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.
MAY 2024
May 2, 2024
The Idea of 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
The Contestant- HULU https://youtu.be/wSJWxOn2pi0?si=PK8LxnvtAobcOLZI
THE CONTESTANT This true story of a Japanese reality TV star left naked in a room for more than a year, tasked with filling out magazine sweepstakes to earn food and clothing, prompts innumerable questions about our culture of oversharing. Before the onslaught of reality television in the West, there was an ominous harbinger in Japan of what was to come in our oversharing-obsessed culture. “The Contestant” traces the experience of aspiring comedian Tomoaki Hamatsu, nicknamed Nasubi, who unwittingly became an extreme case study.
The Fall Guy- Theaters https://youtu.be/j7jPnwVGdZ8?si=7O2MkhHqFTuZjwZ3
THE FALL GUY He’s a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of heights, all for our entertainment. And now, fresh off an almost career-ending accident, this working-class hero has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job. What could possibly go right?
May 3, 2024
Unfrosted- Netflix https://youtu.be/2lqRPUhPfho?si=Js9pzmrwH4dhwLn-
UNFROSTED Michigan, 1963. Kellogg’s and Post, sworn cereal rivals, race to create a pastry that will change the face of breakfast. A tale of ambition, betrayal, sugar, and menacing milkmen, Unfrosted stars Jerry Seinfeld as Bob Cabana. POSTER
May 7, 2024
One Hand Don’t Clap- DVD https://youtu.be/QvjhY0MMzOs?si=cEJrPsMVdn4ywq76
ONE HAND DON’T CLAP captures the vibrant story of calypso and soca with the dynamic Grandmaster Lord Kitchener, who made the music a hit in London, and Calypso Rose, the first woman to shine in a male arena. Leading audiences from New York recording studios to the awesome magic of Carnival in Trinidad & Tobago, the film reflects the legacy of a vast West Indian population. The many generations in One Hand Don’t Clap trace the evolution of a musical style whose infectious rhythms and exhilarating irreverence have found their way to ever-broadening audiences worldwide.
May 9, 2024
Mother of the Bride- Netflix https://youtu.be/bUSoEQBHtSg?si=2bFvuQPymRBxwGRB
MOTHER OF THE BRIDE Lana’s daughter Emma returns from abroad and drops a bombshell: She’s getting married. In Thailand. In a month! Things only get worse when Lana learns that the man who captured Emma’s heart is the son of the man who broke hers years ago. POSTER
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.
Who is Stan Smith?- Theaters https://youtu.be/oXjuOzMTwZE?si=jZAIsbu1CiQjN7tT
WHO IS STAN SMITH? More than the namesake of one of the most iconic sneakers, Stan Smith has lived a champion’s life on and off the tennis court. Chronicling his rise from collegiate superstar to World No.1 and beyond, Smith blazed new paths for athletes, both as a fashion icon and a humanitarian. Complete with intimate first-person accounts and dynamic archival materials. The Documentary is a powerful and inspiring portrait of the man behind the shoe that became a movement.
The Last Stop in Yuma County- Theaters https://youtu.be/kd9mMDnpqGc?si=8iSd1dU71UmfwII9
THE LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY While awaiting the next fuel truck at a middle-of-nowhere Arizona rest stop, a traveling young knife salesman is thrust into a high-stakes hostage situation by the arrival of two similarly stranded bank robbers with no qualms about using cruelty—or cold, hard steel—to protect their bloodstained, ill-begotten fortune.
Lazareth- Theaters https://youtu.be/vIA3IGsuQjs?si=tjVETCOAfbJGmokl
LAZARETH Following the death of their parents, Lee (Ashley Judd) adopts her nieces, Imogen (Katie Douglas) and Maeve (Sarah Pidgeon), and raises them in a remote cabin as a deadly pandemic rages on around them. For over 10 years, the girls are raised to never leave the woods, avoid any and all interaction with outsiders, and ultimately rely on Lee as their only connection to the outside world. Lee has convinced the girls this is the key to survival in what is now an infectious and violent world. But when Imogen and Maeve discover an injured man in the nearby woods, Lee’s absolute control begins to disintegrate as their faith in her, and everything they’ve ever known, begins to unravel.
