Opening April 21, 2023
Evil Dead Rise — horror sequel — theaters — didn’t screen for critics
A twisted tale of two estranged sisters whose reunion is cut short by the rise of flesh-possessing demons, thrusting them into a primal battle for survival as they face the most nightmarish version of family imaginable.
Director: Lee Cronin
Starring: Mirabai Pease, Richard Crouchley, and Anna-Maree Thomas
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Beau Is Afraid — neurotic comedy?-drama — theaters — 1 star
Following the sudden death of his mother, a mild-mannered but anxiety-ridden man confronts his darkest fears as he embarks on an epic, Kafkaesque odyssey back home.
Director: Ari Aster
Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Patti LuPone, and Amy Ryan
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Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant — Afghanistan war drama — theaters — 3 stars
Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant follows US Army Sergeant John Kinley (Jake Gyllenhaal) and Afghan interpreter Ahmed (Dar Salim).
Director: Guy Ritchie
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Dar Salim, and Sean Sagar
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Chevalier — pre-French revolution drama — theaters — 3 1/2 stars
Kelvin Harrison Jr., Samara Weaving, Lucy Boynton, director Stephen Williams, and writer Stefani Robinson discuss costumes, social justice, and the importance of telling the stories of historical figures that have been erased from history.
Director: Stephen Williams
Starring: Kelvin Harrison Jr., Samara Weaving, and Lucy Boynton
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