Curi Pandang: Home Screening Room - Everything is Awesome!

Home Screening Room - Everything is Awesome!

By Paul Hall

Another week, another crop of movies....but this week features one of the best animated films of the year. PLUS you get a little hidden gem that I liked a lot and one that I haven't seen that I really want to enjoy. As always - additional trailers are at the bottom...enjoy!

Pick Of The Week

If you pick one movie this week … this is it.

The Lego Movie / Rated PG / Voices of Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks

Everything is awesome! The film that took the box office by storm is now available to bring home. It tells the story of Emmet, an average Lego construction worker who becomes “the Special” and is looked upon as the savior from the evil Lord Business. Funny and heartwarming with amazing voice talent and an engaging story, this film is perfect for kids of all ages. (Grade: A)

Other Big Releases

Authors Anonymous / Rated PG-13 / Kaley Cuoco, Chris Klein

This is a delightful comedy featuring a group of aspiring authors who meet to support each other and their individual works. But trouble arises when one writer gets her big break and the claws come out. The cast of characters makes for an enjoyable and different film.

The Grand Budapest Hotel / Rated R / Ralph Fiennes, Tony Revolori

A concierge and his lobby boy become friends as they serve the esteemed clients of a hotel. A theft, a painting, sex and comedy are all here if you check in to this film from director Wes Anderson.

Walk of Shame / Rated R / Elizabeth Banks, James Marsden

After a one-night stand, Meghan Miles sneaks out only to watch her car get towed away. Now she is left with no purse, house keys, phone or money and only hours to get to the biggest job interview of her career.

Also This Week

13 Sins / Rated R / Ron Perlman, Mark Webber

Almost Human / Not Rated / Josh Ethier, Graham Skipper

The Attorney / Not Rated / Song Kang-Ho, Kim Young-Ae

Ernest and Celestine / Rated PG / Voices of Forest Whitaker, Mackenzie Foy

House of Cards: The Complete Second Season / Not Rated / Kevin Spacey, Robin Wright

Jimmy P. / Not Rated / Benicio Del Toro, Mathieu Amalric

Joe / Rated R / Nicolas Cage, Tye Sheridan

Pop Popcorn, Do the Diet Dew, Bust out the Blu and remember to Save Me a Seat!

Remember – all release dates are subject to change.

Trailers