UPCOMING MOVIE RELEASES 2024

Jessica Lynn Wallace, Diane Ladd, ,Mary Stuart Masterson in ISLE OF HOPE in Theaters February 23, 2024

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 from studios. Check out the available film trailers with each of the listings.

 FEBRUARY 2024

February 2, 2024

Argylle- Theaters                   https://youtu.be/7mgu9mNZ8Hk?si=uTvVVJiQiYu4wdgY

ARGYLLE Bryce Dallas Howard is Elly Conway, the reclusive author of a series of best-selling espionage novels, whose idea of bliss is a night at home with her computer and her cat, Alfie. But when the plots of Elly’s fictional books—which center on secret agent Argylle and his mission to unravel a global spy syndicate—begin to mirror the covert actions of a real-life spy organization, quiet evenings at home become a thing of the past.

 

 

The Peasants- Select Theaters          https://youtu.be/-1in2FMBKmo?si=DooWGpPVGxx-gJQ4  

THE PEASANTS tells the story of Jagna, a young woman determined to forge her own path within the confines of a late 19th century Polish village – a hotbed of gossip and on-going feuds, held together, rich and poor, by pride in their land, adherence to colourful traditions and a deep-rooted patriarchy.
When Jagna finds herself caught between the conflicting desires of the village’s richest farmer, his eldest son and other leading men of the community, her resistance puts her on a tragic collision course with the community around her.

 

 

 

The Promised Land- TBD

THE PROMISED LAND The poor soldier Ludvig Kahlen arrives in 1755 on the barren Jutland heath with a single goal: to follow the king’s call to cultivate the land and thereby achieve wealth and honor himself. But Kahlen quickly makes an enemy. The merciless landowner, Frederik De Schinkel, who is sole ruler of the area, believes that the heath belongs to him and not the king. When De Schinkel’s serf runs away with his wife Ann Barbara and seeks refuge with Kahlen, the landowner does everything to drive Kahlen away and at the same time exact a cruel revenge. Kahlen does not bow, but stubbornly takes up the unequal battle and now risks both his life, but also the bond with the small, troubled family that has arisen around him on the heath

 

Scrambled- Select Theaters              https://youtu.be/SZ3T3Yr6B54?si=Q-gUNff9MFYE1p46 

SCRAMBLED Quintessential eternal bridesmaid Nellie Robinson (Leah McKendrick) constantly finds herself between weddings, baby showers, and bad dates. When she begins to feel like the clock is ticking and is faced with bleak romantic prospects, Nellie decides to freeze her eggs — setting her on an empowering journey to a brave new world where she ultimately discovers “the one” she’s looking for might be herself.

February 9, 2024

Out of Darkness- Theaters                              https://youtu.be/sU_SQo1wbos?si=eC_UucccOwJrIBCd 

OUT OF DARKNESS a small boat reaches the shores of a raw and desolate landscape. A group of six have struggled across the narrow sea to find a new home. They are starving, desperate, and living 45,000 years ago. First they must find shelter, and they strike out across the tundra wastes towards the distant mountains that promise the abundant caves they need to survive. But when night falls, anticipation turns to fear and doubt as they realize they are not alone.

 

The Taste of Things- TBD

THE TASTE OF THINGS The relationship between Eugenie, an esteemed cook, and Dodin, the gourmet she has been working for over the last 20 years. Growing fonder of one another, their bond turns into a romance and gives rise to delicious dishes that impress even the world’s most illustrious chefs. When Dodin is faced with Eugenie’s reluctance to commit to him, he decides to start cooking for her.

 

 

The Teacher’s Lounge- Theaters      https://youtu.be/kbUaACY8wRQ?si=lzcTXdsLs8qgLs8R

THE TEACHER’S LOUNGE Carla Nowak (LEONIE BENESCH) is a dedicated, idealistic young teacher in her first job at a German middle school. Her relaxed rapport with her seventh-grade students is put under stress when a series of thefts occur at the school, and a heavy-handed staff investigation leads to accusations and mistrust among outraged parents, opinionated colleagues, and angry students. Caught in the middle of these complex dynamics, Carla tries to mediate but she is mercilessly confronted in the process by the structures and politics of the system. The more she tries to do everything right, the more desperate her position becomes.

