Summer break is over, so get out of bed and hit the books, because classes have started. But even though students are getting back to their routines and study schedules, don’t be sad, because there’s still plenty of time to enjoy the movies that are being released this fall. In case you’re new on campus, don’t forget that going to the movies is a great way to make new friends, so grab your popcorn and get ready, because here’s a list of the most anticipated films coming to a theater near you:
“The Light Between Oceans”
Sept. 2
“The Light Between Oceans” is an upcoming drama starring Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, and Rachel Weisz. The film is about a couple living off the West Coast of Australia after World War I. Although they are surprised when they find a baby girl washed ashore, they decide to adopt and raise her as their own daughter. Things take an unexpected turn when they visit the mainland and encounter a woman who lost her husband and daughter at sea. The movie is based on the 2012 bestselling novel by M. L. Stedman.
“Blair Witch”
Sept. 16
“Blair Witch” is a sequel to the 1999 movie “The Blair Witch Project.” The original film is about the disappearance of three student filmmakers who go hiking in the Black Hills in Maryland to film a documentary about the legendary Blair Witch. After spending some time in the woods, they start to think that maybe the witch is more than just an urban legend, as they begin to feel an unwanted presence among them. “The Blair Witch Project” received acclaim from critics. Its sequel will be about the brother of one of the students who vanished in the same woods, as he tries to uncover the truth about his sister’s disappearance.
“Bridget Jones’s Baby”
Sept. 16
The third installment of the Bridget Jones series will feature many of the original cast members. Renee Zellweger is back as Bridget Jones, a British publishing executive who is always looking for love and trying to make sense of her life. Colin Firth is also reprising his role as Mark Darcy, someone who Bridget Jones thought was her “happy ever after.” In the upcoming film, Bridget Jones finds herself single again and has everything under control, except that she’s pregnant and isn’t quite sure who the father is.
“The Magnificent Seven”
Sept. 23
Denzel Washington and Chris Pratt seem like an unlikely pair, but in “The Magnificent Seven,” the duo teams up for a Western remake of the 1960’s film of the same name. The original film, which was directed by John Sturges, is based on a previous Japanese movie called “Seven Samurai,” released in 1954. In the upcoming movie, Washington and Pratt’s characters are hired to protect the residents of the western town of Rose Krick from an outside threat, grouping together a band of misfits to act as their guardians. It features actor Ethan Hawke and is directed by Antoine Fuqua, known for his work on “Training Day” and “Southpaw.”
There you have it. From action films to romantic flicks, you can tell this upcoming month is going to be a great one when it comes to movies. So if you’re going alone, with some friends, or even with a date, be sure to check out these picks of the month.
