“Causeway“
It’s been a while since our screens were graced by the presence of Jennifer Lawrence. In Lila Neugebauer’s feature directorial debut, Lawrence gives an emotional performance as Lynsey, a former US Army engineer recovering from her vehicle being hit by an explosive. The film also stars Brian Tyree Henry, Linda Emond, Jayne Houdyshell, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Russell Harvard, Fred Weller, Sean Carvajal, Will Pullen, and Neal Huff.
“The Good Nurse“
A true-crime thriller based on one of the most prolific serial killers in history, this film tells the story of a struggling nurse faced with the growing suspicion that her co-worker and friend is killing off patients. “The Good Nurse” is directed by Tobias Lindholm and stars Jessica Chastain, Eddie Redmayne, Nnamdi Asomugha, and Noah Emmerich.
“Wildflower“
A coming-of-age story about a young woman caring for her disabled parents while seeking an independent life, Matt Smukler’s feature debut is “a big-hearted celebration of family.” Kiernan Shipka stars in this inspired-by-a-true-story film that is full of compassion, curiosity, and life. “Wildflower” also stars Dash Mihok, Charlie Plummer, Alexandra Daddario, Brad Garrett, Reid Scott, Erika Alexander, Samantha Hyde, Jacki Weaver, Jean Smart, and Ryan Kiera Armstrong.
“Sanctuary“
Hal Porterfield (Christopher Abbott) is the heir to a hotel empire, and when his father passes away, he has to stop seeing the dominatrix who has helped transform him into the confident man who asks for what he wants. Circling classism, capitalism, and gender, “Sanctuary” is a thrilling psychosexual and endearing drama starring Abbott and Margaret Qualley. The film is directed by Zachary Wigon.
