guardians-galaxyThe only movie opening nationwide this weekend is Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 directed by James Gunn and starring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Michael Rooker, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Elizabeth Debicki and Kurt Russell. The film’s original score is composed by Tyler Bates (300Watchmen). Hollywood Records has released two soundtrack albums, including the Awesome Mix Vol. 2 featuring the songs from the movie, as well as score album featuring Bates’ music. Also visit Film Music Magazine for a recent audio interview with the composer about his work on the project.

3-generationsOpening in limited release  is the comedy drama 3 Generations co-written and directed by Gaby Dellal and starring Elle Fanning, Naomi Watts, Susan Sarandon, Sam Trammell, Linda Emond and Tate Donovan. West Dylan Thordson (SplitFoxcatcher) has composed the film’s original score. Michael Brook composed the original version of the film (entitled About Ray), which premiered at the 2015 Toronto Film Festival. Lakeshore Records has released the original song Fit written for the film and performed by KT Tunstall. Check out our our previous article for more information.

the-loversAlso opening in limited release is the indie comedy The Lovers written and directed by Azazel Jacobs and starring Debra Winger, Tracy Letts, Aidan Gillen, Melora Walters, Tyler Ross and Jessica Sula. The film’s original music is composed by Mandy Hoffman (TerriI Love Dick). Milan Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and also visit Film Music Magazine for an interview with Hoffman about her score for the film.

the-dinnerOpening in around 500 theaters is the thriller The Dinner written and directed by Oren Moverman and starring Richard Gere, Laura Linney, Steve Coogan, Rebecca Hall and Chloë Sevigny. No lead composer is credited on the film. Eli Brueggeman provided additional music to the project and Rachel Fox served as the film’s music supervisor. The Dinner centers on a fierce showdown between two couples during the course of an ornately prepared meal at a fancy restaurant. The drama premiered at this year’s Berlin Film Festival and is being released by The Orchard. Visit the official movie website to learn more about the film.

chuckAlso opening in select theaters is the boxing drama Chuck directed by Philippe Falardeau and starring Liev Schreiber, Elisabeth Moss, Ron Perlman, Naomi Watts, Jim Gaffigan, Michael Rapaport and Pooch Hall. The film’s original music is composed by Corey Allen Jackson (I Spit on Your GraveThe Exorcism of Molly Hartley). No soundtrack album has been announced. The movie tells the true story of former New Jersey heavyweight boxer and womanizer Chuck Wepner who boxed 15 rounds with Muhammad Ali and inspired Sylvester Stallone to write Rocky. The drama premiered at last year’s Toronto Film Festival (under the title The Bleeder) and is being released in the U.S. by IFC Films. Visit the official movie website for more information.

take-meAlso opening in select cities is the indie comedy Take Me directed by Pat Healy who also stars in the movie with Taylor Schilling and executive produced by the Duplass brothers. Heather McIntosh (ComplianceZ for Zachariah) has composed the film’s original music. Take Me follows a man who jumps at the chance to enter the “boutique simulated abduction business” when a mysterious caller contracts him for a weekend kidnapping with a handsome payday. The comedy premiered last month at the Tribeca Film Festival and is being released in theaters and on VOD by The Orchard.

lady-bloodfightAlso opening in select U.S. theaters is the action movie Lady Bloodfight directed by Chris Nahon and starring Amy Johnston, Jenny Wu, Kathy Wu and Jet Tranter. The film’s original music is composed by Mark Kilian (TsotsiEye in the SkyPitch PerfectRenditionTraitor). Lakeshore Records has released a soundtrack album featuring the composer’s score last year. Check out our soundtrack announcement for the full album details and to learn more about the film, which is being released by Vertical Entertainment.

black-site-deltaAnother limited release this weekend is the action thriller Black Site Delta directed by Jesse Gustafson and starring Cam Gigandet, Teri Reeves, Benjamin Charles Watson, Dion Mucciacito, Casey Hendershot, John Brodsky, Michael Dale and Arash Mokhtar. Alexander Bornstein (Paradox, The Last HeistInvisible) has composed the film’s original score. No word on a soundtrack release. Check out our scoring assignment announcement to learn more about the movie, which is being released in theaters and on VOD by XLrator Media.

another-evilAlso opening in limited release is the horror comedy Another Evil written and directed by Carson Mell and starring Steve Zissis, Mark Proksch, Dan Bakkedahl, Jennifer Irwin, Steve Little and Dax Flame. The film’s original music is composed by White Dove. A soundtrack album featuring the film’s score was released last month. Check out our previous news article for the full album details and for more information about the Dark Sky Films release.