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Welcome to another edition of 6 Flicks Picks, wherein I list all of the upcoming films that are scheduled to be released in the United States for the month which is about to begin and break down which ones I'll be watching in theaters, which ones I'll wait to rent at home, and which ones I'll be skipping out on entirely. After going through the list, I'll choose which six films stand out to me as the ones I want to see the most, even if there are more or less than six that interest me.

Note: The list below is based primarily off the expanded nationwide USA release dates on IMDB as well as some other random outlets if possible, so some information may be different. If I am missing some of the limited releases or the dates conflict in some fashion, please let me know in the comments below and any adjustments and corrections will be made!

Without further ado, another new month means another new set of films, so what's coming soon to theaters in November 2018?



The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

Synopsis: A young girl is transported into a magical world of gingerbread soldiers and an army of mice.

Will I watch? = No

Bohemian Rhapsody

Synopsis: A chronicle of the years leading up to Queen's legendary appearance at the Live Aid (1985) concert.

Will I watch? = Maybe

Nobody's Fool

Synopsis: A woman is released from prison and reunites with her sister. She soon discovers that her sister is in an online relationship with a man who may not be what he seems.

Will I watch? = No

Boy Erased

Synopsis: The son of a Baptist preacher is forced to participate in a church-supported gay conversion program after being forcibly outed to his parents.

Will I watch? = No

Maria by Callas

Synopsis: An intimate look at the life and work of Greek-American opera singer, Maria Callas, as told in her own words.

Will I watch? = No

A Private War

Synopsis: One of the most celebrated war correspondents of our time, Marie Colvin is an utterly fearless and rebellious spirit, driven to the frontline of conflicts across the globe to give voice to the voiceless.

Will I watch? = No

Bodied

Synopsis: A progressive graduate student finds success and sparks outrage when his interest in battle rap as a thesis subject becomes a competitive obsession.

Will I watch? = No

Tiger

Synopsis: A practicing Sikh is banned by the boxing commission for refusing to back down from his religious beliefs. Through racial profiling and stereotypical threats, he does what any strong American would do, fight back.

Will I watch? = No

Searching for Ingmar Bergman

Synopsis: Internationally renowned director Margarethe von Trotta takes a closer look at Bergman's life and work and explores his film legacy with Bergman's closest collaborators, both in front and behind the camera, as well as a new generation of filmmakers. The documentary presents key scenes, recurring themes in his films and his life, and journeys to the places at the center of Bergman's creative achievement and the focal points of his life such as the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm, locations and landscapes from his masterpieces, and the stations from his career in Sweden, France and Germany. Explore the many layers of Bergman's work and life with INGMAR BERGMAN - LEGACY OF A DEFINING GENIUS.

Will I watch? = No

In Search of Greatness

Synopsis: Through the eyes of the greatest athletes of all time, IN SEARCH OF GREATNESS is a cinematic journey into the secrets of genius.

Will I watch? = No


The Grinch

Synopsis: A grumpy Grinch plots to ruin Christmas for the village of Whoville.

Will I watch? = No

The Girl in the Spider's Web

Synopsis: Young computer hacker Lisbeth Salander and journalist Mikael Blomkvist find themselves caught in a web of spies, cybercriminals and corrupt government officials.

Will I watch? = No

Overlord

Synopsis: The story of two American soldiers behind enemy lines on D Day.

Will I watch? = No

The Front Runner

Synopsis: American Senator Gary Hart's presidential campaign in 1988 is derailed when he's caught in a scandalous love affair.

Will I watch? = No

Narcissister Organ Player

Synopsis: Against the backdrop of her provocative and inventive performance, Narcissister reflects on the personal impact of her mother's illness and death.

Will I watch? = No

El Angel

Synopsis: Carlitos is a seventeen-year-old youth with movie star swagger, blond curls and a baby face. As a young boy, he coveted other people's things, but it wasn't until his early adolescence that his true calling--to be a thief--manifested itself. When he meets Ramon at his new school, Carlitos is immediately drawn to him and starts showing off to get his attention. Together they will embark on a journey of discoveries, love and crime. Killing is just a random offshoot of the violence, which continues to escalate until Carlitos is finally apprehended. Because of his angelic appearance, the press dubs Carlitos "The Angel of Death." Showered with attention because of his beauty, he becomes an overnight celebrity. Altogether, he is believed to have committed over forty thefts and eleven homicides. Today, after more than forty-six years in jail, Carlos Robledo Puch is the longest- serving prisoner in the history of Argentina.

Will I watch? = No

River Runs Red

Synopsis: When the son of a successful judge (Taye Diggs) is killed by two police officers (Luke Hemsworth/Gianni Capaldi) and the system sets them free, a hardened veteran detective (John Cusack) finds some incriminating files on the officers and the judge teams up with another mourning father (George Lopez) to take the law into his own hands.

Will I watch? = Maybe

Postcards from London

Synopsis: A stylish, sexy film about a young man's journey into an unusual form of escort work, set in an imaginary vision of London's Soho.

Will I watch? = No

Lez Bomb

Synopsis: A still closeted young woman brings her girlfriend home for Thanksgiving, only to have her coming out efforts thwarted by the unexpected arrival of her male roommate.

