Thunderbolts*

Directed by: Jake Schreier
Studio: Marvel Studios | Walt Disney Pictures

In “Thunderbolts*,” Marvel Studios assembles an unconventional team of antiheroes — Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster and John Walker. After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap set by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, these disillusioned castoffs must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts. Will this dysfunctional group tear themselves apart, or find redemption and unite as something much more before it’s too late?

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Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, Olga Kurylenko, Lewis Pullman, Geraldine Viswanathan, David Harbour, Hannah John-Kamen, Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Action | Adventure | Crime | Drama | Fantasy | Sci-Fi
PG-13 (for strong violence, language, thematic elements, and some suggestive and drug references)
USA (Finnish, Filipino, Tagalog, Estonian, Fon, English)
126 minutes

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Another Simple Favor

Directed by: Paul Feig
Studio: Amazon MGM Studios

Stephanie Smothers (Anna Kendrick) and Emily Nelson (Blake Lively) reunite on the beautiful island of Capri, Italy, for Emily’s extravagant wedding to a rich Italian businessman. Along with the glamorous guests, expect murder and betrayal to RSVP for a wedding with more twists and turns than the road from the Marina Grande to the Capri town square.

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Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, Henry Golding, Andrew Rannells, Bashir Salahuddin, Joshua Satine, Ian Ho, Michele Morrone, Elena Sofia Ricci, Elizabeth Perkins, Alex Newell, Allison Janney
Comedy | Crime | Mystery | Thriller
R (for violence, sexual content, nudity, language throughout, and suicide)
USA (English)
120 minutes

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The Surfer

Directed by: Lorcan Finnegan
Studio: Lionsgate | Roadside Attractions

A man returns to the idyllic beach of his childhood to surf with his son. When he is humiliated by a group of locals, the man is drawn into a conflict that keeps rising and pushes him to his breaking point.

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Nicolas Cage, Finn Little, Rahel Romahn, Alexander Bertrand, Julian McMahon
Thriller
R (for language, suicide, some violence, drug content and sexual material)
USA | Australia | Ireland | UK (English & French)
100 minutes

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M3GAN (2023 Re-Release)

Directed by: Gerard Johnstone
Studio: Universal Pictures

M3GAN is a marvel of artificial intelligence, a life-like doll programmed to be a child’s greatest companion and a parent’s greatest ally. Designed by brilliant toy-company roboticist Gemma (Get Out’s Allison Williams), M3GAN can listen and watch and learn as she becomes friend and teacher, playmate and protector, for the child she is bonded to. When Gemma suddenly becomes the caretaker of her orphaned 8-year-old niece, Cady (Violet McGraw, The Haunting of Hill House), Gemma’s unsure and unprepared to be a parent. Under intense pressure at work, Gemma decides to pair her M3GAN prototype with Cady in an attempt to resolve both problems–a decision that will have unimaginable consequences.

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Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Ronny Chieng, Amie Donald, Jenna Davis, Brian Jordan Alvarez
Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller
PG-13 (for violent content and terror, some strong language and a suggestive reference)
USA | New Zealand (English)
102 minutes

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Salvable

Directed by: Bjorn Franklin & Johnny Marchetta
Studio: Lionsgate

An aging boxer struggles to escape the grasp of a small town while battling a fractured relationship with his teenage daughter.

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Shia LaBeouf, Toby Kebbell, James Cosmo, Michael Socha, Aiysha Hart, Elaine Cassidy
Crime | Drama
R (for pervasive language and some violence)
UK (English)
101 minutes

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Rust

Directed by: Joel Souza
Studio: Falling Forward Films

A boy left to fend for himself and his younger brother following their parents’ deaths in 1880s Wyoming goes on the run with his long-estranged grandfather after he is sentenced to hang for the accidental killing of a local rancher.

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Travis Fimmel, Alec Baldwin, Frances Fisher, Jake Busey, Josh Hopkins
Western
Not Rated
USA (English)
133 minutes

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Monty Python and the Holy Grail (50th Anniversary)

Directed by: Terry Gilliam & Terry Jones
Studio: Fathom Events

A comedic send-up of the grim circumstances of the Middle Ages as told through the story of King Arthur and framed by a modern-day murder investigation. When the mythical king of the Britons leads his knights on a quest for the Holy Grail, they face a wide array of horrors, including a persistent Black Knight, a three-headed giant, a cadre of shrubbery-challenged knights, the perilous Castle Anthrax, a killer rabbit, a house of virgins, and a handful of rude Frenchmen.

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Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin
Adventure | Comedy | Fantasy | International
PG
UK (English, French, Latin, Swedish)
91 minutes

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Off The Record

Directed by: Kirsten Foe
Studio: Quiver Distribution

LA musician Astor Grey seems to have it all – true love, a big break, and a hot rock star boyfriend – but in the cutthroat music industry, success and love come at a cost, and nothing is as perfect as it seems.

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Rainey Qualley, Ryan Hansen, Olivia Sui, Julia Campbell, Will Peltz, Peyton Manning
Drama | Music
R (for language throughout and sexual content)
USA (English)
95 minutes

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Electra

Directed by: Hala Matar
Studio: Level 33 Entertainment

An American couple travels to Italy to interview a fading rockstar at his girlfriend’s opulent countryside estate. As the weekend unfolds, their glamorous escape becomes a labyrinth of tortured relationships, unspoken desires, and dark secrets. Beneath the charm and allure, hidden motives simmer, pushing everyone toward a shocking confrontation that will change everything.

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Maria Bakalova, Abigail Cowen, Jack Farthing, Daryl Wein
Thriller
Not Rated
USA | Italy (English)
85 minutes

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Pavements

Directed by: Alex Ross Perry
Studio: Utopia

Documentary about the American indie band Pavement, which combines scripts with documentary images of the band and a musical mise-en-scene composed of songs from their discography.

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Stephen Malkmus, Joe Keery, Jason Schwartzman, Fred Hechinger, Tim Heidecker, Zoe Lister-Jones
Documentary | Biography | Music
Not Rated
USA (English)
128 minutes

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I’m Beginning to See the Light

Directed by: Konstantin Khudyakov
Studio: Gravitas Ventures

Ezra, a once-famous trumpeter, now struggles to keep his career afloat, performing for scraps at the local small jazz club. After his family is killed in a horrific car crash, Ezra stumbles upon a lighthouse and is mistaken for the keeper by one of the workers. Drawn by the power of the lighthouse, he decides to stay, living as a recluse. Soon, however, he encounters a suicidal visitor, Sam, and finds solace in his presence, gaining the resolve to help the lost souls that stumble upon the lighthouse. As days pass, Ezra meets Hannah, a beautiful, enigmatic teacher who imbues his life with meaning and potential newfound happiness. But Sam, feeling excluded and threatened, becomes unreasonably jealous, leading to an inevitable clash that forces each character to confront their deepest selves, testing the limits of isolation and redemption in Ezra’s secluded new world.

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Jack Huston, Abbie Cornish, Brandon T. Jackson, Jamie Chung, Mark Boone Junior, Lucy Punch
Drama
Not Rated
USA (English)
100 minutes

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Rosario

Directed by: Felipe Vargas
Studio: Mucho Mas Releasing

Wall Street stockbroker, Rosario Fuentes, returns to her grandmother’s apartment after her sudden death. While sorting through her Grandmother’s belongings, Rosario uncovers a horrifying secret–a hidden chamber filled with occult artifacts tied to dark generational rituals. As supernatural occurrences plague her, Rosario must confront her family’s buried secrets and face the truth about the sacrifices and choices they made.

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Emeraude Toubia, José Zúñiga, David Dastmalchian, Paul Ben-Victor, Diana Lein, Guillermo Garcia
Horror
R (for bloody violent content and some language)
USA | Colombia (English)
88 minutes

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Bonjour Tristesse

Directed by: Durga Chew-Bose
Studio: Greenwich Entertainment

At the height of summer, 18-year-old Cécile (Lily McInerny) is languishing by the French seaside with her handsome father, Raymond (Claes Bang), and his girlfriend, Elsa (Naïlia Harzoune), when the arrival of her late mother’s friend, Anne (Chloë Sevigny), changes everything. Amid the sun-drenched splendor of their surroundings, Cécile’s world is threatened and, desperate to regain control, she sets in motion a plan to drive Anne away with tragic consequences. An adaptation of Françoise Sagan’s unforgettable coming-of-age novel by the same title, Durga Chew-Bose’s Bonjour Tristesse masterfully captures the complexity of relationships between women and how they wield influence over one another’s fates.

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Lily McInerny, Claes Bang, Nailia Harzoune, Aliocha Schneider, Chloë Sevigny
Drama | International | Romance
R (for some sexuality)
France | UK | Canada | USA | Germany (English & French)
110 minutes

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Vulcanizadora

Directed by: Joel Potrykus
Studio: Oscilloscope Laboratories

Two friends trudge through a Michigan forest with the intention of following through on a disturbing pact. Once their plan goes shockingly awry, the haunting consequences of their failure can’t stay hidden for long.

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Joshua Burge, Joel Potrykus, Solo Potrykus, Scott Ayotte, Melissa Blanchard, Sherryl Despres
Drama
Not Rated
USA (English)
85 minutes

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Words of War

Directed by: James Strong
Studio: Amor Media

Based on a true story, WORDS OF WAR follows world-renowned journalist and human rights activist Anna Politkovskaya on her brave crusade, fighting to be an independent voice of truth for the Russian people, putting her own life in jeopardy despite numerous acts of intimidation and violence. While Anna was ultimately silenced, her legacy lives on and her story serves as a reminder of the dangers that journalists face and the importance of protecting their right to report the news without fear of death or reprisal.

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Jason Isaacs, Ben Miles, Ciarán Hinds, Maxine Peake, Ellie Bamber
Drama | International | Thriller
R (for violence and language)
UK (English)
117 minutes

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Most People Die on Sundays

Directed by: Iair Said
Studio: Big World Pictures

David, a young middle-class Jewish man–corpulent, homosexual and afraid of flying–returns to Buenos Aires from Europe for the funeral of his uncle. On his return, David learns that his mother has decided to disconnect his father’s respirator, the only thing that has kept him alive for years. David will oscillate between living in close quarters with his mother, alienated by the pain of the imminent loss of her husband, and a voracity to fill his existential anguish, occupying his hours learning to drive, seeking low-cost medical treatments, and trying to have sex with any man who shows him a little attention.

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Rita Cortese, Iair Said, Juliana Gattas, Antonia Zegers, Alejandro Valente
Drama | International
Not Rated
Argentina | Italy | Switzerland (Spanish)
73 minutes

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Untold

Directed by: Roderick Cabrido
Studio: Regal Cinema

Vivian Vera has always been in the public eye, creating media content that catapults her to become one of the country’s most influential personalities. However, her success is built on lies and manipulation, leaving a trail of ruined lives. As Vivian’s past catches up with her, she faces terrifying consequences as the horrors of her deceit come to light, threatening to destroy her life and career.

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Jodi Sta. Maria, Joem Bascon, Juan Karlos Labajo, Gloria Diaz, Mylene Dizon, Kaori Oinuma
Horror | International
Not Rated
Philippines (Tagalog & Filipino)
79 minutes

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Holy Night: Demon Hunters

Directed by: Lim Dae-hee
Studio: Capelight Pictures

Seoul descends into chaos as a devil-worshipping criminal network emerges. In a desperate plea for salvation, the police turn to ‘Holy Night’–a secretive trio of demon hunters armed with supernatural powers. Don Lee (Ma Dong-Seok) leads as Ba Woo, a powerhouse with immense physical strength. He’s joined by Sharon (Seohyun), who can detect and exorcise demons, and Kim-kun (David Lee), their loyal support. When psychiatrist Jung-Won (Kyung Soo-Jin) begs for help to save her possessed sister Eun-Seo (Jung Ji-So), the team faces a terrifying force unlike any they’ve seen before.

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Ma Dong-seok, Seohyun, Lee David, Kyung Soo-jin, Jung Ji-so
Action | Fantasy | Horror | International | Thriller
Not Rated
South Korea (Korean)
91 minutes

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A Tooth Fairy Tale

Directed by: Michael Johnson
Studio: SHOUT! STUDIOS

Welcome to a kingdom of magic and mystery! Van is a teenage tooth fairy with a rebellious streak who wishes to explore life beyond the boundaries of his secluded civilization and rigid traditions. When he encounters Rupee, the world’s cutest troll, and Gemma, a daring goblin girl with a knack for science, the three tiny creatures embark on an adventure to unite their separate kingdoms while avoiding malicious encroaching spiders.

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Jon Lovitz, Maz Jobrani, Larkin Bell, Zachary Alexander Rice, Nicolas J Greco, Presley Ryan
Animation
Not Rated
USA (English)
90 minutes

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Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted

Directed by: Isaac Gale & Ryan Olson
Studio: Magnolia Pictures

Cult musician Swamp Dogg and housemates Moogstar and Guitar Shorty have turned their suburban LA home into an artistic haven. They journey through the turbulent music business, forming a special friendship transcending eras.

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Swamp Dogg, Moogstar, Johnny Knoxville, Mike Judge, Jenny Lewis
Documentary | Comedy | Music
Not Rated
USA (English)
95 minutes

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A Desert

Directed by: Joshua Erkman
Studio: Dark Sky Films

A past-his-prime photographer heads out on a road trip across the American Southwest to recapture the magic and success of his previous work. Instead, he finds himself thrust into the dark and chaotic underbelly of America and unwittingly drags his wife and a shady private detective down into this nightmare world with him. A DESERT is a sun-bleached neo-noir horror film about time, the chaos of our world, and the relevance of images in the cultural desert we are faced with today.

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David Yow, Kai Lennox, Sarah Lind, Zachary Ray Sherman, Ashley Smith
Horror | Thriller
Unrated
USA (English)
103 minutes

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The Clouds

Directed by: Eduardo Pinto
Studio: Indican Pictures

Since the accidental killing of his brother, Pablo Prieto is marked by a life of violence, crime and revenge. After saving the life of a young student during a robbery, he becomes the leader of a gang of thieves targeting agricultural towns. However, his past begins to haunt him as he faces betrayal from his partners and judgment from his former protégé, who has now become a judge. Will Pablo be able to escape his fate, or will he have to pay for his crimes?

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Alberto Ajaka, Patricio Contreras, Diego Cremonesi, Luciano Cáceres, Matías Desiderio
International | Thriller
Not Rated
Argentina (Spanish)
101 minutes

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Fear Below

Directed by: Matthew Holmes
Studio: Saban Films

When a gang of ruthless criminals loses their stolen gold in a river, they turn to a team of desperate, down-on-their-luck divers to retrieve it. What begins as a high-stakes recovery mission quickly spirals when the divers soon find themselves in the company of a vicious bull shark, but the dangers in the water are only a fraction of the dangers that wait for them above.

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Hermione Corfield, Jake Ryan, Jacob Junior Nayinggul, Arthur Angel, Josh McConville, Maximillian Johnson, Clayton Watson
Action | Adventure | Horror | International
R (for bloody violent content, and language)
Australia (English)
85 minutes

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Finding Nicole

Directed by: Harley Wallen
Studio: Freestyle Digital Media

Based on the true-life story of Nicole Beverly as seen on “Inside Evil with Chris Cuomo,” “Til Death Do Us Part,” and the top-selling book with the same title. Nicole and her children survive and overcome domestic violence.

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Richard Tyson, Sean Whalen, Shawntay Dalon, Debra Lamb, Blanca Blanco, Kaiti Wallen
Crime | Drama | Thriller
Not Rated
USA (English)
90 minutes

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The Coopers: A Jesus Freak Drama

Directed by: Carl Jackson
Studio: Carl Jackson Motion Pictures Studios

In this sequel to Carl Jackson’s The Jesus Freak, Ed and Kristen have left their pastoral roles behind and are striving to find their place in a world beyond religion.

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Aaron Mark McMorris, Richard Michael Powell, Jake Lee Haddon, Darret Hart, Ehab Eskander
Drama
Not Rated
USA (English)
90 minutes

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La Balada de Hortensia

Directed by: Arturo Menendez
Studio: Seismic Releasing

A narcissistic comedian wakes up in the opposite sex body following an automobile accident.

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Helena Haro, Francisco Gattorno, Marcela Santamaria, Julio Yudice, Rodrigo Trigueros, Mateo Honles
Comedy | Drama | Fantasy | International
Not Rated
El Salvador | USA (Spanish)
94 minutes

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Room Six

Directed by: Michael Panico
Studio: Freestyle Digital Media

Maxx, a college student, working the night shift at a vacant, rundown motel before the late night arrival of two brothers. Maxx quickly finds herself in danger as she uncovers what lies hidden in the brothers’ room.

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Mickey O’Sullivan, Sophia Echendu, Jack Ball, Dan Waller, Caroline Hendricks
Thriller
Not Rated
USA (English)
81 minutes

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I Know Catherine, the Log Lady

Directed by: Richard Green
Studio: Next Step Studios

Telling the true story of the wonderfully full life of Catherine Coulson, known to audiences around the world as The Log Lady from Twin Peaks. It also reflects on her death, which epitomized her extraordinary life-characterized by deep friendship, a passion for art and artists, motherhood, spirituality, and a commitment to both the joy and pain of being present in the here and now-right up until her last breath.

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Kyle MacLachlan, David Lynch, Grace Zebriskie
Documentary
Not Rated
USA (English)
114 minutes

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Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality

Directed by: Tim Moriarty & Christian Surtz
Studio: Fathom Events

In a world losing itself to screens, teenage mystic Carlo Acutis saw beyond our social media-addicted society and offered an answer–if we’re willing to listen. Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality explores the life of the first millennial saint while following teens on a phone-free pilgrimage to his tomb, immersing them in his story, his passion for Christ, and a search for meaning in a digital age.

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Carlo Acutis, Andrea Acutis, Antonia Acutis, Andrew Cozzens
Documentary
Not Rated
USA (English)
95 minutes

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