Summer is all about spending time outside in the (cross your fingers if you live in New England) beautiful, warm weather. A dark, quiet movie theater is the last place most people want to be when there's laying out on the beach to be done.

However, I found some upcoming flicks that just might persuade you otherwise. So here's one film for each month of the summer that will make you want to sit back in the air-conditioned cinema with a nice bag of popcorn and watch.

May:

Tree of Life

Directed by Terrence Malick

Starring Brad Pitt, Sean Penn,

Jessica Chastain

Malick's film tells the story of Jack (portrayed as an adult by Penn), an 11-year-old Midwestern boy who grows up learning different ways of living from his mother (Chastain) and his father (Pitt). While his mother teaches him to "see with the eyes of his soul," his father instructs him on how to protect himself from the hardships he will encounter in life, putting himself first. The narrative follows Jack's journey from innocence to experience as he grapples with the contrasting approaches to life, which he has been shown. From the trailer, it is obvious that Malick's impressionistic style dominates the movie and, while the plot might seem a little bit melodramatic, the mere beauty of the cinematography itself is worth witnessing. The movie, after its opening run at the Cannes Film Festival, will premiere in the United States on May 27.

June:

Beginners

Directed by Mike Mills

Starring Ewan McGregor, Melanie Laurent and Christopher Plummer

Based on the true story of director Mills' father, Oliver (McGregor) meets and falls in love with Anna (Laurent) right after the death of his father Hal (Plummer). Throughout the film, the new romance brings up memories of his father who, shortly before his death, admitted he was gay after 44 years of marriage to Oliver's mother. Hal's honesty in his last days had brought Oliver closer to his father and he hopes to carry the lessons he's learned into his new relationship with Anna.The film presents a basic story in a fresh new way, using interesting storytelling techniques as well as humorous moments to create a memorable spin on the classic father-son relationship tale. Beginners is premiering on June 3.

July:

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Directed by David Yates and Steve Kloves

Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma

Watson and Rupert Grint

The final installment in the Harry Potter film saga is finally coming. The second part of the film that premiered last fall, this segment covers all the filmic genres: drama, action/adventure, mystery, science fiction/fantasy, you name it. Harry, having clashed against Lord Voldemort and his minions since the murder of his parents, will finally face his greatest enemy in the ultimate showdown. With the gorgeous cinematography of the previous Harry Potter installment, you can bet that Yates will be at it again, crafting a beautiful visual to accompany the finale to the story that has touched millions of readers and viewers worldwide. It all ends July 15.

August:

One Day

Directed by Lone Scherfig

Starring Anne Hathaway, Jim

Sturgess and Romola Garai

Emma (Hathaway) and Dexter (Sturgess) first meet in college at Edinburgh on the day of their graduation. Emma is a working-class girl bent on changing the world; Dexter is wealthy, spoiled and simply wants to have fun seeing the world. The film checks in with them once a year for 20 years on the anniversary of the day they met. Sometimes they are together romantically, sometimes they are not. This is an interesting take on a love story, watching the love grow and fall apart again over time. Although Hathaway's false Scottish accent from the trailer made me cringe, this film is unique enough to pique my interest. Coming to theaters August 19.

Squeeze in one more laugh before going back to school:

Our Idiot Brother

Directed by Jesse Peretz

Starring Paul Rudd, Emily

Mortimer and Zooey Deschanel

This movie is a bit of a wild card: Rudd plays Ned, the titular "idiot brother." After he makes a mess of his life, Ned seeks refuge in each of his three sisters' homes. Once there, he continues to stir up trouble with his consistently upbeat, trusting and carefree attitude. Although the trailer revealed that this film has its share of bathroom jokes, the overall plot seems not only comedic but also somewhat touching. Ned's na'veté is somewhat endearing-presenting a loveably silly and inexperienced protagonist is a good way to keep viewers rooting for his or her success (think Brittany from Glee or Forrest from Forrest Gump). Catch this film August 26.