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Brad Pitt in Ad Astra
kid in town, to buy liquor for her and her
friends. At first Sue Ann says no, but then
sees her chance to make some "friends" of
her own. She offers the kids a place to
party in her basement so they can avoid
drinking and driving. They just have to
abide by these rules: Never go upstairs,
and call her “Ma.” But as Ma’s hospitality
starts to curdle into obsession, what began
as a teenage dream turns into a terrorizing
nightmare. Ma’s place goes from the best
place in town to the worst place on earth.
The film also stars Allison Janney, Luke
Evans, Juliette Lewis, McKaley Miller, and
Missi Pyle.
Long Shot
Directed by Jonathan Levine
Rated: R • May 3
Seth Rogen stars as Fred Flarsky, a gift-
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ed and free-spirited journalist with an
affinity for trouble. Charlotte Field
(Charlize Theron) is one of the most influ-
ential women in the world. The two have
nothing in common, except that she was
his babysitter and childhood crush. When
Fred unexpectedly reconnects with
Charlotte, he charms her with his self-dep-
recating humor and his memories of her
youthful idealism. As she prepares to run
for the Presidency, Charlotte impulsively
hires Fred as her speechwriter, much to the
dismay of her trusted advisors. Fred is
unprepared for her glamorous lifestyle,
but sparks fly as their unmistakable chem-
istry leads to a round-the-world romance
and a series of unexpected and dangerous
incidents. Alexander Skarsgard, O’Shea
Jackson Jr., and Randy Orton also star.