MFG Weekend Movie Preview Memorial Day Weekend 2016
MFG Weekend Movie Preview - Memorial Day Weekend 2016 Movies for Grownups
Nicolas Cage stars as Charles B. McVay, captain of the torpedoed ship that sank in the closing days of World War II, leaving nearly 1,000 men floating in the ocean at the mercy of the sea, sun and sharks.
Okay, now we’re confused. Are these the ones who hang out at house? They all wear tights, right? New at Home * The story of Olympic champion — the African American runner who exploded Hitler’s myth of Aryan superiority — is faithfully captured in this often-thrilling biopic starring Stephan James () as Owens and SNL alumnus Jason Sudeikis as his coach. Officer Casey Affleck has been shot by a group of crooked Atlanta cops trying to create a distraction so they can pull off a heist across town. The bad news — for them — is that the targeted cop doesn’t die. Still Out There * Designates a Movies for Grownups Editors’ Choice They’re birds. They are angry. OK, got it! * plays a rock singer coping with the ripples of certain life decisions in this sensuous mystery set in a lavish seaside villa. Along with beautiful peeps and Dakota Johnson, she encounters passion, jealousy and insecurity. But mostly passion. This duckbilled platypus of a movie is ungainly and slapped together, but giddy good fun to behold. The grownup stars include , , , Hope Davis, and . * Returning to his district on the Maine coast, a congressman (Treat Williams) gets a rocky reception from his constituents. George Hamilton pops up in a fun supporting role, and Elizabeth Marvel (House of Cards) is a delight as the politico’s refreshingly grownup love interest. An intense performance by nearly saves this convoluted drama about a man oddly unaffected by the sudden death of his wife. stars as a British commander who must decide whether to take an innocent life in a drone strike on a terrorist meeting site. The superb players include the late Alan Rickman in his final film role. * Director-star Jason Bateman probes the dark corners of family bonds in this story of siblings (Bateman and Nicole Kidman) enduring an uneasy homecoming with their performance-artist parents ( and Maryann Plunkett). * is magnificent as a 60-something office worker pursuing an unlikely crush on a handsome young coworker (Max Greenfield). * provides all the fun as a struggling U.S. businessman who travels to Saudi Arabia in a last-ditch bid to sell new technology to an Arab monarch.
Make no mistake: This live-action version of the 1967 is as removed from Kipling’s literary classic as Angry Birds is from . Still, the computer animation is jaw-dropping, and Bill Murray is fun as the voice of Baloo the Bear. plays both Jesus and Satan in writer-director Rodrigo Garcia’s speculative account of what happened during The Man from Galilee’s 40-day desert ordeal. Think it’s tough being single? In this dark futuristic comedy, single folks must find a mate in 45 days — or be turned into animals. Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz and are among those racing the clock. * Hmm, a laff riot from Jane Austen? Kate Beckinsale stars as a scandalous 1790s British noblewoman who, on a visit to her in-laws, sets out to score a husband for herself — and a rich aristocrat for her comely daughter (Morfydd Clark). * is a hoot in this latter-day screwball comedy. She plays Georgette, the wife of a philanderer (Ethan Hawke) who leaves her for Maggie (Greta Gerwig), a clueless home-wrecker. Fast-forward three years, and Maggie wants to give the hubby back. But does Georgette accept returns? * shines as the overinvolved mother of a TV writer (Rose Byrne). She smothers the poor girl with attention — until she catches the eye of a charming ex-cop (J.K. Simmons) who rides a Harley and raises chickens. * is host of a TV financial show, is his producer — and Jack O’Connell is the desperate viewer who hijacks the show after losing everything by taking their advice. Directed by Jodie Foster. * The cast of the 2002 original is back, as boisterous and big-haired as ever. Michael Constantine and Lainie Kazan shine as 70-somethings who learn their 50-year marriage was never sanctified. Don’t you just hate it when that happens? * This slam-bang buddy-cop flick harks back to the best of them (think or .). In 1977 L.A., and Ryan Gosling are mismatched detectives searching for an MIA porn star. The jokes are just one form of the rapid-fire killers here. Featured AARP Member Benefits See more Entertainment offers > See more Entertainment offers > See more Entertainment offers > See more Entertainment offers > Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures
Movies for Grownups Weekend Preview A Beauty and the Beast Boo-Boo
And classic films that pay tribute to the meaning of Memorial Day
Amanda Edwards/WireImage/Getty Images Actress Angela Lansbury arrives at the Academy's 25th Anniversary Screening of "Beauty and the Beast" in Beverly Hills, Calif. Disney’s Beauty of a Casting Fail What is Disney thinking? They’ve just announced the cast of a new live-action screen version of , to be released next year, including Ewan McGregor as Lumiere the candlestick and as Cogsworth the clock. That’s fine, but fond as we are of , we can’t think of one good reason why Mrs. Potts the teapot shouldn’t once again be voiced by the glorious , who is still in fine voice at age 90. Ironically, she was also the belle of the ball at a recent 25th anniversary celebration of the original film. EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Memorial Day at the Movies With all the TV ads for grills and cars, it’s easy to forget that Memorial Day is the most solemn day on the U.S. civic calendar. It’s not about picnics or vacation. It’s not even about honoring veterans. It's about The Fallen. These classic films, while refusing to glorify war, nevertheless pay tribute to the men and women who paid the ultimate price for their country. New in Theaters * Designates a Movies for Grownups Editors’ Choice Loud, chaotic and utterly alien to the quiet whimsy of Lewis Carroll, this awful sequel to 2010’s slightly-less-terrible once more stars Johnny Depp as a strangely morose Mad Hatter.Nicolas Cage stars as Charles B. McVay, captain of the torpedoed ship that sank in the closing days of World War II, leaving nearly 1,000 men floating in the ocean at the mercy of the sea, sun and sharks.
