Raya And The Last Dragon (Photo: Disney);
Coming 2 America (Photo: Amazon Studios);
Zack Snyder’s Justice League (Photo: Courtesy of HBO Max);
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run (Photo: Paramount Plus)
Graphic: Libby McGuire
Blockbusters are back in a big way this March, even if movie theaters aren’t. Many of the month’s biggest titles, including the showdown between a king of the monsters and a big-ass ape, would probably be box office behemoths during any other moment in recent history. Here and now, they’re hedging their bets, going to a few multiplexes to court the dumbass (or vaccinated) demographic while simultaneously hitting a major streaming platform for those of us who choose life over Dolby sound. Meanwhile, the content stream offered by Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, et al. flows freely. This month, it just happens to also include what may be the most loudly clamored-for director’s cut ever. (Hint: Does he bleed? He will.) Keep reading to find out what
Nearly every scene in Sophie Jones is either meditative or combative in some way, and Barr nails the flickering, shifting, visceral emotions of adolescence.
Sophie Jones Review: Indie Drama Respects the Growing Pains of Girlhood and Grief lmtonline.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from lmtonline.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Movies Preview: Coming of age, Coming 2 America among week’s new films
Opening Tuesday is “Sophie Jones,” which is inspired by true experiences of grief, girlhood and growing up.
A 16-year-old is struggling with the untimely death of her mother while navigating the challenges of teendom.
Jessie Barr directs. Her cousin, Jessica Barr, stars. It’s not rated.
“Moxie” opens Wednesday and centers on a teen who anonymously publishes an underground zine sharing bias and wrongdoing at her high school.
Amy Poehler is featured. It’s not rated.
Thursday brings Spongebob and friends back to the screen in the animated “SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run.”
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