Upcoming in 2017 Trailer Thursday / Lo que viene en el cine en 2017

The Justice League arrives in 2017 picture courtesy of WARNER BROS. PICTURES

With not many new releases this weekend I think it’s time to look to the future and what awaits on the big screen this upcoming 2017. I tried to narrow my list of films I am looking forward to only ten, but there are just too many movies that deserve my attention. Also this is not the definitive list of all the films I will be paying attention to this coming year, they are just the one’s that have stuck in my memory. I’m sure there will be other movies that will catch my attention as the year progresses; notice there’s no horror, comedy, and only one animated film on the list. Here are the fifteen films I am looking forward to in 2017: (Click on the titles in color to open the link for the trailer)

15. “The Dark Tower”- I don’t know what to expect, but anything based on Stephen King material has my attention.

14. “LEGO Batman”- The LEGO Movie was quite entertaining and one of the standout performances in the film was Batman voiced by Will Arnett. Will it work as a feature film? we will have to wait and see.

13. “A Cure for Wellness”- I don’t know much about this film but the trailer was very intriguing and weird enough to garner some attention.

12. “Kingsman: The Golden Circle”- The first movie was a wonderful surprise, my father liked it very much, but will this film work without Colin Firth who did a great job in the first film?

11. “Logan”- “The Wolverine” was a great improvement over “Origins”, and the R rating in my opinion is a welcome change to the mutant with the adamantium skeleton saga.

10. “Spider-Man Homecoming”- Now that the popular web slinger is part of the MCU it’s time to hit the reset button, and join Peter Parker in an exciting adventure that takes place in high school.

9. “Dunkirk”- The latest film from director Christopher Nolan is a World War II story about the evacuation of Allied troops from the shores of France.

8. “War for the Planet of the Apes”- Humans battling apes to rule Earth, sounds very interesting to me.

7. “Wonder Woman”- I was impressed with the trailer for the film, and Gal Gadot looked pretty good portraying the character in “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”, I hope this doesn’t disappoint.

6. “Star Wars 8”- The “Force Awakens” was good in my opinion, good not great, but I enjoyed it. As the saga moves forward it better improve in the story telling rather than rely on nostalgia alone.

5. “Thor Ragnarok”- I might be in the minority, but I find the Thor series of films to be very entertaining and I for one can’t wait for another trip to Asgard or any other exotic locales.

4. “Alien Covenant”- This movie is high on my list mainly because I want answers damn it! “Prometheus” looked fantastic, but the story left much to be desired, and as much as I liked the film it left more questions than answers.

3. “Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 2”- Probably the most pleasant surprise from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and overall great movie adventure. The sequel seeks to expand the universe with even more crazy adventures. We are Groot, yes we are.

2. “Kong: Skull Island”- I am a very big fan of very big monster movies and this one looks to be quite an adventure from the looks of the recent trailer. I’m hoping it is good and does well and leads to more giant monster movies in the future.

1. “Justice League”- No it is not a typo, as much divisiveness as the DC films have caused on the fans, I am still overly excited of seeing Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Aquaman, and Cyborg together in one movie. I like “Man of Steel”, I was disappointed by “Batman v Superman”, and Suicide Squad was just average (or below), so I am worried it could be a disaster but I still want to see it.

There’s other movies on my radar but I’m not sure where they rank on my must see schedule: “Blade Runner 2049”; “It”; “John Wick 2”; “Despicable Me 3”; and “Ghost in the Shell”

There are films premiering this weekend some in select theaters. Hay películas de estreno esta semana, algunas en cines selectos;

“Paterson”- Comedy drama / Comedia dramática
“Toni Erdmann”- Comedy drama / Comedia dramática

It's time for Kaiju Christmas on El Rey network

The orginal Godzilla along with many more films of the series are part of the Kaiju Christmas marathon on El Rey Network. La película original de Godzilla y muchas otras más son parte del maratón de peliculas Kaiju Christmas en la cadena El Rey- picture credit to TOHO.

It's the gift that keeps on giving the AWESOME Kaiju Christmas marathon on El Rey Network airing from friday December 23 to Monday December 26. What better way than to spend the holidays than by reliving or experiencing for the first time the magic of Godzilla movies. Make sure to check the schedule of films on elreynetwork.com and enjoy!

Es el regalo que sigue dando el IMPRESIONANTE maratón de Navidad Kaiju en la cadena El Rey Network que se emite del viernes 23 de diciembre al lunes 26 de diciembre. Qué mejor manera que pasar las vacaciones reviviendo o experimentando por primera vez la magia de las películas de Godzilla. Asegúrese de revisar el calendario de películas en elreynetwork.com y disfruten!

