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Blitz

“Blitz” Starring Saoirse With Director McQueen

Apple TV, drama, , ,
Apple TV's Blitz

Directed by Steve McQueen, Blitz follows George’s epic journey, played by Elliott Heffernan. He’s a 9-year-old World War II London boy whose mother Rita, played by Saoirse Ronan, sends him to safety in the English countryside.

George, defiant and determined to return home to his mom and his grandfather Gerald, played by Paul Weller, in East London, embarks on an adventure, only to find himself in immense peril. At the same time, a distraught Rita searches for her missing son.

Other movies directed by McQueen:

Widows

Occupied City

12 Years a Slave

Red, White and Blue

Mickey 17

“Mickey 17” Trailer

comedy, science fiction

Directed by Bong Joon-ho and based on Edward Ashton’s novel Mickey7, Mickey 17 follows Mickey Barnes, played by Robert Pattinson. He’s a disposable employee sent on a human expedition to colonize the ice world of Nifheim.

After one iteration dies, a new body is regenerated, and most of his memories are intact.

Other films directed by Bong Joon-ho:

Parasite

Barking Dogs Never Bite

Mother

Dog Man

“Dog Man” Trailer and Storyline

animation, based on a book, children movies, family movies, kid movies,

Directed by Emmy winner Peter Hastings, Dog Man is a canine-crime-fighting film adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s New York Times bestseller. A faithful police dog and his human police officer owner get injured together on the job. A foolish but life-saving surgery fuses them, and Dog Man, voiced by Isla Fisher, is born. Dog Man is sworn to protect, serve, fetch, sit and roll over.  

As Dog Man embraces his new identity and strives to impress his Chief, voiced by Lil Rel Howery, he must stop the pretty evil plots of feline supervillain Petey the Cat, voiced by Pete Davidson.

Petey’s latest plan is to clone himself, creating the kitten Lil Petey, to double his ability to do crime. Things get complicated, though, when Lil Petey forges an unexpected bond with Dog Man. 

When Lil Petey falls into the clutches of a common enemy, Dog Man and Petey reluctantly join forces in an action-packed race against time to rescue the young kitten. They discover the power of family (and kittens!) to bring even the most hostile foes together.  

Dog Man also stars Sarah Hatoff, Poppy Liu, Stephen Root, Billy Boyd and Ricky Gervais.  

The Small Things Like These

“Small Things Like These” Trailer, Poster and Images

based on a book, drama,

Based on Claire Keegan’s best-selling novel, Small Things Like These, starring Cillian Murphy and directed by Tim Mielants, follows a devoted father, played by Murphy.

He discovers disturbing secrets while working as a coal merchant to support his family. At the same time, he uncovers truths of his own, which force him to confront his past and the complicit silence of a small Irish town controlled by the Catholic Church.

Cillian Murphy as Bill Furlong and Zara Devlin as Sarah Redmond in Small Things Like These. Photo Credit: Enda Bowe

The supporting cast includes Eileen Walsh, Michelle Fairley, Clare Dunne, Helen Behan and Emily Watson.

Mielants is a Belgian director who directed two other films, Wil and Patrick.

Brothers

“Brothers” Trailer, Poster and Images

comedy,

Story by Etan Cohen, screenplay by Macon Blair and directed by Max Barbakow, Brothers tells the story of a reformed criminal, played by Josh Brolin, whose attempt at going straight is derailed.

Jady (Peter Dinklage) and Farful (Brendan Fraser) in BROTHERS Photo Credit: Courtesy of Prime © AMAZON CONTENT SERVICES LLC

All breaks loose when he reunites with his sanity-testing twin brother, played by Peter Dinklage.

They go on a cross-country road trip for the score of a lifetime. Dodging bullets, the law, and an overbearing mother along the way, they must heal their severed family bond before they end up killing each other.

The film includes an impressive supporting cast, including Taylour Paige, M. Emmet Walsh, Jennifer Landon, Brendan Fraser, Marisa Tomei and Glenn Close.

Lucas Bravo in Freedom

“Freedom” Trailer, Poster and Images

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Freedom

Co-written by Mélanie Laurent and Chris Deslandes and directed by Laurent, Freedom follows a legendary outlaw in France of the late 1970s and early 1980s. The story is based on and inspired by the daring exploits of the electrifying tale of Bruno Sulak, played by Lucas Bravo, a suave and daring criminal who stole hearts alongside riches.

