Avengers: Endgame (2019) is the sequel to Infinity War and the logical end to ten years-plus of setup in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Directed by the Russo Brothers and starring the whole gang, it features the Avengers’ final mission to get even with Thanos and undo the devastating effects of The Snap that wiped out half the universe. Who wins? Who dies? Let’s dive in! *SPOILERS AHEAD*
Under the Silver Lake (2019) is a neo-noir mystery film from director David Robert Mitchell, whose debut horror flick It Follows became a surprise hit. It stars Andrew Garfield as a young man who stumbles upon what may be a massive conspiracy while investigating the disappearance of his neighbor. The film had a turbulent release schedule, being postponed numerous times and finally dropping unceremoniously nearly a year after it premiered at Cannes. Is it worth the wait, or was there a reason A24 buried it?
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Burning (2018) is a South Korean mystery-thriller from Lee Chang-dong, who has been a mainstay of the European film circuit winning awards at the likes of Venice and Cannes Film Festivals. It stars Yoo Ah-in and Steven Yeun (of The Walking Dead fame) in a tale about a young man who falls for a girl that has taken a mysterious rich man as her lover. It has puzzled critics and audiences with its complex themes and ambiguous plot structure. What does the film have to say about life and the human condition?
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High Life (2019) is a sci-fi thriller from legendary French filmmaker Claire Denis. It stars Robert Pattinson and Juliette Binoche in the story of a group of criminals sent on a dangerous space mission while being sexually experimented upon. The film has been in the works for over a decade and has finally hit the big screen with big-name distributor A24. Is it worth the wait?
Unicorn Store (2019) is the directorial debut of Brie Larson from a screenplay by Samantha McIntyre. It stars Larson and her Captain Marvel co-star Samuel L. Jackson in a story about a young woman who, unable to adjust to adulthood, decides to adopt a unicorn from a mysterious salesman. The film premiered way back in 2017 before dropping unceremoniously on Netflix this weekend. Is this the beginning of a successful stint behind the camera for Larson, or a misfire?
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