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September Movies: American Made, IT, & Kingsman


Mark Vader

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As an overall disappointing and downtrodden Summer Season comes to an end, the month of September comes along and brings with it more serious fare, as the so called Adult Season of movies begins. The heat is waning, the leaves are changing color, kids are back in school, and football is starting. The big explosions of Summer are gone, although there will be a handful of big fare to take in before the Holiday Season begins. This also officially kicks off the beginning of studios releasing their potential Oscar nominated films, as smaller independent films that have been picked up from the festivals will be on display, as well as major studios adding in their own pricey independent films.

Drama will be at the forefront, as will horror, but there's a little action and comedy to go along with it as well. One of Hollywood's biggest stars headlines one of this month's top movies.

 

Tom Cruise stars in "American Made". Based on True accounts, this movie follows Barry Seal, a TWA pilot recruited by the CIA to provide reconnaissance on the burgeoning communist threat in Central America. Also starring Sarah Wright & Domhnall Gleeson.

 

New Line Cinema presents, "IT". Based on the Stephen King novel, a group of kids called the "Losers Club" encounter a creature called It, which preys on children and whose favorite form is that of a sadistic clown called Pennywise. Starring Bill Skarsgard, Jaeden Lieberher, Finn Wolfhard & Sophia Lillis.

 

Three years after the surprise success of "Kingsman: The Secret Service", we now get a follow-up with, "Kingsman: The Golden Circle". When their headquarters are destroyed and the world is held hostage, their journey leads them to the discovery of an allied spy organization in the US called Statesman, dating back to the day they were both founded. In a new adventure that tests their agents’ strength and wits to the limit, these two elite secret organizations band together to defeat a ruthless common enemy. Starring Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Taron Egerton, Mark Strong, Halle Berry, Elton John, Channing Tatum & Jeff Bridges. Directed by Matthew Vaughn

 

Jennifer Lawrence stars in "Mother!". A couple's relationship is tested when uninvited guests arrive at their home, disrupting their tranquil existence. Also starring Javier Bardem, Domhnall Gleeson, Brian Gleeson, Kristen Wiig, Ed Harris & Michelle Pfeiffer. Directed by Darren Aranofsky.

 

Michael Keaton stars in, "American Assassin". Follows the rise of Mitch Rapp a CIA black ops recruit under the instruction of Cold War veteran Stan Hurley. The pair is then enlisted by CIA Deputy Director Irene Kennedy to investigate a wave of apparently random attacks on both military and civilian targets. Also starring Dylan O'Brien, Sanaa Lathan & Taylor Kitsch.

 

In "The LEGO Ninjago Movie", In this big-screen NINJAGO adventure, the battle for NINJAGO City calls to action young Master Builder Lloyd, aka the Green Ninja, along with his friends, who are all secret ninja warriors. Led by Master Wu, as wise-cracking as he is wise, they must defeat evil warlord Garmadon, The Worst Guy Ever, who also happens to be Lloyd’s dad. Starring the voices of Jackie Chan, Justin Theroux, Dave Franco, Olivia Munn & Michael Pena.

 

Ben Stiller stars in "Brad's Status". A father takes his son to tour colleges on the East Coast and meets up with an old friend who makes him feel inferior about his life's choices. Also starring Austin Abrams, Jenna Fischer, Luke Wilson, Jemaine Clement & Michael Sheen.

 

Emma Stone & Steve Carrell star in, "Battle of the Sexes". The electrifying 1973 tennis match between World number one Billie Jean King (Emma Stone) and ex-champ and serial hustler Bobby Riggs (Steve Carell) was billed as the Battle of the Sexes and became the most watched televised sports event of all time. Also starring Elisabeth Shue, Andrea Riseborough, Sarah Silverman, Alan Cumming & Bill Pullman.

 

Jake Gyllenhaal stars in, "Stronger". The inspiring true story of Jeff Bauman, an ordinary man who captured the hearts of his city and the world to become a symbol of hope following the infamous 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. Also starring Tatiana Maslany, Clancy Brown & Miranda Richardson.

 

Reese Witherspoon stars in, "Home Again". Recently separated from her husband, Alice decides to start over by moving back to her hometown of Los Angeles with her two young daughters. During a night out on her 40th birthday, Alice meets three aspiring filmmakers who happen to be in need of a place to live. Alice agrees to let the guys stay in her guest house temporarily, but the arrangement ends up unfolding in unexpected ways. Also starring Michael Sheen, Candice Bergen, Lake Bell & Nat Wolff.

