<p>"Most Beautiful Island" is a psychological thriller examining the plight of undocumented female immigrants hoping to make a life in New York. Shot on Super 16 with an intimate, voyeuristic sensibility, "Most Beautiful Island" chronicles one harrowing day in the life of Luciana, a young immigrant woman struggling to make ends meet while striving to escape her past. </p><p>As Luciana's day unfolds, she is whisked, physically and emotionally, through a series of troublesome, unforeseeable extremes. Before her day is done, she inadvertently finds herself a central participant in a cruel game. Lives are placed at risk, while psyches are twisted and broken for the perverse entertainment of a privileged few.</p>

<p>In the shadowy world of Cold War espionage, one man’s conscience becomes his most dangerous weapon. This gripping biographical drama, directed by [c=Gavin Millar], chronicles the extraordinary true story of a high-ranking British intelligence officer who risks everything to expose a devastating secret. As he navigates a labyrinth of government deception and moral compromise, he is forced to confront the very institution he swore to serve, with [c=Martin Shaw] delivering a powerful performance as the conflicted central figure. Supported by a cast including [c=Ian Sears] and [c=Tom Radcliffe], the film masterfully builds tension within a stark, atmospheric portrayal of 1970s Britain, where trust is a liability and every whispered conversation could be one’s last. The narrative delves deep into the personal cost of truth, painting a compelling portrait of a solitary figure standing against a monolithic system, where the most perilous battle is not against a foreign enemy, but against the betrayal festering within.</p>

<p>The romantic drama [m=Most Eligible Bachelor] is directed by [c=Bommarillu Baskar], who also wrote the film's screenplay. The story centers on a young man, portrayed by [c=Akhil Akkineni], whose life takes an unexpected turn when he meets a vibrant woman played by [c=Pooja Hegde]. Their journey explores the complexities of modern relationships and societal expectations. The supporting cast includes [c=Aamani], [c=Abhay Bethiganti], [c=V. Jayaprakash], [c=Pragathi], [c=Murli Sharma], [c=Getup Srinu], and [c=Amit Tiwari], who bring additional layers to this tale of love and connection. Produced by [c=Vasu Varma] and [c=Bunny Vasu], the film unfolds over a runtime of 170 minutes, weaving a narrative that blends heartfelt emotion with dramatic moments.</p>

<p>A true-crime biopic about the disappearance of Madalyn Murray O'Hair, founder of the "American Atheists" and pioneering firebrand in the political culture war, The Most Hated Woman in America captures the rise and fall of a complex character who was a controversial villain to some and an unlikely hero to others.</p>

<p>In the quiet corridors of a seemingly ordinary high school, a group of students grapples with the immense pressure of their final year and the daunting question of what comes next. Directed and written by [c=Michael Civille], "Most Likely" is a poignant drama that follows a diverse ensemble, including the earnest [c=Tanner Hagen] and the contemplative [c=Keehnan Anderson], as they navigate the complex web of friendships, expectations, and personal aspirations. Each student carries their own secret hopes and burdens, from family obligations to internal doubts, all while the label of being "most likely to succeed" feels more like a curse than a compliment. The film captures the raw and often unspoken tensions that arise when youthful dreams collide with harsh realities, painting an intimate portrait of a pivotal moment where every choice feels monumental. With authentic performances from a cast including [c=Jack Rykert] and [c=Caledonia Wilson], this atmospheric story delves into the universal struggle to define one's own path before the world does it for you.</p>

<p>Gaby (Morris) has been dreading her high school reunion for months. It's not that she's afraid to hang out with the old gang; she's come a long way from her high school tag, "Most Likely To Play the Hand She's Dealt," as she's now one of the top players on the Texas Hold 'Em poker tour. But old grudges die hard, and it seems one of her former friends isn't content to let the past rest in peace.</p><p>As the suspense mounts as one by one, Gaby's friends are murdered in a manner that pays gruesome homage to their yearbook superlatives. As the body count climbs, Gaby's forced to admit that one of her friends is a psychotic killer. But who? The Jock? The Class President? The Prankster? With their numbers dwindling, suspicion and mistrust pit friend against friend in a deadly race against time. At this reunion, it doesn't matter what you were voted in high school, as everyone is Most Likely To Die!</p>

<p>It's about what happens when Billy (Pally), the most popular kid in high school, comes back to his hometown 10 years later to find he's no longer cool and the girl he still has feelings for is now dating the former high school outcast. When the outcast's mother dies under mysterious circumstances, Billy becomes obsessed with proving that she was actually murdered.</p>

<p>"A Most Violent Year" is a searing crime drama set in New York City during the winter of 1981, statistically the most dangerous year in the city's history. From acclaimed writer/director J.C. Chandor, and starring Oscar Isaac (Inside Llewyn Davis) and Jessica Chastain (Zero Dark Thirty), this gripping story plays out within a maze of rampant political and industry corruption plaguing the streets of a city in decay.</p><p>J.C. Chandor's third feature examines one immigrant's determined climb up a morally crooked ladder, where simmering rivalries and unprovoked attacks threaten his business, family, and - above all - his own unwavering belief in the righteousness of his path. With "A Most Violent Year", Chandor journeys in a bold new direction, toward the place where best intentions yield to raw instinct, and where we are most vulnerable to compromise what we know to be right.</p>

