MARCH MOVIE MADNESS
MARCH MOVIE MADNESS
Timothée Chalamet in Dune : PartTwo
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ue to the strikes last year , there has been a lot of flip-flopping and shuffling of schedules , and March has ended up being a pretty big month for new releases ! This is good news for those itching for long-anticipated films like the franchise sequels to Dune , Ghostbusters , ** Godzilla , and the new reboot of Road House , which all find themselves debuting this month . Here are our top picks for March Madness viewing !
By Lori Vernon
Dune : Part Two
Directed by Denis Villeneuve Rated PG-13 • March 1 - In Theaters
The next chapter of Frank Herbert ’ s celebrated novel ** Dune , with an expanded all-star international ensemble cast , follows the mythic journey of Paul Atreides ( Timothée Chalamet ) as he unites with Chani ( Zendaya ) and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family . Facing a choice between the love
of his life and the fate of the known universe , he endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee . Rebecca Ferguson , Josh Brolin , Austin Butler , Dave Bautista , Christopher Walken , Léa Seydoux , and Charlotte Rampling also star .
Kung Fu Panda 4
Directed by Mike Mitchell Rated NYR • March 8 - In Theaters
After three death-defying adventures defeating world-class villains with his unmatched courage and mad martial arts skills , Po , the Dragon Warrior ( Jack Black ), is called upon by destiny to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace . First , Po knows as much about spiritual leadership as he does about the paleo diet , and second , he needs to quickly find and train a new Dragon Warrior before he can assume his new lofty position . Even worse , there ’ s been a recent sighting of a wicked , powerful sorceress , Chameleon ( Viola Davis ), a tiny lizard who can shapeshift into any creature . He ’ s going to need some help ! Awkwafina , Dustin Hoffman , James Hong , Bryan Cranston , and Ke Huy Quan comprise the stellar ensemble .
Love Lies Bleeding
Directed by Rose Glass RatedR • March8-InTheaters
In an electric new love story , reclusive gym manager Lou ( Kristen Stewart ) falls hard for Jackie ( Katy O ’ Brian ), an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Vegas in pursuit of her dream . But their love ignites violence , pulling them deep into the web of Lou ’ s criminal family . Ed Harris , Jena Malone , Dave Franco , andAnna Baryshnikov make up the cast .
Arthur The King
Directed by Simon Cellan Jones Rated PG-13 • March 15 - In Theaters
An unbreakable bond is forged between pro adventure racer Michael Light ( Mark Wahlberg ) and a scrappy street dog companion dubbed Arthur . Based on an incredible true story , the film follows Light , desperate for one last chance to win , as he convinces a sponsor to back him and a team of athletes ( Simu Liu , Nathalie Emmanuel , and Ali Suliman ) for the Adventure Racing World Championship in the Dominican Republic . As the team is pushed to their outer limits of endurance in the race , Arthur redefines what victory , loyalty , and friendship truly mean .
The American Society of Magical Negroes
Directed by Kobi Libii Rated PG-13 • March 15 - In Theaters
This fresh , satirical comedy is about a young man , Aren , who is recruited into a secret society of magical Black people who dedicate their lives to a cause of utmost importance : making white people ’ s lives easier . Starring Justice Smith , David Alan Grier , An-Li Bogan , Drew Tarver , Michaela Watkins , Rupert Friend , and Nicole Byer .
Knox Goes Away
Directed by Michael Keaton RatedR • March 15 - In Theaters
John Knox ( Michael Keaton ), a contract killer diagnosed with a fast-moving form of dementia ,
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