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“Valley Girl” Goes Mainstream Musical on the Edge

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Directed by Rachel Lee Goldenberg, Valley Girl sets it’s the pace to a rock ‘n roll ’80s soundtrack. A soundtrack produced by legendary Harvey Mason, Jr. with dance numbers by choreographer Mandy Moore, Valley Girl, is a musical adaptation of the classic 1983 hit film that became a cult icon.  The movie streams digitally on Amazon as well as on other platforms.

Julie, played by Jessica Rothe, is the ultimate ’80s Valley Girl. A creative free spirit, Julie’s time is spent with her best friends shopping at the Galleria mall and making plans for senior prom. That is until she falls hard for Randy, played by Joshua Whitehouse, who is a Sunset Strip punk rocker and challenges everything the Valley and Julie stand for. Despite push-back from friends and family, Julie must break out of the safety of her world to follow her heart and discover what it means to be a Valley Girl. 

Camila Marrone and Alicia Silverstone star in Valley Girl.

The movie also stars Jessie Ennis, Ashleigh Murray, Chloe Bennet, Logan Paul, Mae Whitman, Mario Revolori, Rob Huebel, Judy Greer, Alicia Silverstone, and Camila Morrone. 

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Amazing Story of Survival in “Hope Gap”

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Directed by William Nicholson, Hope Gap follows an intimate, intense, and loving story of Hope Gap, charting the life of Grace, played by Annette Bening. Shocked when she learns her husband, played by Bill Nighy, is leaving her for another woman after 29 years of marriage. 

The ensuing emotional fallout the dissolution has on their only grown son, played by Josh O’Connor, is heartwrenching. Unraveled and feeling displaced in her small seaside town, Grace ultimately regains her footing and discovers a new, powerful voice.

The Truth About “The Secret: Dare to Dream”

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Based on the 2006 best-selling book The Secret, a global phenomenon happened. It empowered millions to lead happier and more fulfilled lives, directed by Andy Tennant. The Secret: Dare to Dream centers around Miranda Wells, played by Katie Holmes, a hard-working young widow struggling to raise three children on her own. 

A powerful storm brings a devastating challenge and a mysterious man, Bray Johnson, played by Josh Lucas, into her life. 

In just a few short days, Bray’s presence re-ignites the family’s spirit, but he carries a secret—and that secret could change everything. 

The groundbreaking book by Rhonda Byrne has sold over 34 million copies worldwide, has been translated into 50 languages, and appeared on the New York Times best-seller list for 190 consecutive weeks.

The following trailer tells us more about the movie while keeping what is in the large envelope a secret.

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Daring and Socially Isolated Woman in “Horse Girl”

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Directed by Jeff Baena, Horse Girl follows Sarah, played by Alison Brie, who is a socially isolated woman. She holds a fondness for arts and crafts, horses, and supernatural crime shows. She increasingly finds her lucid dreams trickling into her waking life.

Brie also co-wrote the script with Jeff Baena, and the movie streams in Netflix.

Strange Obsession Delivers Horror “Spiral” Trailer and Poster

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Spiral stars Chris Rock, who is also an executive producer.

Directed by Darren Lynn Bousman, Spiral follows the aftermath of a sadistic mastermind who unleashes a twisted form of justice in the terrifying new chapter of the book Saw. 

Brash Detective Ezekiel “Zeke” Banks, played by Chris Rock, works in the shadow of an esteemed police veteran, played by Samuel L. Jackson. Zeke and his rookie partner, played by Max Minghella, take charge of a grisly investigation into murders that are eerily reminiscent of the city’s gruesome past. Unwittingly entrapped in a deepening mystery, Zeke finds himself at the center of the killer’s morbid game. The movie also stars Marisol Nichols.

Enjoy these additional featurettes.

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Colossal Imagination “Minions: The Rise of Gru” Trailer, Posters and Clips

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Directed by returning franchise filmmaker Kyle Balda, Minions: The Rise of Gru begins with the untold story of one 12-year-old’s dream to become the world’s greatest supervillain, voiced by Steve Carell.

The movie brings swarming subversive humor, pop-culture sophistication, full-hearted emotion, bold music sensibility, and over-the-top action. 

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Delightful Imagination of “The Secret Garden” Trailer

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Directed by Marc Munden and adapted for the screen by Jack Thorne, The Secret Garden stars Colin Firth, Julie Walters, and Dixie Egerickx. Munden helms a new take on the beloved classic novel of the same name written by Frances Hodgson Burnett.

Set in England in 1947, which is a different time than Burnett’s book, the film follows a young orphan girl who, after being sent to live with her uncle, discovers a magical garden on the grounds of his estate.

This movie looks delightful, and it’s based on a classic story that is told again and again.

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Survival and Unparalleled “Greyhound” Trailer and Poster

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Written by and starring Tom Hanks and directed by Aaron Schneider, Greyhound follows captain Ernest Krause, played by Hanks, in the early days of WWII. Krause commands an international convoy of 37 Allied ships as his first command of a U.S. destroyer.

They cross the treacherous North Atlantic while hotly pursued by wolf packs of Nazi U-boats. The story originates from actual events and the novel The Good Shepherd by C. S. Forester.

Also starring in the movie is Elisabeth Shue, Rob Morgan, and Stephen Graham.
Make sure you watch the trailer because the movie is intense and visceral.

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Redemption Wins in “The Way Back” Poster and Clips

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Co-written and directed by Gavin O’Connor, The Way Back follows Jack Cunningham, played by Ben Affleck, who had everything going for him back in high school. 

A basketball phenom, he could have punched his ticket to college or even the pros, but he walked away from the game, forfeiting his future. 

Jack’s glory days are long gone but not forgotten. Years later, he gets to take back his life when he offers to coach the struggling basketball team at his alma mater. 

Jack reluctantly accepts, surprising no one more than himself, and as the boys come together as a team and win, he may get his last shot at redemption.

Brad Ingelsby co-wrote the screenplay with O’Connor. The cast also includes Janina Gavankar and Michaela Watkins.

The clip is Affleck promoting the movie at a Clippers game. Also included are soundbites about the film. 

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Innovative and Funny “Irresistible” Trailer and Poster

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Written and directed by Jon Stewart, Irresistible brings a flare of comedy about a Democrat political consultant, played by Steve Carell,) who helps a retired Marine colonel, played by Chris Cooper, run for mayor in a small Wisconsin town.

The movie is streaming and you can catch it here.

The rest of the cast includes Rose Byrne, Topher Grace, Natasha Lyonne, Mackenzie Davis, CJ Wilson, and Will Sasso.