Stay With Us- Theaters https://youtu.be/VPpp2_FbK4E?si=6xjyAsNWI7_DJ-V4
STAY WITH US After three successful years living and working in America, French-Jewish actor and comedian Gad Elmaleh decides to move back home to Paris. He misses his family and friends. Or, at least that’s what Gad tells his loving yet overbearing parents, Régine and David. However, it’s not long before his parents find out the true reason for their son’s return — after a long period of ambivalence towards his own Jewishness, Gad has officially decided to convert to Catholicism. Dumbfounded by his sudden obsession with the Virgin Mary, and with only five weeks before his baptism, Gad’s family endeavor to bring him back to Judaism for fear of losing him forever.
Living with Leopards- Netflix https://youtu.be/c2pzKahGGtA?si=UW7WorOnQtBbt_Tj
LIVING WITH LEOPARDS is and Incredible ‘coming of age’ take of a pair of leopard cubs born into one of the most dramatic landscapes on earth. It’s a nature documentary.
May 14, 2024
Land of the Bad- DVD https://paramnt.us/LandofBadTrailer
LAND OF THE BAD a covert Special Forces operation in the South Philippines spirals into a brutal 48-hour battle for survival. When an elite extraction team is ambushed deep in enemy territory, rookie officer Kinney (Liam Hemsworth) is left outnumbered but determined to leave no man behind. With an air strike closing in, Kinney’s only hope hinges on the guidance of Air Force drone pilot Reaper (Russel Crowe), navigating unknowable danger where every move could be their last.
The Tiger’s Apprentice- Digital https://youtu.be/WnqPZR1amnA?si=qKJHEF8cNpxZhuBm
THE TIGERS APPRENTICE follows Chinese-American teenager Tom Lee (Brandon Soo Hoo), whose life changes forever when he discovers he is part of a long lineage of magical protectors known as the Guardians. With guidance from a mythical tiger named Hu (Henry Golding) and the other Zodiac animal warriors, Tom trains to take on an evil force (Michelle Yeoh) that threatens humanity.
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.
Babes- Theaters https://youtu.be/E2ReABAgaDA?si=N9D0fdrvxUPRMGue
BABES follows inseparable childhood best friends Eden (Ilana Glazer) and Dawn (Michelle Buteau), having grown up together in NYC, now firmly in different phases of adulthood. When carefree and single Eden decides to have a baby on her own after a one-night stand, their friendship faces its greatest challenge. BABES delves into the complexities of female friendship with a blend of laughter, tears, and labor pains.
Pitch People- Streaming https://youtu.be/OmW8R9TuwnE?si=QDVrWJ7XYjmrEV1I
PITCH PEOPLE The documentary is an energetic look at the pitch business, a dynamic world that started in Europe, made its way to the U.S. boardwalks, and exploded on television in the 1990s.
Thelma the Unicorn- Netflix https://youtu.be/BOEMUudvYAw?si=1x4McvVy7txqjdu7
THELMA THE UNICORN Thelma is a small-time pony who dreams of becoming a glamorous music star. In a pink and glitter-filled moment of fate, Thelma is transformed into a unicorn and instantly rises to global stardom. But this new life of fame comes at a cost.
Power- Netflix https://youtu.be/BNfYuUKyXBU?si=9f0PrGTSOBYG8Kan
POWER the Documentary states that Driven to contain threats to social order, American policing has exploded in scope and scale over hundreds of years. Now, it can be described by one word: power.
