Transcendence

Dr. Will Caster (Depp), a leading researcher in artificial intelligence, has spent his life working towards developing an observant machine that possesses a collective intelligence as well as a full range of human emotions. When he is gravely injured in an attack by a group of anti-technology extremists, he agrees to download his own mind into a computer, becoming a part of the technology he developed. As his thirst for knowledge and power increases, his wife (Hall) and best friend (Bettany) begin to suspect they may have created a monster.

Director: Wally Pfister. Stars: Johnny Depp, Paul Bettany, Rebecca Hall, Kate Mara, Cillian Murphy, Clifton Collins Jr., Morgan Freeman. 2014. 119 min. Sci-fi.

Cesar Chavez

This biographical film tells the story of Cesar Chavez (Peña), an American labor leader and civil-rights activist who cofounded the United Farm Workers. Due to the horrific working conditions, violence and racism temporary workers from Mexico had to endure, Chavez led 50,000 braceros to rise up against the large industrial farm owners and form an unforgettable union that would change their lives forever.

Director: Diego Luna. Stars: Michael Peña, John Malkovich, America Ferrera, Rosario Dawson, Wes Bentley. 2014. 102 min. Biography.

Dom Hemingway

Dom Hemingway (Law) is a notorious safe-cracker who has spent 12 years in prison for refusing to rat out his boss, Ivan Fontaine (Bichir). After his release, Dom seeks payment for keeping his mouth shut, only to be repeatedly struck with misfortune. In order to collect what he’s owed, he hits the streets once again to finally regain his luck.

Director: Richard Shepard. Stars: Jude Law, Richard E. Grant, Demian Bichir, Emilia Clarke, Luca Franzoni, Richard Graham, Nick Raggett, Simeon Moore. 2013. 93 min. Drama.

Sabotage

During a cartel drug raid, a member of an elite DEA team is killed, leaving the rest of the task force to seek revenge by stealing $10 million from the drug lords. Although the team believes their tracks are covered, they soon find their members being murdered one by one in gruesome and terrifying ways.

Director: David Ayer. Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sam Worthington, Olivia Williams, Terrence Howard, Joe Manganiello, Josh Holloway, Mireille Enos. 2014. 109 min. Crime.