 

 

Air Force One Down- Select Theaters (On Digital Feb 13) https://youtu.be/0cWBaR8JW6M?si=ZV65tEPvzkTW_51q

AIR FORCE ONE DOWN a rookie Secret Service agent (Katherine McNamara) on her first assignment on Air Force One faces the ultimate test when terrorists hijack the plane, intent on derailing a pivotal energy deal. With the President’s (Ian Bohen) life on the line and a global crisis at stake, her bravery and skills are pushed to the limit in a relentless battle that could change the course of history.

Perfect Days- TBD

PERFECT DAYS Hirayama works as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. He seems content with his simple life. He follows a structured everyday life and dedicates his free time to his passion for music and books. Hirayama also has a fondness for trees and photographs them. More of his past is gradually revealed through a series of unexpected encounters.

February 13, 2024

Air Force One Down- Digital            https://youtu.be/0cWBaR8JW6M?si=JdnC7MDcmcoklGF5

AIR FORCE ONE DOWN On her first assignment aboard Air Force One, a rookie Secret Service agent faces the ultimate test when terrorists hijack the plane, intent on derailing a pivotal energy deal. With the President’s life on the line and a global crisis at stake, her bravery and skills are pushed to the limit in a relentless battle that could change the course of history.

February 14, 2024

Bob Marley: One Love- Theaters      https://youtu.be/ajw425Kuvtw?si=SVmDdFAM01khylAS

BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE celebrates the life and music of an icon who inspired generations through his message of love and unity. On the big screen for the first time, discover Bob’s powerful story of overcoming adversity and the journey behind his revolutionary music.

 

 

The Taste of Things- Theaters                     https://youtu.be/cKKCGtoIOVY?si=Uhn12-pzbKeEdYo6 

THE TASE OF THINGS Set in France in 1889, the film follows the life of Dodin Bouffant (Benoît Magimel) as a chef living with his personal cook and lover Eugénie (Oscar®-winner Juliette Binoche). They share a long history of gastronomy and love but Eugénie refuses to marry Dodin, so the food lover decides to do something he has never done before: cook for her.

Madame Web- Theaters        https://youtu.be/s_76M4c4LTo?si=LYMizcwjytPE2Xw7

MADAME WEB In a switch from the typical genre, Madame Web tells the standalone origin story of one of Marvel publishing’s most enigmatic heroines. The suspense-driven thriller stars Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb, a paramedic in Manhattan who develops the power to see the future… and realizes she can use that insight to change it. Forced to confront revelations about her past, she forges a relationship with three young women bound for powerful destinies…if they can all survive a deadly present.

Finding Her Beat- TVOD, Digital        https://youtu.be/QHC51GOgQZs?si=Ze4ZiK_HzQLdsU3V

FINDING HER BEAT In the midst of a frozen Minnesota winter, a Japanese drum master and a Korean adoptee from North Dakota join forces to assemble the world’s greatest Taiko drummers in a bold effort to claim a cultural spotlight that has historically been reserved only for men. Their rhythm revolution includes rock stars from the world of Taiko: Through grueling rehearsals, Jennifer weaves together their disparate voices and styles as vulnerability, pain, and joys are shared—and we quickly see bonds of friendship form as these talented women navigate through differences in culture, age, language, and performance styles. As the clock ticks toward their first performance, it becomes clear that their story has become much larger than Taiko

February 15, 2024

The End We Start From- Theaters        https://youtu.be/MciSEbkTkXw?si=MkYIvLRKqKGCG8YY

THE END WE START FROM when an environmental crisis sees London submerged by flood waters, a young family is torn apart in the chaos. As a woman (Jodie Comer) and her newborn try and find their way home, the profound novelty of motherhood is brought into sharp focus in this intimate and poetic portrayal of family survival.

