A new wave of films is hitting theaters this week, ranging from high-gloss drama and biting social commentary to imaginative fantasy worlds and inventive reworks of well-known stories. It’s a varied lineup that shifts between grounded emotion and larger-than-life spectacle, giving audiences plenty of different cinematic experiences to choose from. ~ Megan Parsons
The Devil Wears Prada 2 - Almost 20 years after making their iconic turns as Miranda, Andy, Emily and Nigel; Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci return to the fashionable streets of New York City and the sleek offices of Runway Magazine in the eagerly awaited sequel to the 2006 phenomenon that defined a generation. Click here for showtimes.
Animal Farm - An animated adaptation of George Orwell’s 1945 novella, the story follows a group of oppressed farm animals who overthrow their human owner in pursuit of equality and freedom. Led by the pigs Snowball (Laverne Cox) and Napoleon (Seth Rogen), the revolution establishes a self-governed farm built on the principle that "all animals are equal." Click here for showtimes.
Hokum - After the death of his parents, struggling American novelist Ohm Bauman (Adam Scott) travels to a secluded countryside inn in Ireland to honor their final wishes by scattering their ashes. The hotel, once a romantic destination where his parents honeymooned, is steeped in eerie folklore and shadowed by a troubled past. Click here for showtimes.
Deep Water - A commercial flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai crashes in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, leaving the passengers and crew stranded in open water with no immediate hope of rescue. Among the survivors is a disgraced pilot (Aaron Eckhart), who is forced to take command as panic spreads and questions arise about what caused the disaster. Click here for showtimes.
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea - After concluding the opening ceremony of the Demon Kingdom Federation Tempest, Rimuru and his companions are invited by the Celestial Emperor Hermesia of the great elven nation – the Magi Dynasty Salion – to visit her private resort island. As the group enjoys their brief vacation, a mysterious woman named Yura appears. A new incident unfolds against the backdrop of the boundless azure sea. Click here for showtimes.
RZA'S One Spoon of Chocolate - After an altercation with a gang of locals, Unique (Shameik Moore), a veteran and ex-convict seeking a fresh start in a small town, starts to suspect they may have something to do with the disappearance of young men in the area -- including his cousin. As he digs for the truth, he finds himself the target of not only the gang, but the local sheriff's office, whose involvement in the disappearances may be even more sinister. Click here for showtimes.