September Movie Preview

Denzel, Idris and Taraji usher in these cool fall films.

The Equalizer: September 26 - Denzel Washington brings the ultimate in butt-kicking cool as the star of this super-charged big screen reboot of the 1980s TV series. Directed by Antoine Fuqua (Training Day), Washington stars as McCall, a former black ops commado who's enjoying the quiet, retired life. But that all changes when he meets a girl under the control of Russian gangsters and his final mission becomes to save her life.  (Photo: Columbia Pictures)

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The Equalizer: September 26 - Denzel Washington brings the ultimate in butt-kicking cool as the star of this super-charged big screen reboot of the 1980s TV series. Directed by Antoine Fuqua (Training Day), Washington stars as McCall, a former black ops commado who's enjoying the quiet, retired life. But that all changes when he meets a girl under the control of Russian gangsters and his final mission becomes to save her life.  (Photo: Columbia Pictures)

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At the Devil's Door: September 12 - Horror meets the housing market in At the Devil's Door. An ambitious real estate agent gets spooked after she's asked to sell a house with an eerie past. Then she mixes it up with the runaway daughter of the couple selling the property and a supernatural force who tags along for the ride. Moviegoers may never look at home ownership the same again. (Photo: Candlewood Entertainment)

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At the Devil's Door: September 12 - Horror meets the housing market in At the Devil's Door. An ambitious real estate agent gets spooked after she's asked to sell a house with an eerie past. Then she mixes it up with the runaway daughter of the couple selling the property and a supernatural force who tags along for the ride. Moviegoers may never look at home ownership the same again. (Photo: Candlewood Entertainment)

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A Dolphin's Tale 2: September 12 - Morgan Freeman reprises his role as the scientist who works his magic on both mammals and man in this charming and heartwarming sequel to the 2011 original film. In this next chapter of the true adventures of Winter the dolphin, a second baby dolphin named Hope is also rescued. This is a feel-good film for children of all ages. (Photo: Alcon Entertainment)

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A Dolphin's Tale 2: September 12 - Morgan Freeman reprises his role as the scientist who works his magic on both mammals and man in this charming and heartwarming sequel to the 2011 original film. In this next chapter of the true adventures of Winter the dolphin, a second baby dolphin named Hope is also rescued. This is a feel-good film for children of all ages. (Photo: Alcon Entertainment)

Looking Good, Being Bad - The summer thriller No Good Deed was a face-off between the handsome and malicious Idris Elba and the distressed yet savvy damsel Taraji P. Henson. It delivered thrills as promised and on opening weekend knocked Guardians of the Galaxy out of the No. 1 spot! (Photo: Screen Gems)

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No Good Deed: September 12 - Are moviegoing audiences ready to see suave action hero, heartthrob and leading man Idris Elba play a crazed sociopath and kidnapper? Only time will tell. Taraji P. Henson portrays the terrorized wife and mom who must fight to survive his wrath. Bottom line: Elba's adoring female fan base can at least count on a number of scenes in which Elba takes his shirt off. (Photo: Screen Gems)

Take Me to the River: September 19 - Terrence Howard serves as emcee of this remarkable documentary, which chronicles the intergenerational and interracial musical influences of Memphis through discrimination and segregation. Rap artists including Snoop Dogg, Frayser Boy, Al Kapone and Yo Gotti are just a few of the artists paired with legendary Memphis soul and R&B acts like Mavis Staples and Bobby "Blue" Bland to illustrate the funky rhythmic connections. (Photo: EGBA Entertainment)

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Take Me to the River: September 19 - Terrence Howard serves as emcee of this remarkable documentary, which chronicles the intergenerational and interracial musical influences of Memphis through discrimination and segregation. Rap artists including Snoop Dogg, Frayser Boy, Al Kapone and Yo Gotti are just a few of the artists paired with legendary Memphis soul and R&B acts like Mavis Staples and Bobby "Blue" Bland to illustrate the funky rhythmic connections. (Photo: EGBA Entertainment)

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Fort Bliss: September 19 - Gbenga Aiknnagbe stars in this war drama that examines the lingering effects that battles have on families. In the movie, a single mom and army medic returns home to discover the bond she had with her young son is broken. She must grapple with repairing the relationship under the nagging threat of redeployment. (Photo: National Picture Show)

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Fort Bliss: September 19 - Gbenga Aiknnagbe stars in this war drama that examines the lingering effects that battles have on families. In the movie, a single mom and army medic returns home to discover the bond she had with her young son is broken. She must grapple with repairing the relationship under the nagging threat of redeployment. (Photo: National Picture Show)

This Is Where I Leave You: September 19 - Jason Bateman, Tina Fey and Jane Fonda head up an all-star cast about a family looking to reconnect after the death of their patriarch. His survivors vow to spend a week together to rediscover one another. (Photo: Warner Bros.)

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This Is Where I Leave You: September 19 - Jason Bateman, Tina Fey and Jane Fonda head up an all-star cast about a family looking to reconnect after the death of their patriarch. His survivors vow to spend a week together to rediscover one another. (Photo: Warner Bros.)

Keep on Keepin' On: September 19 - An inspiring film documenting the life of 93-year old jazz legend Clark Terry, Keep on Keepin' On was shot over the course of five years. Terry was mentor to Miles Davis, one of the few musicians to play in both Count Basie and Duke Ellington's bands and was the first African-American staff musician on The Tonight Show. This documentary, featuring interviews with Quincy Jones and Herbie Hancock, is a must-see history lesson. (Photo: Shadow Catcher Entertainment)

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Keep on Keepin' On: September 19 - An inspiring film documenting the life of 93-year old jazz legend Clark Terry, Keep on Keepin' On was shot over the course of five years. Terry was mentor to Miles Davis, one of the few musicians to play in both Count Basie and Duke Ellington's bands and was the first African-American staff musician on The Tonight Show. This documentary, featuring interviews with Quincy Jones and Herbie Hancock, is a must-see history lesson. (Photo: Shadow Catcher Entertainment)

Jimi: All Is by My Side: September 26 - Andre Benjamin (née Outkast's Andre 3000) pulls off an impressive star turn as rock god Jimi Hendrix. Written and directed by Oscar-winning screenwriter John Ridley (12 Years a Slave), the film focuses specifically on Hendrix's pre-fame years in Europe, at a time while the rocker underwent his final transformative phase as a musician and man. (Photo: Darko Entertainment)

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Jimi: All Is by My Side: September 26 - Andre Benjamin (née Outkast's Andre 3000) pulls off an impressive star turn as rock god Jimi Hendrix. Written and directed by Oscar-winning screenwriter John Ridley (12 Years a Slave), the film focuses specifically on Hendrix's pre-fame years in Europe, at a time while the rocker underwent his final transformative phase as a musician and man. (Photo: Darko Entertainment)

The Boxtrolls: September 26 - Comedian Tracy Morgan lends his voice to this animated fantasy tale about a quirky community of creatures called Boxtrolls, who raise a orphaned human boy in their underground city. When the film's villain threatens to get rid of the Boxtrolls, the boy heads above ground to save the day. (Photo: Bluegrass Films)

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The Boxtrolls: September 26 - Comedian Tracy Morgan lends his voice to this animated fantasy tale about a quirky community of creatures called Boxtrolls, who raise a orphaned human boy in their underground city. When the film's villain threatens to get rid of the Boxtrolls, the boy heads above ground to save the day. (Photo: Bluegrass Films)