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Dune: Part Two (2024)

Title: Dune: Part Two
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: Denis Villeneuve
Written by: Denis Villeneuve and Jon Spaihts
Based on the novel by: Frank Herbert
Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Dave Bautista, Christopher Walken, Léa Seydoux, Souheila Yacoub, Stellan Skarsgård, Charlotte Rampling, and Javier Bardem
Release Date: 3/1/2024
Running Time: 166 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

The mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path 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.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Dedication: For our dear friend Chas Smith
Memoriam: In Memory of Noel Albornoz

Special thanks to Saran and Tim for this submission


Stopmotion (2023)

Title: Stopmotion
Rating: R
Directed by: Robert Morgan
Written by: Robin King and Robert Morgan
Starring: Aisling Franciosi, Therica Wilson-Read, and Stella Gonet
Release Date: 2/22/2024
Running Time: 93 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

A stop-motion animator—struggling to control her demons after the loss of her overbearing mother—embarks upon the creation of a film that becomes the battleground for her sanity. As her mind starts to fracture, the characters in her project take on a life of their own.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Tony, Frank, and Arthur for this submission


Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – To the Hashira Training (2024)*

Title: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – To the Hashira Training
Rating: R
Directed by: Haruo Sotozaki
Written by: Koyoharu Gotouge
Starring: Natsuki Hanae, Kengo Kawanishi, Akari Kitô, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, and Hiro Shimono
Release Date: 2/23/2024
Running Time: 104 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

Tanjiro undergoes rigorous training with the Stone Hashira, Himejima, in his quest to become a Hashira. Meanwhile, Muzan continues to search for Nezuko and Ubuyashiki.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? Yes

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Special thanks to Hugo and Lorenzo for this submission


Drive-Away Dolls (2024)

Title: Drive-Away Dolls
Rating: R
Directed by: Ethan Coen
Written by: Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke
Starring: Margaret Qualley, Geraldine Viswanathan, Beanie Feldstein, Pedro Pascal, Colman Domingo, Bill Camp, and Matt Damon
Release Date: 2/23/2024
Running Time: 84 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

Following Jamie, an uninhibited free spirit bemoaning yet another breakup with a girlfriend, and her demure friend Marian who desperately needs to loosen up. In search of a fresh start, the two embark on an impromptu road trip to Tallahassee, but things quickly go awry when they cross paths with a group of inept criminals along the way.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Dedication: Dedicated to Cynthia Plaster Caster
1947 – 2022
We remember!

Special thanks to Tony, Frank, and Tambo for this submission


Ordinary Angels (2024)

Title: Ordinary Angels
Rating: PG
Directed by: Jon Gunn
Written by: Kelly Fremon Craig and Meg Tilly
Starring: Hilary Swank, Alan Ritchson, Nancy Travis, Tamala Jones, Amy Acker, Drew Powell, Skywalker Hughes, and Emily Mitchell
Release Date: 2/23/2024
Running Time: 116 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

Sharon (Hilary Swank) is a fierce but struggling hairdresser in small-town Kentucky who discovers a renewed sense of purpose when she meets Ed (Alan Ritchson), 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.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Frank for this submission


Io Capitano (2023)

Title: Io Capitano
Rating: NR
Directed by: Matteo Garrone
Written by: Matteo Garrone, Massimo Ceccherini, Massimo Gaudioso, Andrea Tagliaferri, Amara Fofana, Mamadou Kouassi Pli Adama, Arnaud Zohin, Brhane Tareka, Siaka Doumbia, Chiara Leonardi, and Nicola Di Robilant
Starring: Seydou Sarr, Moustapha Fall, and Issaka Sawadogo
Release Date: 2/23/2024
Running Time: 121 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

A Homeric fairy tale that tells the adventurous journey of two young boys, Seydou and Moussa, who leave Dakar to reach Europe.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No


About Dry Grasses (2023)

Title: About Dry Grasses
Rating: NR
Directed by: Nuri Bilge Ceylan
Written by: Akin Aksu, Ebru Ceylan, and Nuri Bilge Ceylan
Starring: Deniz Celiloglu, Merve Dizdar, and Musab Ekici
Release Date: 2/23/2024
Running Time: 197 minutes

IMDb

What did you think of this film?

A young teacher hopes to be transferred to Istanbul after four years of mandatory service in a remote village, but is accused of inappropriate contact by two students. After losing hope, a colleague offers him new perspectives on life.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No


Parallel (2024)

Title: Parallel
Rating: NR
Directed by: Kourosh Ahari
Written by: Aldis Hodge, Edwin Hodge, and Jonathan Keasey
Starring: Danielle Deadwyler, Aldis Hodge, and Edwin Hodge
Release Date: 2/23/2024
Running Time: 88 minutes

IMDb

What did you think of this film?

Follows the journey of Vanessa, a grief-stricken woman who mysteriously finds herself navigating between parallel spaces.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No


Teachers’ Lounge, The (2023)*

Title: The Teachers’ Lounge
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: Ilker Çatak
Written by: Johannes Duncker and Ilker Çatak
Starring: Leonie Benesch, Michael Klammer, Rafael Stachowiak, and Eva Löbau
Release Date: 5/4/2023
Running Time: 98 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

Carla Nowak (Leonie Benesch) is a dedicated, idealistic young teacher in her first job at a German middle school. Her relaxed rapport with her seventh-grade students is put under stress when a series of thefts occur at the school, and a staff investigation leads to accusations and mistrust among outraged parents, opinionated colleagues, and angry students. Caught in the middle of these complex dynamics, Carla tries to mediate—but the more she tries to do everything right, the more desperate her position becomes.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

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Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

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Dedication: For Andrew G. Hood (1961 – 2021)

Special thanks to Frank, Ernest, and Daniel for this submission


Land of Bad (2024)

Title: Land of Bad
Rating: R
Directed by: William Eubank
Written by: William Eubank and David Frigerio
Starring: Liam Hemsworth, Russell Crowe, Luke Hemsworth, Ricky Whittle, Milo Ventimiglia, and Chika Ikogwe
Release Date: 2/16/2024
Running Time: 110 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

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 (Hemsworth) 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 (Crowe), navigating unknowable danger where every move could be their last.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Memoriam: In loving memory of Bill Beasley

Special thanks to Frank, Dan, and Tony for this submission


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