Friday Releases: Transformers One, Never Let Go, The Substance, Wolfs, & A Different Man

Transformers One

Directed by: Josh Cooley
Studio: Paramount Pictures

The untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever.

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Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi, Laurence Fishburne, and Jon Hamm
Animation | Action | Adventure | Family | Fantasy | Sci-Fi
PG (for sci-fi violence and animated action throughout, and language)
USA (English)
104 minutes

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Never Let Go

Directed by: Alexandre Aja
Studio: Lionsgate

From visionary director Alexandre Aja (The Hills Have Eyes, Crawl) and executive producers of Stranger Things and Arrival comes NEVER LET GO. In this new psychological thriller/horror, as an Evil takes over the world beyond their front doorstep, the only protection for a mother, played by Academy Award® winner Halle Berry (Actress in a Leading Role, 2001 — Monster’s Ball), and her twin sons is their house and their family’s protective bond. Needing to stay connected at all times — even tethering themselves with ropes — they cling to one another, urging each other to never let go. But when one of the boys questions if the evil is real, the ties that bind them together are severed, triggering a terrifying fight for survival.

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Halle Berry, Percy Daggs IV, Anthony B. Jenkins, Matthew Kevin Anderson, Christin Park, and Stephanie Lavigne
Drama | Horror | Thriller
R (for strong violent content and grisly images)
USA (English)
101 minutes

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The Substance

Directed by: Coralie Fargeat
Studio: MUBI

Have you ever dreamt of a better version of yourself? You, only better in every way. You should try this new product, it’s called The Substance. IT CHANGED MY LIFE. With The Substance, you can generate another you: younger, more beautiful, more perfect. You just have to share time — one week for one, one week for the other. A perfect balance of seven days each… Easy right? If you respect the balance… What could possibly go wrong?

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Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, Dennis Quaid
Drama | Horror | International
R (for strong bloody violent content, gore, graphic nudity and language)
UK | France (English)
141 minutes

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Wolfs

Directed by: Jon Watts
Studio: Columbia Pictures | Apple Original Films

Global superstars George Clooney and Brad Pitt team up for the action comedy Wolfs. Clooney plays a professional fixer hired to cover up a high profile crime. But when a second fixer (Pitt) shows up and the two “lone wolves” are forced to work together, they find their night spiraling out of control in ways that neither one of them expected.

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George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Amy Ryan, Austin Abrams, and Poorna Jagannathan
Crime | Thriller
R (for language throughout and some violent content)
USA | UK (English)
108 minutes

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A Different Man

Directed by: Aaron Schimberg
Studio: A24

Aspiring actor Edward undergoes a radical medical procedure to drastically transform his appearance. But his new dream face quickly turns into a nightmare, as he loses out on the role he was born to play and becomes obsessed with reclaiming what was lost.

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Sebastian Stan, Renate Reinsve, and Adam Pearson
Comedy | Thriller
R (for sexual content, graphic nudity, language and some violent content)
USA (English)
112 minutes

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The Matrix (25th Anniversary)

Directed by: Lilly Wachowski & Lana Wachowski
Studio: Warner Bros Pictures

Neo (Keanu Reeves) believes that Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne), an elusive figure considered to be the most dangerous man alive, can answer his question — What is the Matrix? Neo is contacted by Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss), a beautiful stranger who leads him into an underworld where he meets Morpheus. They fight a brutal battle for their lives against a cadre of viciously intelligent secret agents. It is a truth that could cost Neo something more precious than his life.

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Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving and Joe Pantoliano
Action | Sci-Fi
R (for sci-fi violence and brief language)
USA | Australia (English)
136 minutes

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Whiplash (10th Anniversary)

Directed by: Damien Chazelle
Studio: Sony Pictures Classics

Andrew Neiman (Miles Teller) is an ambitious young jazz drummer, in pursuit of rising to the top of his elite music conservatory. Terence Fletcher (J.K. Simmons), an instructor known for his terrifying teaching methods, discovers Andrew and transfers the aspiring drummer into the top jazz ensemble, forever changing the young man’s life. But Andrew’s passion to achieve perfection quickly spirals into obsession, as his ruthless teacher pushes him to the brink of his ability and his sanity.

