MOVIES
Thursday, June 10, 2021 • The BuLLeTIn
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Get hyped for upcoming summer movies
A scene from the upcoming “In the Heights.” Warner Bros.
BY MAKENZIE WHITTLE • The Bulletin
L
ooks like movie releases are finally back on track, and what better
way to spend those hot summer days than hanging out in a dark and
well-air-conditioned movie theater? Summer and movies have gone
hand in hand since 1975 when the release of “Jaws” ushered in the idea of the
blockbuster and with it the herds of audience members clamoring to get out of
the heat. Here are a few upcoming films to check out this summer.
“A Quiet Place Part II” (May 28) — This
one is already out and one that should be
enjoyed on a big screen. The follow-up to
the 2018 smash adds more depth and drama
to the action-horror story that immerses
the audience in the world of the film so well
you’ll be afraid to make a sound too.
“In The Heights” (June 11) — If you’re a
fan of Broadway or movie musicals in gen-
eral, this adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miran-
da’s hit of the same name is for you. The
film weaves the lives of the tight-knit Puerto
Rican community of Washington Heights,
New York with the dreams of one bodega
owner as he sings and imagines a better life.
The first eight minutes are online now and
the film will also be available to stream on
HBO Max for one month.
“The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard” (June
16) — The 2017 action-comedy “The Hit-
man’s Bodyguard” didn’t do much in terms
of breaking the mold but it was exactly the
kind of fun, popcorn-munching movie
made for the summer box office. This sec-
ond installment looks to be about the same
caliber of a fun night out but this time giv-
ing Salma Hayek, the wife to hitman Samuel
L. Jackson, a bigger role. The cast alone is
worth the price of admission.
“F9” (June 25) — It’s another “Fast and
Furious” movie, this time with more family
drama mixed into the high octane, fast car
genre that the franchise has shined in. Don’t
expect a great script or great acting, just a
fun time.
“Summer of Soul” (July 2) — Ahmir
“Questlove” Thompson adds another line
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