Michael Fassbender (left) and Ariane Labed in a scene from the fantasy action adventure "Assassin's Creed" from 20TH CENTURY FOX.

Templars and assassins confront each other in the fantasy action adventure “Assassin’s Creed” starring Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, and Jeremy Irons. Through a revolutionary technology that unlocks his genetic memories, Callum Lynch (Michael Fassbender) experiences the adventures of his ancestor, Aguilar, in 15th Century Spain. Callum discovers he is descended from a mysterious secret society, the Assassins, and amasses incredible knowledge and skills to take on the oppressive and powerful Templar organization in the present day (20th Century Fox). “Assassin’s Creed” is rated PG-13 with a running time of 1 hour 48 minutes.
Templarios y asesinos se enfrentan en la aventura de acción y fantasía "Assassin's Creed" protagonizada por Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard y Jeremy Irons. A través de una tecnología revolucionaria que desbloquea sus recuerdos genéticos, Callum Lynch (Michael Fassbender) experimenta las aventuras de su antepasado, Aguilar, en la España del siglo XV. Callum descubre que es descendiente de una misteriosa sociedad secreta, los Asesinos, y que acumula increíbles conocimientos y habilidades para enfrentar a la opresiva y poderosa organización templaria en la actualidad (20th Century Fox). "Assassins Creed" tiene una clasificación PG-13 con una duración de 1 hora, 48 minutos.

For the whole family there’s the animated comedy drama “Sing” featuring the voices of Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, and Seth MacFarlane. Set in a world like ours but entirely inhabited by animals, Sing stars Buster Moon (McConaughey), a dapper koala who presides over a once-grand theater that has fallen on hard times. Buster is an eternal—some might even say delusional—optimist who loves his theater above all and will do anything to preserve it. Now faced with the crumbling of his life’s ambition, he has one final chance to restore his fading jewel to its former glory by producing the world’s greatest singing competition (Illumination Entertainment). “Sing” is rated PG with a running time of 1 hour 48 minutes.
Para toda la familia hay la comedia dramática animada "Sing", con las voces de Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, y Seth MacFarlane. Situado en un mundo como el nuestro, pero totalmente habitado por animales, Sing es protagonizada por Buster Luna (McConaughey), un koala apuesto que preside al una vez gran teatro que ha caído en tiempos difíciles. Buster es un eterno -algunos incluso podrían decir delusional-optimista que ama su teatro sobre todo y hará cualquier cosa para preservarlo. Ahora se enfrentan con el desmoronamiento de la ambición de su vida, tiene una última oportunidad para recobrar la joya de la desgracia a su antigua gloria mediante la producción de concurso de canto más importante del mundo (Illumination Entertainment). "Sing" tiene una clasificación PG con una duración de 1 hora, 48 minutos.

Also premiering this Tuesday is the action thriller “Passengers” starring Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Pratt, and Michael Sheen. Two passengers who are on a 120-year journey to another planet when their hibernation pods wake them 90 years too early. Jim (Pratt) and Aurora (Lawrence) are forced to unravel the mystery behind the malfunction as the ship teeters on the brink of collapse, with the lives of thousands of passengers in jeopardy (Sony Pictures). “Passengers” is rated PG-13 with a running time of 1 hour 56 minutes.
Otro estreno de este martes es el thriller de acción “Passengers” (Pasajeros), protagonizada por Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Pratt, y Michael Sheen. Dos pasajeros están en un viaje de 120 años a otro planeta cuando sus capsulas de hibernación los despiertan 90 años antes de tiempo. Jim (Pratt) y Aurora (Lawrence) se ven obligados a desentrañar el misterio detrás del mal funcionamiento mientras la nave se tambalea al borde del colapso, con las vidas de miles de pasajeros en peligro. “Passengers” (Pasajeros) tiene una clasificación PG-13 con una duración de 1 hora, 56 minutos.

There are other films premiering this weekend some in select theaters. Hay otras películas de estreno esta semana, algunas en cines selectos;

“Why Him?”- Comedy / Comedia
“A Monster Calls”- Fantasy drama / Drama de fantasia
“Silence”- History drama / Drama histórico
“Dangal”- Biographical action drama / Drama de acción biográfico
“Patriots Day”- (L) Historical dramatic thriller / Thriller dramático histórico
“Julieta”- (L) Romantic drama / Drama romántico

Rogue Trailer Thursday / Los rebeldes de la galaxia en el cine

Felicity Jones (right) and Diego Luna star in the sci-fi action adventure "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story". Felicity Jones (derecha) y Diego Luna protagonizan la película de ciencia ficción y aventura "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story". DISNEY PICTURES.

