Song Sung Blue (2025)

Released December 25th in the US.

Filmed in New Jersey and New York.

Based on truths.

The story: Mike Sardina is a recovering alcoholic who has attended meetings for 20 years to keep things steady.

He works as a mechanic, but his love is being a musical entertainer.

While at a gig at the Milwaukee State Fair where Mike is supposed to perform as Don Ho, he meets impersonator/performer Claire.

Because Mike refuses to perform as Don Ho, Claire suggests, among others, that he try his hand at impersonating Neil Diamond.

He refuses, but after Claire explains the money he could make, he decides to consider her idea.

The two meet up after Mike's performance at the State Fair and decide that they should try collaborating.

Neither are songwriters, but both are great singers and performers.

What they decide on is a Neil Diamond tribute band calling themselves Thunder and Lightning.

They recruit help from friends to make up the rest of the band, and they are set.

When their act gets big really quick, Eddie Vedder from Pearl Jam invites them to open for a Pearl Jam show.

This puts them on the map, and things really begin to take off.

The couple now find that they are local celebrities.

But just before they are to debut their first tour, tragedy strikes, leaving them worse off than they were before they started.

Stars Hugh Jackman , Michael Imperioli , Kate Hudson , Fisher Stevens , Mustafa Shakir , Jayson Warner Smith , Jim Belushi , Sean Allan Krull , Jim Conroy , King Princess , Ella Anderson , Hudson Hensley , Cecelia Riddett , Kena Anae , Darius Rose , Shyaporn Theerakulstit

Directed by (& story partly written) Craig Brewer

Rated PG13

DRAMA/BIOGRAPHY/HISTORY/MUSIC

Mother Mary (2026)

Released April 24th in the US.

Filmed in Germany.

The story: Mother Mary is a giant pop star.

One evening, on her birthday, she wants to do something special.

She, along with some friends, invite Imogen, a woman who has ties to the occult, over for a séance.

Things go horribly wrong for Mother Mary, causing her to lose control of her life and ultimately leaving her with no choice but to take some time off from work.

She can no longer eat or sleep but is set to make a comeback any day now.

Mother Mary decides to go and visit a longtime friend, Sam, whom she has lost contact with.

She wants to and has to reinvent herself.

Sam, a famous costume designer, was once the designer for Mother Mary and actually is part of the main reason for her fame and fortune.

Sam is bitter about how things went down between the two of them, while Mother Mary legitimately claims to not have disconnected with her on purpose.

After the two get over this hurdle, they learn that they both have something in common that's otherworldly, and because Sam remembers how close the two once were, she helps her break the tie that is binding Mother Mary...

Stars Anne Hathaway , FKA Twigs , Kaia Gerber , Sian Clifford , Jessica Brown Findlay , Alba Baptista , Michaela Coel , Hunter Schafer , Atheena Frizzell , Isaura Barbe Brown , Jeanne Nicole Ni Ainle
Directed by (& story written) David Lowery

Rated R
THRILLER/MYSTERY/MUSIC/SCIFI

The Long Walk ; Stephen King's

Released September 12th in the US.

Filmed in Canada.

The story: Early 1970's, small America. There is much suffering in society.

It seems the work ethic has been depleted due to a devastating civil war, and everything now is controlled by the military.

Every year there is a televised walking competition called 'The Long Walk'.

Its intention is to make productive adults out of otherwise lazy young men who would not normally have the means to make a life and living on their own due to the economic depletion.

The "walk" is considered to be inspiration for those young men watching the event on TV.

50 young men compete, one picked randomly from each state, to walk as long and as far as they can at a steady pace.

The prize is money and one wish granted.

But there can be only one winner.

Stars Cooper Hoffman , Judy Greer , Mark Hamill ,  David Jonsson , Garrett Wareing , Charlie Plummer , Ben Wang , Joshua Odjick , Jordan Gonzalez , Roman Griffin Davis , Daymon Wrightly , Josh Hamilton 

Directed by Francis Lawrence

Rated R
THRILLER/MYSTERY/HORROR

Billy Joel : And So It Goes (2025)

Released on instant streaming as a two-part mini-series on HBOMax , July 18th in the US.

Filming location(s) unknown.

