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

OCTOBER 2022

October 1, 2022

Two Witches- Arrow (Arrow Video)                https://youtu.be/-VXQPfgH_uw

TWO WITCHES Expectant young mother Sarah is convinced she has been given the evil eye from a mysterious blank-eyed old hag while she is dining with her bullish and insensitive partner Simon. When the couple go to visit his new-agey friends Dustin and Melissa, dark forces are unleashed after an ill-advised attempt at consulting a Ouija board to allay her fears. Meanwhile, tensions grow between grad school student Rachel and her new roommate Masha after a violent incident involving a man that the strange and impulsive young woman has brought home.

October 4, 2022

Sextortion: The Hidden Pandemic – VOD      https://youtu.be/nmb9OEo_UvU

SEXTORTION: THE HIDDEN PANDEMIC  By interviewing survivors and their parents, this true crime piece exposes this fastest growing crime against children, the tactics of online predators, and the voices of parents and law enforcement poised to stop online child exploitation in its tracks. It’s the hardest documentary I have ever made. The extremely disturbing subject matter, combined with the challenges of filming during the pandemic made making this film almost an impossible task. The stories of survivors have opened my eyes to the severity and cruelty of this crime, especially the psychological long-term effects on the children and their futures. It is my hope that in the same way, the eyes of the viewers will be opened – and awareness, education and civil action will become the result of this film. states director Maria Peek.

A Shot in the Dark- VOD, Digital                  https://youtu.be/EB1mvzDEpaM

A SHOT IN THE DARK Two years ago, William Langston made a mistake that would affect the course of his life. Now, with a killer loose in his hometown and his circle of friends falling away one at a time, William faces his greatest fears as well as his own mortality.

October 6, 2022

Deadstream- Streaming on Shudder        https://youtu.be/6NGnOyNhQ5w

DEADSTREAM follows a disgraced internet personality who attempts to win back his followers by livestreaming one night alone in a haunted house. But when he accidentally pisses off a vengeful spirit, his big comeback event becomes a real-time fight for his life.

 

Bling Empire S3- Netflix                    https://youtu.be/LjK8PWI_4R4

BLING EMPIRE Season 3 The drama (and laughter!) picks up right where we last left LA’s fabulous & (mostly) wealthy Bling-ers…with Anna receiving a shocking visit from someone from the past. Kane books a major fashion campaign and surprisingly starts a whole new career. Christine takes Kevin to Paris Fashion Week and helps him rekindle an old romance. Is Kim relieved or jealous? Meanwhile, nearly everyone gets pulled even deeper into the feud between Christine and Anna- how can they bring peace?

October 7, 2022

 

Ask Me To Dance- Theaters                https://youtu.be/MtWgK4xjc6A

ASK ME TO DANCE On a starry night, Jack and Jill separately meet a fortune teller who predicts they will meet the love of their life before the end of the year, which happens to be only five days away. The countdown begins, and both Jack and Jill go on a series of horrible and hilarious dates, each worse than the next. With a string of missed encounters and New Year’s Eve approaching, will the prophecy come true? Are these swing dance obsessed singles destined to meet and fall in love?

 

The Visitor- Digital, VOD, EPIX                    https://youtu.be/QuNAnj3x4f8

THE VISITOR When Robert and his wife Maia move to her childhood home, he discovers an old portrait of his likeness in the attic – a man referred to only as ‘The Visitor’. Soon he finds himself descending down a frightening rabbit hole in an attempt to discover the true identity of his mysterious doppelgänger, only to realize that every family has its own terrifying secrets.

 

Triangle of Sadness- Theaters                      https://youtu.be/VDvfFIZQIuQ

TRIANGLE OF SADNESS  Models Carl and Yaya are navigating the world of fashion while exploring the boundaries of their relationship. The couple are invited for a luxury cruise with a rogues’ gallery of super-rich passengers, a Russian oligarch, British arms dealers and an idiosyncratic, alcoholic, Marx-quoting captain. At first, all appears Instagrammable. But a storm is brewing, and heavy seasickness hits the passengers during the seven-course captain’s dinner. The cruise ends catastrophically. Carl and Yaya find themselves marooned on a desert island with a group of billionaires and one of the ship’s cleaners. Hierarchy is suddenly flipped upside down, as the housekeeper is the the only one who knows how to fish.

MK Ultra- Theaters, VOD            https://youtu.be/g6j1X6-nA_I

MK ULTRA a brilliant psychiatrist unknowingly becomes entangled with a dangerous government entity. Set during the true and unconscionable CIA drug experimentations of the early 1960s, Ford Strauss finds his professional and ethical boundaries tested as he is recruited to run a subsect of the program in a rural Mississippi Mental Hospital. Under Project MK Ultra, the CIA ran an illegal human experimentation program intended to develop procedures and identify drugs such as LSD that could be used in interrogations to weaken individuals and force confessions through brainwashing and psychological torture.

The Redeem Team- Netflix

THE REDEEM TEAM Using unprecedented Olympic footage and behind-the-scenes material, The Redeem Team tells the story of the US Olympic Men’s Basketball Team’s quest for gold at the Olympic Games Beijing 2008 following the previous team’s shocking performance four years earlier in Athens. The documentary offers a fascinating portrait of team building and features insightful interviews with athletes and coaches from Dwyane Wade and LeBron James to Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski, who reflect on how The Redeem Team set a new standard for American basketball.

Catherine Called Birdy- Prime Video

CATHERINE CALLED BIRDY The year? 1290. In the Medieval English village of Stonebridge, Lady Catherine (known as Birdy) is the youngest child of Lord Rollo and the Lady Aislinn. Her playground is Stonebridge Manor, a house that, like the family, has seen better days. Financially destitute and utterly greedy, Rollo sees his daughter as his path out of financial ruin by marrying her off to a wealthy man for money and land. But Birdy, like all the great teen heroines, is spirited, clever and adventurous –and ready to put off any suitor that comes in increasingly ingenious ways. Her imagination, defiance and deep belief in her own right to independence put her on a collision course with her parents. When the most vile suitor of all arrives, they are presented with the ultimate test of love for their daughter

Project Legion-   Theaters                                https://youtu.be/9u7XIuyQwe0

PROJECT LEGION Feral creatures that prey on humans have descended upon the city. A furious fight for survival begins as the outside world descends into chaos and a former Marine (UFC superstar Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone), barricaded inside his apartment, prepares to come out fighting.  Project Legion is a heart-pounding action/thriller.

 

The Mole- Netflix                  https://youtu.be/IZdjKKrMmaw 

THE MOLE is a high-stakes competition series and in this reimagined version, twelve players work together in challenges to add money to a pot that only one of them will win at the end. Among the players is one person who has secretly been designated “the Mole” and tasked with sabotaging the group’s money-making efforts. In the end, one player will outlast their competition and expose the Mole to win the prize pot.

 

The Midnight Club- Netflix                https://youtu.be/X3cCROeOQLQ

THE MIDNIGHT CLUB At a hospice with a mysterious history, the eight members of the Midnight Club meet each night at midnight to tell sinister stories – and to look for signs of the supernatural from the beyond.

 

 

Amsterdam- Theaters                https://youtu.be/GLs2xxM0e78 

AMSTERDAM  Set in the ’30s, it follows three friends who witness a murder, become suspects themselves, and uncover one of the most outrageous plots in American history.A fascinating and richly intricate tale that brilliantly weaves historical fact with fiction for a timely, cinematic experience,

 

 

The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry- Theaters          https://youtu.be/SqhHtZncOPI

THE STORIED LIFE OF A.J. FIKRY bookstore owner A.J. Fikry’s (Kunal Nayyar) life is not turning out as he expected as he struggles both emotionally and financially. After his wife’s tragic death, he feels lost and left behind in the rapidly evolving world of today. As he tries to keep his store afloat, he begins to drink his sorrows away ultimately hitting rock bottom when his most prized possession, a series of Edgar Allen Poe poems, are stolen. But when a mysterious package appears at the bookstore, the unexpected arrival gives Fikry a new lease on life, and love, that are greater than he ever imagined

October 8, 2022

Kingslayer- Digital, VOD, Blu-ray                https://youtu.be/z5PxQVi9SfA

KINGSLAYER With his kingdom on the brink of chaos, Richard the Lionheart must decide whether to fight for his crown … or for his love for a commoner. Days away from his coronation, a secret meeting with the woman he loves turns into a life-or-death fight for survival for the future King of England. Ambushed by hired mercenaries, and with the identity of the man who ordered his murder a mystery, Richard is left with no allies he can trust. As civil war looms, the young prince is forced to face not only his enemies but the harsh responsibilities of leadership.

