Theatrical Releases: Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)

February 7, 2020 / Leave a Comment

Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)

Directed By: Cathy Yan
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

Official Synopsis: You ever hear the one about the cop, the songbird, the psycho and the mafia princess? “Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)” is a twisted tale told by Harley herself, as only Harley can tell it. When Gotham’s most nefariously narcissistic villain, Roman Sionis, and his zealous right-hand, Zsasz, put a target on a young girl named Cass, the city is turned upside down looking for her. Harley, Huntress, Black Canary and Renee Montoya’s paths collide, and the unlikely foursome have no choice but to team up to take Roman down.

Starring: Margot Robbie, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Rosie Perez, Chris Messina, Ella Jay Basco, Ali Wong, and Ewan McGregor

Genre: Action | Adventure | Crime
Country: USA (English)
Rating: R (for strong violence and language throughout, and some sexual and drug material)
Runtime: 109 minutes

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THE LODGE

Directed By: Severin Fiala & Veronika Franz
Studio: Neon

Official Synopsis: A bone-chilling nightmare from the directors of GOODNIGHT MOMMY, THE LODGE follows a family who retreat to their remote winter cabin over the holidays. When the father (Richard Armitage) is forced to abruptly depart for work, he leaves his children, Aidan (IT’s Jaeden Martell) and Mia (Lia McHugh) in the care of his new girlfriend, Grace (Riley Keough). Isolated and alone, a blizzard traps them inside the lodge as terrifying events summon specters from Grace’s dark past.

Starring: Riley Keough, Jaeden Martell, Lia McHugh, Alicia Silverstone, and Richard Armitage

Genre: Drama | Horror | Thriller
Country: USA | Canada | UK (English)
Rating: R (for disturbing violence, some bloody images, language and brief nudity)
Runtime: 108 minutes

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AND THEN WE DANCED

Directed By: Levan Akin
Studio: Music Box Films

Official Synopsis: A passionate tale of love and liberation set amidst the ultraconservative confines of modern Georgian society, AND THEN WE DANCED follows Merab, a devoted dancer who has been training for years with his partner Mary for a spot in the National Georgian Ensemble. The arrival of another male dancer, Irakli–gifted with perfect form and equipped with a rebellious streak–throws Merab off balance, sparking both an intense rivalry and romantic desire that may cause him to risk his future in dance as well as his relationships with Mary and his family.

Starring: Levan Gelbakhiani, Bachi Valishvili, Ana Javakishvili, Giorgi Tsereteli, Tamar Bukhnikashvili, Marika Gogichaishvili, and Kakha Gogidze

Genre: Drama | International | Romance
Country: Sweden | Georgia | France (Georgian)
Rating: Not Rated
Runtime: 113 minutes

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CANE RIVER

Directed By: Horace B. Jenkins
Studio: Oscilloscope Laboratories

Official Synopsis: Written, produced, and directed by Emmy Award-winning documentarian, Horace B. Jenkins, and crafted by an entirely African American cast and crew, CANE RIVER is a racially-charged love story in Natchitoches Parish, a “free community of color” in Louisiana. A budding, forbidden romance lays bare the tensions between two black communities, both descended from slaves but of disparate opportunity–the light-skinned, property-owning Creoles and the darker-skinned, more disenfranchised families of the area. This lyrical, visionary film disappeared for decades after Jenkins died suddenly following the film’s completion, robbing generations of a talented, vibrant new voice in African American cinema. Available now for the first time in forty years in a brand-new, state-of-the-art 4k restoration.

Starring: Tommye Myrick, Richard Romain, Carol Sutton, and Barbara Tasker

Genre: Drama | Romance
Country: USA (English)
Rating: Not Rated
Runtime: 90 minutes

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WAITING FOR ANYA

Directed By: Ben Cookson
Studio: Vertical Entertainment

Official Synopsis: Adapted from the novel by the author of War Horse, Waiting for Anya follows Jo Lalande (Noah Schnapp), a thirteen-year-old shepherd boy, and reclusive widow Horcada (Anjelica Huston), who come together with their village to help smuggle Jewish children into Spain during the harrows of WWII.

Starring: Anjelica Huston, Jean Reno, Gilles Marini, Thomas Kretschmann, Sadie Frost, Noah Schnapp, and Nicholas Rowe

Genre: Drama | International | War
Country: UK | Belgium (English)
Rating: Not Rated
Runtime: 109 minutes

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JIANG ZIYA

Directed By: Teng Cheng & Wei Li
Studio: Well Go USA Entertainment

Official Synopsis: Jiang Ziya, a top commander in the divine army of the Kunlun Sect, is victorious in the battle between the Heavenly powers and the Shang dynasty. Before he can ascend to his new position among the Gods, he is ordered to execute the Nine-Tailed Fox Demon who threatens the mortals’ very existence. But when the Fox Demon shows him the secret to her power, an innocent human girl, he is unable to complete his task resulting in his banishment to the mortal realm forever. Ten years later, atop the ruins of war, Jiang Ziya is once again given a task that will bring him back to the Heavenly realm — execute the Nine Tail Fox Demon regardless if the innocent life is lost. Now Jiang Ziya must decide — follow the will of heaven or find his own path to becoming a true god.

