Movie Synopses

Synopses in alphabetical order:

A Complete Unknown: (R) Set in the influential New York music scene of the early 60s the story follows 19-year-old Minnesota musician Bob Dylan’s (Timothée Chalamet) meteoric rise as a folk singer to concert halls and the top of the charts – his songs and mystique becoming a worldwide sensation – culminating in his groundbreaking electric rock and roll performance at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965. Drama
 
Anora: (R) an audacious, thrilling, and comedic variation on a modern day Cinderella story. Anora young sex worker from Brooklyn whose life takes an unexpected turn when she meets and impulsively marries Vanya, the impetuous son of a Russian billionaire. However, when Vanya’s parents catch wind of the union, they send their henchmen to annul the marriage, setting off a wild chase through the streets of New York. Comedy/Romance 
 
Captain America: Brave New World: (PG-13) After meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, played by Harrison Ford in his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut, Sam finds himself in the middle of an international incident. He must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red. Action
 
In the Lost Lands: (R) Based on George R.R. Martin’s short story, the story centers on a queen who, desperate to fulfill her love, makes a daring play: she sends the powerful and feared sorceress Gray Alys to the ghostly wilderness of the Lost Lands in search of a magical power, where the sorceress and her guide Boyce, must outwit and outfight man and demon. Action
 
Last Breath: (PG13) A heart-pounding film that follows seasoned deep-sea divers as they battle the raging elements to rescue their crewmate trapped hundreds of feet below the ocean’s surface. Based on a true story, LAST BREATH is an electrifying story about teamwork, resilience, and a race against time to do the impossible. (This film contains sequences with flashing lights that may affect photosensitive viewers.)
 
Mickey 17: (R) The unlikely hero, Mickey Barnes, has found himself in the extraordinary circumstance of working for an employer who demands the ultimate commitment to the job… to die, for a living. A disposable employee, he is sent on a human expedition to colonize the ice world Niflheim. After one iteration dies, a new body is regenerated with most of his memories intact. Sci-fi/Comedy
 
My Dead Friend Zoe: (R) Merit is a U.S. Afghanistan veteran who keeps seeing the presence of Zoe, her best friend who died in combat. When her estranged grandfather, a Vietnam vet, is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, she decides to become his caretaker while also trying to heal herself as she comes head-to-head with her grandfather at the family’s ancestral lake house. War/Comedy
 
Novocaine: (R) When the girl of his dreams gets kidnapped, a man turns his inability to feel pain into an unexpected advantage as he fights a bunch of thugs to get her back. Action/Thriller
 
Opus: (R) A young writer is invited to the remote compound of a legendary pop star who mysteriously disappeared thirty years ago. Surrounded by the star’s cult of sycophants and intoxicated journalists, she finds herself in the middle of his twisted plan. Horror
 
Riff Raff: (R) Vincent is an ex-criminal who, more than anything, wants a normal, peaceful life. He and his wife, Sandy, have built a loving family with their son DJ and are spending the winter break in a cabin before he goes off to college. Chaos ensues when Vincent’s disowned son Rocco, his girlfriend Marina, and Vincent’s ex-wife Ruth abruptly show up to spoil the festivities with an ominous warning: the famed gangsters Leftie and Lonnie are coming for them. Crime
 
Rule Breakers: (PG) In a nation where educating girls is seen as rebellion, a visionary woman dares to teach young minds to dream. When their innovation draws global attention, their success sparks hope—and opposition. As threats loom and sacrifices are made, their courage and unity ignite a movement that could forever transform the world. Drama
 
Sing Sing: (R) Divine G (Colman Domingo), imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn’t commit, finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men, including a wary newcomer (Clarence Maclin), in this stirring true story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art, starring an unforgettable ensemble cast of formerly incarcerated actors. Drama 
 
The Brutalist: (R) Escaping postwar Europe, a visionary architect comes to America to rebuild his life, career, and marriage. On his own in a strange new country, he settles in Pennsylvania, where a wealthy and prominent industrialist recognizes his talent. Drama/History
 
The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie: (PG) Porky and Daffy, the classic animated odd couple, turn into unlikely heroes when their antics at the local bubble gum factory uncover a secret alien mind control plot. Against all odds, the two are determined to save their town (and the world!)…that is if they don’t drive each other crazy in the process. Animation
 
The Last Supper: (PG-13) A powerful and reverent cinematic celebration of the ultimate act of divine love and sacrifice, as experienced by those who walked beside Jesus Christ. A group of disciples convenes before an impending betrayal. As they gather, hidden secrets and concealed motivations gradually come to light, setting the stage for conflict. 
 
The Monkey: (R) Based on the Stephen King short story. When twin brothers find a mysterious wind-up monkey, a series of outrageous deaths tear their family apart. Twenty-five years later, the monkey begins a new killing spree forcing the estranged brothers to confront the cursed toy. Horror
 
The Rule of Jenny Pen: (R) Stefan Mortensen, a misanthropic judge, suffers a stroke forcing him into a retirement home, where Dave Crealy, has long terrorised the other residents, but Mortensen sets himself in deadly conflict with this tyrant. Horror

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