These films are due for release in Mazatlán this month, but are subject to change. Check your local listings or video store for exact times and dates.

Angels and Demons

(Angeles y Demonios)

Rated: PG (Some Violence and Disturbing Material)
Genre: Thriller/Drama
Cast: Tom Hanks Ewan McGregor Stellan Skarsgård Ayelet Zurer Pierfrancesco Favino

As the prequel to “The Da Vinci Code,” we’re once again catapulted into the world of religion, secrecy and murder, with Tom Hanks returning as Robert Langdon in Ron Howard’s new film. The world’s most powerful secret society, The Illuminati, are at it again and the battle against the Catholic Church continues.

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Rated: PG
Genre: Animation/Action/Adventure/Comedy
Cast: Christopher Plummer, Edward Asner, Jordan Nagai

An elderly balloon man fulfills his promise to live a life of adventure: After tying thousands of balloons to his house, he, his home and a young wilderness explorer stowaway are bound on a South American journey of discovery. This action/adventure comes together with out-of-this-world animation and a fabulous story. Fun for all ages.

The Last House on the Left (La Venganza de la Casa del Lago)

Rated: R (Disturbing Violence, Nudity and Language) Genre: Horror/Thriller Cast: Monica Potter, Tony Goldwyn, Spencer Treat, Clark Garret Dillahunt, Michael Bowen, Joshua Cox, Riki Lindhome, Sara Paxton

You want heart-racing, hands-over-the-eyes suspense? Look no further! This remake, originally directed by Wes Craven in 1972, is as traumatic as the first. When two young girls fall prey to an escaped prisoner on the run with his crew, we bear witness to the gory, shocking and sometimes sickening aftermath. One of few remakes that gets the thumbs up. Not a family-friendly film!!

State of Play (Los Secretos del Poder)

Rated: PG (Some Violence and Language)
Genre: Thriller/Drama
Cast: Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck, Helen Mirren, Jason Bateman, Rachel McAdams.

Journalist Cal McAffrey (Crowe) and his team at the Washington Post work together to get behind the truth of his old college roommate's political scandal. Congressman Stephen Collins’ (Affleck) mistress dies in what seems like a suicide, but the team soon uncover that her death goes much deeper. Politics, murder and espionage make this flick a classic thriller, with all the twists and turns of a great ‘50s spy film.

Night at the Museum 2

(Una Noche en el Museo 2)

Rated: PG (Brief Violence)
Genre: Action/Comedy
Cast: Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Amy Adams, Jonah Hill, Bill Hader, Robin Williams, Hank Azaria, Eugene Levy

The quirky crew from “Night at the Museum” are back, this time funnier and more adventurous than before! Think comedy, and the names that come to mind are in this film. Special effects, heroic stunts and a predictable but fun plot, make this sequel a success.

Terminator Salvation : The Future Begins (Terminator La Salvacion)

Rated: PG (Sci-Fi Violence, Action, Language)
Genre: Action/Sci-Fi
Cast: Christian Bale, Sam Worthington, Anton Yelchin, Moon Bloodgood, Helen Bonham- Carter, Common

We all remember the Terminator series so far. How can we ever forget “I'll be back!” Well, they’re back, only this time, we have some new faces. Christian Bale portrays an older John Connor in the year 2018. The appearance of Marcus Wright alters John’s vision of the future and he must battle to figure out if Marcus is from the future or the past. Awesome special FX and non-stop action guaranteed!

Born in Concepcion, Chile and raised in Melbourne, Australia, Pamela Hormazabal Aroca has called Mazatlán her home for more than three years. Her love of cinema has grown into an obsession of trying to keep up with new films while squeezing in all the classics. Join her as she reviews the good, the bad and the ugly. Comments, feedback? Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it