Megalopolis (2024)

Title: Megalopolis
Rating: R
Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola
Written by: Francis Ford Coppola
Starring: Adam Driver, Giancarlo Esposito, Nathalie Emmanuel, Aubrey Plaza, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight, Laurence Fishburne, Talia Shire, Jason Schwartzman, Kathryn Hunter, Grace VanderWaal, Chloe Fineman, James Remar, D.B. Sweeney, and Dustin Hoffman
Release Date: 9/27/2024
Running Time: 138 minutes

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Megalopolis is a Roman Epic fable set in an imagined Modern America. The City of New Rome must change, causing conflict between Cesar Catilina, a genius artist who seeks to leap into a utopian, idealistic future, and his opposition, Mayor Franklyn Cicero, who remains committed to a regressive status quo, perpetuating greed, special interests, and partisan warfare. Torn between them is socialite Julia Cicero, the mayor’s daughter, whose love for Cesar has divided her loyalties, forcing her to discover what she truly believes humanity deserves.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Dedication: For my beloved wife Eleanor

Special thanks to Ernest and Frank for this submission

Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)*

Title: Kung Fu Panda 4
Rating: PG
Directed by: Mike Mitchell and Stephanie Stine
Written by: Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger, and Darren Lemke
Starring: Jack Black, Awkwafina, Viola Davis, Dustin Hoffman, James Hong, Bryan Cranston, Ian McShane, and Ke Huy Quan
Release Date: 3/8/2024
Running Time: 94 minutes

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After three death-defying adventures defeating world-class villains with his unmatched courage and mad martial arts skills, Po, the Dragon Warrior (Jack Black), is called upon by destiny to … give it a rest already. More specifically, he’s tapped to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace.

That poses a couple of obvious problems. First, Po knows as much about spiritual leadership as he does about the paleo diet, and second, he needs to quickly find and train a new Dragon Warrior before he can assume his new lofty position.

Even worse, there’s been a recent sighting of a wicked, powerful sorceress, Chameleon (Viola Davis), a tiny lizard who can shapeshift into any creature, large or small. And Chameleon has her greedy, beady little eyes on Po’s Staff of Wisdom, which would give her the power to re-summon all the master villains whom Po has vanquished to the spirit realm.

So, Po’s going to need some help. He finds it (kinda?) in the form of crafty, quick-witted thief Zhen (Awkwafina), a corsac fox who really gets under Po’s fur but whose skills will prove invaluable. In their quest to protect the Valley of Peace from Chameleon’s reptilian claws, this comedic odd-couple duo will have to work together. In the process, Po will discover that heroes can be found in the most unexpected places.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

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Zhen starts her training with the Furious Five.

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Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected), The (2017)

Title: The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)
Rating: TV-MA
Directed by: Noah Baumbach
Written by: Noah Baumbach
Starring: Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller, Grace Van Patten, Emma Thompson, and Dustin Hoffman
Release Date: 10/13/2017
Running Time: 112 minutes

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An estranged family gathers together in New York for an event celebrating the artistic work of their father.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

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Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016)*

Title: Kung Fu Panda 3 (aka. Kung Fu Panda 3 3D)
Rating: PG
Directed by: Alessandro Carloni and Jennifer Yuh
Written by: Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger
Starring: Jack Black, Bryan Cranston, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, J.K. Simmons, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, David Cross and Kate Hudson
Release Date: 1/29/2016
Running Time: 95 minutes

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Continuing his “legendary adventures of awesomeness”, Po must face two hugely epic, but different threats: one supernatural and the other a little closer to his home.

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Memoriam: In Memory of Nancy Bernstein

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Boychoir (2014)

Title: Boychoir
Rating: NR
Directed by: François Girard
Written by: Ben Ripley
Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Kevin McHale and Josh Lucas
Release Date: 3/15/2015
Running Time: 103 minutes

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Stet, a troubled and angry 11-year-old orphan from a small Texas town, ends up at a Boy Choir school back East after the death of his single mom. Completely out of his element, he finds himself in a battle of wills with a demanding Choir Master who recognizes a unique talent in this young boy as he pushes him to discover his creative heart and soul in music.

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Memoriam: In memory of Hans Peter Strobl

Special thanks to Frank S. for this submission