Matt writes: In honor of last weekend’s crowd-pleasing hit, “Black Panther,” the eagerly anticipated Marvel blockbuster helmed by “Creed” director Ryan Coogler, we have gathered three articles about the picture that is sure to delight fans of all ages. First up are Nell Minow’s in-depth interviews with Coogler as well as costume designer Ruth Carter. We also have a beautiful four-star review penned by our critic Odie Henderson, who writes, “The numerous battle sequences that are staples of the genre are present, but they float on the surface of a deep ocean of character development and attention to details both grandiose and minute.” Trailers Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018). Directed by Ron Howard. Written by Jon Kasdan and Lawrence Kasdan (based on the characters created by George Lucas). Starring Alden Ehrenreich, Emilia Clarke, Donald Glover. Synopsis: During an adventure into a dark criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his future copilot Chewbacca and encounters Lando Calrissian years before joining the Rebellion. Opens in US theaters on May 25th, 2018. Marrowbone (2018). Written and directed by Sergio G. Sánchez. Starring George MacKay, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Heaton. Synopsis: A young man and his three younger siblings, who have kept secret the death of their beloved mother in order to remain together, are plagued by a sinister presence in the sprawling manor in which they live. Opens in US theaters on April 13th, 2018. I Feel Pretty (2018). Written and directed by Abby Kohn and Marc Silverstein. Starring Amy Schumer, Michelle Williams, Emily Ratajkowski. Synopsis: A woman struggling with insecurity wakes from a fall believing she is the most beautiful and capable woman on the planet. Her new confidence empowers her to live fearlessly, but what happens when she realizes her appearance never changed? Opens in US theaters on June 29th, 2018. The Last Movie Star (2018). Written and directed by Adam Rifkin. Starring Burt Reynolds, Ariel Winter, Clark Duke. Synopsis: An aging, former movie star is forced to face the reality that his glory days are behind him. On its surface, the film is a tale about faded fame, but at its core, it’s a universal story about growing old. Opens in US theaters on March 30th, 2018. Josie (2018). Directed by Eric England. Written by Anthony Ragnone II. Starring Sophie Turner, Dylan McDermott, Jack Kilmer. Synopsis: Hank, a solitary man living a dull existence in the sleepy, Southern town raises eyebrows when he develops a questionable relationship with Josie, a recently transplanted high school student. Opens in US theaters on March 16th, 2018. Uncle Drew (2018). Directed by Charles Stone III. Written by Jay Longino. Starring Tiffany Haddish, Nick Kroll, Shaquille O’Neal. Synopsis: Two men embark on a road trip to round up an old basketball squad and prove that a group of septuagenarians can still win the big one. Opens in US theaters on June 29th, 2018. The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society (2018). Directed by Mike Newell. Written by Thomas Bezucha and Don Roos (based on the novel by Annie Barrows and Mary Ann Shaffer). Starring Lily James, Jessica Brown Findlay, Matthew Goode. Synopsis: A writer forms an unexpected bond with the residents of Guernsey Island in the aftermath of World War II when she decides to write a book about their experiences during the war. US release date is TBA. Outside In (2018). Directed by Lynn Shelton. Written by Jay Duplass and Lynn Shelton. Starring Edie Falco, Jay Duplass, Kaitlyn Dever. Synopsis: An ex-con struggling to readjust to life in his small town forms an intense bond with his former high school teacher. Opens in US theaters on April 3rd, 2018. Love After Love (2018). Directed by Russell Harbaugh. Written by Russell Harbaugh and Eric Mendelsohn. Starring Andie MacDowell, Chris O’Dowd, Francesca Faridany. Synopsis: Following the death of their father, two sons deal with the trials of their own lives while watching their mother explore new beginnings of her own. Opens in US theaters on March 30th, 2018. Welcome the Stranger (2018). Written and directed by Justin Kelly. Starring Caleb Landry Jones, Riley Keough, Abbey Lee. Synopsis: Alice arrives unannounced at her estranged brother Ethan’s house in an attempt to reconcile, but bizarre visions, the return of his strange girlfriend and Alice’s paranoia and suspicion force the siblings to cling onto reality amidst mysterious circumstances. Opens in US theaters on March 20th, 2018. Life