Movie Guide: What's playing in Aiken for the weekend of Aug. 29
Aug. 30—"Blink Twice"
When tech billionaire Slater King meets cocktail waitress Frida at his fundraising gala, he invites her to join him and his friends on a dream vacation on his private island. As strange things start to happen, Frida questions her reality. With Naomi Ackie, Channing Tatum and Alia Shaqkat. Written by Zo? Kravits and E.T. Feigenbaum. Directed by Zo? Kravitz. (1:42) R
"The Crow" (2024)
In this modern re-imgagining of the 1994 cult classic, "The Crow," soulmates Eric and Shelly are brutally murdered. Given a chance to save her, Eric must sacrifice himself and traverse the worlds of the living and the dead, seeking revenge. With Bill Skarsg?rd, FKA twigs and Danny Huston. Written by James O'Barr, Zach Baylin and William Josef Schneider. Directed by Rupert Sanders. (1:51) R
"Alien: Romulus"
While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe. With Cailee Spaeny, David Johnson and Archie Renaux. Written by Fred Alvarez, Rodo Sayagues and Dan O'Bannon. Directed by Fred Alvarez. (1:59) R
"It Ends With Us"
Lily overcomes a traumatic childhood to embark on a new life. A chance meeting with a neurosurgeon sparks a connection but Lily begins to see sides of him that remind her of her parents' relationship. Based on the novel by Colleen Hoover. With Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni and Jenny Slate. Written by Christy Hall and Colleen Hoover. Directed by Justin Baldoni. (2:10) PG-13
"Deadpool & Wolverine"
Wolverine is recovering from his injuries when he crosses paths with the loudmouth Deadpool. They team up to defeat a common enemy. With Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman and Emma Corrin. Written by Shawn Levy, Rhett Reese and Ryan Reynolds. Directed by Shawn Levy. (2:07) R
"Twisters"
A retired tornado-chaser and meteorologist is persuaded to return to Oklahoma to work with a new team and new technologies. With Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell and Anthony Ramos. Written by Mark L. Smith, Joseph Kosinski and Michael Crichton. Directed by Lee Isaac Chung. (1:57) PG-13
"Despicable Me 4"
Gru, Lucy, Margo, Edith and Agnes welcome a new member to the family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his girlfriend Valentina, and the family is forced to go on the run. With Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig and Joey King. Written by Ken Daurio and Mike White. Directed by Chris Renaud and Patrick Delage. (1:35) PG
"Inside Out 2"
Riley, in her teenage years, encounters new emotions. With Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith and Lewis Black. Written by Dave Holstein and Meg LeFauve. Directed by Kelsey Mann. (1:36) PG
"Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes"
Many years after the reign of Caesar, a young ape goes on a journey that will lead him to question everything he's been taught about the past and make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike. With Freya Allan, Kevin Durand and Dichen Lachman. Written by Josh Friedman, Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver. Directed by Wes Ball. (2:25) PG-13
"Bad Boys Ride or Die"
When their former captain is implicated in corruption, two Miami police officers have to work to clear his name. With Will Smith, Martin Lawrence and Vaness Hudgens. Written by Chris Bremner, Will Beall and George Gallo. Directed by Adil El Arbi and Bill Fallah. (1:55) R
"Top Gun: Maverick"
After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy's top aviators, Pete Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. With Tom Cruise, Jennifer Connelly and Miles Teller. Directed by Joseph Kosinski. Written by Jim Cash, Jack Epps Jr. and Peter Craig. (2:11) PG-13
"Grease" (1978)
Good girl Sandy Olsson and greaser Danny Zuko fell in love over the summer. When they unexpectedly discover they're now in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance? With John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John and Stockard Channing. Written by Jim Jacobs, Warren Case and Bronte Woodard. Directed by Randal Keiser. (1:50) PG
"Life" (1999)
In 1932, two strangers are wrongfully convicted and develop a strong friendship in prison that lasts them through the 20th century. With Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence, Bernie Mac and Obba Babatundé. Written by Robert Ramsey and Matthew Stone. Directed by Ted Demme. (1:48) R
The Big Mo will be holding its 25th anniversary Labor Day Weekend Triple Feature Extravaganza this weekend.