#MiddleburyCT #Movies
“Spaceman” (R) – Based on the 2017 novel “Spaceman of Bohemia,” this sci-fi drama stars Adam Sandler as Jakub Prochazka, an astronaut who embarks on an isolating solo journey into space. Six months into his journey, his mental state begins to deteriorate as he misses his life on Earth, and he unexpectedly encounters a large extraterrestrial spider on his ship that appears to come in peace. The spider, who goes by Hanus, tells Jakub that he’s there to assist him with his emotional distress. Even though Jakub is unsure of whether Hanus is imaginary or real, he begins to dig deep into his subconscious to persist through his journey and make it home to his wife. Sandler excels in this dramatic role, while Paul Dano lends his mystifying voice to Hanus. Carey Mulligan co-stars. Out now! (Netflix)
“Ricky Stanicky” (R) – Dean, Wes and JT are a trio of friends who have hatched the ultimate scheme to get away from boring commitments: a nonexistent friend named Ricky Stanicky, who always seems to need them at the most inopportune times. But when JT misses the birth of his child because he was “taking care of Ricky,” people start to become suspicious of whether Ricky actually exists. So, the men come up with another brilliant scheme to hire an X-rated rock-and-roll impersonator named Rod to portray Ricky in front of their partners, family members and friends. What could possibly go wrong? Director Peter Farrelly (“Green Book”) takes on this comedy film out March 7, starring Zac Efron, John Cena and William H. Macy. (Amazon Prime Video)
Kate Winslet and Matthias Schoenaerts star in “The Regime.” (HBO photo)
“The Regime” (TV-MA) – Elena Vernham (Kate Winslet) is the chancellor of an autocracy in a fictionalized version of Europe, and she realizes that her authoritarian regime is starting to crumble around her. At the same time, Elena meets an unstable soldier named Herbert Zubak, who pledges his undying allegiance to her. They become close confidants, and Herbert’s ruthlessness begins to rub off on Elena, prompting her to switch up the way she approaches her political duties. Unable to stand even a single word of criticism by her cabinet or her opponents, Elena slowly but surely starts evolving into a dictator. She’s ready to see the world burn if it means she gets to obtain more power. The first episode is out now, and the remaining five episodes will be released every Sunday. (Max)
“The Marsh King’s Daughter” (R) – Daisy Ridley (of the “Stars Wars” sequel trilogy) leads this psychological thriller that will leave you hanging on the edge of your seat! Adapted from the bestselling novel by Karen Dionne, this film follows a woman named Helena (Ridley) who receives news that her father, the Marsh King, has escaped from prison. As Helena unpacks what this could mean for her and her own daughter now that her father is on the run, memories from her traumatic childhood spent in captivity resurface. She realizes the only way she can keep herself and her family safe from the Marsh King is if she takes all that he taught her and beats him at his own game. Out on March 5. (Hulu)
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