February 16, 2024

The Hobby- TVOD            https://youtu.be/h9cynhv6YYc?si=vj9I4V_tL2Ai2kg_

THE HOBBY A McDonald’s Happy Meal shortage. A security guard escort. Guns pulled in a Target parking lot. All of these are caused by a common factor: trading cards. In 2020, a new BOOM began. For the first time, large hedge funds, celebrities like Logan Paul and Steve Aoki, nostalgic millennials, entrepreneurs like Josh Luber, and billionaires scrambled to add sports, Pokémon, and other hot item cards to their collections and portfolios. Over the next two years, the hobby exploded — even causing card grading services to shut down due to overwhelming customer service. This documentary is a character-driven feel good deep dive into the high-stakes, eccentric world of card collecting, following buyers, sellers, card shop owners, graders, online streamers, auctioneers, and more, who all participate in the hobby in their own unique ways.

 

The Legionnaire- On Film Movement+

THE LEGIONNAIRE follows Daniel (Germano Gentile), the lone Afro-Italian member of Rome’s riot-police division. On the face of it, Daniel’s life isn’t so bad: he is doted on by his beautiful, pregnant wife and respected by his colleagues, though he’s jokingly nicknamed Chocobar by the members of his unit. His tenuous serenity is thrown into question when his unit is tasked with clearing out a tenement building, which contains the childhood home in which his family is still squatting, bringing him into sharp conflict with his more idealistic younger brother. Papou movingly renders Daniel’s inner turmoil as a symptom of the country’s broader attitudes toward immigrants, yielding a political parable as forceful as it is emotionally complex.

 

Bleeding Love- Select Theaters, VOD      https://youtu.be/fiwf6K_xW-c?si=sN23xCiIH-CMJPqk

BLEEDING LOVE Starring real-life father and daughter Ewan and Clara McGregor, Bleeding Love is a gritty, emotional tale about healing familial wounds through re-connection. After a drastic incident in her life, a young woman (Clara) embarks on an impromptu road trip with her estranged father (Ewan). En-route to their destination of Santa Fe, New Mexico, the two are forced to confront the issues of their past that have led to their frail relationship, while encountering an eccentric array of characters along the way, in order to bring them closer together again.

February 20, 2024

The Swiss Conspiracy- Blu-ray, DVD 

THE SWISS CONSPIRACY A Swiss bank president hires a former U.S. Justice Department official to ferret out a group of blackmailers who have learned the identity of five, anonymous numbered account holders, including a Chicago mob figure who is also being pursued by American gangsters. Investigator David Christopher (David Janssen, best known as Dr. Richard Kimble in the hit ‘60s series The Fugitive) identifies four potential suspects, including the bank vice-president’s mistress, Rita (the German-born temptress of the ‘60s, Elke Sommer). Adding to the intrigue are the suspicions of the Swiss Federal Police which complicates the investigation. When the bank pays the chief blackmailer in uncut diamonds, the ransom rendezvous results in a dramatic showdown in the snow-covered Alps and a shocking revelation.

 

Good Guy With A Gun- VOD, DVD      https://youtu.be/JNRGtOmi2t4?si=Z-eVmkHCKFzECtAA

GOOD GUY WITH A GUN  is a taut, coming-of-age rural action thriller following a boy and his mother’s arrival in a small town. After the violent death of his father, teenager Will and his mother Tessa move to a small town. Angry and insecure, Will finds solace in new friendships, but his deepening journey into local gun culture further fractures his relationship with his mother and complicates his grief.  Realizing the dangerous direction in which he’s headed, he desperately tries to reverse course, taking him down a path of unanticipated consequences. Challenging the black and white concept of good guy/bad guy, the story explores the complex gray area lacking in the current American dialogue surrounding not just guns but many aspects of life deserving of a more nuanced discussion.  In the end, the fractured family (similar to OUR AMERICAN FAMILY) succeeds at repairing itself, bearing greater wisdom moving forward but not without a cost.

