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Ralph Fiennes in Conclave

“Conclave” Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Isabella Rossellini

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Edward Berger directed Conclave, written for the screen by Peter Straughan, based on Robert Harris’s bestseller.

The story follows one of the most secretive and ancient events: the selection of a new Pope.

John Lithgow stars as Cardinal Tremblay, a Focus Features release. Credit: Philippe Antonello/Focus Features ©2024 All Rights Reserved.

Cardinal Lawrence, played by Ralph Fiennes, has taken over the secretive process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. The Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders gather from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls. Here, Lawrence finds himself at the center of a conspiracy and discovers a secret that could shake the very foundation of the Church.

Isabella Rossellini stars as Sister Agnes a Focus Features release. Credit: Courtesy of Focus Features. © 2024 All Rights Reserved.

The stellar cast includes Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Isabella Rossellini, Carlos Diehz and Lucian Msamati.

Berger directed the highly acclaimed film All Quiet on the Western Front.

City of Dreams

“City of Dreams” Trailer, Music Video, Poster, Clips and Images

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Mohit Ramchandani directed the City of Dreams, inspired by actual events. Traffickers transport Jesús, played by Ari Lopez, a young Mexican boy with dreams of becoming a soccer star, across the border and sell him to a sweatshop in downtown Los Angeles. There, it’s a sweatshop forcing him to make a fast fashion, shattering his dreams.

Thrust into a world of exploitation and despair, he’s forced to adhere to the grueling work schedule dictated by El Jefe, a boss who promises freedom for those who complete their quotas.

City of Dreams

Despite his hellish existence, Jesus finds solace in Elena, a girl who shares a similar experience of betrayal and slavery. When Elena goes missing and another co-worker, Carlito, suffers severe beatings, Jesus realizes he can only achieve freedom by making a daring escape.

The rest of the cast includes Jason Patric, Alfredo Castro, Samm Levine, Paulina Gaitan, Francisco Denis, and Diego Calva.

“One Fast Move” Trailer, Poster, and Images

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Kelly Blatz directed One Fast Move, an action-adventure thrill ride. The story follows a young man, played by KJ Apa, who is down on his luck and seeks his estranged father, played by Eric Dane.

He asks his father to help him pursue his dream of becoming a professional motorcycle racer.

Maia Reficco (Camila) and Wes Neal (KJ Apa) in ONE FAST MOVE Photo Credit: Courtesy of Prime © AMAZON CONTENT SERVICES LLC

With the help of his small town love interest, played by Maia Reficco, and a motorcycle shop owner, played by Edward James Olmos, who moonlights as his mentor, he breaks down the walls his father’s absence had built up.

Tyler Perry Movie

Tyler Perry’s “Divorce in the Black” Trailer, Poster, and Images

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Tyler Perry wrote and directed Divorce in the Black, a harsh, bold movie about Ava, played by Meagan Good, a young bank professional. She’s devastated when her husband, played by Cory Hardrict, leaves their marriage.

Ava is determined to prevail and fight for her destiny until fate intervenes. She meets her true soulmate, played by Joseph Lee Anderson. But her former husband returns and stirs up wicked deeds that once sabotaged her destiny.

Ava (Meagan Good) and Gene (Debbi Morgan) Photo Credit: Quantrell Colbert/Prime Video © AMAZON CONTENT SERVICES LLC
Ava (Meagan Good) and Dallas (Cory Hardrict) Credit: Quantrell Colbert/Prime Video © AMAZON CONTENT SERVICES LLC
Gladiator II

“Gladiator II” Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Paul Mescal

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Gladiator
Sequel to Gladiator

From experienced director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II is set in Ancient Rome and tells a story of power, intrigue and vengeance.

Screenplay by David Scarpa and based on a story by Peter Craig and Scarpa, years after witnessing the death of a revered hero, Maximus, at the hands of his uncle, Lucius, played by Paul Mescal, forcibly enters the Colosseum.

Tyrannical Emperors oppressed Rome with an iron fist and took Lucius from his home. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius looks to his past to draw strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.

The supporting cast includes Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal and Connie Nelsen.