May 21, 2024
Slam- Blu-ray https://youtu.be/SzBHE1ISsUA?si=lKIf8D9HpQhAezXh
SLAM Raymond (Saul Williams) is a young Black performance poet living in Washington, D.C. who is arrested and imprisoned for a petty marijuana charge. Danger lurks around every corner, but nothing can stop him from establishing his identity, strength, and voice. In jail, Raymond meets a prison gang leader (Bonz Malone) and a writing teacher (Sonja Sohn) who inspires him to use the power of creative expression to fight for his freedom and avoid becoming another victim of the racist criminal justice system.
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.
The Keeper- Theaters https://youtu.be/ZmEj42q8vlM?si=Fzq0X0NjD7TIcV9j
THE KEEPER Heavily impacted by his fellow veteran’s suicides, George Eshleman (Angus Benfield), an Army veteran, decides to help raise awareness of military member suicides by hiking the full Appalachian Trail from Maine to Georgia while carrying 363 name tapes from the uniforms of military members who committed suicide. He is given the trail name “The Keeper” (of the names) by a special group of veterans he meets along the way, and finds support and comfort from fellow hikers, civilians, and other military veterans alike, in the “Hiker Universe.” Despite their support, his depression threatens to overtake his judgment as the days pass. With his darkness only a few paces from his mind as he travels the trail, George struggles to prove his mettle, conquer his depression, and focus on the mission.
Atlas- Netflix https://youtu.be/Jokpt_LJpbw?si=HZCCdXijnGUxP4w-
ATLAS follows Atlas Shepherd (Jennifer Lopez), a brilliant but misanthropic data analyst with a deep distrust of artificial intelligence, joins a mission to capture a renegade robot with whom she shares a mysterious past. But when plans go awry, her only hope of saving the future of humanity from AI is to trust it.
How to Rob a Bank- Select Theaters
HOW TO ROB A BANK It’s 1990s Seattle and the world’s best bank robber has it all: looks, charm, a sprawling treehouse hideout, and an uncanny ability to disappear using Hollywood-style makeup. But as law enforcement inches closer, his once-carefree life spirals into a suffocating trap, forcing him and his crew to risk it all in one final heist.
May 28, 2024
On the Adamant- DVD https://youtu.be/i1FB4AWer5c?si=Mjn_TKZbE85jbkQT
ON THE ADAMANT invites viewers to come aboard the Adamant and witness the transformational power of art and community. The Adamant is a one-of-a-kind place: a floating refuge on the Seine River in the heart of Paris that offers day programs for adults with mental illnesses. Its attendees come from across the city and are offered care that grounds them in time and space, helping them achieve recovery and stability. Through a blend of therapy, education, and culture rooted in music and the arts, the Adamant offers a hopeful vision of what a humanistic approach to mental health care could look like. The community on the boat is intentionally created so that both the staff and the people receiving care are treated with the same respect and dignity. Their meetings and conversations reveal the camaraderie and collective humanity of a group of people whose similarities far outweigh their differences.
The Tiger’s Apprentice- DVD https://youtu.be/WnqPZR1amnA?si=qKJHEF8cNpxZhuBm
THE TIGERS APPRENTICE follows Chinese-American teenager Tom Lee (Brandon Soo Hoo), whose life changes forever when he discovers he is part of a long lineage of magical protectors known as the Guardians. With guidance from a mythical tiger named Hu (Henry Golding) and the other Zodiac animal warriors, Tom trains to take on an evil force (Michelle Yeoh) that threatens humanity.
The Commandant’s Shadow- Theaters https://youtu.be/gMLOrFphspg?si=ZbXbfMkHXKoAZ4nF
THE COMMANDANT’S SHADOW Daniela Völker’s timely and poignant documentary “The Commandant’s Shadow,” which follows Hans Jürgen Höss, the 87-year-old son of Rudolf Höss, as he faces his father’s terrible legacy for the first time. His father was the Camp Commandant of Auschwitz and masterminded the murder of over a million Jews; the life of Höss and his family was recently fictionalized in the Academy Award-winning “The Zone of Interest.” Now, “The Commandant’s Shadow” tells the story of the real people who lived on site at Höss’s death camp.
