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Strange but True
Five years after Ronnie Chase died in a terrible car accident, his high school girlfriend arrives at his mother’s doorstep to announce she is 9 months pregnant with his child. Stunned by this seemingly impossible claim, Ronnie’s family is forced to confront the past they have been running from and the secrets and lies they’ve held on to all these years. See it in theaters on September 6th
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In the winter of 1968, Judy Garland booked a series of comeback concerts over six weeks at London’s Talk of the Town nightclub. Garland hoped to recapture her career after a series of devastating setbacks but that dream was never meant to be. A bittersweet look at a star at the end of her career. See it in theaters on September 27th
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During a visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a bombing kills 13 year old Theo Decker’s mother. In the chaotic aftermath, he steals a painting his mother loved, Carel Fabritus’ The Goldfinch. The novel follows Theo through his life as he carries this painting with him, both as his prize and his burden. See it in theaters on September 13th
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On the same week as the infamous Manson family murders, 24 year old architecture student Ike Jerome arrives in Los Angeles. With a prominent tattoo of Elizabeth Taylor and Montgomery Clift on the back of his head, Ike is dedicated to making his mark on the film industry that he loves. Surreal and darkly comic, Erickson’s novel looks at the world of Hollywood through the 70’s and 80’s. See it in theaters on September 27th
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27 years after the events of the first film (and half of the book) the horror starts again and the Losers reconverge on the town of Derry to confront the monster from their past. See it in theaters on September 6th
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Catch Maria Semple's popular big in theaters on August 16th
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Enzo, an adorable and precocious terrier/lab mix, believes that if he is fully prepared by the end of this lifetime, he can be reincarnated as a human. He observes his owner Denny, a race car driver, and finds life lessons in all of Denny’s trials and tribulations. A philosophical look at humanity, the good and the bad, from the perspective of one who loves it all. See it on the big screen on August 9th
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Infamous for its sparse but terrifying illustrations and chilling horror stories, this book has scared the pants off kids for decades. See director Guillermo del Toro's cinematic adaptation on August 9th
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Ollie Masters’ graphic novels follows three women in 1970’s New York City. Left alone after their gangster husbands are sent to prison, these women figure someone has to keep the business running. And it just so happens they’ve got a natural talent for the gig. See it in theaters on August 9th
A Time to Die
On August 12th 2000, a Russian submarine with 118 men on board sank in the Barents Sea. Multiple ships nearby at the time reported hearing two separate explosions, yet a search for the submarine and its inhabitants did not begin for over six hours. Over the course of the next 4 days, the Russian Navy made multiple attempts to reach the ship to no avail. On the fifth day, Norwegian divers finally managed to open a hatch and begin the much delayed search for survivors. In theaters on June 21
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A new take on Shakespeare’s classic tale as told by Ophelia, Hamlet’s tragic love. See it in theaters on June 28th
X-Men: Dark Phoenix Saga
After being exposed to the deadly radiation of a solar flare while on a mission in space, Jean Grey is imbued with the Phoenix Force, a primordial force of creation and destruction. Back on Earth, Jean struggles to resume her former life as both the Phoenix Force and a mysterious new friend attempt to manipulate her powers. See it in theaters on June 7th
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The true story of the creation of the Oxford English Dictionary. When James Murray began the overwhelming task of compiling a comprehensive dictionary, he turned to scores of volunteer researchers to help him document the English language. One such volunteer was Dr. W.V. Minor, a Civil War veteran and a resident of an asylum for the criminally insane. Minor ended up contributing over 10,000 entries to the venerable dictionary. See it in theaters on May 10th
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A Dog’s Journey continues the story of Buddy, the dog we first met and loved in Bruce Cameron’s A Dog’s Purpose. Having lived and learned through many lives, Buddy believes he has served served his purpose among people. But when he meets young Clarity, he realizes he has so much more to give. See it in theaters on May 17th
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Meet Mary Katherine, also known as Merricat, and her sister Constance. Disliked and distrusted by everyone in their small town, the two sisters live alone but for their crippled uncle, the rest of their household lost to a tragic accident involving the family sugar bowl. But their quiet and peaceful (if odd) existence is about to be shattered by the arrival of a stranger. See it in theaters on May 17th
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Natasha is 12 hours away from being deported along with her family. Daniel has one day off before his ultra important interview with Yale, a day he takes as a final day of freedom. When they meet and feel an instant connection, Daniel is convinced fate is telling them something. But Natasha doesn’t believe in fate and has little time for distractions. Is it love at first sight or just a chance encounter? See it in theaters on May 17th
















