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“Wonka” (PG) – The origin story of chocolatier Willy Wonka was such a success at the box office that it became the eighth highest-grossing film of 2023. Starring Timothee Chalamet as the title character, the movie kicks off in a dreary 1934 Europe, where Willy arrives with a few coins in his pocket and an intention to establish his own chocolate shop. However, a grimy pair of locals hoodwink Willy into staying at their boarding house, tricking him into signing a contract that he wouldn’t be able to pay off for years. Not to mention, the rival chocolatiers won’t let him sell chocolate anywhere in the town. But even with all the odds stacked against him, the happy-go-lucky chocolatier is determined not to fail. Co-starring a great ensemble cast, including Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Sally Hawkins and Olivia Colman, “Wonka” is out now. (Max)
“Damsel” (PG-13) – Millie Bobby Brown (“Stranger Things”) leads this dark-fantasy film out now! Elodie (Brown) is a princess whose father has found a match for her in Prince Henry (Nick Robinson). Ever the dutiful daughter, Elodie agrees to marry Prince Henry, amid warnings from her stepmother, Lady Bayford (Angela Bassett), that she doesn’t trust his family, especially his mother, Queen Isabelle (Robin Wright). Elodie quickly discovers this for herself after participating in a ceremony that leads to the prince himself chucking her into a cave with a dragon to repay an ancient debt. Stuck with nothing but the clothes on her back, Elodie must outwit the fearsome dragon to escape the cave in one piece. (Netflix)
Martin Freeman, left, and Jenna Ortega star in “Miller’s Girl.” (MovieStillsDB photo)
“Miller’s Girl” (R) – Martin Freeman (“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”) and Jenna Ortega (“Wednesday”) star opposite each other in this erotic thriller, produced by Seth Rogen. Ortega portrays Cairo Sweet, an 18-year-old Tennessean girl who lives alone in her family’s mansion. Cairo begins taking the creative writing class of Jonathan Miller (Freeman), a semi-successful author who is impressed by Cairo’s extensive knowledge of literature. Cairo’s best friend, Winnie (Gideon Adlon), raves about the idea of a teacher-student affair and even convinces Cairo to seduce Miller. Cairo does attempt to entice Miller, but the repercussions that follow are quite dangerous. Out now to rent. (Prime Video)
“Love Island: All Stars” (TV-MA) – You might’ve heard of the “Love Island” dating game show and its many versions around the world. But the U.K. series came back in a major way with a season featuring former contestants and fan favorites from previous seasons. The show follows its original format, with a handful of men and women who enter the “Love Island” villa for a few weeks and “couple up with” another contestant to win the prize money of 50,000 pounds. But you should expect some insane twists along the way, in true “Love Island” style. Notable contestants are footballer Tom Clare, Georgia Steel (“Celebs on the Ranch”), former Playboy Bunny Hannah Elizabeth and Chris Taylor (“Barbie”). The full season is out now! (Peacock)
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