October 11, 2022

Wire Room- DVD, Blu=ray              https://youtu.be/gUTjfOkVu7E

WIRE ROOM Action legend Bruce Willis comes out with guns blazing as Shane Mueller, a Homeland Security agent who runs the Wire Room, a high-tech command center surveilling the most dangerous criminals. New recruit Justin Rosa (Kevin Dillon, “Entourage”) must monitor arms-smuggling cartel member Eddie Flynn — and keep him alive at all costs. When a SWAT team descends on Flynn’s home, Rosa breaks protocol and contacts the gangster directly to save his life. As gunmen break into the Wire Room and chaos erupts, Mueller and Rosa make a final, desperate stand against the corrupt agents and officials who seek to destroy evidence and kill them both.

 

Guardians of Time- DVD, VOD, Digital                    https://youtu.be/ImYCDP06a3w

GUARDIANS OF TIME What if you entered a world full of magic and mystery — but couldn’t get back home? When Sybil, her kid sister Alex, and two cousins discover a magical book in the family manor, it opens a hidden door into the forest of Keoherus. As the powerful Warriors Four, the girls must now locate secret temples and solve intricate puzzles to gather crystals that will allow them to control time. But when Alex is captured by an evil force, they must rescue her and find a way home — or stay trapped in Keoherus forever.

Ghoster- VOD, Digital, DVD                  https://youtu.be/zBMH5Yr3FDM

GHOSTER Enter an enchanted, ghostly world with this captivating family adventure. Elizabeth and her father inherit a nearby estate — but find it haunted by a kindly young phantom named Ghoster. He begs for Elizabeth’s help undoing an ancient dragon’s curse that has trapped him in the manor. Joined by the caretaker’s handsome son Mateo, they must enter a magical painting and solve dangerous puzzles to undo the hex and free the trapped souls of Ghoster’s ancestors. It’s so much fun, it’s almost scary!

Kratt- Digital HD, VOD            https://youtu.be/xP_bSM61g4E

KRATT Children are left at Grandma’s without smartphones. Real life seems boring, working feels hard. Luckily they find instructions for Kratt – a magical creature from old Estonian mythology who will do whatever its master says. All they have to do now is buy a soul from the Devil! Life stops being boring in a bloody way.

October 14, 2022

HALLOWEEN ENDS- Theaters, Peacock                https://youtu.be/i_mAWKyfj6c

HALLOWEEN ENDS Four years after the events of last year’s Halloween Kills, Laurie is living with her granddaughter Allyson (Andi Matichak) and is finishing writing her memoir. Michael Myers hasn’t been seen since. Laurie, after allowing the specter of Michael to determine and drive her reality for decades, has decided to liberate herself from fear and rage and embrace life. But when a young man, Corey Cunningham (Rohan Campbell; The Hardy Boys, Virgin River), is accused of killing a boy he was babysitting, it ignites a cascade of violence and terror that will force Laurie to finally confront the evil she can’t control, once and for all.

Summit Fever- Theaters, Digital, VOD        https://youtu.be/yU2uKgHbgB8

SUMMIT FEVER is an the adrenaline-fueled thrill-ride where an ambitious mountain expedition becomes a breathtaking struggle for survival. A daring dream to scale the world’s most challenging trio of mountains soon turns into a terrifying nightmare for a group of friends when a deadly storm traps the climbers near the summit and cuts off all hope of rescue. With the odds stacked against them, the friends are forced to trust each other to save themselves by any means necessary.

The Same Storm- Theaters 

THE SAME STORM Filmed during the COVID-19 pandemic using cell phones and laptops, The Same Storm invites viewers into the lives of twenty-four characters as they navigate the spring and summer of 2020. With lockdowns, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the looming 2020 election as key backdrops, the film explores the importance of human connection, family, and love during a time when all of that seemed out of reach.

The Accused- Theaters, VOD                              

THE ACCUSED Elly (Sarah Grey) is asked by a family friend (Mena Suvari) to spend a few days looking after an elderly woman (Meg Foster) living in a remote cabin. She readily agrees thinking a short trip to the woods will be a nice escape. The cabin turns out to be anything but relaxing as Elly begins hallucinating in ways that blur reality with her dreams. As the visions take over, Elly realizes that she was lured there by a demonic presence hiding inside of the woman just waiting to break free.

 

Summit Fever- Theaters, Digital, VOD     https://youtu.be/yU2uKgHbgB8

SUMMIT FEVER A daring dream to scale the world’s most challenging trio of mountains soon turns into a terrifying nightmare for a group of friends when a deadly storm traps the climbers near the summit and cuts off all hope of rescue. With the odds stacked against them, the friends are forced to trust each other to save themselves by any means necessary.

The Accursed- Theaters, VOD

THE ACCURSED Elly (Sarah Grey) is asked by a family friend (Mena Suvari) to spend a few days looking after an elderly woman (Meg Foster) living in a remote cabin. She readily agrees thinking a short trip to the woods will be a nice escape. The cabin turns out to be anything but relaxing as Elly begins hallucinating in ways that blur reality with her dreams. As the visions take over, Elly realizes that she was lured there by a demonic presence hiding inside of the woman just waiting to break free.

October 18, 2022

The Good House- VOD            https://youtu.be/xHMH3phhsOk

THE GOOD HOUSE Sigourney Weaver delivers a stellar performance as Hildy Good, a realtor in an idyllic New England town, whose wickedly funny tongue and seeming success mask her life’s one dark truth: She enjoys her wine a bit too much. But Hildy’s good at keeping it together – until, that is, a rekindled romance with high school flame Frank Getchell (Kevin Kline) sets in motion a chain of events that forces a decades-in-the-making confrontation with Hildy’s buried past. Based on the best-selling novel, The Good House is a multifaceted portrait of a proud, resilient woman who wouldn’t think of asking for help…and whose life won’t change until she does.

Orphan: First Kill- Blu-ray/DVD      https://youtu.be/_uX6of3vBu0

ORPHAN: FIRST KILL Esther’s terrifying saga continues in this thrilling prequel to the original and shocking horror hit, Orphan.  After orchestrating a brilliant escape from an Estonian psychiatric facility, Esther travels to America by impersonating the missing daughter of a wealthy family. Yet, an unexpected twist arises that pits her against a mother who will protect her family from the murderous “child” at any cost.

Bitcon-DVD, Digital                            https://vimeo.com/746950174

BITCON Lew Harbour (Emmy® Award winner Jeremy Davies) has a good problem for a bad person. He just received the biggest score of his life and needs to hide the money ASAP. Enter reformed criminal and current Bitcoin miner, Ty Adams (Noah Anderson). Ty initially refuses his offer to launder the money, but Lew’s guarded girlfriend Jess (Ella Ma) engineers the situation to get him on board. When the hard drive containing the keys to the $800k in Bitcoin goes missing, Lew and his deadly partner (Bruce Bohne) suspect Ty of double-crossing them. As the value of Bitcoin skyrockets, the pressure is on, forcing Ty to turn to a network of thieves (Tom Cavanagh) and dirty cops (Frank Whaley) in order to get out alive.

Moment of Contact- Digital                              https://youtu.be/pE7hVSlk7Zw

MOMENT OF CONTACT  is an exploration of extraterrestrial encounters centered on a series of events in 1996 when citizens of Varginha, Brazil, reported seeing a UFO crash and one or more strange creatures. Several locals, including a group of girls ranging in age from 14-21, had a close encounter with a being described as about 4 feet tall, with brown oily skin, a large head and huge red eyes. The town of Varginha was cordoned off by military and emergency response teams and two creatures were captured. Local military policeman Marco Cherese died under mysterious circumstances after allegedly handling one of the creatures. James Fox’s documentary features interviews with key eyewitnesses, experts and officials, including nuclear physicist and professional ufologist Stanton Friedman, Brazilian Air Force General Jose Carlos Pereira and Brazilian ufologist Ademar Jose Gevaerd.

Three Wishers for Cinderella- Blu-ray, DVD, Digital, VOD              https://youtu.be/M8DUMUWWenY

THREE WISHES FOR CINDERELLA Since her father’s death, the kind-hearted but also courageous Cinderella lives with her cruel stepmother and spoiled stepsister, Dora, who treat her like a servant in her own house. During one of her escapes to the forest, Cinderella prevents a couple of men from hunting, amongst them, the handsome prince of the kingdom. They immediately feel attracted to each other, but he is expected to find a suitable bride at the next royal ball, which Cinderella is now allowed to attend. Equipped with a great deal of courage and empowered by her three magical acorns, she decides to stand up for herself and determine her own fate. Is she able to break free from her stepmother’s tyranny and find true love?

