Movies for Grownups Weekend Preview Christopher Walken Sings
Movies for Grownups Weekend Preview Christopher Walken Sings Movies for Grownups
is as defiantly funny as ever, playing a fallen corporate mogul making her comeback in the brownie business. But the blowhard-with-a-heart-of-gold shtick is wearing thin. McCarthy needs to stretch more — and pronto.
An intense performance by nearly saves this convoluted drama about a man who feels oddly unaffected by the sudden death of his wife. stars as a father coping with the loss of his wife, a famed photographer played by . Jesse Eisenberg costars as their son.
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Anna Kendrick plays a recently dumped gal who falls for a charismatic hit man (Sam Rockwell). Oscar-winner William Monahan () writes and directs a nifty little thriller about a drifter (Oscar Isaac) who seems determined to destroy the life of a troubled artist (Garrett Hedlund). Still Out There * Designates a Movies for Grownups Editors’ Choice J.J. Abrams’ follow-up to his 2008 monster epic has in the lead — and that’s good enough for us. The first two hours are spent setting up the unique conditions under which Superman and Batman can fight on equal terms. By that time, they — and we — have forgotten what they’re so mad about. In a biopic that riffs freely between fact and fiction, is tragically endearing as 1950s jazz legend Chet Baker. * Taron Egerton () brings an earnest naiveté to the role of ungainly British ski jumper . Hugh Jackman is a cranky delight as his coach, a washed-up former ski champ. Writer-director Richard Linklater () presents an aimless weekend in the life of some circa-1980 college students. Sadly, a lot of those kids turn out to be as insufferable as you remember them. stars as a British commander who must decide whether to risk killing an innocent girl in a drone strike on a terrorist training camp. The performances are universally excellent — especially that of the late Alan Rickman, in his final film role. * is magnificent as a 60-something office worker pursuing an unlikely crush on a handsome young coworker (Max Greenfield). British actor Tom Hiddleston (Thor) effects a surprisingly authentic twang as Hank Williams, the self-destructive star who defined country music in the 1950s. * This thrilling, inspiring, beautiful documentary about Apollo 17 commander Eugene Cernan revels in a time when the nation could agree on a common goal. * Director-cowriter Nanni Moretti’s extraordinary study of a film director trying to balance work with her caregiving responsibilities to her dying mother strikes one visceral chord after another. Producer-director-writer-star ’s heartfelt bio of follows the drug-addled trumpeter as he spends a long night tracking down a stolen session tape. It’s a jumble out there, but Cheadle is brilliant Jennifer Garner and Queen Latifah costar in this faith-based film about a mother whose daughter not only survives a terrifying accident but finds herself miraculously cured of a “fatal” digestive disorder. * The cast of the 2002 original is back, as boisterous and big-haired as ever. Michael Constantine and Lainie Kazan shine as 70-somethings who learn that, because of a clerical error, their 50-year marriage is not legit. * is mesmerizing as a nursing-home resident suffering from dementia who sets off on a cross-country bus trip to kill a Nazi war criminal. headlines as a cable-news producer who gives up her cushy lifestyle to cover the war in Afghanistan. Her no-nonsense commanding officer: . This adaptation of Anne Rice’s 2005 novel, which speculated on the childhood of Jesus Christ, was directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh (). Featured AARP Member Benefits See more Entertainment offers > See more Entertainment offers > See more Entertainment offers > See more Entertainment offers > Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures
Movies for Grownups Weekend Preview Christopher Walken Sings
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EXCLUSIVE CLIP: Christopher Walken: Classic Crooner In his new movie, , opening this weekend, plays Paul Lombard, a fading Sinatra-esque singer who’s trying to stage a comeback. In this exclusive film clip for AARP Movies for Grownups, Lombard talks about his career with his daughter, played by Amber Heard. EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Baseball’s Greatest Hits To celebrate the start of a new season, here’s our mash-up of 28 classic baseball movies. Can you name them all before the credits roll at the end? New in Theatersis as defiantly funny as ever, playing a fallen corporate mogul making her comeback in the brownie business. But the blowhard-with-a-heart-of-gold shtick is wearing thin. McCarthy needs to stretch more — and pronto.
An intense performance by nearly saves this convoluted drama about a man who feels oddly unaffected by the sudden death of his wife. stars as a father coping with the loss of his wife, a famed photographer played by . Jesse Eisenberg costars as their son.
New at Home
If you haven’t seen it yet, you probably don’t care. (Video on Demand)
Anna Kendrick plays a recently dumped gal who falls for a charismatic hit man (Sam Rockwell). Oscar-winner William Monahan () writes and directs a nifty little thriller about a drifter (Oscar Isaac) who seems determined to destroy the life of a troubled artist (Garrett Hedlund). Still Out There * Designates a Movies for Grownups Editors’ Choice J.J. Abrams’ follow-up to his 2008 monster epic has in the lead — and that’s good enough for us. The first two hours are spent setting up the unique conditions under which Superman and Batman can fight on equal terms. By that time, they — and we — have forgotten what they’re so mad about. In a biopic that riffs freely between fact and fiction, is tragically endearing as 1950s jazz legend Chet Baker. * Taron Egerton () brings an earnest naiveté to the role of ungainly British ski jumper . Hugh Jackman is a cranky delight as his coach, a washed-up former ski champ. Writer-director Richard Linklater () presents an aimless weekend in the life of some circa-1980 college students. Sadly, a lot of those kids turn out to be as insufferable as you remember them. stars as a British commander who must decide whether to risk killing an innocent girl in a drone strike on a terrorist training camp. The performances are universally excellent — especially that of the late Alan Rickman, in his final film role. * is magnificent as a 60-something office worker pursuing an unlikely crush on a handsome young coworker (Max Greenfield). British actor Tom Hiddleston (Thor) effects a surprisingly authentic twang as Hank Williams, the self-destructive star who defined country music in the 1950s. * This thrilling, inspiring, beautiful documentary about Apollo 17 commander Eugene Cernan revels in a time when the nation could agree on a common goal. * Director-cowriter Nanni Moretti’s extraordinary study of a film director trying to balance work with her caregiving responsibilities to her dying mother strikes one visceral chord after another. Producer-director-writer-star ’s heartfelt bio of follows the drug-addled trumpeter as he spends a long night tracking down a stolen session tape. It’s a jumble out there, but Cheadle is brilliant Jennifer Garner and Queen Latifah costar in this faith-based film about a mother whose daughter not only survives a terrifying accident but finds herself miraculously cured of a “fatal” digestive disorder. * The cast of the 2002 original is back, as boisterous and big-haired as ever. Michael Constantine and Lainie Kazan shine as 70-somethings who learn that, because of a clerical error, their 50-year marriage is not legit. * is mesmerizing as a nursing-home resident suffering from dementia who sets off on a cross-country bus trip to kill a Nazi war criminal. headlines as a cable-news producer who gives up her cushy lifestyle to cover the war in Afghanistan. Her no-nonsense commanding officer: . This adaptation of Anne Rice’s 2005 novel, which speculated on the childhood of Jesus Christ, was directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh (). Featured AARP Member Benefits See more Entertainment offers > See more Entertainment offers > See more Entertainment offers > See more Entertainment offers > Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures