Movie Release Dates 2023

 

A one of a kind comprehensive listing of film on screen and at home that includes independent filmmakers.  

Including upcoming theatrical film, video, streaming and Digital (all platforms) release listings. Check this page often as we are constantly adding new listings. Check out the available film trailers with each of the listings.

MARCH 2023

March 3, 2023

Still the Water- VOD, Digital

STILL THE WATER On the subtropical Japanese island of Amami, traditions about nature remain eternal. Following a typhoon and during the full-moon night of traditional dances in August, 16-year-old Kaito (Nijirô Murakami) discovers a dead body floating in the sea. His girlfriend, Kyoko (Junko Abe), will attempt to help him understand this mysterious discovery. Together, Kaito and Kyoko will learn to become adults by experiencing the interwoven cycles of life, death and love.

 

Creed III- Theaters and IMAX

CREED III After dominating the boxing world, Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) has been thriving in both his career and family life. When a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy, Damian (Jonathan Majors), resurfaces after serving a long sentence in prison, he is eager to prove that he deserves his shot in the ring. The face off between former friends is more than just a fight. To settle the score, Adonis must put his future on the line to battle Damian – a fighter who has nothing to lose.

 

The Year Between- Theaters                https://youtu.be/tn2YstVjLcA

THE YEAR BETWEEN  Inspired by true events, the film tells the story of Clemence Miller (Heller), a college sophomore who is forced to move back home after having a mental breakdown where she is faced with a surprising diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Upon her jarring return to the Illinois suburbs, Clemence will have to learn how to live with her well-meaning but frustrated family and find balance in a world that seems hellbent on thwarting her.

Blueback- Theaters            https://youtu.be/se15u4gDtzc

BLUBACK While researching Australia’s deteriorating coral reefs, young marine biologist Abby receives word of her elderly mother Dora’s stroke.  As she rushes to her seaside hometown to care for Dora, Abby recalls her childhood years spent living in concert with the ocean, and her mother’s efforts to protect the bay from greedy developers and invasive fishermen alike, often to the detriment of their own relationship. Among the coral gardens, Abby also befriends a rare fish, an enormous blue groper — affectionately named Blueback — a tether to her environmentalism, and the key to reminding Abby and Dora of their love for each other and the vulnerable waters they call home.

The Donor Party- Theaters, VOD            https://youtu.be/Eq3KcYtzBLk

THE DONOR PARTY follows recently single Jaclyn (Malin Åkerman), who desperately wants to become a mom — by any means necessary. After a messy divorce and countless wasted online dating attempts, she realizes she doesn’t need a husband to make her dream come true. Enlisting her best friends (Erinn Hayes and Bria Henderson), Jaclyn devises a plan to pull off the ultimate sperm heist on unsuspecting donors Tim (Jerry O’Connell), MJ (Dan Ahdoot), Mateo (Jeff Torres) and Armin (Ryan Hansen), all while celebrating an intimate birthday party for her oblivious friend, Geoff (Rob Corddry).

 

A Little White Lie- Theaters, VOD        https://youtu.be/AT4snk0u2pA

A LITTLE WHITE LIE Shriver (Michael Shannon), a down-on-his-luck handyman who has never read a book in his life, is mistaken for a famous writer that has been in hiding for over 20 years. With nothing to lose, he accepts an invitation to attend a college literary festival and finds himself surrounded by adoring fans and an English professor (Kate Hudson) who captures his heart. Shriver must do whatever it takes for his shot at love in this fish-out-of-water comedy.

March 7, 2023

Unseen- Select Theaters                  https://youtu.be/ehPDRyKeJ4U

UNSEEN Two women form an unlikely connection when a depressed gas station clerk SAM (Jolene Purdy), receives a call from EMILY (Midori Francis), a nearly blind woman who is running from her murderous ex in the woods. Emily must survive the ordeal with Sam being her eyes from afar using video call.

Christmas Bloody Christmas- Blu-ray/DVD  https://youtu.be/XTacwYIYPJQ

CHIRSTMAS BLOODY CHRISTMAS  it’s Christmas Eve and fiery record store owner Tori Tooms (Riley Dandy) just wants to get drunk and party, until the robotic Santa Claus at a nearby toy store goes haywire and makes her night more than a little complicated. Santa Claus begins a rampant killing spree through the neon drenched snowscape against a backdrop of drugs, sex, metal and violence, ultimately forcing Tori into a blood splattered battle for survival against the ruthless heavy metal Saint Nick himself.

SAM NOW Red Harkness- Theaters

SAM NOW Filmed over 25 years, the film follows filmmaker Reed Harkness and his brother Sam as they embark on a 2,000-mile road trip in search of Sam’s missing mother. Because of his mother’s absence, we witness the effects of Sam’s trauma in his interpersonal relationships, both in adolescence and adulthood. The film explores themes of intergenerational trauma, mental health, and coming of age through a unique hybrid narrative approach.

 

March 9, 2023

Brave Men’s Blood- Topic

BRAVE MEN’S BLOOD Following a tip from a criminal kingpin, a government official starts investigating a corrupt police lieutenant and is plunged into Reykjavik’s seedy underworld, where nothing is as it seems.

March 10, 2023

Scream VI- Theaters                          https://youtu.be/pQLb4yBwxvg

SCREAM VI Following the latest Ghostface killings, the four survivors leave Woodsboro behind and start a fresh chapter. In SCREAM VI, Melissa Barrera (“Sam Carpenter”), Jasmin Savoy Brown (“Mindy Meeks-Martin”), Mason Gooding (“Chad Meeks-Martin”), Jenna Ortega (“Tara Carpenter”), Hayden Panettiere (“Kirby Reed”), and Courteney Cox (“Gale Weathers”) return to their roles in the franchise alongside Jack Champion, Henry Czerny, Liana Liberato, Dermot Mulroney, Devyn Nekoda, Tony Revolori, Josh Segarra, and Samara Weaving.

 

Unicorn Wars- Theaters, VOD            https://youtu.be/iJ3sZDvsZwE

UNICORN WARS For ages, teddy bears have been locked in an ancestral war against their sworn enemy, the unicorns, with the promise that victory will complete the prophecy and usher in a new era. Aggressive, confident teddy bear Bluet and his sensitive, withdrawn brother Tubby could not be more different. As the rigors and humiliation of teddy bear bootcamp turn to the psychedelic horrors of a combat tour in the Magic Forest, their complicated history and increasingly strained relationship will come to determine the fate of the entire war. It’s Bambi meets Apocalypse Now in this provocative and strangely beautiful horror comedy. NOT FOR KIDS 18+

Punch- Select Theaters, Digital, VOD            https://youtu.be/zmGXxqN3Hzc

PUNCH Jim is a promising teenage boxer, training under the watch of his demanding and alcoholic father. When Jim develops a relationship with a male classmate, the two are forced to navigate isolation, homophobia, and the brutality of small-town life. As Jim discovers what it means to be gay, he realizes how little strength has to do with heroism.

 

 

 

Righteous Thieves- Theaters, Digital, VOD  https://youtu.be/A7zIX5doBbQ

RIGHTEOUS THIEVES In this ultimate heist thrill-ride, Annabel (Lisa Vidal), a leader of a secret organization engaged in the recovery of priceless artwork, assembles a ragtag crew of art thieves to recover a Monet, Picasso, Degas, and Van Gogh stolen by Nazis during WWII and now in the possession of neo-Nazi billionaire oligarch Otto Huizen (Brian Cousins). As the planned heist approaches, loyalties are tested when the crew learns the real reason behind Annabel’s search for the long-lost paintings.

March 17, 2023

Boston Strangler- HULU                     https://youtu.be/N_yfmHCkSB0

BOSTON STRANGLER Based on the infamous Boston Strangler murders, this is the true story of Loretta McLaughlin, the first reporter to connect the murders and break the story of the Strangler. She and fellow reporter Jean Cole challenged the sexism of the early 1960s to report on the city’s most notorious serial killer and worked tirelessly to keep women informed.

 

Shazam! Fury of the Gods- Theaters      https://youtu.be/AIc671o9yCI

SHAZAM! FURY OF THE GODS Bestowed with the powers of the gods, Billy Batson and his fellow foster kids are still learning how to juggle teenage life with having adult Super Hero alter-egos. But when the Daughters of Atlas, a vengeful trio of ancient gods, arrive on Earth in search of the magic stolen from them long ago, Billy—aka Shazam—and his family are thrust into a battle for their superpowers, their lives, and the fate of their world.

 

 

The Forger- Select Theaters        https://youtu.be/ggRS4sAkIz8

THE FORGER Berlin, 1942. Cioma Schönhaus (Louis Hofmann, Dark) is a young Jewish man who won’t let anyone take away his zest for life, especially not the Nazis. Since the best hiding spots are in plain sight, Cioma audaciously adopts the identity of a marine officer to escape being deported like his family before him. Drawing on his art school background, he joins a network of underground rescuers and becomes infamous for his masterfully forged IDs – created with just a brush, some ink, and a steady hand – that save the lives of hundreds of Jews by allowing them to escape the country. Meanwhile, he throws himself into the city’s nightlife and even finds a fragile hope for love during the darkest moments of the war. His talent and propensity for boldness puts him in more and more danger, however, until his only chance of survival is one last forged document – with his own name on it.