<p>Inspired by real events that took place in 1989, "Most Wanted" (fka "Target Number One") follows three interconnected stories: an ex heroin junkie who gets trapped by a criminal organization to set up a drug deal in Thailand; an undercover cop who's humiliated and decides to take a short cut to enhance the performance of his team; and an investigative reporter who's forced to re-evaluate his core convictions and maverick methods after the birth of his first child.</p>

<p>When a half-Chechen, half-Russian, tortured half-to-death immigrant turns up in Hamburg's Islamic community, laying claim to his father's ill gotten fortune, both German and US security agencies take a close interest: as the clock ticks down and the stakes rise, the race is on to establish this most wanted man's true identity - oppressed victim or destruction-bent extremist?</p><p>Poignant, compassionate and thrilling, "A Most Wanted Man" prickles with tension right through to its last heart-stopping scene. It is a cerebral tale of intrigue that is both contemporary and deeply human, touching on love, rivalry, politics and the world we live in.</p>

<p>In a world where love often feels elusive, "Mostly Void, Partially Stars" invites audiences into a tender exploration of connection and longing. The film centers on the lives of two young dreamers, played by [c=Madeleine Ziegler] and [c=Cameron Dade], whose paths cross in an unexpected moment of serendipity. Each grapples with personal challenges that shape their outlook on relationships: [c=Ziegler]'s character seeks solace from a past filled with heartache, while [c=Dade] embodies a carefree spirit yearning for deeper meaning.</p> <p>As their friendship blossoms against the backdrop of a vibrant yet introspective setting, they find themselves navigating the complexities of vulnerability and trust. The tone of the film oscillates between whimsical and poignant, capturing the ebb and flow of budding romance amidst the uncertainty of life's choices. With a supporting cast that includes [c=Adrianna Terhune], [c=Annie Curtis], [c=James Spector], [c=Colton Teinert], and [c=Ellah Daniel], the narrative unfolds with warmth and authenticity, highlighting the beauty of human connection.</p> <p>As they confront their fears and desires, the central conflict arises from the question of whether love can truly flourish in the face of personal demons. "Mostly Void, Partially Stars" promises to resonate with anyone who has ever dared to love amidst the chaos, leaving viewers with a sense of hope and wonder.</p>

<p>"Mosul" is a true story about an elite Iraqi SWAT team made up of Iraqi citizens who faced loss or injury at the hands of ISIS. The emotional story follows the team as they fight back against the terrorist group in order to put an end to the attack and oppression of their homes. It strives to give a visceral look into their relentless pursuit and the terrible struggles they go through and the loved ones they've lost.</p>

<p>In the darkly comedic horror film [m=Motel Hell], directed by [c=Kevin Connor], a seemingly benevolent farmer, portrayed by [c=Rory Calhoun], runs a roadside motel and a popular smoked meat business with his sister, played by [c=Nancy Parsons]. Their rural operation harbors a terrifying secret behind the success of their products. The plot thickens when the farmer rescues a young woman, [c=Nina Axelrod], from a motorcycle accident and brings her to the motel, where his brother, a local sheriff ([c=Paul Linke]), grows increasingly suspicious. The eccentric ensemble cast, including [c=Wolfman Jack], [c=Elaine Joyce], [c=Monique St. Pierre], [c=John Ratzenberger], [c=Gwil Richards], and [c=Toni Gilman], populate this bizarre and deadly rural landscape. As the sheriff investigates the strange occurrences, he uncovers the grotesque and shocking truth about the farm's unique agricultural methods, leading to a famously chaotic and explosive climax. This cult classic blends slapstick humor with genuine horror over its 102-minute runtime.</p>

<p>In the gritty crime thriller "Motel Inn," directed by [c=Eythor Isfeld], [c=Jack Donohue], and [c=Syd Whalen], a desperate drifter stumbles upon a seedy roadside motel that serves as a front for a dangerous criminal operation. When a botched robbery leaves the establishment’s owner dead, the motel’s staff and a handful of stranded guests find themselves trapped inside with a ruthless gang determined to retrieve a hidden stash of stolen money. The central conflict pits a morally conflicted ex-con against a cold-blooded gang leader, as trust becomes a scarce commodity and paranoia grips every corner of the fading inn. With the police closing in and the criminals growing increasingly violent, the characters must navigate a web of lies, double-crosses, and hidden agendas to survive the night. The film’s tense atmosphere and shadowy cinematography amplify the feeling of claustrophobia and dread, creating a relentless cat-and-mouse game where no one is who they seem.</p>

<p>In the stark, snow-dusted landscape of Reno, two brothers find their fragile world shattered by a single, tragic accident. [c=Emile Hirsch] and [c=Stephen Dorff] star as Frank and Jerry Lee Flannigan, bound by hardship and haunted by a troubled past, who scrape out a meager existence in the transient motels that give their life its name. When Jerry Lee’s impulsive action leads to a man’s death, the brothers flee into a desperate, cross-country journey, with Frank weaving elaborate, illustrated stories to shield his more volatile sibling from a harsh reality. Their flight strains Frank’s tentative connection with a compassionate former girlfriend, played by [c=Dakota Fanning], and forces a confrontation with the ghosts they have long tried to outrun. Directed by [c=Alan Polsky] and [c=Gabe Polsky], this gritty, R-rated drama paints a poignant portrait of brotherly loyalty and the power of storytelling as a means of survival, capturing a raw and melancholic atmosphere where dreams are as temporary as their rented rooms.</p>

