Award season is here and you can’t miss these winners!
The last few months of 2017 gifted all of us with amazing new movies, from big Hollywood productions to small independent movies. Since the semester only just begun, take advantage to watch the incredible productions and see what all the buzz is about. Here are short summaries of five of the best new releases.
“The Disaster Artist”
A charming and funny movie about real-life actor and filmmaker Tommy Wiseau and the production of the film “The Room”. The surprisingly touching movie-about-a-movie explores the importance of friendship and creativity as the characters go on to create the “worst movie” ever made.
Starring James Franco, Dave Franco, Seth Rogen, Josh Hutcherson, Alison Brie.
“Call Me by Your Name”
A coming-of-age story about first love. Set in 1983, the sensual romance between a young boy and his father’s graduate student during a summer in Italy is completely authentic and beautiful. The indie drama scores even bigger with terrific performances and a wonderful monologue at the end of the movie.
Starring Armie Hammer, Timothée Chalamet, Michael Stuhlbarg, Amira Casar.
“The Florida Project”
An underrated story about the American life as seen from two very different perspectives. Children happily enjoying their summer, without a care in the world while adults suffer and struggles with hard times.
Starring Willem Dafoe, Valeria Cotto, Bria Vinaite, Christopher Rivera.
“Lady Bird”
Touching and truthful, Lady Bird delivers the turbulence caused by adolescence, pictured in difficult relationships, strong opinions and undeniable awkwardness. The story about Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson and the disagreements with deeply opinionated mother trying to keep the family together and well. With incredible performances and a stunning reveal by director Greta Gerwig.
Starring Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf, Tracy Letts, Lucas Hedges, Timothée Chalamet
“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri”
An exhilarating search for justice as main character Mildred Hayes confronts small town Ebbing’s law enforcement after months of the murder of her daughter passed without finding a culprit. Filled with angry reactions, the film is still capable of having moments of slight comedy and tenderness.
Starring Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell, Abbie Cornish
If you still have time in your hands, here are other brilliant productions to watch:
– “Get Out”
– “I, Tonya”
– “The Shape of Water”
– “All the Money in the World”
– “Battle of the Sexes”