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Miles Teller, J. K. Simmons, Paul Reiser, and Melissa Benoist
Drama | Music
R (for strong language including some sexual references)
USA (English)
106 minutes

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Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story

Directed by: Ian Bonhôte & Peter Ettedgui
Studio: Fathom Events

The story of Christopher Reeve is an astonishing rise from unknown actor to iconic movie star, and his definitive portrayal of Clark Kent/Superman set the benchmark for the superhero cinematic universes that dominate cinema today. Reeve portrayed the Man of Steel in four Superman films and played dozens of other roles that displayed his talent and range as an actor, before being injured in a near-fatal horse-riding accident in 1995 that left him paralyzed from the neck down. After becoming a quadriplegic, he became a charismatic leader and activist in the quest to find a cure for spinal cord injuries, as well as a passionate advocate for disability rights and care — all while continuing his career in cinema in front of and behind the camera and dedicating himself to his beloved family.

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Christopher Reeve, Johnny Carson, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Glenn Close, Richard Donner, Barack Obama, Dana Reeve, Matthew Reeve, Will Reeve, Susan Sarandon, Jane Seymour, Robin Williams
Documentary | Biography
PG-13 (for some strong language and thematic elements)
USA | UK (English)
104 minutes

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The Babadook (10th Anniversary)

Directed by: Jennifer Kent
Studio: IFC Films

Six years after the violent death of her husband, Amelia (Essie Davis) is at a loss. She struggles to discipline her ‘out of control’ 6 year-old, Samuel (Noah Wiseman), a son she finds impossible to love. Samuel’s dreams are plagued by a monster he believes is coming to kill them both. When a disturbing storybook called ‘The Babadook’ turns up at their house, Samuel is convinced that the Babadook is the creature he’s been dreaming about. His hallucinations spiral out of control, he becomes more unpredictable and violent. Amelia, genuinely frightened by her son’s behavior, is forced to medicate him. But when Amelia begins to see glimpses of a sinister presence all around her, it slowly dawns on her that the thing Samuel has been warning her about may be real.

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Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman, Daniel Henshall, Hayley McElhinney, Barbara West, and Ben Winspear
Drama | Horror | International | Mystery
Not Rated
Australia | Canada (English)
94 minutes

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Omni Loop

Directed by: Bernardo Britto
Studio: Magnolia Pictures

A quantum physicist (Mary-Louise Parker) finds herself stuck in a time loop, with a black hole growing in her chest and only a week to live. When she meets a gifted student (Ayo Edibiri), they team up to save her life — and to unlock the mysteries of time travel.

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Mary-Louise Parker, Ayo Edebiri, Carlos Jacott, Harris Yulin, Hannah Pearl Utt, Chris Witaske, and Steven Maier
Drama | Sci-Fi
Not Rated
USA (English)
107 minutes

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In The Summers

Directed by: Alessandra Lacorazza Samudio
Studio: Music Box Films

Siblings Violeta and Eva live in California with their mother, but every summer they travel to Las Cruces, New Mexico, to spend time with their loving but unpredictable father, Vicente (René “Residente” Pérez Joglar). Over the course of four formative summers that span adolescence to early adulthood, Violeta and Eva learn to appreciate their father as a person, his flaws and limitations inseparable from his passion and tenderness. Lovers come and go, the backyard goes to seed, but the idea of home remains knotty and elusive. This powerful and deeply personal directorial debut from Alessandra Lacorazza offers a nuanced study of young people questioning their place within their families, their communities, and their identities. Winner of the US Dramatic Grand Jury Prize at Sundance, In The Summers proves both an emotional capsule of growing up within a fragmented family and a love letter to the resilience needed to survive.