<p>Acclaimed director Mary Harron (American Psycho, The Notorious Bettie Page) returns with the chilling story of Rebecca (Sarah Bolger), a young girl who, haunted by her father's suicide, enrolls in an elite boarding school for girls. Before long, Rebecca's friendship with the popular Lucy (Sarah Gadon) is shattered by the arrival of a dark and mysterious new student named Ernessa (Lily Cole). Lucy falls under Ernessa's spell and becomes emotionally and physically consumed by her glamorous new friend. Rebecca, whose overtures of concern are rejected by Lucy, finds herself lost and confused. She begins to develop a crush on her handsome English teacher, Mr. Davies (Scott Speedman) and immerses herself in the Gothic vampire novel Carilla for his class. Rebecca starts to suspect that Ernessa is a vampire, but, despite the suspicious deaths that begin to occur, her fears are treated as simple girlish jealousy. As the bodies of young girls pile up and the line between reality and the supernatural starts to blur, Rebecca decides to take matters into her own hands and get rid of Ernessa. Who can say what is real and what is unreal to the heart consumed by passion and a mind afire with loss? Based on the bestselling novel by Rachel Klein, The Moth Diaries is a harrowing story of the anxieties, lusts and fears of adolescence. </p>

<p>Set in 1998 against the backdrop of nuclear tests by India and Pakistan, the Lahore-based novel follows Darashikoh Shehzad, a social misfit who begins an affair with his best friend's wife.</p>

<p>In the haunting drama "[c=Noah Harding]'s MothBlight," a small, isolated community is thrown into turmoil when a mysterious blight ravages their crops, leaving them desperate and divided. [c=Daniel Short] stars as Elias, a stoic farmer who clings to tradition and refuses to abandon his ancestral land, even as the infestation of spectral moths threatens to consume everything. His estranged daughter, played by [c=Reegan Shaw], returns home after years away, bringing with her modern ideas and a hidden agenda that pits her against her father's stubborn resolve. As the blight spreads, a charismatic outsider, portrayed by [c=LJ Oscar], arrives claiming to have a cure, but his true motives are shrouded in ambiguity. With [c=Sophia Davenport] as the town's weary doctor and [c=Janelle Sostre] as a local activist, the film explores themes of generational conflict, environmental decay, and the lengths people go to preserve their way of life. [c=Matt Newsom] adds tension as a lawman caught between loyalty and justice. This tightly crafted 38-minute drama weaves a lyrical, atmospheric tale that lingers long after the final frame, leaving viewers questioning who is truly being consumed by the blight.</p>

<p>Hye-ja is a single mom to 27-year-old Do-joon. Her son is her raison d'etre. Though an adult in years, Do-joon is naive and dependent on his mother, and a constant source of anxiety, often behaving in ways that are foolish or simply dangerous. </p><p>Walking home alone one night down a nearly empty city street, he encounters a young girl who he follows for a while before she disappears into a dark alley. The next morning, she is found dead in an abandoned building and Do-joon is accused of her murder. </p><p>Thanks to an inefficient lawyer and an apathetic police force, Do-joon's case is quickly closed, but his mother refuses to let this be the end of the story. Trusting no one, Hye-ja's maternal instincts kick into overdrive, and she sets out to find the girl's killer and prove her son's innocence.</p>

<p>When her violent past catches up with her, a woman in hiding from her criminal ex must work with a CIA agent to save the daughter she gave up for adoption years earlier. "The Mother" is described as a film that is inspired by Luc Besson's classic "Leon: The Professional".</p>

<p>In a poignant exploration of motherhood and connection, "Mother and Child" delves into the lives of three women whose paths intertwine in unexpected ways. At the heart of the story is [c=Annette Bening], who portrays a woman grappling with the lifelong consequences of placing her daughter for adoption. Her yearning for connection drives her to confront her past, revealing the deep emotional scars that have shaped her. Meanwhile, [c=Naomi Watts] plays a successful career woman who has chosen to remain childless, yet longs for the deeper bonds that motherhood could offer. The third pivotal character, played by [c=Kerry Washington], is a young woman seeking answers about her biological mother, leading her on a journey of self-discovery and reconciliation.</p> <p>As their lives become increasingly intertwined, the film navigates themes of love, loss, and the enduring search for identity. Directed by [c=Rodrigo Garcia], the narrative unfolds with a delicate balance of drama and introspection, capturing the complexities of familial bonds and the choices that define us. With a powerful supporting cast that includes [c=Samuel L. Jackson], [c=Jimmy Smits], and [c=S. Epatha Merkerson], "Mother and Child" invites viewers to ponder the intricate tapestry of relationships and the enduring impact of motherhood in its many forms.</p>

<p>In this intimate and emotionally resonant drama, a strained relationship between a mother and her daughter is put to the test when an unexpected event forces them to confront long-buried secrets. Written by [c=Emily Faris], who also stars, the film follows a young woman struggling to assert her own identity while navigating the weight of her mother's expectations. Directed by [c=Joshua Gleason], the narrative unfolds over a tense 27-minute span, capturing the raw, unspoken tensions that simmer beneath the surface of their daily interactions. As the mother, portrayed by [c=Mia Fraboni], clings to a vision of her daughter's future that clashes with the daughter's own desires, their fragile bond begins to crack. The story masterfully explores themes of sacrifice, misunderstanding, and the painful pursuit of autonomy, all set against a quietly charged atmosphere. With powerful performances from [c=Emily Faris] and [c=Mia Fraboni], this gripping drama offers a poignant look at the complexity of familial love and the difficult choices that can either mend or break a family forever.</p>

