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The Son

» Director: Florian Zeller (The Father)

» Stars: Vanessa Kirby, Hugh Jackman, Anthony Hopkins

Florian Zeller showed he is a true expert when it comes to subjects such as family and individual responsibility in the magnificent film, The Father, starring Anthony Hopkins. This time around, the focus is on Peter, a busy executive (played by Hugh Jackman). His life is turned around when his ex-wife Kate turns up with their teenage son, Nicholas – a troubled young man who is suffering the consequences of his father’s absence from his life.

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» Directors: Scott Beck (50 States of Fright), Bryan Woods (Haunt)

» Stars: Adam Driver, Ariana Greenblatt, Chloe Coleman

An astronaut crash lands on an unknown planet after his ship is hit by an undocumented asteroid. There is only one other survivor – a child. The atmosphere of the mysterious planet is rich in oxygen. However, the land is inhabited by powerful beasts similar in size and power to dinosaurs. The man and child must fight to survive, without knowing if they will ever get home.

JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4

» Director: Chad Stahelski (John Wick)

» Stars: Keanu Reeves, Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård

Keanu Reeves is back as John Wick

– the seasoned hero who uncovers a path to defeating the High Table. In order to earn his freedom, he has to face a powerful new enemy with influential friends across the globe and the ability to turn his old friends into enemies. John has nothing to lose, for as he says, he “left a good life behind a long time ago.”

Empire Of Light

» Director: Sam Mendes (Skyfall)

» Stars: Olivia Colman, Micheal Ward, Colin Firth Vanity Fair called this film “An achingly lovely film… the best Mendes has yet made.” Empire of Light is a drama about the power of human connection during turbulent times. Olivia Coleman gives a stellar performance as a duty manager of a seaside cinema in the 1980s. She struggles with her mental health while forging a powerful bond with a new employee.

ALICE, DARLING

» Director: Mary Nighy (Traces)

» Stars: Anna Kendrick, Charlie Carrick, Kaniehtiio Horn

Anna Kendrick plays Alice, a young woman trapped in an abusive relationship. Her two best friends invite her on a weekend away, and she agrees to join them, telling her boyfriend that she is going away on a work trip. To the surprise of her friends, he shows up to ruin their holiday in a last-ditch effort to continue asserting control over his victim. e