New Videos: April 2025

A Complete Unknown

Set in the influential New York music scene of the early 60s, A Complete Unknown follows 19-year-old Minnesota musician Bob Dylan’s (Timothée Chalamet) meteoric rise as a folk singer to concert halls and the top of the charts – his songs and mystique becoming a worldwide sensation – culminating in his groundbreaking electric rock and roll performance at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965.

rated r for language.

“…staged such that the audience can often feel like they were there in the room, experiencing a uniquely magical moment.” – Sean Farrell, AFPL Journal

“Timothée Chalamet gives an Oscar-worthy performance in one of the best films of 2024.” – Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times

“Mangold has crafted the definitive portrait of this era and the poetic, aspiring, rebellious kid who refused to be pigeonholed, held down and defined.” – Rodrigo Perez, The Playlist

Mufasa: The Lion King

Rafiki relays the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny—their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe.

rated pg for action / violence, peril, and some thematic elements.

“…Mufasa is a lovely movie that audiences of all ages should enjoy. The blend of coming-of-age saga with moments of thrilling adventure and stirring messaging around the power of community add up to a satisfying story that is well-worth seeing on a big screen and which will very likely wind up on repeat in many households when it makes its way to streaming.” – Sean Farrell, AFPL Journal

“After having been made and remade for the screen and converted into a long-running hit Broadway show, it might have seemed like The Lion King was a played-out property. Mufasa, under Jenkins’ poised and creative direction, proves there is still plenty of life left in the long-reining King.” – Soren Andersen, Seattle Times

“Here the Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins (Moonlight) dives truly deep for a tale of orphanhood, family conflict and the reluctant fight for a throne. It’s often thrilling to watch a film featuring only anthropomorphic animals where the central characters are more rounded than most of their human counterparts at the mainstream multiplex (yes, that means you, Gladiator II).” – Kevin Maher, The Times

Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.

rated pg for action, some violence, rude humor, thematic elements, and mild language.

“…another wild ride with lots of heart that reminds kids that they can do anything they set their minds to, especially if they’re willing to accept the help of whoever they call their family.” – Sean Farrell, AFPL Journal

“Jim Carrey is the real star of this trilogy. Carrey’s signature brand of improvisational comedy serves him well once again here, as his gleefully cartoonish villain continues to be a highlight of his recent acting works.” – Aidan Kelley, Collider

“This is a franchise that has treated its supporters with respect while opening its arms to newcomers. Because of that, the weaker elements of the film feel unimportant in the wake of a genuinely entertaining time that will no doubt thrill audiences of all ages.” – Rachel LaBonte, Screen Rant

Anora

Anora, a young sex worker from Brooklyn, gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and impulsively marries the son of an oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened as the parents set out for New York to get the marriage annulled.

rated r for strong sexual content throughout, graphic nudity, pervasive language, and drug use.

“Anora is fresh, exciting, and funny, anchored by a pair of star-making performances and expertly assembled by writer / director Sean Baker, but the quietly devastating finale cements it as one of the best and most humanistic films of the year.” – Sean Farrell, AFPL Journal

“It shouldn’t all be so funny, but it is, and it’s to Baker’s huge credit that he’s able to inspire laughs and huge enjoyment from this madcap story without leaving you feeling that the woman at the heart of this mess has been short-changed and exploited for our pleasure.” – Dave Calhoun, Time Out

“This is a story of wealth, and power, and what love can and can’t overcome. But it’s also about something far more heart-rending: what it means to be accustomed to being looked at one way, and then experiencing, out of the blue, what it feels like to actually be seen.” – Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times

Dog Man

When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together and Dog Man is born. Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve—and fetch, sit and roll over. As Dog Man embraces his new identity and strives to impress his Chief (voiced by Lil Rel Howery), he must stop the pretty evil plots of feline supervillain Petey the Cat (Pete Davidson). Petey’s latest plan is to clone himself, creating the kitten Lil Petey, to double his ability to do crime stuff. Things get complicated, though, when Lil Petey forges an unexpected bond with Dog Man. When Lil Petey falls into the clutches of a common enemy, Dog Man & Petey reluctantly join forces in an action-packed race against time to rescue the young kitten from evil. In the process, they discover the power of family (& kittens!) to bring even the most hostile foes together.

rated pg for some action and rude humor.