<p>In a sweeping musical odyssey from visionary director [c=David Lowery], the world of high fashion and modern pop culture becomes the stage for a profound exploration of fame, faith, and artistic creation. [c=Anne Hathaway] stars as a revered, enigmatic pop icon whose life and career are transformed by a powerful, unexpected bond with a daring and influential fashion designer, played by [c=Michaela Coel]. As their creative partnership blossoms into a global phenomenon, it draws in a constellation of artists and muses, including [c=Hunter Schafer] and [c=FKA twigs], each navigating the dazzling yet isolating glare of the spotlight. This visually stunning and sonically rich film weaves a tapestry of original songs and intimate drama, following its characters as they grapple with the immense weight of inspiration, the search for meaning beyond the adoration, and the personal costs of building a legacy that resonates with millions. "Mother Mary" is a grand, melancholic, and ultimately hopeful ballad about the architects of modern myth.</p>

<p>In the heartwarming family comedy "Mother of Invention," a brilliant but perpetually distracted inventor, played by [c=Sarah O'Brecht], finds her world turned upside down when her latest creation—a well-meaning but chaotic robotic nanny—decides it knows best. Faced with a whirlwind of automated over-parenting and domestic mayhem, she must reconnect with her own ingenuity and the simple joys of family life to regain control of her home. Directed by [c=Holly Brace-Lavoie], the film explores the hilarious and touching chaos that ensues when technology attempts to replace human connection, challenging its protagonist to remember that the greatest inventions are often the bonds we already have. This charming tale blends slapstick humor with genuine warmth, offering a playful look at modern parenthood and the timeless messiness of love.</p>

<p>An ancient urn chained to a coffin is unhearted by chance by some men at work along the road bordering the Viterbo's cemetery. The urn contains an age-old tunic and some objects belonging to Mater Lacrimarum, the Third Mother (Moran Atias). The only survivor of the Three Mothers - three powerful witches who had been shedding blood and terror for aeons - Mater Lacrimarum (the Mother of Tears) has been hiding in Rome for centuries and her awakening triggers a chain of mysterious and terrible events: the Evil is back to cast its dark shadow over the city. </p><p>Sarah Mandy (Asia Argento), a young student of restoration, co-worker and love's interest of Michael Pierce (Adam James), the curator of the Museum of Ancient Art of Rome, is involved in the escalating and increasingly frantic episodes of violence. Sarah tries to run away but she cannot: the Third Mother is looking for her and Sarah is not aware of the fact that her mother Elisa Mandy (Daria Nicolodi) was a powerful white witch brutally killed by Mater Suspiriorum, the witch from Fryeburg. </p><p>Helped by the spirit of her mother, by an eminent esoterism academic, Guglielmo De Witt (Philippe Leroy), and by the Chief Constable Marchi (Cristian Solimeno), Sarah realizes that she has no way out and that she must face the impending threat.</p>

<p>In a mysterious and unsettling tale, "mother!" delves into the life of a young woman, played by [c=Jennifer Lawrence], who is devoted to her husband, portrayed by [c=Javier Bardem], a celebrated poet struggling with inspiration. Their tranquil existence in a remote house is shattered when uninvited guests arrive, including the enigmatic characters played by [c=Michelle Pfeiffer] and [c=Ed Harris]. As the couple grapples with the intrusion, the atmosphere becomes increasingly charged with tension and dread, reflecting the turmoil within their relationship.</p> <p>As the story unfolds, the young woman's nurturing instincts clash with her husband’s growing obsession, leading to a descent into chaos and existential dread. The film weaves an intricate narrative, exploring themes of creation, sacrifice, and the nature of existence itself. Directed by [c=Darren Aronofsky], this psychological drama captivates with its haunting visuals and intense performances, drawing viewers into a world where the boundaries between reality and illusion blur. With each escalating event, the film invites the audience to reflect on the fragility of life and the consequences of unchecked ambition.</p>

<p> In this highly-anticipated psychological horror thriller from renowned director Darren Lynn Bousman and producer Brett Ratner, two mothers (Rebecca De Mornay and Jaime King) will give the holiday terrifying new meaning as they battle to protect what is dearest to them.</p><p>After a bank robbery gone wrong, three brothers head for home, hoping their "Mother" (Rebecca De Mornay) can provide them with a getaway. The youngest brother, "Johnny" (Matt O'Leary), has been shot and their back-stabbing former partner has gotten away with all the cash.</p><p>But when the brothers get home, they find that all their stuff is gone and Mother is nowhere to be found: she lost the house months ago in a foreclosure. The new owners, "Beth" and "Daniel Sohapi" (Jaime King and Frank Grillo) and their guests, gathered for an ill-timed birthday party, become the brothers' unwitting hostages.</p><p>Not long after, Mother arrives, along with the boys' sister Lydia (Deborah Ann Woll), and it soon becomes clear that Mother will do absolutely anything to protect her children. In one terrifying evening, she brilliantly takes control of the situation and masterminds her sons' escape from the law.</p><p>Sides will be taken, secrets revealed, and sins punished as the hostages struggle to make it through the night alive.</p>

<p>Based on true events, "Mother's Little Helpers" follows the estranged children of the dying mother as they try to do the right thing by a mother who always did them wrong. The dysfunction runs rampant as the comedic family drama unravels while the siblings say goodbye to their mom... who was never that much of a parent to begin with.</p>

A college student keeps secrets. One is that she regularly sleeps with an older lover. The other is that she's attracted to her mother's personal trainer, which she decides to do something about.

