Movie Synopses

Synopses in alphabetical order:

A Real Pain: (R) Mismatched cousins David and Benji reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. The adventure takes a turn when the odd-couple’s old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history. Comedy

Anora: (R) an audacious, thrilling, and comedic variation on a modern day Cinderella story. Anora, a 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 

Bird: (R) Andrea Arnold’s (Fish Tank, American Honey) stunning new feature follows Bailey, a 12-year-old desperately doing what she can to protect herself and her siblings from domestic violence and neglect. When she meets an enigmatic stranger named Bird, a glimmer of hope appears. Drama/Coming-of-age story

Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin.: (PG-13) As the world teeters on the brink of annihilation, Dietrich Bonhoeffer is swept into the epicenter of a deadly plot to assassinate Hitler. With his faith and fate at stake, Bonhoeffer must choose between upholding his moral convictions or risking it all to save millions of Jews from genocide. Will his shift from preaching peace to plotting murder alter the course of history or cost him everything? Drama

Conclave: (PG) Conclave follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events – selecting the new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence uncovers a trail of deep secrets left in the dead Pope’s wake, secrets which could shake the foundations of the Church. Drama

Gladiator II: (R) Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Roman Emperors. With rage in his heart, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people. Action 

Heretic: (R) Two young missionaries become ensnared in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse after they knock on the wrong front door. Horror

Luther: Never Too Much: Luther Vandross started his career supporting David Bowie, Roberta Flack, Bette Midler, and more. His undeniable talent earned platinum records and accolades, but he struggled to break out beyond the R&B charts. Intensely driven, he overcame personal and professional challenges to secure his place amongst the greatest vocalists in history

Red One: (PG-13) After a shocking abduction from the North Pole, the Commander of the E.L.F. Task Force must partner with the world’s most infamous bounty hunter to save Christmas. Action

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: (PG) Based on the beloved book, the movie centers on the Herdmans – absolutely the worst kids in the history of the world. But this Christmas, they’re taking over their local church Pageant – and they just might unwittingly teach a shocked community the true meaning of Christmas. Adventure

Venom: The Last Dance: (PG-13) Tom Hardy returns as Venom, one of Marvel’s greatest and most complex characters, for the final film in the trilogy. Eddie and Venom are on the run. Hunted by both of their worlds and with the net closing in, the duo are forced into a devastating decision that will bring the curtains down on Venom and Eddie’s last dance. Action

Wicked: (PG) Misunderstood because of her green skin, a young woman named Elphaba forges an unlikely but profound friendship with Glinda, a student with an unflinching desire for popularity. Following an encounter with the Wizard of Oz, their relationship soon reaches a crossroad as their lives begin to take very different paths. Musical/Fantasy

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