Will I watch? = No


Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

Synopsis: The second installment of the "Fantastic Beasts" series set in J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World featuring the adventures of magizoologist Newt Scamander.

Will I watch? = Maybe

Instant Family

Synopsis: A couple find themselves in over their heads when they adopt three children.

Will I watch? = No

Widows

Synopsis: Set in contemporary Chicago, amidst a time of turmoil, four women with nothing in common except a debt left behind by their dead husbands' criminal activities, take fate into their own hands, and conspire to forge a future on their own terms.

Will I watch? = Maybe

The Last Race

Synopsis: THE LAST RACE is the portrait of a small-town stock car racetrack and the tribe of blue-collar drivers that call it home, struggling to hold onto an American racing tradition as the world around them is transformed by globalization and commercialization.

Will I watch? = No

At Eternity's Gate

Synopsis: A look at the life of painter Vincent van Gogh during the time he lived in Arles and Auvers-sur-Oise, France.

Will I watch? = No

The World Before Your Feet

Synopsis: For over six years, and for reasons he can't explain, Matt Green, 37, has been walking every block of every street in New York City - a journey of more than 8,000 miles. THE WORLD BEFORE YOUR FEET tells the story of one man's unusual personal quest and the unexpected journey of discovery, humanity, and wonder that ensues.

Will I watch? = No


Ralph Breaks the Internet

Synopsis: Six years after the events of "Wreck-It Ralph", Ralph and Vanellope, now friends, discover a wi-fi router in their arcade, leading them into a new adventure.

Will I watch? = Yes

Creed II

Synopsis: Under the tutelage of Rocky Balboa, newly crowned light heavyweight champion Adonis Creed faces off against Viktor Drago, the son of Ivan Drago.

Will I watch? = Yes

Robin Hood

Synopsis: A war-hardened Crusader and his Moorish commander mount an audacious revolt against the corrupt English crown in a thrilling action-adventure packed with gritty battlefield exploits, mind-blowing fight choreography, and a timeless romance.

Will I watch? = Yes

Green Book

Synopsis: A working-class Italian-American bouncer becomes the driver of an African-American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South.

Will I watch? = No

The Favourite

Synopsis: In early 18th century England, a frail Queen Anne (Colman) occupies the throne and her close friend Lady Sarah (Weisz) governs the country in her stead. When a new servant Abigail (Stone) arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah.

Will I watch? = No

Shoplifters

Synopsis: A family of small-time crooks take in a child they find on the street.

Will I watch? = Maybe

Becoming Astrid

Synopsis: Biopic of Swedish writer Astrid Lindgren, the author of numerous children's books and creator of Pippi Longstocking.

Will I watch? = No


If Beale Street Could Talk

Synopsis: A woman in Harlem desperately scrambles to prove her fiancé innocent of a crime while carrying their first child.

Will I watch? = No

Anna and the Apocalypse

Synopsis: A zombie apocalypse threatens the sleepy town of Little Haven - at Christmas - forcing Anna and her friends to fight, slash and sing their way to survival, facing the undead in a desperate race to reach their loved ones. But they soon discover that no one is safe in this new world, and with civilization falling apart around them, the only people they can truly rely on are each other.

Will I watch? = No

The Possession of Hannah Grace

Synopsis: When a cop who is just out of rehab takes the graveyard shift in a city hospital morgue, she faces a series of bizarre, violent events caused by an evil entity in one of the corpses.

Will I watch? = No


Which films make the cut?

6. Shoplifters — I was going to give this spot to Bohemian Rhapsody, but then I checked out the trailer for Shoplifters. Something about that caught me. I'm not sure what, especially since I usually don't bother with foreign language films, but I honestly may go out of my way to watch this.

5. Widows — My original thoughts after seeing this trailer at the movies was "bad ass" and even though I don't think it'll be something that will win any Oscars, I could see it being one of those films where people are surprised at how good it is and a few actors having some buzz about nominations, even if they don't get them.

4. Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald — This is a case where I've seen so many other films in the franchise and I enjoyed most of them, so I'm just going to continue watching them until it really annoys me. Fantastic Beasts wasn't anything special to me, so I'm not holding out hope for this to be great. But what the hell, right? Magic's never been my thing but Harry Potter was solid.

3. Ralph Breaks the Internet — I really enjoyed most of Wreck-It Ralph. This doesn't look anywhere near as good, but the trailers could just be doing it a disservice. Can't judge it until I see it, so there's no reason for me not to give it a shot.

2. Robin Hood — I'm probably going to regret this, but I legitimately want to see this movie. I don't even really know why. I can't put my finger on what it is that makes this different from every other adaptation of this and King Arthur and all the other similar things. Maybe it's just Taron Egerton. That guy's so good and I really want his stardom to just blow up.

1. Creed II — As a whole, I enjoy the Rocky series more than each individual film. By that, I mean I can't really ever feel the need to want to put on Rocky III or something, but the overall arc of this franchise is amazing if it were condensed into one movie, so to speak. Creed II capitalizing on bringing Drago back is just the right type of fan service. Give it to me.