Other films directed by Scott:

The Last Duel

Gladiator

All the Money in the World

Napoleon

House of Gucci

Alien: Covenant

Alien

The Martian

Blade Runner

Brad Pitt in F1

“F1” Teaser Trailer

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Joseph Kosinski directs F1 based on a screenplay by Ehren Kruger. The story follows the auto racing championship. Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, the film stars Brad Pitt, Kerry Condon, Damson Idris, Tobias Menzies, Lewis Hamilton, Javier Bardem and Sarah Niles.

Pitt plays Sonny Hayes, a Formula One driver who raced in the 1990s. He has a life-changing, horrible crash that forces him to retire from Formula One. He turns to other racing disciplines.

Bardem plays a Formula One team owner and friend who convinces Hayes to come out of retirement to mentor a rookie prodigy, Joshua Pearce, played by Idris, on the Apex Grand Prix team.

Other films directed by Kosinski:

Tron: Legacy

Oblivion

Only the Brave

Top Gun: Maverick

Spiderhead

fly me to the moon

“Fly Me to the Moon” Trailer and Poster

Apple TV, comedy, drama,

Greg Berlant directs Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum in Fly Me to the Moon, a comedy-drama set against the high-stakes backdrop of NASA’s historic Apollo 11 moon landing.

The story follows marketing maven Kelly Jones, played by Johansson. She’s brought in to fix NASA’s public image and wreak havoc on launch director Cole Davis’, played by Tatum, who already has a difficult task.

When the White House deems the mission too important to fail, Jones is directed to stage a fake moon landing as backup, and the countdown truly begins.

The film rounds out with a delightful cast that includes Woody Harrelson, Chris Evans, Ray Romano and Anna Garcia.

1992

“1992” Trailer and Poster

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1922

Ariel Vromen directed 1992 with the screenplay by Sascha Penn and Ariel Vromen based on Penn’s story.

Mercer, played by Tyrese Gibson, tries desperately to rebuild his life and his relationship with his son, played by Christopher A’mmanuel, amidst the turbulent 1992 LA uprising following the Rodney King verdict.

Across town, another father and son, played by Ray Liotta and Scott Eastwood, put their strained relationship to the test as they plot a dangerous heist at the factory where Mercer works.

As tensions rise in Los Angeles and chaos erupts, both families reach their boiling points when they collide in this tense crime-thriller.

The supporting cast includes Clé Bennett, Dylan Arnold, Michael Beasley, Ori Pfeffer, Tosin Morohunfola, and Oleg Taktarov.

Other films Vromen directed:

The Iceman

Criminal

The Angel

Rx

The Old Ass

Margot Robbie Production “My Old Ass” Starring Maisy Stella and Aubrey Plaza

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My Old Ass

Megan Park directed My Old Ass, a coming-of-age story. An 18th birthday mushroom trip brings free-spirited Elliott, played by Maisy Stella, who comes face-to-face with her wisecracking 39-year-old self, played by Aubrey Plaza.

My Old Ass poster

But when Elliott’s “old ass” starts handing out warnings about what her younger self should and shouldn’t do, Elliott realizes she has to rethink everything about family, love, and what’s becoming a transformative summer.

Prodded for advice, Elliott’s future self gives her one major warning: avoid anyone named Chad, which sounds easy enough. But when Elliott meets the very Chad, played by Percy Hynes White, she is supposed to dodge things get complicated. Elliott opens herself to what her future self might have to show her and vice versa.

Kerrice Brooks as Ro, Maisy Stella as Elliott, and Maddie Ziegler COURTESY OF AMAZON STUDIOS © AMAZON CONTENT SERVICES LLC

Producer Margot Robbie sums it up, “What we’ve learned since sharing this movie with the world is that the themes are universal. No matter how old you are or where you come from, everyone has asked themselves these questions about what it means to live authentically and in the moment. In a world that’s often so noisy and overwhelming, Megan has presented such a positive message, and we were happy to help bring a bit of joy to the screen.”  

Park has a stream of credits as an actress and directed The Fallout.

“A Real Pain” Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin

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A real pain

Jesse Eisenberg wrote and directed A Real Pain, in which mismatched cousins David, played by Eisenberg, and Benji, played by Kieran Culkin, reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother.

Kieran Culkin and Jesse Eisenberg in A REAL PAIN
Kieran Culkin and Jesse Eisenberg in A REAL PAIN. Photo Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. © 2024 Searchlight Pictures All Rights Reserved.

The adventure takes a turn when the odd couple’s old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history.