“Leave the world behind” (2023) Thriller Running Time: 141 minutes Written and directed by: Sam Esmail Featuring: Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, Myha'la and Kevin Bacon Tagline: “There's No Going Back to Normal” In the realm of cinematic thrillers, Sam Esmail's "Leave the World Behind" emerges as a thought-provoking masterpiece, weaving a suspenseful narrative that delves into the depths of …
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“Napoleon” (2023) Drama Running Time: 157 minutes Written by: David Scarpa Directed by: Ridley Scott Featuring: Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby Napoleon Bonaparte: “I am the first to admit when I make a mistake. I simply never do.” In the realm of historical epics, few directors have achieved the level of mastery and acclaim as Ridley Scott. From the captivating …
“Thanksgiving” (2023) Horror Running Time: 106 minutes Written by: Jeff Rendell Directed by: Eli Roth Featuring: Patrick Dempsey, Addison Rae, Milo Manheim, Jalen Thomas Brooks, Nell Verlaque, Rick Hoffman and Gina Gershon Thomas Wright: “Thanksgiving is a time for appreciation. To celebrate with the ones that we love the most. And a time for all families to be together. Let's eat.” Eli Roth, the …
“The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” (2023) Action Running Time: 157 minutes Written by: Michael Lesslie and Michael Arndt Directed by: Francis Lawrence Featuring: Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler, Peter Dinklage, Jason Schwartzman, Hunter Schafer, Josh Andrés Rivera and Viola Davis Lucy Gray Baird: “Nothing you can take from me was ever worth keeping.” The Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins' dystopian young adult trilogy, captivated audiences worldwide …
“The Marvels” (2023) Action Running Time: 179 minutes Written by: Nia DaCosta, Megan McDonnell and Elissa Karasik Directed by: Nia DaCosta Featuring: Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, Iman Vellani, Zawe Ashton, Gary Lewis, Park Seo-joon, Zenobia Shroff, Mohan Kapur, Saagar Shaikh and Samuel L. Jackson Dr. Henry 'Hank' McCoy: “Confusion is the first step to knowledge.” The Marvels, released in November 2023, is the latest installment in the …
“Equalizer 3” (2023) Action Running Time: 179 minutes Written by: Richard Wenk Directed by: Antoine Fuqua Featuring: Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning, Eugenio Mastrandrea and David Denman Robert McCall: “Nine seconds. That's what I'll give you to decide your fate. Nine seconds.” In the realm of action thrillers, few names evoke the same level of intensity and grit as Denzel Washington. Over the years, …
“Beau is Afraid” (2023) Drama Running Time: 179 minutes Written and directed by: Ari Aster Featuring: Joaquin Phoenix, Nathan Lane, Amy Ryan, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Hayley Squires, Denis Ménochet, Kylie Rogers, Parker Posey and Patti LuPone Toni: “I'm not asking you to leave, I'm asking you to fucking drink this fucking paint with me!” "Beau is Afraid" is an emotionally gripping and thought-provoking film that explores the …
“The Equalizer 3” (2023) Action Running Time: 109 minutes Written by: Richard Wenk Directed by: Antoine Fuqua Featuring: Denzel Washington, Dakota Fanning, David Denman, Sonia Ammar and Remo Girone Robert McCall: “Nine seconds. That's what I'll give you to decide your fate.” “The Equalizer 3" is a 2023 American action thriller film directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by Richard Wenk. It is …
“Blue Beetle” (2023) Action Running Time: 109 minutes Written by: Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer Directed by: Ángel Manuel Soto Featuring: Xolo Maridueña, Adriana Barraza, Damián Alcázar, Elpidia Carrillo, Bruna Marquezine, Raoul Max Trujillo, Susan Sarandon and George Lopez Uncle Rudy Reyes: “You are the Blue Beetle. You are a superhero, cabron!” “Blue Beetle” is a 2023 American superhero film based on the DC Comics character of the same …
“The Last Voyage of the Demeter” (2023) Horror Running Time: 119 minutes Written by: Bragi Schut Jr. and Zak Olkewicz Directed by: André Øvredal Featuring: Corey Hawkins, Aisling Franciosi, Liam Cunningham and David Dastmalchian Captain Eliot: “The Demeter on charter from Romania to London. Shipping private crates, contents unknown. Out to sea with no land in sight.” “The Last Voyage of the …
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“Meg 2: The Trench” (2023) Action Running Time: 116 minutes Written by: Jon Hoeber, Erich Hoeber and Dean Georgaris Directed by: Ben Wheatley Featuring: Jason Statham, Wu Jing, Sophia Cai, Page Kennedy, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Skyler Samuels and Cliff Curtis Jonas Taylor: “See ya later, chum.” “Meg 2: The Trench” is a 2023 American action monster film directed by Ben Wheatley and written by Dean …
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“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” (2023) Action Running Time: 95 minutes Written by: Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Jeff Rowe, Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit Directed by: Jeff Rowe Featuring: Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr., Hannibal Buress, Rose Byrne, Nicolas Cantu, John Cena, Jackie Chan, Ice Cube, Natasia Demetriou, Ayo Edebiri, Giancarlo Esposito, Post Malone, Brady Noon, Seth Rogen, Paul Rudd and Maya Rudolph Master Splinter: “My son, Michelangelo, you have heart. Donatello, you …
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“Talk to me” (2023) Horror Running Time: 95 minutes Written and directed by: Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman Featuring: Sophie Wilde, Alexandra Jensen, Joe Bird, Otis Dhanji, Miranda Otto, Zoe Terakes, Chris Alosio, Marcus Johnson and Alexandria Steffensen Hayley: “Yo, this spirit's a cunt.” “Talk to me” (2023) is a horror film written and directed by Danny and Michael …
“Limbo” (2023) Drama Running Time: 109 minutes Written and directed by: Ivan Sen Featuring: Simon Baker, Rob Collins and Natasha Wanganeen “Australia Day is called Invasion Day by indigenous people – if they want everyone involved, then change it.” – Iven Sen “Limbo” is a 2023 Australian drama film directed by Ivan Sen and starring Simon Baker, Aaron Pedersen, and …
“Oppenheimer” (2023) Drama Running Time: 180 minutes Written and directed by: Christopher Nolan Featuring: Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett, Casey Affleck, Rami Malek and Kenneth Branagh J. Robert Oppenheimer: “They won't fear it until they understand it. And they won't understand it until they've used it. Theory will take you only so far.” The movie “Oppenheimer”, directed by …
“Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” (2023) Action Running Time: 163 minutes Written by: Christopher McQuarrie and Erik Jendresen Directed by: Christopher McQuarrie Featuring: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Vanessa Kirby, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Mariela Garriga and Henry Czerny Eugene Kittridge: “Your days of fighting for the so-called greater good are over. This is our chance to control …
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“Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” ” (2023) Action Running Time: 127 minutes Written by: Joby Harold, Darnell Metayer, Josh Peters, Erich Hoeber and Jon Hoeber Directed by: Steven Caple Jr. Featuring: Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Ron Perlman, Peter Dinklage, Pete Davidson, Michelle Yeoh, Liza Koshy, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Cristo Fernández, Tongayi Chirisa, Colman Domingo, Peter Cullen, John DiMaggio and David Sobolov Bumblebee: [radio] “You can't handle the truth!” Optimus Prime: “I do not want …
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“Asteroid City” (2023) Drama Running Time: 105 minutes Written and directed by: Wes Anderson Featuring: Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Jeffrey Wright, Tilda Swinton, Bryan Cranston, Edward Norton, Adrien Brody, Liev Schreiber, Hope Davis, Stephen Park, Rupert Friend, Maya Hawke, Steve Carell, Matt Dillon, Hong Chau, Willem Dafoe, Margot Robbie, Tony Revolori, Jake Ryan and Jeff Goldblum Montana: “I reckon that alien didn't mean no harm. No, he ain't American. No, he ain't a creature of God's …
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) Adventure Running Time: 154 minutes Written by: Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth, David Koepp and James Mangold Directed by: James Mangold Featuring: Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Antonio Banderas, John Rhys-Davies, Toby Jones, Boyd Holbrook, Ethann Isidore and Mads Mikkelsen Sallah: “I miss the desert. I miss the sea. And I miss waking up …
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“John Wick: Chapter 4” (2023) Action Running Time: 169 minutes Written by: Shay Hatten and Michael Finch Directed by: Chad Stahelski Featuring: Keanu Reeves, Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård, Laurence Fishburne, Hiroyuki Sanada, Shamier Anderson, Lance Reddick, Rina Sawayama, Scott Adkins and Ian McShane Shimazu: “Have you given any thought to where this ends? The Table will never stop. You know this. No one, not even you, can kill everyone.” …
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