Movie Monday: August 2015
Straight Outta Compton
Hip hop and rap fans everywhere are highly anticipating the release of Straight Outta Compton on August 14th. Based on the story of the Compton-based hip hop group, N.W.A, the film will depict the rise and fall of one of America’s most dangerous musical groups. The film is named after their breakout album which was released almost exactly 27 years ago in August of 1988.
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Based off the popular television series from the 1960s of the same name, The Man from U.N.C.L.E. stars Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer as Napoleon Solo and Illya Kuryakin, two agents from different countries’ spy agencies, who join together on a mission to stop a mysterious criminal organization from getting their hands on nuclear weapons. Directed by Guy Ritchie and even a cameo from David Beckham, this film promises to deliver.
Hitman: Agent 47
Based off the very popular video game series about an incredibly skilled hired-assassin, fans of the film and of action films in general are in for a treat on August 21st. Agent 47 has been genetically engineered to be the ultimate killing machine for the Agency. With his latest assignment, he ends up partnering with a woman to look for her father and also ends up unlocking the secrets of his origins.
