LOS ANGELES (AP) — Annette Bening plays Senator Dianne Feinstein, Zac Efron takes on Ted Bundy, Awkwafina dives into a dramatic role, and Harvey Weinstein gets a documentary spotlight in films that will premiere at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival in January.

Standard-Examiner staff

Standard-Examiner staff

Standard-Examiner staff

Standard-Examiner staff

OGDEN — Free move. Free popcorn. Free drink.

LAYTON — It may not be anywhere near as big as FanX, the annual comic convention in Salt Lake City, but what this little gathering lacks in size it more than makes up for in enthusiasm.

OGDEN — If the weather is turning cold, it must be time for another Warren Miller winter sports movie.

When director Chantelle Squires recently set out to make a film about women, by women and for women, the story of Emma Hale Smith, Joseph Smith’s wife, and Jane Manning James seemed the perfect fit.

OGDEN — Kristy Jones would like nothing more than to be unemployed.

OGDEN — It’s just a small film festival this year. But Cirilo Franco is hoping for big things in the future.

“The Peanuts Movie” — The film is rated G. IMDb says, “Snoopy embarks upon his greatest mission as he and his team take to the skies to pursue their arch-nemesis, while his best pal Charlie Brown begins his own epic quest back home to win the love of his life.” 88 minutes.

Video Rewind is a review of an avant-garde, cultish, or otherwise odd film that has a small or large following. That means, by its fans, it can be watched over and over with greater enjoyment. We will feature films that can be accessed either via Netflix, OnDemand, or other sites such as You…

“Saturday’s Warrior” fans can now get a sneak peek at a revamped, motion picture version of the beloved Mormon musical.

Feb. 29 only comes around every four years. If you have time to take it easy at any point Monday, here are three things you can watch to celebrate the 2016 edition of Leap Day.

Will Leonardo DiCaprio finally win an Oscar?

Free screenings at the branches of the Weber County Library

OGDEN — Confronting your fears and facing social pressure, isolation and rejection can be difficult.

Video Rewind is a review of an avant-garde, cultish, or otherwise odd film that has a small or large following. That means, by its fans, it can be watched over and over with greater enjoyment. We will feature films that can be accessed either via Netflix, OnDemand, or other sites such as You…

“Creed” — Rated PG-13 for violence, language and some sensuality. IMDb says, “The former World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Balboa serves as a trainer and mentor to Adonis Johnson, the son of his late friend and former rival Apollo Creed.” 133 minutes.

Just in time for your weekend movie planning, here are 3 new releases to check out:

Director Dexter Fletcher was born in the mid-Sixties, and therefore grew up watching ’80s films. Then again, since he’s also a prolific actor, he also acted in many ’80s films himself, like “Gothic” and “Lionheart.”

From Open Road Films comes this description: “In TRIPLE 9, a crew of dirty cops is blackmailed by the Russian mob to execute a virtually impossible heist. The only way to pull it off is to manufacture a 999, police code for ‘officer down.’ Their plan is turned upside down when the unsuspecti…

New Releases

RIVERDALE — Thanks to the ABC entrepreneurship reality show Shark Tank, two Top of Utah men and their product have become overnight celebrities and have put their business in fast gear.

For the third consecutive night, Tim Kutz of Washington Terrace won on the game show Jeopardy.

“The Good Dinosaur” — Rated PG for peril, action and thematic elements. IMDb says, “In a world where dinosaurs and humans live side-by-side, an Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend.” 93 minutes.

Although it was obviously a wise financial choice for John Boyega to drop out of playing Jesse Owens in order to play Finn in “Star Wars: Episode VII — The Force Awakens,” I’d rather re-watch “Race” than Episode VII any day.

Dick Richards always had the same answer when it came to defining ethics. 

The WSU Shaw Gallery and the Utah Film Center welcome you to the presentation of “Unbranded.”

OGDEN — Exploring the great outdoors — from kayaking to mountain climbing to paragliding -- is the theme of the Banff Mountain Film Festival.

“Black Mass” — Rated R for brutal violence, language throughout, some sexual references and brief drug use. IMDb says, “The true story of Whitey Bulger, the brother of a state senator and the most infamous violent criminal in the history of South Boston, who became an FBI informant to take d…

I won’t bury the lead: go see “Deadpool.”

Welcome to glitzy New York City! Everything here is so exciting and trendy! Everyone is gorgeous with cool apartments! The parties are always happening, and no one really works! Every transitional shot between scenes is accompanied by the latest earworm! Ugh.

Like the game itself, this year’s Super Bowl ads may not have lived up to the hype. Nevertheless, here are five of the most chuckle-worthy commercials:

“Spectre” — Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of action and violence, some disturbing images, sensuality and language. IMDb says, “A cryptic message from Bond’s past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bo…

It’s not just Super Bowl Sunday on Feb. 7 — it’s also Su-PURR Bowl Sunday. 

Love `em or hate `em (or maybe you’re just plain indifferent toward them) the Coen brothers certainly take chances with their movies. Sometimes those chances work out, and sometimes they don’t. Maybe one of their creations number among your favorite films (“O Brother, Where Art Thou?” in 200…