American Mileage- VOD https://youtu.be/KUVaj29yPYw?si=nUtOlDcGXgAjOGQi
AMERICAN MILEAGE Determined to make a living as a musician, Cam Cole abandoned the traditions of the music industry and built a loyal international fan-base from the ground up. Frustrated by record label bureaucracy, band member conflicts and shady music venues, Cam created a one-man musical show to bring directly to the people. Busking on the busy streets of London, Cam’s high-energy performances have stopped thousands of passersby in their tracks. Videos of those performances have racked up millions of views on the internet. With the support of a global audience, Cam has reached a milestone he’s dreamed about since he was a kid – touring the United States
RANI RANI RANI- DVD https://youtu.be/cMs9tm6TEt4?si=qi8O00koGCYMODoY
RANI RANI RANI follows Rani, the caretaker at an abandoned factory, in an almost-abandoned Indian village. It’s just an ordinary day for Rani — trapped in a struggle for survival between a feckless husband on one hand, and her husband’s brother and ruthless sister-in-law on the other. But when Rani happens upon a group of opportunists seeking to prove the efficacy of their mysteriously-acquired mechanical device to a potential buyer, her fortunes seem set to change. All these opportunists are looking for is a volunteer, a test subject, and for a small sum of cash Rani is lured into their machine. While Rani emerges seemingly unscathed, a violent turn of events makes her realize that changing the trajectory of her life might just be a matter of a second chance, or a third, or maybe just a little more time.
The Execution- Digital, VOD https://youtu.be/LnQmTFURyyI?si=gyukV6oAwTlqztfw
THE EXECUTION when the police finally catch an elusive serial killer, no one can prove his guilt, resulting in the lead detective making it personal. Loosely based on the brutal murders committed by Russian serial killer Andrei Chikatilo, “The Butcher of Rostov”, who killed more than 50 women and children before he was captured, Lado Kvataniya’s feature film debut delivers a twisted and riveting true crime thriller.
May 31, 2024
Backspot- Theaters https://youtu.be/DNofU0SFgQ4?si=LheUh_ljmz3pkTBA
BACKSPOT An ambitious cheerleader, Riley (Devery Jacobs), faces new adversity, an increased drive for perfection and triumph, and a demanding head coach (Evan Rachel Wood) when she and her girlfriend are selected for an all-star cheer squad. With a competition looming, Riley must navigate her drive alongside her crippling anxiety, as one wrong move could bring her crashing to the ground.
Young Woman and the Sea- Theaters https://youtu.be/7tNvrYzPUrk?si=uumcwmvwhmny_z1w
YOUNG WOMAN OF THE SEA the extraordinary true story of Trudy Ederle, the first woman to successfully swim the English Channel. Daisy Ridley stars as the accomplished swimmer who was born to immigrant parents in New York City in 1905. Through the steadfast support of her older sister and supportive trainers, she overcame adversity and the animosity of a patriarchal society to rise through the ranks of the Olympic swimming team and complete the staggering achievement – a 21-mile trek from France to England.
Shadow Land- Select Theaters https://youtu.be/TlT8-3_EPW4?si=xVeIQt0sFzFMZK0P
SHADOW LAND Former President Wainwright (Jon Voight), haunted by dreams of an assassination plot, discovers a conspiracy to discredit his presidency as part of an international scheme. With his trusted advisor, they embark on a mission to uncover the truth, navigating a dangerous path that could expose a global crisis, all while fighting to restore his legacy.
