Cedars, September 2018

September 2018 10 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT by Nathan Robertson T his summer provided many strong movie options. We saw the return (albeit 12 years too late) of the adored superhero family in “Incredibles 2.” Action movies were strong with the latest movies in the Mission Impossible, Marvel, and Jurassic World series. This summer also had a surprisingly healthy showing of documentaries, two of which are featured in this list. So without further ado, these are my top five movies of summer 2018. No movies with an “R” rating are included in this list. Top 5 Movies of Summer 2018 Photo from IMP Awards 5. Three Identical Strangers (PG-13) Imagine going to college to begin your freshman year. You arrive on campus and people begin waving to you, asking about your sum- mer as if they already know you. Through a series of events, you come to find out that those people were mistaking you for someone else, someone who looked a lot like you. Imagine then that you find out you have two identical brothers that you never knew about. “Three Identical Strangers” tells the true story of identical triplets, Robert, Eddy, and David, who were separated at birth but reunited after almost 20 years. All of this information is covered in the first five minutes of the movie. The real plot kicks in when they discover why they were separated. This documentary is not only a fascinating look at an almost unbelievable story, but it also serves as a compelling prompt to consider what it is that makes us who we are. Where do morals come into play when attempting to understand the strange ways that humans function and develop? How much influence does family have in dictating the person a child will become? Does anyone have a right to tamper with a human life? All of these questions are explored in this riveting story of three brothers searching for answers. Currently in theaters / Available online Oct. 2 4. Ant-Man and the Wasp (PG-13) Every kid who said, “I want to see Ant-Man!” when it came out was met with a fairly unanimous response from parents: “What the heck is Ant-Man?” While Ant-Man is an incredibly important character in Marvel Comics history, not many people would jump to say they were on “Team Ant-Man.” Earlier this year, “Thor: Ragnarok” set a precedent for the kind of high spectacle humor and action Marvel is moving toward, and “Ant-Man and the Wasp” continues on that same track. Somehow, Marvel manages to succeed with every film, no matter how offbeat or obscure the heroes are. “Ant-Man and the Wasp” is no exception. Now that some familiarity has been built in the previous “Ant-Man” movie, Paul Rudd returns as the quick-witted thief-turned-hero, thanks to the brilliant mind of Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglass) who created a suit with the ability to shrink to microscopic size. Pym’s daughter, Hope, (Evangeline Lily) has now joined the list of heroes with a suit of her own. The chemistry between Rudd and Lily is a joy to watch, and with an already established character, “Ant-Man and the Wasp” doesn’t get weighed down trying to explain an origin story. Currently in theaters / Available on Netflix and online soon