Category Archives: Drama
Rise of the Footsoldier: Origins
Release 2021
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Director: Nick Nevern
Writers: Andrew Loveday, Nick Nevern
Stars: Vinnie Jones, Emma Butt, Craig Fairbrass, Terry Stone, Bronson Webb
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12982370/
The origin story of how Tucker, Rolfie, and Pat Tate unite to form their own firm.
Mayday
Release 2021
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Director: Karen Cinorre
Writer: Karen Cinorre
Stars: Grace Van Patten, Mia Goth, Havana Rose Liu, Soko, Théodore Pellerin
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11271800/
Ana is transported to a dreamlike and dangerous land where she joins an army of girls engaged in a never-ending war. Though she finds strength in this exhilarating world, she realizes that she's not the killer they want her to be.
The Many Saints of Newark
Release 2021
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Director: Alan Taylor
Writers: David Chase, Lawrence Konner
Stars: Alessandro Nivola, Leslie Odom Jr., Vera Farmiga, Jon Bernthal, Corey Stoll
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8110232/
A look at the formative years of New Jersey gangster Tony Soprano.
No One Gets Out Alive
Release 2021
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Director: Santiago Menghini
Writers: Jon Croker, Fernanda Coppel
Stars: Marc Menchaca, Cristina Rodlo, Victoria Alcock, David Figlioli, David Barrera
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13056008/
An immigrant in search of the American dream who, after being forced to take a room in a boarding house, finds herself in a nightmare she can't escape.
Chernobyl
Release 2021
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Director: Danila Kozlovskiy
Writers: Elena Ivanova, Aleksey Kazakov
Stars: Danila Kozlovskiy, Oksana Akinshina, Filipp Avdeev, Ravshana Kurkova, Nikolay Kozak
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10648714/
A story about a heroic fireman who worked as one of Chernobyl liquidators.
The Starling
Release 2021
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Director: Theodore Melfi
Writers: Matt Harris
Stars: Melissa McCarthy, Chris O'Dowd, Kevin Kline, Timothy Olyphant, Daveed Diggs
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5164438/
After Lilly suffers a loss, a combative Starling takes nest beside her quiet home. The feisty bird taunts and attacks the grief-stricken Lilly. On her journey to expel the Starling, she rediscovers her will to live and capacity for love.
East of the Mountains
Release 2021
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Director: S.J. Chiro
Writers: David Guterson, Thane Swigart
Stars: Mira Sorvino, Tom Skerritt, Annie Gonzalez, Victoria Summer Felix, Wally Dalton
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9038678/
Based on the best-selling novel by David Guterson When retired heart surgeon Ben Givens learns that he has terminal cancer, he takes his beloved dog back to his boyhood home in Eastern Washington, determined to end his life on his own terms. Ben's journey, though, takes an unexpected turn, and soon becomes an adventure against which he pits himself with characteristic stoicism, wit, and determination.
This Is the Year
Release 2020
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Director: David Henrie
Writers: Sienna Aquilini, Bug Hall, David Henrie
Stars: Gregg Sulkin, Vanessa Marano, Bug Hall, Jeff Garlin, David Henrie
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8231202/
In a last ditch effort to win over the girl of his dreams, a nerdy high school senior and his best friends embark on a road trip to see their favorite band at the biggest music festival of the year.
Intrusion
Release 2021
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Director: Adam Salky
Writers: Chris Sparling
Stars: Logan Marshall-Green, Robert John Burke, Freida Pinto, Sarah Minnich, Yvette Fazio-Delaney
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5563324/
A woman moves to a small town with her husband, but is rattled when she is targeted for a home invasion.
Help
Release 2021
Genre Drama
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Director: Marc Munden
Writers: Jack Thorne
Stars: Jodie Comer, Stephen Graham, Ian Hart, Lesley Sharp, Sue Johnston
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13649036/
Sarah seems to have found her calling working in a Liverpool care home where she has a special talent for connecting with the residents. Then, in March 2020, the Coronavirus pandemic hits.