July movies bring the heat

July 25

Brideshead Revisited
Starring: Matthew Goode, Ben Whishaw and Hayley Atwell

A provocative and suspenseful drama, “Brideshead Revisited” tells an evocative story of forbidden love and the loss of innocence set in the pre-WWII era. In the film, Charles Ryder (Matthew Goode, “Match Point,” “The Lookout”) becomes entranced with the noble Marchmain family, first through the charming and provocative Sebastian Flyte (Ben Whishaw, “Perfume: The Story of a Murderer”), and then his sophisticated sister, Julia (Hayley Atwell, “Cassandra’s Dream” and the upcoming “The Duchess”).
The rise and fall of Charles’ infatuations reflect the decline of a decadent era in England between the wars. Academy Award-winner Emma Thompson co-stars as Lady Marchmain.

The film, based on Evelyn Waugh’s acclaimed novel is adapted for the screen by multiple BAFTA Award-winner Andrew Davies (“Bridget Jones Diary,” “Bleak House”) and Jeremy Brock (“The Last King of Scotland”) and directed by Julian Jarrold (“Becoming Jane”).

American Teen
“American Teen” is a tender Sundance Festival success story that chronicles the lives of four teens. Unlike many other teen movies, “American Teen” does not stay within the bounds of the cut-out teen characters and introduces a more three-dimensional version of the young people as they go through life’s biggest challenges.

Henry Poole Is Here
Starring: Luke Wilson

Luke Wilson is back in this comedy that also stars Cheryl Hines. This modern day fairy tale spotlights Wilson’s character as he hits bottom in life. One day, cleaning his yard, he discovers the face of Jesus appearing on his stucco. When it becomes a sensation, Wilson has to face his own demons to find a peaceful future.

The true story of the first female Pop Warner football player is next…