DirectorChristopher Nolanhas established himself as one of modern cinema’s most technically proficient and accomplished filmmakers.

With no exceptions, his movies are awe-inspiring in terms of both scale and ambition.

Murphy won anAcademy Awardfor his efforts, and nobody would argue that it wasn’t fully deserving.

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As the sinister presence takes hold, Belinda must protect her unborn child from her diabolical guest.

Much like his father,Washington has adopted a commanding screen presence that elegantly suits Nolan’s filmmaking style.

Whether in a supporting role or beefy lead,Fiennes' presence always makes an impact.

Cillian Murphy giving a worried expression in Small Things Like These.

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His involvement would further bolster a cast of seasoned stars.

Downey Jr.’s performance inOppenheimeris perhaps the actor’s most accomplished of his entire career.

Her call to fame was her emotionally demanding yet horrifically compelling performance inAri Aster’s subversive art-horror workMidsommar.

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In a small Irish town during the 1980s, Bill Furlong, a coal merchant and family man, encounters a moral dilemma when he discovers hidden injustices within the community. As Christmas approaches, he must confront the societal pressures and personal convictions that challenge his sense of integrity and humanity.

We Live in Time follows Tobias, a recent divorcee, and Almut, an unstoppable and witty chef.

However, a difficult truth challenges their strong bond.

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Kathryn Hunter holding two canes and staring at someone in ‘The Front Room’.

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A psychological horror that follows Belinda, a newly pregnant woman, whose life turns into a nightmare when her estranged mother-in-law moves in. As the sinister presence takes hold, Belinda must protect her unborn child from her diabolical guest.

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Boy Willie (John David Washington) sitting on a piano bench looking at someone off-camera

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In The Piano Lesson, a brother and sister clash over selling a family heirloom piano—he sees it as a path to wealth, while she views it as a vital link to their heritage. Their uncle tries to mediate, but the conflict reveals deep truths about identity, legacy, and the past.

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Léa Seydoux as Florence cleaning bloody nose of Raphaël Quenard’s Willy in The Second Act.

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In Quentin Dupieux’s upocoming comedy, we meet Florence, who plans to present David - whom she’s infatuated with - to her father, but David isn’t reciprocating her feelings. He then tries to match her with his friend Willy, setting the stage for an intriguing encounter in a remote restaurant.

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Ralph Fiennes as Odysseus in The Return

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After 20 years away, a weary warrior returns to his homeland of Ithaca, only to find his kingdom in disarray and his wife besieged by suitors. This retelling of the classic myth explores the hero’s journey to reclaim his home, confront the changes in his absence, and restore order amidst the upheaval. Themes of loyalty, perseverance, and the impact of time shape this powerful reimagining of Homer’s “Odyssey."

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Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock, wearing a tux and smiling while walking into a hotel.

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Eddie Brock, balancing life with the alien symbiote Venom, faces a complex struggle with a powerful new adversary threatening their existence and the world. As a turbulent alliance forms between man and symbiote, the duo embarks on a thrilling journey of survival, challenging their limits and ethical boundaries.

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Viggo Mortensen smoldering while wearing a cowboy hat.

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Set in the 1860s, the fiercely independent French Canadian Vivienne Le Coudy embarks on a relationship with Danish immigrant Holger Olsen.

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Kenneth Branagh as Hercule Poirot in A Haunting in Venice

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Robert Downey Jr. as Lewis Strauss looking intensely at something off-camera in Oppenheimer

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The story of American scientist, J. Robert Oppenheimer, and his role in the development of the atomic bomb.

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Florence Pugh with blonde bangs, smiling, in We Live in Time.

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We Live in Time follows Tobias, a recent divorcee, and Almut, an unstoppable and witty chef. Their chance encounter leads to a transformative relationship, with the narrative offering glimpses into their lives as they fall in love and build a family. However, a difficult truth challenges their strong bond.

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