The Loneliest Boy in the World- VOD           https://youtu.be/zBhGbSrixtE

THE LONELIEST BOY IN THE WORLD  is billed as a modern fairytale—except with zombies. When the sheltered and un-socialized Oliver is tasked with making new friends after the sudden and devastating death of his mother, he discovers that his newly acquired friends have mysteriously come to life overnight, launching them all into a series of misadventures as they try to keep their secret safe from neighbors, classmates and social workers alike.

 

Mama’s Boy- HBO                                https://youtu.be/zjyriaXll4I

MAMA’S BOY centers around the upbringing of the Academy Award^®-winning screenwriter of “Milk,” Dustin Lance Black. Traveling back to the places where he grew up, Black explores his childhood roots, gay identity and close relationship with his mother, who overcame childhood polio, abusive marriages and Mormon dogma, while becoming Black’s emotional rock and ultimately, the inspiration for his activism. With a wealth of personal photographs and candid memories from Black’s family, colleagues, and friends, MAMA’S BOY embraces the personal to tell a universally hopeful tale of resilience and reconciliation through the power of love and shared stories.

October 19, 2022

Love Is Blind: S3- Netflix                      https://youtu.be/CLgdOu5VeFk

LOVE IS BLIND S3 Singles who want to be loved for who they are have signed up for a less conventional approach to modern dating in Dallas, and will choose someone to marry without ever meeting them. Over several weeks, the newly engaged couples will move in together, plan their wedding and find out if their physical connection matches their strong emotional bond developed in the Pods. When their wedding day arrives, will real-world realities and external factors push them apart, or will they marry the person they fell blindly in love with? Hosted by Nick and Vanessa Lachey, this addictive twelve-episode series will uncover whether looks, race or age do matter, or if love really is blind.

October 20, 2022

Hunting the Essex Lorry Killers- Topic                      https://youtu.be/bW2lcm-KdtQ

HUNTING THE ESSEX LORRY KILLERS It started with a 999 call from a lorry driver in an industrial estate in Essex and ended in one of the UK’s biggest-ever police investigations into the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants in October of 2019. Spanning Britain, Europe and Vietnam, the film shows how detectives cracked open a multimillion-pound international people smuggling ring with its roots in a seemingly innocuous haulage business in the heart of Northern Ireland. With exclusive access to Essex Police, their officers and the evidence, this film reveals how detectives painstakingly pieced together a complex web of evidence, including the extraordinary role of a witness known only as “Witness X”, whose evidence helped bring down the gang.

October 21, 2022

Black Adam-  Theaters 

BLACK ADAM is a DC Comics anti-hero from Kahndaq who was imprisoned for 5,000 years. He will become the archenemy of the superhero Shazam, and shares his powers from the ancient wizard of the same name. – Wikipedia

 

 

 

The Fire that Took Her- Theaters          https://youtu.be/D55XVKGXDNM

THE FIRE THAT TOOK HER In this Documentary mother-of-two, Judy Malinowski, was doused in gasoline and set on fire by her crazed ex-boyfriend. She would go on to set new legal precedent, becoming the first woman to testify at the trial for her own murder. THE FIRE THAT TOOK HER goes inside her landmark case to ask a timely question: How much must women suffer in order to be believed?

 

Argentina- Prime Video                            https://youtu.be/cDVL9hWURcU

ARGENTINA inspired by the true story of Julio Strassera, Luis Moreno Ocampo, and their young legal team of unlikely heroes in their David-vs-Goliath battle, in which, under constant threat, they dared to prosecute Argentina’s bloodiest military dictatorship against all odds and in a race against time to bring justice to the victims of the Military Junta.

 

My Policeman- Theaters                        https://youtu.be/BKwrjcANM6M

MY POLICEMAN A tale of forbidden romance and changing social conventions, My Policeman follows the relationships between three people—policeman Tom (Harry Styles/Linus Roache), teacher Marion (Emma Corrin/Gina McKee) and museum curator Patrick (David Dawson/Rupert Everett)—and their emotional journey spanning decades.

 

Black Lodge- Streaming              https://youtu.be/0Psa31HVuFw

BLACK LODGE Drawing on the disturbing and complicated mythologies of the surrealist writer William S. Burroughs (Naked Lunch), Black Lodge uses dance, industrial rock, classical string quartet, and opera to take viewers through a Lynchian psychological escape room. Set in a nightmarish Bardo, a place between death and rebirth, a tormented writer faces down demons of his own making. Forced to confront the darkest moment in his life, he mines fractured and repressed memories for a way out. A woman is at the center of all the writer’s afterlife encounters. She is the subject of his life’s greatest regret, and she materializes everywhere in this Otherworld. The writer cannot detach any thoughts of his life from her.

The Peripheral- Prime Video                https://youtu.be/RSaWHbCSmRI

THE PERIPHERAL Flynne Fisher lives in the rural American South, working at the local 3D printing shop, while earning much needed extra money playing VR games for rich people.  One night she dons a headset and finds herself in futuristic London—a sleek and mysterious world, alluringly different from her own hardscrabble existence. But this isn’t like any game she’s ever played before:  Flynne begins to realize it isn’t virtual reality… it’s real.  Someone in London, seventy years in the future, has found a way to open a door to Flynne’s world.  And as utterly beguiling as London is… it’s also dangerous.  As Flynne searches to discover who has connected their worlds, and for what purpose, her presence here sets dangerous forces into motion…forces intent on destroying Flynne and her family in her own world.

Banshees of Inisherin- Theaters                  https://youtu.be/uRu3zLOJN2c

BANSHEES OF INISHERIN  Set on a remote island off the west coast of Ireland, THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN follows lifelong friends Pádraic (Colin Farrell) and Colm (Brendan Gleeson), who find themselves at an impasse when Colm unexpectedly puts an end to their friendship. A stunned Pádraic, aided by his sister Siobhán (Kerry Condon) and troubled young islander Dominic (Barry Keoghan), endeavours to repair the relationship, refusing to take no for an answer. But Pádraic’s repeated efforts only strengthen his former friend’s resolve and when Colm delivers a desperate ultimatum, events swiftly escalate, with shocking consequences.

Dangerous Game- Theaters, Digital                      https://youtu.be/6303iTtM-mk

DANGEROUS GAME In this nail-bitingly suspenseful thriller it’s filled with twists and turns. A family reunion at a remote mansion takes a lethal turn when they are trapped inside and forced to play a deadly survival game where only one will make it out alive.

American Murderer- Theaters                    https://youtu.be/K14rwyu9HWU

AMERICAN MURDERER Based on a true story, this riveting thriller follows Jason Derek Brown (Tom Pelphrey), a charismatic con man bankrolling his extravagant lifestyle through a series of scams. On Brown’s trail: Lance Leising (Ryan Phillippe), a dogged FBI special agent determined to put Brown behind bars. When Brown’s funds run low and his past catches up with him, he plots his most elaborate scheme yet, pitting himself against Leising in a deadly game of cat and mouse — and becoming the most unlikely and elusive fugitive on the FBI’s most-wanted list.

Eternal Spring- Theaters                  https://youtu.be/-mnYAWosCvo

ETERANL SPRING retraces a heart-pounding heist. It’s an extraordinary real life event of the takeover of a Chinese TV station on its 20th anniversary. It brings to life an unprecedented story of defiance, harrowing eyewitness accounts of persecution, and an exhilarating tale of determination to speak up for political and religious freedoms. When we stand against injustice and speak up no matter the cost, we will affect the change we want to see in the world.

Ticket to Paradise- Theaters            https://youtu.be/hkP4tVTdsz8

TICKET TO PARADISE A divorced couple teams up and travels to Bali to stop their daughter from making the same mistake they think they made 25 years ago.

Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power          https://youtu.be/8iuxFubOWBs

BRAINWASHED In this eye-opening documentary, celebrated independent filmmaker Nina Menkes explores the sexual politics of cinematic shot design. Using clips from hundreds of movies we all know and love – from METROPOLIS to VERTIGO to PHANTOM THREAD – Menkes convincingly makes the argument that shot design is gendered. BRAINWASHED: SEX-CAMERA-POWER illuminates the patriarchal narrative codes that hide within supposedly “classic” set-ups and camera angles, and demonstrates how women are frequently displayed as objects for the use, support, and pleasure of male subjects. Building on the essential work of Laura Mulvey and other feminist writers, Menkes shows how these not-so-subtle embedded messages affect and intersect with the twin epidemics of sexual abuse and assault, as well as employment discrimination against women, especially in the film industry. The film features interviews with an all-star cast of women and non-binary industry professionals including Julie Dash, Penelope Spheeris, Charlyne Yi, Joey Soloway, Catherine Hardwicke, Eliza Hittman, and Rosanna Arquette. The result is an electrifying call-to-action that will fundamentally change the way you see, and watch, movies.

