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“Civil War” (R) – This dystopian thriller from A24 became the second highest-grossing film in the production company’s history, suggesting that viewers greatly resonated with its plot of a modern civil war taking the U.S. by storm. The film follows a handful of war photographers and journalists who are in the throes of a conflict between an authoritarian version of the U.S. government and the secessionist forces, led by states like Texas and California. Through the eyes of these journalists, who come from all walks of life, viewers get to see firsthand how exhilarating and traumatizing it is to not only see these heinous acts of war up close but to photograph them frequently. Beloved actress Kirsten Dunst (“The Power of the Dog”) leads this film, and her co-stars include her husband Jesse Plemons (“Killers of the Flower Moon”), Wagner Moura (“Narcos”), Cailee Spaeny (“Priscilla”), and Stephen McKinley Henderson (“Beau Is Afraid”). Out now to rent. (Amazon Prime Video)
Matt Damon, left, and Casey Affleck star in “The Instigators.” (Apple TV+ photo)
“The Instigators” (R) – This new heist comedy film available now to stream stars none other than Matt Damon (“Drive-Away Dolls”) and his best friend’s little brother, Casey Affleck (“Oppenheimer”). It seems that the sexual harassment allegations surrounding Affleck during the #MeToo movement have become a thing of the past, as he begins to star in leading roles again. In this film, Affleck stars as Cobby, an ex-con with whom Rory (Damon) teams up for a once-in-a-lifetime score that will give Rory the money he needs to take care of his son. But with this being Rory’s first heist, it’s safe to say that nothing will go as planned. Luckily, he has Casey Affleck to show him the way, right? OK, OK, putting my aversion for Affleck aside, if you do give this film a try, look out for Jack Harlow in his second film role ever. Acting seems to fit the rapper well. (Apple TV+)
“The Union” (PG-13) – Speaking of controversial actors from Massachusetts, this film dubbed as a “spy action comedy-thriller” stars Mark Wahlberg (“Arthur the King”). He portrays construction worker Mike, who runs into his high school sweetheart Roxanne (Halle Berry) at a bar in New Jersey. After a night of nostalgia and reminiscing together, Mike is appalled when he wakes up in London the following morning. Having drugged and brought him to the headquarters of her organization, Roxanne reveals that she’s a spy and that a list with the identities of every U.S. spy has been compromised by the enemy. So, she needs a “nobody” to train up in order to get the list back, and her old flame Mike is exactly that nobody. J.K. Simmons (“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”), Mike Colter (“Evil”), and Lorraine Bracco (“The Sopranos”) co-star in the film, out on Aug. 16. (Netflix)
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