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Movie rundown for the weekend through Oct. 5: ‘The Smashing Machine’ opens

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“Anemone” — (Drama, R, 121 minutes). A man goes on a journey in the Northern England woods to reconnect with his estranged hermit brother.

“Bone Lake” — (Horror, R, 94 minutes). When a couple on vacation must share a mansion at a secluded estate with another couple, a dream getaway turns into a battle for survival.

“Good Boy” — (Comedy/Horror, PG-13, 72 minutes). After a loyal dog encounters supernatural forces in the rural home that he and his owner moved into, the brave pup must fight to protect the one he loves the most.

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“The Smashing Machine” — (Action, R, 123 minutes). The story of Mark Kerr, mixed-martial arts and UFC champion.

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“Satisfied” — (Documentary, not rated, 84 minutes). Explores how Renée Elise Goldsberry balanced motherhood and her role in “Hamilton.

“Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl” — (Concert, not rated, 89 minutes). A behind-the-scenes look at the making of Taylor Swift’s record “The Life of a Showgirl.”

”ONGOING

“A Big Bold Beautiful Journey” — (Drama, R, 108 minutes). Grade: C, Katie Walsh. After meeting at a mutual friend’s wedding, Sarah and David find themselves on a journey where they are able to relive their pasts and get a chance to alter their futures.

“Apollo 13” 30th Anniversary — (Drama, PG, 140 minutes). NASA has to find a way to return Apollo 13 to Earth after the spacecraft experiences massive internal damage, putting the lives of the three astronauts on board in danger.

“Avatar: The Way of Water” Re-release — (Action, PG-13, 190 minutes). Grade: A, Katie Walsh. The story of the trouble that follows the Sully family, the battles they fight while trying to stay alive and the lengths they go to keep each other safe. 

“The Bad Guys 2” — (Action, PG, 104 minutes). Grade: B, Mark Meszoros. Although the Bad Guys are now trying to live their lives as good guys, they are pulled out of retirement by an all-female squad named the Bad Girls to do one last job.

“Casper” 30th Anniversary — (Comedy, PG, 100 minutes). An afterlife therapist and his daughter encounter a young, friendly ghost when they move into an old mansion to rid it of wicked spirits.

“The Conjuring: Last Rites” — (Horror, R, 135 minutes). Grade: C, Katie Walsh. Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren confront mysterious entities during a terrifying case.

“Dead of Winter” — (Action, R, 97 minutes). Grade: B-, Mark Meszoros. While traveling alone through snowbound northern Minnesota, a woman comes across a kidnapping in the process and realizes she is the girl’s only hope, as they are hours away from the nearest town and have no cellphone service.

“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle” — (Animated, R, 155 minutes). Grade: B, Katie Walsh. Tanjiro, Nezuko and the Hashira encounter Upper Rank demons while fighting against Muzan Kibutsuji.

“Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale” — (Drama, PG, 123 minutes). The Crawley family must learn to accept change, with the next generation taking Downton Abbey into the future.

“Dude Perfect: The Hero Tour” — (Comedy, not rated, 100 minutes). Experience the sold-out tour of the immersive show with classic segments and backstage access.

“Eleanor the Great” — (Drama, PG-13, 98 minutes). Grade: C, Katie Walsh. Eleanor  Morgenstein, 94 years old, tells the stories of living alone after a devastating loss.

“Freakier Friday” — (Comedy, PG, 111 minutes). Grade: B, Katie Walsh. Twenty-two years after they went through an identity crisis, Tess and Anna discover that lightning can strike twice, as Anna now faces the challenges of merging two families with her daughter and a stepdaughter.

“Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie” — (Comedy, G, 98 minutes). While on a road trip with her grandma, Gabby’s prized dollhouse ends up in the hands of an eccentric cat lady, so the two go on an adventure to get the Gabby Cats back together and find the dollhouse before it’s too late.

“Him” — (Horror, R, 96 minutes). Grade: B-, Katie Walsh. A young athlete finds himself in a world of terror while training with a legendary champion whose charisma turns dark.

“The History of Sound” — (Drama, R, 127 minutes). During World War 1, two young men document the lives, voices and music of American countrymen.

“In Whose Name?” — (Documentary, R, 106 minutes). While being immersed in Kanye West’s (Ye’s) life for six years, Nico Ballesteros documented what shaped Ye’s world, from the brilliance, breakdowns to the turmoil and more.

“The Long Walk” — (Horror, R, 108 minutes). Grade: B, Katie Walsh. A group of teenage boys must maintain a specific walking speed in a contest known as The Long Walk or be shot.

The Lost Bus — (Drama, R, 129 minutes). A school teacher and a school bus driver try to save a busload of children from a terrifying inferno.

“One Battle After Another” — (Action, R, 161 minutes). Grade: A, Katie Walsh. A group of ex-revolutionaries reunite after one of their daughters goes missing when their enemy resurfaces after 16 years.

“Perfect Blue” Remastered — (Anime, not rated, 82 minutes). A singer who gave up her career to be an actress slowly goes insane after she is stalked by an obsessed fan who is a ghost of her past. 

“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” 50th Anniversary — (Horror, R, 100 minutes). Caught in a rainstorm, a couple takes refuge in a castle owned by a transvestite mad scientist from outer space who is about to unveil his greatest creation.

“The Senior” — (Drama, PG, 99 minutes). Almost four decades after being kicked off the college football team for fighting in his senior year, Mike Flynt returns to his alma mater for one last game — not for glory, but for the ending he still believes is possible.

“The Strangers: Chapter 2” — (Horror, R, 96 minutes). When a couple’s vehicle breaks down on their final day of a cross-country road trip, they are forced to spend the night in a remote Airbnb, where they are terrorized by three masked strangers.

They Call Him OG — (Action, not rated, 155 minutes). A decade after he vanishes from Mumbai’s underworld, mob boss Ojas Gambheera shows up again seeking vengeance against rival crime lords.

“Weapons” — (Horror, R, 128 minutes). Grade: A, Katie Walsh. A community is left wondering who or what caused all-but-one child from the same class to go missing on the same night at the same time.

Editor’s note: Please contact individual movie theaters for showtimes and other movies added after this list was compiled.

Carlotta Olson, The Denver Gazette



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