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René Pérez, Sasha Calle, Lio Mehiel, Emma Ramos, Leslie Grace
Drama
Not Rated
USA (English & Spanish)
95 minutes

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A Mistake

Directed by: Christine Jeffs
Studio: Quiver Distribution

Elizabeth is a gifted surgeon–the only female consultant at her hospital. But while operating on a young woman, something goes horribly wrong. In the midst of a new scheme to publicly report surgeons’ performance, her colleagues begin to close ranks, and Elizabeth’s life is thrown into disarray. Tough and abrasive, Elizabeth has survived and succeeded in this most demanding field. But can she survive a single mistake?

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Elizabeth Banks, Simon McBurney, Mickey Sumner, Rena Owen, Richard Crouchley, and Matthew Sunderland
Drama | International | Thriller
Not Rated
New Zealand (English)
101 minutes

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The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

Directed by: Hettie MacDonald
Studio: Quiver Distribution

THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY tells a story of quiet heroism and of rediscovery. The otherwise ordinary Harold Fry captivates a nation when he leaves behind routine and regret and sets out on a 450-mile walk of hope to reach his dying friend. His journey is a celebration of life that helps us to realize that failure and loss — just as much as success and joy — can shape us for good. This earnest portrayal of universal love is led by Academy Award winner Jim Broadbent and brought to life by Director Hettie Macdonald (NORMAL PEOPLE) against the outstanding beauty of the English countryside.

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Jim Broadbent, Penelope Wilton, Earl Cave, Linda Bassett, Joseph Mydell
Drama | International
Not Rated
UK (Thai)
108 minutes

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Last Straw

Directed by: Alan Scott Neal
Studio: SHOUT! STUDIOS

A rural roadside diner becomes the host of a maniacal killing spree – leaving a young waitress to clean up the mess. After hard-headed Nancy fires the staff at her dad’s diner, she decides to cover the last shift of the night by herself. Little does she know, she is far from alone. The day is coming back to haunt her and when things begin to spiral out of control, she must fight for her life over the course of one long night.

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Jessica Belkin, Taylor Kowalski, Jeremy Sisto, Tara Raani, Joji Otani-Hansen
Horror | Thriller
Not Rated
USA (English)
83 minutes

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Little Brother

Directed by: Sheridan O’Donnell
Studio: Gravitas Ventures

Two brothers try to reconcile their past and forge a new bond as they drive 1,400 miles across the American West for a family intervention.

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Daniel Diemer, Philip Ettinger and J.K. Simmons
Drama
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USA (English)
94 minutes

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Hounds Of War

Directed by: Isaac Florentine
Studio: XYZ Films

Frank Grillo, Robert Patrick and Rhona Mitra star in HOUNDS OF WAR about the best military mercenaries money can buy. Known as ‘The Hounds’, they are sent on a final mission by their creator: a carefully planned trap set up to destroy them.

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Rhona Mitra, Frank Grillo, Robert Patrick, Mark Strange, Steven Elder
Action | Drama
Not Rated
USA | Malta (English)
95 minutes

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Long Gone Heroes

Directed by: John Swab
Studio: Lionsgate

Gunner, a special forces soldier who has witnessed the darkest side of country and combat, is forced back into the field of battle to save his niece, who is being held in South America. As the fight intensifies, Gunner and his team discover that her disappearance is part of a corrupt private operation that hits way too close to home.

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Frank Grillo, Josh Hutcherson, Melissa Leo, Andy Garcia, Mekhi Phifer
Action | Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller
R (for strong violent content, language throughout, sexual content and nudity)
USA (English)
92 minutes

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Curse of the Sin Eater

Directed by: Justin Denton
Studio: Samuel Goldwyn Films

Rick, a poor construction worker, makes a deal with a dying business mogul to inherit his billions. Rick soon discovers that the deal also means that he has been cursed to inherit the man’s terrifying sins.