 

In "Flatliners", A group of medical students subject themselves to near-death experiences in order to see if anything lies beyond the big sleep. Starring Ellen Page, Diego Luna, Nina Dobrev, James Norton, Kiersey Clemens & Kiefer Sutherland.

 

Finally, to celebrate it's 40th anniversary, Steven Spielberg's "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" will be re-released in theaters.

 

Calendar with Trailers

 

9/1

"Close Encounters of the Third Kind" 40th Anniversary: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075860/videoplayer/vi3552444697?ref_=tt_pv_vi_aiv_2

 

9/8

"IT": http://www.imdb.com/videoplayer/vi1396095257?ref_=ttvi_vi_imdb_1

 

"Home Again": http://www.imdb.com/videoplayer/vi535214361?ref_=ttvi_vi_imdb_1

 

9/15

"Mother!": http://www.imdb.com/videoplayer/vi2921576729?ref_=ttvi_vi_imdb_1

 

"American Assassin": http://www.cbsfilms.com/american-assassin/

 

"Brad's Status": http://bradsstatus.movie/

 

9/22

"Kingsman: The Golden Circle": http://www.foxmovies.com/movies/kingsman-the-golden-circle

 

"The LEGO Ninjago Movie": http://www.legoninjagomovie.com/

 

"Battle of the Sexes": http://www.foxsearchlight.com/battleofthesexes/

 

"Stronger": http://www.imdb.com/videoplayer/vi468629785?ref_=ttvi_vi_imdb_1

 

9/29

"Flatliners": http://www.imdb.com/videoplayer/vi1591982361?ref_=ttvi_vi_imdb_2

 

"American Made": https://www.universalpictures.com/movies/american-made

 

That's all for now. I will post some Independent films later. Until then.....Enjoy!

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I'm more excited about "Close Encounters" on the big screen than anything else.


Is Flatliners a remake? I seem to remember a similar theme in a movie from the 1980's or 90's.

 

1990, Kiefer Sutherland, Julia Roberts, Kevin Bacon. I believe it is a remake of that.

 

Edit: Just checked IMDB, it looks like a sequel. Sutherland's returning as the same character.

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Definitely seeing Kingsman: The Golden Circle. If it is half as good as the first one, it will be worth the price of admission.

Totally agree. Thought the first one was unexpectedly really good. Can't wait for the new one!

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I always read these posts in MovieFone voice.

 

I'll see Kingsman. I think people will see IT and ultimately be disappointed. Why? Nobody out traumatizes a Tim Curry Pennywise.

Overrated.

 

It's the character that creeps people out. Not the actor. As long as it's written well, we won't be disappointed.

 

That being said, I'm already underwhelmed by the previews because they show very gimmicky actions, like Pennywise's flickering advancement through the water in the basement. It's a stupid Hollywood scare tactic that only worked the first time it was done.

 

All we need is a creepy clown standing there, cracking humiliating jokes with veiled threats.

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I always read these posts in MovieFone voice.

 

 

The actual MovieFone voice or Kramer's version of it? Why don't you just tell me which movie you want to see?

 

Anyway, I'll be sitting out this month. Nothing really sticks out to me. It seems like it has been a few months now since anything has caught my eye.Hopefully we're due for a surprise comedy hit soon. I couldn't even tell you the last comedy I saw in theaters.

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The actual MovieFone voice or Kramer's version of it? Why don't you just tell me which movie you want to see?

 

Anyway, I'll be sitting out this month. Nothing really sticks out to me. It seems like it has been a few months now since anything has caught my eye.Hopefully we're due for a surprise comedy hit soon. I couldn't even tell you the last comedy I saw in theaters.

Well, they're not worth seeing in theaters, anyway.

 

Go to the theater for the effects and sound. Rent comedies.

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Well, they're not worth seeing in theaters, anyway.

 

Go to the theater for the effects and sound. Rent comedies.

 

It depends on the movie though. I was thinking specifically of the Hangover when I posted that. A comedy of that quality is so much better in a packed theater, getting to hear the entire room's reaction.

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It depends on the movie though. I was thinking specifically of the Hangover when I posted that. A comedy of that quality is so much better in a packed theater, getting to hear the entire room's reaction.

I get what you mean.

 

I never saw The Hangover in a theatre, but I doubt it would have made a difference to me. The Hangover is a funny movie, but I think it get far more credit than it deserved.

 

The last comedy movie I saw in a theatre where the audience was in constant laughter, was The Birdcage.

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