The Young Wife- Theaters, Digital
THE YOUNG WIFE On her wedding day, all that stands between a young woman (Kiersey Clemons) and marital bliss with her soon-to-be husband (Leon Bridges) is surviving the chaos and expectations of family and friends, each intensifying her spiraling panic
Guy Friends- VOD, DVD https://youtu.be/GH9zd6yFwQE?si=FEGh_KMLGt04hgAW
GUY FRIENDS follows Jaime Sharma, a self-described “guy’s girl” who lives in an upscale Manhattan apartment with her lawyer boyfriend and who works as an assistant to a famous architect. All her life, she’s only been friends with men. After Jaime and her boyfriend break up, all her guy friends profess their secret, undying love for her. Jaime turns to Ted, her best friend from college who just moved to the city, for his typical, gentle advice. Instead, she’s challenged by advice from Ted’s brash girlfriend Sandy, who, for the first time in Jaime’s life, tests Jaime’s views about male friendship and about herself.POSTER
Invaders from Proxima B- Theaters https://youtu.be/m5YHYGNa0mA?si=H1BMOejUrJO2vDzs
INVADERS FROM PROXIMA B After a wise-cracking alien named Chuck (Roberts) crashes in the backyard, the Jankins family (Roberts, Sloyan) teams up with their new otherworldly friend to battle a dangerous array of weirdos that show up in hot pursuit. POSTER
Protocol 7- Theaters https://youtu.be/o-NyF2d_hVY?si=_yYcZHNlXjQOp2NX
PROTOCOL 7 Based on real-life events, comes the corporate thriller, Protocol 7. Alexis Koprowski, a devoted mother and small-town family lawyer, Adrian Jay, a renegade doctor exiled from the medical profession, and Steve Schilling, a virologist at a prominent vaccine laboratory turned corporate whistleblower, work together to hold a large pharmaceutical corporation accountable for allegedly fraudulent test results behind a failing mumps vaccine. Protocol 7 takes us behind the corporate curtain, exposing a chain of command that devolves responsibility, prioritizes profits over people, and fosters an amoral mindset of “just following orders”.
JUNE 2024
June 4, 2024
Shadow Land- Digital https://youtu.be/TlT8-3_EPW4?si=xVeIQt0sFzFMZK0P
SHADOW LAND Former President Wainwright (Jon Voight), haunted by dreams of an assassination plot, discovers a conspiracy to discredit his presidency as part of an international scheme. With his trusted advisor, they embark on a mission to uncover the truth, navigating a dangerous path that could expose a global crisis, all while fighting to restore his legacy.
Insane Like Me?- VOD https://youtu.be/W5TqHsNi6jg?si=qwOR0f-WnCH_k4bY
INSANE LIKE ME? is a supernatural thriller about a combat veteran who returns home after a tour of duty overseas. He becomes the lead suspect in his girlfriend’s disappearance and is subsequently wrongly convicted and incarcerated. Nine years later he is released from the mental asylum, he returns home to find the truth and settle the score. POSTER
June 7, 2024
Trim Season- Theaters
TRIM SEASON Jobless and searching for purpose, Emma and a group of young people from Los Angeles drive up the coast to make quick cash trimming marijuana on a secluded farm in Northern California. Cut off from the rest of the world, they soon realize that Mona – the seemingly amiable owner of the estate – is harboring secrets darker than any of them could imagine. It becomes a race against time for Emma and her friends to escape the dense woods with their lives.
Bad Boys: Ride or Die- Theaters https://youtu.be/hRFY_Fesa9Q?si=j8cuT-T_5ZDdIUJN
BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE Detectives Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) investigate corruption within the Miami PD when their late Captain Conrad Howard is posthumously accused of being involved with the Romanian Mafia, but a setup turns them into fugitives, forcing them to work outside the law in order to solve the case.
Heroes Shed No Tears- Theaters https://youtu.be/tz4qAmgvsCQ?si=dHn86yOTDrvlg_q9
HEROES SHED NO TEARS soldier-of-fortune Chan Chung, the leader of an elite Chinese commando force enlisted by the Thai government to capture General Samton, a powerful drug lord from the Golden Triangle. After a successful raid on the general’s headquarters, the mercenaries cross into Vietnam and encounter a barbaric colonel (Lam Ching Ying), who is determined to stop them at any cost. Now pursued by both Samton’s henchmen and the colonel’s troops, the heroes flee for the border of Thailand, outmanned and outgunned by their enemies.
