Manny Reviews “The Strangers – Chapter 2,” “Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie,” “Eleanor the Great,” “One Battle After Another"

It’s a big weekend at the movies.  We have four new films including:

“The Strangers – Chapter 2”

Official Synopsis:  The Strangers are back -- more brutal and relentless than ever. When they learn that one of their victims, Maya (Madelaine Petsch), is still alive, they return to finish what they've started. With nowhere to run and no one to trust, Maya must survive another horrific chapter of terror as The Strangers -- driven by a senseless, unceasing purpose -- pursue her, more than willing to kill anyone who stands in their way.

Click here to see my chat with Madelaine Petsch about this chapter. 

“Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie”

Official Synopsis:  In the new film, Gabby (Laila Lockhart Kraner, reprising her role from the series) heads out on a road trip with her Grandma Gigi (four-time Grammy Award winner Gloria Estefan) to the urban wonderland of Cat Francisco. But when Gabby's dollhouse, her most prized possession, ends up in the hands of an eccentric cat lady named Vera (Oscar® nominee Kristen Wiig), Gabby sets off on an adventure through the real world to get the Gabby Cats back together and save the dollhouse before it's too late.

Click here to see my chat with Laila Lockhart Kraner.

“Eleanor the Great”

Official Synopsis:  After seventy years with best friend, Eleanor moves to New York City for a fresh start. Making new friends at ninety proves difficult. Longing for connection, she befriends a 19-year-old student.   

Click here to see my chat with director Scarlett Johansson, June Squibb, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Erin Kellyman. 

“One Battle After Another”

Official Synopsis:  Bob is a washed-up revolutionary who lives in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited and self-reliant daughter, Willa. When his evil nemesis resurfaces and Willa goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her as both father and daughter battle the consequences of their pasts.  Paul Thomas Anderson directs a stellar cast that includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, Chase Infiniti, and Teyana Taylor.