“The kids will love it. And actually, you might, too.” – Elizabeth Weitzman, TheWrap

“Dog Man, based on Dav Pilkey’s popular series of graphic novels for kids, is sublimely silly, a mixture of comedy, action, and heart, all done with such high spirits it seems effortless.” – Nell Minow, RogerEbert.com

“The animation, too, is consistently delightful, densely crammed with visual gags and imaginative flourishes.” – Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter

Companion

New Line Cinema—the studio that brought you The Notebook—and the unhinged creators of Barbarian cordially invite you to experience a new kind of love story.

rated r for strong violence, sexual content, and language throughout.

“Moviegoers often cry out that they want fresh, original films instead of more endless remakes and sequels. Well, here you go. Companion is exactly what you’re looking for. Don’t miss it.” – Chris Evangelista, /Film

“Companion ultimately delivers on three levels. It’s a creepy (and occasionally bloody, and also funny) thriller. It’s a whodunit, or maybe a whatdunit. And it’s a philosophical door-opener into questions to ask of ourselves when it comes to our computational creations — what to make of them, whether and how much to feel for them, whether we owe them anything.” – Chris Knight, Original Cin

“The tyro director steps up to the plate beautifully, delivering an ingenious, fast-paced horror-thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat while also featuring generous doses of mordant humor.” – Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter

One of Them Days

Best friends and roommates Dreux (Keke Palmer) and Alyssa (SZA) are about to have One of Them Days. When they discover Alyssa’s boyfriend has blown their rent money, the duo finds themselves going to extremes in a comical race against the clock to avoid eviction and keep their friendship intact.

rated r for language throughout, sexual material, and brief drug use.

“Throughout the very funny film directed by Lawrence Lamont and written by Syreeta Singleton, you are treated time and time again to the brilliance of Palmer — how she can transform any bit of dialogue into a laugh line, or make her eyes glimmer with gags.” – Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire

“One of Them Days, produced by Issa Rae, is the kind of big-laughs, mid-budget theatrical comedy that used to be more common; it’s a shame TriStar scheduled a January release, because the film had the potential to be a summer hit. Its two charismatic leads alone make it worth seeing in a theater, surrounded by a crowd primed for a good time.” – Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter

“Palmer, though she has the ‘straight’ role, is so witty in her attack that she commands the screen. And SZA, in her film debut, simply sizzles. She’s a volcano of camp fury. The director, Lawrence Lamont, is a helmer of hip-hop videos making his feature-film directing debut, and while it might seem his main task is to keep the comedy crackling, the film’s secret weapon is the visual and rhythmic flow he imparts to it.” – Owen Gleiberman, Variety

Paddington in Peru

When Paddington discovers his beloved Aunt Lucy has gone missing from the Home for Retired Bears, he and the Brown family head to the wilds of Peru to look for her, the only clue to her whereabouts a spot marked on an enigmatic map. Determined to solve the mystery, Paddington embarks on a thrilling quest through the rainforests of the Amazon to find his aunt… and may also uncover one of the world’s most legendary treasures.

rated pg for action, mild rude humor, and some thematic elements.

“With wit, wonder, warmth, and a few wink-wink nods to the Indiana Jones movies, it’s further evidence of this franchise’s cute and cuddly preeminence.” – Nick Schager, The Daily Beast

“As did King before him, Wilson revels in whimsy without drowning in it, and he finds the franchise’s sweet spot of cleverness, poignancy, elaborate physical comedy, witty wordplay, goofy musicality, and just the right amount of sentiment.” – Alonso Duralde, The Film Verdict

“Paddington in Peru is a worthy addition to the beloved franchise. Buoyed by strong performances and the everlasting charm of Paddington’s unflappable British manners, it’s a supremely entertaining story for Hollywood’s favorite marmalade-loving bear.” – Cameron Pugh, Christian Science Monitor

Heart Eyes

For the past several years, the Heart Eyes Killer has wreaked havoc on Valentine’s Day by stalking and murdering romantic couples. This Valentine’s Day, no couple is safe.

rated r for strong violence and gore, language, and some sexual content.