The story: For over 50 years, Billy Joel has been performing for audiences professionally, and 

while his life has never been short on struggle, he has made a name for himself over and over again.

Here we get to learn of Billy's life through his own words , his ex wife/manager , his sister , half brother , his daughter , two more ex wives as well as his current wife and many friends and admirers.

It seems the longer Billy has been in the music business, the better his career has gotten, and for good reason.

Once compared to Elton John, Billy Joel has always had a musical style all of his own.

A style that has been woven into his soul by love, time, and dedication.

Stars Billy Joel , Elizabeth Weber , Jon Small , Bradshaw Leigh , Jackson Browne , Pink , Judy Molinari , Paul McCartney , Bruce Springsteen , John Mellencamp , Steve Cohen , Russell Javors , Nas , Garth Brooks , Christie Brinkley , Clive Davis , Don Henley , Sting , Alexa Ray Joel , Bertha Miller

Directed by Susan Lacy & Jessica Levin

Rated TVMA

DOCUMENTARY/BIOGRAPHY/HISTORY/MUSIC/TV

My Grandfather Charles Manson (2026)

Released July 22nd in the US.

Filming location(s) unknown.

The story: Sophia is a young woman who believes her life has been very good up until this point.

She was raised by her single father, with whom she has a very good, close relationship.

When Sophia starts asking more about her family history, mostly about her father's parents, there are some incomplete areas.

For years her father struggled with not knowing who his real father was until he found out...

That's when everything changed for Sophia and her father.

Now, somehow, the two have to come to terms with being related by blood to Charles Manson.

Stars Sophia Maddox , Daniel Arguelles , Bob Gipson , Jeffrey Melnick , Dianne Lake , Stephen Kay , Ed Roach , George Stimson , Stephanie Schram , Robert Schug 

Directed by Sophia Maddox & Alexandra Orton

Not Rated

DOCUMENTARY

The Exorcism (2024)

Released June 21st in the US.

Filmed entirely in North Carolina.

The story : Actor Anthony Miller has had a very troubled past that haunts him everyday.

Recently recovering from substance abuse and living with his daughter who just got kicked out of school , he has been cast in the role of a priest in the upcoming horror film , 'The Georgetown Project'.

Anthony believes he can play the role but shortly after the beginning of shooting , he struggles.

While battling his demons  , he relapses , becomes erratic and then becomes possessed by a demon...

Stars Russell Crowe , Ryan Simkins , Sam Worthington , Chloe Blake , Adam Goldberg , Adrian Pasdar , David Hyde Pierce , Tracey Bonner , Marcenae Lynette , Joshua John Miller , Hallie Samuels

Directed by Joshua John Miller

Rated R
MYSTERY/THRILLER/HORROR   

Immaculate (2024)

Released March 22nd in the US.

Filmed in Italy.

The story: American Sister Cecilia is a young nun who has traveled to Italy for the next chapter in her life of faith.

Things are strange right from the beginning, but Sister Cecilia is serious and has no other plans for her future other than serving God.

When she becomes pregnant and has no idea how that happened , she gets the third degree.

After meeting with Sister Cecilia, her mentors come to the conclusion that she is blessed by having concieved immaculatly...

Now everyone around her is treating her with extreme jealousy or like she's a martyr.

But this was never any part of Sister Cecilia's life plan.

Stars Simona Tabasco , Guiseppe Lo Piccolo , Sydney Sweeney , Alvaro Morte , Benedetta Porcaroli , Giorgio Colangeli , Dora Romano , Giulia Heathfield Di Renzi , Giampiero Judica , Betty Pedrazzi 

Directed by Michael Mohan

Rated R
MYSTERY/THRILLER/HORROR

Grizzly II : Revenge (1983)

Released January 8 , 2021...

Filmed entirely in Hungary.

The story: After poachers decide to take out some baby grizzly bears, a giant mother grizzly is heated.

Unknowingly, of course, a small group of teens decide to camp for the night in the Yellowstone National Forest where the poachers exacted their terror, on their way to a major weekend rock concert.

Of course, the teens don't make it to the show, but now the forest rangers are working closely with the director of bear management to keep anyone else from getting attacked.