March 20, 2023

The Black Demon- theaters 

Josh Lucas (Ford v Ferrari, Yellowstone) stars in this edge-of-your-seat action thriller from the director of Rambo: Last Blood. Oilman Paul Sturges’ (Lucas) idyllic family vacation turns into a nightmare when they encounter a ferocious megalodon shark that will stop at nothing to protect its territory. Stranded and under constant attack, Paul and his family must somehow find a way to get his family back to shore alive before it strikes again in this epic battle between humans and nature.

March 21, 2023

Babylon- 4K Ultra, Blu-ray, Digital (Naughty Trailer) https://youtu.be/OumYv1aE1VI

BABYLON Wild times and debauchery riddled, the film Babylon is for the curious and daring. The acting is superb creating an atmosphere beyond the wild imagination about “Hollywood” in the bygone days when talkies were only an idea about to become a reality.  Getting to the top of the food chain in those days took a lot of daring, pleading and even providing sexual favors for a part in a film. Only the top dogs were given carte blanche, but if you took chances and were devious enough, avoiding the casting couch was at least a slim possibility.

Kubrick by Kubrick- Digital, VOD        https://youtu.be/OTPlMzJFC5s 

KUBRICK BY KUBRICK is a rare and transcendent journey into the life and films of the legendary Stanley Kubrick like we’ve never seen before, featuring a treasure trove of unearthed interview recordings from the master himself. Twenty-one years after his death, fans of the ‘2001’ director and all-around cinema genius can hear his thoughtful takes on his craft and the paradoxes of human nature in a documentary built upon four wide-ranging audio interviews with French critic Michel Ciment with the support of Stanley Kubrick Film Archive. Including interviews and archival footage with Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Vincent D’Onofrio, Nicole Kidman, Tom Cruise, and many more Award-Winning stars!

March 23, 2023

I Anna- Topic

I ANNA Bernie, a London police detective, leads the investigation of a brutal murder case, during which he meets the enigmatic Anna, whose allure causes his professional boundaries to crumble.

March 28, 2023

The Quest for Tom Sawyer’s Gold- Digital, VOD    https://youtu.be/EqjWKr8c-Bo

THE QUEST FOR TOM SAWYER’S GOLD In the spirit of National Treasure comes this family adventure starring Patrick Muldoon and Joey Lauren Adams. Antony and his two friends believe Tom Sawyer’s vast treasure is hidden nearby, so they search for it using clues from the classic novel and a series of maps – and when Antony’s mom, Agatha, joins the search, she turns out to be a tough, smart explorer herself! But Agatha’s old rival (Muldoon) is also on the hunt. Who’ll be first to grab the gold…and the glory?

March 31, 2023

Dungeon & Dragons: Honor Among thieves- Theaters https://youtu.be/de5m3NWhi-Y

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES, A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people.  Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves brings the rich world and playful spirit of the legendary roleplaying game to the big screen in a hilarious and action-packed adventure.

AcidMan- Theaters, VOD            https://youtu.be/y20kQsgBlU8

ACIDMAN Thomas Haden Church plays Lloyd, a reclusive man who is tracked down by his daughter Maggie, played by Dianna Agron, after a decade apart to tell him some important news. His UFO obsession makes communication hard.

 

 

 

Murder Mystery 2- Netflix        https://youtu.be/LM2F56uK0fs

MURDER MYSTERY 2 Four years after solving their first murder mystery, Nick and Audrey Spitz (Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston) are now full-time detectives struggling to get their private eye agency off the ground when they’re invited to celebrate the wedding of their friend the Maharaja (Adeel Akhtar) on his private island. But trouble follows the Spitzes again when the groom is kidnapped for ransom soon after the festivities begin — making each glamorous guest, family member, and the bride herself a suspect.

Eyns Men- Select Theaters          https://youtu.be/ooZdaF2zMlM               

EYNS MEN Set in 1973 on an uninhabited island off the Cornish coast, a wildlife volunteer’s daily observations of a rare flower turn into a metaphysical journey that forces her as well as the viewer to question what is real and what is nightmare.

A Good Person- Theaters              https://youtu.be/phRXBLwcy5I

A GOOD PERSON Daniel (Morgan Freeman) is brought together with Allison (Florence Pugh), the once thriving young woman with a bright future who was involved in an unimaginable tragedy that took his daughter’s life. As grief-stricken Daniel navigates raising his teenage granddaughter and Allison seeks redemption, they discover that friendship, forgiveness, and hope can flourish in unlikely places.