Rebels try to steal the plans to one of the most dangerous weapons in the galaxy in the sci-fi action adventure “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” starring Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, and Alan Tudyk. In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction. This key event in the Star Wars timeline brings together ordinary people who choose to do extraordinary things, and in doing so, become part of something greater than themselves (Disney). “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” is rated PG-13 with a running time of 2 hour 14 minutes.
Los rebeldes tratan de robar los planos de una de las armas más peligrosas de la galaxia en la aventura de acción y ciencia ficción “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” (Rogue One: Una historia de Star Wars), protagonizada por Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, y Alan Tudyk. En un tiempo de conflicto, un grupo de héroes improbables se unen en una misión para robar los planes de la Estrella de la Muerte, la arma definitiva de destrucción del Imperio. Este evento clave en la cronología de Star Wars reúne a personas comunes que eligen hacer cosas extraordinarias, y al hacerlo, se convierten en parte de algo más grande que ellos mismos. “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” (Rogue One: Una historia de Star Wars) tiene una clasificación PG-13 con una duración de 2 horas 14 minutos.

Also premiering this weekend is the critically acclaimed drama “Manchester by the Sea” starring Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams, and Kyle Chandler. The life of a solitary Boston janitor is transformed when he returns to his hometown to take care of his teenage nephew. The story of the Chandlers, a working-class family living in a Massachusetts fishing village for generations (Amazon Studios). “Manchester by the Sea” is rated R with a running time of 2 hours 17 minutes.
También se estrena este fin de semana el drama aclamado por la crítica "Manchester by the Sea", protagonizada por Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams, y Kyle Chandler. La vida de un conserje solitario de Boston se transforma cuando regresa a su ciudad natal para cuidar de su sobrino adolescente. La historia de los Chandlers, una familia de clase trabajadora que vive en un pueblo pesquero de Massachusetts durante generaciones. "Manchester by the Sea" tiene una clasificación R con una duración de 2 horas 17 minutos.

New in cinemas there is also the drama “Collateral Beauty” starring Will Smith, Kate Winslet, and Edward Norton. When a successful New York advertising executive suffers a great tragedy he retreats from life. While his concerned friends try desperately to reconnect with him, he seeks answers from the universe by writing letters to Love, Time and Death. But it’s not until his notes bring unexpected personal responses that he begins to understand how these constants interlock in a life fully lived, and how even the deepest loss can reveal moments of meaning and beauty (Warner Bros. Pictures). “Collateral Beauty” is rated PG-13 with a running time of 1 hour 37 minutes.
Nuevo en los cines también está el drama “Collateral Beauty” protagonizada por Will Smith, Kate Winslet y Edward Norton. Cuando un exitoso ejecutivo de publicidad de Nueva York sufre una gran tragedia se retira de la vida. Mientras sus amigos intentan desesperadamente reconectarse con él, él busca respuestas del universo escribiendo cartas al Amor, Tiempo y Muerte. Pero no es hasta que sus notas traen respuestas personales inesperadas que comienza a entender cómo estas constantes se entrelazan en una vida plenamente vivida, y cómo incluso la pérdida más profunda puede revelar momentos de significado y belleza. “Collateral Beauty” tiene una clasificación PG-13 con una duración de 1 hora, 37 minutos.

There are other films premiering this weekend some in select theaters. Hay otras películas de estreno esta semana, algunas en cines selectos;

“A Kind of Murder”- Dramatic thriller / Thriller dramático
“Neruda”- Biographical drama / Drama biográfico
“Solace”- Mystery crime drama / Drama de crimen y misterio
“Fences”-  Drama / Drama

Epic party Trailer Thursday / Una fiesta navideña fuera de control

From left Kate McKinnon, Jason Bateman, T.J. Miller, and Olivia Munn star in the comedy "Office Christmas Party" from DREAMWORKS PICTURES.

Jennifer Anniston y T.J. Miller en una escena de la comedia
"Office Christmas Party" de DREAMWORKS PICTURES.

It is time to party down with the comedy “Office Christmas Party” starring Jason Bateman, Olivia Munn, and T.J. Miller. When the CEO (Jennifer Aniston) tries to close her hard-partying brother’s branch, he (T.J. Miller) and his Chief Technical Officer (Jason Bateman) must rally their co-workers and host an epic office Christmas party in an effort to impress a potential client and close a sale that will save their jobs. “Office Christmas Party” is rated R with a running time of 1 hour 45 minutes.

Es hora de irse de fiesta con la comedia "Office Christmas Party" protagonizada por Jason Bateman, Olivia Munn y T.J. Miller. Cuando la directora ejecutiva (Jennifer Aniston) intenta cerrar la sucursal de su hermano, él (TJ Miller) y su director técnico (Jason Bateman) deben reunir a sus compañeros de trabajo y celebrar una épica fiesta de Navidad en la oficina para impresionar a un potencial cliente y cerrar una venta que salvará a sus trabajos. "Office Christmas Party" está clasificada R, con una duración de 1 hora y 45 minutos.