“This nutty blend of hyper-violence and one-liners is a dark comedic delicacy.” – Alison Foreman, IndieWire

“Despite some impressive kills and a respectable body count, Heart Eyes is more romcom than slasher. However, it’s a genre mishmash that creates a wholly unexpected delight. Imagine Jason Voorhees stumbling onto the set of Sleepless in Seattle or an entry in the Scream franchise directed by Garry Marshall.” – Thom Ernst, Original Cin

“Heart Eyes is a raving good time. As a Valentine’s Day flick and a horror picture, it lands for fans of all kinds: those who seek warmth, wrath, or both.” – Peyton Robinson, RogerEbert.com

Love Hurts

Marvin Gable (Ke Huy Quan) is a realtor working the Milwaukee suburbs, where For Sale signs bloom. One day, Marvin receives a crimson envelope from Rose (Ariana DeBose), a former partner-in-crime, thrusting Marvin back into a world of ruthless hitmen, filled with double-crosses and open houses turned into deadly warzones. With his brother Knuckles (Daniel Wu), a volatile crime lord, hunting him, Marvin must confront the choices that haunt him and the history he never truly buried.

rated r for strong / bloody violence and language throughout.

“The film is startlingly earnest in its affection for Ke Huy Quan and making him play both to and against type.” – Kyle Turner, Slant

“Love Hurts is that rare action movie almost devoid of noticeable computer effects. It’s a hand-to-hand, bone-crunching martial arts movie with tongue firmly in cheek, resembling those Jackie Chan action comedies from the 1980s and ’90s.” – G. Allen Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle

“The film is ultimately an action comedy that is as sickly saccharine and over-the-top as Valentine’s Day itself. For a cool hour and 23 minutes, Love Hurts allows us to enjoy every minute of its absurdity, and you’ll never look at a boba straw the same way ever again.” – Mae Abdulbaki, Screen Rant

Flight Risk

A pilot (Mark Wahlberg) transports an Air Marshal (Michelle Dockery) accompanying a fugitive (Topher Grace) to trial. As they cross the Alaskan wilderness, tensions soar and trust is tested, as not everyone on board is who they seem.

rated r for violence and language.

“…when evaluated as a work of pure craftsmanship, Flight Risk is some of the finest stupidity Hollywood has gifted us in a long time.” – Christian Zilko, IndieWire

“Flight Risk is a fun yet simple and straightforward thriller where you have a general sense of where things are headed at first, and then Gibson pulls in a surprise or two or three.” – Alan Ng, Film Threat

“The film is, of course, very silly, but diverting and ingenious, and contains game performances from Wahlberg, Dockery and Grace.” – Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian

Last Breath

A heart-pounding film that follows seasoned deep-sea divers as they battle the raging elements to rescue their crewmate trapped hundreds of feet below the ocean’s surface. Based on a true story, Last Breath is an electrifying story about teamwork, resilience, and a race against time to do the impossible.

rated pg-13 for brief strong language.

“Riveting, seamless, at points genuinely shocking, Last Breath exemplifies the possibilities of human collaboration – a feat that has stuck with me and, yes, took my breath away.” – Adrian Horton, The Guardian

“Between Parkinson’s excellent visual storytelling and the entire cast, especially Cole, putting their all into performances that feel realistic, Last Breath is proof that keeping things real and simple produces some incredible work.” – Meredith G. White, Arizona Republic

“Director Parkinson has lived with this story for so long now that he knows exactly how to ratchet up the tension and manages to make the action visually compelling even though much of it takes place in dark and murky underwater conditions.” – Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter

Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain

John Goodman narrates the adventure of Ben, Martin, and John, three childhood friends turned deadbeat co-workers, who fend off hairless bears, desperate park rangers (Meg Stalter and X Mayo) and a hypocritical cult leader (Bowen Yang) in the hopes of finding a priceless treasure, only to discover that finding the treasure is the easiest part of their journey. Oh, and Conan O’Brien plays Ben’s dad.

rated r for pervasive language, sexual material, some drug material, brief graphic nudity, and violence.