Assassin- Theaters               https://youtu.be/qiUATuIhUw8

ASSASSIN Bruce Willis and Nomzamo Mbatha star in this action-packed sci-fi thrill ride. A private military operation led by (Willis) invents futuristic microchip tech that enables the mind of an agent to inhabit the body of another person to carry out covert, deadly missions. But when an agent (Mustafa Shakir) is killed during a secret mission, his wife (Mbatha) takes his place in an attempt to bring the man responsible to Justice.

APRIL 2023

April 5, 2023

How I’m Feeling Now- Netflix          https://youtu.be/PSaOQKk710g

HOW I’M FEELING NOW The film captures Capaldi’s defining year, struggling to balance the familiarity of home, normality, and all he’s ever known with life as one of the biggest stars on the planet, gleaning an intimate portrait of his unique character, hopes, and fears in his own words. Digging beneath the popular clichés surrounding the most unlikely of popstars reveals a deeply thoughtful and self-reflective young man at a unique crossroads in his life as he carries the weight of trying to eclipse the success of his record-breaking debut album.

April 7, 2023

Paint- Theaters                            https://youtu.be/8ObPQyc6Qsk

PAINT Owen Wilson portrays Carl Nargle, Vermont’s #1 public television painter who is convinced he has it all: a signature perm, custom van, and fans hanging on his every stroke… until a younger, better artist steals everything (and everyone) Carl loves.

 

The Super Mario Bros. Movie- Theaters  https://youtu.be/TnGl01FkMMo 

THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE With help from Princess Peach, Mario gets ready to square off against the all-powerful Bowser to stop his plans from conquering the world. the film stars Chris Pratt as Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi, Jack Black as Bowser, Keegan-Michael Key as Toad, Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong, Fred Armisen as Cranky Kong, Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek and Sebastian Maniscalco as Spike.

 

Your Killing Me- Theaters, Digital      https://youtu.be/yOaU8bMpMr8

YOUR KILLING ME tells the story of prep student Eden Murphy (McKaley Miller). A week ago, a student at Torrington Prep, Melissa Brown (Kalli Tehranae), went missing. While the police search for her, her classmates are more preoccupied with their futures — none more than Eden Murphy. She may be the poorest student at Torrington Prep, but she’s got big ambitions. Ever since she was a kid, she has dreamed of attending the elite Pennbrook College. But after learning she’s been waitlisted at the school of her dreams, Eden decides to take drastic action. With the hope of receiving a letter of recommendation from the wealthy parents of resident alpha bro and valedictorian Barrett Schroder (Brice Anthony Heller), Eden hatches a plan. She drags her best friend Zara (Keyara Milliner) and sneaks into his annual legendary “Heaven and Hell” party. Betraying their better judgment, Eden and Zara don sexy wings and skirts and head to the notoriously debaucherous party to cozy up to Schroder.

On A Wing and A Prayer- Prime Video      https://youtu.be/phRXBLwcy5I       

ON A WING AND A PRAYER In this extraordinary true story of faith and survival, On a Wing and a Prayer follows a family’s harrowing journey to land a plane safely after their pilot unexpectedly dies mid-flight. With no experience flying the twin-engine aircraft, Doug White struggles to save his entire family from seemingly certain tragedy. With the help of a far-flung group of determined “angels,” who join
forces in a race against time and weather, the Whites learn a great deal about themselves, each other
and the miracles that simple faith can achieve.

One Day as a Lion- VOD, Digital            https://youtu.be/29L6A8IBZfU 

ONE DAY AS A LION Jackie Powers (Scott Caan) is a nice guy but a lousy hit man, and when he’s sent to take out a crafty debtor (J.K. Simmons), Jackie only pisses him off. Fleeing the scene, Jackie takes bored waitress Lola as a hostage. When Jackie reveals he needs money to get his son out of jail, Lola cooks up a scheme for them to get cash from her dying mother (Virginia Madsen). Meanwhile, a thug sent to kill him is sleeping with Jackie’s ex.

Balloon Animal- Prime Video, Vudo, VOD        https://youtu.be/Hh5009XTFx0

BALOON ANIMAL Poppy Valentine, a young circus performer who has grown up in her family’s traveling circus, begins dreaming of what life would be like outside of its fences. Now in her mid-20s and with more unwelcomed responsibility weighing her down, she’s desperate to figure out if this life is for her. As she slowly begins to take time for herself, finding independence and even love, she strains her relationship with those around her in the tight-knit circus community. Amidst her overprotective father, stressful circus expectations, and a blossoming curiosity for a life of her own, Poppy must decide if the risk is worth leaving everything she’s ever known behind.