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Carter Shimp, Elizabeth Laidlaw, Shaina Schrooten, Larry Yando, Marika Engelhardt
Horror | Thriller
Not Rated
USA (English)
89 minutes

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Happy Clothes: A Film About Patricia Field

Directed by: Michael Selditch
Studio: Greenwich Entertainment

Enter the colorful world of Emmy-winning, Oscar-nominated Patricia Field, the costume designer behind Sex and the City, Emily in Paris, Ugly Betty, and The Devil Wears Prada. A queer, first-generation Greek-American, this fiery redhead defied the odds to become a fashion icon. Features interviews with Kim Cattrall, Lily Collins, Sarah Jessica Parker, Michael Urie, and more.

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Jean Michel Basquiat, Kim Cattrall, Lily Collins, Laverne Cox, Sarah Jessica Parker, RuPaul, Darren Star
Documentary
Not Rated
USA (English)
100 minutes

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The Wait

Directed by: F. Javier Gutiérrez
Studio: Film Movement

Deep in the Andalusian countryside, Eladio (Victor Clavijo) works as the groundskeeper of a hunting estate owned by the powerful Don Francisco. After taking a bribe from a veteran hunter, Eladio’s normal life falls apart, plunging him into the depths of guilt, hatred and revenge.

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Víctor Clavijo, Ruth Díaz, Pedro Casablanc, Manuel Morón
Drama | Fantasy | Horror | International
Not Rated
Spain (Spanish)
102 minutes

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Child Star

Directed by: Demi Lovato & Nicola Marsh
Studio: Hulu

Examining how some of the most well-known former child stars, such as Lovato, deconstruct the highs and lows of growing up in the spotlight and how their ascension to fame, riches, and power affects their futures.

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Drew Barrymore, Kenan Thompson, Christina Ricci, Raven-Symoné, JoJo Siwa, Alyson Stoner
Documentary
Not Rated
USA (English)
98 minutes

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Eureka

Directed by: Lisandro Alonso
Studio: Film Movement

Traversing time, space and genre, Argentinian filmmaker Lisandro Alonso (Jauja) presents an elliptical meditation on the experiences of indigenous communities across the Americas. Opening in a dusty town of the Old West, reality soon transitions to contemporary South Dakota’s Pine Ridge Reservation before finally landing in the jungles of 1970s Brazil. As the triptych unfolds, each temporal and spatial shift provokes metaphysical questions about colonial influence on native peoples and the ever-present tensions between indigeneity and the Western world.

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Trapezium

Directed by: Masahiro Shinohara
Studio: Crunchyroll | Sony Pictures

Driven by an unwavering passion for becoming an idol, Yu Azuma, a young, ambitious first-year student at Joshu East High School, embarks on a journey to form an idol group. To make her dream a reality, she recruits one girl from each of her region’s four high schools (located to the north, east, south, and west) and soon finds her fellow group members. Joining Yu is Ranko Kashima, a sophisticated second-year student at Holy Teneritas Southern Girls’ Academy, with a distinctive curly hairstyle and admiration for Ochofujin (“Madame Butterfly”); Kurumi Taiga, a student at West Tech Vocational High School, who wears cute, oversized jackets with long sleeves and dreams of winning the championship at a robotics competition; and, Mika Kamei, a student who also hails from Joshu North High School, is known for being a kind-hearted girl and for her dedication to volunteering. With the help of Shinji Kudo, Yu’s “collaborator” and confidante, these four young girls set off on the road to stardom. But the journey hides unexpected trials, rigorous demands, setbacks and pressures, threatening to undo all that Yu has worked so hard for.

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Asaki Yuikawa, Haruka Aikawa, Syoya Kimata, Hina Kino, Yurika Kubo
Animation | International | Musical
Not Rated
Japan (Japanese)
94 minutes

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All Shall Be Well

Directed by: Ray Yeung
Studio: Strand Releasing

Angie and Pat are a couple living in Hong Kong who have been together for over four decades. After Pat’s unexpected death, Angie finds herself at the mercy of her extended family as she struggles to retain both her dignity and the home that they shared for over thirty years.

