Flickers: ‘Blockers,’ ‘Chappaquiddick’ open Friday

BOX OFFICE LEADERS

Ready Player One PG13 A tech genius who created a virtual reality experience for the world, Oasis, dies but leaves a challenge to the people of the world to find a hidden Easter egg in his program, which will transfer his fortune to the winner.

Tyler Perry’s Acrimony R A woman decides to divorce her good-for-nothing lazy husband but soon discovers that he has come into a lot of money and also has a girlfriend in the wings which ignites bitter rage and revenge in the wife.

Black Panther PG13 T’Challa, Black Panther, is the heir to the throne of the Wakanda people, but his position is challenged by two enemy forces, as T’Challa joins forces with a CIA operative and members of the Dora Milaje, Wakanda’s female special forces brigade to stop a war.

I Can Only Imagine PG This is the back story of the inspiration for the very popular Christian song, I Can Only Imagine, written by Bart Millard and his true story of childhood abuse and eventual survival to become the lead singer for the group MercyMe.

Pacific Rim 2: Uprising PG13 In this sequel, the Kaiju are monsters from the sea bent on destroying humankind, but even though humans have invented giant robots called Jaegers, will this be enough to fight them? The last hope may lie with an ex-pilot and his trainee manning an old model Jaeger.

Sherlock Gnomes PG When a rash of stolen garden gnomes takes place, Gnomeo and Juliet turn to Sherlock Gnomes, London’s greatest detective, to solve the mystery of the missing gnomes.

Love, Simon PG13 This is a coming-of-age story that deals with the frustrating and sometimes comic moments of a 17-year old who is gay and tries to discover the classmate with whom he has developed an on-line emotional connection.

Tomb Raider PG13 Based upon the popular video game, Lara Croft finds herself on the island where her father, an adventurer, was last seen, and she summons her mental and physical skills to find him.

A Wrinkle in Time PG Based upon Madeleine L’Engle’s sci-fi novel, a young girl travels with her friends to a newly discovered planet in hopes of finding her missing father.

Paul, Apostle of Christ PG13 From the Scriptures, comes a story of disciple Luke visiting fellow apostle, Paul, who is held captive awaiting his execution. During their visit, Luke writes the words inspired by God that will document the formation of the church.

God’s Not Dead: A Light in Darkness PG A pastor’s church burns to the ground and he may face eviction from the adjoining university’s property; however, he may find the solution through an unlikely source — his estranged brother who is a high-powered attorney but also an atheist.

Game Night R A couple’s weekly game gets heated up when the husband’s brother suggests a reality game based upon a murder mystery that involves people posing as thugs and law enforcement agents, but the game is soon discovered to be real and not fantasy.

Peter Rabbit PG This animated adaptation of Beatrix Potter’s tale of Peter Rabbit and his troubles with Farmer McGregor will be a treat for the entire family.

Midnight Sun PG13 A 17-year old woman has a rare genetic condition that forbids her exposure to sunlight, so her nighttime activities are the only social life she is afforded. She meets another teen that she has had a crush on for years, but will their love have a future?

Unsane R A woman relocates to escape from a stalker, but when she voluntary seeks therapy, she is persuaded into a short stay at a mental facility. However, the staffers extend her stay based upon their analysis and the young woman believes that one of the staffers may actually be her stalker.

***Also Playing in Theaters***

7 Days in Entebbe, Annihilation, Baaghi 2, The China Hustle, The Death of Stalin, Death Wish, A Fantastic Woman, The Greatest Showman, The Hurricane Heist, Isle of Dogs, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, The Leisure Seeker, My Perfect You, Red Sparrow, Strangers 2: Prey at Night.

Coming to theaters on April 6

Blockers R Three overprotective parents go ballistic when they discover that their daughters have made a pact to lose their virginity on Prom Night as the parents join together to stop the deed at any cost. Stars: John Cena, Leslie Mann, Kathryn Newton, Ike Barinholtz. Directed by Kay Cannon.

Chappaquiddick PG13 In 1969, Senator Ted Kennedy left a party with a female companion. An accident occurs on a bridge from Chappaquiddick Island resulting in the death of Mary Jo Kopechne, a young campaign worker. The investigation and possible cover-ups lead to the end of Sen. Kennedy’s run for the presidency. Stars: Kate Mara, Clancy Brown, Olivia Thirlby, Ed Helms. Directed by John Curran.

The Miracle Season PG In this true story based upon the tragic death of Iowa City West High School’s star volleyball player, Caroline Found, her coach and teammates are inspired to compete for the state championship to honor her memory. Stars: Erin Moriarty, Helen Hunt, Tiera Skovbye, William Hurt. Directed by Sean McNamara.

A Quiet Place PG13 A family moves into a house and soon discovers that the creatures that also inhabit the place can only hunt by sound as the occupants are now forced to communicate silently. Stars: Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, Noah Jupe, Millicent Simmonds. Directed by John Krasinski.

Coming Soon: Lean on Pete, Spinning Man, Spiral, Where Is Kyra, Truth or Dare, Overboard, The Rider, Borg vs McEnroe, Beirut, Zama, 20 Weeks, Rampage, Super Troopers 2, Tully, The Devil and Father Amorth, Ghost Stories, Avengers: Infinity War, I Feel Pretty, Traffik, Kings, Godard Mon Amour, Let the Sunshine In, Disobedience, Backstabbing for Beginners, Bad Samaritan, Selfie Dad, Armed, Love & Bananas.

New on DVD on April 3

Insidious 4 — The Last Key PG13 Parapsychologist Dr. Elise Rainier is called to investigate a haunted presence whose residential address returns her to a demon she confronted as a child.

Father Figures R Twin brothers discover that their father is not really deceased, and so they embark upon a road trip to find the elusive ‘father figure.’

Foreign, Classics, Documentaries, and more: Jane, Thelma, Basmati Blues, Beast of Burden, Half Magic, Looking Glass, Permanent, Sweet Virginia.

Television Series: 13 Reasons Why: s1, Ballers: Year 3, Chesapeake Shores s2.

Guy Hanford, a film buff, retired after a 39-year teaching career in Ramona.