Endangered African species like elephants, rhinos, and lions march closer to extinction each year. Runtime: 90 minutes. Ostracized and friendless, there is only one place left for him to hide: District 9. Oscar winning filmmaker Davis Guggenheim reminds us that education “statistics” have names: Anthony, Francisco, Bianca, Daisy, and Emily, whose stories make up the engrossing foundation of Waiting for Superman. Tiffany offers to help Pat reconnect with his wife, but only if he'll do something very important for her in return. Wikus quickly becomes the most hunted man in the world, as well as the most valuable – he is the key to unlocking the secrets of alien technology. This means war! The Artist tells the story of their interlinked destinies. When the ten years are up, Mirando arrives to collect Okja, and Mija takes off with the animal. 20th Century Women is a poignant love letter to the people who raise us – and the times that form us – as this makeshift family forges fragile connections that will mystify and inspire them through their lives. And, believe it or not, Netflix’s Mowgli is worth your time. Director: Brian Duffield In our world of massive entertainment options, who’s got time to waste on the below-average? But as they bumble, brawl, and backstab their way to the top, just who is running the government? Abandoned by their girlfriends for the summer, two teenagers meet an exotic older woman at a wedding, and they embark on a road trip together. [A24], Over twenty years ago, aliens made first contact with Earth. It features a pair of memorable performances by Driver and Johansson, and garnered plenty of awards and attention as a result. Rotten Tomatoes: 100% I tend to rate on the basis of genre, so keep that in mind. As the film opens, Whelan is 46, battling a painful injury that has kept her from the ballet stage, and facing the prospect of her impending retirement from the company. Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood Unbeknownst to Moonee, however, her delicate fantasy is supported by the toil and sacrifice of Halley, who is forced to explore increasingly dangerous possibilities in order to provide for her daughter. When Hugo encounters a broken machine, an eccentric girl, and the cold, reserved man who runs the toy shop, he is caught up in a magical, mysterious adventure that could put all of his secrets in jeopardy. As their congregation increases, the drifter begins to question the religion he once accepted and the mentor who gave his life direction. The young boy’s journey unfolds like a tapestry, the animation taking on greater complexity and variety as his small world expands. After the emotional and economic upheaval of in vitro fertilization, they’re at the end of their middle-aged rope, but when Sadie (Kayli Carter), a recent college drop out, re-enters their life, things begin to look up. CNET también está disponible en español. Runtime: 118 minutes. As their deal plays out, an unexpected bond begins to form between them, and silver linings appear in both of their lives. In this lively, illuminating and unexpectedly moving documentary, directors Noah Baumbach and Jake Paltrow engage in a personal and candid discussion with De Palma, exploring not only his life and work but also his singular approach to the craft of filmmaking and his remarkable experiences navigating the film business, from his early days as the bad boy of New Hollywood to his more recent years as a respected veteran of the field. Runtime: 82 minutes. Runtime: 102 minutes. Director: Craig Brewer Wendy Whelan offers an intimate portrait of prima ballerina Wendy Whelan as she prepares to leave New York City Ballet after a record-setting three decades with the company. Rotten Tomatoes: 92% The movie never quite feels as lived-in as some of our favorite indie films, but Tallulah is full of heart, and its two leads are phenomenal. Instead of Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern as robbers, however, The Babysitter features a delightfully sadistic Bella Thorne as a teenage babysitter who just so happens to be a maniacal Satanist in her spare time. Loosely based on the true-life tale of Ron Woodroof, a drug taking, women loving, homophobic man who, in 1985 was diagnosed with full blown HIV/AIDS and given thirty days to live. Murphy, who plays the singing/filmmaking/acting/kung-fu fighting personality Dolemite with immense precision, was also nominated for the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy. That attention brought this Netflix movie six Academy Awards nominations (and one win for Laura Dern), six Golden Globes Awards nominations, and three Academy Film Awards nominations. After earning his license to kill, James Bond's first 007 mission takes him to Madagascar where he is to spy on a terrorist. Pat is determined to rebuild his life, remain positive and reunite with his wife, despite the challenging circumstances of their separation.