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Patra Au, Lin-Lin Li, Tai-Bo, Siu Ying Hui, Chung-Hang Leung, Fish Liew
Drama | International
Not Rated
Hong Kong | China (Cantonese)
93 minutes

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My Dearest Fu Bao

Directed by: Shim Hyeong-jun & Thomas Ko
Studio: Well Go USA Entertainment

After her miraculous birth in Korea, giant panda Fu Bao gained tremendous popularity and love from her fans worldwide. While her upcoming return to China is leaving fans in sorrow, her zookeepers continue their duty to make Fu Bao happy and solemnly start preparing her trip to China. As the expected day of farewell approaches, the zookeepers have to confront another unexpected farewell, and cannot but give in to the emotions they have been holding back. Knowing they must say goodbye soon, they cherish and treasure each day leading up to the farewell.

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Natsumi Kawaida, Takeo Otsuka, Nobuo Tobita, Megumi Han, Natsumi Fujiwara
Documentary | International
Not Rated
South Korea (Korean)
94 minutes

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Stopping The Steal

Directed by: Dan Reed
Studio: HBO Documentary Films

An inside account of President Trump’s challenge to the results of the 2020 presidential election as told by former White House staff and appointees.

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William Barr, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Stephanie Grisham, Marc Short, Donald Trump
Documentary
TV-MA
USA (English)
90 minutes

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The Shade

Directed by: Tyler Chipman
Studio: Level 33 Entertainment

Twenty-year-old Ryan struggles with a debilitating anxiety disorder following his father’s death. Together with his two brothers, he must fight to break the destructive cycle threatening their family as ancient darkness closes in on them.

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Laura Benanti, Brendan Sexton III, Michael Boatman, Mariel Molino, Bates Wilder
Drama | Horror
Not Rated
USA (English)
127 minutes

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The Last Redemption

Directed by: John Real
Studio: Real Dreams Entertainment

A fearless outlaw and a devoted, young knight embark on an epic quest to determine the Kingdom’s fate, aiming to vanquish the wicked Lord Roland and bring lasting peace to a war-torn land.

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Kevin Sorbo, Angus Macfadyen, James Cosmo, Natalie Burn, Simon Phillips
Adventure | International
Not Rated
Italy (English)
112 minutes

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All Happy Families

Directed by: Haroula Rose
Studio: Freestyle Digital Media

The Landrys gather for the weekend to fix up their family home in Chicago. Graham (Josh Radnor) really wishes his life was in a better place, especially since he’s reconnected with his college crush, Dana (Chandra Russell). Sue (Becky Ann Baker) is looking forward to the next chapter in her life when an incident at her retirement party forces her to question things, including her marriage to complacent Roy (John Ashton). Then, Will (Rob Huebel), the television star blows in. What starts out as a benign family get-together ends up spiraling out of control as some shocking news threatens to tear everything apart.

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Colleen Camp, Josh Radnor, John Ashton, Becky Ann Baker, Rob Huebel
Comedy
Not Rated
USA (English)
90 minutes

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Devil’s Men

Directed by: Dave Bresnahan
Studio: Indican Pictures

The horrors of war through the eyes of a real WWII soldier who helped form our special forces. Sam Byrne was a Wyoming ranch boy drafted into doing his duty, even though he was a deeply religious man who didn’t believe in killing. Unwilling to kill, he quickly learns how to adapt, eventually saving many of his platoon in the Battle of Anzio and showing the heart of a hero.

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Casey Elliott, Caleb Hafen, Dustin Harding, Gabe Spencer, Emma Andreasen Moore
War
Not Rated
USA (English)
91 minutes

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A Very Flattened Christmas

Directed by: Shane Wallace
Studio: Different Day Pictures

Christmas at a roadkill collection company gets bloody as employees are killed off one by one by an evil reindeer who is dead set on killing them all. Will they figure out who the killer is? Or will they all be flattened?

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Key Tawn Toothman, Trevor Vincent Farney, Mark Mannette
Comedy | Horror
Not Rated
USA (English)
95 minutes

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Beezel

Directed by: Aaron Fradkin
Studio: Epic Pictures

Over six tumultuous decades, three unwitting guests of a cursed New England home stumble upon a sinister secret dwelling beneath its floors — an eternal witch with an insatiable thirst for the souls of the living.

