Marisa Abela & Jack O ’ Connell in Back to Black

By Lori Vernon

Taylor-Johnson ) of a mega-budget studio movie directed by his ex , Jody Moreno ( Emily Blunt ), goes missing . While the film ’ s ruthless producer ( Hannah Waddingham ) tries to keep the disappearance a secret , Colt tries to charm his way back into Jody ’ s good graces . But as the mystery around the missing star deepens , Colt becomes ensnared in a sinister , criminal plot that will push him to the edge of a fall more dangerous than any stunt .

Tarot Directed by Spenser Cohen & Anna Halberg Rated PG-13 • May 10 - In Theaters

When a group of friends recklessly violates the sacred rule of Tarot readings – never use someone else ’ s deck – they unknowingly unleash an unspeakable evil trapped within the cursed cards . One by one , they face fate and end up in a race against death to escape .

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ay traditionally begins the summer blockbuster season . However , with an industry feeling the after-effects of last year ’ s strikes , a lack of superheroes , and no Barbenheimerstyle events , there is a decidedly low-key vibe this year . We are still seeing big projects being pushed back and rescheduled for various reasons . Despite the issues , we have some great offerings this month ,

including the new Mad Max prequel , a Planet of the Apes sequel , and the new Amy Winehouse biopic .

The Fall Guy Directed by David Leitch Rated PG-13 • May 3 - In Theaters

Ryan Gosling is Colt Seavers , a battle-scarred stuntman drafted into service when the star ( Aaron

I Saw The TV Glow Directed by Jane Schoenbrun Rated PG-13 • May 3 - In Theaters

Teenager Owen ( Justice Smith ) is just trying to make it through life in the suburbs when his classmate ( Brigette Lundy-Paine ) introduces him to a mysterious late-night TV show — a vision of a supernatural world beneath their own . When the show is mysteriously canceled , their reality begins to blur .

We Grow Now Directed by Minhal Baig Rated PG • May 10 - In Theaters

In 1992 Chicago , as Michael Jordan solidifies himself as a champion , the story of two young legends in their own right begins . Wide-eyed and imaginative best friends Malik and Eric traverse the city , looking to escape the mundaneness of school and the hardships of growing up in public housing . Their unbreakable bond is challenged when tragedy shakes their community , just as they are learning to fly .

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Directed by Wes Ball Rated PG-13 • May 10 - In Theaters

Several generations after Caesar ’ s reign , apes are the dominant species living harmoniously , and humans have been reduced to living in the shadows . As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire , one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all he has known about the past and make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike .

Back To Black Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson Rated R • May 17 - In Theaters

The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse ’ s ( Marisa Abela ) rise to fame , from her early days in Camden through the making of her groundbreaking album , Back to Black , which catapulted Winehouse global fame . Told through Amy ’ s eyes and inspired by her deeply personal lyrics , the film explores and embraces the many layers of the iconic artist and the tumultuous love story at the center of one of the most legendary albums of all time .

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