The park ranger, along with the bear manager, tries to stop the concert from happening, but the Superintendent of Summit will not listen, putting many people, including her own life, at risk.

Stars Nigel Dolman , Steve Inwood , Deborah Foreman , George Clooney , Laura Dern , Charlie Sheen , Deborah Raffin , Louise Fletcher , John Rhys Davies , Dick Anthony Williams , Ian McNiece

Directed by Andre Szots

Not Rated

SEQUEL/THRILLER

The Assessment (2024)

Released April 8, 2025 in the US.

Filmed in Spain and Germany.

The story: In the future, the world has been destroyed by the changing of climates.

Life is controlled, so having children without consent is not allowed.

Mia and Aaryan are an educated, loving couple who would like to have a child to share their lives with.

This means an assessor is to stay with them for seven days to make sure they make the cut.

At first, the couple is hopeful that every strange thing the assessor is putting them through is necessary, and as long as they just go along, they will be granted the freedom to have their child.

But by the end of the seven days, the couple cannot grasp what exactly the point of everything they had to go through was for.

Stars Suhayla Balli Al Soufi Del Diego, Elizabeth Olsen, Himesh Patel , Alicia Vikander , Angeline Padron Filippova , Saida Fuentes , Indira Varma , Charlotte Ritchie , Leah Harvey , Anaya Thorley , Nicholas Pinnock ,  Minnie Driver , Malaya Stern Takeda , Benny O Arthur , Tiby , Cooper

Directed by Fleur Fortune

Rated R
SCIFI/DEPRESSING DRAMA

Neighborhood Watch (2025)

Released April 25th in the US.

Filmed in Alabama.

The story: Mentally ill Simon has just recently made his way back home after a small stint in the hospital.

Unsure of himself but making an effort, Simon is on the lookout for a job but is having no luck.

On his way home one day, he believes he is a witness to a young woman being brutally taken against her will.

When Simon cannot get the police to listen to him, he decides he must take matters into his own hands.

Without much info to help other than what he remembers as the license plate on the vehicle that the young woman was forced into, Simon decides to ask his neighbor Ed, a retired college security guard, to help him.

Ed doesn't have much respect for Simon, but because of his persistence about what he saw and then Ed feeling bad for him, the two begin a dangerous mission trying to track down the owner of the plate.

Stars Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Jim Klock , Jack Quaid , Malin Akerman ,  Cecile Cubilo , Griffin Hood , Harrison Stone , Tim Casper , Porsche Kemp , Sarah Siadat , Lainie Guidry , Maggie Ballard

Directed by Duncan Skiles

Rated R
MYSTERY

Dangerous Animals (2025)

Released June 6th in the US.

Filmed entirely in Australia.

The story: American Zephyr is a free spirit who travels to find the next big wave.

At a convenience store, she is approached by Moses, who needs a jump start.

Zephyr is reluctant, but Moses manipulates her into helping him.

The two get to know a bit about each other, eventually bonding over their love of surfing.

Then they spend the night together...

Early the next morning, Zephyr takes off without telling Moses, eager to hit the waves as soon as possible.

When he realizes she's gone, he begins texting. Zephyr is once again reluctant to invite Moses, so she gives him an open invitation.

While getting her things together, Zephyr gets help from Tucker, who, soon after helping her, abducts her.

That's when she stops texting Moses, so he begins looking for her.

Meanwhile, Zephyr has been taken to Tucker's boat, who happens to be a serial killer, hell-bent on feeding his tortured victims to the sharks...

Stars Jai Courtney , Rob Carlton , Ella Newton , Liam Greinke , Dylan Eastland , Hassie Harrison , Josh Heuston , Michael Goldman , Jon Quested , Ali Basoka , Carla Haynes , Luna Crawford

Directed by Sean Byrne

Rated R
MYSTERY/THRILLER

Sacramento (2024)

Released April, 11, 2025 in the US.

Filmed in California.

The story: Rickey is a guy who has no real ties to anything.
He does spend a lot of time participating in a self-help group, which he enjoys.

But when he's asked to not show up anymore, he has to think of something else to do.

Rickey randomly shows up at Glenn's house, which Glenn isn't thrilled about.

