Eager to catch that hot new release, but don't want to battle your fellow movie-goers for seats?
Waiting until the crowds dissipate can be a wise strategy, but don't wait too long: It's harder than you think to know when the film you planned to see on the big screen will leave your local theater. Factors like ticket sales and distribution contracts figure into the equation, but in general, movies can stay in theaters from a mere two weeks to many months.
If you want to take advantage of the ample seating, but don't want to miss a quality movie's big screen debut, take a look at the three movies below. They're among the highest rated "old new releases" still screening in Washington D.C. theaters, based on critical scores sourced from review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. (Movie descriptions courtesy The Movie Database; showtimes via The Internet Movie Database.)
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RBG
At the age of 84, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has developed a breathtaking legal legacy while becoming an unexpected pop culture icon. But without a definitive Ginsburg biography, the unique personal journey of this diminutive, quiet warrior's rise to the nation's highest court has been largely unknown, even to some of her biggest fans - until now. RBG is a revelatory documentary exploring Ginsburg 's exceptional life and career from Betsy West and Julie Cohen, and co-produced by Storyville Films and CNN Films.
In theaters since May 4, RBG boasts a 94 percent positive critical rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with a consensus that the film "might be preaching to the choir of viewers who admire Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, but it does so effectively."
It's screening at the Cinema Arts Theatre (9650 Main St.) through next week. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
Three Identical Strangers
Three strangers are reunited by astonishing coincidence after being born identical triplets, separated at birth, and adopted by three different families. Their jaw-dropping, feel-good story instantly becomes a global sensation complete with fame and celebrity, however, the fairy-tale reunion sets in motion a series of events that unearth an unimaginable secret -- a secret with radical repercussions for us all.
The film, which was released on June 29 and has a 97 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, "effectively questions the nature of reality and identity," according to critical consensus.
You can catch it screening at the Landmark West End Cinema (2301 M St. NW) through next week. Go here for tickets and showtimes.
Won’t You Be My Neighbor
From Academy Award-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville (20 Feet from Stardom), Won't You Be My Neighbor? takes an intimate look at America's favorite neighbor: Mister Fred Rogers. A portrait of a man whom we all think we know, this emotional and moving film takes us beyond the zip-up cardigans and the land of make-believe, and into the heart of a creative genius who inspired generations of children with compassion and limitless imagination.
According to Rotten Tomatoes critical consensus, the film "takes a fittingly patient and honest look at the life and legacy of a television pioneer whose work has enriched generations." The movie, released June 8, has a 99 percent critics score.
You can catch it playing at the Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema (7235 Woodmont Ave.) through next week. Click here for showtimes and tickets.
