New Releases for the Month of July

JULY 2nd:

Tammy:  R

(Sooooo I'm guessing that's Tammy.)

After losing her job at a burger shop and finding out her husband is cheating on her, Tammy, Melissa McCarthy (Bridesmaids, The Heat) decides to hit the road with her profanity laced grandmother, Susan Sarandon, (Thelma & Louise). Of course hi jinks and plenty of vulgar jokes ensue. Written by McCarthy and her husband Ben Falcone (The Air Marshal in Bridesmaids) and directed by Falcone, the film is sure to draw the same crowd as The Heat and Bridesmaids, but I'm not sure if it will generate the same amount of laughs.

Earth to Echo: PG

(Google maps has just gotten ridiculous)

When a group of young friends begin receiving bizarre messages, they investigate the source only to discover a small alien named Echo who is looking for a way home. Now they must go on an adventure to help Echo find his way home. Mixing equal parts E.T. and The Goonies, Earth to Echo looks to pay homage to (or copy) these classic movies the same way Super 8 did, except with the added element of handheld cameras. Check out the review available HERE.

Deliver Us From Evil: R

(Nope Nope Nope!)

A New York detective, Eric Bana (Star Trek, Munich) joins forces with an unorthodox priest after the disturbing crimes he has been investigating begin to point more and more to demonic possession. If you're looking for some quick scares this summer, then look no further. The film is directed by Scott Derrickson, the same guy behind Sinister and The Exorcism of Emily Rose so he's definitely got a nice resume with horror movies that will creep you out for the next few nights.

JULY 11th:

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes: PG-13 (MANCHILD TOP PICK)

(Dawn of the Planet Going Ape Shit)

Now here's something that is definitely scary, pissed off crazed apes with machine guns! Taking place ten years after the virus from Rise of the Planet of the Apes wiped a large amount of the global population out, a group of survivors discover and immediately become at odds with a growing nation of genetically evolved apes in the ruins of San Francisco. Malcolm, Jason Clarke (The Great Gatsby, Zero Dark Thirty) tries to make peace with their leader Caesar, Andy Serkis, (Gollum in The Lord of the Rings Series) before Gary Oldman (The Dark Knight Rises, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix) starts an all out war. This is definitely one of the top films for this month, great actors with bad ass apes, this will definitely be a thrilling movie. Though it might make you reconsider making faces at monkeys next time you are at the zoo.

Boyhood: R

("Hey title, whatcha thinking bout?")

One of the most interesting movies for this month is Boyhood. The official synopsis says it best.

"Filmed over 12 years with the same cast, Richard Linklater's BOYHOOD is a groundbreaking story of growing up as seen through the eyes of a child named Mason (a breakthrough performance by Ellar Coltrane), who literally grows up on screen before our eyes. Starring Ethan Hawke and Patricia Arquette as Mason's parents and newcomer Lorelei Linklater as his sister Samantha, BOYHOOD charts the rocky terrain of childhood like no other film has before. Snapshots of adolescence from road trips and family dinners to birthdays and graduations and all the moments in between become transcendent, set to a soundtrack spanning the years from Coldplay's Yellow to Arcade Fire's Deep Blue. BOYHOOD is both a nostalgic time capsule of the recent past and an ode to growing up and parenting."


The R rating is mainly for language and teen alcohol/drug use, but this is definitely an intriguing film for anyone looking for a little nostalgia/literally growing up with a kid or just watching Ethan Hawke's facial hair progress. This won't be as wide as a release as some of the other films on the list so check showtimes for what theaters are playing the film here.

JULY 18th:

Sex Tape: R

(Based on the true story of Snap Chat)

Nobody understands the cloud in this comedy featuring Cameron Diaz (There's Something About Mary) and Jason Segel (Forgetting Sarah Marshall) as a couple who decide to film themselves having sex to spice up their relationship, only to have the video uploaded to everybody that they know and also a few people they don't know. This probably won't be the riot that Neighbors was earlier this Summer, but it should still give out a few good chuckles with Diaz and Segel's on screen chemistry.

The Purge: Anarchy: R

(The Blood, White, and Blue)

The Purge: Step Up 2 the Streets should be the title for this film as 5 people meet up and try to stay alive during the annual Purge. For those who never saw the first film, The Purge is a once a year event that legalizes all crime for 12 hours during the night. (Something recent US. Soccer Fans could probably use right about now.) If you were a fan of the first film or of incredibly violent movies then this film is definitely for you.

JULY 25th:

Hercules: Not Yet Rated

("I am BROCULES!")

Bro out with Dwayne Johnson (Pain & Gain) in this action packed, but most likely meh adaptation of Hercules as he fights monsters, men, and the Gods. I'm a pretty big fan of The Rock, but this is going to be pretty much just an afternoon popcorn flick. So if you're wanting to kill some time or are really into Greek mythology movies then you might enjoy this.

Lucy: R

("Lucy in the sky with telepathy!")

Scarlett Johansson is about to kick all sorts of ass in this film about a woman who gets super human powers after gaining access to 100% of her brain power from a drug muling deal gone bad. The R rating is a little surprising, it's for strong violence, disturbing images, and some sexuality, but will definitely kick the fighting and action sequences up quite a few levels. So just be ready to see people get really fucked up.

Happy Christmas: R (Limited)

(You had us at Anna Kendrick)

And now for something less action packed and a little more indie. Happy Christmas is about irresponsible Jenny, Anna Kendrick, who moves in with her brother, his wife, and their 2 year old child in Chicago. But as Jenny gets more settled in, her immaturity begins to start problems for the whole household. Directer Joe Swanberg, who also plays Jenny's brother in the film, filmed this in the same style as he did with his last film, Drinking Buddies (Now on Netflix instant). Meaning that the story is outlined, but the actors improvised a large majority of their lines. It will have a slightly slower feel than most films, but if you like indie movies, then you should definitely be on the lookout for this in limited release theaters. The film is also available on iTunes now if you just want to chill out on the couch and rent and/or buy it.