Come fall, film festival season is winding down and we in turn, are looking into more and more reasons to stay indoors as the weather gets cooler. So grab your date, your friends, or just take yourself and go see these films that are at the top of our list!
Our Brand is Crisis
Starring: Sandra Bullock, Billy Bob Thorton
Release Date: October 30th
In this film, Sandra Bullock plays Jane Bodine, a professional and cutthroat political campaign manager. After a few falls from grace, she is sent to South America to help bolster the campaign and install a new political leader to a war torn region. With George Clooney on board as an executive producer, this film as it all; politics, humor, suspense, as well as shedding light into real problems plaguing other parts of the world.
Keith Richards: Under the Influence
Starring: Keith Richards
Release Date: Available on Netflix
In this documentary, filmaker Morgan Neville follows and chronicles legendary rockstar Keith Richards. The documentary exposes the man himself, not the man attached to the Rolling Stones. Through all the madness, chaos, and success, Richards true talent and sound is gleaned as he finds his voice in his solo album.
Legend
Starring: Tom Hardy, Emily Browning
Release Date: November 20th
Tom Hardy stars opposite himself in this biographical crime thriller as the legendary Kray twins, who were two of the most notorious gangters in British history. With epic costumes, as well as an insane cast and plot line, this film is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Spectre
Starring: Daniel Craig, Cristoph Waltz, Ralph Fiennes
Release Date: November 6th
The latest installment of the James Bond franchise finds Bond delving deep into his past. He is led on a trail filled with shadows and demons, only to be confronted by his ultimate nemesis, played by Cristoph Waltz, the head of a sinister secret organization. Sure to be filled with incredible cinematography, and jampacked with adventure and style, we cannot wait for this one.
Spotlight
Starring: Rachel McAdams, Liev Schreiber,Billy Crudup, Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo, Stanley Tucci, and John Slattery.
Release Date: November 6th
This film tells the true story of the Boston Globe ‘Spotlight’ team who investigated and covered the Massachusettes Catholic Church sex abuse scandal. The film has an allstar cast, and is already generating buzz for the stellar portrayal of a monumental investigation that shook the Catholic Church and the US to its core. See this movie if you enjoy gritty, thrilling, smart films.