Friday’s opening: Coens, Sparks and zombies

And now for the non-festival movie openings. We can wrap up the expectations in one word: Coen. Friday’s openings are as follows:

“Hail, Caesar!” : When a mysterious group kidnaps a studio’s big star, stalling production on their latest blockbuster, the studio head has to find a way to fix the problem. The newest by the Coen brothers, so expect a bit of satire.

“Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” : When Elizabeth Bennet does her dance with Mr. Darcy, a band of zombies interrupt the sophisticated proceedings. One of the restless undead is no doubt Jane Austen.

“The Choice” : Young love is interrupted by a serious car accident. Two words: Nicholas Sparks.

And at the Magic Lantern:

The Oscar-nominated Animated Shorts : Five nominees, including the obligatory Pixar effort, plus four other animated shorts.

That’s the lot. So go. See a movie. And enjoy.