Kam's Movie Kapsules for 11-13-15
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Kam's Kapsules:
Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
by Kam Williams
For movies opening November 13, 2015
BIG BUDGET FILMS
The 33 (PG-13 for profanity and a disaster
sequence) Fact-based docudrama recounting the 2010 collapse of a
Chilean mine which left 33 men trapped underground for 69 days.
Ensemble cast includes Antonio Banderas, Lou Diamond Phillips, James
Brolin, Juliette Binoche and Gabriel Byrne. (In English and Spanish
with subtitles)
By the Sea (R for nudity, profanity and graphic
sexuality) Romance drama, set in the South of France in the
Seventies, revolving around a writer (Brad Pitt) and a retired dancer
(Angelina Jolie) who try to revitalize their flagging marriage while
vacationing in a quaint village located along the coast. With Melanie
Laurent, Niels Arestrup and Sarah Naudi. (In English and French with
subtitles)
Love the Coopers (PG-13 for profanity, sexuality
and mature themes) Holiday comedy, set in Pittsburgh, about the
hijinks which unfold when several generations of a dysfunctional
family convene for their annual Christmas gathering. Co-starring
Olivia Wilde, Amanda Seyfried, Anthony Mackie, Diane Keaton, John
Goodman, Ed Helms and Marisa Tomei
My All American (PG for mature themes, mild
epithets and brief partial nudity) Bittersweet biopic about Freddie
Steinmark (Finn Wittrock), the college football great diagnosed with
cancer a couple days after leading the University of Texas to the
1969 NCAA National Championship. With Aaron Eckhart, Sarah Bolger and
Robin Tunney.
INDEPENDENT & FOREIGN FILMS
All Rise (Unrated) Legal argument documentary
following the fortunes of seven law students from seven different
countries (Palestine, Israel, Uganda, Jamaica, Russia, India and
Singapore) as they compete in the world's largest moot court
competition staged in Washington, DC .
Casa Grande (Unrated) Coming-of-age drama, set in
Rio de Janeiro, about a spoiled-rotten teen (Thales Cavalcanti) who's
decadent lifestyle comes to an abrupt end when his father's (Marcello
Novaes) hedge fund goes belly up. Cast includes Suzana Pires, Alice
Melo and Bruna Amaya. (In Portuguese with subtitles)
Entertainment (R for profanity, sexuality, crude
humor, brief drug use and a disturbing image) Road drama about a
washed-up comedian (Greg Turkington) who does some stand-up shows in
dives while driving cross-country en route to a rendezvous with his
long-estranged daughter. With John C. Reilly, Tye Sheridan, Michael
Cera, Amy Seimetz and Dean Stockwell.
Funny Buddy (Unrated) Romantic dramedy about a
childhood obesity counselor (Kentucker Audley) and an
emotionally-stunted trust fund baby (Olly Alexander) competing for
the affections of a reclusive animal activist (Joslyn Jensen).
Featuring Louis Cancelmi, Anna Margaret Hollyman and Marisa Brown.
Ingrid Bergman in Her Own Words (Unrated)
Reverential documentary offering a behind-the-scenes look at the life
of one of the most celebrated actresses of her time. Featuring
archival footage as well as commentary by Sigourney Weaver, Liv
Ullmann, and Ingrid's offspring: Pia Lindstrom, Isabella Rossellini,
Isotta Rossellini and Roberto Rossellini. (In English and Spanish
with subtitles)
James White (R for sexuality, nudity, profanity
and drug use) Christopher Abbott handles the title role in this
character study, set in New York City, about a self-destructive
slacker, still living at home, forced to mature when his mom (Cynthia
Nixon) becomes seriously ill. With Ron Livingston, Scott Mescudi,
Makenzie Leigh and David Call.
Man Up (R for profanity and sexual references)
Romantic comedy about a woman (Lake Bell) unlucky at love who finally
finds Mr. Right (Simon Pegg) after being mistaken for his blind date.
With Olivia Williams, Rory Kinnear and Ophelia Lovibond.
Shelter (Unrated) Character-driven drama, marking
the directorial debut of Paul Bettany, revolving around the love
which blossoms between a homeless street performer from Nigeria
(Anthony Mackie) and a heroin-addicted widow (Jennifer Connelly) also
living on the streets of New York.
Song of Lahore (PG for mature themes, smoking and
violent images) Cross-cultural documentary chronicling the musical
collaborations of a Pakistani classical orchestra and Wynton
Marsalis' big band. (In Urdu with subtitles)
Steve McQueen: The Man & Le Mans (Unrated) The
making of documentary revisiting the shooting of the legendary
actor's auto racing classic in 1971.
Sweet Micky for President (Unrated) Haitian
documentary chronicling Michel Martelly's presidential campaign in
the wake of the earthquake which devastated his homeland in 2010.
Featuring appearances by Pras Michel, Sean Penn, Wyclef Jean and Ben
Stiller.
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