✹ WEEKLY FILM RUNDOWN: September 13-19
The latest releases and special screenings hitting Music City this week. For a complete list of upcoming releases, check out our 2024 Film Guide.
Speak No Evil (Dir. James Watkins; Starring James McAvoy and Mackenzie Davis) An American family finds their vacation descend into a hellscape when they visit the country estate of a British couple they met on vacation in this critically acclaimed remake of 2020 Danish horror film. Now playing in theaters.
Essential Coppola In the two-week leadup to Megalopolis, The Belcourt has culled together the best of Francis Ford Coppola’s oeuvre for a big-screen celebration. This week brings The Godfather Trilogy, Apocalypse Now: The Final Cut, and–our vote for the director’s personal best–The Conversation.
¡CASA BONITA MI AMOR! (Dir. Arthur Bradford) When “The Disneyland of Mexican restaurants” faces closure, the creators of South Park who made it famous in an iconic 2003 episode decide to save the beloved landmark in this off-the-wall documentary. Now playing at The Belcourt.
Am I Racist? (Dir. Justin Folk; Starring Matt Walsh) The Daily Wire’s deadpan everyman goes Borat on the DEI industry in a must-see movie for everyone on the political spectrum. Read our review here. Now playing in theaters.
The Killer’s Game (Dir. J. J. Perry; Starring Dave Bautista, Sofia Boutella, and Terry Crews) A terminally ill hitman puts a contract out on himself only to discover there are no refunds when his results come back better than expected. Now playing in theaters.
Seeking Mavis Beacon (Dir. Jazmin Jones) Two friends try to uncover the identity of the spokeswoman who taught typing to generations of school children. Now playing at the Belcourt.
Jason X in 35mmand Tucker & Dale Vs. Evil @ Belcourt Midnights The hockey-masked slasher gets launched into space in the final standalone Friday the 13th movie on Friday. Then, hilarity ensues Saturday with the definitive subversion or the killer redneck movie.
The Critic (Dir. Anand Tucker; Starring Ian McKellen and Gemma Arterton) An esteemed theatre critic lures an aspiring actress into a blackmail scheme. Now playing in theaters.
DAN DA DAN: First Encounter (Dir. Fuga Yamashiro) Two teens bond over their competing obsession with ghost and UFOs in this anime feature. Now playing in theaters.
Usher: Rendezvous in Paris (Dir. Anthony Mandler) R&B’s most consistent presence takes his blockbuster Vegas residency show to the French capital. Now playing in theaters.
God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust (Dir. Vance Null; Starring Dean Cain and Scott Baio) A political novice faces off against a congressman who wants to take religion out of the public square in the latest from the most persistent Christian franchise of the last decade. Now playing in theaters.
Ardaas Sarbat De Bhalle Di (Punjabi; Dir. Gippy Grewal) Pilgrims to Sri Hazur Sahib bond on a long bus ride. Now playing at Regal Hollywood 27.
Kalinga (Telugu; Dir. Dhruva Vaayu) A trained killer falls in love with a village woman. Now playing at Regal Hollywood 27.
Mathu Vadalara 2 (Telugu; Dir. Ritesh Rana) “Babu and Yesu, former delivery agents, embark on a thrilling mission as special agents, facing extraordinary challenges with humor, surprises, and nonstop excitement.” Now playing at Regal Hollywood 27.
The Buckingham Murders (Hindi) A cop who lost her daughter must investigate a child murder stalking a small town. Now playing at Regal Hollywood 27.
Ajayante Randam Moshanam (Hindi/Malaylam/Telugu; Dir. Jithan Lal) A multigenerational saga about three heroes from different eras defending their land’s treasure against robber barons. Now playing at AMC Thoroughbred 20 and Regal Hollywood 27.