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Nicolas Robin, Victoria Fratz, Bob Gallagher, Caroline Quigley
Horror | Thriller
Not Rated
USA (English)
81 minutes

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Patrice: The Movie

Directed by: Ted Passon
Studio: Hulu

A disabled couple in their 50s, Patrice and Garry, want to marry but risk losing their benefits if they do. Despite the risk, they decide to hold a commitment ceremony.

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Patrice Jetter, Ollie Robinson, Rachael Dutta, Spencer Lincoln
Documentary | Biography | History
Not Rated
USA (English)
102 minutes

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Lord Of Wolves

Directed by: Charlie Steeds
Studio: Quiver Distribution

When his housemate dies under mysterious circumstances, Nic Cross inherits a mysterious pyramid-shaped contraption left at the scene, unwittingly summoning a cult of wolf-people who dwell in the dark underbelly of London. As Nic’s path crosses with three troubled strangers, they must unite to defeat the Lord of Wolves, before they’re transformed into one of his beastly pack.

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Joshua Tonks, Jake Watkins, Rosie Edwards, Michaela Longden
Horror | International
Not Rated
UK (English)
87 minutes

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Jung Kook: I Am Still

Directed by: Park Jun-soo
Studio: Trafalgar Releasing

“I just follow my own compass.” Jung Kook of BTS, the ’21st Century Pop Artist,’ ascended to global stardom with his debut solo single ‘Seven (feat. Latto)’ in July 2023. Achieving unprecedented success, Jung Kook became the first Asian solo artist to debut at No.1 on three major global charts — the Billboard HOT 100, Global 200, and Global 200 Excl. US — simultaneously upon release. His singles ‘Seven,’ ‘3D (feat. Jack Harlow),’ and ‘Standing Next to You’ all reached the top 10 of the Billboard HOT 100, making him the only K-pop solo artist to achieve this feat. His album ‘GOLDEN’ also made history by staying on the Billboard 200 for 24 consecutive weeks. Through exclusive, unseen interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, alongside electrifying concert performances, this brand new film showcases Jung Kook’s eight-month journey, capturing his unwavering dedication and growth. Join Jung Kook as he shares his remarkable rise to fame and heartfelt moments with ARMY around the world in ‘JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL’.

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Jungkook
Documentary | International | Music
Not Rated
South Korea (Korean)
90 minutes

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Summerlight… and Then Comes the Night

Directed by: Elfar Adalsteins
Studio: Juno Film

The little Icelandic village is brimming with stories and if you listen closely it might tell you a few tales. Perhaps the one about the prominent businessman who dreams in Latin and sacrifices a promising career for astronomy and old books. Or perhaps you’ll hear the one about the policeman’s son, a sensitive boy who paints and carves birds and dreams of being an artist. Or maybe the one about the wild, open-air sex with explosive consequences. Or the one about the big rock that can break the finely woven thread running between life and death….

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Heida Reed, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Sara Dögg Ásgeirsdóttir
Comedy | Drama | International
Not Rated
Iceland (Icelandic)
111 minutes

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What We Find On The Road

Directed by: Chaysen Beacham
Studio: Scatena & Rosner Films

On his 18th birthday, TJ receives a key from his estranged ex-con father, unlocking a timeworn ’68 convertible and a challenge to drive across America — in hopes of repairing his family. Supported by a band of loveable oddballs and held together by humor and grit, TJ discovers that sometimes the longest road is the fastest way to home.

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Finn Haney, William Chris Sumpter, Paul Guilfoyle, Ross Partridge, Katherine Laheen
Drama
R (for some language)
USA (English)
93 minutes

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Invoking Yell

Directed by: Patricio Valladares
Studio: Welcome Villain Films

Set in 1997 South of Chile, a trio of metalhead twentysomething girls venture into the woods to shoot their demo tape for their black metal band, Invoking Yell, while also documenting the eerie and unsettling process of recording psicofonías in the woods for the final track.

