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Natalie Portman in Lucy in the Sky
Disney sequel. Several years after the
original, the film explores the complicat-
ed relationship between Maleficent and
Princess Aurora (Elle Fanning) as
Aurora announces she is to be married.
Also starring Sam Riley, Michelle
Pfeiffer, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Ed Skrein,
Lesley Manville, Imelda Staunton, and
Juno Temple.
Lucy in the Sky
Directed by Noah Hawley
Rated R - October 4
Premiering at the 44th Toronto
International Film Festival, this film
stars Natalie Portman as married
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Astronaut Lucy Cola, who upon return-
ing to Earth after an awe-inspiring space
mission begins an affair with fellow
astronaut Mark Goodwin (John Hamm).
Due to her unmatchable experiences in
space, Lucy heads into a downward spi-
ral as she loses touch with reality. When
her lover begins another affair with an
astronaut trainee, Lucy’s life crumbles.
The film is loosely based on real-life
astronaut Lisa Nowak and her criminal
activity centered around her relationship
with fellow astronaut William Oefelein.
Dan Stevens, Ellen Burstyn, and Zazie
Beets also star.