“It’s been a long time since I’ve seen a comedy this densely packed with jokes, and perhaps even longer since I’ve seen one with a ratio of hits to misses so weighted towards the former.” – Sean Farrell, AFPL Journal

“I don’t know how long the boys can keep tapping the well of their surreal imaginations before they become exhausting. But I do know that The Treasure of Foggy Mountain made me laugh so hard I missed a number of jokes.” – Dan Kois, Slate

“With incredible performances, high-quality jokes, and ambitious production, the movie is a worthwhile adventure that centers on the value of friendship. In the end, you’re bound to be craving more from the comedy trio!” – Raven Brunner, Decider

Cuckoo

Reluctantly, 17-year-old Gretchen leaves her American home to live with her father, who has just moved into a resort in the German Alps with his new family. Arriving at their future residence, they are greeted by Mr. König, her father’s boss, who takes an inexplicable interest in Gretchen’s mute half-sister Alma. Something doesn’t seem right in this tranquil vacation paradise. Gretchen is plagued by strange noises and bloody visions until she discovers a shocking secret that also concerns her own family.

rated r for violence, bloody images, language, and brief teen drug use.

“Cuckoo will most certainly not be for everyone, but for those looking for a horror film that draws you in just as it defies any of your expectations for where it is supposed to go, it’s hard to think of a trip this year you’ll find that is as bold and bonkers as this one.” – Chase Hutchinson, Collider

“A bewildering and gripping saga about reproduction, identity, and family that, at its finest, taps into a legitimately demented vein.” – Nick Schager, The Daily Beast

“It’s all shot beautifully by Paul Faltz, who expertly uses the brutalist architecture and surrounding woods to maximum eerie effect. The cast are flawless as well, with Schafer doing especially great work as a young woman grappling with grief while taken to a strange place and Stevens clearly having a blast playing the clearly-‘off’ König.” – Sean Farrell, AFPL Journal

Star Trek: Section 31

Emperor Philippa Georgiou joins a secret division of Starfleet. Tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets, she also must face the sins of her past.

rated pg-13 for violence / bloody images, suggestive material, and some language.

“As intended, Section 31 is the Michelle Yeoh show, and she wears Georgiou like a spiky, vampy, blood-soaked glove at this point. Either you enjoy watching Yeoh strut and kick and smirk through action scenes, or you have no taste.” – Jacob Hall, /Film

“Giving us a spy show in the Kurtzman universe is a win. Section 31 is a fun re-entry into the universe, so even if it’s not perfect, it’s well worth your time.” – Alan French, FandomWire

“Despite all of this deep, philosophical exploration of character, Georgiou and the movie are also just plain fun. It’s a spy thriller, a genre not often utilized by Star Trek…” – Tessa Swehla, TheWrap

Love Me

A love story between a satellite and a buoy.

rated r for some sexuality / nudity.

“It’s a daringly weird debut, executed with real style and vision.” – Tasha Robinson, Polygon

“Love Me had the potential to be a little too precious in its storytelling — certainly there’s something profoundly cute about two robots falling in love, as any Wall-E fan will tell you. What keeps the narrative balanced is the raw bleakness of the setting.” – Liz Shannon Miller, Consequence

“As much as its focus is technological, it’s an emotional exploration too – a wry and thoughtful magnification of what life feels like when you lose and re-discover your purpose, or you learn to see yourself through someone else’s eyes.” – Siddhant Adlakha, IGN

My Hero Academia: You’re Next

Deku, Bakugo, Todoroki and the rest of U.A. High Class 1-A must face off against Dark Might and the obscure crime organisation under his control, the Gollini Family.

rated pg-13 for violence and bloody images.

“With a well-paced narrative that balances action and comedy, the film ensures an engaging ride for both long-time fans and newcomers alike.” – Abhishek Srivastava, The Times of India

“My Hero Academia: You’re Next tells a powerful original story that showcases the weight of words and how public heroes can be a double-edged sword. It hits even harder in the context of the anime’s lawless final seasons.” – Daniel Kurland, Den of Geek

“My Hero Academia: You’re Next is consistently a true crowd-pleaser. It’s a no-holds-barred superhero extravaganza that has no qualms with featuring a massive cast of characters and all sorts of creative action setpieces.” – Aidan Kelley, Collider

Get Away

A family’s vacation to a remote getaway takes an unexpected turn when they discover the island they’re on is inhabited by a serial killer.

rated r for strong bloody violence and gore, language, and sexual content.