October 25, 2022

Nope- 4K UHD Blu-ray, DVD      https://youtu.be/svkuB5r4kS0

NOPE Following their father’s shocking death, Hollywood animal wrangler OJ (Kaluuya) and his sister Emerald (Palmer) begin observing unexplained phenomena on their vast Southern California ranch that leads them down an obsessive rabbit hole as they plot attempts to capture the mystery on camera. Along with a former child star turned family theme park ringmaster (Yeun) who neighbors the siblings, the pair’s efforts to chase the spectacle soon bring terrifying consequences and unimaginable horror. The result is a complex social thriller that unpacks the seeds of violence, risk and opportunism that are inseparable from the romanticized history of the American West … and from show business itself.

Medusa- DVD, Blu-ray                   https://youtu.be/Nk1J-Xnohqw

MEDUSA Mari and her friends broadcast their spiritual devotion through pastel pinks and catchy evangelical songs, but underneath it all they harbor a deep rage. By day, they hide behind their manicured façade, and by night they form a vigilante girl gang, prowling the streets in search of sinners. After an attack goes wrong, Mari’s view of community, religion, and her peers begins to shift

 

Lost Illusions- DVD, Blu-ray              https://youtu.be/6ltI1Zuar_g

LOST ILLUSIONS An aspiring poet joins a cynical team of journalists in 19th century Paris. When he agrees to write rave reviews for bribes, achieving material success at the expense of his conscience, he soon discovers that the written word can be an instrument of both beauty and deceit in this sumptuous adaptation of Honoré de Balzac’s Lost Illusions.

 

Grand Jete- VOD

GRAND JETE Nadja (Sarah Nevada Grether) is an aspiring ballerina with the scars to prove it. A masochistic pursuit at her dream career has left her body battered, a map of the tumultuous torture dancers withstand on a daily basis. Working now as a dancing instructor for children, rather than as the dancer she always wanted to be, she decides to visit the adult son she has been estranged from since he was a child.

The Guest Room- Digital, VOD                  https://youtu.be/-RMuQJLzJr0

THE GUEST ROOM The morning Stella decides to take her own life, a stranger knocks at her door claiming the guest room he booked for the night. Surprised but charmed by this man who seems to know her very well, Stella decides to let him in. But when Sandro, the man who broke Stella’s heart, joins them at home, this odd situation turns immediately into chaos: Giulio, the stranger, starts unveiling all the secrets of the couple and of the house.

Purple Beatz- Digital, VOD              https://youtu.be/hQ3MfWKfeJ0

PURPLE BEATZ Sarah Jane is an aspiring signer-songwriter who moves to London to pursue her music career. There, she meets two industry professionals who take her down a dark path, from which it would be difficult to return

Love in Kilnerry- iTunes, Amazon, Google, VUDU      https://youtu.be/1atkOvzQE_8

LOVE IN KILNERRY is about the residents of a small remote town who panic when the EPA announces mandatory changes to their chemical plant could cause a dramatic increase to their libido. The sheriff, played by Daniel Keith, tries to maintain order and decency but mayhem ensues.

Barbarian- Digital

BARBARIAN Traveling to Detroit for a job interview, a young woman books a rental home. But when she arrives late at night, she discovers that the house is double booked and a strange man is already staying there. Against her better judgement, she decides to spend the evening, but soon discovers that there’s a lot more to fear than just an unexpected house guest.

October 28, 2022

All Quiet on the Western Front- Netflix        https://youtu.be/hf8EYbVxtCY

ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT  tells the gripping story of a young German soldier on the Western Front of World War I. Paul and his comrades experience first-hand how the initial euphoria of war turns into desperation and fear as they fight for their lives, and each other, in the trenches. The film from director Edward Berger is based on the world renowned bestseller of the same name by Erich Maria Remarque.

 

Prey for the Devil- Theaters              https://youtu.be/u_jJiZ2oZgs

PREY FOR THE DEVIL On this spiritual battlefield, an unlikely warrior rises: a young nun, Sister Ann (Jacqueline Byers). Although nuns are forbidden to perform exorcisms, a professor (Colin Salmon) recognizes Sister Ann’s gifts and agrees to train her. Thrust onto the spiritual frontline with fellow student Father Dante (Christian Navarro), Sister Ann finds herself in a battle for the soul of a young girl (who Sister Ann believes is possessed by the same demon that tormented her own mother years ago), and soon realizes the Devil has her right where he wants her….and it wants in

 

The Liar- Theaters, on Demand, Digital              https://youtu.be/ebjFxaZfrQw

THE LIAR Royal Air Force pilot Lt. Kate Sinclair (Charlotte Kirk) is shot down over Afghanistan and finds refuge in an abandoned underground bunker where deadly man-made biological weapons – half human, half alien – are awakened.

Run Sweetheart Run- Prime Video

RUN SWEETHEART RUN After what begins as dinner with a client, a single mom (Ella Balinska) finds herself hunted by a monstrous and seemingly unstoppable assailant (Pilou Asbæk) in this terrifying dark thriller.

American Murderer- VOD, Digital          https://youtu.be/K14rwyu9HWU

AMERICAN MURDERER Based on a true story, this riveting thriller follows Jason Derek Brown (Tom Pelphrey), a charismatic con man bankrolling his extravagant lifestyle through a series of scams. On Brown’s trail: Lance Leising (Ryan Phillippe), a dogged FBI special agent determined to put Brown behind bars. When Brown’s funds run low and his past catches up with him, he plots his most elaborate scheme yet, pitting himself against Leising in a deadly game of cat and mouse — and becoming the most unlikely and elusive fugitive on the FBI’s most-wanted list.

A Chance Encounter- Select Theaters, VOD      https://youtu.be/vlhfS-QbDdY

A CHANCE ENCOUNTER Two Americans, one an aspiring poet and the other an established folk musician, cross paths in the scenic, coastal town of Taormina, Sicily. Their instant chemistry sparks collaboration, leading to an unexpected, weeklong writer’s retreat at a beautiful villa in the Sicilian countryside. As they immerse themselves in the local culture, they challenge each other to express their thorniest secrets, growing closer all the while.

The Ambush- Select Theaters

THE AMBUSH is an unrelentingly intense action film based on a true story from the director of Taken (Pierre Morel).  When their armored vehicle is attacked by heavy enemy gunfire and becomes trapped in a remote canyon, three UAE soldiers desperately await salvation. As troops arrive to offer aid, they too, are ambushed. Their final hope is a daring rescue mission plotted by their courageous commander.

NOVEMBER 2022

November 1, 2022

Hex- Digital, VOD, DVD              https://youtu.be/FJsEtCV2dMM

HEX Six extreme thrill-seekers get more excitement than they can handle in this intense, pulse-pounding action-horror tale. Loner Sarah joins a team of skydivers to help them execute a dangerous formation jump called “The Hex,” ignoring warnings that the act may be cursed. While successfully performing the stunt, one of the jumpers vanishes into thin air. Later, as the survivors search for him, surreal and deadly events afflict each of them in turn – but will Sarah likewise succumb to the wrath of The Hex?

 

The Ambush- VOD, Digital

THE AMBUSH is an unrelentingly intense action film based on a true story from the director of Taken (Pierre Morel).  When their armored vehicle is attacked by heavy enemy gunfire and becomes trapped in a remote canyon, three UAE soldiers desperately await salvation. As troops arrive to offer aid, they too, are ambushed. Their final hope is a daring rescue mission plotted by their courageous commander.

The Invaders- Digital                        https://youtu.be/-6qutaaowyY 

THE INVADERS follows the rise and fall of a militant black power group based in Memphis, Tennessee in the late 1960’s, from its creation to their final negotiations with Martin Luther King Jr. minutes before his assassination. The film touches on themes of race, government surveillance and economic injustice.

November 3, 2022

Blockbuster- Netflix

BLOCKBUSTER Timmy Yoon (Randall Park) Is an analog dreamer living in a 5G world. And after learning he is operating the last Blockbuster Video in America, Timmy and his staff employees (including his long-time crush, Eliza (Melissa Fumero) fight to stay relevant. The only way to succeed is to remind their community that they provide something big corporations can’t: human connection.

