August: Osage County

When the Weston matriarch, Violet, falls ill and her husband goes missing, the strong-willed women of the Weston family return to their childhood home in rural Oklahoma. While their lives have led them down drastically different paths, each woman and her family make the journey back home to support their dysfunctional cancer-stricken mother, where dark secrets come to light and life-changing revelations are made.
Director: John Wells. Stars: Meryl Streep, Dermot Mulroney, Julia Roberts, Chris Cooper, Ewan McGregor, Juliette Lewis, Abigail Breslin, Benedict Cumberbatch. 2013. 121 min. Drama.

Grudge Match

At the height of their boxing careers, Henry “Razor” Sharp and Billy “The Kid” McDonnen were bitter rivals scheduled to fight in a highly anticipated rematch until Sharp announced his retirement, effectively ending both fighters careers. Thirty years later, a viral video prompts a fight promoter to coax Sharp and McDonnen out of retirement to finally face off in a rematch.
Director: Peter Segal. Stars: Robert De Niro, Sylvester Stallone, Kim Bassinger, Rich Little, Kevin Hart. 2013. 113 min. Comedy.

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

Following their escape from Azog and the Orcs, Bilbo Baggins and the 13 dwarves continue their quest to reclaim the former dwarfish kingdom of Erebor from the dragon Smaug, without the great wizard Gandalf the Grey. On their journey to Erebor, Bilbo, now in possession of a mysterious ring, and the band of dwarves will have to pass through the dangerous Mirkwood forest to reach the human settlement of Lake-town. From there, Bilbo will finally fulfill his promise to the dwarves by locating the secret door to the mountain and stealing the coveted Arkenstone, a valuable heirloom lost when Smaug captured Erebor.
Director: Peter Jackson. Stars: Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Orlando Bloom, Cate Blanchett, Benedict Cumberbatch. 2013. 161 min. Adventure.

Best Night Ever

Before she ties the knot to her fiancé, Claire decides to hit Sin City with her sister and two friends. What begins as your average Vegas bachelorette party quickly spirals out of control, becoming one of the most shocking and unforgettable nights of their lives.
Directors: Jason Friedberg, Aaron Seltzer. Stars: Desiree Hall, Samantha Colburn, Eddie Ritchard, Crista Flanagan. 2013. 90 min. Comedy.