BY JENNA TEETOR
Contributing Writer
All synopses are original.
Title: Whiplash
Director: Damien Chazelle
Theaters: Oct. 10
Synopsis: “A young drummer is admitted into one of the best music schools in the country. His instructor cares for nothing but the best of the band and teaching his students to reach their highest potential…and then more. If you think your professor is harsh, find what this one is like next weekend!”
Title: St. Vincent
Director: Theodore Melfi
Theaters: Oct. 10
Synopsis: “After a young boy’s parents divorce, he finds himself moving next to an old, broke, war veteran. He needs someone to look after him while his mother can’t, and his neighbor needs the money. A little boy plus an alcoholic war veteran should equal disaster. But, can friendship be found along the way?
Find out in theaters!”
Title: Dracula Untold
Director: Gary Shore
Theaters: Oct. 10
Synopsis: “In order to save his kingdom and his family, Dracula turns to supernatural forces to aid him in his pursuits. Although, power comes with great consequences. Join Dracula in his fight for his family, and his humanity in this thrilling, untold story of how it all began.”
Title: The Blood of Olympus
Author: Rick Riordan
Release Date: Oct. 6
Synopsis: “The Greek and Romans have teamed up to defeat a common enemy, Gaea. Although, as the days tick by, the chances of them defeating her seem more and more worrisome. With threats of war between the camps, and more powerful enemies rising up, the hope of surviving is dwindling. Everyone may not make it, but they’ll die trying.”
Title: The Young Elites
Author: Marie Lu
Release Date: Oct. 7 (Pre-order)
Synopsis: “A virus swept across the nation, killing millions. The children who survived were left with strange scars or markings. Not only that, but they were gifted with powers from out of this world. Join three characters on one of their separate adventures and see how their paths intertwine.”
Title: Rise of Isis
Authors: Jay Sekulow, Jordan Sekulow, Robert W Ash, David French
Release Date: Oct. 14
Synopsis: “As the threat of two harmful terrorist groups are left undefeated, it has the potential to warp into a horrifying genocide against Christians in the Middle East. If you want to understand more about these two terrorist groups and the threat they carry, then this book is a must-read.”
Title: Survivor’s Remorse
Network: Starz
Premiere Date: Oct. 4 at 9/8c
Synopsis: “As an amateur baller rises up to stardom, he feels the need to give back to the people in his home-town, and those around him. Jump on board with Cam Calloway in this hilarious comedy as he deals with freeloaders, groupies, and living the so-called dream.”
Title: Mulaney
Channel: Fox
Air Date: October 5 at 9/8c
Synopsis: “Sand-up comedian John Mulaney gets hired to work on a game-show. In this rib-cracking comedy, it shows the complete randomness of day-to-day life among family, friends and work with refreshing stand-up comedy on the side. It’s too random to define, but one thing is for sure: it’s Mulaney.”