Glenn is an old friend of Rickey's who is now married, awaiting the arrival of his first child and, at the same time, worrying about losing his job.

The worrying part is really getting to him.

Glenn's wife convinces him to at least talk to Rickey, even if he doesn't want to talk about what's currently going on in his life.

She also convinces him to go out to lunch with Rickey, which Glenn reluctantly does.

While out, Rickey asks Glenn if he wants to go to Sacramento with him.

Glenn is confused but says yeah, why not.

Rickey takes him seriously, but Glenn tries bailing at the last minute. So, Rickey tells him his dad has passed, and he needs to spread his ashes there.

Once again, after speaking to his wife, Glenn reluctantly agrees to go, making a weekend out of it.

But there is actually one other reason Rickey is going to Sacramento, and he really feels that he just needs Glenn there to help him get through it.

Stars Michael Angarano , Maya Erskine , Rosalind Chao , Bunny Levine , Michael Angarano Sr , Michael Cera , Kristen Stewart , Ambar Riat , AJ Mendez , Iman Karram , Shea Gorely , Daniel Edward Mora 

Directed by (& story partly written) Michael Angarano

Rated R
COMEDY

"SACRAMENTO: THE OFFICIAL FARM-TO-TABLE CAPITAL"

And the Beat Goes On : The Sonny and Cher Story (1999)

Made for ABC, airing February 22nd in the US.

Filmed entirely in California.

Based on truths. ( from Sonny Bono's autobiography)

The story: In 1961, in Encino, California, Sonny Bono was working as a delivery man.

But what he was really interested in was music, and Phil Spector was his idol.

Sonny had a friend, Buddy, who worked for a record label, and Sonny spent as much time there as possible, always peddling songs he wrote.

After some time, Buddy invited Sonny on a double date with him. That's when Sonny met Cher. But she was not Sonny's date.

Soon Sonny was seeking out Cher, and when he found that she needed a place to stay, he invited her to stay with him.

Little did he know at that time, Cher was just 16 years old.

Living together, while Sonny worked to pay the bills and Cher cleaned the house, Sonny returned home one day to find Cher singing and her voice amazing.

Cher told Sonny she wanted to be famous. Sonny told Cher she deserved to be famous.

At the studio with Sonny one day, Phil Spector needed a backup singer.

Sonny convinced him to use Cher, but she had stage fright, so Sonny stayed with her, and the result was perfection.

When Sonny asked if Phil would take Cher on as a talent, he refused. So Sonny took matters into his own hands, and soon the couple was performing in nightclubs together as a duo.

That is how they got their break, and the result was their first hit record together.

But after a year, they were dropped and forced to reinvent themselves.

Sonny wrote songs and movies, producing everything himself just to keep some money rolling in.

But it took just a few more years to really make their dreams a reality, putting the two on the map forever.

Stars Jay Underwood , Tom Frykman , Jim Pirri , Christine Glenn , Walter Franks , Bruce Nozick , Marie Wilson , Renee Faia , Laura Johnson , Christian Leffler , Matthew Glenn , Thomas Tofel 

Directed by David Burton Morris

Not Rated

AUTOBIOGRAPHY/HISTORY/MUSIC/TV

"One short guy and one smart mouth."

Bugonia (2025)

Released October 31st in the US.

Filmed England, Greece, and Georgia.

The story: Teddy Gatz believes that aliens have ruined Earth for all mankind, killing off everything important and beautiful while killing off and sickening people's loved ones before their time is due.

For years, he has been trying to figure out a way to stop them, and finally, he believes he has the answer.

Teddy has been training his live-in cousin Don to help him on his mission, and when it's days before a lunar eclipse, it's time to carry out their mission.

The plan is to kidnap the CEO and biochemist of the company that he works for and feels is wholly responsible for his dear mother's sickness, Michelle Fuller.

Teddy insists that Michelle is an alien and that she can at least put a good word in to the higher-ups for him about stopping the madness that has become planet Earth and make things good once again.

But Michelle insists she is not an alien but rather a very smart biochemist who can help Teddy's mother if he and Don just let her go.

