The cold days of winter are finally upon us and with them come the final holiday movie releases of the year. Tis the perfect season to curl up and watch a movie with the family or significant other.

December 9th- La La Land (PG-13)

La La Land is a modern day musical, set in a city well known for destroying hopes and breaking hearts.  In this city of heartbreak, two young talented people meet.  Mia, portrayed by Emma Stone, is an aspiring actress pursuing her dreams in the city of broken hopes. She meets Sebastian, played by Ryan Gosling, who is a dedicated jazz musician.  The couple soon face a very difficult decision between love and their careers.

Directed By: Damien Chazelle

Screenwriter: Damien Chazelle

Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Rosemarie DeWitt

Genre: Drama/ Comedy/ Romance/ Musical

December 16th- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (PG-13)

Star Wars fans will be pleased with the release of yet another addition to the franchise.  A mission to steal the Death Star is formed by a rag tag team of crooks, led by Jyn Erso.  She assembles a team of rebels, a master swordsman, and non-allied forces.  Together, using their extraordinary skills  they master a plan to take the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction in hopes of saving the universe.

Directed By: Gareth Edwards

Screenwriter: Chris Weitz and Tony Gilroy

Starring: Felicity Jones, Mads Mikkelsen, Andy Tudyk

Genre: Action/ Adventure/ Sci-Fi

December 25th- Live By Night (R)

Not even Prohibition laws can stop the raging booze parties of the 1920’s run by gangster speakeasies.  The underground trade reeks of the scent of money and power, which attracts any man with enough nerve and ambition.  More particularly, the rebellious son of a  Boston police superintendent, Joe Coughlin, who gave up his life of riches, for a life of crime.  In the life of crime there are rules amongst the criminals. Joe breaks a major rule by crossing a powerful mob boss when he steals his money and moll.

Directed By: Ben Affleck

Screenwriter: Ben Affleck (Based on novel written by Dennis Lehane)

Starring: Zoe Saldana, Ben Affleck, Scott Eastwood

Genre: Crime/ Drama

Also Coming Out This Month:

Office Christmas Party- December 9th (R)

Don’t miss the Office Christmas Party starring Jennifer Aniston, TJ Miller, and Jason Bateman; in a comedy with the goal to throw the most epic office party ever. 

Nocturnal Animals- December 9th (R)

Miss Sloane- December 9th (R)

Collateral Beauty- December 16th (PG-13)

Passengers- December 21st

Assassin’s Creed- December 21st (PG-13)

Why Him?- December 23rd

Fences- December 25th (PG-13)