June 11, 2024
Wild Eyed and Wicked- TVOD, Digital https://youtu.be/BJQenyEQzxM?si=OiKCdsPFixdMTxAB
WILD EYED AND WICKED follows Lily Pierce (Molly Kunz) in her attempt to strike back at the medieval creature that’s haunted her family for generations. In order to do so, she must reconnect with her estranged father, Gregory (Michael X. Sommers), a disgraced history professor, and learn how to draw upon a time of steel and blade when armor-clad knights rode out and dueled monsters to the death. The story of Lily Pierce is inspired by Writer Elizabeth Foxwood’s experiences helping herself and others build paths to recovery regarding trauma and mental health battles, all part of her world as a medical doctor in NYC and Pennsylvania.
June 14, 2024
Inside Out 2- Theaters https://youtu.be/LEjhY15eCx0?si=Muj5pj9rQCRD_FnC
INSIDE OUT 2 returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone.
Reverse the Curse- Theaters https://youtu.be/UBosYy-Qz8g?si=sdAl2Q1INpKTBPhY
REVERSE THE CURSE follows Ted (Marshall-Green), a failed writer-turned-Yankees Stadium peanut slinger who moves back home after learning of the failing health of his Red Sox-obsessed father, Marty (David Duchovny). While Marty strives to make amends for his past, his health drops abruptly whenever his beloved Sox lose a game. To keep his dad’s spirits up, Ted takes matters into his own hands and manufactures a winning streak with the help of a crew of dad’s neighborhood pals. In the process, Ted strikes up a bond with Marty’s charming “Death Specialist,” Marianna (Beatriz), and the prospect of a new love reignites his ambitions.
Fresh Kills- Theaters https://youtu.be/8DjqSdteMD0?si=-wtpYVh3bOKF9KqS
FRESH KILLS brings late 1980s Staten Island to vivid life through the lens of Rose Larusso (Emily Bader), an inquisitive young girl who discovers her father (Domenick Lombardozzi) is an emerging mafia kingpin. Rose’s growing desire to break free from the path set before her soon threatens her existence and alienates her from her closest allies: her mother Francine (Jennifer Esposito), her sister Connie (Odessa A’zion), and her aunt Christine (Annabella Sciorra).
June 18, 2024
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution- Netflix https://youtu.be/dEZX9LNX3BA?si=cO0LRrzHuB5JQIFd
OUTSTANDING: A COMEDY REVOLUTION feature-length documentary to examine the history of queer stand-up comedy. The documentary considers the importance of LGBTQ+ stand-up as an instrument for social change over the past five decades, actively reflecting and challenging cultural norms and values. Ultimately, the film reveals that queer comedians — whether they intended to or not — helped change the world, one joke at a time.
June 19, 2024
Black Barbie: A Documentary- Netflix https://youtu.be/UGeXbzwXevs?si=Mi6lagR8P8vwOurp
BLACK BARBIE celebrates the momentous impact three Black women at Mattel had on the evolution of the Barbie brand as we know it. Through these charismatic insiders’ stories, the documentary tells the story of how the first Black Barbie came to be in 1980, examining the importance of representation and how dolls can be crucial to the formation of identity and imagination.
June 21, 2024
Janet Planet- Theaters https://youtu.be/_aBF_v0gvpQ?si=izx4_kSkZOgYC3Ps
JANET PLANET In rural Western Massachusetts, 11-year-old Lacy spends the summer of 1991 at home, enthralled by her own imagination and the attention of her mother, Janet. As the months pass, three visitors enter their orbit, all captivated by Janet and her spellbinding nature. In her solitary moments, Lacy inhabits an inner world so extraordinarily detailed that it begins to seep into the outside world.