Stars Jesse Plemons , Aidan Delbis , Emma Stone , Starvos Halkias ,  Cedric Dumoranay , J Carmen Galindez Barrera , Marc T Lewis , Vanessa Eng , Alicia Silverstone , Fredrika Whitfield 

Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos

Rated R
REMAKE/MYSTERY/THRILLER/DARK COMEDY/SCIFI

12 Hour Shift (2020)

Released October 2nd in the US.

Filmed entirely in Arkansas.

The story: It's Arkansas, 1999.

Mandy is a tired nurse who has a drug addiction, is on probation, and makes money, along with another nurse, Karen, by selling organs from dead hospital patients to a black market organ trader...
This evening Mandy will be working a double shift, and almost as soon as she is on the clock, she is holding up her part of the deal by delivering a much-needed kidney to her cousin-by-marriage Regina.

Mandy has recently recruited Regina to transport the organs from the hospital to the trafficker, Nick.

But on this particular night, it seems Regina has messed up.

When she arrives at Nick's place with what she thinks is the kidney, she, along with Nick, are completely surprised to find that the cooler Regina proudly transports the organs in does not contain the kidney...

Nick is angry and threatens to take out Regina's kidney if she doesn't bring him the one that's already been promised.

She checks her car, but it is not there. 

So she goes back to the hospital, but it's not there either.

Now, because Regina is scared for her life, she needs Mandy to just give her a new kidney, and this makes for a very interesting night at the hospital...

Stars Angela Bettis , Julianne Dowler , Nikea Gamby Turner , Tom De Trinis , Chloe Farnsworth , Zac Passmore , Matthew Price , Mick Foley , Dusty Warren , David Arquette , Brooke Seguin , Tara Perry , Michael May , Ted Ferguson , Thomas Hobson , David Sinclair ,  Kit Williamson

Directed by (& story written) Brea Grant

Not Rated

DARK COMEDY/MYSTERY

I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025)

Released July 18th in the US.

Filmed in Australia.

The story: Danica and Teddy, high school sweethearts who haven't left their hometown of Southport, are going to get married.

They are plowing a party on the 4th of July for their friends and family to celebrate.
Friends Ava and Milo, who were a couple in high school, have traveled back home to attend the party.

It's like old times with the four of them together.

Right after the party, the group is about to go watch fireworks when they notice their old friend Stevie packing a car with another girl.

They approach Stevie and invite her to go along with them, which she does.

The group takes a drive to see the fireworks better, and when they get to their destination, the top of a very windy road, they park and get out of the car.

Teddy, having the time of his life, is now standing in the middle of the road when a car approaches.

But Milo pulls him out of the way just in time. 

Although moments later, another vehicle approaches and the driver isn't that lucky.

He ends up going over the cliff at the edge of the road.

This devastates the friends and leaves them all indifferent.

Instead of staying and being witnesses or trying to help, Teddy decides to call his father, who has ties with the local police, to report the accident and the friends leave the scene.

Later, they make a pact to never tell anyone what happened...

But in a year's time, it becomes apparent to them all that someone knows what they did and is hellbent on getting revenge.

Stars Madelyn Cline , Tyriq Withers , Chase Sui Wonders , Jonah Hauer King , Sarah Pidgeon , Hannah Decker , Billy Campbell , Nick Farnell , Gabbriette , Joshua Orpin , Austin Nichols , Nick Hardcastle , Luke Van Os , Simone Annan , Jennifer Love Hewitt , Sarah Michelle Gellar ,  Freddie Prinze Jr , Brandy Norwood 

Directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson

Rated R
REMAKE/THRILLER/MYSTERY/HORROR

Keeper (2025)

Released November 14th in the US.

Filmed entirely in Canada.

The story: Quiet Liz has been invited to beau Malcolm's cabin in the woods for the weekend.

They have been dating for a year, and Liz believes Malcolm can be trusted...

Almost immediately after arriving, things get really strange for Liz.

Malcolm isn't really himself, and that worries her.

Next, his cousin shows up for an unannounced, unwelcome visit, which isn't exactly pleasant.

Liz does her best to deal with him and his current girlfriend.

Just when Liz thinks things will be back to normal and she and Malcolm can pick up where they left off, he tells her he must go back to the city for work.