<p>In this delightfully absurd short comedy from director [c=Valerie LaPointe], a frazzled mother discovers that her patience is literally being tested by nature itself. The film follows a woman whose idyllic suburban life takes a bizarre turn when the great outdoors begins to conspire against her, turning simple household tasks into chaotic adventures. As she struggles to maintain her composure while dealing with unruly plants, mischievous wildlife, and the constant interruptions of modern parenthood, she must find a way to restore harmony between her domestic world and the wild forces threatening to upend it. [c=Valerie LaPointe] and [c=Maurissa Horwitz] star in this witty exploration of the universal struggle to balance family life with the unpredictable elements of the natural world. With its clever premise and sharp comedic timing, this four-minute gem captures the humor in life's most frustrating moments, offering a fresh perspective on the eternal battle between human order and nature's chaos.</p>

<p>When theater major Leah (George), brings home the special someone in her life to meet her mom, Julie (Spelling), the family is met with a surprise when Pearl (Meade) comes to the door. Julie tries to embrace the idea of Leah's new love interest, but she can't shake the feeling that something is very wrong. </p><p>Julie's suspicions lead to a startling discovery about Pearl that puts Leah in serious danger. Will Julie be able to save her daughter from an eternity of heartache before it's too late? </p>

<p>May and Toots, a couple in their sixties, travel south by train to visit their children and grandchildren in London. The pace and scale of the city overwhelms them immediately and the urban chaos is reflected in their children's lives: their son, Bobby, is constantly on the mobile phone arranging his next meeting; their daughter-in-law, Helen, has just opened a boutique and barks orders at the nanny before racing out the door to sell luxury knitwear to her peers. The grandchildren are absorbed by their own activities, indifferent toward the old strangers who have come to visit. Adding to the daily confusion of this Notting Hill household is a building site and a pleasantly odd builder, Darren.</p> <p>Toots and May also have a daughter, Paula, a single parent struggling to find time for herself and her creative writing. Her home, too, is under construction although the builder has been devoting more of his energies to his client than he has to refurbishing her spare room.</p> <p>Following a family meal at Paula's flat, Toots can't sleep. He jokes that it's probably his daughter's cooking but later that night, Toots dies in hospital. He's had a heart attack.</p> <p>Bobby takes his mother back North, but May has no sooner entered the empty house than she realizes that she cannot stay. She tells her son that she is not ready to be a lonely, idle old lady like her neighbors. To the undisguised annoyance of her daughter-in-law, May returns to London. Bobby and Helen argue in loud whispers overheard by May. She accounces that she is going to take a stroll to "cheer herself up" and ends up hopelessly lost. No one she stops to ask for directions can point her back to her son's house. Finally, in a panic, May arrives at her daughter Paula's flat.</p> <p>Paula comforts her mother, telling May she must stay where she is wanted and needed. Paula wants her mother to babysit for her son, Jack, because she needs to pursue her interests. That night, May is awakened by the sound of lovemaking followed by an argument. From the window, May sees her daughter's lover as he leaves the house. It's Darren. May comforts Paula; she thinks that her daughter could do better.</p> <p>At Paula's flat, her grandson tells May that Paula is seeing a therapist. Paula is overwhelmed by the many injustices of her life and envious of May's housewifely ease. May tells Paula that she was unhappy throughout her marriage but Paula isn't interested. She asks her mother to help her, specifically, to help her with Darren.</p> <p>May finally meets Darren properly and asks him what he's doing with her daughter. May admits that maybe you get less frightened as you get older.</p> <p>That evening, May and Paula talk about Darren. May continues to doubt that her daughter is realistic about her future with him. Paula finally admits that she's been trying to break up with him from the moment she met him and resolves to tell Darren the following day.</p> <p>Alone at a cafe, May has a croissant and coffee and an idea; she will take a croissant to Darren where he is working on Bobby and Helen's conservatory. Darren is touched by the gesture and they talk while he takes a break. They enjoy each other's company and he invites her to lunch that afternoon. After a meal and a visit to Hogarth's tomb, May and Darren stroll along the river. When she stumbles, Darren catches her and they kiss. May is flustered and full of apologies - she isn't used to drinking at lunchtime.</p> <p>Back at Paula's, May tries on new clothes. She asks her daughter if she has told Darren it's over between them but Paula has changed her mind again. She wonders what her mother has found out about Darren's feelings for her. Paula takes her mother to her writer's workshop. The participants sit around in a circle and listen as Bruce, an old man, reads his piece aloud. Everyone is assigned to write something an May writes a very personal essay about her failure as a wife and mother. Bruce is effusive in his praise and Paula encourages her mother to go out with him. May visits an exhibition of sculptures in the vast spaces of Tate Modern where she is struck by a beautiful golden image of a young male nude.</p> <p>May buys Darren a gift, a book of Old Master drawings. She sketches him and they talk while he works on the conservatory. May asks Darren to take her upstairs. He does. The make love and May admits that she thought no one, apart from the undertaker, would ever touch her again.</p> <p>As May scrubs the floor at Paula's flat, Paula asks what Darren has told her about their relationship. May is surprised -- surely Paula has finished with him? Paula snaps at her mother and goes to greet Darren at the door. They sit down to an awkward dinner after which Paula suggests that it's time her mother went to bed. May says she will go out instead. She sees Darren leaving.</p> <p>May travels on the London Eye, thinking about the turbulence Darren has stirred up in her.</p> <p>Returning to Bobby and Helen's the next morning, May asks Darren to go upstairs with her and they make passionate love. Afterwards, she offers him money to go and travel, maybe with her.</p> <p>Paula comes to visit her brother. They are talking about his financial difficulties when Paula idly opens a portfolio of sketches lying on the table. They are May's drawings of Darren, some of them graphically sexual. May's children are filled with horror and disgust. "She's having him! shrieks Paula.</p> <p>Back at Paula's flat, the tension between mother and daughter is tangible but Paula doesn't confront May with her suspicious.</p> <p>Darren and Paula and Bruce and May have drinks at a riverside pub. Darren is restless; May is uncomfortable; Paula is triumphant; Bruce is oblivious. Paula announces that she and Darren are moving in together and reveals that her brother is selling his house. Darren is hurt, furious that Bobby would decide to sell without telling him. The party moves to Soho where Paula defiantly kisses Darren, glaring the while at her mother. May wanders off alone and ends up sitting on the edge of the Eros fountain on Piccadilly Circus. Bruce finds her there and takes her home and to bed with him. She steals away when he falls asleep.</p> <p>After persuading her daughter to open the door, May has trouble sleeping. She sees flames in the back garden and goes out to find Paula burning her own manuscripts. Paula claims that she is acting on her mother's wishes: she's not going to waste he time writing.</p> <p>Bobby suggests that he could fix mother up with a therapist. He chases Darren and May away from him. May tries to speak to Darren but he has been gettihg high all morning and he is crude where she expects tenderness. He demands that May make good her offer of money and scoffs when she says she'll buy him a plane ticket so that they can go away together. He rages at being used by women and in particular, by May and her daughter, and proceeds to smash up the conservatory.</p> <p>Paula confronts her mother with her affair with Darren. May wonders what she can do to make her daughter feel better. Paula says she would like to hit her.</p> <p>Darren repairs the conservatory as Helen shows an estate agent around the Notting Hill house. May and Paula enter. May has a livid bruise on her face. She announces that she is going home. As she passes, each member of the household looks up in turn and waves a distracted goodbye.</p> <p>May takes a train back to the suburbs. She packs a bag, picks up her passport and plane ticket and leaves, shutting the door behind her.</p>