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Macarena Carrere, María Jesús Marcone, Andrea Ozuljevich
Crime | Horror | International | Mystery
Not Rated
Chile (Spanish)
84 minutes

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And Mrs

Directed by: Daniel Reisinger
Studio: Who’s On First Films

When a reluctant bride-to-be’s fiancé drops dead, she insists on going ahead with the wedding anyway — much to the bewilderment of her friends and family.

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Billie Lourd, Colin Hanks, Harriet Walter, Elizabeth McGovern, Paul Kaye
Comedy | International
Not Rated
UK (English)
111 minutes

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A Light Never Goes Out

Directed by: Anastasia Tsang
Studio: Orchid Tree Media

Directed by Anastasia Tsang, A LIGHT NEVER GOES OUT is Hong Kong’s Official Selection for Best International Feature at the 96th Oscars. It stars the legendary Sylvia Chang, for which she took the 59th Annual Golden Horse Best Actress (Asia’s version of the Oscars). It revolves around a woman attempting to reinvigorate the neon signs of Hong Kong after her husband’s passing, while nurturing his apprentice in his absence.

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Sylvia Chang, Simon Yam, Henick Chou, Cecilia Choi
Drama | International
Not Rated
Hong Kong (Cantonese)
103 minutes

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The Featherweight

Directed by: Robert Kolodny
Studio: Pep Films

Set in the mid-1960s in Hartford, Connecticut, The Featherweight presents a gripping chapter in the true-life story of Italian-American boxer Willie Pep the winningest fighter of all time–who, down and out in his mid-40s and with his personal life in shambles, decides to make a return to the ring, at which point a documentary camera crew enters his life. Painstakingly researched and constructed, the film is a visceral portrait of the discontents of twentieth-century American masculinity, fame and self-perception.

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James Madio, Ruby Wolf, Keir Gilchrist, Stephen Lang, Ron Livingston
Biography | Drama | Sport
Not Rated
USA (English)
99 minutes

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King Of Kings: Chasing Edward Jones

Directed by: Harriet Marin Jones
Studio: Abélart Productions

Gangster for some, hero for others, who was really Edward Jones? In the ’30s and ’40s, this descendant of slaves becomes one of the richest men in the US thanks to the Policy business, an illegal numbers game that ultimately became the modern State Lottery. But in these times of segregation, his success and unfailing support to the African American community are a problem. In conflict with both the mob and the Feds, he is forced into a life on the run. Exploring the rise and fall of the most famous Policy King of all times, the filmmaker, Edward Jones’ granddaughter, uncovers an unparalleled story, while showing the lasting repercussions of his untold story, both within her family, and for Chicago’s South Side where he once embodied the American dream. Love, success, violence, revenge, mafia, murder, betrayal, prison, kidnapping… Edward Jones’ story holds all the best ingredients of gangster movies. Add segregation and you have a very explosive cocktail!

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Quincy Jones, Nathan Thompson, Harriet Jones, Timuel Black
Documentary
Not Rated
USA | France (English & French)
98 minutes

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Who’s Afraid of Nathan Law?

Directed by: Joe Piscatella
Studio: Cargo Film & Releasing

A compelling look into the forces that create heroes, Nathan Law was a shy college freshman who found his identity in activism and political leadership. He helped launch Hong Kong’s Umbrella Revolution, a student-led occupation demanding the government to allow citizens to elect their own leader. This awakens an entire generation of young people along with many in the older generation. Law would become the youngest elected official in Hong Kong history–only to be ousted from the role–he helps launch a new movement, further galvanizing the population. When Beijing responds with draconian measures, Law finds himself at a crossroads–committed to the cause of democracy but caught in the crosshairs of the Chinese regime. With incredible access to Law, director Joe Piscatella (who brought us Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower, 2017) paints a striking picture not only of how quickly a democracy can become a police state but also of how voices are created and refuse to be silenced in their call for freedom.

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Nathan Law
Documentary
R (for language)
USA | UK | Hong Kong (Cantonese & English)
90 minutes

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