Find out which new movies are debuting this weekend in theaters, including the exciting action film Twisters starring Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones, and watch the trailers to decide which ones you want to see at the movies. ~Alexandra Heilbron
Twisters - Kate Cooper (Daisy Edgar-Jones) is a former storm chaser who now studies storm patterns on screens in New York City. She is lured back to the open plains by her friend, Javi (Anthony Ramos) to test a groundbreaking new tracking system. There, she crosses paths with charming and reckless social media superstar Tyler Owens (Glen Powell), who thrives on posting his storm-chasing adventures with his raucous crew. Also available in IMAX. Click here for showtimes.
National Theatre Live: Present Laughter - Andrew Scott stars in Noël Coward's comedy Present Laughter. As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine's colorful life is in danger of spiralling out of control. Engulfed by an escalating identity crisis as his many relationships compete for his attention, Garry's few remaining days at home are a chaotic whirlwind of love, sex, panic and soul-searching. Playing July 18 only. Click here for showtimes.
National Anthem - Dylan (Charlie Plummer), a soft-spoken 21-year-old construction worker, works odd jobs to help the family get by. After he finds himself with the opportunity to work at a ranch, he is welcomed by a vibrant community of rodeo performers who openly explore their identities and sexuality. Playing in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, and Kingston. Click here for showtimes.
Widow Clicquot - After her husband's death, Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot (Haley Bennett) assumes the reins of the fledgling wine business they had nurtured together. Steering the company through dizzying political and financial reversals, she defies her critics and revolutionizes the champagne industry to become one of the world's first great entrepreneurs. Playing in Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal; opens July 26 in Ottawa. Click here for showtimes.
Firebrand - In Tudor England, Katherine Parr (Alicia Vikander) reluctantly agrees to become the sixth wife of the vengeful King Henry VIII (Jude Law). Her consent to marry him carries great personal risk, given her predecessors are dead, vanquished, or murdered. Perceived as a threat by Henry's courtiers, they start to cast doubts about her fidelity and try to turn the increasingly paranoid king against her. Playing in Toronto and Hamilton; opens July 26 in Waterloo. Click here for showtimes.
Mother, Couch - The three estranged children -- David (Ewan McGregor), Gruffudd (Rhys Ifans), and Linda (Lara Flynn Boyle) -- of an elderly matriarch (Ellen Burstyn) find themselves mysteriously trapped in a furniture store when their elderly matriarch (Ellen Burstyn) suddenly refuses to get up from one of the display couches. Playing in Ottawa. Click here for showtimes.