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“Eternals” (PG-13) – Speaking of Marvel-esque! As the 26th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), “Eternals” takes place in Phase Four of the MCU, after the Avengers succeeded in bringing back the missing half of the population that Thanos snapped away. Because of the population’s return, the energy on Earth brought on an apocalyptic astronomical event called the emergence. The only ones with knowledge of it are 10 superheroes, the Eternals, who were brought to Earth in 5,000 B.C. to ensure that the emergence happens. After so many years on Earth that fostered a great love for humankind, the Eternals as a team now face great inner conflict about doing what’s right versus doing what they were told. Hopefully, they’ll prevail in time to save our planet! (Disney+)
Keanu Reeves in “The Matrix Resurrections” (HBO Max)
“The Matrix Resurrections” (R) – The fourth installment of “The Matrix” film franchise is available once again on streaming for those who missed its original premiere in December. “Resurrections” takes place 60 years after the last film, following the beloved duo of Neo (Keanu Reeves) and Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss), whose memories, since their resurrections, have been suppressed. Outside of the Matrix, Bugs, captain of a hovercraft called the Mnemosyne, recognizes Neo in his suppressed form and is able to extract him from the Matrix’s grip, awakening his true memories and identity. Now, with the help of Bugs and her crew, Neo can help to free Trinity and once again overcome the mind-bending Matrix. Overall, this installment maintains the essence of the previous films while adding interesting new characters and plot lines, but it also has a lot of lighthearted, comedic moments that, at times, feel quite Marvel-esque. (HBO Max)
“Windfall” (R) – This Netflix thriller features a cast of three characters who are never named, just described by their general roles: CEO, Wife and Nobody. Easy enough. CEO and Wife enter their vacation home and quickly discover a robber (Nobody), who holds CEO and Wife hostage until he receives $500,000 in cash. A battle of mind games among the three characters commences, until it’s impossible to guess who will actually make it out alive. Director Charlie McDowell’s witty trio includes his own wife, Lily Collins, as well as actors Jason Segel (Nobody) and Jesse Plemons (CEO). (Netflix)
“Good Luck to You, Leo Grande” (R) – Nancy Stokes (Emma Thompson) is a middle-aged widow who finally feels ready to take the leap and kick start her love life, so she decides to hire a young sex worker named Leo Grande (Daryl McCormack) to assist her. Nancy makes it clear to Leo beforehand that her late husband didn’t really take her pleasure into account during their marriage, so this is the time for her to … take advantage and figure herself out. Described as a comedy-drama, this sex-positive film is a bit of an eccentric watch, but Thompson and McCormack are both so charming that you can’t go wrong. Now streaming on Hulu.
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