November 4, 2022

Something in the Dirt- Theaters                         https://youtu.be/RAYhQx0CjVg 

SOMETHING IN THE DIRT Levi has snagged a no-lease apartment sight unseen in the Hollywood Hills to crash at while he ties up loose ends for his exodus from Los Angeles. He quickly strikes up a rapport with his new neighbor John, swapping stories like old friends under the glowing, smoke-filled skies of the city. Soon after meeting, Levi and John witness something impossible in one of their apartments. Terrified at first, they soon realize this could change their lives and give them a purpose. With dollar signs in their eyes, these two eccentric strangers will attempt to prove the supernatural.

On the Line- Theaters, VOD, Digital                    https://youtu.be/eNVSTZ1TCfE

ON THE LINE  Mel Gibson stars as a provocative and edgy overnight radio host who must play a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a mysterious caller who has kidnapped his family and is threatening to kill them and blow up the whole station… all while live on air.

 

 

My Policeman- Prime Video                        https://youtu.be/BKwrjcANM6M

MY POLICEMAN A tale of forbidden romance and changing social conventions, My Policeman follows the relationships between three people—policeman Tom (Harry Styles/Linus Roache), teacher Marion (Emma Corrin/Gina McKee) and museum curator Patrick (David Dawson/Rupert Everett)—and their emotional journey spanning decades.

 

Something in the Dirt- Theaters                  https://youtu.be/_SU1dZ5sWYM

SOMETHING IN THE DIRT Levi has snagged a no-lease apartment sight unseen in the Hollywood Hills to crash at while he ties up loose ends for his exodus from Los Angeles. He quickly strikes up a rapport with his new neighbor John, swapping stories like old friends under the glowing, smoke-filled skies of the city. Soon after meeting, Levi and John witness something impossible in one of their apartments. Terrified at first, they soon realize this could change their lives and give them a purpose. With dollar signs in their eyes, these two eccentric strangers will attempt to prove the supernatural.

Elesin Oba: The King’s Horseman- Netflix       https://youtu.be/Sc2NlGzhUG8

ELESIN OBA: THE KING’S HORSEMAN When Elesin (Odunlade Adekola), the king’s chief horseman, succumbs to the lure of beauty and sexual desire on the very evening he is set to die in order to fulfill his lifelong debt of ritual suicide to accompany the dead Alaafin to the realm of the ancestors, he derails from a very important generational and spiritual transaction between the unborn, the living, and the dead, thereby setting in motion a series of catastrophic consequences, in a spell-binding film of emotions, humor, and tragic role reversals that puts ancient beliefs and customs on trial in an ever increasingly post-modern and Western world.

Good Night Oppy- Theaters

GOOD NIGHT OPPY tells the inspirational true story of Opportunity, a rover that was sent to Mars for a 90-day mission but ended up surviving for 15 years. The film follows Opportunity’s groundbreaking journey on Mars and the remarkable bond forged between a robot and her humans millions of miles away.

The Accidental Wolf Season 3- Topic                 https://youtu.be/S_rK19xrgT8

THE ACCIDENTAL WOLF Season 3 of The Accidental Wolf completes Katie (Kelli O’Hara)’s journey to uncover what happened on the night of the unknown call. Katie finally comes face-to-face with the woman she’s destined to meet (Marsha Stephanie Blake) as they go on the run to reveal the truth about Angelware for the world to see. With no dark corners left to hide, everyone has no choice but to reveal who they really are.

Missing- Theaters                      https://youtu.be/rbcLFX66I_I

MISSING Depressed and in debt following the death of his wife, Santoshi (Jiro Sato) tells his young daughter he has found a way out. Pointing to a reward note, he vows to find the infamous serial killer “No Name” (Hiroya Shimizu) and cash in, claiming to have seen the man in the flesh a few days earlier. Kaeda (Aoi Ito) cannot take her aloof father serious. But when he goes missing without a trace, she starts to fear the worst—and must begin looking for him.

 

Causeway- Theaters                                  https://youtu.be/j307q8zMD3Y

CAUSEWAY a US soldier suffers a traumatic brain injury while fighting in Afghanistan and struggles to adjust to life back home in New Orleans.

Enola and Holmes- Netflix          https://youtu.be/0DIftINqIjo

ENOLA AND HOLMES Fresh off the triumph of solving her first case, Enola Holmes (Millie Bobby Brown) follows in the footsteps of her famous brother, Sherlock (Henry Cavill), and opens her own agency – only to find that life as a female detective-for-hire isn’t as easy as it seems. Resigned to accepting the cold realities of adulthood, she is about to close shop when a penniless matchstick girl offers Enola her first official job: to find her missing sister. But this case proves to be far more puzzling than expected, as Enola is thrown into a dangerous new world – from London’s sinister factories and colorful music halls, to the highest echelons of society and 221B Baker Street itself. As the sparks of a deadly conspiracy ignite, Enola must call upon the help of friends – and Sherlock himself – to unravel her mystery. The game, it seems, has found its feet again!

November 7, 2022

The Culpo Sisters- TLC, Discovery                      https://youtu.be/WcPhXsJFBvs 

THE CULPO SISTERS These sisters consider themselves each other’s built-in best friends and as close-knit as they are, they have their own unique personalities and interests. Olivia, most famously first known for her Miss Universe title, asserts herself as an entrepreneur in all things fashion and business, while Aurora, the oldest sister and mother of two, always says what’s on her mind for better or worse and known to be the family boss. And Sophia, the youngest, considers herself to be the most zen as she shies away from confrontation and tries to play peacemaker.  From sweet family moments like planning their parents’ 35th anniversary party to traveling back home to Rhode Island for the opening of their family restaurant to relatable sisterly moments like an attempted break in of a padlocked closet door, these sisters are always there for one another through thick and thin.

 

November 8, 2022

Hello From Nowhere- VOD                     https://vimeo.com/516897520

HELLO FROM NOWHERE Fans of musicals and mysteries will delight in HELLO FROM NOWHERE, a hair-raising, off-key, action-packed comedy set in the woods of the Pacific Northwest. Two couples are on a camping trip when they meet a stranger who says he’s hiking to Canada…but the truth is more complicated. As darkness falls, the lovers fight and the hiker moves in.  Is this stranger a friend…or a fiend?

 

 

All Jacked up and Full of Worms- Screambox        https://youtu.be/cqFbzcylTSg

ALL JACKED UP AND FULL OF WORMS is a flamboyant, darkly outrageous new vision that mashes together retro grindhouse thrills with the squirmy depths of underground cinema. Working at a seedy motel, maintenance man Roscoe (Botello) is always searching for his latest fix. When he stumbles upon a powerfully hallucinogenic worm, his days of dime-store drugs are over. Along with his new love interest (Dawkins), the pair embark on a delirious odyssey of sex, violence, and becoming one with the dirt.

 

Section 8- DVD, Blu-ray              https://youtu.be/Jg9w12zHwlk

SECTION 8 after avenging the murder of his wife and child, a former soldier (Ryan Kwanten) is sent to prison with a life sentence. He’s given a shot at freedom when a shadowy government agency recruits him for an off-the-books assignment. He soon realizes Section 8 isn’t what it seems.

 

 

Audrey Rose- Blu-ray               https://youtu.be/qGcbsm37jb8

AUDREY ROSE A stranger attempts to convince a happily married couple that their daughter is actually his daughter reincarnated. Released in the wake of The Exorcist and The Omen, Audrey Rose is an intelligent, heartfelt drama that approaches its subject with an open mind and seriousness of intent that caught many off guard but typifies Wise’s previous genre forays

 

Incredible But True- Blu-ray           https://youtu.be/X4R78LAd8Iw

INCREDIBLE BUT TRUE Alain (Alain Chabat, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets) and Marie (Léa Drucker, War of the Worlds) are a middle-aged bourgeois couple who move to their new house in a quiet suburb. A key feature of their new abode that the estate agent points out to them is a mysterious tunnel in the basement. Little do they realise that it will turn their lives upside down..