February 23, 2024

Isle of Hope- Theaters              https://youtu.be/z4nGSJnC_WE?si=BXq32-oZUof5D6Li            

ISLE OF HOPE is the story of family and the complexities that come along with them.  University Professor Victoria (Mary Stuart Masterson) has a grudge with her self-absorbed mother, the well-known actress Carmen Crawford (Diane Ladd), for crushing her dreams of becoming a playwright. When Carmen suffers a life threatening stroke and wakes up from a coma thinking she is living 15 years in the past, Victoria is given a unique opportunity to figure out where her life went off track and reconcile the relationship with her mother. Rounding out the cast is Sam Robards, Andrew McCarthy and Jessica Lynn Wallace

 

 

Drugstore June- Theaters              https://youtu.be/We1MkGPt3nA?si=HpSs8H00ZLULHRLg

DRUGSTORE JUNE After the pharmacy in her small town is robbed, June (Esther Povitsky), who still lives at home with her parents (Beverly D’Angelo and James Remar) takes matters into her own hands to solve the crime, while at the same time trying to get over her ex-boyfriend (Haley Joel Osment) and become more of an adult.

 

 

 

 

The Invisible Fight- Select Theaters       https://youtu.be/bmWsugjnhZ0?si=kr01XobP4vEL3TC_

THE INVISIBLE FIGHT USSR-China border, 1973: Young soldier Rafael is on guard duty when the border falls under attack from flying Chinese kung fu warriors, leaving him as the sole survivor. Utterly fascinated by the long-haired martial artists who easily dispatched his fellow guards, all while blasting forbidden Black Sabbath music from their portable radio, Rafael is struck by a revelation: he too wants to become a kung fu warrior. Looking for mentorship but with limited options, faith leads Rafael to seek martial arts teachers at the most unlikely of places: the local Eastern Orthodox monastery, where the black-clad monks begin his training. With a skeptical mother, a rival monk, and a budding love interest pulling him in different directions, Rafael finds that his journey to unlock the greatest martial art of all – the almighty power of humility – is long, winding, and full of kick-ass adventures.

 

Ordinary Angels- Theaters          https://youtu.be/sNv-HpcGe0I?si=Uq2h9JNgflGxKDDY

ORDINARY ANGLES Based on a remarkable true story, the film centers on Sharon Stevens (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.

 

 

The Bad Shepherd- Digital, VOD              https://youtu.be/kRbEj03FOKk?si=HVfnPYZi9vpCnWWT

THE BAD SHEPHERD In remote wilderness, a group of friends embark on a fateful hunting trip that takes a dark turn when they unintentionally take the life of a mysterious stranger carrying a bag brimming with illicit cash. As guilt and paranoia consume them, their loyalties are pushed to the brink. However, their nightmare intensifies when the bag’s mysterious owner begins a relentless pursuit, forcing the friends into a treacherous game of survival where their bonds are tested, secrets unravel, and the desperate quest for redemption takes an unforgiving toll on their once unbreakable friendships.

 

 

Cold Meat- Theaters, VOD                    https://vimeo.com/891625259

COLD MEAT while passing through the Colorado Rockies, David stops for a meal at a diner and ends up heroically saving a young waitress from her violent ex-husband. David hits the road again amid a dangerous blizzard, and one false move sends him into a ravine in the eye of the storm. Slowly running out of resources, it’s hard to tell what will get him first: the cold or the beast that’s prowling outside.

 

 

 

 

The Night They Came Home- Blu-ray, DVD, Digital  https://youtu.be/p2zC-lM5IU4?si=LfPGuxfClogMyChx

THE NIGHT THEY CAME HOME Inspired by true events, The Night They Came Home chronicles the ruthless exploits of the Rufus Buck Gang, a group of outlaws who clashed with the Indian Territory of Middle America at the tail end of the 19th century. The combined force of local lawmen and Indian police aim to take down a coldhearted band of fugitives with vengeance on their minds in a Western-thriller starring Brian Austin Green, Robert Carradine, and Danny Trejo.

