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Welcome to another edition of 6 Flicks Picks, wherein I list all of the upcoming films that are scheduled to be released in the United States for the month which is about to begin and break down which ones I'll be watching in theaters, which ones I'll wait to rent at home, and which ones I'll be skipping out on entirely. After going through the list, I'll choose which six films stand out to me as the ones I want to see the most, even if there are more or less than six that interest me.

Note: The list below is based primarily off the expanded nationwide USA release dates on IMDB as well as some other random outlets if possible, so some information may be different. If I am missing some of the limited releases or the dates conflict in some fashion, please let me know in the comments below and any adjustments and corrections will be made!

Without further ado, another new month means another new set of films, so what's coming soon to theaters in November 2017?



Thor: Ragnarok

Synopsis: Imprisoned, the mighty Thor finds himself in a lethal gladiatorial contest against the Hulk, his former ally. Thor must fight for survival and race against time to prevent the all-powerful Hela from destroying his home and the Asgardian civilization.

Will I watch? = Yes

A Bad Moms Christmas

Synopsis: A Bad Moms Christmas follows our three under-appreciated and over- burdened women as they rebel against the challenges and expectations of the Super Bowl for moms: Christmas.

Will I watch? = No

Roman J. Israel, Esq.

Synopsis: Denzel Washington stars as Roman Israel, a driven, idealistic defense attorney who, through a tumultuous series of events, finds himself in a crisis that leads to extreme action.

Will I watch? = No

Last Flag Flying

Synopsis: Thirty years after they served together in Vietnam, a former Navy Corpsman Larry "Doc" Shepherd re-unites with his old buddies, former Marines Sal Nealon and Reverend Richard Mueller, to bury his son, a young Marine killed in the Iraq War.

Will I watch? = No

Lady Bird

Synopsis: The adventures of a young woman living in Northern California for a year.

Will I watch? = No

Ittefaq

Synopsis: A police officer is investigating a double murder case that has only two witnesses who are also the prime suspects. The suspects - Vikram, an acclaimed writer, and Maya, a young homemaker, have different narratives about the events of that fateful night.

Will I watch? = No

Blade of the Immortal

Synopsis: Manji, a highly skilled samurai, becomes cursed with immortality after a legendary battle. Haunted by the brutal murder of his sister, Manji knows that only fighting evil will regain his soul. He promises to help a young girl named Rin avenge her parents, who were killed by a group of master swordsmen led by ruthless warrior Anotsu. The mission will change Manji in ways he could never imagine - the 100th film by master director Takashi Miike.

Will I watch? = No

My Friend Dahmer

Synopsis: Before Jeffrey Dahmer became a notorious serial killer, he was a shy, alcoholic teen who never quite fit in. Based on the acclaimed graphic novel by Derf Backderf, this is the true, haunting story of Jeffrey Dahmer in high school.

Will I watch? = Maybe

LBJ

Synopsis: The story of U.S. President Lyndon Baines Johnson from his young days in West Texas to the White House.

Will I watch? = No


Murder on the Orient Express

Synopsis: A lavish train ride unfolds into a stylish & suspenseful mystery. From the novel by Agatha Christie, Murder on the Orient Express tells of thirteen stranded strangers & one man's race to solve the puzzle before the murderer strikes again.

Will I watch? = Maybe

Daddy's Home 2

Synopsis: Brad and Dusty must deal with their intrusive fathers during the holidays.

Will I watch? = No

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

Synopsis: In this darkly comic drama, a mother personally challenges the local authorities to solve her daughter's murder, when they fail to catch the culprit.

Will I watch? = Maybe

Thelma

Synopsis: A woman begins to fall in love, only to discover that she has fantastic powers.

Will I watch? = Maybe


Justice League

Synopsis: Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy.

Will I watch? = Yes

Wonder

Synopsis: Based on the New York Times bestseller, WONDER tells the incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences who enters fifth grade, attending a mainstream elementary school for the first time.

Will I watch? = No

The Star

Synopsis: A small but brave donkey and his animal friends become the unsung heroes of the first Christmas.

Will I watch? = No

I Love You, Daddy

Synopsis: When a successful television writer's daughter becomes the interest of an aging filmmaker with an appalling past, he becomes worried on how to handle the situation.

Will I watch? = No


Coco

Synopsis: Aspiring musician Miguel teams up with charming trickster Hector on an extraordinary journey through the Land of the Dead.

Will I watch? = Maybe

Darkest Hour

Synopsis: During the early days of World War II, the fate of Western Europe hangs on the newly-appointed British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, who must decide whether to negotiate with Hitler, or fight on against incredible odds.

Will I watch? = No

Polaroid

Synopsis: High school loner Bird Fitcher has no idea what dark secrets are tied to the mysterious Polaroid vintage camera she stumbles upon, but it doesn't take long to discover that those who have their picture taken meet a tragic end.

Will I watch? = No

Call Me by Your Name

Synopsis: In 1983, the son of an American professor is enamored by the graduate student who comes to study and live with his family in their northern Italian home. Together, they share an unforgettable summer full of music, food, and romance that will forever change them.

Will I watch? = No

The Man Who Invented Christmas

Synopsis: The journey that led to Charles Dickens' creation of "A Christmas Carol," a timeless tale that would redefine the holiday.

Will I watch? = No

Chappaquiddick

Synopsis: Ted Kennedy's life and political career become derailed in the aftermath of a fatal car accident in 1969 that claims the life of a young campaign strategist, Mary Jo Kopechne.

Will I watch? = Maybe


Which films make the cut?

6. Coco — This looks more like a Dreamworks type film and not up to the regular Pixar quality, but because it's Pixar, it edges out the others that don't quite make the list, like Wonder and Three Billboards and Chappaquiddick.

5. My Friend Dahmer — I don't know too much about Dahmer, but this trailer kept my interest enough to make me curious about what he was like before what we regularly do know about him, so why not?

4. Thelma — Interesting song for the trailer, someone acquiring powers...okay, this could be a Movie Pass type deal for sure.

3. Murder on the Orient Express — Now we're in the films that I can actually see myself watching in theaters. I had read the book many, many years ago (we're talking like 15+...holy shit I feel old) and I enjoyed it at the time, so there's no reason why I shouldn't want to see a movie adaptation that has such a great cast like this.

2. Thor: Ragnarok — Bought my tickets weeks upon weeks ago. You shouldn't be shocked at all.

1. Justice League — Excuse me, it's fucking Batman. Of course this is #1. I still maintain that Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (at least the Ultimate Edition) is fucking awesome, so even though I have my doubts about this being as good as Marvel's The Avengers, it's still one of my most anticipated films of the entire year, behind The Last Jedi.