Illinois Entertainer November 2015 | Page 52

Continued from page 14 Roland (Brad Pitt), a writer, as their marriage begins to fall apart as they travel through France. When they reach a small seaside town and begin to spend time with fellow travelers and some locals, the couple finally begins to explore the unresolved issues in their marriage. Carol Nov. 20th Directed by Todd Haynes (R) Set in early 1950’s Manhattan, a young, naive photojournalist/department store clerk (Rooney Mara) becomes attracted to a bold, alluring and married older woman (Cate Blanchett) in a time when same-sex liaisons are taboo. This highly praised festival darling (Mara tied for Best Actress at Cannes) is likely to put both Blanchett and Mara into contention this awards season. Secret in Their Eyes November 20th Directed by Billy Ray (PG-13) Julia Roberts plays an FBI agent whose daughter is brutally murdered and her partner (Chiwetel Ejiofor) spends 13 years looking for enough evidence to convict the killer before the agent takes matters into her own hands. When new leads finally emerge, no one is prepared for the shocking secret that is revealed. This suspense thriller also stars Nicole Kidman, Dean Norris and Michael Kelly. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2 November 20th Directed by Francis Lawrence (PG-13) After becoming the symbol of the rebellion against the autocratic Capital and the evil President Snow, Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and her compatriots, Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) and Gale (Liam Hemsworth) lead District 13 as they engage in an all-out revolution in this grand finale of the blockbuster franchise. Sam Claflin, Woody Harrelson, Julianne Moore, Elizabeth Banks, Natalie Dormer, Jena Malone, Gwendoline Christie, Stanley Tucci, Donald Sutherland and the late Philip Seymour Hoffman round out this impressive cast. The Good Dinosaur November 25th Directed by Peter Sohn (PG) Set in an alternate universe where the asteroid that caused the extinction of the dinosaurs never hit Earth, an orphaned Apatosaurus named Arlo wanders away from his home and stumbles upon a human caveboy whom he names Spot in this epic animated adventure. This Disney/Pixar joint effort is sure to be a hit and boasts some awesome voice talent that includes Raymond Ochoa, Jeffrey Wright, Steve Zahn, A.J. Buckley, Anna Pacquin, Sam Elliott and Frances McDormand. Vintage • Pro Gear • Home Gear 2 Locations "Factory Authorized by all Major Manuf X