Bread & Roses- Apple TV+
BREAD & ROSES offers a powerful window into the seismic impact on women’s rights and livelihoods after Kabul fell to the Taliban in 2021. The film follows three women, in real time, as they fight to recover their autonomy. Mani captures the spirit and resilience of Afghan women through a raw depiction of their harrowing plight.
Trigger Warning- Netflix
TRIGGER WARNING a skilled Special Forces commando (Jessica Alba) takes ownership of her father’s bar after he suddenly dies, and soon finds herself at odds with a violent gang running rampant in her hometown.
What Remains- Theaters https://youtu.be/Sk9GqHw9Fuc?si=-geuB5mLEosS9vxj
WHAT REMAINS During the 1990s, at a Scandinavian psychiatric hospital, a man known as Mads Lake confessed to multiple murders and was convicted. However, the uneasy triumvirate of Mads, therapist Anna Rudebeck and policeman Soren Rank, all have a vested interest in unearthing the truth, as a deepening co-dependency threatens to consume them all. Inspired by true events.
June 24, 2024
Ultraman: Rising- Netflix https://youtu.be/_YGosxAnZ4Q?si=ORhX0EjdKRAFV6bx
ULTRAMAN: RISING With Tokyo under siege from rising monster attacks, baseball star Ken Sato reluctantly returns home to take on the mantle of Ultraman. But the titanic superhero meets his match when he reluctantly adopts a 35-foot-tall, fire-breathing baby kaiju. Sato must rise above his ego to balance work and parenthood while protecting the baby from forces bent on exploiting her for their own dark plans.
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 In Day One — set long before the events of the first films — Nyong’o plays Sam, a woman swept up in the violent madness of the alien invasion as she runs for her life — both from ravenous monsters who hunt and track based on sound and panic-stricken humans fighting to survive at any cost.
A Family Affair- Netflix
A FAMILY AFFAIR A surprising romance kicks off comic consequences for a young woman (Joey King), her mother (Nicole Kidman), and her movie star boss (Zac Efron) as they face the complications of love, sex, and identity.
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.
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F- Netflix https://youtu.be/qBG3iyr5N70?si=eDpKASlvwQ8jQX0a
BEVERLY HILLS COP: AXEL F Detective Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) is back on the beat in Beverly Hills. After his daughter’s life is threatened, she (Taylour Paige) and Foley team up with a new partner (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and old pals Billy Rosewood (Judge Reinhold) and John Taggart (John Ashton) to turn up the heat and uncover a conspiracy.
July 4, 2024
Kill- Theaters https://youtu.be/cVyNeDYu9Kk?si=7-g-CVJbzD7BxPLy
KILL When army commando Amrit (Lakshya) finds out his true love Tulika (Tanya Maniktala) is engaged against her will, he boards a New Delhi-bound train in a daring quest to derail the arranged marriage. But when a gang of knife-wielding thieves led by the ruthless Fani (Raghav Juyal) begin to terrorize innocent passengers on his train, Amrit takes them on himself in a death-defying kill-spree to save those around him — turning what should have been a typical commute into an adrenaline-fueled thrill ride
July 5, 2024
Maxxxine- Theaters https://youtu.be/y0uS3t6nFgY?si=oy1AaW7M9yNCRXlM
MAXXINE In 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx (Mia Goth) finally gets her big break. However, as a mysterious killer stalks the starlets of Los Angeles, a trail of blood threatens to reveal her sinister past.
AUGUST 2024
August 2, 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.
