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Nelson & Promise of the Real appear as Jackson ’ s band , and Halsey also makes an appearance .
Venom Directed by Ruben Fleischer Rated : PG-13 • October 5
Tom Hardy stars in Marvel ’ s new superhero franchise spin-off as investigative reporter Eddie Brock , who develops superpowers after becoming a host to a symbiotic alien parasite that imbues him with a horrific alter-ego , Venom . The two must learn to work together while sharing one body . Michelle Williams , Riz Ahmed , Woody Harrelson , Jenny Slate and Scott Haze are the supporting cast .
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ery in a family coping with drug addiction . The cast includes Maura Tierney , Timothy Hutton , and Lisa Gay Hamilton .
First Man Directed by Damien Chazelle Rated : PG-13 • October 12
Based on the biography by James R . Hansen , the movie tells the historical drama of engineer Neil Armstrong ( Ryan Gosling ), who joins NASA ’ s space program and spends years in training risking his life to achieve the ultimate goal : to reach the moon . The stellar cast also includes Claire Foy , Jason Clarke , Kyle Chandler , Corey Stoll , Patrick Fugit , and Lukas Haas .
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Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga in A Star Is Born
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ctober is a great month to go to the cinema . Whether you ’ re looking to escape your everyday life with a superhero flick , get into the Halloween spirit with a spooky tale , or checking out potential festival faves that could end up being Oscar contenders , these new releases offer something for everyone .
A Star Is Born Directed by Bradley Cooper Rated : R • October 5
In the 4th incarnation of this classic story , director Bradley Cooper stars as weathered , fading country star Jackson Maine , who discovers and then falls in love with struggling but talented singer , Ally ( Stefani Germanotta / Lady Gaga ). Almost having given up on her dream to be a star , Ally is coaxed into the spotlight by Jackson , and her career takes off . As Ally ’ s career eclipses his own , Jackson finds it increasingly harder to handle his demons and fading glory . Sam Elliot , Andrew Dice Clay , Dave Chappelle , and Rebecca Field are also in the cast . Lukas
Bad Times at El Royale Directed by Drew Goddard Rated : R • October 12
In 1960 ’ s California , seven rag-tag strangers , each with a deep secret they ’ re trying to hide , randomly find themselves at the El Royale , a run-down hotel in Lake Tahoe with a dark past . Over the course of a fateful night , they each get one last shot at redemption before everything goes to hell ! Starring Jeff Bridges , John Hamm , Dakota Johnson , Nick Offerman , Chris Hemsworth , Cailee Spaeny and Lewis Pullman .
Beautiful Boy Directed by Felix van Groeningen Rated : R • October 12
Steve Carrell and Timothée Chalamet star in this festival favorite based on the best-selling pair of memoirs from father and son David and Nic Sheff that chronicles their heartbreaking and inspiring experience of survival , relapse , and recov-
The Oath Directed by Ike Barinholz Rated : R • October 12
The Oath is set in an age of political tribalism ( sound familiar ?) where citizens are being asked ( forced ?) to take a controversial oath of loyalty to the President ( OMG this is a HORROR film !). This savagely dark political comedy focuses on a married couple ( Ike Barinholz and Tiffany Haddish ) who refuse to sign the oath and still have to make it through the Thanksgiving holiday without destroying their family . The film also stars Carrie Brownstein , John Cho , Nora Dunn , Billy Magnussen , and Meredith Hagner . Did I mention this is a comedy ?
Halloween Directed by David Gordon Green Rated : R • October 19
The granddaddy of all slasher films is back , this time under the Blumhouse shin-
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