One True Loves- Theaters   Digital (April 14) https://youtu.be/IHdOTanP0YY   

ONE TRUE LOVES Simu Liu (Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings), Phillipa Soo (Hamilton), and Luke Bracey (Point Break) star in this modern twist on a classic love story from NY Times bestselling author Taylor Jenkins Reid. Emma and Jesse are living the perfect life together, until Jesse disappears in a tragic helicopter crash on their first wedding anniversary. Four years later, Emma has found happiness again and is about to marry her best friend when Jesse resurfaces, turning her world upside down and leaving her torn between two great loves.

 

Fist of the Condor- VOD          https://youtu.be/VrwNFRKbayQ

FIST OF THE CONDOR Upon the empire’s fall to invading conquistadors, the 16th-century Incas quickly concealed a sacred manual containing the secrets behind their deadly fighting technique. But after centuries of careful safeguarding, the manual is again at risk of falling into the wrong hands, leaving its rightful guardian to battle the world’s greatest assassins to protect the ancient secrets within.

SAM NOW Red Harkness- Theaters

SAM NOW Filmed over 25 years, the film follows filmmaker Reed Harkness and his brother Sam as they embark on a 2,000-mile road trip in search of Sam’s missing mother. Because of his mother’s absence, we witness the effects of Sam’s trauma in his interpersonal relationships, both in adolescence and adulthood. The film explores themes of intergenerational trauma, mental health, and coming of age through a unique hybrid narrative approach.

April 11, 2023

Punch- DVD            https://youtu.be/zmGXxqN3Hzc

PUNCH Jim is a promising teenage boxer, training under the watch of his demanding and alcoholic father. When Jim develops a relationship with a male classmate, the two are forced to navigate isolation, homophobia, and the brutality of small-town life. As Jim discovers what it means to be gay, he realizes how little strength has to do with heroism.

 

April 14, 2023

Wild Life- Select Theaters  (Miami Release May 5) https://youtu.be/yJL-OAPBDa8

WILD LIFE spotlights former Patagonia CEO and president and co-founder of Tompkins Conservation, Kristine Tompkins, on an epic, decades-spanning love story as wild as the landscapes she has dedicated her life to protecting. After falling in love in midlife, Kris and outdoorsman and entrepreneur Doug Tompkins left behind the world of the massively successful outdoor brands they’d helped pioneer — Patagonia, The North Face and Esprit — and turned their attention to a visionary effort to create National Parks throughout Chile and Argentina. WILD LIFE chronicles their journey to effect the largest private land donation in history.

 

 

Chantilly Bridge- VOD                                                        https://youtu.be/YdxUZaQ43ks

CHANTILLY BRIDGE reunites a group of lifelong, steadfast friends who are still – in their later years — chasing their dreams, fighting injustices, and sticking up for their convictions. The women lay bare their lives and deal with important issues that impact all women with humor, humility, humanity, and love. No topic escapes the razor-like wit and insight of these women: equality, sex, menopause, mortality, feminism, parenthood, careers, love, and even “me-too” moments. While women often feel invisible in the world, this film highlights who they are and what they care about.  We experience what women are truly like and what they discuss in a setting where no men are present.  Chantilly Bridge is also about reconnecting with old friends from the past and the beauty of a shared history.

 

April 18, 2023

Righteous Thieves- Blu-Ray, DVD  https://youtu.be/A7zIX5doBbQ

RIGHTEOUS THIEVES In this ultimate heist thrill-ride, Annabel (Lisa Vidal), a leader of a secret organization engaged in the recovery of priceless artwork, assembles a ragtag crew of art thieves to recover a Monet, Picasso, Degas, and Van Gogh stolen by Nazis during WWII and now in the possession of neo-Nazi billionaire oligarch Otto Huizen (Brian Cousins). As the planned heist approaches, loyalties are tested when the crew learns the real reason behind Annabel’s search for the long-lost paintings.

Night of the Killing Bears- Digital, VOD, DVD https://youtu.be/mkdGE4Mprss

NIGHT OF THE KILLING BEARS After not seeing each other for a long time, 5 teenage friends living in the city of Bangkok go on a vacation together, staying at a quiet resort isolated from the city. Things take a dark turn, when it’s revealed each of them have hidden secrets and unbeknownst to the group, there is someone observing them. When one of them ends up brutally murdered, paranoia and distrust surrounds the group, motivating each remaining member to accuse each other of being the murderer or considering the possibility that the real murderer is the unseen presence observing them, and that they all are in danger.

