. Years later, with the Vietnam War raging, Levov’s perfect world begins to fall apart when his activist daughter commits a heinous act of political terrorism. Dakota Fanning, Jennifer Connelly, Molly Parker, Uzo Aduba, Rupert Evans, and David Strathairn co-star.

Gimme Danger

gimmedangerJim Jarmusch directed this in-depth profile of the legendary American rock band the Stooges and their charismatic frontman Iggy Pop. The documentary explores both their initial impact on the musical landscape of the late ’60s, and their lasting influence on everything from punk to alternative rock. Gimme Danger premiered at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival as a part of their Midnight Screenings.

 

Inferno

infernoteaserposterTom Hanks reprises his role as Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon in director Ron Howard and screenwriter David Koepp‘s adaptation of the best-selling novel Inferno by Dan Brown. This time out, Langdon teams up with Dr. Sienna Brooks (Felicity Jones) to unravel a mystery involving Dante‘s The Divine Comedy and stop a terrorist from unleashing a devastating biological weapon. Ben Foster and Irrfan Khan co-star.

Purchase select movies on FandangoNOW and get up to $5 of movie cash to see the upcoming Tom Hanks film Inferno – in theaters everywhere 10/28. Additional terms apply.

 

 

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