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Elvis

A biopic about the rock and roll icon’s rise to fame, Elvis Presley, played by Austin Butler, reveals the complicated relationship between the legend and his manager. The musical drama plays over the course of 20 years, featuring other notable figures who influenced his career such as Presley’s former wife Priscilla, singer Big Mama Thornton, Little Richard, and more. 

Top Gun

Focusing on a skilled yet daredevil young pilot, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, played by Tom Cruise, enrolls in an elite aviation fighter school where he’s put at odds with other students. This famous film from the 80s also recently released a sequel this year, titled Top Gun: Maverick, which became an instant box office hit. 

Promising Young Woman

Traumatized by a tragic event in her past, Cassie, played by Carey Mulligan, seeks out vengeance in this thrilling and wildly entertaining story about a delicious new take on revenge. Director Emerald Fennell won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for the film. Fennell was also nominated for Best Director, and the movie was nominated for Best Picture.

Nomadland

Following the economic collapse of a town in rural Nevada, Fern, played by Frances McDormand, packs her van and explores unconventional life in the vast landscape of the American West. Along the way, she forms unbreakable bonds with other nomads in this powerfully moving story of resilience from director Chloé Zhao, who won the Academy Award for Best Director for the film. McDormand was also recognized for her performance with the Oscar for Best Actress, and the film won the Academy Award for Best Picture.

Minari

Nominated for Best Director and Best Film, in this moving story a Korean-American family moves to an Arkansas farm in search of their own American Dream. Amidst the challenges of this new life in the strange and rugged Ozarks, they find the undeniable resilience of family and what really makes a home. Steven Yeun of The Walking Dead was nominated for an Oscar for his performance, and co-star Yuh-Jung Youn won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal.

News of the World

Starring Tom Hanks as a Civil War veteran, this drama follows his journey through the unforgiving wilderness as he tries to return a young girl to her rightful family. Newcomer Helena Zengel was a standout in her performance of the 10-year-old girl and received nominations for a Golden Globe Award and Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role.

Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar

From Bridesmaids co-stars Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo comes this comedy about two best friends who leave their small town and embark on the adventure of a lifetime. Hailed as a silly romp, it’s the perfect mindless entertainment to escape post-pandemic fatigue.

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