SoCal new movies, Jan. 10-17: ‘Mean Girls,’ ‘Soul,’ ‘The Book of Clarence’ and more
Major new releases, indie flicks, foreign films and art-house fare
Welcome to the latest edition of TV or Not TV’s curated guide to new and current releases screening in LA and OC this week. I’m Matt Cooper, former listings coordinator for the Los Angeles Times’ Calendar.
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Lights, camera and … action!
Opening
• Starts Thursday, Jan. 11…
‘Laced’ A woman’s plan to poison her abusive husband goes awry in this wintry 2023 thriller written, directed by and starring Kyle Butenhoff. 98 mins. Not Rated. laemmle.com
• Starts Friday, Jan. 12…
‘The Beekeeper’ Jason Statham plays a former secret agent looking to avenge the death of a beloved neighbor in this 2024 action thriller directed by David Ayer. With Minnie Driver, Phylicia Rashad and Jeremy Irons. 101 mins. Rated R. mgm.com
‘Bobi Wine: The People’s President’ The Ugandan pop star’s campaign to end the brutal dictatorship in his home country is charted in this 2022 documentary directed by Moses Bwayo and Christopher Sharp. 114 mins. Rated PG-13. laemmle.com
‘The Book of Clarence’ A Black man (LaKeith Stanfield) in Jerusalem circa 33 A.D. tries to pull off the mother of all messianic scams in this satirical 2023 tale directed by Jeymes Samuel. With David Oyelowo, Alfre Woodard, James McAvoy and Benedict Cumberbatch. 127 mins. Rated PG-13. thebookofclarence.movie
‘Driving Madeleine’ A 90-something Parisian woman (Line Renaud) enlists a taxi driver to ferry her on a trip down memory lane in this 2022 comedy directed by Christian Carion. In French with English subtitles. 91 mins. Not Rated. laemmle.com, landmarktheatres.com
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