“Carrie”- Based on the acclaimed novel by Stephen King, “Carrie” is a thriller about a high school senior that has been sheltered by her mom and tormented by her peers throughout her life. She finds out in the middle of the year that she has telekinetic powers. As a joke, her classmates elect her as prom queen, but little do they know of her powers, or that this is her final breaking point. From then on, Carrie wreaks havoc on everyone and everything around her. (Julianne Moore, Chloë Grace Moretz, Gabriella Wilde)
“A.C.O.D”- Also known as Adult Children of Divorce, is a comedy that shows how a grown man deals with his parents’ divorce, even though it happened 15 years ago. After enduring another fight between his divorced parents, he discovers that he was apparently a part of a study and even has a whole book written about him. Not only is this unearthing but it brings him to question every act of his lifestyle. This movie offers a comedic view of a pre-middle age crisis that is sure to be loved by every comedy enthusiast. (Adam Scott, Amy Poehler, Richard Jenkins, Catherine O’Hara)
“20 Feet From Stardom”- This documentary shines a light on the untold lives of female background singers for some of the most famous musicians in the world such as Bruce Springsteen, Mick Jagger and many others. Insight is shed on the struggle that these women go through in order to achieve the fame they deserve.
This film is not only inspiring, but incredibly interesting as it tells a story that most people never get to hear. (Lou Adler, Stephanie “Stevvi” Alexander, Patti Austin, Chris Botti) “Fruitvale Station”- This movie is based on the true story of a Bay Area resident that is bound and determined to get his life back on track, not only for his mom, but also his girlfriend and daughter as well. As he strives to be a better person for them, he’s still faced with discrimination and the stereotype that is against him. His world, as well as his family’s, is shaken as he is suddenly shot in cold-blood by a white police officer at a subway on New Year’s Day. This movie will not only keep you on your toes, but it also addresses difficult issues in a way that is rarely seen by the public. (Michael B. Jordan, Octavia Spencer, Melonie Diaz)
