New Movie Releases

IF PG
Overall: A-

Theaters: A young girl begins to see abandoned imaginary friends and look for new buddies for them.

Back to Black R
Overall: D

Theaters: The story of Amy Winehouse's rise to fame, from humble beginnings in Camden to the writing of the album that made her a household name.

Thelma the Unicorn PG
Overall: B+

Netflix: A pony with dreams of musical fame finds herself thrust into the spotlight when she is mistaken for a unicorn.

Theaters: After their car breaks down, a young couple are forced to spend the night in a remote cabin where they are terrorized by three masked strangers.

Theaters: In the generations since Caesar's reign, apes have become the dominant species on Earth, with humans reduced to hiding in the shadows. As a new king seeks to expand his kingdom, a young ape starts to question the history he's been taught.

Theaters: Commanded by God to write a screenplay that empowers women, Taylor Pherry finds inspiration from the strong-minded women in his family, especially his Aunt Madude.

Mother of the Bride TV-PG
Overall: B-

Netflix: A mother goes to her daughter's destination wedding and discovers that the soon to be son in law's dad is an ex who broke her heart decades before.

The Fall Guy PG-13
Overall: C+

Theaters: A movie stuntman is tasked with finding a missing action star, which turns out to be his most dangerous stunt yet.

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The Croods: A New Age PG
Overall: A-

Digital on Demand: The Croods have found some new neighbors, a family called the Bettermans, who claim to be more highly evolved than the Croods. And you thought your neighbors were snooty.

Greenland PG-13
Overall: B+

Digital on Demand: A colossal comet is streaking towards Earth, and fragments are doing unspeakable damage across the globe. John, his wife Allison, and son Nathan now have to make a run for safety, while the sky falls around them and society collapses.

Toys of Terror R
Overall: D

When kids find a box of toys in a creepy attic, there's no way they can be prepared for what those toys are going to do.

Love and Monsters PG-13
Overall: B

In Theaters: Although the rise of terrifying monsters and the apocalypse drove them apart, Joel was determined not to give up on Aimee. Now separated by an insurmountable 85 miles, every inch of which is crawling with dangerous monsters, Joel embarks on the journey of a lifetime for love.

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Upcoming New Movies

May
24

Hit Man

R
Theaters: A fake hitman finds himself falling for one of his potential clients.
May
24

Atlas

PG-13
Netflix: A data analyst is tasked with saving the world from a rogue AI who wants to bring an end to humanity.
May
24

Sight

Theaters: Based on the true story of Dr. Ming Wang, a Chinese immigrant who became a pioneer in laser eye surgery and helped restore sight to millions of people.
May
24

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

Theaters: A young Furiosa is taken from her home to the lands controlled by Immortan Joe, where she fights to find a way back to her family.

Upcoming Blu-ray/Streaming

Oct
6

I Used to Go Here

Not Rated
Digital on Demand: After publishing her novel, Kate is invited to speak at her alma mater. But going back to school means more than familiar surroundings, and Kate soon finds herself drawn into the personal lives of some of the current students.
Oct
6

The Secret Garden (2020)

PG
Digital on Demand: After her parents die from cholera, Mary Lennox is sent from India to her uncle's remote Yorkshire estate. Alone and unhappy, Mary finds solace in a secret, walled garden with magical properties.
Oct
6

Tesla

PG-13
Digital on Demand: A biopic exploring a sensational take on the life of famed inventor Nikola Tesla, and his struggles to sell AC electricity to a society already interested in rival Thomas Edison's DC system.
Nov
10

Bill & Ted Face the Music

PG-13
In Theaters: Although they had been told that their music would save the universe, BIll and Ted still struggle to make their music take off. Now ageing parents, the duo need a little help from the future to make sure the future is most excellent.