November 11, 2022

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever- Theaters      https://youtu.be/_Z3QKkl1WyM

BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett), Shuri (Letitia Wright), M’Baku (Winston Duke), Okoye (Danai Gurira), and the Dora Milaje (including Florence Kasumba), fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T’Challa’s death. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with the help of War Dog Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o) and Everett Ross (Martin Freeman) and forge a new path for the kingdom of Wakanda

Sam & Kate- Theaters                          https://youtu.be/-prs0wX–RQ

SAM & KATE A life-affirming family dramedy starring Oscar®-winners Dustin Hoffman and Sissy Spacek, Sam & Kate takes place in a small town in the heart of the country. Hoffman plays Bill, the larger-than-life father to Sam (Jake Hoffman), who has returned home to take care of his ailing dad. While home, Sam falls for a local woman, Kate (Schuyler Fisk). And at the same time, Bill starts to fall for her mom, Tina (Spacek). But finding love is complicated and for these four, it is no different. They all must confront their past in order to make their new love work for the future. Truly a family affair, art imitates life with the father/son casting of Dustin & Jake and the mother/daughter casting of Sissy & Schuyler.

The Fabelmans- Theaters            https://youtu.be/D1G2iLSzOe8

THE FABELMANS Young Sammy Fabelman falls in love with movies after his parents take him to see “The Greatest Show on Earth.” Armed with a camera, Sammy starts to make his own films at home, much to the delight of his supportive mother. The film stars Gabriel LaBelle as 16-year-old aspiring filmmaker Sammy Fabelman; Michelle Williams  as his artistic mother, Mitzi; Paul Dano  as his successful, scientific father, Burt; Seth Rogen  as Bennie Loewy, Burt’s best friend and honorary “uncle” to the Fabelman children, and  Judd Hirsch as Mitzi’s Uncle Boris.

Being Thunder- VOD, Digital                      https://youtu.be/n7FCTCXVvL8

BEING THUNDER Wearing traditional female dress, Native American Sherente Harris joyfully performs a traditional female dance in competition at Powwows around New England, but not everyone accepts Sherente’s inclusion in the “girls” category. BEING THUNDER is the stirring story of Sherente’s persistence, aided by love and unconditional support from peers and family. Facing biased Powwow judges to tackling college applications, Sherente shines through as a role model for youth worldwide to go against the grain and live their authentic selves with tenacity and grace.

Bar Fight- Streaming on AMC+                        https://youtu.be/WCUELVOuA_E

BAR FIGHT Nina and Allen split everything in their lives after their break-up and must compete in a ridiculous custody battle for their prized watering hole in which lines will be drawn, sides will be chosen, and beers will be drunken.

November 13, 2022

Yellowstone: S5- Paramount Network

YELLOWSTONE: S5 chronicles the Dutton family, led by John Dutton (Kevin Costner), who controls the largest contiguous cattle ranch in the United States. Amid shifting alliances, unsolved murders, open wounds, and hard-earned respect – the ranch is in constant conflict with those it borders – an expanding town, an Indian reservation, and vicious business rivalries.

November 14, 2022

Stutz- Netflix                        https://youtu.be/UKCmefQdplI

STUTZ Phil Stutz is one of the world’s leading psychiatrists. He’s helped countless patients over 40 years, including world-class creatives and business leaders, and among them many therapy-skeptics. Directed by friend and patient Jonah Hill, the film explores Stutz’s life and walks the viewer through his signature visualization exercises, The Tools. As Hill sits down with Stutz for an unorthodox session that flips their typical doctor-patient dynamic, they bring The Tools to life in a humorous, vulnerable and ultimately therapeutic experience. Featuring candid discussion of both Stutz’s and Hill’s personal mental health journeys, alongside the lighthearted banter of two friends from different generations, the film beautifully frames The Tools and the journey toward mental health in a manner that’s accessible to anyone — whether or not they are actively seeking help.

November 15, 2022

Pearl- Blu-ray                      https://youtu.be/GQy68mGospk  

PEARL in this astonishing follow-up to the year’s most acclaimed horror film. Trapped on her family’s isolated farm, Pearl must tend to her ailing father under the bitter and overbearing watch of her devout mother. Lusting for a glamorous life like she’s seen in the movies, Pearl’s ambitions, temptations, and repressions all collide, in the stunning, technicolor-inspired origin story of X’s iconic villain.

 

 

Facing Monsters- Digital, VOD            https://vimeo.com/734190925             

FACING MONSTERS is a feature length documentary that digs deep into the psyche of enigmatic West Australian ‘slab wave’ surfer Kerby Brown, a man whose connection with the ocean runs as deep as his love for his family. This film is far more than just a surfing story. It’s an unapologetic musing into the essence of Kerby and his family as we join them on his quest to ride a ferocious slab wave in the deep southern ocean that no one on the planet has surfed before. It’s a film about fear, addictions, and family bonds as we explore what drives Kerby, what anchors him and why he’s obsessed with pitting himself against one of nature’s most intimidating forces.

The Nutcracker and the Magic Flute- VOD, Digital  https://youtu.be/mo3t4aWZwPk

THE NUTCRACKER AND THE MAGIC FLUTE The beloved holiday tale gets a thrilling new twist in this dazzling family adventure. One winter’s night, Marie makes a wish that shrinks her down to pint-sized and brings her toys to life—including a brave nutcracker named George. Marie and her toys follow George through a portal into the Land of Flowers, which has been taken over by a rat queen. Now, with time running out, they must solve puzzles to find the Magic Flute, break the curse, and free the citizens of this enchanted land.

 

Jeepers Creepers Reborn- Blu-ray, DVD       https://youtu.be/eNH2bRZ6gJw

JEEPERS CREEPERS REBORN Chase and Laine head to the Horror Hound festival where Laine begins to experience unexplained premonitions and disturbing visions associated with the town’s past, and in particular, local legend The Creeper. As the festival gets underway and the blood-soaked entertainment builds to a frenzy, Laine believes that something unearthly has been summoned and that for the first time in 23 years…The Creeper is back.

November 16, 2022

The Wonder- Netflix                  https://youtu.be/htybz7XscIY

THE WONDER The Irish Midlands, 1862 – a young girl stops eating but remains miraculously alive and well. English nurse Lib Wright is brought to a tiny village to observe eleven-year old Anna O’Donnell. Tourists and pilgrims mass to witness the girl who is said to have survived without food for months. Is the village harbouring a saint ‘surviving on manna from heaven’ or are there more ominous motives at work? A psychological thriller

 

 

Limitless with Chris Hemsworth- Disney+                      https://youtu.be/SJPnK_NgHVI 

LIMITLESS Keeping himself in peak physical condition and best known for portraying an immortal superhero, Chris Hemsworth has always taken care of his health and fitness. But, now in his late 30s, he wants to find out how to harness the potential of his mind and body to stay sharper, stronger and healthier for longer — not only for himself and his children but for his children’s children too. Each challenge pushes Chris further than he has ever gone before. Through the series, viewers will learn techniques they can use to improve their health and enhance their own lives.

Lost Illusions- Streaming on MUBI                      https://youtu.be/6ltI1Zuar_g

LOST ILLUSIONS Lucien de Rubempré (Benjamin Voisin) is an ambitious and unknown aspiring poet in 19th century France. He leaves his provincial town, arriving in Paris on the arm of his admirer, Louise de Bargeton (Cécile de France). Outmatched in elite circles, Lucien’s naive etiquette prompts Louise to retreat back to her husband, leaving the young poet to forge a new path. Lucien makes a new friend in another young writer, Etienne Lousteau (Vincent Lacoste), who introduces him to the business of journalism where a salon of wordsmiths and wunderkinds make or break the reputations of actors and artists with insouciant impunity. Lucien agrees to write rave reviews for bribes, achieving material success at the expense of his conscience and soon discovers that the written word can be an instrument of both beauty and deceit. Xavier Giannoli’s sumptuous adaptation of Honoré de Balzac’s epic novel, Lost Illusions is a ravishing vision of the birth of modern media.

November 17, 2022

Bantu Mama- Netflix 

BANTU MAMA a French woman of African descent manages to escape after being arrested in the Dominican Republic. She finds shelter in the most dangerous district of Santo Domingo, where she is taken in by a group of children. By becoming their protégée and maternal figure, she experiences an unimaginable change in her destiny

November 18, 2022

She Said- Theaters                                https://youtu.be/i5pxUQecM3Y

SHE SAID Carey Mulligan  and Zoe Kazan star as New York Times reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor, who together broke one of the most important stories in a generation— a story that helped propel the #Metoo movement, shattered decades of silence around the subject of sexual assault in Hollywood and altered American culture forever.

 

 

Missing- VOD, Cable          https://youtu.be/rbcLFX66I_I

MISSING Depressed and in debt following the death of his wife, Santoshi (Jiro Sato) tells his young daughter he has found a way out. Pointing to a reward note, he vows to find the infamous serial killer “No Name” (Hiroya Shimizu) and cash in, claiming to have seen the man in the flesh a few days earlier. Kaeda (Aoi Ito) cannot take her aloof father serious. But when he goes missing without a trace, she starts to fear the worst—and must begin looking for him.

