MOVIES

N GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3

In theaters May 5

In Marvel Studios “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” the beloved band of misfits are looking a bit different these days. Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him to defend the universe along with protecting one of their own. A mission that, if not completed successfully, could quite possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them.

N BOOK CLUB: THE NEXT CHAPTER

In theaters May 12

The four best friends take their book club to Italy for the fun girls trip they never had. When things go off the rails and secrets are revealed, their relaxing vacation turns into a once-in-a-lifetime cross-country adventure.

N The Little Mermaid

In Theaters May 26

The Little Mermaid is the beloved story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. The youngest of King Triton’s daughters, and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea, and while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. While mermaids are forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel must follow her heart. She makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, who gives her a chance to experience life on land, but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy.

N Simulant

Streaming on VOD May 5

Simulant follows Faye, a widowed woman searching for comfort following the loss of her husband Evan by using an android simulant, or SIM, created in his image. Although nearly identical to her husband, Faye can’t bring herself to love the android in the same way she loved her husband leaving SIM Evan’s love unrequited. Determined to win her heart, SIM Evan’s exceptional ability to think and feel triggers a manhunt led by government agent Kessler who oversees capturing conscious, and potentially dangerous, SIMs.

N The Mother

Streaming on Netflix May 12

A deadly female assassin comes out of hiding to protect the daughter that she gave up years before, while on the run from dangerous men.

N WHITE MEN CAN’T JUMP

Streaming on Hulu May 19

Two street basketball hustlers first try to hustle each other, then team up for a bigger score.