“Cheerfully horrifying.” – John Anderson, Wall Street Journal

“Get Away is a deceptive blast that properly exploits vacationer stereotypes to conceal vastly more wicked intentions.” – Matt Donato, Collider

“Here’s something you haven’t seen before, masquerading as something you have 1,000 times. It may be a one-trick pony, but it’s well worth the ride when the pony is this unhinged.” – Alex Saveliev, Film Threat

Bonus Track

It’s 2006, and George – a small-town sixteen-year old – is on the road to complete social and academic failure. He dreams of being a star, knows he’s a gifted musician – but no one else seems to agree. So, when Max – the son of a mega-famous musical duo – enrolls at his school and takes an interest in his music, George can’t believe it! Neither can anyone else. But as the boys grow closer, George begins to question why he actually wants to spend time with Max. George is faced with a potential dream come true – if he can just figure out what that dream now really is.

not rated. contains strong language, sexual references, thematic content, and teen smoking & drinking.

“Its affection for a suddenly lovestruck underdog shines like a beacon.” – Rubén Rosario, MiamiArtZine

“It’s anchored beautifully by lead actors Joe Anders and Samuel Small, surrounded by an ace supporting cast.” – Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall

“Bonus Track can be a little sugary but not every queer coming of age story needs to be mired in trauma. Queer kids deserve their fantastic romances too, and that’s what Bonus Track delivers.” – Nadine Whitney, The Curb

Family Therapy

A satirical look at a Slovenian family whose perfect world crumbles with the arrival of a mysterious young stranger. Chaos overtakes their pristine lives, revealing the cracks underneath. A darkly comedic critique of modern society’s fragile illusions from Tribeca Films.

not rated. contains mild violence and sexual material.

“There has not been a film dealing with family and class divide this well done since Bong Joon Ho’s 2019 Parasite. Writer-Director Sonja Prosenc’s movie artfully unmasks the ugly world of the excessively wealthy in an incredibly beautiful way.” – Hayley Croke, Loud and Clear

“Prosenc successfully encourages us to root for the family’s liberation from their own self-imposed ideals right through to the bitter end.” – Olivia Popp, Cineuropa

“Borrowing from Pasolini’s Teorema and Lanthimos’s Dogtooth—but not as biting–Sonja Prosenc gives us Family Therapy, a highly stylized, absurdist take on the story of a handsome young stranger arriving to shake up the lives of a nouveau riche family…” – Frank J. Avella, The Contending

Die Alone

Lost in a world reclaimed by nature and overrun by mysterious creatures, a young man with amnesia teams up with an eccentric survivalist to find his missing girlfriend.

not rated. contains strong bloody violence, strong language, thematic content, and sexual content.

“Moss has one of cinema’s great poker faces, an impenetrability enhanced by those spectacularly sculpted cheekbones, so she’s well cast here as an enigma wrapped in a tattered parka.” – Leslie Felperin, The Guardian

“Horror-thriller Die Alone successfully breathes new life into survivalist tropes while exploring the effects of nature’s wrath in a creatively horrific way.” – Keeley Brooks, Loud and Clear

“Dean crafts a haunting, romantic thriller. This isn’t just a zombie film; it’s a haunting exploration of love, loss, and what it means to hold on when everything else falls apart.” – Thom Ernst, Original Cin

Every Little Thing

Author and wildlife rehabber Terry Masear has an ambitious goal: to save every injured hummingbird in Los Angeles. But the path to survival is fraught with danger.

not rated. contains some language.

“Masear is a terrific documentary subject, but the hummingbirds are as well, and Aitken brings them close to us.” – Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times

“When Masear dedicates herself to something as simple as an impaired hummingbird’s hesitant first jump from one stick to another, the tension is both unexpectedly beautiful and poignant. These are small, scary steps for hummingbirds, seeding faith in giant leaps for humankind.” – Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times

“Every Little Thing isn’t a movie you watch for story, though — it’s a movie you watch for understanding. Not just the nuances of what it means to be a caretaker like this, but what it’s like to see the world from the perspective of the tiny and vulnerable. Because this world, in microcosm, is so full of little beauties.” – Liz Shannon Miller, Consequence

Killer of Men

Set in the gritty underground of New York City and its sprawling subway system, a serial killer denies society’s rules. Tortured by his inability to feel emotional or physical pain, the man finds murder to be his only respite – until he meets a lonely woman whose compassion stirs something inside.

not rated. contains bloody violence, language, and thematic content.

“Killer of Men is a taut, elegant low-budget feature where a confident grasp of the visual language of cinema speaks as much – if not more so – than narrative nuts and bolts like dialogue” – Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, AWFJ