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Akira Kurosawa’ s crime thriller, High and Low, now played out on the mean streets of modern-day New York City. Co-stars Jeffrey Wright, A $ AP Rocky, Ice Spice, Ilfenesh Hadera, and Michael Potts.
Trust
Directed by Carlson Young Rated R • August 22- In Theaters
A Hollywood starlet( Sophie Turner) seeks refuge in a secluded cabin following a high-profile scandal, only to find herself at the mercy of hardened criminals on the hunt for a score. Stars Rhys Coiro, Billy Campbell, Peter Mensah, Forrest Goodluck, Gianni Paolo, Renata Vaca, and Katey Sagal.
Honey Don’ t
Directed by Ethan Coen Rated R • August 22- In Theaters
This dark comedy follows Honey O’ Donahue( Margaret Qualley), a small-town private investigator, who delves into a series of strange deaths tied to a mysterious church. Aubrey Plaza, Charlie Day, Billy Eichner, and Chris Evans co-star.
Eden
Directed by Ron Howard Rated • August 22- In Theaters
Based on an unsolved mystery that unfolded on a remote island in the Galapagos, Eden is a provocative and surprising survival thriller about the lengths we will go in pursuit of happiness. Starring Jude Law, Vanessa Kirby, Sydney Sweeney, Ana deArmas, and Daniel Brühl.
Lurker
Directed by Alex Russell Rated R • August 22- In Theaters
Bored with his retail job, Matthew( Théodore Pellerin) manages to infiltrate the inner circle of a rising pop star, Oliver( Archie Madekwe), and glories in his new status as an indispensable member of the entourage. But when Matthew realises how easy he is to replace – or even worse, that he is not as important as he believed – he will go to any lengths to stay relevant to Oliver and his crew.
The Toxic Avenger
The Toxic Avenger
Directed by Macon Blair Rated R • August 29- In Theaters
Before Deadpool and Venom, there was Toxie. When a downtrodden janitor, Winston Gooze( Peter Dinklage), is exposed to a catastrophic toxic accident, he’ s transformed into a new kind of hero: The Toxic Avenger. Now, Toxie must rise from outcast to savior, taking on ruthless corporate overlords and corrupt forces who threaten his son, his friends, and his community. In a world where greed runs rampant … justice is best served radioactive. Also stars Kevin Bacon, Elijah Wood, Jacob Tremblay, and Taylour Page.
The Roses
Directed by Jay Roach Rated R • August 29- In Theaters
Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy( Olivia Colman) and Theo( Benedict Cumberbatch): successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the façade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing – as Theo’ s career nosedives. At the same time, Ivy’ s own ambitions take off, and a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentment ignites. A reimagining of the 1989 classic film The War of the Roses. august 2025 illinoisentertainer. com 13