Golden Years- Select Theaters      https://youtu.be/HQyIZllYNPY?si=s5a15WfoktFqdj2_

GOLDEN YEARS Alice and Peter are celebrating their retirement – and with it, a new phase in their lives. However, shortly after the couple’s retirement party, a sudden tragedy befalls Alice’s best friend Magalie. Peter, sympathetic to the suffering of Magalie’s widower, Heinz, invites him on the retirement cruise their children gave them. Alice had hoped this trip would infuse fresh life into their marriage, but instead of enjoying their time together, they find themselves drifting further apart. Disappointed and hurt, Alice doesn’t reboard the cruise ship during a shore excursion and instead embarks on a journey of self-discovery, taking her across Southern Europe and bringing her into a community of older people finding joy outside traditional notions of gender, marriage, and the later years of one’s life. Barbara Kulcsar (The Two of Us, Blush) directs from a screenplay by Petra Volpe (Heidi, The Divine Order), skillfully balancing drama and comedy in an affectionate story of an older couple

February 28, 2024

Code 8 Part II- Netflix      https://youtu.be/omBi2KxEcRk?si=mLH2w9KB-NLf73pe

CODE 8 PART II In this sequel to Code 8, Connor (Robbie Amell) is out of prison and working as a janitor at a community center, having cut ties with his former criminal associate Garrett (Stephen Amell). Connor’s attempt at staying out of trouble is destroyed when he’s forced to help 14-year-old Pav (Sirena Gulamgaus) escape from a pack of corrupt officers led by Sergeant King (Alex Mallari Jr.). King uses the newly launched robotic K9’s to track Pav down, while Connor finds himself once again reaching out to Garrett and his crew for help, but can he trust the man who landed him in prison in the first place?

MARCH 2024

March 1, 2024

Dune: Part Two- Theaters

DUNE PART TWO is the follow-up film that explores the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee

 

 

 

The Reverend- Criterion Channel      https://youtu.be/NDRJhxudDw4?si=NmREGKElWOijka0v

THE REVERENED follows New York gospel-rock icon and activist Reverend Vince Anderson. After coming to New York in the 90’s to enter seminary, Vince dropped out to follow his second calling – music. With his band The Love Choir, he has played a now-legendary weekly show for over twenty years. Reconnecting with his faith and using his intense soulful music, he began to preach a type of spirituality that is open to all, meets people where they are, and moves everyone that sees him perform. Deeply involved in social justice, Reverend Vince also works with other progressive faith leaders in New York and around the country to build inclusive communities.

The Desiring- VOD, DVD              https://youtu.be/1hPu1_bcYKg?si=0l9vB7KQEJgjRx8e

THE DESIRING follows Richard as he leads a simple life until he discovers his wife is having an affair, which unlocks a hidden desire in him. Richard is a typical southern gentleman who loves hunting, work, and his wife, Claire. Life is good. However, when Claire has an affair with his friend Eric, instead of feeling betrayed, Richard finds himself attracted by the affair and starts to secretly watch. As he falls deeper down the rabbit hole, he’s haunted by memories of his spiritually fanatic father whose desire for “something more” drove him to suicide. This loss traumatized Richard, which poisoned his capacity for longing and deeper intimacy. The closer Richard gets to Claire and Eric, the closer Claire and Eric get to each other. She is finding a deeper connection with Eric that she didn’t find with Richard. When faced with losing Claire, Richard realizes that he’s never fully loved her and finally has to confront his past. After watching Eric and Claire once more, Richard reveals himself and flees. Claire chases him and they embrace as Richard finally admits he is ready to give them both the deeper connection they desperately want. POSTER

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March 7, 2024

Ricky Stanicky- Prime Video           https://youtu.be/WXpBN_31-Cw?si=AhI_g0JyH-8UKiHR

RICKY STANICKY When three childhood best friends pull a prank gone wrong, they invent the imaginary Ricky Stanicky to get them out of trouble! Twenty years after creating this ‘friend,’ Dean, JT, and Wes (Zac Efron, Andrew Santino, and Jermaine Fowler) still use the nonexistent Ricky as a handy alibi for their immature behavior. When their spouses and partners get suspicious and demand to finally meet the fabled Mr. Stanicky, the guilty trio decide to hire washed-up actor and raunchy celebrity impersonator “Rock Hard” Rod (John Cena) to bring him to life. But when Rod takes his role of a lifetime too far, they begin to wish they’d never invented Ricky in the first place.