The dramatic thriller “Miss Sloane” starring Jessica Chastain is released nationwide after its premiere in select theaters last week.
El thriller dramático "Miss Sloane" protagonizada por Jessica Chastain se estrena en todo el país después de su estreno en los cines selectos la semana pasada.

There are other films premiering this weekend some in select theaters. Hay otras películas de estreno esta semana, algunas en cines selectos;

“Befikre”- Romantic crime comedy / Comedia de crimen romántica
“Harry Benson: Shoot First”- Documentary / Documental

Legacy Trailer Thursday / El legado de una primera dama en el cine

Natalie Portman stars as Jackie Kennedy in the biographical drama "Jackie" from FOX SEARCHLIGHT. Natalie Portman interpreta a Jackie Kennedy en el drama biográfico "Jackie" de FOX SEARCHLIGHT.

New on the big screen this weekend there is the biographical drama “Jackie” starring Natalie Portman, Peter Sarsgaard, Greta Gerwig. Jackie is a searing and intimate portrait of one of the most important and tragic moments in American history, seen through the eyes of the iconic First Lady, then Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy (Natalie Portman). Jackie places us in her world during the days immediately following her husband's assassination. Known for her extraordinary dignity and poise, here we see a psychological portrait of the First Lady as she struggles to maintain her husband's legacy and the world of "Camelot" that they created and loved so well (Fox Searchlight). “Jackie” is rated R with a running time of 1 hour 39 minutes.
Nueva en la pantalla grande este fin de semana hay el drama biográfico "Jackie" protagonizada por Natalie Portman, Peter Sarsgaard, Greta Gerwig. Jackie es un retrato punzante e íntimo de uno de los momentos más importantes y trágicos en la historia de Estados Unidos, vistos a través de los ojos de la icónica primera dama, Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy (Natalie Portman). Jackie nos sitúa en su mundo durante los días inmediatamente después del asesinato de su marido. Conocida por su extraordinaria dignidad y aplomo, aquí vemos un retrato psicológico de la Primera Dama que lucha por mantener el legado de su esposo y el mundo de "Camelot" que crearon y amaron tanto (Fox Searchlight). "Jackie" está clasificada R con una duración de 1 hora, 39 minutos.

Another premiere is the horror thriller “Incarnate” starring Carice van Houten, Aaron Eckhart, and David Mazouz. A scientist with the ability to enter the subconscious minds of the possessed must save a young boy from the grips of a demon with powers never seen before, while facing the horrors of his past (Blumhouse Tilt). “Incarnate” is rated PG-13 with a running time of 1 hour 31 minutes.
Otro estreno es el thriller de terror "Incarnate" protagonizado por Carice van Houten, Aaron Eckhart y David Mazouz. Un científico con la capacidad de entrar en las mentes subconscientes de los poseídos debe salvar a un niño de las garras de un demonio con poderes nunca antes visto, mientras se enfrenta a los horrores de su pasado (Blumhouse de inclinación). "Encarnado" tiene una clasificación PG-13 con una duración de 1 hora, 31 minutos.

Last week I accidentally overlooked the dramatic thriller "Miss Sloane" starring Jessica Chastain, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, and John Lithgow. In the high-stakes world of political power-brokers, Elizabeth Sloane (Jessica Chastain) is the most sought after and formidable lobbyist in D.C. Known equally for her cunning and her track record of success, she has always done whatever is required to win. But when she takes on the most powerful opponent of her career, she finds that winning may come at too high a price (EuropaCorp). "Miss Sloane" is rated R with a running time of 2 hours 12 minutes.
La semana pasada accidentalmente pase por alto el thriller dramático "Miss Sloane", protagonizada por Jessica Chastain, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, y John Lithgow. En el mundo político de alto riesgo de agentes de poder, Elizabeth Sloane (Jessica Chastain) es la más buscada y formidable en el DC. Conocida por su astucia y su historial de éxito, siempre ha hecho lo que se requiere para ganar. Pero cuando se enfrenta al oponente más poderoso de su carrera, encuentra que ganar puede llegar a un precio demasiado alto (EuropaCorp). "Miss Sloane" tiene una clasificación R con una duración de 2 horas 12 minutos.

There are other films premiering this weekend some in select theaters. Hay otras películas de estreno esta semana, algunas en cines selectos;

“Things to Come”- Drama / Drama
“Old Stone”- Thriller / Thriller
“The Duelist”- Dramatic action thriller / Thriller dramático de acción