With the new year comes new movies! Hit off 2017 with these exciting titles with many more sure to come throughout the year.

January 6th A Monster Calls – PG

Patrick Ness published his fantasy novel, “A Monster Calls” in 2011. Six years later, the film adaptation is to be released.  The story revolves around a twelve year old boy named Connor who has a lot to deal with, as such a young boy does.  His mother is ill, his grandmother is unsympathetic, and his classmates are bullies.  Just when the world seems to be bringing him down, an ancient wild monster appears at his bedroom window.  Together, they endure on an adventure full of courage, faith, and truth.

Directed By: J.A. Boyona

Screenwriter: Patrick Ness (also novelist)

Starring: Lewis MacDougall, Sigourney Weaver, Felicity Jones

Genre: Drama/ Fantasy

January 13th Patriots Day– R

On April 15, 2013, tragedy struck the Boston Marathon when two bombs exploded, spreading terrorism throughout the nation.  In the aftermath of the attack, Police Sergeant Tommy Saunders, portrayed by Mark Walhberg, FBI Special Agent Richard DesLauriers, portrayed by Kevin Bacon, and Commissioner Ed Davis, portrayed by John Goodman, join up with several other brave souls to bring the suspects to justice.

Directed By: Peter Berg

Screenwriter: Peter Berg, Matt Cook, and Joshua Zetumer

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Monaghan, J.K. Simmons

Genre: Drama/ History/ Thriller

January 27th A Dog’s Purpose– PG

The novel “A Dog’s Purpose” written by W. Bruce Cameron was released to the public in 2010, now, the film adaptation is coming out at the end of the month.  The story follows a dog through several lifetimes, who makes it his mission to discover the meaning of his existence.  The story follows how the dog shows his humans to laugh and love while he’s in their lives, helping him to discover a dog’s purpose.

Directed By: Lasse Hallstrom

Screenwriter: Cathryn Michon, based on the novel by W. Bruce Cameron

Starring: Britt Robertson, Josh Gad, Dennis Quaid

Genre: Adventure/ Fantasy/ Comedy/ Drama/ Family

Also this Month:

Don’t miss Hidden Figures, following three strong African American women at NASA who serve as the brains of one of the most brilliant operations in history.

Hidden Figures (R) – January 6th

Underworld: Blood Wars (R) – January 6th

Sleepless (R) – January 13th

The Bye Bye Man (PG-13) – January 13th

Live by Night (R) -January 13th

Split (PG-13) – January 20th

Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (R) – January 27th

Gold (R) – January 27th