weekend voices (3/12/20)

Jules and Jim (1962, romance/drama) An unconventional love triangle takes place on the French countryside during World War I. 

The King of Comedy (1982, drama/comedy) A hopeful stand-up comedian meets his comedy idol, and his fandom evolves from admiration to a compulsive obsession.

Brazil (1985, comedy/sci-fi) In an alternate dystopian universe, a low-level government employee is tasked with investigating a wrongful murder and in the process becomes an enemy of the state himself.

Big Trouble in Little China (1986, action/adventure) Kurt Russell plays the iconic Jack Burton, a semitruck driver who becomes entangled in a supernatural battle between the good and evil forces of Chinatown.

Ed Wood (1994, comedy/drama) Johnny Depp stars in the true story of the adventurous and fascinating career of  “the worst movie director of all time.” 

Pulp Fiction (1994, crime/drama) Vincent Vega and Jules Winnfield work for shady crime boss Marsellus Wallace in Los Angeles.

12 Monkeys (1995, sci-fi/mystery) Starring Bruce Willis and Brad Pitt, a man is sent back in time to prevent a deadly virus from making the earth uninhabitable to humans.

Bird Cage (1996, comedy) Robin Williams owns a drag club in Miami. His son is getting engaged to a girl whose dad is a conservative senator.

Space Jam (1996, sports sci-fi/fantasy) This movie will hit with a wave of nostalgia as Michael Jordan helps out the Looney Tunes in a game of basketball against a group of aliens that stole the talent of prominent NBA players at the time.

The Big Lebowski (1998, crime/comedy) Jeff Bridges becomes “The Dude” in a comedy that strikes within petty, or major, crime between two older-ish men, which all starts because someone decided to pee on his rug.

Chicago (2002, comedy/musical) Two women who committed similar crimes wind up in the same jail, but as a lawyer takes on their cases and turns them into a media circus of headlines, neither woman will be outdone.

Adaptation (2002, comedy/drama) Nicolas Cage shines in a career-best performance in which a troubled screenwriter struggles to write the very movie itself.

Memories of Murder (2003, crime/drama) Before “Zodiac,” there was Bong Joon-ho’s take on South Korea’s first serial killer case. Part crime drama, action movie and comedy, this movie has it all.

Underworld (2003, fantasy/thriller) Under cover of night, vampires engage in an age-old battle with their sworn enemies, the Lycans, a clan of violent werewolves, in the streets of a modern-day city.

RENT (2005, musical/drama) This movie rendition of the hit musical compares extremely well, as a group of young adults living in New York City deal with economic hardship, the AIDS epidemic and love.

Marley & Me (2008, family/drama) The plotline can be an emotional rollercoaster, but this movie is a great blend of sweetness and sadness. It’s great to let out a good cry and still soak up some happy moments.

500 Days of Summer (2009, romance/comedy) This movie tells the 500-day love story between a greeting card writer and his girlfriend.

He’s Just Not That Into You (2009, drama/romance) A movie that gets real about navigating relationships and recognizing when someone is playing games and not playing for love.

Frances Ha (2012, drama) Greta Gerwig stars as a dancer in New York City, navigating career setbacks and tumultuous relationships in this post-graduation coming-of-age movie.

What If (2013, romance/comedy) Wallace, played by Daniel Radcliffe, finds a friend with whom he falls in love with, despite her long-term relationship. 

Identity Thief (2013, comedy) A man goes on a journey to track down the woman who stole his identity, but along the way, it doesn’t go the way he planned.

The Heat (2013, action/comedy) An uptight FBI agent and a foul-mouthed, hot-tempered detective join forces to remove criminals from the streets of Boston.

What We Do in the Shadows (2014, comedy) Taika Waiti directs this mockumentary about ancient vampire roommates coping with modern life in New Zealand.

Nightcrawler (2014, crime/drama) Lou Bloom (Jake Gyllenhaal) forgoes all morals as he muscles his way into the world of L.A. crime journalism, blurring the line between observer and participant.

