This Week in Entertainment

GRAVITY
This highly anticipated suspense-drama from acclaimed director Alfonso Cuaron stars George Clooney (The Descendants) and Sandra Bullock (The Heat) as surviving astronauts in a damaged space shuttle with limited means of communication with Mission Control. Having already earned raving reviews for its visual effects and immersive sound at both the Telluride and Venice Film Festivals, this film is certainly an early contender for a bevy of awards and is not to be missed. PG-13. 91 minutes. Also in Imax 3-D and 3-D.
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DANNY BROWN
The newest studio album from the acclaimed alternative hip-hop artist will finally be released after a long delay because of sample clearances. Brown's distinct style of rap is now featured over more electronic, grime-influenced beats, although his traditional sample-heavy, psychedelic sound can be heard on several of the tracks. The album features guest appearances from frequent collaborators such as Schoolboy Q, A$AP Rocky and Ab-Soul from the T.D.E. Collective.
THE HANGOVER PART III
This disappointing end to the most financially successful comedic trilogy of all time fared substantially poorer than its predecessors this past summer. While it reunites the main cast, including Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms and Zach Galifianakis, the movie does not follow the same formula as the first two films, with disappointing results. Bonus features include exclusive behind-the-scenes documentaries, deleted and extended scenes, and an outtake reel.
THE PURGE
This surprise horror hit starring Ethan Hawke (Training Day) will be released for home entertainment just in time for Halloween. In a dystopian future, the United States government allows all crime to be legal for a 12-hour period. The film chronicles one family as it struggles for survival, facing the effects of a malicious barrage of murder, theft and other misdeeds. Bonus features include behind-the-scenes documentaries.
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