CinemaScopes
Continued from page 12
Olympics , the film follows theAmerican Sports broadcasting team that quickly adapted from sports reporting to live coverage when the Israeli athletes are taken hostage . Geoff ( John Magaro ), a young and ambitious producer , is striving to prove himself to his boss , the legendary TV executive Roone Arledge ( Peter Sarsgaard ). Together with German interpreter Marianne ( Leonie Benesch ) and his mentor Marvin Bader ( Ben Chaplin ), Geoff unexpectedly takes the helm of the live coverage . As narratives shift , time ticks away , and conflicting rumors spread , with the hostages ' lives hanging in the balance , Geoff grapples with tough decisions while confronting his own moral compass .
I ’ m Still Here
Directed by Walter Salles Rated PG-13 • January 17 - In Theaters
Set in 1971 Brazil , the country faces the tightening grip of a military dictatorship . Eunice Paiva ( Fernanda Torres ), a mother of five , is forced to reinvent herself after her family suffers a violent and arbitrary act by the government . The film is based on Marcelo Rubens Paiva ' s biographical book and tells the true story that helped reconstruct an important part of Brazil ’ s hidden history .
A Different Man Directed by Aaron Schimberg Rated R • January 17 - MAX
Aspiring actor Edward ( Sebastian Stan ) undergoes a radical medical procedure to drastically transform his appearance . But his new dream face quickly turns into a nightmare , as he loses out on the role he was born to play and becomes obsessed with reclaiming what was lost . The film also stars Adam Pearson , Renate Reinsve , and Michael Shannon .
Flight Risk
Directed by Mel Gibson Rated NYR • January 24 - In Theaters
In this high-stakes suspense thriller , Mark Wahlberg plays a pilot transporting 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 .
Nightbitch
Directed by Marielle Heller Rated R • January 24 - Disney +
A woman ( Amy Adams ) pauses her career to be a stay-at-home mom , but soon , her new domesticity takes a surreal turn .
Companion
Directed by Drew Hancock Rated R • January 31 - In Theaters
A billionaire ' s death sets off a chain of events for Iris ( Sophie Thatcher ) and her friends during a weekend trip to his lakeside estate . While specific plot details have not been released , the film is tagged as a “ new kind of love story " and a psychological thriller . From the producers of ** Barbarian , it ’ s sure to be wild ! The film stars Jack Quaid , Lukas Gage , Megan Suri , Harvey Guillén , and Rupert Friend in a “ new kind of love story .”
Green and Gold
Directed by Anders Lindwall Rated – NYR • January 31 - In Theaters
Foreclosure looms over Wisconsin dairy farmer Buck ( Craig T . Nelson ). With mounting debt and the land his family has cultivated for four generations at risk , Buck refuses to give up his legacy without a fight . Buck ’ s granddaughter ( Madison Lawlor ) works alongside him but dreams of a music career . Her aspirations are fanned by an emerging friendship with a famous musician ( Brandon Sklenar ), but chasing her dreams might take her far from the farm . With time running out , Buck places a daring bet on his beloved Green Bay Packers winning the Championship , risking it all to save everything he holds dear . january 2025 illinoisentertainer . com 13