December
Star Wars: The Force Awakens (December 15)
Is there anything that really needs to be said? It’s “Star Wars.” One of the biggest landmarks in cinema history. Ever. And it’s coming back to theaters! More importantly, with the direction of J. J. Abrams and a return to practical effects, the new movie looks like it is committed to going back to the series’ roots — capturing the spirited essence that made the original trilogy such beloved movie classics. On top of that, what little we do know about the plot and characters promises us an engaging story that carries on the original’s legacy while introducing a whole batch of complex characters that we can get invested in. It’s going to be monumental. Come December, audiences all over the world will be excited to go back to a galaxy far, far away and realize that the Force will be with us. Always. – Alex Hanavan
Concussion (December 25)
Even though After Earth and Focus didn’t leave much of an impression, I remain a Will Smith fan, and I’m so excited for this! It seems like for years we’ve heard about the dangers of football. Even President Obama has been quoted about if he had a son he’d think twice about letting him play football. Law & Order has done a similar episode about the correlation between brain damage and football. And so, I’m glad that there will be a studio film starring a movie star because that means even more people will pay attention to this serious issue. The trailer was good, and Smith is impressive. I can’t wait for Christmas! – Melissa Berne
The Revenant (December 25)
Is this going to be the one for Leonardo DiCaprio? From the trailers and reports about the difficult set conditions, Alejandro González Iñárritu’s new film about a frontiersman’s path for revenge looks incredible. Joining DiCaprio, Tom Hardy and Domhnall Gleeson also star in the film. I’ll be surprised if we’re not buzzing about this movie for months after its release. And man, do I hope this finally gives Leo DiCaprio a well-deserved Oscar. – Gabrielle Bondi
What are you most excited for this fall?
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