Whether you are looking to take a break from campus, planning a fun night for the squad, or hoping to explore more of downtown Oneida County, the movies are always a great solution. This fall is a perfect time to visit the theatre, as there are many new and upcoming releases that are worth the trip. From dramas and horror movies to comedies and action movies, this fall’s range of films provides suitable and attractive options for all movie-goers.
IT Chapter Two
(Release Date: Sept. 6, 2019; Genre: Horror) Based on the second half of the novel
IT
by Stephen King (1986),
IT Chapter Two
follows the Loser’s Club’s pursuit of It, a shape-shifting creature that feeds on children. The group plans to kill It once and for all after It returns 27 years later to their hometown of Derry, Maine. Notably, the cast of
IT Chapter Two
delivers thoughtful and complex interpretations of their characters.
IT Chapter Two
is also a must-watch for any moviegoer that saw the prequel, IT.
Brittany Runs a Marathon
(Release Date: Sept. 13, 2019; Genre: Comedy, Drama) Brittany Forgleris, a New Yorker in her late twenties, works to make significant lifestyle changes in order to find direction, with a goal to train for the New York City Marathon. Critics from Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb note that Jillian Bell’s role as Brittany allows the rising star to truly show off her talents, and despite the movie’s comical aspects, the messages are inspirational and relatable.
Downton Abbey
(Release Date: Sept. 20, 2019; Genre: Historical period drama) Fans of the
Downton Abbey
television series can look forward to its return as a movie. The film centers around a visit from King George V and Queen Mary to the countryside estate. The majority of the original cast will return for the movie. While the reviews ahead of
Downton Abbey
’s release are overall positive, it will be interesting to see how
Downton Abbey
transitions from television to the big screen.
Joker
(Release Date: Oct. 4, 2019; Genre: Drama, Thriller)
Joker
gives a backstory to one of the most infamous villains from the DC Comics franchise. The film shows how Arthur Fleck’s failure to succeed as a comedian leads to his psychological decline and transformation into the Joker. Viewers can look forward to Joaquin Phoenix’s unique interpretation of the Joker, as he did not refer to previous movie portrayals of the villain for inspiration.
Gemini Man
(Release Date: Oct. 11, 2019; Genre: Action, Sci-Fi) Will Smith stars as both Henry Brogan and Junior in this innovative film. Government assassin Brogan must face and uncover the origins of Junior, a clone of Brogan whose power comes from his ability to anticipate Brogan’s actions. The movie prides itself as a pioneer of technology and visual effects in film, notably a computer-generated version of 23 year-old Will Smith.
