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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 2019?



Terminator: Dark Fate

Synopsis: Sarah Connor and a hybrid cyborg human must protect a young girl from a newly modified liquid Terminator from the future.

Will I watch? = Yes

The Irishman

Synopsis: A mob hitman recalls his possible involvement with the slaying of Jimmy Hoffa.

Will I watch? = Yes

Harriet

Synopsis: The extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America's greatest heroes, whose courage, ingenuity, and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history.

Will I watch? = No

Motherless Brooklyn

Synopsis: In 1950s New York, a lonely private detective afflicted with Tourette's Syndrome ventures to solve the murder of his mentor and only friend.

Will I watch? = No

Arctic Dogs

Synopsis: An Arctic fox works in the mailroom of a package delivery service, but wants to be doing the deliveries.

Will I watch? = No

Inside Game

Synopsis: In 2007, when NBA referee Tim Donaghy (Eric Mabius) got caught betting on games he worked, he said two men associated with the Gambino crime family - a bookie named Baba Battista (Will Sasso) and a drug dealer named Tommy Martino (Scott Wolf) - threatened to kill his family if he didn't give them gambling picks. That's what Donaghy told the FBI, that's what he told 60 Minutes, and that's what he testified in court. But that's not what really happened. That's not even close. INSIDE GAME is the untold true story of one of the biggest scandals in sports history.

Will I watch? = No

The Portal

Synopsis: It follows six people (and a robot) who transform their lives using stillness and mindfulness, providing inspiration as we embark on the next phase of evolution.

Will I watch? = No


Doctor Sleep

Synopsis: Years following the events of "The Shining," a now-adult Dan Torrance must protect a young girl with similar powers from a cult known as The True Knot, who prey on children with powers to remain immortal.

Will I watch? = Yes

Last Christmas

Synopsis: Kate is a young woman subscribed to bad decisions. Her last date with disaster? That of having accepted to work as Santa's elf for a department store. However, she meets Tom there. Her life takes a new turn. For Kate, it seems too good to be true.

Will I watch? = No

Midway

Synopsis: The story of the Battle of Midway, told by the leaders and the sailors who fought it.

Will I watch? = No

Honey Boy

Synopsis: A young actor's stormy childhood and early adult years as he struggles to reconcile with his father and deal with his mental health.

Will I watch? = No

The Kingmaker

Synopsis: Documentary centering on the controversial political career of Imelda Marcos, the former first lady of the Philippines whose behind-the-scenes influence of her husband Ferdinand's presidency rocketed her to the global political stage.

Will I watch? = No

Playing with Fire

Synopsis: A crew of rugged firefighters meet their match when attempting to rescue three rambunctious kids.

Will I watch? = No

Mr. Toilet: The World's #2 Man

Synopsis: Jack Sim, aka "Mr. Toilet," is a crusader for global sanitation. Born in the Singapore slums, Sim knows firsthand the agonies of not having a proper loo. Now he's dedicating his life to a crisis no one dares talk about.

Will I watch? = No

Better Days

Synopsis: A bullied teenage girl forms an unlikely friendship with a mysterious young man who protects her from her assailants, all while she copes with the pressures of her final examinations.

Will I watch? = No


Charlie's Angels

Synopsis: When a young systems engineer blows the whistle on a dangerous technology, Charlie's Angels are called into action, putting their lives on the line to protect us all.

Will I watch? = Maybe...probably not

Ford v Ferrari

Synopsis: American car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference, the laws of physics and their own personal demons to build a revolutionary race car for Ford and challenge Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966.

Will I watch? = Maybe...probably not

The Good Liar

Synopsis: Consummate con man Roy Courtnay has set his sights on his latest mark: the recently widowed Betty McLeish, worth millions. But this time, what should have been a simple swindle escalates into a cat-and-mouse game with the ultimate stakes.

Will I watch? = Maybe

Waves

Synopsis: Traces the journey of a suburban family - led by a well-intentioned but domineering father - as they navigate love, forgiveness, and coming together in the aftermath of a loss.

Will I watch? = No

Scandalous: The Untold Story of the National Enquirer

Synopsis: 'Scandalous' is the sensational true story of The National Enquirer, the infamous tabloid with a prescient grasp of its readers' darkest curiosities.

Will I watch? = No

The Warrior Queen of Jhansi

Synopsis: A tale of women's empowerment, The Warrior Queen of Jhansi tells the true story of Lakshmibai, the historic Queen of Jhansi who fiercely led her army against the British East India Company in the infamous mutiny of 1857.

Will I watch? = No

Mickey and the Bear

Synopsis: Faced with the responsibility to take care of her addict, veteran father, headstrong teen Mickey Peck keeps her household afloat.

Will I watch? = No


Frozen II

Synopsis: Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven leave Arendelle to travel to an ancient, autumn-bound forest of an enchanted land. They set out to find the origin of Elsa's powers in order to save their kingdom.

Will I watch? = Maybe

A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood

Synopsis: Based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod.

Will I watch? = Yes

21 Bridges

Synopsis: An embattled NYPD detective is thrust into a citywide manhunt for a pair of cop killers after uncovering a massive and unexpected conspiracy.

Will I watch? = Yes

Dark Waters

Synopsis: A corporate defense attorney takes on an environmental lawsuit against a chemical company that exposes a lengthy history of pollution.

Will I watch? = No

Citizen K

Synopsis: The strange case of Mikhail Khodorkovsky, once believed to be the wealthiest man in Russia, who rocketed to prosperity and prominence in the 1990s, served a decade in prison, and became an unlikely martyr for the anti-Putin movement.

Will I watch? = No

Hala

Synopsis: Muslim teenager Hala copes with the unraveling of her family as she comes into her own.

Will I watch? = No

Shooting the Mafia

Synopsis: Italian photographer Letizia Battaglia spends her career documenting the life and crimes of the Mafia.

Will I watch? = No


Knives Out

Synopsis: A detective investigates the death of a patriarch of an eccentric, combative family.

Will I watch? = Yes

Queen & Slim

Synopsis: A couple's first date takes an unexpected turn when a police officer pulls them over.

Will I watch? = No


Which films make the cut?

Honorable Mentions — Charlie's Angels is a Netflix at best. Ford v Ferrari doesn't make the cut because I'm not at all interested in racing or cars. Frozen II, I'm sure I'll see at some point, but not in theaters. The Good Liar, I'm waiting on reviews.

6. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood — I was never the biggest fan of Mr. Rogers, but this seems like something we could all use right now.

5. 21 Bridges — Something about this film, whether it's the Russos and/or Boseman just makes me think it's worth a watch.

4. Knives Out — Big cast. Could be fun.

3. Doctor Sleep — I'm not even a big Shining fan like with the MCU or something, but this has me very intrigued.

2. The Irishman — It's Scorsese and with that cast. C'mon. Goodfellas is awesome.

1. Terminator: Dark Fate — This is going to be disgusting, but of course I'm going to see it. T2 is my favorite movie of all time. It's going to crap all over that, but I have to at least try to give it a chance.