March 8, 2024

Kung Fu Panda 4- Theaters

KUNG FU 4 Po must train a new warrior when he’s chosen to become the spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace. However, when a powerful shape-shifting sorceress sets her eyes on his Staff of Wisdom, he suddenly realizes he’s going to need some help. Teaming up with a quick-witted corsac fox, Po soon discovers that heroes can be found in the most unexpected places.

 

 

March 12, 2024

Bad Hombres- DVD                    https://youtu.be/qOi8kTtSzpU?si=5AGfBo_qKlAZUstL

BAD HOMBRES Desperate to provide for his family, undocumented immigrant Cesar (Diego Tinoco) is hired alongside day-laborer Alfonso (Hemky Madera) to work for Donnie (Luke Hemsworth), a brute who is also a psychopathic criminal. Now finding themselves entangled in the aftermath of a botched drug deal, Cesar and Alfonso must band together to survive. Luckily, Alfonso has a criminal past of his own that might be what he and Cesar need to make it out alive.

March 15, 2024

Escape- Digital, VOD          https://youtu.be/5ZG-pLr62oI?si=hFS0Nyyhe28pUY7V  

ESCAPE Best friends Carla and Tamsin, embark on a serene island vacation seeking relaxation and adventure. Their idyllic getaway takes an ominous turn when a ruthless criminal gang kidnaps them. As the gang soon discovers, they have gravely underestimated the strength and determination of these two women. What was meant to be an easy score becomes a high-stakes game of survival, as Carla and Tamsin turn the tables on their captors, transforming a vacation nightmare into a gripping tale of empowerment, resilience, and unexpected retribution.

 

Knox Goes Away- Theaters        https://youtu.be/L0WNGr-itBs?si=rBTDaDGZkwK-AhV9

KNOX GOES AWAY Michael Keaton stars in this unpredictable thriller as John Knox, a hit man attempting to make amends before his recently discovered dementia takes over. Aided by a trusted friend (Academy Award® winner Al Pacino) with his own shady past, Knox races against the police — and his own rapidly deteriorating mind — to save his estranged son (James Marsden) from a vengeance-fueled mistake and “cash out” before it’s too late. Also starring Oscar® winners Ray McKinnon and Marcia Gay Harden.

March 19, 2024

Trail of Justice- VOD, Digital       ’https://youtu.be/-bDlXNMVA0M?si=kGnX7ugcsOYxwiFx

TRAIL OF JUSTICE After a family tragedy befalls Jeff and Will Lawson, the two young farmers set out across the frontier to build a new life on the West Coast. Along the way, these devoted, rough-and-ready brothers battle cutthroat gunslingers and marauders and become entangled in a long-standing feud between a lone Blackfoot brave and a local mayor with a tortured past

March 22, 2024

Arthur The King-Theaters  https://youtu.be/wjDJNEPghNY?si=tNIe9pXy7a0GrJW8

ARTHUR THE KING Over the course of ten days and 435 miles, an unbreakable bond is forged between pro adventure racer Michael Light (Mark Wahlberg) and a scrappy street dog companion dubbed Arthur. Based on an incredible true story, ARTHUR THE KING follows Light, desperate for one last chance to win, as he convinces a sponsor to back him and a team of athletes (Simu Liu, Nathalie Emmanuel, and Ali Suliman) for the Adventure Racing World Championship in the Dominican Republic. As the team is pushed to their outer limits of endurance in the race, Arthur redefines what victory, loyalty and friendship truly mean.

March 26, 2024

Golden Years- Digital          https://youtu.be/HQyIZllYNPY?si=s5a15WfoktFqdj2_

GOLDEN YEARS Alice and Peter are celebrating their retirement – and with it, a new phase in their lives. However, shortly after the couple’s retirement party, a sudden tragedy befalls Alice’s best friend Magalie. Peter, sympathetic to the suffering of Magalie’s widower, Heinz, invites him on the retirement cruise their children gave them. Alice had hoped this trip would infuse fresh life into their marriage, but instead of enjoying their time together, they find themselves drifting further apart. Disappointed and hurt, Alice doesn’t reboard the cruise ship during a shore excursion and instead embarks on a journey of self-discovery, taking her across Southern Europe and bringing her into a community of older people finding joy outside traditional notions of gender, marriage, and the later years of one’s life. Barbara Kulcsar (The Two of Us, Blush) directs from a screenplay by Petra Volpe (Heidi, The Divine Order), skillfully balancing drama and comedy in an affectionate story of an older couple.

