August 3
TOTAL RECALL (2012) A re-make of the 1990 Schwartenegger action movie finds Colin Farrell as the man who is a unknowing spy with an implanted fake memory.
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You can read the review of the original TOTAL RECALL HERE
DIARY OF WIMPY KID: DOG DAYS The gang is back and they are trying to figure out a daunting question: What to do all summer? This is the 3rd installment of the movie franchise (though it’s based on book 4 of the book series).
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You can read the review of the original DIARY OF A WIMPY KID HERE.
You can read the review of the sequel DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: RODERICK RULE HERE
August 10
THE BOURNE LEGACY
This successful movie franchise starring Matt Damon expands into new territory, moving away from the hero (and original star) as well as stories not directly based on the novels by Robert Ludlum.
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You can read the review of THE BOURNE IDENTITY HERE
You can read the review of THE BOURNE SUPREMACY HERE
You can read the review of THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM HERE
THE CAMPAIGN
Since this is an election year, somebody somewhere thought a movie about politicians would be a good idea. Starring Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis (from HANGOVER fame), expect a good bit of objectionable content.
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HOPE SPRINGS
This stars Meryl Streep, Tommy Lee Jones and Steve Carrell as a middle aged couple go on a retreat to work on their marriage.
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August 17
THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN
Jennifer Garner and Joel Edgerton star as a childless couple that literally bury their dreams for a child in their back yard including a checklist of all the things they hope the child would do. The next day, Timothy, a 10 year old appears at their door to announce that he is their son!
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THE EXPENDABLES 2
While the tag line for the movie is not “The Old Boys Are Back,” the action thriller starring Sylvestoer Stallone, Bruce WIllis, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Jet Li, Chuck Norris and Dolph Lundren arrives in theaters with much screen action.
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You can read the review of the original THE EXPENDABLES HERE
PARANORMAN
In this animated tale, Norman, a young boy can see ghosts and other spirits. Expect strong caution for occult themes.
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SPARKLE
SPARKLE tells the story of three sisters in the 1960’s who become Motown sensations. It stars the late Whitney Houston and includes original music.
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August 24
THE APPARITION
The summer horror movie is here featuring a story about a couple who are haunted. Expect much caution to be required.
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HIT AND RUN
A getaway driver violates his Witness Protection rules and helps his girlfriend get to Los Angeles which will most likely involve a number of car chases, explosions, as well as graphic sexual content.
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PREMIUM RUSH
A New York City bicycle messenger picks up a package and is pursued by a thug through the city.
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August 29, 31
LAWLESS
A depression era family of bootleggers fight against corrupt officials who want a cut of the profits. As the movie title suggests, there is no morality in this story and contains much graphic, objectionable content.
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THE POSSESSION
This horror movie tells the story of a young girl who buys a box at a yard sale, only to discover the box is inhabited by an ancient spirit. We are not sure if the point of the movie is to be wary of yard sales, but it will for sure contain occult material.
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