On this edition of the Cinema Clash: A quirky stop-motion animated film from Wes Anderson featuring talking dogs exiled to a trash island in Japan; a sappy romantic drama about a girl with a rare disease and the guy who loves her; a twisted dark comedy starring Zoey Deutch as a rebellious teen with major daddy issues; and a documentary about ramen noodles. #IsleOfDogs #MidnightSunMovie #FlowerTheMovie #RamenHeads

On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Alicia Vikander headlines a ‘just fine’ remake of TOMB RAIDER; Nick Robinson charms in the groundbreaking romantic comedy LOVE, SIMON; Wicked satire makes THE DEATH OF STALIN a must-see for political junkies; the Israeli drama FOXTROT packs a powerful punch – and stirs some controversy; and art lovers may choose to go LEANING INTO THE WIND for a documentary about British artist/environmentalist Andy Goldsworthy.

On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Ava DuVernay’s flawed adaptation of the classic children’s novel, A WRINKLE IN TIME; a solid cast elevates the mediocre dark-comedy crime drama, GRINGO; an aging couple takes a final, meandering roadtrip in THE LEISURE SEEKER; a lonely woman adopts an alter-ego while learning English in the American-Japanese drama, OH, LUCY!; and a manipulative student takes advantage of an obsessed teacher in the timely – or not so timely - SUBMISSION.

On this edition of the Cinema Clash: the brutal mystery spy thriller RED SPARROW; the brutal action crime drama DEATH WISH; two documentaries that reveal secrets of Hollywood, BOMBSHELL: THE HEDY LAMAR STORY and ACTORS OF SOUND: A FOLEY ART DOCUMENTARY; and a few quick predictions ahead of the ACADEMY AWARDS. Tune in!

On this edition of the Cinema Clash: Everyone’s fighting for survival – in the action comedy GAME NIGHT, the cerebral sci-fi thriller ANNIHILATION, and the small British indie THE PARTY. Let the games – and the clash begin!

On this edition of the Cinema Clash: An African superhero rocks the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the highly-anticipated BLACK PANTHER; a prehistoric soccer match kicks up some forgettable fluff in EARLY MAN; a trio of strong, compassionate women help shoot HEROIN(E) to the top of the list for best Documentary Short at the Oscars; and singer-songwriter Aloe Blacc hosts a cross-country roadtrip for music history buffs in the MAX 3D documentary AMERICA’S MUSICAL JOURNEY.

On this copious edition of the Cinema Clash: two major releases about love and danger, FIFTY SHADES FREED and PETER RABBIT; two foreign-language films heavy on relationships and family dynamics, A FANTASTIC WOMAN and HAPPY END; two indies with musical overtones, BECKS and BASMATI BLUES; and the OSCAR-NOMINATED animated and live-action SHORTS. And a lusty red zinfandel.

On this ‘international’ edition of the Cinema Clash: the animated, ancient story of a Muslim hero named BILAL; the gripping German revenge drama IN THE FADE; Lebanon’s Oscar-nominated courtroom drama, THE INSULT; an alien horror movie from Japan with a psychological twist, BEFORE WE VANISH; and a small comedy drama that lit up Charlie’s world, DIM THE FLOURESCENTS.

On this edition of the Cinema Clash: a semi-split over the ‘epic’ finale of a Young Adult dystopian franchise, MAZE RUNNER: THE DEATH CURE; major battle lines are drawn over the brutally violent western drama HOSTILES; and surprises, snubs, scandals and shoe-ins floating throughout the OSCAR NOMINATIONS.

On this edition of the Cinema Clash: U.S. Special Forces ride to victory in 12 STRONG, a war movie with a western vibe; Annette Bening channels Oscar-winner Gloria Grahame (who?) in the sanitized romantic melodrama FILM STARS DON’T DIE IN LIVERPOOL; Nicolas Cage lends star power to a dark horror comedy about parents who act on the urge to kill their obnoxious kids in the cult-classic wannabe, MOM AND DAD; and a glimpse into the inner-workings of President Obama’s smart and compassionate foreign-policy team proves downright depressing in the documentary, THE FINAL YEAR.