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FRIENDSHIP is Andrew DeYoung's directorial debut and features a stellar cast that includes Tim Robinson, Paul Rudd, and Kate Mara.

The film follows Craig (Tim Robinson) as he attempts to befriend his new neighbour, Austin (Paul Rudd), while also trying to save his marriage with his wife, Tami (Kate Mara).

On the surface, FRIENDSHIP plays like a classic "buddy-comedy" but is much more than that. DeYoung has drawn inspiration from brilliant dramas like THE MASTER to separate his work from so many other comedy films. 

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FRIENDSHIP - Film Review ("I Think You Should Leave" Meets THE MASTER?)
The 2025 Cannes Film Festival is here, and there are a number of anticipated projects making their world premieres. Of course, this Top 10 list is only a snapshot of some of the best films playing at Cannes this year.

For a full list of films, you can check out: https://www.festival-cannes.com/en/press/press-releases/the-films-of-the-official-selection-2025/

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All films mentioned in this video (sorted alphabetically):

Alpha (Directed by Julia Ducournau)
Starring: Mélissa Boros, Golshifteh Farahani, Tahar Rahim, Emma Mackey, Finnegan Oldfield
Release Date: August 20, 2025 (France)

Die, My Love (Directed by Lynne Ramsay)
Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Robert Pattinson, Nick Nolte, LaKeith Stanfield, Naomi Ackie
Die My Love Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gf1OVw-zUxM
Release Date: TBD, late 2025 from distributor "193"

Eddington (Directed by Ari Aster)
Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone, Austin Butler, Luke Grimes
Release Date: July 18, 2025
Eddington Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIpxO4KRV98

Eleanor the Great (Directed by Scarlett Johansson)
Starring: June Squibb, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Erin Kellyman, Jessica Hecht, Michael Zegen
Release Date: TBD, late 2025 from TriStar Pictures and Sony Pictures Classic
Eleanor the Great Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozsNcDD2bAk

Highest 2 Lowest (Directed by Spike Lee)
Starring: Denzel Washington, A$AP Rocky, Ice Spice, Jeffrey Wright, Ilfenesh Hadera
Release Date: In theatres August 22, 2025, and on Apple TV+ September 5
Highest 2 Lowest Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4cgw8aOJBw

Honey Don’t! (Directed by Ethan Coen)
Starring: Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza, Chris Evans, Charlie Day
Release Date: August 22, 2025
Honey Don’t! Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jzr6pHIZAI0&

It Was Just an Accident (Directed by Jafar Panahi)
Starring: Vahid Mobasseri, Mariam Afshari, Ebrahim Azizi, Hadis Pakbaten, Majid Panahi
Release Date: September 10, 2025 (France)

Nouvelle Vague (Directed by Richard Linklater)
Starring: Guillaume Marbeck, Zoey Deutch, Aubry Dullin, Alix Bénézech, Paolo Luka-Noé
Release Date: October 8, 2025 (France)

Orwell: 2+2 = 5 (Directed by Raoul Peck)
Release Date: TBD, late 2025 from NEON

Sentimental Value (Directed by Joachim Trier)
Starring: Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, Elle Fanning, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Herbert Nordrum
Release Date: TBD, late 2025

The Chronology of Water (Directed by Kristen Stewart)
Starring: Imogen Poots, Thora Birch, Jim Belushi, Tom Sturridge
Release Date: TBD, late 2025

The History of Sound (Directed by Oliver Hermanus)
Starring: Paul Mescal, Josh O’Connor, Peter Mark Kendall, Molly Price, Chris Cooper
Release Date: TBD, late 2025 from Mubi, Focus Features, and Universal Pictures

The Mastermind (Directed by Kelly Reichardt)
Starring: Josh O’Connor, Gaby Hoffmann, John Magaro, Hope Davis
Release Date: TBD, late 2025 from Mubi

The Phoenician Scheme (Directed by Wes Anderson) Starring: Benicio del Toro, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Cera (and others)
Release Date: May 30, 2025
The Phoenician Scheme Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEuMnPl2WI4&