<p>Directed by [c=Advik Beni], this haunting and provocative drama presents a deeply unsettling premise that lingers long after the credits roll. The story follows a young woman who has spent her entire life under the suffocating shadow of her domineering mother, a woman whose manipulative love has left her daughter emotionally paralyzed. When the mother falls gravely ill, the protagonist is forced to confront a terrifying truth: her own liberation may only come through her mother's death. As she grapples with guilt, resentment, and a desperate yearning for freedom, she begins to unravel the twisted psychological bonds that have defined their relationship. The film masterfully blends psychological horror with intimate family drama, creating an atmosphere thick with tension and unspoken dread. Through its stark, minimalist storytelling and a powerful central performance, the movie explores themes of inheritance, identity, and the violent cost of breaking free from toxic love. It is a raw, unflinching meditation on the darkest corners of filial duty and the terrible price of finally becoming oneself.</p>

Joon-yeon and So-hyeon are living together with Joon-yeon's young and pretty mother-in-law for a while after his father-in-law remarries. One day, Joon-yeon is left home alone with his mother-in-law due to So-hyeon and her father-in-law's sudden business trip. The mother-in-law seduces her handsome son-in-law on a hot night. Unable to forget the sex he had with his mother-in-law, Joon-yeon even plans to have a threesome with his wife and his mother-in-law.

<p>"Mother/Android" follows Georgia (Moretz) and Sam (Smith), a couple who go on a treacherous journey to escape their country, which is caught in an unexpected war with artificial intelligence. Days away from the arrival of their first child, the couple must face No Man’s Land— a stronghold of the android uprising, in hopes of reaching safety before Georgia give birth.</p>

<p>From writer/director Katherine Dieckmann, the acclaimed filmmaker of DIGGERS and A GOOD BABY, comes MOTHERHOOD, starring Uma Thurman, Anthony Edwards and Minnie Driver. Shot entirely on location in New York's West Village, this bittersweet comedy distills the dilemmas of the maternal state (marriage, work, self, and not necessarily in that order) into the trials and tribulations of one pivotal day. MOTHERHOOD forms a genre of one - no other movie has dedicated itself in quite this way to probing exactly what it takes to be a mother, with both wry humor and an acute sense of authenticity.</p><p>Eliza Welch (Thurman) is a former fiction writer-turned-mom-blogger with her own site, "The Bjorn Identity." Putting her deeper creative ambitions on hold to raise her two children, Eliza lives and works in two rent-stabilized apartments in a walk-up tenement building smack in the middle of an otherwise upscale Greenwich Village. Eliza's good-natured but absent-minded husband (Edwards) seems tuned out to his wife's conflicts, not to mention basic domestic reality, while her best friend Sheila (Minnie Driver) understands this - and Eliza -- all too well.</p>

