Mockingjay: Part 1
“In District 13 after she literally shatters the games forever, Katniss Everdeen works to save Peeta and a nation moved by her courage under the leadership of President Coin and the advice of her trusted friends.”
Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth.
Why you should see it: We’ve been following Katniss’s epic story since 2012, and it is finally coming to an end. Give your support to one of the strongest heroine’s in current young adult fiction, and join the rebellion against her dystopian world.
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The Theory of Everything
“The film was inspired by the memoir Travelling to Infinity: My Life with Stephen by Jane Wilde Hawking, which deals with her relationship with her ex-husband, theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking, his diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and his success in physics.”
Starring: Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones, Tom Prior.
Why you should see it: Stephen Hawking is known for his successes in physics and theories about black holes, but this movie takes a look into a side of his life that is not widely known. Although you might want to bring a pack of tissues (or two), The Theory of Everything is a tale of love and perseverance, and perfect for the cozy holiday season.
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The Imitation Game
“English mathematician and logician, Alan Turing, helps crack the Enigma code during World War II.”
Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightly, Matthew Goode.
Why you should see it: Based on the true story of computer scientist Alan Turing, the man who helped to crack the Nazi’s Enigma code which in turn aided the allies in winning World War II only to be later criminally prosecuted for his homosexuality, The Imitation Game is film that combines math, logic, and emotion to create a movie that will suck you right in- and not let you go till the very end.
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Elsa & Fred
“ Elsa & Fred is the story of two people who at the end of the road, discover that it’s never too late to love and make dreams come true. Elsa bursts into his life like a whirlwind, determined to teach him that the time he has left to live — be it more or less — is precious and that he should enjoy it as he pleases. Fred surrenders to Elsa’s frenzy, to her youth, to her boldness, to her beautiful madness. And this is how Fred learns how to live. When he learns about Elsa’s terminal illness, he decides to make her dream come true and takes Elsa to Rome to reenact with her the famous scene at the Fontana di Trevi.”
Starring: Shirley MacLaine, Christopher Plummer, Marcia Gay Harden.
Why you should see it: A perfect combo of family-oriented rom-com, Elsa & Fred will take you on an emotional journey of love, loss, and realizing your dreams.
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