March 29, 2024

Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire- Theaters      https://youtu.be/lV1OOlGwExM?si=s0QYaPRzMhCyuFNH

GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE The epic battle continues! Legendary Pictures’ cinematic Monsterverse follows up the explosive showdown of “Godzilla vs. Kong” with an all-new adventure that pits the almighty Kong and the fearsome Godzilla against a colossal undiscovered threat hidden within our world, challenging their very existence—and our own. “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” delves further into the histories of these Titans and their origins, as well as the mysteries of Skull Island and beyond, while uncovering the mythic battle that helped forge these extraordinary beings and tied them to humankind forever

APRIL 2024

April 5, 2024

Monkey Man- Theaters                  https://youtu.be/g8zxiB5Qhsc?si=bJDSXjaXtpk8-7JA

MONKEY MAN Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask, he is beaten bloody by more popular fighters for cash. After years of suppressed rage, Kid discovers a way to infiltrate the enclave of the city’s sinister elite. As his childhood trauma boils over, his mysteriously scarred hands unleash an explosive campaign of retribution to settle the score with the men who took everything from him.

 

April 12, 2024

Lost Angel- Theaters                    https://youtu.be/FSYc-cLZUEs?si=j1KSyUGH2M4AF5KB 

LOST ANGEL An intimate portrait of a one-of-a-kind singer-songwriter from 1970s Los Angeles, the documentary charts the life of Judee Sill from a troubled adolescence that included armed robbery and prison through her meteoric rise in the music world and tragic early death.  In just over two years, Judee went from living in a car to a deal with Asylum Records and the cover of Rolling Stone . As told by Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne, Graham Nash, David Geffen and JD Souther — along with Judee herself — the film explores Judee’s unique musical style and the inspiring recent rediscovery of her singular music by a new generation of musicians including Robin Pecknold of Fleet Foxes, Adrianne Lenker and Buck Meek of Big Thief, Shawn Colvin and Weyes Blood.

 

April 19, 2024

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare- Theaters  https://youtu.be/zvwDen1Wrx8?si=w2B1X7nFmEDHM-oq

THE MINISTRY OF UNGEMTLEMANLY WARFARE is an action-comedy that tells the story of the first-ever special forces organization formed during WWII by UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill and a small group of military officials including author Ian Fleming. The top-secret combat unit, composed of a motley crew of rogues and mavericks, goes on a daring mission against the Nazis using entirely unconventional and utterly “ungentlemanly” fighting techniques. Ultimately their audacious approach changed the course of the war and laid the foundation for the British SAS and modern Black Ops warfare.

 

April 23, 2024

Tormented (1960)- Blu-ray, DVD

TORMENTED In a tight-knit island community off the coast of California, Tom Stewart (Carlson) is about to marry the woman he loves (Sanders). All is well until Tom’s ex-girlfriend, Vi (Reding), confronts him at the top of the island’s lighthouse, claiming he is hers and hers alone! When a freak accident occurs, he refuses to intervene, allowing the scorned woman to fall to her death. But his relief soon fades as Vi’s vengeful spirit begins to follow him everywhere he goes. Tormented day and night, body and soul, to what lengths will he go to protect his secret? Will the unrelenting she-ghost reveal herself to others? Find out in this harrowing tale of love and hate … caught between the worlds of the living and the dead!

