Friday’s mainstream openings: Young and old alike

Animation, teenage anxiety and aging love are on top for mainstream movie audiences this coming week. Friday’s openings are as follows:

“Dope” : Three high-school kids decide to spice up their lives by attending a real party. Described by IMDB as a “coming-of-age comedy/drama for the post-hip-hop generation.” That we’re supposedly “post hip hop” will come as a surprise to some.

“Inside Out” (in 3D and regular): A young girl enters a new school and is forced to confront the full range of her emotions — all of which are rendered as actual characters. Casting Lewis Black as “Anger” seems about right.

“I’ll See You in My Dreams” : An aging but still vital woman (Blythe Danner) rethinks the possibilities offered in her remaining years. Other than the too-cute “Golden Girls”-like sequences, this was one of the best films I saw at the recent Seattle International Film Festival.

In addition, the Helen Mirren/Ryan Reynolds feature “Woman in Gold” returns to AMC for a second run.

I’ll post news of what’s happening at the Magic Lantern when I can. Otherwise, head on out and see a movie. And enjoy.