Set in a world where humans and mythical creatures call cryptids exist together,?Cryptozoo?follows Lauren (Lake Bell), a woman who has built a zoo specifically designed to showcase these otherworldly beings to the world. When Lauren hears of a military plot to capture a dream-eating legendary creature called a Baku, she partners with a cryptid named…
Set in the heart of Havana, Cuba, Vivo follows a kinkajou named Vivo (Lin-Manuel Miranda) who spends his days performing with his dear friend and beloved owner, Andres. When Andres receives a letter from his former flame, the famous Marta Sandoval (Gloria Estefan), he is overjoyed and plans to meet her in Miami, Florida for her final…
We?re often told to follow our dreams? but what happens when they collide with reality? Written and directed by Sian Heder, CODA tells the story of Ruby (Emilia Jones), a 17-year old high school student on the cusp of college (and adulthood). As the only hearing member of her deaf family, Ruby is often tasked with translating…
In both love and life, everyone needs a second chance. And a third. And a fourth. And so on. Lorelai follows Wayland (Pablo Schrieber) as he emerges from prison for the first time in over a decade. After finding work and a place to stay, Wayland settles in to his new life, looking for a fresh…
One of the more unique rides at Disney World and Disneyland involves a boat cruise. No, I?m not talking about the Liberty Belle that circles Tom Sawyer Island. Instead, the Jungle Cruise is a fast-paced tour of a tropical river, complete with waterfalls, headhunters, hippos, and a wise-cracking tour guide with a penchant for perfectly…
Life is hard every day. But?Nine Days?suggests that the work beforehand can be just as challenging. Set in the world before this one,?Nine Days?follows Will (Winston Duke), an arbiter who judges which souls shall have the opportunity to inhabit the bodies of the living. Whenever a position opens up, Will meets with potential applicants who…
Who knew the culinary industry was so competitive? Pig tells the story of Robin Feld (Nicolas Cage), a reclusive truffle hunter in the Oregonian wilderness. Living as somewhat of a hermit with his beloved pig, the mysterious Feld survives by selling truffles off the grid to Amir (Alex Wolff), an ambitious young culinary salesman. However, when…
In a world dominated by men, it?s powerful to see young people lift like a girl. Directed by Mayye Zayed, the new documentary?Lift Like a Girl?follows a female weightlifting community in Egypt. As one of the nation’s most renown trainers, Captain Ramadan spends his days training young women on the streets of Alexandria. One of…
When the heat of the flames tries to overtake you, what will you do? In THOSE WHO WISH ME DEAD, Angelina Jolie plays Hannah, a burnt-out flame jumper who is struggling to deal with the traumatic events of her past. When she meets young Connor, she finds herself forced into the fire again as she…
This movie wasn?t for me. Now don?t get me wrong, I?m not saying that I didn?t love every single moment of it, because I did. I was entranced by the story of this tight-knit Latino community as they navigate their way through life, their struggles, their dreams, and even the brutal New York summer heat.?…
