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Jamie Foxx and Tommy Lee Jones in “The Burial” Trailer, Poster, Clips and Images

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The Burial took inspiration from actual events and was co-written by Doug Wright and Maggie Betts. Betts also directs the story about a handshake deal that goes sour.

Mamoudou Athie as Hal Dockins, Dorian Missick as Reggie Douglas, and Tommy Lee Jones as Jeremiah O’Keefe in The Burial Photo: Skip Bolen © AMAZON CONTENT SERVICES LLC

Funeral homeowner Jeremiah O’Keefe, played by Tommy Lee Jones, enlists charismatic, smooth-talking attorney Willie E. Gary, played by Jamie Foxx, to save his family business.

Jurnee Smollett as Mame Downes and Jamie Foxx as Willie Gary in The Burial Photo: Skip Bolen © AMAZON CONTENT SERVICES LLC

Tempers flare, and laughter ensues as the unlikely pair bond, exposing corporate corruption and racial injustice in this inspirational, triumphant story.

Tommy Lee Jones as Jeremiah O’Keefe and Pamela Reed as Annette O’Keefe in The Burial Photo: Skip Bolen © AMAZON CONTENT SERVICES LLC

Jurnee Smollett, Mamoudou Athie, Pamela Reed, Bill Camp, and Alan Ruck also star in the comedy-drama.

“The Bikeriders” Trailers and Posters

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The Bikeriders

Written and directed by Jeff Nichols, The Bikeriders follows the glory days of a 1960s motorcycle gang to its inevitable demise. Danny Lyon’s photo book The Bikeriders inspired the movie with a great cast, including Tom Hardy, Michael Shannon, Mike Faist, Austin Butler and Jodie Comer.

Fennell’s “Saltburn” Starring a Stellar Cast

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Academy Award-winning filmmaker Emerald Fennell brings us Saltburn. It’s a beautifully wicked tale of privilege and desire. Student Oliver Quick, played by Irish actor Barry Keoghan, struggles to find his place at Oxford University.

He finds himself drawn into the world of the charming and aristocratic Felix Catton, played by Jacob Elordi. Felix invites him to Saltburn, his eccentric family’s sprawling estate, for a summer never to be forgotten.

Rosamund Pike, Alison Oliver, Carey Mulligan, Richard E. Grant and Ewan Mitchell also star in the movie.

“A Million Miles Away” Trailer, Poster and Images

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Based on actual events about an engineer, Jose Hernandez and directed by Alejandra Marquez Abella, A Million Miles Away follows the first migrant farmworker, played by Michael Pena, to travel to space.

It’s a tale of perseverance, sacrifice, and community to accomplish an impossible dream.

Ashley Ciarra and Bobby Soto also star in the movie that lands on Prime Video.

“Sitting in Bars With Cake” Trailer, Clips, and Images

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Trish Sie directed Sitting in Bars With Cake, inspired by true events. The film follows best friends Jane, played by Yara Shahidi, and Corinne, played by Odessa A’zion.

Navigating life in Los Angeles in their twenties, the ultimate extrovert, Corinne convinces her shy but extremely talented home baker best friend Jane to commit to a year of baking cakes. Then they bring them to bars to meet people and develop confidence called “cakebarring.”

During their year of “cakebarring,” Corinne receives a life-altering diagnosis, and the pair face a challenge unlike anything they’ve experienced before. Sitting in Bars with Cake isn’t only a madcap joyride through some of L.A.’s most colorful watering holes. It’s a moving celebration of female friendship, forging identity, and finding joy in unexpected places.

Ron Livingston, Bette Midler, and Martha Kelly also star in the film.

“Dreamin’ Wild” Trailer, Poster and Images

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Dreamin’ Wild is a true story of love and redemption. It’s about Donnie Emerson, played by Casey Affleck, and his family. His album was rediscovered after thirty years and was praised by music critics.

Rediscovering the album brings up buried emotions for Donnie, Nancy, Joe, and Don Sr. as they face their past and newfound fame.

Directed by Bill Pohlad, other cast members are Noah Jupe, Jack Dylan Grazer, Beau Bridges, Walton Goggins and Chris Messina.

“The Holdovers” Trailer, Clips, and Images

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Dominic Sessa stars as Angus Tully, Paul Giamatti as Paul Hunham and Da’Vine Joy Randolph as Mary Lamb in director Alexander Payne’s THE HOLDOVERS, a Focus Features release. Credit: Seacia Pavao / © 2023 FOCUS FEATURES LLC

Alexander Payne directed The Holdovers movie from a screenplay by David Hemingson. It tells the story of a grumpy teacher, played by Paul Giamatti, who babysits some students during Christmas break.

Dominic Sessa stars as Angus Tully and Da’Vine Joy Randolph as Mary Lamb in director Alexander Payne’s THE HOLDOVERS, a Focus Features release. Credit: Seacia Pavao / © 2023 FOCUS FEATURES LLC


Tate Donovan, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Carrie Preston and Michael Provost also star in the film.

Emma Stone in “Poor Things” Trailers, Clips, Featurettes, Images and Posters

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Yorgos Lanthimos directs Emma Stone in this Victorian tale of love, discovery and scientific daring.

Poor Things tells the incredible story of Bella Baxter, a young woman brought back to life by an eccentric but brilliant scientist.

Emma Stone in POOR THINGS. Photo by Yorgos Lanthimos. Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. © 2023 20th Century Studios All Rights Reserved.

Baxter runs off with a lawyer for a whirlwind adventure across the continents. She blossoms from the freedom of prejudices and becomes steadfast in supporting liberation and equality.

Emma Stone in POOR THINGS. Photo by Yorgos Lanthimos. Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. © 2023 20th Century Studios All Rights Reserved.

Willem Dafoe, Mark Ruffalo, Ramy Youssef, Jerrod Carmichael, and Christopher Abbott star in the film.

Films directed by Yorgos Lanthimos:

Favourite

The Killing of a Sacred Deer

The Lobster

Alps

Dogtooth

“Bob Marley: One Love” Trailers, Posters and Interviews

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Reinaldo Marcus Green directed Bob Marley: One Love, which honors Bob Marley’s life and celebrates the iconic reggae musician, portrayed by Kingsley Ben-Adir. The story follows his rise to fame and his courage to support human rights.

Michael Gandolfini, Lashana Lynch and Anthony Welsh also star.

“Retribution” Trailers, Clips, Featurette and Poster

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Liam Neeson stars in Retribution, an immersive ticking-clock thriller in a high-octane ride of redemption and revenge.

Directed by Nimrod Antal, the story begins with a mysterious caller who puts a bomb under his car seat, Matt Turner, played by Neeson. Then, a high-speed chase occurs across the city to complete specific tasks. Matt is in a race against time to save his kids from a bomb in the back seat of the car he’s driving, following a stranger’s dangerous instructions.

Jack Campion, Noma Dumezweni, Matthew Modine and Emily Kusche also star.

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