The Division might be the next Ubisoft property to get a film, and Jake Gyllenhall might already be cast

Juxtaposing a sequel that adds nothing of value with a different sequel that somehow surpasses the original, here’s what’s opening on cinema this week.

Juxtaposing a sequel that adds nothing of value with a different sequel that somehow surpasses the original, here’s what’s opening on cinema this week. Last Updated: April 22, 2016

The second trailer for the upcoming Jean-Marc Vallée-directed comedy-drama Demolition (you can catch the first one here) shows Jake Gyllenhaal getting some much needed release in his life. For those of you that missed it the first time around, or need a refresher, the official plot synopsis is as follows: Davis (Jake Gyllenhaal), a successful investment banker, struggles after losing his wife …

Southpaw is a boxing drama that could go Toe-To-Toe with the best of them, probably landing even more jabs than most. There have been plenty of famous boxing movies made over the years, none more popular than Rocky, and they mostly follow the same recipe. The hero goes on a journey to greatness, then falls from greatness, ensues a strenuous …

I’m an adventurous, outdoorsy guy, often in possession of more grit than grey matter, which is why during the sweeping opening 15 minutes or so of Everest, director Baltasar Kormakur’s retelling of the real life events surrounding a calamitous 1996 expedition to summit the titular mountain, I thought to myself that one day if I should have the financial independence, …

Demolition is an upcoming comedy-drama from director Jean-Marc Vallée (the rather excellent Dallas Buyers Club) that stars Jake Gyllenhaal as a widower trying to find meaning in his life. Actually I lie, he’s not looking for meaning, he’s trying to find anything in his life. The official plot synopsis is as follows: Davis (Jake Gyllenhaal), a successful investment banker, struggles after …

Boxing movies use a well-honed formula. I suppose we can credit Raging Bull for establishing much of that, but a great deal should also go to Rocky. Nearly every other film about pugilism (even the more recent run of MMA-themed releases) worked that blueprint to the bone. Last Updated: September 3, 2015