April 19, 2023

Chimp Empire- Netflix                            https://youtu.be/NjgL7Pumb4Q

Under the lush canopies of Uganda’s Ngogo Forest dwells the largest chimpanzee society ever discovered. For the last 25 years, scientists and field trackers have lived alongside this tribe, watching as they built a sophisticated political and familial structure: forming alliances, building trust, caring for one another, and often going head to head in a never ending fight for power. When director James Reed (My Octopus Teacher) embedded a camera crew to capture a uniquely intimate look at the chimps of Ngogo, there was no way to know that the year ahead would bring some of the most tumultuous battles and dramatic changes in the tribe’s history. Over the course of four unforgettable episodes – narrated by Academy Award® winner Mahershala Ali – babies will grow, relationships will blossom, and leaders will rise and fall. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get up close and personal with our closest living animal relatives, and an equally rare opportunity to learn about our own human society through the mirror of these chimps and their fascinating lives.

 

April 22, 2023

River-Theaters                                                        https://youtu.be/EBgIKJ6YhVY

RIVER Throughout history, rivers have shaped our landscapes and our journeys; flowed through our cultures and dreams. RIVER takes its audience on a journey through space and time; spanning six continents, and drawing on extraordinary contemporary cinematography, including satellite filming, the film shows rivers on scales and from perspectives never seen before. Its union of image, music and sparse, poetic script create a film that is both dream-like and powerful, honoring the wildness of rivers but also recognizing their vulnerability.

April 21, 2023

Beau is Afraid- Theaters              https://youtu.be/PuiWDn976Ek

BEAU IS AFRAID Beau Is Afraid is described as a “decades-spanning surrealist horror film set in an alternate present,” in which Joaquin Phoenix plays an “extremely anxious but pleasant-looking man who has a fraught relationship with his overbearing mother and never knew his father. When his mother dies, he makes a journey home that involves some wild supernatural threats.- Wikipedia

 

 

Renfield- Theaters                            https://youtu.be/6LmO6rmDW08

RENFIELD In this modern monster tale of Dracula’s loyal servant, Nicholas Hoult (Mad Max: Fury Road, X-Men franchise) stars as Renfield, the tortured aide to history’s most narcissistic boss, Dracula (Oscar® winner Nicolas Cage). Renfield is forced to procure his master’s prey and do his every bidding, no matter how debased. But now, after centuries of servitude, Renfield is ready to see if there’s a life outside the shadow of The Prince of Darkness. If only he can figure out how to end his codependency.

 

Evil Dead Rise- Theaters                      https://youtu.be/AQ1hzzWJUYo

EVIL DEAD RISE Moving the action out of the woods and into the city, “Evil Dead Rise” tells a twisted tale of two estranged sisters, played by Alyssa Sutherland and Lily Sullivan, whose reunion is cut short by the rise of flesh-possessing demons, thrusting them into a primal battle for survival as they face the most nightmarish version of family imaginable.

 

Cadejo Blanco- Theaters

CADEJO BLANCO Sarita lives with her sister Bea in a working-class neighborhood in Guatemala City, and, one night, she goes out dancing at the insistence of her free-spirited sister and she heads home alone when the party drags on too late. The next morning, after calling friends and neighbors, Sarita begins to panic when she realizes that Bea never made it home. The police are indifferent and unhelpful, but Sarita suspects that Bea’s disappearance has something to do with Andrés, her sister’s dangerous ex. Realizing she must take matters into her own hands, Sarita manages to befriend him and infiltrate the crime-laden underbelly of Guatemala. Narrowly avoiding death at every turn, and with an unwavering determination in the face of the men who underestimate her, Sarita becomes increasingly involved with Andrés and the ruthless, violent world of his gang.

Chevalier- Theaters                    https://youtu.be/fChvKRb-ewQ      

CHEVALIER Inspired by the incredible true story of composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. The illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, Bologne (Kelvin Harrison Jr. in a tour de force performance) rises to improbable heights in French society as a celebrated violinist-composer and fencer, complete with an ill-fated love affair and a falling out with Marie Antoinette (Lucy Boynton) and her court.

 

The Best Man- Theaters, VOD              https://youtu.be/fFrk7YkpAus

THE BEST MAN Luke Wilson and Dolph Lundgren star in this pulse-pounding, action-packed thriller. When a team of ruthless mercenaries violently seize control of a remote resort hotel, former Special Ops soldiers attending their best friend’s wedding must rely only on their wits and training to combat the terrorists and save the hostages held for ransom.

April 25, 2023

Centurion The Dancing Stallion- VOD        https://youtu.be/DeoB4GUaMt0

CENTURION THE DANCING STALION  Amber Midthunder  and Billy Zane  star in this tale of overcoming adversity and finding strength from unexpected places. The journey begins as Ellissia (Midthunder) adopts a white stallion to train in the art of Mexican horse dancing. As she starts teaching the handsome but previously abused Centurion, Ellissia falls critically ill, which keeps her from competing in a celebrated equestrian event. Under the watchful eyes of her father (Zane), new ranch hand Danny (Aramis Knight) steps in as trainer, hoping to win the competition — and, perhaps, Ellissia’s heart.

