Love, Simon is a coming-out-of-age drama about a 17-year-old who has two major issues to resolve. Simon’s journey is not only hilarious, but terrifying, and little does he know his life will change forever. Its rated PG-13, runs about an hour-and-a-half, and it’s getting rave reviews. Enjoy being a teen again, or find out what it’s like to be a teen now, at the Alamo Drafthouse or either Cinemark.
Looking ahead, Dwight Yoakum comes the the Municipal Auditorium next Friday. There are still a few tickets available and the show is sure to sell out. It’s the tour for his latest album, Swimmin’ Pools, Movie Stars… where he pulls out some of his classics for a new twist. You might even hear his rendition of Purple Rain. Get those tickets now through Select-A-Seat.
The Lara Croft franchise reboots with this weekend’s Tomb Raider. Oscar-winner Alicia Vikander now stars as the heiress, who is, in this episode, trying to find her father. He disappeared, and his last known location was a fabled tomb on a mythical island somewhere off the coast of Japan. The PG-13 action-packed adventure will keep your heart pounding for about an hour-and-a-half. Rediscover the relic at the Alamo Drafthouse and everywhere else.
That’s a look at what’s happening in the Hub City, with Joe Sherwood‘s Entertainment Thursday.