MAY 2024

May 2, 2024

The Idea You- Prime Video   

THE IDEA OF YOU film centers on Solène (Anne Hathaway), a 40-year-old single mom who begins an unexpected romance with 24-year-old Hayes Campbell (Nicholas Galitzine), the lead singer of August Moon, the hottest boy band on the planet. When Solène must step in to chaperone her teenage daughter’s trip to the Coachella Music Festival after her ex bails at the last minute, she has a chance encounter with Hayes and there is an instant, undeniable spark. As they begin a whirlwind romance, it isn’t long before Hayes’ superstar status poses unavoidable challenges to their relationship, and Solène soon discovers that life in the glare of his spotlight might be more than she bargained for

May 3, 2024

Cuckoo- Theaters          https://youtu.be/GDsboqjQq8o?si=0uAN15PKpKCzxqnr

CUCKOO Reluctantly, 17-year-old Gretchen leaves her American home to live with her father, who has just moved into a resort in the German Alps with his new family. Arriving at their future residence, they are greeted by Mr. König, her father’s boss, who takes an inexplicable interest in Gretchen’s mute half-sister Alma. Something doesn’t seem right in this tranquil vacation paradise. Gretchen is plagued by strange noises and bloody visions until she discovers a shocking secret that also concerns her own family.

May 10, 2024

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes- Theaters            https://youtu.be/XtFI7SNtVpY

KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES set several generations in the future following Caesar’s reign, in which apes are the dominant species living harmoniously and humans have been reduced to living in the shadows. As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all that he has known about the past and to make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.

May 17, 2024

IF- Theaters                https://youtu.be/6QzggPsjJKc

IF From writer and director John Krasinski, IF is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids. IF stars Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Cailey Fleming, Fiona Shaw, and the voices of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr. and Steve Carell alongside many more as the wonderfully unique characters that reflect the incredible power of a child’s imagination.

May 24, 2024

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga- Theaters

FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA As the world fell, young Furiosa is snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers and falls into the hands of a great Biker Horde led by the Warlord Dementus. Sweeping through the Wasteland, they come across the Citadel presided over by The Immortan Joe. While the two Tyrants war for dominance, Furiosa must survive many trials as she puts together the means to find her way home.

 

JUNE 2024

June 28, 2024

Horizon: An American Saga: Chapter 1- Theaters   https://youtu.be/V1KaJvDMlNc?si=Tp4FNFsZJyt-z7EF

HORIZON: AN AMERICAN SAGA: CHAPTER 1 explores the lure of the Old West and how it was won—and lost—through the blood, sweat and tears of many. Spanning the four years of the Civil War, from 1861 to 1865, Costner’s ambitious cinematic adventure will take audiences on an emotional journey across a country at war with itself, experienced through the lens of families, friends and foes all attempting to discover what it truly means to be the United States of America.

 

A Quiet Place: Day One- Theaters     https://youtu.be/j2HKj8ZOvJg

A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE Experience the day the world went quiet.

JULY 2024

July 3, 2024

Despicable Me 4- Theaters      https://youtu.be/qQlr9-rF32A?si=Vg5fkNEBYg5p4zwy

In the first Despicable Me movie in seven years, Gru, the world’s favorite supervillain-turned-Anti-Villain League-agent, returns for an exciting, bold new era of Minions mayhem in Illumination’s Despicable Me 4. Gru (Steve Carrell) and Lucy (Kristen Wiig) and their girls —Margo (Miranda Cosgrove), Edith (Dana Gaier) and Agnes (Madison Polan)—welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. In this chapter Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal (Will Ferrell) and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina (Sofia Vergara), and the family is forced to go on the run.

AUGUST 2024

August 16, 2024

Horizon: An American Sage: Chapter 2 – Theaters  https://youtu.be/V1KaJvDMlNc?si=Tp4FNFsZJyt-z7EF

HORIZON: AN AMERICAN SAGE: CHAPTER 2 (continues) explores the lure of the Old West and how it was won—and lost—through the blood, sweat and tears of many. Spanning the four years of the Civil War, from 1861 to 1865, Costner’s ambitious cinematic adventure will take audiences on an emotional journey across a country at war with itself, experienced through the lens of families, friends and foes all attempting to discover what it truly means to be the United States of America.

 

SEPTEMBER 2024

September 6, 2024

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice- Theaters

BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE

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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