<p>Set over a day in 1924, the story follows Jane Fairchild (Odessa Young), a maid in the Niven household, who has the day off to celebrate Mothering Sunday while Mr and Mrs Niven (Colin Firth and Olivia Colman) attend a lunch to celebrate the engagement of their neighbor's only remaining son, Paul (Josh O'Connor), to Emma Hobday. Jane rejoices at her freedom on an unseasonably hot, beautiful spring day. But, she has no mother to go to.</p><p>For almost seven years she has – joyfully and without shame – been Paul’s lover. Like the Nivens, Paul belongs to England’s old money aristocracy, whereas Jane was orphaned at birth. With the house conveniently empty, they can finally meet in Paul’s bedroom for the first time. Today will be their last as lovers. It is also the day that will mark the beginning of Jane’s transformation as the story unfolds through the hours of clandestine passion.</p>

<p>Lionel Essrog (Edward Norton), a lonely private detective living with Tourette Syndrome, ventures to solve the murder of his mentor and only friend, Frank Minna (Bruce Willis). Armed only with a few clues and the engine of his obsessive mind, Lionel unravels closely guarded secrets that hold the fate of New York in the balance. In a mystery that carries him from gin-soaked jazz clubs in Harlem to the hard-edged slums of Brooklyn and, finally, into the gilded halls of New York's power brokers, Lionel contends with thugs, corruption and the most dangerous man in the city to honor his friend and save the woman who might be his own salvation.</p>

<p>Exploring the profound and often complicated bonds that define a family, "Mothers and Daughters" weaves together the interconnected stories of several women at pivotal crossroads in their lives. Featuring an acclaimed ensemble cast including [c=Selma Blair], [c=Susan Sarandon], [c=Sharon Stone], and [c=Courteney Cox], this poignant drama reveals how the echoes of the past shape the choices of the present. Each narrative strand examines a different facet of the maternal relationship, from an expectant photographer [c=Christina Ricci] grappling with her own childhood to a successful businesswoman [c=Mira Sorvino] confronting long-buried secrets. As these characters navigate love, loss, and forgiveness, their journeys illuminate the universal struggles and enduring strength found within these foundational connections. With a heartfelt tone and authentic emotion, the film paints a moving portrait of the legacy passed from one generation to the next, asking what we inherit and what we choose to make our own.</p>

<p>Set in a black community in a small suburban Southern California town where a big secret rocks the lives of several of its residents. The story explores young love, friendship and loss through a story centered on Nadia, a teen who, while grieving after her mother's suicide, starts a relationship with Luke, the pastor's son, and becomes pregnant. The choice she makes not only affects her own life and relationships for decades to come but the lives of Luke and Nadia's best friend, Aubrey.</p>

<p>In a world forever altered by a mysterious global event, a lone mother makes a discovery that could shatter humanity's fragile new reality. [c=Halle Berry] stars as a resourceful woman living a secluded life with her two children, her days defined by the quiet struggle for survival in a desolate landscape. Her world is upended when she uncovers the wreckage of an otherworldly craft buried deep within her land, a find that ignites a dangerous spark of hope and terrifying possibility. Driven by a fierce determination to uncover the truth about the past and secure a future for her family, she must navigate a perilous path filled with unknown forces and hidden agendas. As she ventures closer to the heart of the enigmatic mothership, she attracts the attention of both wary authorities and shadowy figures, including those played by [c=John Ortiz] and [c=Omari Hardwick]. Directed and written by [c=Matt Charman], this gripping adventure blends intimate family drama with grand sci-fi mystery, crafting a tense atmosphere where every revelation comes with a cost and the greatest threat may lie in the secrets we keep.</p>

<p>Based on upcoming Amy Butcher memoir, "Mothertrucker" chronicles Amy Butcher's chance friendship with Joy Mothertrucker (Julianne Moore) a fifty-year-old Instagram celebrity and America's one and only female ice road trucker, who spent 13 years driving big rigs through the "the deadliest road in America." Inspired by Joy's optimism and bravery in the face of danger, Amy flies to Alaska and joins her on an incredible journey through the heart of the Alaskan wilderness, accompanying her while they navigate the deadliest road in America.</p>

<p>In the chilling horror film "Motherwitch," directed by [c=Minos Papas], a small, isolated village is haunted by the dark legacy of a witch who once cursed its land. As unsettling occurrences begin to plague the community, locals suspect that a new arrival, played by [c=Margarita Zachariou], may be linked to the malevolent forces awakening in their midst. With a desperate need to protect her family, she grapples with her own mysterious past while trying to uncover the truth behind the village's sinister history.</p> <p>Alongside a gripping cast that includes [c=Miltos Yerolemou], [c=Jason Hughes], and [c=Danae Katsameni], the tension escalates as the villagers, driven by fear and suspicion, turn against one another. As the lines between reality and the supernatural blur, the film explores themes of paranoia, betrayal, and the primal instinct to survive. With its atmospheric tension and suspenseful storytelling, "Motherwitch" invites viewers into a world where ancient curses and modern fears collide, leaving them questioning the true nature of evil.</p>

<p>Deep in the shadow-drenched woods of Northern California, two of America's most terrifying cryptids are about to collide. When a group of unsuspecting campers stumbles into a territorial war between the winged harbinger of doom known as the Mothman and the towering, elusive Bigfoot, their weekend getaway transforms into a brutal fight for survival. As the creatures tear through the forest, leaving a trail of carnage, a determined local sheriff and a skeptical cryptozoologist must race against time to uncover the ancient secret that has awakened these beasts. Directed by [c=Dustin Ferguson], this creature-feature horror unleashes a relentless onslaught of practical effects and mounting dread. Starring [c=Vernon Wells] and [c=Christopher Showerman], the film pits man against myth in a savage showdown where nature’s most terrifying legends become all too real. With the body count rising and the forest closing in, the survivors must decide whether to flee the nightmare or face the monstrous fury head-on in a battle that will leave only one apex predator standing.</p>