August 9, 2024
Borderlands- Theaters https://youtu.be/F4KkN2USVUQ?si=XPEjWyvTuCq5rN0G
BORDERLANDS Lilith (Blanchett), an infamous bounty hunter with a mysterious past, reluctantly returns to her home, Pandora, the most chaotic planet in the galaxy. Her mission is to find the missing daughter of Atlas (Ramírez), the universe’s most powerful S.O.B. Lilith forms an unexpected alliance with a ragtag team of misfits – Roland (Hart), a seasoned mercenary on a mission; Tiny Tina (Greenblatt), a feral pre-teen demolitionist; Krieg (Munteanu), Tina’s musclebound protector; Tannis (Curtis), the oddball scientist who’s seen it all; and Claptrap (Black), a wiseass robot. Together, these unlikely heroes must battle an alien species and dangerous bandits to uncover one of Pandora’s most explosive secrets. The fate of the universe could be in their hands – but they’ll be fighting for something more: each other.
It Ends With Us- Theaters https://youtu.be/DLET_u31M4M?si=c4cfjKcEF4I4flgg
IT ENDS WITH US the first Colleen Hoover novel adapted for the big screen, tells the compelling story of Lily Bloom (Blake Lively), a woman who overcomes a traumatic childhood to embark on a new life in Boston and chase a lifelong dream of opening her own business. A chance meeting with charming neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid (Justin Baldoni) sparks an intense connection, but as the two fall deeply in love, Lily begins to see sides of Ryle that remind her of her parents’ relationship. When Lily’s first love, Atlas Corrigan (Brandon Sklenar), suddenly reenters her life, her relationship with Ryle is upended, and Lily realizes she must learn to rely on her own strength to make an impossible choice for her future.
August 15, 2024
Jackpot- Prime Video
JACKPOT In the near future, a “Grand Lottery” has been newly established in California—the catch: Kill the winner before sundown to legally claim their multi-billion dollar jackpot. When Katie Kim (Awkwafina) moves to Los Angeles, she mistakenly finds herself with the winning ticket. Desperate to survive the hordes of jackpot hunters, she reluctantly joins forces with amateur lottery protection agent Noel Cassidy (John Cena) who will do everything in his power to get her to sundown in exchange for a piece of her prize. However, Noel must face off with his slick rival Louis Lewis (Simu Liu), who also seeks to collect Katie’s commission at all costs.
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.
The Union- Netflix
THE UNION Mike (Mark Wahlberg) is happy living a simple life as a construction worker in his native New Jersey – until his long-lost high school sweetheart, Roxanne (Halle Berry), shows up with more on her mind than romance. Knowing he’s the right man for the job, she recruits Mike on a dangerous intelligence mission in Europe that thrusts them back together into a world of spies and high-speed car chases, with sparks flying along the way. NO POSTER
SEPTEMBER 2024
September 6, 2024
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice- Theaters https://youtu.be/oxLBJjclzLE?si=ltNZ1SRljVpPdfEK
BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton) is back! After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s (Winona Ryder) life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid (Jenna Ortega), discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened. With trouble brewing in both realms, it’s only a matter of time until someone says Beetlejuice’s name three times and the mischievous demon returns to unleash his very own brand of mayhem.
September 27, 2024
Lee- Theaters https://youtu.be/lEbhoqgpqPE?si=JwlRkAqWxr46MZKO
LEE portrays a pivotal decade in the life of American war correspondent and photographer, Lee Miller (Kate Winslett). Miller’s singular talent and unbridled tenacity resulted in some of the 20th century’s most indelible images of war, including an iconic photo of Miller herself, posing defiantly in Hitler’s private bathtub. Miller had a profound understanding and empathy for women and the voiceless victims of war. Her images display both the fragility and ferocity of the human experience. Above all, the film shows how Miller lived her life at full throttle in pursuit of truth, for which she paid a huge personal price, forcing her to confront a traumatic and deeply buried secret from her childhood.
NOVEMBER 2024
November 27, 2024
Wicked- Theaters https://youtu.be/YPCqTI0PVV0?si=-vt0OvZFXg_VrlyN
WICKED the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart. The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda’s unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba’s determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