 

The Inspection- Theaters                              https://youtu.be/wSeprzQM6gk

THE INSPECTION In Elegance Bratton’s deeply moving film inspired by his own story, a young, gay Black man, rejected by his mother and with few options for his future, decides to join the Marines, doing whatever it takes to succeed in a system that would cast him aside. But even as he battles deep-seated prejudice and the grueling routines of basic training, he finds unexpected camaraderie, strength, and support in this new community, giving him a hard-earned sense of belonging that will shape his identity and forever change his life.

Slumberland- Netflix                 https://youtu.be/06SZPlPcYx0

SLUMBERLAND takes audiences to a magical new place, a dreamworld where precocious Nemo (Marlow Barkley) and her eccentric companion Flip (Jason Momoa) embark on the adventure of a lifetime. After her father Peter (Kyle Chandler) is unexpectedly lost at sea, young Nemo’s idyllic Pacific Northwest existence is completely upended when she is sent to live in the city with her well-meaning but deeply awkward uncle Phillip (Chris O’Dowd). Her new school and new routine are challenging by day but at night, a secret map to the fantastical world of Slumberland connects Nemo to Flip, a rough-around-the-edges but lovable outlaw who quickly becomes her partner and guide. She and Flip soon find themselves on an incredible journey traversing dreams and fleeing nightmares, where Nemo begins to hope that she will be reunited with her father once again.

The People we Hate at the Wedding- Prime Video

THE PEOPLE WE HATE AT THE WEDDING The film follows struggling American siblings Alice (Kristen Bell) and Paul (Ben Platt), who reluctantly agree to attend the wedding of their estranged, wealthy half-sister (Cynthia Addai-Robinson) in the English countryside alongside their mother, Donna (Allison Janney). Over the course of the wedding week, the family’s many skeletons are wrenched from the closet, and the unlikely reunion gives everyone the motivation to move their own lives forward. A modern wedding comedy for anyone with a slightly dysfunctional family (everyone), or anyone who’s been forced to attend a wedding they tried to avoid (also everyone).

Mickey: The Story of a Mouse- Disney+      https://youtu.be/c0GqYR5J4tg

MICKEY: THE STORY OF A MOUSE One of the world’s most beloved icons, Mickey Mouse is recognized as a symbol of joy and childhood innocence in virtually every corner of the globe. Dreamed up at a low point in Walt Disney’s burgeoning career, Mickey became an overnight sensation when he starred in the first synch-sound animated short, Steamboat Willie. Through the decades that followed, the character evolved into strikingly different versions of himself that reflect both his creator’s remarkable career and dramatic societal shifts in the nation he came to represent. In the fascinating documentary Mickey: The Story of a Mouse, director Jeff Malmberg and Oscar®-winning producer Morgan Neville (who previously teamed up together for Won’t You Be My Neighbor?) examine the cultural significance of the nearly 100-year-old cartoon mouse.         POSTER

The Menu- Theaters                           https://youtu.be/C_uTkUGcHv4

THE MENU A young couple travel to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises.

 

The Good House- VOD, Blu-ray                      https://youtu.be/xHMH3phhsOk

THE GOOD HOUSE Sigourney Weaver delivers a stellar performance as Hildy Good, a realtor in an idyllic New England town, whose wickedly funny tongue and seeming success mask her life’s one dark truth: She enjoys her wine a bit too much. But Hildy’s good at keeping it together – until, that is, a rekindled romance with high school flame Frank Getchell (Kevin Kline) sets in motion a chain of events that forces a decades-in-the-making confrontation with Hildy’s buried past. Based on the best-selling novel, The Good House is a multifaceted portrait of a proud, resilient woman who wouldn’t think of asking for help…and whose life won’t change until she does.

Bad Axe- VOD          https://youtu.be/t49CW-lZ25Y

BAD AXE After leaving NYC for his rural hometown of Bad Axe, Michigan, at the start of the pandemic, Asian American filmmaker David Siev documents his family’s struggles to keep their restaurant afloat. As fears of the virus grow, deep generational scars dating back to Cambodia’s bloody “killing fields” come to the fore, straining the relationship between the family’s patriarch, Chun, and his daughter, Jaclyn. When the BLM (Black Lives Matter) movement takes center stage in America, the family uses its collective voice to speak out in their conservative community. What unfolds is a real-time portrait of 2020 through the lens of one multicultural family’s fight to stay in business, stay involved, and stay alive.

 

November 22, 2022

5-25-77 – Blu-ray, DVD                        https://youtu.be/-prs0wX–RQ

5-25-27 in the tiny town of Wadsworth, IL., where Pat is a sci-fi obsessed teenager making increasingly ambitious 8mm films in the hopes of heading for Hollywood one day. As he tries (and fails) to balance running his “studio” with chasing the girl of his dreams, Linda, a courageous phone call, placed by his concerned mother, results in Pat taking “the ultimate trip” to Hollywood, meeting a couple of industry titans, and getting an early look at an upcoming sci-fi film, unlike any he’s ever seen before. Now, Pat is forced to choose – between chasing a seemingly impossible dream…or accepting the comforting familiarity of home.

Secret Headquarters- Digital            https://youtu.be/JR2hwFpllz4

SECRET HEADQUARTERS Friendship and courage take center stage when Charlie and his friends stumble upon the headquarters of the Guard (Owen Wilson) and realize the world’s most powerful superhero is Charlie’s dad. When an evil businessman (Michael Peña) sends in a team to infiltrate the lair and retrieve the Guard’s energy source, the youngsters spring into action and turn the tables on the intruders.

 

Hold Me Tight- Blu-ray, DVD            https://youtu.be/iUp8FNdjywo

HOLD ME TIGHT This virtuosic, daringly fluid portrait of a woman in crisis alternates between Clarisse’s adventures on the road and scenes of her abandoned husband Marc (Arieh Worthalter) as he struggles to take care of their children at home. Amalric’s film keeps viewers uncertain as to the reality of what they’re seeing until the final moments of this moving, unpredictable, and richly rewarding family drama.

November 23, 2022

The Swimmers- Netflix                                  https://youtu.be/OY4IMBdwH3A

THE SWIMMERS Based on a true story, the film follows the journey from war-torn Syria to the 2016 Rio Olympics. Two young sisters embark on a harrowing journey as refugees, putting both their hearts and champion swimming skills to heroic use.

Good Night Oppy- Prime Video

GOOD NIGHT OPPY tells the inspirational true story of Opportunity, a rover that was sent to Mars for a 90-day mission but ended up surviving for 15 years. The film follows Opportunity’s groundbreaking journey on Mars and the remarkable bond forged between a robot and her humans millions of miles away.

Nanny- Theaters

NANNY Aisha is an undocumented nanny working for a privileged couple in New York City. As she prepares for the arrival of the son she left behind in West Africa, a violent presence invades her reality, threatening the American Dream she is painstakingly piecing together

November 24, 2022

Criminal Minds: Evolution- Paramount+

CRIMINAL MINDS: EVOLUTION in the series the FBI’s elite team of criminal profilers come up against their greatest threat yet, an UnSub who has used the pandemic to build a network of other serial killers. Now, as the world opens back up, the network goes operational, and our team must hunt them down, one murder at a time.

November 25, 2022

The Son- Select Theaters                      https://youtu.be/SJWRY4DzoAQ

THE SON follows a family as it struggles to reunite after falling apart. THE SON centers on Peter (Hugh Jackman), whose hectic life with his infant and new partner Beth (Vanessa Kirby) is upended when his ex-wife Kate (Laura Dern) appears with their son Nicholas (Zen McGrath), who is now a teenager. The young man has been missing from school for months and is troubled, distant, and angry. Peter strives to take care of Nicholas as he would have liked his own father to have taken care of him while juggling work, his and Beth’s new son, and the offer of his dream position in Washington. However, by reaching for the past to correct its mistakes, he loses sight of how to hold onto the Nicholas in the present.

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White Noise- Select Theaters      https://youtu.be/FqJD7ae11mU               

WHITE NOISE At once hilarious and horrifying, lyrical and absurd, ordinary and apocalyptic, White Noise dramatizes a contemporary American family’s attempts to deal with the mundane conflicts of everyday life while grappling with the universal mysteries of love, death, and the possibility of happiness in an uncertain world.