The Imitation Game (2014, drama/war) Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightley work to solve the German code “enigma” during World War II.

Mad Max: Fury Road (2015, action) Max fights his way across the post-apocalyptic wasteland in this stylish, adrenaline-pumping, non-stop action movie.

Circle (2015, drama/mystery) Strangers are held captive by a strange technological force and are forced to kill one another in an orderly fashion until there is only one remaining. 

The Nice Guys (2016, crime/comedy) Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe star as opposite private detective who hilariously investigate a murder conspiracy.

Your Name (2016, animation/romance) Two high schoolers living completely different lives begin to periodically swap bodies, leading to an unforeseen connection.

Sing Street (2016, comedy/romance) A teenager growing up in Ireland in the 1980s finds escapism from the struggles of adolescence in creating a rock band.

The Shape of Water (2017, drama/fantasy) Set in the Cold War era, a mute janitor working in a military lab discovers an amphibious man is being imprisoned in the facility and devises a plan to set him free.

Good Time (2017, crime/thriller) After a failed robbery, a man embarks on a journey throughout the underbelly of New York crime to bail his brother out of jail.

Roma (2018, drama) This movie follows Cleo, a domestic worker serving a family in Mexico City during the early 1970s. When Cleo finds out she’s pregnant, things get even more complicated.

Love, Simon (2018, romance/comedy) A different kind of Romeo and Juliet story where a teenage boy, Simon Spier, has a love connection with a boy through email.

Sorry to Bother You (2018, comedy) When a call-center rep discovers the power of his “white-voice,” he’s propelled into an increasingly bizarre world run by an Amazon-like corporation.

Christopher Robin (2018, drama/fantasy) This movie follows the story of characters we all know and love: the world of Christopher Robin and Winnie the Pooh, providing a melancholy and nostalgic view of our long-lost imaginations.

A Quiet Place (2018, drama/thriller) If they hear you, they hunt you. A family must live in silence to avoid mysterious creatures that hunt by sound.

Midsommar (2019, horror) A couple travel to Sweden to visit their friend’s rural hometown during a midsummer festival, but it begins to quickly devolve into an increasingly violent and bizarre experience. 

 

Horoscopes:

Aries: Don’t forget how important family is in your life. Visit a family member you haven’t seen in a while; you might find inspiration or wisdom you didn’t know you needed. 

Taurus: Don’t take things personally today. A lot of things might not be going your way, but being the bigger person is the right thing to do. 

Gemini: Money has been an issue for you lately, and it is catching up to you quickly. Get thrifty, and start making lunch instead of going out. Saving money can be more fun than you’d expect.

Cancer: You may be feeling like you don’t have a lot of control in your life right now, but one thing you can control is your body. Practice a more routine lifestyle, exercise more and drink more water! Control what you can.

Leo: Today carries an array of new opportunities for you! Don’t feel overwhelmed; you’re ready for the growth that will come with it. Be open to new friendships, relationships and the journey that will come along with it.

Virgo: You may begin to notice that the feelings of people around you affect your feelings too. While you may feel their happiness and excitement, their stress and anxiety might weigh on you too. Take some alone time to check in with yourself. 

Libra: You’ve always been a generous and giving person, and you may notice it wearing off on the people around you. This is a huge compliment; you’re changing lives in a positive way.

Scorpio: Your emotions have been a rollercoaster lately, and they may be coming unexpectedly at times. Get comfortable with your emotions; it will teach you how to better control them.

Sagittarius: It’s hard for you to be proud of the work you do. You may feel like you owe your success to other people. While they might have helped you, own your own success; it’s something to be proud of. 

Capricorn: Let’s be honest, you’ve never been a good faker. Be honest about your emotions and opinions; it will save you less trouble and benefit both you and others in the long run.

Aquarius: Not many people have the ability to mix their work and social life and not make a mess, but you do. You have bright ideas and want to start something new. Don’t be afraid to go for it.

Pisces: Now is the time to take a chance. Be bold and do something you wouldn’t usually do. Embrace the side of you the world doesn’t often get to see. You may like it better than the usual you.