Beautiful Beings- VOD                                                          https://youtu.be/A8MjQ9uVk4g

BEAUTIFUL BEINGS  Addi, a boy raised by a clairvoyant mother, decides to adopt a bullied misfit into his gang of outsiders. Left to their own devices, the boys explore aggression and violence but also learn about loyalty and love. As the group’s behavior escalates towards life-threatening situations, Addi begins to experience a series of dreamlike visions. Can his newfound intuition guide him and his friends back to a safer path, or will they dive irrevocably into further violence?

April 28, 2023

Are you there God? It’s me Margaret- Theaters       https://youtu.be/LzRzojHC3iE

ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT’S ME, MARGARET  11-year-old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) is uprooted from her life in New York City for the suburbs of New Jersey, going through the messy and tumultuous throes of puberty with new friends in a new school. She relies on her mother, Barbara (Rachel McAdams), who is also struggling to adjust to life outside the big city, and her adoring grandmother, Sylvia (Kathy Bates), who isn’t happy they moved away and likes to remind them every chance she gets.

 

Sisu- Theaters                              https://youtu.be/d2k4QAItiSA

SISU During the last desperate days of WWII, a solitary prospector (Jorma Tommila) crosses paths with Nazis on a scorched-earth retreat in northern Finland.  When the Nazis steal his gold, they quickly discover that they have just tangled with no ordinary miner.  While there is no direct translation for the Finnish word “sisu”, this legendary ex-commando will embody what sisu means: a white-knuckled form of courage and unimaginable determination in the face of overwhelming odds.  And no matter what the Nazis throw at him, the one-man death squad will go to outrageous lengths to get his gold back – even if it means killing every last Nazi in his path.

MAY 2023

May 4, 2023

Queen Charlotte- Netflix               https://youtu.be/oLtnNw0KT78

QUEEN CHARLOTTE Centered on Queen Charlotte’s rise to prominence and power, this Bridgerton-verse prequel tells the story of how the young Queen’s marriage to King George sparked both a great love story and a societal shift, creating the world of the Ton inherited by the characters in Bridgerton.

May 5, 2023

Wild Life- Select Theaters   https://youtu.be/yJL-OAPBDa8

WILD LIFE spotlights former Patagonia CEO and president and co-founder of Tompkins Conservation, Kristine Tompkins, on an epic, decades-spanning love story as wild as the landscapes she has dedicated her life to protecting. After falling in love in midlife, Kris and outdoorsman and entrepreneur Doug Tompkins left behind the world of the massively successful outdoor brands they’d helped pioneer — Patagonia, The North Face and Esprit — and turned their attention to a visionary effort to create National Parks throughout Chile and Argentina. WILD LIFE chronicles their journey to effect the largest private land donation in history.

 

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3- Theaters  https://youtu.be/u3V5KDHRQvk

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAZY VOL. 3  Still reeling from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill rallies his team to defend the universe and one of their own – a mission that could mean the end of the Guardians if not successful.

 

May 9, 2023

Children of the  Corn- Blu-ray, DVD

CHILDREN OF THE CORN twelve-year-old Eden, possessed by a spirit in a dying cornfield, recruits the other children in her small town to rise up and take control. Tired of having to pay the price for their parents’ mistakes, Eden leads the kids on a bloody rampage, killing the adults and anyone who opposes her. With all the adults jailed or dead, it comes down to one high schooler who won’t go along with the plan and becomes the town’s only hope of survival.

May 12, 2023

Still- AppleTV+                                                                      https://youtu.be/yHgMSR4F1Ak

STILL The film, which incorporates documentary, archival and scripted elements, recounts actor Michael J. Fox’s extraordinary story in his own words — the improbable tale of an undersized kid from a Canadian army base who rose to the heights of stardom in 1980s Hollywood. The account of Fox’s public life, full of nostalgic thrills and cinematic gloss, unspools alongside his never-before-seen private journey, including the years that followed his diagnosis, at twenty-nine, with Parkinson’s disease. Intimate and honest, and produced with unprecedented access to Fox and his family, the film chronicles Fox’s personal and professional triumphs and travails, and explores what happens when an incurable optimist confronts an incurable disease. With a mix of adventure and romance, comedy and drama, watching the film feels like… well, like a Michael J. Fox movie.