Known for his charm and finesse, Sulak masterminded daring heists without firing a single shot. But as his infamy grew, so did the relentless pursuit of George Moréas, played by Yvan Attal, a tenacious police commissioner with a knack for outsmarting criminals.

Freedom

As Moréas closes in, Sulak’s escape from prison becomes legendary, fuelled by a lust for freedom and a burning desire for his lover Annie, played by Léa Luce Busato.

Freedom

Amidst the chaos of their criminal spree, Sulak and Annie become the ultimate symbols of defiance in the most exhilarating game of cat and mouse that gripped the nation.

The Fire Inside

“The Fire Inside” Trailer, Poster and Images

drama, on Amazon, sports,
The fire inside poster

Written by Barry Jenkins and directed by Rachel Morrison, The Fire Inside is the inspirational true story of Claressa Shields, played by Ryan Destiny. She’s arguably the greatest female boxer of all time.

Claressa, a high school Junior from Flint, Michigan, aided by her tough-love coach, Jason Crutchfield, played by Brian Tyree Henry, pushes past all limitations to become the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing.

The Fire Inside
Ryan Destiny as Claressa Shields and Brian Tyree Henry as Jason Crutchfield
An Amazon MGM Studios film. Photo Credit: Sabrina Lantos
© 2024 Amazon Content Services LLC. All Rights Reserved.

But even at the pinnacle of success, Claressa has to reckon with the fact that not all dreams are created equal, and the real fight has only just begun.

Wanda at her best in Where's Wanda?

“Where’s Wanda?” Trailer and Image

Apple TV, episodic, foreign
Where's Wanda?

Apple TV says that Where’s Wanda? is their first Geman-language series. It’s a dark comedy that follows Dedo and Carlotta Klatt as they desperately try to locate their missing 17-year-old daughter, Wanda.

Wanda disappeared months ago without a trace. The police fail to find her, and the family takes matters into their own hands. They obtain surveillance devices with the help of their tech-savvy son, Ole.

They even disguise themselves as employees of an electrical company so that they can bug their neighborhood and half their suburb. They want to find out what goes on behind closed doors. None of their neighbors are who they pretend to be.

“Killer Heat” Trailer, Poster and Images

based on a book, drama, mystery, ,
Killrt Heat

Philippe Lacôte directed a thrilling, contemporary mystery in the classic noir style. 

Killer Heat follows private eye Nick Bali, played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt, an American expat in Greece who is hired to investigate the supposed accidental death of young shipping magnate Leo Vardakis, played by Richard Madden, on the island of Crete. Madden also plays the living twin brother, Elias.

killer heat with Richard madden

The victim’s sister-in-law, played by Shailene Woodley, doesn’t believe the official police report. But what exactly happened to Leo, and why?

Despite the sun-drenched beauty of its exotic Mediterranean locale, Nick finds darkness at every turn: where the rich and powerful Vardakis family rule like gods, where jealousies run deep, and anyone could be a suspect.

The Killer Heat storyline comes from Jo Nesbø’s short story The Jealousy Man. Clare Holman is part of the supporting cast.

summer of violence

“Summer of Violence” Trailer, Clips, Poster and Storyline

drama

Nicki Micheaux wrote, produced and directed Summer of Violence, set against the gritty backdrop of Denver’s notorious summer of violence in 1993.

The story follows Naomi, played by Kasey Ineza, a determined college graduate who rejects law school to pursue her passion for poetry. This decision puts her at odds with her traditional parents.

As violence engulfs her city and tragedy strikes close to home, Naomi channels her creativity into uniting her fractured community. With a raw, emotional journey that explores the power of art in the face of adversity, Summer of Violence is a gripping tale of resilience and self-discovery.

The production company says that audiences will feel captivated by Naomi’s struggle, moved by her courage, and inspired by her quest for purpose in a world torn apart by fear and loss.

This film is an interesting blend of heartache and hope, offering a story and an experience that resonates deeply with today’s audience.

The supporting cast includes Jahking Guillory, Pedro Correa, Damon Gupton, Madhulika Krishnan and Stelio Savante.