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From Denis Villeneuve, starring Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya, Oscar Isaac
Rated PG-13

Dune is a 2021 epic sci-fi movie directed by Denis Villeneuve and is based on the 1965 novel of the same name by Frank Herbert. It stars Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Zendaya, and Charlotte Rampling. The movie follows the story of a young nobleman, Paul Atreides (Chalamet), who is sent by his family to govern the desert planet Arrakis. Arrakis is the only source of the spice-drug Melange that is essential to interstellar travel and commerce. Upon arriving on the planet, Paul and his family are betrayed by the Harkonnens, their long-time enemies. Now, Paul and his allies must fight for their survival and reclaim the planet for the Atreides. Along the way, Paul discovers he has powers beyond his understanding, making him a key figure in the planet's destiny.

From Greta Gerwig, starring Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlen
Rated PG

Little Women is a 2019 drama film directed by Greta Gerwig. It follows the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott, focusing on the lives of the four March sisters living in Concord, Massachusetts in the late 1860s. Led by the strong-willed Jo March, the sisters strive to find their own ways in life while also staying connected to each other. Along the way, they discover the power of their family bonds and the importance of being true to themselves. With the help of their loving mother, Marmee, and their neighbor Mr. Laurence, the March family experiences joys and sorrows, successes and failures, and ultimately find the strength to survive and thrive in an ever-changing world.

From Martin Scorsese, starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci, Harvey Keitel
Rated R

The Irishman is a 2019 crime drama directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci. The film follows Frank Sheeran (De Niro), a World War II veteran who goes on to become a notorious hitman in the 1950s and 60s. He is eventually recruited by mob boss Russell Bufalino (Pesci) to carry out a series of shady jobs, leading him to become close friends with Jimmy Hoffa (Pacino), the leader of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. As their relationship deepens, Frank finds himself drawn into a dangerous web of secrets, lies, and betrayal. The story culminates in a gripping finale as the consequences of Frank's choices catch up with him.

From Ridley Scott, starring Matt Damon, Adam Driver, Jodie Comer, Harriet Walter
Rated R

From Mike Flanagan, starring Ewan McGregor, Rebecca Ferguson, Kyliegh Curran, Cliff Curtis
Rated R

From Justin Baldoni, starring Haley Lu Richardson, Cole Sprouse, Moises Arias, Kimberly Hebert Gregory
Rated PG-13

From Antonio Campos, starring Bill Skarsgård, Tom Holland, Banks Repeta, Emilio Subercaseaux Campos
Rated R

From Guillermo del Toro, starring Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett, Toni Collette, Willem Dafoe
Rated R

From Edward Norton, starring Edward Norton, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Alec Baldwin, Willem Dafoe
Rated R

From Chris Sanders, starring Harrison Ford, Omar Sy, Cara Gee, Dan Stevens
Rated PG

From Charles Martin Smith, starring Ashley Judd, Jonah Hauer-King, Edward James Olmos, Alexandra Shipp
Rated PG

From Autumn de Wilde, starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn, Mia Goth, Josh O'Connor
Rated PG

From Leigh Janiak, starring Sadie Sink, Emily Rudd, Ryan Simpkins, McCabe Slye
Rated R

From D.J. Caruso, starring Abigail Cowen, Tom Lewis, Eric Dane, Famke Janssen
Rated PG-13

From Harry Bradbeer, starring Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill, Sam Claflin, Helena Bonham Carter
Rated PG-13

From Leigh Janiak, starring Kiana Madeira, Ashley Zukerman, Gillian Jacobs, Olivia Scott Welch
Rated R

From Ridley Scott, starring Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons
Rated R

From Richard Linklater, starring Cate Blanchett, Billy Crudup, Emma Nelson, Kristen Wiig
Rated PG-13

From Andy Muschietti, starring Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Bill Hader, Isaiah Mustafa
Rated R

From Brett Haley, starring Elle Fanning, Justice Smith, Alexandra Shipp, Kelli O'Hara
Rated TV-MA

From Thea Sharrock, starring Sam Rockwell, Bryan Cranston, Phillipa Soo, Chaka Khan
Rated PG

From John Crowley, starring Oakes Fegley, Ansel Elgort, Nicole Kidman, Jeffrey Wright
Rated R

From Ashley Avis, starring Kate Winslet, Mackenzie Foy, Iain Glen, Calam Lynch
Rated TV-PG

From Kenneth Branagh, starring Tom Bateman, Annette Bening, Kenneth Branagh, Russell Brand
Rated PG-13

From James Kent, starring Keira Knightley, Ned Wills, Pandora Colin, Jason Clarke
Rated R