May 19, 2023

Fast X- Theaters                      https://youtu.be/yyvwReEYUNQ

FAST X Over many missions and against impossible odds, Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his family have outsmarted, out-nerved and outdriven every foe in their path. Now, they confront the most lethal opponent they’ve ever faced: A terrifying threat emerging from the shadows of the past who’s fueled by blood revenge, and who is determined to shatter this family and destroy everything—and everyone—that Dom loves, forever.

May 30, 2023

You Hurt My Feelings- Theaters            https://youtu.be/20GWk5cWPBs

YOU HURT MY FEELINGS A novelist’s longstanding marriage is suddenly upended when she overhears her husband giving his honest reaction to her latest book. Stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus

 

Mojave Diamonds- VOD                    https://youtu.be/QZ_fwgBQ7u0

MOJAVE DIAMONDS in this intense action-thriller. Donald Cerrone plays Roy, a fighter who runs afoul of the Vegas mob and must run a $50 million shipment of diamonds to Mexico. He brings his G.l. brother Danny, but the shipment is stolen by a rival gang, and brother Joe’s family is abducted as punishment. Now the three siblings must join forces to penetrate the mob compound and rescue their loved ones — no matter how many lives it costs.

JUNE 2023

June 9, 2023

Strays- Theaters                      https://youtu.be/BzwOLKTbCUw

STRAYS When Reggie (Will Ferrell), a naïve, relentlessly optimistic Border Terrier, is abandoned on the mean city streets by his lowlife owner, Doug (Will Forte; The Last Man on Earth, Nebraska), Reggie is certain that his beloved owner would never leave him on purpose. But once Reggie falls in with a fast-talking, foul-mouthed Boston Terrier named Bug (Oscar® winner Jamie Foxx), a stray who loves his freedom and believes that owners are for suckers, Reggie finally realizes he was in a toxic relationship and begins to see Doug for the heartless sleazeball that he is.

JULY 2023

July 7, 2023

Joy Ride- Theaters      https://youtu.be/jyI-AM5VXDo (RED BAND)

JOY RIDE  The hilarious and unapologetically explicit story of identity and self-discovery centers on four unlikely friends who embark on a once-in-a-lifetime international adventure. When Audrey’s (Ashley Park) business trip to Asia goes sideways, she enlists the aid of Lolo (Sherry Cola), her irreverent, childhood best friend who also happens to be a hot mess; Kat (Stephanie Hsu), her college friend turned Chinese soap star; and Deadeye (Sabrina Wu), Lolo’s eccentric cousin. Their no-holds-barred, epic experience becomes a journey of bonding, friendship, belonging, and wild debauchery that reveals the universal truth of what it means to know and love who you are.

 

July 21, 2023

Barbie- Theaters                          https://youtu.be/XWMAVkiz_gk

BARBIE  For over 62 years, Barbie has led girls on a path to self-discovery and helped them to imagine the possibilities. After over 180 inspirational careers, Barbie—along with her friends and family—continues to inspire and encourage the next generation of girls that they can be anything… YouTube

 

AUGUST 2023

August 4, 2023

Turtles Mutant Mayhem- Theaters                    https://youtu.be/ooZdaF2zMlM  

Teenage Mutant Ninja TURTLES MUTANT MAYHEM After years of being sheltered from the human world, the Turtle brothers set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers through heroic acts. Their new friend April O’Neil helps them take on a mysterious crime syndicate, but they soon get in over their heads when an army of mutants is unleashed upon them.

SEPTEMBER 2023

September 22, 2023

Next Goal Wins- Theaters          https://youtu.be/0NQ4rGmhOFA 

NEXT GOAL WINS follows the American Samoa soccer team, infamous for their brutal 31-0 FIFA loss in 2001. With the World Cup Qualifiers approaching, the team hires down-on-his-luck, maverick coach Thomas Rongen (Michael Fassbender) hoping he will turn the world’s worst soccer team around in this heartfelt underdog comedy.

OCTOBER 2023

October 13, 2023

Ordinary Angels- Theaters 

ORDINARY ANGELS Based on a remarkable true story, ORDINARY ANGELS centers on Sharon Steves (Hilary Swank), a fierce but struggling hairdresser in small-town Kentucky who discovers a renewed sense of purpose when she meets Ed Schmitt (Alan Ritchson), a widower working hard to make ends meet for his two daughters. With his youngest daughter waiting for a liver transplant, Sharon sets her mind to helping the family and will move mountains to do it. What unfolds is the inspiring tale of faith, everyday miracles, and ordinary angels.

Writer, critic, film editor John Delia, Sr. has been on all sides of the movie business from publications to film making. He has worked as a film critic with ACED Magazine for more than 20 years and other publications for a total of 40 years. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Florida. John is a member of the Southeastern Film Critics Association and Critics Association of Central Florida Send John a message at jdelia@acedmagazine.com