The Young Mothers Home (Directed by Jean-Pierre & Luc Dardenne)
Starring: India Hair, Fabrizio Rongione, Selma Alaoui, Elsa Houben, Claire Boden
Release Date: TBD, late 2025
The Young Mothers Home Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y715InfXu4E

Urchin (Directed by Harris Dickinson)
Starring: Frank Dillane, Amr Waked, Murat Erkek, Megan Northam
Release Date: TBD, late 2025
Urchin Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gR6EYNyqhk

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The TOP 10 FILMS Playing at CANNES 2025
SINNERS stars Michael B. Jordan in dual roles as twin brothers Elijah and Elias Moore, who return to their hometown in 1930s Mississippi with hopes of starting over, only to confront a haunting supernatural evil rooted in the land, their bloodline, and their past.

Directed by Ryan Coogler from his first original screenplay, Sinners blends period drama, vampire horror, musical set pieces, and explosive action into one of the most ambitious studio films in recent memory. Shot on IMAX film by Autumn Durald Arkapaw and featuring a stunning original score by Ludwig Göransson, the film features a breakout supporting performance from Miles Caton and a showstopping juke joint sequence already being called the best scene of the year.

The cast includes Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Jack O'Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Miller, and Delroy Lindo.

Sinners premiered on April 3, 2025, and was released theatrically by Warner Bros. Pictures on April 18. It has grossed over $70 million worldwide and is the highest-grossing original film since Us (2019).

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SINNERS Film Review (The Music, Stories, and Cinematography)
ASH stars Eiza González as Riya, an astronaut who wakes up alone on a distant planet, discovering her space station crew has been mysteriously killed. Haunted by fragmented memories and nightmarish visions, Riya struggles to piece together what happened, unsure if she can trust Brion (Aaron Paul), the rescuer responding to her station's distress signal.

ASH is directed by Flying Lotus from a screenplay by Jonni Remmler, blending science fiction, horror, and thriller elements into a film that, unfortunately, emphasizes style over substance.

The cast includes Eiza González, Aaron Paul, Iko Uwais, Kate Elliott, Beulah Koale, and Flying Lotus himself.

ASH was released in theatres on March 21, 2025, and will be available to stream on Shudder later this year.

ASH Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvp2EYCXYwU

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ASH Film Review: Sci-Fi Style Over Substance
TOGETHER stars Dave Franco and Alison Brie as a couple struggling to adjust to their new lives after moving to the countryside. With tensions already flaring, a nightmarish encounter with a mysterious, unnatural force threatens to corrupt their lives, their love, and their flesh.

Together made its debut at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival and instantly became one of the most talked-about titles, igniting a bidding war that ended with Neon obtaining the distribution rights for an impressive $17 million – one of the biggest Sundance deals on record. With A24 also vying for the film, it’s clear that anticipation for its theatrical run is high, especially as it’s scheduled for release on August 1st, 2025.

Together Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pb9tln--Ajs

Director:
Michael Shanks

Producers:
Alison Brie, Dave Franco, Mike Cowap, Andrew Mittman, Erik Feig, Max Silva

Screenwriter:
Michael Shanks

Principal Cast:
Dave Franco, Alison Brie, Damon Herriman

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TOGETHER Film Review (Starring Dave Franco & Alison Brie)
O'DESSA is a post-apocalyptic rock opera written and directed by Geremy Jasper. It follows O’Dessa (Sadie Sink, of “Stranger Things” fame), a young farm girl navigating a perilous future wasteland on a mission to reclaim her father’s guitar. 

Her quest leads her to Satylyte City, a neon-filled metropolis where she encounters her true love, Euri Dervish (Kelvin Harrison Jr.). To save Euri, O’Dessa has to use the power of music and face the ultimate test of destiny 

On the surface, O'DESSA feels cheesy and full of familiar tropes. However, there is a very real message on the entertainment industry, the plight of the independent musician, and our societal fixation on superficial beauty.

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Director: Geremy Jasper
Cast: Sadie Sink, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Murray Bartlett, Regina Hall, Pokey LaFarge
Music: Geremy Jasper & Jason Binnick

O'Dessa had its world premiere at the 2025 SXSW Film & TV Festival on March 8th. O'Dessa is being distributed by Searchlight Pictures and Hulu. It will be available to watch on Hulu on March 20th, 2025.

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O'DESSA - Film Review (Streaming on Hulu)
MICKEY 17 is the latest film from director BONG JOON-HO and stars ROBERT PATTINSON as "Mickey Barnes". 

Despite its release being pushed back almost a full calendar year, it is now available to watch in theatres.

Mickey 17 follows a man who joins a space colony as an "Expendable", a disposable worker who gets cloned every time he dies for research purposes.

Outside of Robert Pattinson, the cast also includes Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette, and Mark Ruffalo.

Mickey 17 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osYpGSz_0i4

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MICKEY 17 Film Review | Was it Worth the Wait?
In DEATH OF A UNICORN, a father (PAUL RUDD) and daughter (JENNA ORTEGA) accidentally hit and kill a unicorn while en route to a weekend retreat, where his billionaire boss seeks to exploit the creature’s miraculous curative properties. Death of a Unicorn had its world premiere at The Paramount Theatre as part of the 2025 SXSW Film & TV Festival, with over a thousand people lined up for blocks around the theatre. 

In this review, we'll talk about the performances (Paul Rudd, Jenna Ortega, Will Poulter, Téa Leoni, Richard E. Grant), the cinematography (Larry Fong), and of course, the direction from first-time feature director, Alex Scharfman.

Death of a Unicorn Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cMIarrxLGs

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00:00 Intro to the Film
00:29 What is Death of a Unicorn About?
01:06 The World Premiere of Death of a Unicorn
01:29 Will Poulter and the Comedy
02:22 Critique of the Pharmaceutical Industry (Sackler Family)
03:23 The Cinematography of Death of a Unicorn
03:51 The Design of the Unicorns
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DEATH OF A UNICORN - Film Review (SXSW 2025)
Each year, the SXSW Film & TV Festival delivers a lineup that spans genres, tones, and styles, offering everything from bold directorial debuts to established voices pushing their craft in unexpected directions. The 2025 festival was no different, serving as a reminder of why this event remains a launchpad for some of the year’s most memorable films.

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Films mentioned in the video (in alphabetical order):

BUNNY
Short Synopsis:
Bunny is a hustler out on a job when things go sideways and he’s thrown into a fight for his life. With the help of his best friend Dino, this fight kicks off one hot, endless, New York summer day spent scheming with the neighbors of their East Village tenement building to try — and repeatedly fail — to hide a dead body. Did I say body? I meant bodies. The cops keep sniffing around, the downstairs neighbors want to party, an Airbnb guest longs for love, an estranged father resurfaces, and Bunny just wants to make it through the night.
Director: Ben Jacobson
Cast: Mo Stark, Ben Jacobson, Liza Colby, Tony Drazan, Linda Rong Mei Chen, Genevieve 

FRIENDSHIP
Short Synopsis:
Suburban dad Craig has his life turned upside down by the arrival of a new neighbor. As Craig’s attempts to make an adult male friend spiral out of control, their blossoming relationship threatens to ruin both of their lives.
Director: Andrew DeYoung
Cast: Tim Robinson, Paul Rudd, Kate Mara, Jack Dylan Grazer

HALLOW ROAD
Short Synopsis:
Two parents receive a distressing late-night call from their teenage daughter, who has just accidentally hit a pedestrian. They jump in their car, racing to get there before anyone else stumbles across the scene. As they head deeper into the night, disturbing revelations threaten to tear the family apart as they soon realize they might not be the only ones driving down Hallow Road.
Director: Babak Anvari
Cast: Rosamund Pike, Matthew Rhys, Megan McDonnell

NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE
Short Synopsis:
When their plan to book a show at the Rivoli goes horribly wrong, Matt and Jay accidentally travel back to the year 2008. Blah blah blah blah blah.
Director: Matt Johnson
Cast: Jay McCarrol, Matt Johnson

SATISFACTION
Short Synopsis:
Set against the stunning Greek isles, Satisfaction is a nuanced psychological drama that unravels the fragile bond between British composers Lola and Philip. Their relationship lingers in silence as Lola struggles to reclaim her voice. Weaving between their present-day trip to a remote Greek island and the start of their romance at a London music school, the film slowly reveals an unspoken rift. 
Director: Alex Burunova
Cast: Emma Laird, Fionn Whitehead, Zar Amir, Adwoa Aboah

THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR
Short Synopsis:
In June 2023, Ajike Owens, a vibrant young Black mother of four and family friend, was shot and killed by her neighbor, Susan Lorincz. The conflict that ignited this tragic event was a neighborhood dispute over children playing in a nearby field. Heartbroken, I embarked on a film project to unravel the chilling escalation from a minor disagreement to a devastating murder. "The Perfect Neighbor" is a powerful and unsettling exploration, weaving together detective interviews, police body cam footage, and witness testimonies. 
Director: Geeta Gandbhir

THE RIVALS OF AMZIAH KING
Short synopsis:
Deep within the backwoods of rural Oklahoma, charismatic and musically gifted Amziah King herds a bluegrass-playing band of misfits while overseeing the premier honey-making operation in town. When Amziah’s estranged foster daughter unexpectedly returns, Amziah leaps at the possibility to renew connection and create a family business. 
Director: Andrew Patterson
Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Angelina LookingGlass, Kurt Russell, Jake Horowitz, Scott Shepherd, Rob Morgan, Tony Revolori, Owen Teague, Bruce Davis, Cole Sprouse

TOGETHER
Short Synopsis:
Years into their relationship, Tim and Millie (Dave Franco and Alison Brie) find themselves at a crossroads as they move to the country, abandoning all that is familiar in their lives except each other. With tensions already flaring, a nightmarish encounter with a mysterious, unnatural force threatens to corrupt their lives, their love, and their flesh.
Director: Michael Shanks
Cast: Dave Franco, Alison Brie, Damon Herriman

00:00 Intro to the 2025 SXSW Film & TV Festival
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Top 5 Films at SXSW 2025
The 2025 SXSW Film & TV Festival is almost here, so it's time to run through some of the "must-watch" films from this year's festival. This list only looks at world premieres, but many other great projects at SXSW have already played at festivals like Sundance and TIFF - so be sure to check those out as well. 

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Films Mentioned in this Video (alphabetical order):
* Ash - https://schedule.sxsw.com/2025/films/2206995
Director: Flying Lotus
Screenwriters: Jonni Remmler, Flying Lotus
Cast: Eiza González, Aaron Paul

* Death of a Unicorn - https://schedule.sxsw.com/2025/films/2206980
Director: Alex Scharfman
Screenwriters: Alex Scharfman, Emily Glassman
Cast: Paul Rudd, Jenna Ortega, Richard E. Grant, Téa Leoni, Will Poulter

* Drop - https://schedule.sxsw.com/2025/films/2206982
Director: Christopher Landon
Screenwriters: Jillian Jacobs, Christopher Jacobs
Cast: Meghann Fahy, Brandon Sklenar

* Hallow Road - https://schedule.sxsw.com/2025/films/2205981
Director: Babak Anvari
Screenwriter: Babak Anvari
Cast: Rosamund Pike, Matthew Rhys

* Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie - https://schedule.sxsw.com/2025/films/2206297
Director: Matt Johnson
Screenwriters: Matt Johnson, Jay McCarrol
Cast: Matt Johnson, Jay McCarrol

* O’Dessa - https://schedule.sxsw.com/2025/films/2206319
Director: Geremy Jasper
Screenwriter: Geremy Jasper
Cast: Sadie Sink, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Regina Hall, Mark Boone Junior

* Slanted - https://schedule.sxsw.com/2025/films/2206344
Director: Amy Wang
Screenwriter: Amy Wang
Cast: Shirley Chen, McKenna Grace, Vivian Wu, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Amelie Zilber, Fang Du, Elaine Hendrix, R. Keith Harris

* The Astronaut - https://schedule.sxsw.com/2025/films/2206329
Director: Jess Varley
Screenwriter: Jess Varley
Cast: Kate Mara, Laurence Fishburne, Gabriel Luna, Ivana Milicevic, Macy Gray

* The Dutchman - https://schedule.sxsw.com/2025/films/2206323
Director: Andre Gaines
Screenwriters: Andre Gaines, Qasim Basir
Cast: André Holland, Kate Mara, Zazie Beetz, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Aldis Hodge, Lauren E. Banks

* The Rivals of Amziah King - https://schedule.sxsw.com/2025/films/2206374
Director: Andrew Patterson
Screenwriter: James Montague
Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Angelina LookingGlass, Kurt Russell, Jake Horowitz, Scott Shepherd, Rob Morgan, Tony Revolori, Owen Teague, Bruce Davis, Cole Sprouse

Flying Lotus Music Video with David Lynch:
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Top 10 Films to Watch at SXSW 2025
I'M STILL HERE stars Fernanda Torres, with a career-defining performance as Eunice Paiva. 

I'm Still Here is directed by Walter Salles from a screenplay by Murilo Hauser and Heitor Lorega, based on Marcelo Rubens Paiva's 2015 memoir. It follows Fernanda Torres as Eunice Paiva, a mother and activist coping with the forced disappearance of her husband, the dissident politician Rubens Paiva (Selton Mello), during the military dictatorship in Brazil.

I'm Still Here has been nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Actress for Torres, Best International Feature, and Best Picture.

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I'M STILL HERE - Film Review (Starring Fernanda Torres)
The Assessment is a sci-fi film from Fleur Fortune, marking her directorial debut. The film stars Himesh Patel and Elizabeth Olsen alongside a truly brilliant Alicia Vikander. The Assessment is set in the near future where parenthood is strictly controlled, a couple's seven-day assessment for the right to have a child unravels into a psychological nightmare.

The Assessment Trailer:
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Starring Elizabeth Olsen, Alicia Vikander, Himesh Patel, Charlotte Ritchie, and Minnie Driver

Directed by Fleur Fortuné

Cinematography by Magnus Nordenhof Jønck

Production Design by  Jan Houllevigueigue

Costuming by Sarah Blenkinsop

Colour Grading by Sofie Friis Borup and Jonas Damm

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THE ASSESSMENT - Film Review (Starring Alicia Vikander)
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FRIENDSHIP is Andrew DeYoung's directorial debut and features a stellar cast that includes Tim Robinson, Paul Rudd, and Kate Mara.

The film follows Craig (Tim Robinson) as he attempts to befriend his new neighbour, Austin (Paul Rudd), while also trying to save his marriage with his wife, Tami (Kate Mara).

On the surface, FRIENDSHIP plays like a classic "buddy-comedy" but is much more than that. DeYoung has drawn inspiration from brilliant dramas like THE MASTER to separate his work from so many other comedy films. 

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FRIENDSHIP - Film Review ("I Think You Should Leave" Meets THE MASTER?)
The 2025 Cannes Film Festival is here, and there are a number of anticipated projects making their world premieres. Of course, this Top 10 list is only a snapshot of some of the best films playing at Cannes this year.

For a full list of films, you can check out: https://www.festival-cannes.com/en/press/press-releases/the-films-of-the-official-selection-2025/

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All films mentioned in this video (sorted alphabetically):

Alpha (Directed by Julia Ducournau)
Starring: Mélissa Boros, Golshifteh Farahani, Tahar Rahim, Emma Mackey, Finnegan Oldfield
Release Date: August 20, 2025 (France)

Die, My Love (Directed by Lynne Ramsay)
Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Robert Pattinson, Nick Nolte, LaKeith Stanfield, Naomi Ackie
Die My Love Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gf1OVw-zUxM
Release Date: TBD, late 2025 from distributor "193"

Eddington (Directed by Ari Aster)
Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone, Austin Butler, Luke Grimes
Release Date: July 18, 2025
Eddington Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIpxO4KRV98

Eleanor the Great (Directed by Scarlett Johansson)
Starring: June Squibb, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Erin Kellyman, Jessica Hecht, Michael Zegen
Release Date: TBD, late 2025 from TriStar Pictures and Sony Pictures Classic
Eleanor the Great Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozsNcDD2bAk

Highest 2 Lowest (Directed by Spike Lee)
Starring: Denzel Washington, A$AP Rocky, Ice Spice, Jeffrey Wright, Ilfenesh Hadera
Release Date: In theatres August 22, 2025, and on Apple TV+ September 5
Highest 2 Lowest Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4cgw8aOJBw

Honey Don’t! (Directed by Ethan Coen)
Starring: Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza, Chris Evans, Charlie Day
Release Date: August 22, 2025
Honey Don’t! Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jzr6pHIZAI0&

It Was Just an Accident (Directed by Jafar Panahi)
Starring: Vahid Mobasseri, Mariam Afshari, Ebrahim Azizi, Hadis Pakbaten, Majid Panahi
Release Date: September 10, 2025 (France)

Nouvelle Vague (Directed by Richard Linklater)
Starring: Guillaume Marbeck, Zoey Deutch, Aubry Dullin, Alix Bénézech, Paolo Luka-Noé
Release Date: October 8, 2025 (France)

Orwell: 2+2 = 5 (Directed by Raoul Peck)
Release Date: TBD, late 2025 from NEON

Sentimental Value (Directed by Joachim Trier)
Starring: Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, Elle Fanning, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Herbert Nordrum
Release Date: TBD, late 2025

The Chronology of Water (Directed by Kristen Stewart)
Starring: Imogen Poots, Thora Birch, Jim Belushi, Tom Sturridge
Release Date: TBD, late 2025

The History of Sound (Directed by Oliver Hermanus)
Starring: Paul Mescal, Josh O’Connor, Peter Mark Kendall, Molly Price, Chris Cooper
Release Date: TBD, late 2025 from Mubi, Focus Features, and Universal Pictures

The Mastermind (Directed by Kelly Reichardt)
Starring: Josh O’Connor, Gaby Hoffmann, John Magaro, Hope Davis
Release Date: TBD, late 2025 from Mubi

The Phoenician Scheme (Directed by Wes Anderson) Starring: Benicio del Toro, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Cera (and others)
Release Date: May 30, 2025
The Phoenician Scheme Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEuMnPl2WI4&

The Young Mothers Home (Directed by Jean-Pierre & Luc Dardenne)
Starring: India Hair, Fabrizio Rongione, Selma Alaoui, Elsa Houben, Claire Boden
Release Date: TBD, late 2025
The Young Mothers Home Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y715InfXu4E

Urchin (Directed by Harris Dickinson)
Starring: Frank Dillane, Amr Waked, Murat Erkek, Megan Northam
Release Date: TBD, late 2025
Urchin Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gR6EYNyqhk

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SINNERS stars Michael B. Jordan in dual roles as twin brothers Elijah and Elias Moore, who return to their hometown in 1930s Mississippi with hopes of starting over, only to confront a haunting supernatural evil rooted in the land, their bloodline, and their past.

Directed by Ryan Coogler from his first original screenplay, Sinners blends period drama, vampire horror, musical set pieces, and explosive action into one of the most ambitious studio films in recent memory. Shot on IMAX film by Autumn Durald Arkapaw and featuring a stunning original score by Ludwig Göransson, the film features a breakout supporting performance from Miles Caton and a showstopping juke joint sequence already being called the best scene of the year.

The cast includes Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Jack O'Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Miller, and Delroy Lindo.

Sinners premiered on April 3, 2025, and was released theatrically by Warner Bros. Pictures on April 18. It has grossed over $70 million worldwide and is the highest-grossing original film since Us (2019).

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ASH stars Eiza González as Riya, an astronaut who wakes up alone on a distant planet, discovering her space station crew has been mysteriously killed. Haunted by fragmented memories and nightmarish visions, Riya struggles to piece together what happened, unsure if she can trust Brion (Aaron Paul), the rescuer responding to her station's distress signal.

ASH is directed by Flying Lotus from a screenplay by Jonni Remmler, blending science fiction, horror, and thriller elements into a film that, unfortunately, emphasizes style over substance.

The cast includes Eiza González, Aaron Paul, Iko Uwais, Kate Elliott, Beulah Koale, and Flying Lotus himself.

ASH was released in theatres on March 21, 2025, and will be available to stream on Shudder later this year.

ASH Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvp2EYCXYwU

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