of the Party (2018). Directed by Ben Falcone. Written by Ben Falcone and Melissa McCarthy. Starring Melissa McCarthy, Debby Ryan, Gillian Jacobs. Synopsis: When her husband suddenly dumps her, longtime dedicated housewife Deanna turns regret into re-set by going back to college – landing in the same class and school as her daughter, who’s not entirely sold on the idea. Opens in US theaters on May 11th, 2018. Incredibles 2 (2018). Written and directed by Brad Bird. Starring Samuel L. Jackson, Sophia Bush, Holly Hunter. Synopsis: Bob Parr (Mr. Incredible) is left to care for Jack-Jack while Helen (Elastigirl) is out saving the world. Opens in US theaters on June 15th, 2018. Dear Dictator (2018). Written and directed by Lisa Addario and Joe Syracuse. Starring Michael Caine, Odeya Rush, Katie Holmes. Synopsis: When political turmoil forces a British-Caribbean dictator to flee his island nation, he seeks refuge and hides with a rebellious teenage girl in suburban America, and ends up teaching the young teen how to start a revolution and overthrow the “mean girls” in her high school. Opens in US theaters on March 16th, 2018. A Quiet Place (2018). Directed by John Krasinski. Written by Bryan Woods, Scott Beck and John Krasinski. Starring John Krasinski, Emily Blunt, Noah Jupe. Synopsis: A family lives an isolated existence in utter silence, for fear of an unknown threat that follows and attacks at any sound. Opens in US theaters on April 6th, 2018. Mary Magdalene (2018). Directed by Garth Davis. Written by Helen Edmundson and Philippa Goslett. Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Rooney Mara, Chiwetel Ejiofor. Synopsis: The story of Mary Magdalene. Opens in US theaters on March 16th, 2018. Gringo (2018). Directed by Nash Edgerton. Written by Anthony Tambakis and Matthew Stone. Starring David Oyelowo, Charlize Theron, Joel Edgerton. Synopsis: A dark comedy mixed with white-knuckle action and dramatic intrigue that explores the battle of survival for a businessman when he finds himself crossing the line from law-abiding citizen to wanted criminal. Opens in US theaters on March 9th, 2018. Ready Player One (2018). Directed by Steven Spielberg. Written by Zak Penn and Ernest Cline (based on the novel by Ernest Cline). Starring Letitia Wright, Hannah John-Kamen, Mckenna Grace. Synopsis: When the creator of a virtual reality world called the OASIS dies, he releases a video in which he challenges all OASIS users to find his Easter Egg, which will give the finder his fortune. Wade Watts finds the first clue and starts a race for the Egg. Opens in US theaters on March 29th, 2018. Venom (2018). Directed by Ruben Fleischer. Written by Jeff Pinkner, Scott Rosenberg and Kelly Marcel (based on characters by Todd McFarlane and David Michelinie). Starring Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams, Jenny Slate. Synopsis: It’s about, ya know, Venom. Opens in US theaters on October 5th, 2018. Hollywood’s Difficult Women Matt writes: Kristen Lopez pays tribute to Hollywood’s history of fierce female trailblazers labeled as “difficult women,” who are changing the industry as we speak. Jóhann Jóhannsson (1969-2018) Matt writes: Nick Allen eulogized acclaimed composer Jóhann Jóhannsson, who passed away on February 9th at the mere age of 48. His scores for “The Theory of Everything” and “Sicario” were nominated for Oscars, though the rest of his music is equally indelible. He will be greatly missed. Free Movies Seventh Heaven (1937). Directed by Henry King. Written by Melville Baker (based on the play by Austin Strong). Starring Simone Simon, James Stewart, Jean Hersholt. Synopsis: A Parisian sewer worker longs for a rise in status and a beautiful wife. He rescues a girl from the police, lives with her in a barren flat on the seventh floor, and then marches away to war. Watch “Seventh Heaven” The Jackpot (1950). Directed by Walter Lang. Written by Phoebe Ephron and Henry Ephron (based on the New Yorker article by John McNulty). Starring James Stewart, Barbara Hale, James Gleason. Synopsis: Bill Lawrence wins a slew of prizes on a radio quiz program. His happiness is short-lived when he discovers he’ll have to sell the prizes in order to pay the taxes on them. Watch “The Jackpot” Monkey Business (1952). Directed by Howard Hawks. Written by Ben Hecht, Charles Lederer and I.A.L. Diamond. Starring Cary Grant, Ginger Rogers, Marilyn Monroe. Synopsis: A chemist finds his personal and professional life turned upside down when one of his chimpanzees finds the fountain of youth. Watch “Monkey Business”