Genre: Animation | Family | Fantasy | International
Country: China (Mandarin)
Rating: Not Rated
Runtime: 110 minutes

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SON OF PROMINENT JOURNALIST

Directed By: Carl Jackson
Studio: Carl Jackson Motion Pictures

Official Synopsis: Executive produced and directed by Carl Jackson, Adam Kayode Jose — talks in detail on an array of topics including the outcome of what happens when journalists are intimidated by the government. Adam is the son of Ismail Babatunde Jose who as described by The Guardian as the “legendary doyen of Nigerian journalism” and as “one of Nigeria’s most significant media figures”. And by the BBC as “the grandfather of Nigerian journalism”. Adam Kayode Jose a theoretician and engineer were one of the main designers of the San Diego, Californa MTS Metropolitan Transit System.

Starring: Adam Kayode Jose and Dr. Foluke Jose M.D.

Genre: Documentary | Family
Country: USA (English)
Rating: Not Rated
Runtime: 80 minutes

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COME TO DADDY

Directed By: Ant Timpson
Studio: Saban Films

Official Synopsis: Norval Greenwood, a privileged man-child arrives at the beautiful and remote coastal cabin of his estranged father, who he hasn’t seen in 30 years. He quickly discovers that not only is dad a disapproving jerk, he also has a shady past that is rushing to catch up with him. Now, hundreds of miles from his cushy comfort zone, Norval must battle with demons both real and perceived in order to reconnect with a father he barely knows.

Starring: Elijah Wood, Stephen McHattie, Garfield Wilson, Madeleine Sami, Martin Donovan, and Michael Smiley

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HORSE GIRL

Directed By: Jeff Baena
Studio: Netflix

Official Synopsis: Sarah (Alison Brie), a socially isolated arts and crafts store employee, finds herself more content in the company of horses and supernatural crime shows than people. But when a series of strangely surreal dreams upend the simplicity of her waking life, Sarah struggles to distinguish her visions from reality. Directed by Jeff Baena, Horse Girl is a darkly humorous psychological thriller about a woman’s search for the truth, however abstract it may be.

Starring: Alison Brie, Debby Ryan, John Reynolds, Molly Shannon, John Ortiz, Jay Duplass, Robin Tunney, and Paul Reiser

Genre: Drama
Country: USA (English)
Rating: R (for language and some sexuality, graphic nudity and drug use)
Runtime: 104 minutes

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2/1

Directed By: Juan Cabral
Studio: Gravitas Ventures

Official Synopsis: Two men. Living on the exact opposite side of the world. When one sleeps, the other one is awake. But when they finally meet, a simple question arises: Who is the dream and who is the dreamer? Kaden (Boyd Holbrook) is a professional ski jumper in Whistler, Canada, unexpectedly presented with the chance of reconnecting with an ex-girlfriend who ghosted him years ago. Khai (Song Yang) is a corporate executive in Shanghai, China, faced with the fact that the girl he fantasizes about on the internet has just started working in his office. The two men go about their lives, without knowing that they are connected, but noticing some echoes — like a distorted mirror. They slowly begin to realize that they might be dreaming each other. They are, in some strange way, the same person.

Starring: Boyd Holbrook, Beau Bridges, Anna Van Hooft, Zhu Zhu, Maddie Phillips, Jane McGregor, and Yang Song

Genre: Drama | International
Country: UK | China | Canada (English)
Rating: Not Rated
Runtime: 115 minutes

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PANDORA AND THE FLYING DUTCHMAN

Directed By: Albert Lewin
Studio: Cohen Media Group

Official Synopsis: A legendary film, which has been elevated to haute cult status. A dutchman, living in the 17th century, is not permitted to rest until he finds a woman who loves him enough to die for him. He meets the reincarnation of a woman from his dead past and falls in love. The story progresses to a hair-raising reconciliation of past and present.

Starring: Ava Gardner, James Mason, Nigel Patrick, Sheila Sim, Harold Warrender, Mario Cabré and Marius Goring

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DREAM ROUND

Directed By: Dusty Dukatz
Studio: Cactus Blue Entertainment

Official Synopsis: A man, Joe Bona, struggles in life after the death of his loving wife and two small children, who died in a car accident 15 years ago. His wife’s final words were that Joe follow his dream as a semi-professional golfer to become a pro. The death of his family turned his life upside down. Fifteen years later, Joe meets a former pro golfer who appears out of nowhere to get him back on the course. Joe befriends his clever 10-year-old neighbor Sarah and a beautiful waitress Jennifer, who both have suffered tragedies of their own. Their commonality creates a bond. Joe becomes inspired with a chance to play the dream round of his life.

Starring: Richard Grieco, Michael Saquella, Alexa Lohman, Greg Lutz, Heidi Kaplan, and Staceye Beatty

Genre: Comedy | Drama | Sport
Country: USA (English)
Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 90 minutes