Ricky Stanicky (2024) - Review

Ricky Stanicky (2024) - Review

Directed by: Peter Farrelly

Written by: Jeff Bushell, Brian Jarvis, James Lee Freeman, Peter Farrelly, Pete Jones, Mike Cerrone

Starring: Zac Efron, Jermaine Fowler, Andrew Santino, Lex Scott Davis, Anja Savcic, Jeff Ross, William H. Macy, John Cena

Runtime: 114 min

Synopsis: When three childhood best friends pull a prank gone wrong, they invent the imaginary Ricky Stanicky to get them out of trouble! Twenty years after creating this 'friend,' Dean, JT, and Wes still use the nonexistent Ricky as a handy alibi for their immature behavior. When their spouses and partners get suspicious and demand to finally meet the fabled Mr. Stanicky, the guilty trio decide to hire washed-up actor and raunchy celebrity impersonator "Rock Hard" Rod to bring him to life. But when Rod takes his role of a lifetime too far, they begin to wish they'd never invented Ricky in the first place.

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Dune: Part Two (2024) - Review

Dune: Part Two (2024) - Review

Directed by: Denis Villeneuve

Written by: Denis Villeneuve, Jon Spaihts

Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Dave Bautista, Christopher Walken, Léa Seydoux, Stellan Skarsgård, Charlotte Rampling, Javier Bardem

Runtime: 166 min

Synopsis: The exploration of the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.

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Ordinary Angels (2024) - Review

Ordinary Angels (2024) - Review

Directed by: Jon Gunn

Written by: Meg Tilly, Kelly Fremon Craig

Starring: Hilary Swank, Alan Ritchson, Nancy Travis, Tamala Jones, Drew Powell, Amy Acker, Skywalker Hughes, Emily Mitchell

Runtime: 116 min

Synopsis: Based on a remarkable true story, Ordinary Angels centers on Sharon Steves, a fierce but struggling hairdresser in small-town Kentucky who discovers a renewed sense of purpose when she meets Ed Schmitt, a widower working hard to make ends meet for his two daughters. With his youngest daughter waiting for a liver transplant, Sharon sets her mind to helping the family and will move mountains to do it. What unfolds is the inspiring tale of faith, everyday miracles, and ordinary angels.

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Land of Bad (2024) - Review

Land of Bad (2024) - Review

Directed by: William Eubank

Written by: David Frigerio, William Eubank

Starring: Liam Hemsworth, Russell Crowe, Luke Hemsworth, Ricky Whittle, Milo Ventimiglia

Runtime: 110 min

Synopsis: 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 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, navigating unknowable danger where every move could be their last.

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Bob Marley: One Love (2024) - Review

Bob Marley: One Love (2024) - Review

Directed by: Reinaldo Marcus Green

Written by: Terence Winter, Frank E. Flowers, Zach Baylin, Reinaldo Marcus Green

Starring: Kingsley Ben-Adir, Lashana Lynch, James Norton

Runtime: 104 min

Synopsis: The celebration of the life and music of an icon who inspired generations through his message of love and unity. On the big screen for the first time, discover Bob's powerful story of overcoming adversity and the journey behind his revolutionary music.

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Suncoast (2024) - Review

Suncoast (2024) - Review

Directed by: Laura Chinn

Written by: Laura Chinn

Starring: Laura Linney, Nico Parker, Woody Harrelson

Runtime: 109 min

Synopsis: Inspired by the semi-autobiographical story of a teenager who, while caring for her brother along with her audacious mother, strikes up an unlikely friendship with an eccentric activist who is protesting one of the most landmark medical cases of all time.

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Lisa Frankenstein (2024) - Review

Lisa Frankenstein (2024) - Review

Directed by: Zelda Williams

Written by: Diablo Cody

Starring: Kathryn Newton, Cole Sprouse, Liza Soberano, Henry Eikenberry, Joe Chrest, Carla Gugino

Runtime: 101 min

Synopsis: A coming of RAGE love story about a misunderstood teenager and her high school crush, who happens to be a handsome corpse. After a set of playfully horrific circumstances bring him back to life, the two embark on a murderous journey to find love, happiness... and a few missing body parts along the way.

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Upgraded (2024) - Review

Upgraded (2024) - Review

Directed by: Carlson Young

Written by: Christine Lenig, Justin Matthews, Luke Spencer Roberts

Starring: Camila Mendes, Archie Renaux, Thomas Kretschmann, Gregory Montel, Aimee Carrero, Andrew Schulz, Rachel Matthews, Lena Olin, Marisa Tomei

Runtime: 104 min

Synopsis: Ana is an ambitious intern dreaming of a career in the art world while trying to impress her demanding boss Claire. When she's upgraded to first class on a work trip, she meets handsome Will, who mistakes Ana for her boss - a white lie that sets off a glamorous chain of events, romance and opportunity, until her fib threatens to surface.

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The Tiger's Apprentice (2024) - Review

The Tiger's Apprentice (2024) - Review

Directed by: Raman Hui

Written by: David Magee, Christopher Yost

Starring: Henry Golding, Lucy Liu, Brandon Soo Hoo, Bowen Yang, Jo Koy, Sherry Cola, Leah Lewis, Sandra Oh, Michelle Yeoh

Runtime: 84 min

Synopsis: A young boy in San Francisco meets a talking tiger named Mr. Hu and discovers he's the latest in a long line of guardians who protect an ancient phoenix from evildoers.

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