15 Films to See in August
The month ahead appears to offer far more cinematic highlights than the typical August, though you'll have to venture beyond your local cineplex to catch most of them. True, the surprisingly good horror sequel Annabelle: Creation and Steven Soderbergh's return to filmmaking with Logan Lucky will screen in wide release. But it is this month's indies that really shine, including features like the Black Mirror-esque Marjorie Prime, festival hits like Good Time, Beach Rats and Patti Cake$, and the year's highest-scoring film to date.
Steven Soderbergh’s return to feature filmmaking is earning him good reviews so far. The script, credited to Rebecca Blunt, follows brothers Jimmy (Channing Tatum) and Clyde (Adam Driver) Logan as they plan and attempt a robbery during the Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR race. Aiding them are their sister (Riley Keough), and a convicted explosives expert named Joe Bang (Daniel Craig). The film’s strong supporting cast includes Katie Holmes, Katherine Waterston, Sebastian Stan, Seth MacFarlane, Dwight Yoakam, Macon Blair, and Hilary Swank.