MINNEAPOLIS — Telluride and TIFF and NYFF — OH, MY!
We went on hiatus for the summer blockbuster season, but now that fall film festivals and Academy Award campaigns are in full swing, we're back with an abundance of eclectic releases to look forward to.
Now, if you’re looking for the films that are showing at the Twin Citis Film Festival this weekend, unfortunately, those are not in this story. Here, we’re looking at what’s in theaters for the masses — BUT you can find what to watch at TCFF in our festival preview.
All of the films listed below are rated R, but there are family friendly movies previously released that are still playing in theaters, including, “Transformers One,” “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” “The Wild Robot,” “Piece by Piece” and screenings of Tim Burton’s “Nightmare Before Christmas.”
“We Live In Time”
The highly anticipated "We Live In Time" hits Twin Cities cinemas this weekend. The story follows an up-and-coming chef and a recent divorcée whose lives are changed forever after a chance encounter.
The emotional and deeply moving romantic drama stars Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh, who audiences were begging to star in a movie together after they presented an award at the 95th Academy Awards. "We Live In Time" was written by Nick Payne and directed by John Crowley.
In theaters: Oct. 11 – A24 and StudioCanal
Runtime: 1 hour, 48 minutes
Showtimes by theater: The Main Cinema, The Alamo Drafthouse, Plymouth Grand 15, Marcus Oakdale Cinema, Marcus Southbridge Crossing, AMC Rosedale 14, Emagine Willow Creek, AMC Southdale 16, AMC Coon Rapids 16, AMC Eden Prairie Mall 18, AMC Inver Grove 16, Emagine Eagan, and Emagine White Bear
“Saturday Night”
Have you ever wondered what the 90 minutes leading up to the first-ever episode of Saturday Night Live was like at Rockefeller Plaza? "Saturday Night" shows audiences what happened behind the scenes of that October 1975 broadcast that made television history.
Notably, "Saturday Night" was released on the anniversary of the iconic broadcast. The film, which was written by Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan, is told in real time and stars Rachel Sennott, Gabriel LaBelle, Dylan O'Brien, Finn Wolfhard and Lamorne Morris.
In theaters: October 11 – Universal Pictures & Sony Pictures Releasing
Runtime: 1 hour, 49 minutes
Showtimes by theater: The Main Cinema, The Alamo Drafthouse, B&B Theatres Bloomington 13 MOA, Landmark's Lagoon Cinema, Heights Theater, St. Michael Cinema, Edina Mann Theatre, Mann Theatres Champlin, Plymouth Grand 15, Marcus West End Cinema, AMC Rosedale 14, AMC Southdale 16, AMC Eden Prairie Mall 18, Emagnie Willow Creek, AMC Coon Rapids 16, AMC Inver Grove 16, Emagine Eagan, and Emagine White Bear
“The Substance”
We can probably all agree that we're being marketed to constantly; whether it be a sales person at the mall, our friends recommending products to us or the ads and celebrities on our social media. This product, though, is life-changing. It's called the substance and it makes you, you, only in a better way — younger, more beautiful and more perfect. Or at least, that's what Elisabeth Sparkle wants us to think.
"The Substance" follows Elisabeth Sparkle, played by Demi Moore, who is a fading celebrity taking a black-market drug that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.
The film was written and directed by Coralie Fargeat and also stars Dennis Quaid and Margaret Qualley.
In theaters: Sept. 20 – Mubi and Metropolitan Filmexport
Runtime: 2 hours, 20 minutes
Showtimes by theater: The Main Cinema, The Alamo Drafthouse, Landmark's Lagoon Cinema, Emagine Willow Creek, and AMC Classic Mounds View 18
“The Apprentice”
The first of two Sebastian Stan movies, "The Apprentice" tells the story you would expect: the story of a young Donald Trump. The story follows the start of his real-estate business in the 1970s and '80s in New York with the helping hand of attorney Roy Cohn, who helped create the Trump we know today.
Alongside Stan, the film stars Jeremy Strong, Maria Bakalova, Martin Donovan and Catherine McNally.
In theaters: Oct. 11 – Briarcliff Entertainment
Runtime: 2 hours, 2 minutes
Showtimes by theater: The Alamo Drafthouse, Lankmark's Lagoon Cinema, B&B Theaters Bloomington 13 MOA, CMX Cinemas Odyssey & IMAX, St. Michael Cinema, Marcus Oakdale Cinema, Marcus West End Cinema, Mann Theatres Champlin, Plymouth Grand 15, Emagine Willow Creek, AMC Eden Prairie Mall 18, AMC Rosedale 14, Emagine White Bear, and Emagine Lakeville,
“Rumours”
When seven leaders of the world's wealthiest democracies at the G7 summit get lost in the woods while trying to draft a statement on a global crisis, they experience surreal danger while trying to find their way out. "Rumours" bounces between comedy, drama and horror as we follow the obstacles the characters face.
The film has a phenomenally talented ensemble cast, including Cate Blanchett, Alicia Vikander and Charles Dance. "Rumours" was written by Evan Johnson who co-directs alongside Guy Maddin and Galen Johnson.
In theaters: Oct. 18 – Bleecker Street Media
Runtime: 1 hour, 43 minutes
Showtimes by theater: The Main Cinema, Lankmark's Lagoon Cinema, St. Michael Cinema, Marcus Oakdale Cinema, Marcus West End Cinema, Edina Mann Theatre, Plymouth Grand 15, AMC Rosedale 14, AMC Southdale 16, Emagine Willow Creek, AMC Eden Prairie 18, AMC Coon Rapids 16, AMC Inver Grove 16, and Emagine White Bear,
“Exhibiting Forgiveness”
Tarrell is an admired painter who is on the path to success when his life and art are flipped upside down due to the unexpected visit of his estranged father. Together, the pair, as well as Tarrell's wife, son, and mother, face the challenges of forgiveness.
The deeply emotional "Exhibiting Forgiveness" was written and directed by Titus Kaphar. The film stars André Holland, John Earl Jelks, Andra Day and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor.
In theaters: Oct. 18 – Roadside Attractions
Runtime: 1 hour, 57 minutes
Showtimes by theater: Landmark's Lagoon Cinema, Andover Cinema, AMC Rosedale 14, AMC Southdale 16, AMC Classic Mounds View 15, Emagine Willow Creek, Emagine Eagan, AMC Eden Prairie Mall 18, AMC Coon Rapids 16, AMC Inver Grove 16, Emagine White Bear, Emagine Lakeville, and Emagine Monticello
“A Different Man”
We mentioned there were two Sebastian Stan films on this list; "A Different Man" is the second.
Aspiring actor Edward undergoes facial-reconstructive surgery but this choice quickly becomes his nightmare and Edward becomes obsessed with reclaiming what he lost.
"A Different Man" stars Stan as Edward, as well as Adam Pearson, Renate Reinsve and Miles G. Jackson. The film was written and directed by Aaron Schimberg. The film is currently in limited release.
In theaters: Sept. 20 – A24
Runtime: 1 hour, 52 minutes
Showtimes by theater: Pop's Art Theatre Rochester