While he is gone, Liz gets freaked out, and by the time he returns, she really just wants to go home.

But that's not in Malcolm's plans.
Stars Tatiana Maslany , Rossif Sutherland , Birkett Turton , Eden Weiss , Erin Boyes , Gina Vultaggio , Claire Friesen , Christin Park , Glen Gordon , Logan Pierce , Dolores Drake , Cassandra Ebner

Directed by Osgood Perkins

Rated R
MYSTERY/THRILLER/SCIFI

Thrash (2026)

Released on Netflix instant streaming, April 10th in the US.

Filmed in Australia...

The story: Annieville, South Carolina.

It's 2 hours until Hurricane Henry touches down.

Many people around the town are getting ready for the storm.

Some are still trying to get out of town due to having to work late, and some are stuck inside their homes.

When the storm finally does touch down, it's a great surprise to all who are stuck in it.

The storm barriers that keep the ocean from spilling into the town give way, and that's when all hell breaks loose.

While a pregnant woman who had to work late is trying to get away from the meat-packing plant where she's employed, a truck driver carrying meat by-products from the same plant are both swept up into the storm's wrath.

When the truck splits in half and its contents are spilled into the water, it triggers a terror unforeseen by anyone.

Stars Dijmon Hounsou , Whitney Peak , Stacy Clausen , Dante Ubaldi , Alyla Browne , Tyler Coppin , Phoebe Dynevor , Annabel Mullion , Josh McConville , Sami Afuni , Adam Dunn , Bert LaBonte , Chai Hansen , Sian Luxford , Amy Mathews , Akosia Sabet , Aaliyah Nginyo , Elijah Ungvary

Directed by (& story written) Tommy Wirkola

Rated R
MYSTERY/THRILLER/HORROR

"Since 1980, the intensity, frequency and duration of Atlantic hurricanes have increased by 250%.

While wind and rainfall pose serious dangers, the most deadly threat is posed by the storm surge..."

After Everything (2018)

Released October 12th in the US.

Filmed entirely in New York.

The story: Eliot is in his early twenties and, a total playa...

He lives with his best friend, and their lives consist of working at a local sub shop by day and partying with the ladies most nights they get the chance.

After a night of partying just like any other, he goes to the doctor due to some pain.

The next day, while waiting for a train home from work, Eliot meets Mia. 

He basically approaches her because he recognizes her from work.

The two engage in some small talk, but before Mia takes off on her train home, all he gets is her name.

Then it happens. Eliot is diagnosed with cancer.

Shortly thereafter, Mia begins looking to get together with Eliot.

He tells her all about his cancer diagnosis, which brings the two of them close together.

They begin spending so much time together, learning as much as they believe there is to know about each other while living life to the fullest.

But the fast lane isn't always the way to go.

Stars Jeremy Allen White , DeRon Horton , Maika Moore , Sasha Lane , Olivia Luccardi , Marisa Tomei , Rya Kihlstedt , Bill Sage , Joe Keery , Gina Gershon , Dean Winters , Marlyne Barrett

Directed by (& story written) Hannah Marks and Joey Power

Not Rated

DRAMA

Slanted (2025)

Released March 13, 2026 in the US.

Filming location(s) unknown.

The story: When Chinese/American Joan Huang was little and just arriving in America, she perceived something.

Looking American seemed to bring all the opportunities. Better opportunities than she and her Chinese parents have in a foreign land that is now her home.

As a teenager, that perception has not changed. If anything, it has gotten worse.

After being bullied, ignored, and ridiculed, Joan has done everything in her own power to change her looks.

But nothing seems to be working. Although she does enjoy changing her appearance using an ethnicity filter app.

One day, after snapping a pic and changing her look, Joan is invited to visit the filter company for a chance to change her life.

This is something she cannot refuse.

As much as Joan believes this will be the answer to all of her problems, it's actually just the beginning of her problems.

Stars Kristen Cui , Fang Du , Shirley Chin , Vivian Wu , Maitreyi Ramakrishnan , David Alexander , Amelie Zilber , Callie McClincy , Sarah Kopkin , Elaine Hendrix , R Keith Harris

Directed by (& story written) Amy Wang

Rated R
MYSTERY/THRILLER/HORROR