BIRDMAN
No, this isn’t a Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law movie. This is a dark comedy that stars Michael Keaton as Riggan Thomson, a washed up actor known for playing a superhero named Birdman. In an attempt to stay relevant in the eyes of the public, his family, and himself, Riggan attempts to star in a Broadway play and must battle his own inner dialogue as opening night approaches. Also, it’s impossible to tell by watching the trailer, but the film is said to be edited in a way that it appears to be one continuous shot. Very cool.
Birdman stars Michael Keaton, Zach Galifianakis, Edward Norton, Andrea Riseborough, Amy Ryan, Emma Stone, and Naomi Watts. Written by Alejandro Gonzáles Iñárritu, Nicolás Giacobone, Alexander Dinelaris, Jr., and Armando Bo. Directed by Alejandro Gonzáles Iñárritu. In theaters October 17.
HORNS
When his girlfriend dies, Ignatius “Ig” Perrish (Daniel Radcliffe) gets accused of being her killer and must deal with threats whenever he goes in public. After a night of drinking, Ig awakens to horns growing out of his head and the power to make people reveal their darkest secrets. He then uses his new powers to track down his girlfriend’s real killer.
Horns stars Daniel Radcliffe, Juno Temple, James Remar, Kelli Garner, Heather Graham, Joe Anderson, and Max Minghella. Written by Keith Bunin and directed by Alexandre Aja. In theaters October 31.
INTERSTELLAR
Christopher Nolan’s latest follows a group of explorers and scientists led by Matthew McConaughey. With their discovery of a wormhole that has the capacity to connect large sections of spacetime, they will attempt to travel through it in the hope of saving humanity. The film also features a very talented ensemble cast.
Interstellar stars Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Bill Irwin, Ellen Burnstyn, Michael Caine, Casey Affleck, Topher Grace, John Lithgow, David Gyasi, Wes Bentley, Mackenzie Foy, Timothée Oyelowo, Matt Damon, Elyes Gabel, Leah Cairns, William Devane, and Collette Wolfe. Written by Jonathan and Christopher Nolan. Directed by Christopher Nolan. In theaters November 7.
