FILM’ S DOG DAYS
FILM’ S DOG DAYS
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his summer has proven that audiences are finally returning to theaters after several challenging seasons. That momentum continues this month with a release slate packed with undeniable mainstream appeal and full-throttle star power. August is poised to keep the streak alive, delivering another wave of highly anticipated films set to draw moviegoers back to cinemas. Here ' s what ' s hitting the big screen this month...
The End of Oak Street Directed by David Robert Mitchell Rated PG-13 • August 14th- In Theaters
After a mysterious cosmic event rips Oak Street from suburbia and transports their neighborhood to someplace unknown, the Platt family( Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella and Christian
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Convery) soon discovers that their very survival depends on them sticking together as they navigate their now unrecognizable surroundings.
Ice Cream Man Directed by Eli Roth Unrated • August 6th- In Theaters
Watch out for children! Horror master Eli Roth unleashes a terrifying new nightmare about an idyllic summer town that descends into madness when a sinister ice cream man serves children frozen treats with horrifying consequences. Starring Ari Miller, Benjamin Byron Davis, Karen Cliche, Dylan Hawco, Sarah Abbott, and Shiloh O ' Reilly, the film is being self-released by Roth in approximately 2,000 theaters, preserving its unrated, boundary-pushing gore after giving fans the opportunity to invest directly in the project.
One Night Only Directed by Will Gluck RatedR • August7th-InTheaters
What if one messy night turns out to be the best thing that ever happened to you? Recently dumped Owen( Callum Turner) and hopeful romantic Allie( Monica Barbaro) might be the only two singles in the city looking for more than just a quick encounter. They both feel a spark when they meet, but a series of missteps and side quests complicate their night, keeping them apart. As they each race toward and away from each other across the city, they might discover that the one thing they want most is closer than they think. Also stars Maya Hawke, Julia Fox, King Princess, Ziwe, Ben Marshall, with Molly Ringwald and Levar Burton.
Super Troopers 3 Directed by Jay Chandrasekhar RatedR • August7th-InTheaters
Everyone’ s favorite cops are back with the third installment of the cult comedy classic from the Broken Lizard crew. When Farva’ s( Kevin Heffernan) wildly over-the-top Indian engagement to Thorny’ s( Jay Chandrasekhar) sister spirals into chaos, the Super Troopers must navigate Thorny’ s schemes to break up the relationship, while trying to crack a pernicious new drug ring— all to save the day and maybe the wedding itself.
The Brink Of War Directed by Michael Russell Gunn Rated PG • August 14th- In Theaters
President Reagan( Jeff Daniels) races against time to salvage a deal with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev( Jared Harris) that could dismantle nuclear arsenals— or ignite disaster. With pressure mounting from advisors, intelligence agencies, and history itself, every word spoken brings the world closer to peace... or destruction. with some Hollywood embellishment. Also stars J. K. Simmons as George Shultz.
The Wrong Girls Directed by Dylan Meyer Rated R • August14th- In Theaters
Two codependent best friends( Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat), living paycheck to paycheck and bong rip to bong rip, get caught in a case of mistaken identity that throws their lives into chaos in this sci-fi stoner comedy. The all-star ensemble also includes LaKeith Stanfield, Kate McKinnon, Zack Fox, Tony Hale, Geena Davis, Seth Rogen, and Kumail Nanjiani.
The Rivals of Amziah King Directed by Andrew Patterson Rated R • August14th- In Theaters
Deep within the backwoods of rural Oklahoma, charismatic and musically gifted Amziah King( Matthew McConaughey) herds a bluegrass-playing band of misfits while overseeing the premier honeymaking operation in town. When Amziah’ s estranged foster daughter( Angelina LookingGlass) unexpectedly returns, he leaps at the possibility to renew connection and create a family business. But the honey game is ruthless, and Amziah’ s rivals threaten to destroy everything he has built. Cole Sprouse, Scott Shepherd, Rob Morgan, Tony Revolori, Jake Horowitz and Kurt Russell round out the cast.
Mutiny Directed by Jean-Francois Richet RatedR • August21-InTheaters
After witnessing his billionaire boss’ s murder and being framed for the crime, Cole Reed( Jason Statham) boards a cargo ship on a one-man crusade to avenge his boss’ s death only to discover an international conspiracy. Also starsAnnabelle Wallis, Roland Møller, and Adrian Lester.
Insidious: Out of the Further Directed by Jacob Chase Rated PG-13 • August 21- In Theaters
Insidious franchise returns with a new family and a terror that redefines what The Further is capable of. Amelia Eve stars as Gemma, a young mother raising her daughter in the house where she grew up, who
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