For these characters, the moves after chaos breaks loose are vital if they want to get out alive, win the title, beat the betrayers and avoid having their souls taken.
“Deepwater Horizon”
April 20, 2010 — the titular oil rig off the Gulf of Mexico exploded and created one of the worst oil spills in U.S. history, maybe even the world. This is the story of the men and women within the inferno. From director Peter Berg and star Mark Wahlberg who previously brought “Lone Survivor” to the big screen.
“Queen of Katwe”
Phiona Mutesi (Madina Nalwanga in her debut role) lives in poverty, every day waking up selling maize to support the family. Little does Phiona know that she is a chess prodigy and will go on to become one of the most celebrated players in Ugandan chess history. The latest from Disney’s “motivation film department” also features two of cinema’s rising stars, Lupita Nyong’o from “The Jungle Book” and David Oyelowo in “Selma.” Based on the ESPN article.
Cooglife has a review of the film—read it here.
“Masterminds”
“Armored truck driver” isn’t the best job in the world, and David Ghantt (Zach Galifianakis) isn’t feeling it. His life is about to change, though, for his crafty partner, Kelly (Kristen Wiig), has concocted a plan for a heist that will make them rich beyond belief. The thing about greed? Notoriety will increase, the law will be in pursuit and the colleagues will double-cross. Inspired by the 1997 Loomis Fargo Robbery in North Carolina.
“Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children”
“There’s a new world coming, and it’s just around the bend”—is there a more perfect trailer song choice? Jake (Asa Butterfield) stumbles upon a hidden universe, a sanctuary where children with strange powers live under the care of Miss Alma LeFay Peregrine (Eva Green) and must defend themselves should one of the Hollows come around. Adapted from the novel by Ransom Riggs.
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