 

Ainbo: Spirit of the Amazon- DVD, Digital, VOD  https://youtu.be/4JmF4V7w5ZY

AINBO A world of adventure awaits you in Ainbo: Spirit Of The Amazon, the tale of a young girl determined to save her home in the deepest jungle of the rainforest. One day, Ainbo discovers that her homeland is being threatened and realizes that there are other humans in the world besides her people. Using the help of her spirit guides, Dillo the armadillo and Vaca the tapir, she embarks on a journey to seek help from the most powerful Mother Spirit of the Amazon, Turtle Motelo Mama. As she fights to save her paradise against the greed and exploitation of illegal gold mining, she struggles to reverse the destruction and the impending evil of the Yacaruna, the darkest demon that lives in the Amazon. Guided by her mother’s spirit, Ainbo resolves to save her land and her people before it’s too late!

Summertime Dropouts- Digital, VOD, DVD        https://youtu.be/9Mytd-HKtYg

SUMMERTIME DROPOUTS Featuring music and an appearance from legendary rockers Simple Plan, here’s a high-energy blast of fun the whole family can jam out to! Dave and his pop-punk band Summertime Dropouts are clean-cut, straight-edge kids looking for their big break. At a battle of the bands, Dave runs into his old high school crush Amy, and her own rockin’ trio. Will Dave and Amy get to play in the must-see music tour hitting town? Will they finally get together? It’s time to find out…and rock out!

 

DECEMBER 2022

Violent Night- Theaters

VIOLENT NIGHT When a team of mercenaries breaks into a wealthy family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone inside hostage, the team isn’t prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus (David Harbour, Black Widow, Stranger Things series) is on the grounds, and he’s about to show why this Nick is no saint.

 

December 6, 2022

Clerks III- Blu-ray, DVD, VOD             https://youtu.be/uD3n3GM3Z_0

CLERKS III Following a massive heart attack, Randal enlists his friends and fellow clerks Dante, Elias, Jay, and Silent Bob to make a movie immortalizing his life at the convenience store that started it all.

 

 

Missing- VOD, Cable          https://youtu.be/rbcLFX66I_I

MISSING Depressed and in debt following the death of his wife, Santoshi (Jiro Sato) tells his young daughter he has found a way out. Pointing to a reward note, he vows to find the infamous serial killer “No Name” (Hiroya Shimizu) and cash in, claiming to have seen the man in the flesh a few days earlier. Kaeda (Aoi Ito) cannot take her aloof father serious. But when he goes missing without a trace, she starts to fear the worst—and must begin looking for him.

Pulp Fiction- 4k Ultra HD 

PULP FICTION Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson) and Vincent Vega (John Travolta) are two hit men who are out to retrieve a suitcase stolen from their employer, mob boss Marsellus Wallace (Ving Rhames). Wallace has also asked Vincent to take his wife Mia (Uma Thurman) out a few days later when Wallace himself will be out of town. Butch Coolidge (Bruce Willis) is an aging boxer who is paid by Wallace to lose his fight. The lives of these seemingly unrelated people are woven together comprising of a series of funny, bizarre and uncalled-for incidents.

December 9, 2022

Something from Tiffany’s- Prime Video

SOMETHING FROM TIFFANY’S In this holiday romantic comedy, a woman’s life is upended when an engagement ring meant for someone else leads her to the person she’s meant to be with.

 

 

Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio–Netflix          https://youtu.be/Tbl5Lbi4xEs

GUILLERMO DEL TORO’S PINOCCHIO Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro reinvents Carlo Collodi’s classic tale of the wooden marionette who is magically brought to life in order to mend the heart of a grieving woodcarver named Geppetto. This whimsical, stop-motion musical directed by Guillermo del Toro and Mark Gustafson follows the mischievous and disobedient adventures of Pinocchio in his pursuit of a place in the world.

 

 

Empire of Light- Theaters              https://youtu.be/HdMPTgYi-0w

EMPIRE OF LIGHT  Set in an English seaside town in the early 1980s, EMPIRE OF LIGHT is a powerful and poignant story about human connection and the magic of cinema, from Academy Award®-winning director Sam Mendes.

December 16, 2022

Avatar: The Way of Water- Theaters            https://youtu.be/a8Gx8wiNbs8

AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER Jake Sully lives with his newfound family formed on the planet of Pandora. Once a familiar threat returns to finish what was previously started, Jake must work with Neytiri and the army of the Na’vi race to protect their planet.

 

 

Nanny- Prime Video

NANNY Aisha is an undocumented nanny working for a privileged couple in New York City. As she prepares for the arrival of the son she left behind in West Africa, a violent presence invades her reality, threatening the American Dream she is painstakingly piecing together

 

 

The Son- Select Theaters                        https://youtu.be/SJWRY4DzoAQ

THE SON follows a family as it struggles to reunite after falling apart. THE SON centers on Peter (Hugh Jackman), whose hectic life with his infant and new partner Beth (Vanessa Kirby) is upended when his ex-wife Kate (Laura Dern) appears with their son Nicholas (Zen McGrath), who is now a teenager. The young man has been missing from school for months and is troubled, distant, and angry. Peter strives to take care of Nicholas as he would have liked his own father to have taken care of him while juggling work, his and Beth’s new son, and the offer of his dream position in Washington. However, by reaching for the past to correct its mistakes, he loses sight of how to hold onto the Nicholas in the present.

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December 20, 2022

Secret Headquarters- Blu-ray, DVD            https://youtu.be/JR2hwFpllz4

SECRET HEADQUARTERS Friendship and courage take center stage when Charlie and his friends stumble upon the headquarters of the Guard (Owen Wilson) and realize the world’s most powerful superhero is Charlie’s dad. When an evil businessman (Michael Peña) sends in a team to infiltrate the lair and retrieve the Guard’s energy source, the youngsters spring into action and turn the tables on the intruders.

December 21, 2022

Puss In Boots: The Last Wish- Theaters            https://youtu.be/RqrXhwS33yc

PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH The daring outlaw Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas) discovers that his passion for peril and disregard for safety have taken their toll. Puss has burned through eight of his nine lives, though he lost count along the way. Getting those lives back will send Puss in Boots on his grandest quest yet.  Puss and Kitty will be aided—against their better judgment—by a ratty, chatty, relentlessly cheerful mutt, Perro (Harvey Guillén). Together, our trio of heroes will have to stay one step ahead of Goldilocks (Florence Pugh) and the Three Bears Crime Family, “Big” Jack Horner (John Mulaney) and terrifying bounty hunter, The Big Bad Wolf (Wagner Moura)

Wildcat- Theaters

WILDCAT Back from war in Afghanistan, a young British soldier struggling with depression and PTSD finds a second chance in the Amazon rainforest when he meets an American scientist, and together they foster an orphaned baby ocelot.

December 23, 2022

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery- Netflix (Theatrical release previous)

GLASS ONION If Knives Out was about the murderous ties of flesh and blood, Glass Onion makes a good case for being just as wary of one’s closest friends. When a tech billionaire Miles Bron (Edward Norton) invites some of his nearest and dearest for a getaway on his private Greek island, it soon becomes clear that all is not perfect in paradise. And when someone turns up dead, well, who better than Blanc to peel back the layers of intrigue?

December 25, 2022

Women Talking- Theaters                        https://youtu.be/pD0mFhMqDCE 

WOMEN TALKING  In Women Talking, a group of women, many of whom disagree on essential things, have a conversation to figure out how they might move forward together to build a better world for themselves and their children. Though the backstory behind the events in Women Talking is violent, the film is not. We never see the violence that the women have experienced. We see only short glimpses of the aftermath. Instead, we watch a community of women come together as they must decide, in a very short space of time, what their collective response will be.

December 30, 2022

Turn Every Page- Select Theaters                 https://youtu.be/gv3CRojrbeE

TURN EVERY PAGE Turn Every Page explores the remarkable fifty-year relationship between two literary legends, writer Robert Caro and his longtime editor Robert Gottlieb. Now 86, Caro is working to complete the final volume of his masterwork, The Years of Lyndon Johnson; Gottlieb, 91, waits to edit it. The task of finishing their life’s work looms before them. With humor and insight, this unique double portrait reveals the work habits, peculiarities and professional joys of these two ferocious intellects at the culmination of a journey that has consumed both their lives and impacted generations of politicians, activists, writers, and readers.

Wildcat- Prime Video

WILDCAT Back from war in Afghanistan, a young British soldier struggling with depression and PTSD finds a second chance in the Amazon rainforest when he meets an American scientist, and together they foster an orphaned baby ocelot.

 

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