Okay, now we’re confused. Are these the ones who hang out at house? They all wear tights, right? New at Home * The story of Olympic champion — the African American runner who exploded Hitler’s myth of Aryan superiority — is faithfully captured in this often-thrilling biopic starring Stephan James () as Owens and SNL alumnus Jason Sudeikis as his coach. Officer Casey Affleck has been shot by a group of crooked Atlanta cops trying to create a distraction so they can pull off a heist across town. The bad news — for them — is that the targeted cop doesn’t die. Still Out There * Designates a Movies for Grownups Editors’ Choice They’re birds. They are angry. OK, got it! * plays a rock singer coping with the ripples of certain life decisions in this sensuous mystery set in a lavish seaside villa. Along with beautiful peeps and Dakota Johnson, she encounters passion, jealousy and insecurity. But mostly passion. This duckbilled platypus of a movie is ungainly and slapped together, but giddy good fun to behold. The grownup stars include , , , Hope Davis, and . * Returning to his district on the Maine coast, a congressman (Treat Williams) gets a rocky reception from his constituents. George Hamilton pops up in a fun supporting role, and Elizabeth Marvel (House of Cards) is a delight as the politico’s refreshingly grownup love interest. An intense performance by nearly saves this convoluted drama about a man oddly unaffected by the sudden death of his wife. stars as a British commander who must decide whether to take an innocent life in a drone strike on a terrorist meeting site. The superb players include the late Alan Rickman in his final film role. * Director-star Jason Bateman probes the dark corners of family bonds in this story of siblings (Bateman and Nicole Kidman) enduring an uneasy homecoming with their performance-artist parents ( and Maryann Plunkett). * is magnificent as a 60-something office worker pursuing an unlikely crush on a handsome young coworker (Max Greenfield). * provides all the fun as a struggling U.S. businessman who travels to Saudi Arabia in a last-ditch bid to sell new technology to an Arab monarch.
Make no mistake: This live-action version of the 1967 is as removed from Kipling’s literary classic as Angry Birds is from . Still, the computer animation is jaw-dropping, and Bill Murray is fun as the voice of Baloo the Bear. plays both Jesus and Satan in writer-director Rodrigo Garcia’s speculative account of what happened during The Man from Galilee’s 40-day desert ordeal. Think it’s tough being single? In this dark futuristic comedy, single folks must find a mate in 45 days — or be turned into animals. Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz and are among those racing the clock. * Hmm, a laff riot from Jane Austen? Kate Beckinsale stars as a scandalous 1790s British noblewoman who, on a visit to her in-laws, sets out to score a husband for herself — and a rich aristocrat for her comely daughter (Morfydd Clark). * is a hoot in this latter-day screwball comedy. She plays Georgette, the wife of a philanderer (Ethan Hawke) who leaves her for Maggie (Greta Gerwig), a clueless home-wrecker. Fast-forward three years, and Maggie wants to give the hubby back. But does Georgette accept returns? * shines as the overinvolved mother of a TV writer (Rose Byrne). She smothers the poor girl with attention — until she catches the eye of a charming ex-cop (J.K. Simmons) who rides a Harley and raises chickens. * is host of a TV financial show, is his producer — and Jack O’Connell is the desperate viewer who hijacks the show after losing everything by taking their advice. Directed by Jodie Foster. * The cast of the 2002 original is back, as boisterous and big-haired as ever. Michael Constantine and Lainie Kazan shine as 70-somethings who learn their 50-year marriage was never sanctified. Don’t you just hate it when that happens? * This slam-bang buddy-cop flick harks back to the best of them (think or .). In 1977 L.A., and Ryan Gosling are mismatched detectives searching for an MIA porn star. The jokes are just one form of the rapid-fire killers here. Featured AARP Member Benefits See more Entertainment offers > See more Entertainment offers > See more Entertainment offers > See more Entertainment offers > Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures