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Andrew Neiman (Miles Teller) is an ambitious young jazz drummer, in pursuit of rising to the top of his elite music conservatory. Terence Fletcher (J.K. Simmons), an instructor known for his terrifying teaching methods, discovers Andrew and transfers the aspiring drummer into the top jazz ensemble, forever changing the young man's life. But Andrew's passion to achieve perfection quickly spirals in...

In Prentisstown, Todd has been brought up to believe that the Spackle released a germ that killed all the women and unleashed Noise on the remaining men. After discovering a patch of silence out in the swamp, his surrogate parents immediately tell him that he has to run, leaving him with only a map of New World, a message, and many unanswered questions. He soon discovers the source of the silence:...

Kong and his protectors undertake a perilous journey to find his true home. Along for the ride is Jia, an orphaned girl who has a unique and powerful bond with the mighty beast. However, they soon find themselves in the path of an enraged Godzilla as he cuts a swath of destruction across the globe. The initial confrontation between the two titans -- instigated by unseen forces -- is only the begin...

Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists newfound ally Diana Prince to face an even greater threat. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to recruit a team to stand against this newly awakened enemy. Despite the formation of an unprecedented league of heroes -- Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and the Flash -- it may be too...

Cherry (Tom Holland) drifts from college dropout to army medic in Iraq-anchored only by his one true love, Emily (Ciara Bravo). But after returning from the war with PTSD, his life spirals into drugs. Release date: February 26, 2021 (USA) Directors: Joe Russo, Anthony Russo Budget: $40 million Story by: Nico Walker

In 1937 a group of Chinese soldiers and draft dodgers puts up a four-day defense of a Shanghai warehouse complex just as Japanese forces are overwhelming China. Initial release: 2020 (Egypt) Director: Guan Hu Chinese: 八佰 Box office: 472.6 million USD Language: Chinese

Behind our world, there is another -- a world of dangerous and powerful monsters that rule their domain with deadly ferocity. When Lt. Artemis and her loyal soldiers are transported from our world to the new one, the unflappable lieutenant receives the shock of her life. In a desperate battle for survival against enormous enemies with incredible powers and unstoppable, terrifying attacks, Artemis...

Ep:204 - Sputnik (2020) by Reel State Podcast

Ito, a gangland enforcer, is caught amidst a treacherous and violent insurrection within his Triad crime family. Initial release: September 22, 2018 Director: Timo Tjahjanto Screenplay: Timo Tjahjanto Languages: French, Indonesian, Cantonese Producers: Timo Tjahjanto, Kimo Stamboel, Mike Wiluan, Nick Spicer

When a spacecraft carrying settlers to Mars strays off course, the consumption-obsessed passengers are prompted to consider their place in the universe. Release date: May 17, 2019 (USA) Directors: Hugo Lilja, Pella Kågerman Language: Swedish Music composed by: Alexander Berg Awards: Guldbagge Award for Best Director, MORE

The love story of the sixteen-year-old Arturs gets interrupted by the First World War. After losing his mother and his home, he finds some consolation in joining the army, because this is the first time the Russian Empire permits national battalions. Release date: January 8, 2021 (USA) Director: Dzintars Dreibergs Music composed by: Lolita Ritmanis Language: Latvian Screenplay: Dzintars Dreibergs,...

Ep:200 by Reel State Podcast

A young man is devoted to protecting his loved ones in a town full of corruption and sinister characters. Initial release: September 11, 2020 Director: Antonio Campos Story by: Donald Ray Pollock Producers: Jake Gyllenhaal, Randall Poster, Riva Marker, Max Born Screenplay: Antonio Campos, Paulo Campos

Overprotective mother Vera Cosgrove (Elizabeth Moody), spying on her grown son, Lionel (Timothy Balme), as he visits the zoo with the lovely Paquita (Diana Peñalver), is accidentally bitten by the fearsome Sumatran rat-monkey. When the bite turns his beloved mother into a zombie, Lionel tries to keep her locked safely in the basement, but her repeated escapes turn most of the neighbors into the wa...

Diana Prince lives quietly among mortals in the vibrant, sleek 1980s -- an era of excess driven by the pursuit of having it all. Though she's come into her full powers, she maintains a low profile by curating ancient artifacts, and only performing heroic acts incognito. But soon, Diana will have to muster all of her strength, wisdom and courage as she finds herself squaring off against Maxwell Lor...

A secret agent is given a single word as his weapon and sent to prevent the onset of World War III. He must travel through time and bend the laws of nature in order to be successful in his mission. Release date: September 3, 2020 (USA) Director: Christopher Nolan Box office: 361.4 million USD Budget: 205 million USD Music composed by: Ludwig Göransson

Divorced dad Scott (Tim Allen) has custody of his son (Eric Lloyd) on Christmas Eve. After he accidentally kills a man in a Santa suit, they are magically transported to the North Pole, where an elf explains that Scott must take Santa's place before the next Christmas arrives. Scott thinks he's dreaming, but over the next several months he gains weight and grows an inexplicably white beard. Maybe...

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