<p>In this gripping psychological thriller, a series of brutal murders rocks a quiet community, and the only link between the victims is a cryptic, anonymous message left at each crime scene. Starring [c=Jo Sharma] in a commanding performance, the film follows Detective Arjun Singh, a seasoned but haunted investigator who becomes consumed by the case. As Arjun delves deeper, he discovers that every victim harbored a dark secret, suggesting the killer is motivated by a personal vendetta rather than random violence. The detective must navigate a web of deception, buried grudges, and hidden alliances, all while grappling with his own troubled past that mirrors the case in unsettling ways. With a tense, atmospheric tone that keeps viewers on edge, the story unfolds through a series of chilling revelations, forcing Arjun to question everyone around him—including his own colleagues. As the body count rises and the clues grow more personal, the line between hunter and hunted blurs, leading to a gripping climax where the motive for murder proves to be far more twisted than anyone could have imagined.</p>

<p>It's been three years since Emery Simms was wrongfully imprisoned for a murder he didn't commit. Emery's best friend Brandon (Blakemore) and ex-wife Connie (Fox) are now married, running a successful restaurant and nightclub in Atlanta. Their lives change dramatically, however, when Simms is killed in prison and new evidence emerges as to Brandon's role in the framing of his friend. When Emery's estranged brother Donovan (White) enters the picture, he becomes determined to unearth the explosive truth behind his brother's downfall. New motives, deceptions and lies are revealed, but the closer Donovan gets, the deeper he'll get himself into trouble and the possibility of lying in a grave, right next to his brother.</p>

<p>In the gritty, neon-drenched underworld of Motor City, a man’s quest for vengeance ignites a high-octane thriller. [c=Gerard Butler] stars as Clyde, a recently released ex-con whose only purpose is to hunt down the man who framed him and destroyed his life. His target is the slick and ruthless gangster, [c=Adrien Brody]’s Mel, a man who now possesses everything Clyde once held dear, including the enigmatic woman from his past, played by [c=Amber Heard]. Directed by [c=Albert Hughes], the film plunges viewers into a tense cat-and-mouse game where every alleyway and chrome-laden muscle car holds potential danger. As Clyde navigates this treacherous urban landscape, fueled by raw fury and a singular drive, he must confront not only a powerful enemy but also the haunting truths of his own history. This relentless pursuit builds towards a combustible confrontation, crafting a stark and atmospheric tale of betrayal and retribution where the line between justice and obsession violently blurs.</p>

<p>In the high-stakes thriller Motorcade, a routine presidential transport through the bustling streets of Los Angeles becomes a city-wide cage match when a sophisticated and relentless ambush traps the armored limousine. Directed by the gritty action maestro [c=Joe Carnahan] from a script by [c=Billy Ray], the film zeroes in on the Secret Service agents, led by a steadfast veteran, who must utilize every resource and ounce of cunning to protect their charge. As the attackers’ precise and brutal plan unfolds, the agents find themselves battling not only a visible enemy but also the panic and chaos of a gridlocked metropolis. This propulsive narrative crafts a tense, claustrophobic atmosphere where loyalties are tested and every decision carries the weight of a nation. The film is a relentless race against time, merging political intrigue with visceral action as the motorcade fights to break free from a trap designed to bring the city, and the government, to a standstill.</p>

A celebration of love and creative inspiration takes place in the infamous, gaudy and glamorous Parisian nightclub, at the cusp of the 20th century. A young poet, who is plunged into the heady world of Moulin Rouge, begins a passionate affair with the club's most notorious and beautiful star.

<p>In the hauntingly brief yet impactful [m=Mounds Above the Earth], a solitary figure navigates a world transformed by colossal, enigmatic earthworks that dominate the landscape. Portrayed with a profound, silent intensity by [c=Kyle Chandler], this wanderer is driven by a desperate need to understand the origin and purpose of these mysterious mounds, which have reshaped both the terrain and the remnants of human society. His journey becomes a tense exploration of isolation and memory, pitting his fragile hope against the overwhelming, silent presence of the land itself. This atmospheric short film crafts a potent mood of post-apocalyptic mystery and quiet dread, inviting viewers to contemplate the scars left upon the earth and the enduring human instinct to seek meaning amidst desolation.</p>

<p>In just three minutes, this micro-documentary takes audiences on a brief but atmospheric journey into the quiet solitude of a single, unassuming golf hole. Directed by [c=Zachary Jewell], who also wrote the film, the short follows a small group of players, including [c=Zachary Jewell] himself, [c=Jake Hansen], [c=Justin Panucci], and [c=Breslin Bogie], as they approach and attempt the ninth hole at a course in Mount Airy. The film strips away the spectacle of professional tournaments, focusing instead on the simple, meditative ritual of the game. There is no grand conflict or high-stakes competition, only the gentle tension of a well-placed shot and the quiet camaraderie among friends. The documentary tone is intimate and observational, capturing the subtle sounds of the course and the focused expressions of the players. While brief, the film offers a thoughtful slice of life, celebrating the small, personal moments that define the sport. It is a quiet tribute to the pure, unhurried joy of a single round of golf.</p>