Movie Watch: October - December 2014

Out On: October 3, 2014

unearths the secrets at the heart of a modern marriage. On the occasion of his fifth wedding anniversary, Nick Dunne reports that his beautiful wife, Amy, has gone missing. Under pressure from the police and a growing media frenzy, Nick's portrait of a blissful union begins to crumble. Soon his lies, deceits and strange behavior have everyone asking the same dark question: Did Nick Dunne kill his wife?

Why I'm Watching: Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike. Directed by David Fincher. YES!!!

Out On: October 17, 2014

Dawson and Amanda, two former high school sweethearts find themselves reunited after 20 years apart, when they return to their small town for the funeral of a beloved friend.

Why I'm Watching: Maybe not at the cinema but definitely when this comes out on DVD. Though those Nicholas Spark's movies need to get new posters.

Out On: October 17, 2014

See the transformation from the cursed man history knows as Vlad the Impaler to an all-powerful creature

Why I'm Watching: Two word: Luke Evans.

Out On: October 16, 2014

April, 1945. As the Allies make their final push in the European Theatre, a battle-hardened army sergeant named Wardaddy commands a Sherman tank and her five-man crew on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Outnumbered and out-gunned, and with a rookie soldier thrust into their platoon, Wardaddy and his men face overwhelming odds in their heroic attempts to strike at the heart of Nazi Germany

Out On: October 17, 2014

Birdman or "The Unexpected Virtue Of Ignorance" is a black comedy that tells the story of an actor – famous for portraying an iconic superhero – as he struggles to mount a Broadway play. In the days leading up to opening night, he battles his ego and attempts to recover his family, his career, and himself.

Why I'm Watching: The premise, the people involved and the trailer has me so excited for this movie.

Out On: October 10, 2014

A dramatic thriller based on the remarkable true story of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Gary Webb. Webb stumbles onto a story which leads to the shady origins of the men who started the crack epidemic on the nation’s streets…and further alleges that the CIA was aware of major dealers who were smuggling cocaine into the U.S., and using the profits to arm rebels fighting in Nicaragua.

Why I'm Watching: The fact that this is based on real events is fascinating.

Out On: November 7, 2014

Out On: November 7, 2014

A group of explorers make use of a newly discovered wormhole to surpass the limitations on human space travel and conquer the vast distances involved in an interstellar voyage.

Why I'm Watching: The trailer is rather mysterious but I'm game for anything Christopher Nolan has going.

Out On: November 14, 2014

"Beyond the Lights" is the story of Noni, the music world's latest superstar. But not all is what it seems, and the pressures of fame have Noni on the edge - until she meets Kaz Nicol, a young cop and aspiring politician who’s been assigned to her detail

Why I'm Watching: Gugu Mbatha-Raw is wonderful and I'll watch anything she's in

Out On: November 14, 2014

"Miss Meadows" is a school teacher with impeccable manners and grace. However, underneath the candy-sweet exterior hides a ruthless gun-toting vigilante who takes it upon herself to right the wrongs in the world by whatever means necessary

Out On: November 21, 2014

Out On: December 12, 2014

Out On: December 12, 2014

Out On: December 12, 2014

Out On: December 17, 2014