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February is kicking off with a ton of variety, from horror and mystery to decadence and intrigue, there’s something for everyone. Plus, with awards season looming, check out some of the nominated movies and performances, then join the conversation.
February featured trailer
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Streaming now on Disney+. (Subscription required).
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Knock at the Cabin
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Screenwriter and director M. Night Shyamalan strikes again with Knock at the Cabin, a horror mystery that involves an impossible decision. A young girl playing outside of her family’s vacation cabin is approached by four strangers. Her parents quickly realize the chance meeting was not “in her head” as their home is broken into and they receive an inconceivable ultimatum. The film stars Dave Bautista, Jonathan Groff, Ben Aldridge, and Kristen Cui.
The Whale
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Branden Fraser captures the hearts of viewers and critics in his portrayal of Charlie, a reclusive English professor who attempts to reconnect with his estranged, teenage daughter. Often described as an “exercise in empathy,” The Whale premiered at the 79th Venice International Film Festival, receiving a six-minute standing ovation. Fraser also won the Critics Choice Award for Best Actor for his role. The film also stars Sadie Sink, Hong Chau, Ty Simpkins, and Samantha Morton.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
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While mourning the death of King TâChalla (Black Panther), the Wakandans must fight to preserve their legacy from interlopers seeking to strike during the countryâs most vulnerable moments. Other nations are attempting to pressure Wakanda to share its precious metal, vibranium, which is regarded as the worldâs strongest metal. However, some are trying to apply force. Who will lead the charge in the name of Black Panther? Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyongâo, Danai Gurira, and Angela Bassett return to star in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, with Ryan Coogler returning to write and direct the highly anticipated film.
Plane
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A pilot’s duty to his passengers is never done. Enter Brodie (Gerard Butler), a former Royal Air Force (RAF) turned commercial pilot, who makes an emergency landing after a severe lightning strike. The problem? He makes the risky landing on a war-torn island. In an attempt to protect his passengers and get them home in one piece, he must partner with his most notorious passenger-a fugitive homicide suspect being transported by authorities. This high-octane, action-adventure film also stars Mike Colter.
M3GAN
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Does anything good ever come from lifelike dolls that can talk
Babylon
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The critically acclaimed dramedy Babylon is set in Hollywood’s infancy and captures the intertwined stories of people seeking fame, prominence, and legacy in the world of filmmaking. Chronicling the transition of silent films to films with sound in the 1920s, viewers get to witness the rise and/or fall of a leading man, an up-and-coming “it girl,” a hopeful cabaret singer, a follow-the-music trumpter, and a true believer in film. The ensemble cast stars Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Jean Smart, and Diego Calva. “Babylon” recently won a Golden Globe award for Best Original Score
Legion of Super-Heroes
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Welcome to the Legion Academy. It’s the 31st century and a group of young, super-powered students hope to become members of the esteemed Legion of Super-Heroes one day. The audience follows Supergirl’s journey after the devastating loss of Krypton and her difficult adjustment to her new home on Earth. Her cousin Superman urges her to attend Legion Academy, where her future becomes more crystallized with new friends (and a new set of plotting enemies). Jensen Ackles (Batman), Matt Bomer (The Flash), and Meg Donnelly (Supergirl/Kara) provide their voices in the animated series, Legion of Super-Heroes.
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
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Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody is a biographical, dramatic account of the revered singer who became known as “The Voice.” From her discovery as a young teen with a big voice and sparkling personality to her star turn on the music charts and the big screen to her close and, at times, tumultuous relationships, the film aims to give viewers a more intimate view of the woman her family and fans affectionately called “Nippy.” The musical adaption stars Naomi Ackie, Stanley Tucci, Ashton Sanders, Tamara Tunie, Nafessa Williams, and Clarke Peters.
The Fabelmans
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The Fabelmans, a semi-autobiographical account of Hollywood directorial powerhouse Steven Spielberg, is a coming-of-age drama about a teenage boy who finds solace in filmmaking as he dissects the dysfunction of his family. Based in post-World War II era Arizona, the young man stumbles upon an unspeakable family secret and turns to the power of film to see the truth. “The Fabelmans” stars Michelle Williams, Gabriel LaBelle, Paul Dano, Judd Hirsch, and Seth Rogen.
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A Man Called Otto
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Otto, the neighborhood’s grumpy old man, has decided to end it all after leading a life without his late wife, Sonya. Then a new set of neighbors move in and his unconventional friendship with quick-witted Marisol gives him a much-needed spark and, hopefully, a new lease on life. Two-time, OscarÂŽ-winner Tom Hanks stars as Otto, with Mariana TreviĂąo portraying Marisol.
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