NEW FILMS
Here are some of the new films being released in theaters or for streaming, rental or purchase this week.
“American Dream”
Things turn nasty when two entrepreneurs reject a Russian mobster’s offer of financial backing. Luke Bracey, Nick Stahl and Michiel Huisman star. Unrated. Begins streaming through various platforms Jan. 12.
“Batman: Soul of the Dragon”
Set in the 1970s, this animated but-not-for-kids adventure focuses on a group of students, including Batman, searching for a missing martial-arts teacher. Note that it’s rated R for violence.
Rated R. Begins streaming through various platforms Jan. 12.
“Capturing Lee Miller”
Documentary about Lee Miller, a model in the early 20th century who went on to become a photographer and war correspondent.
Unrated. Begins streaming Jan. 8 through mfah.org/movienight.
“Don’t Tell a Soul”
In this thriller, two teenagers decide to steal money to help their ailing mother but find themselves matching wits with a security guard — all while stuck in a well.
Rated R. Opens Jan. 8 at Studio Movie Grill Pearland.
“Four Games in Fall”
Director Julie Marron takes a look at the “Deflategate” controversy that roiled the NFL in 2014 when New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was accused of ordering the deflation of footballs in a championship game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Unrated. Now streaming through YouTube, GooglePlay, iTunes, Amazon Prime Video.
“Krack”
Telugu-language action film from India.
Unrated. Opens Jan. 8 at Cinemark 17, Katy; Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas, The Woodlands.
“Minor Premise”
Indie science-fiction thriller about a neuroscientist who experiments on himself and splinters his consciousness into 10 pieces.
Unrated. Begins streaming through various platforms and available on DVD and Blu-ray Jan. 12.
“One Night in Miami”
It’s 1964 and Malcolm X, Cassius Clay, Sam Cooke and Jim
Brown are hanging out after Clay’s victory over Sonny Liston in Miami. On the cusp of one of the country’s most contentious eras, what do they talk about? That’s the subject of actress Regina King’s directorial debut that is a strong contender for Oscar love this year. Rated R. Opens Jan. 8 at Landmark River Oaks, Houston; Studio Movie Grill Pearland; Cinemark 12, Pearland; Alamo Drafthouse LaCenterra, Katy; Cinemark 17, The Woodlands; Premiere Cinema 11, Galveston; Grand 14, Conroe; begins streaming Jan. 15 on Amazon Prime Video.
“The Reason I Jump”
Based on Naoki Higashida’s book, this film delves into the world of nonspeaking autistic people. It has been a film festival favorite around the world and picked up an audience award at Sundance. Unrated. Begins streaming Jan. 8 through mfah.org/movienight.
“Redemption Day”
Indie action-thriller about a war hero who has to rescue the love of his life froma group of terrorists.
Rated R. Opens Jan. 8 at Studio Movie Grill Pearland.
“Silent Film Concert”
Pianist Ben Model accompanies three classic short silent films from Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton and Charley Chase. Unrated. Streams 6:30 p.m. Jan. 14 throughmfah.org/movienight.
“Stuck Apart”
Turkish comedy-drama, originally titled “Azizler,” about Aziz, a man undergoing a midlife crisis. Unrated. Begins streaming Jan. 8 on Netflix.
“The White Tiger”
Aravind Adiga’s India-set novel about a poor driver’s climb up the social ladder is turned into an entertaining film from director Rahmin Bahrani (“99 Homes”). Priyanka Chopra, Rajkummar Rao and Adarsh Gourav star. Rated R. Opens Jan. 13 at Landmark River Oaks, Houston; Cinemark Memorial City, Houston; Cinemark Tinseltown 17, The Woodlands; begins streaming Jan. 22 on Netflix.