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“Alien: Romulus” (R) – This sci-fi horror film marks the ninth overall film in the “Alien” franchise, pulling in about $350.8 million at the box office to add to the franchise’s overall grosses. This film adds Cailee Spaeny (“Civil War”), Isabela Merced (“Madame Web”), and Archie Renaux (“Morbius”) into the “Alien” mix. Set between the events of “Alien” (1979) and “Aliens” (1986), “Romulus” centers around six space colonists who embark on a quick, 30-minute expedition to gather equipment that can help them escape to the planet Yvaga. Once they arrive at the space station, however, they realize it’s inhabited by deadly xenomorphs. So, pick your poison: a face-hugging alien or a chest-bursting one? (Amazon Prime Video)
“MaXXXine” (R) – The third installment in the A24 slasher film series “X” directed by Ti West is out now, starring scream queen Mia Goth (“Emma”). Set in 1985 Los Angeles, Goth reprises her role as wild card Maxine Minx, who finally lands a role in a feature film after having starred in adult films her entire life. But while she’s being lured into the glitz and glamor of the Hollywood Hills, the notorious Night Stalker is on the loose, murdering people left and right. Luckily, with the treacherous past Maxine has, the Night Stalker is the last person on her mind when fame is nipping at her fingertips. Elizabeth Debicki (“The Crown”), Lily Collins (“Emily in Paris”), Halsey (“Sing 2”), and Kevin Bacon (“Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F”) co-star. (Max)
Jeremy Strong, left, and Sebastian Stan star in “The Apprentice.”
“The Apprentice” (R) – It’s a miracle that there haven’t been more biopics about Donald Trump in development, given the amount of material the former president provides us with daily. Described to be his “origin story,” this drama starring Sebastian Stan (“A Different Man”) as Trump follows his career in New York as a real estate businessman during the 1970s and 1980s. Jeremy Strong (“Succession”) plays Trump’s close confidant, Roy Cohn, whose influence and transactional relationship with Trump is closely studied during the film. Trump himself described the film as “a cheap, defamatory, and politically disgusting hatchet job” and called everyone involved “human scum.” Hmm, sounds like it could be worth a watch! Check it out for yourself now. (Apple TV+)
“The Substance” (R) – Demi Moore has made a bit of a comeback with the success of this disturbing horror film, co-starring Margaret Qualley (“Kinds of Kindness”) and Dennis Quaid (“Reagan”). On the eve of her 50th birthday, Elisabeth Sparkle (Moore) gets fired from her aerobics TV show due to her “advanced age.” Subsequently, Elisabeth sees an ad for The Substance, a black-market serum that creates a “younger, more beautiful” version of the person who injects it. Thinking she found the answer to her problems, Elisabeth uses the younger version of herself, named Sue (Qualley), to garner fame, celebrity, and everything she desires. But what happens to dear Elisabeth when Sue starts to get a mind of her own? Find out now. (MUBI)
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