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“Dune: Part Two” (PG-13) – The sequel to the 2021 sci-fi film “Dune” is officially out now to rent after garnering more than $685 million worldwide in its box-office release. Starring our modern-day movie stars Timothee Chalamet (“Wonka”) and Zendaya (“Euphoria”), “Part Two” picks up right after the events of the first film that left Paul Atreides (Chalamet) and his mother, Lady Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson), in the hands of the Fremen troops on the planet Arrakis. Paul and Lady Jessica begin learning the ways of the Fremen, while Baron Vladimir Harkonnen remains relentless in his plans to take over the desert planet. The Baron recruits his bloodthirsty nephew, Feyd-Rautha (Austin Butler), to assist him in conquering Arrakis. With much more action, an excellent ensemble cast, and visuals that will give you goosebumps, this incredible film will make you want to stay in the worlds of “Dune” forever. (Apple TV+)
“Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” (TV-14) – This five-part docu-series isn’t an easy watch, whether you grew up watching Nickelodeon’s shows or not, but it’s monumental for shedding light on the brutal behind-the-scenes world child actors deal with. Featuring interviews from child actors who worked for shows like “All That,” “Zoey 101,” “The Amanda Show” and more, the first four episodes detail the horrific work environment they had to endure at the mercy of producers like Brian Peck and Dan Schneider. Drake Bell (“Drake & Josh”) explains the crimes that were committed to him by Peck, a sex offender who continued to work in Hollywood following his conviction. The series also highlights the subtly inappropriate jokes that Schneider would slide in for unknowing young actors like Ariana Grande and Jamie Lynn Spears. The fifth and final episode includes extra, in-depth interviews led by journalist Soledad O’Brien. (Max)
Cillian Murphy stars in the 2005 comedy-drama film “Breakfast on Pluto.” (MovieStillsDB photo)
“Breakfast on Pluto” (R) – Before Cillian Murphy ever donned a brimmed hat to play J. Robert Oppenheimer and win an Oscar, he once played Patricia “Kitten” Braden in this peculiar comedy-drama film from 2005. Born Patrick, Patricia lives in the fictional Irish town of Tyrellin during the 1970s and causes havoc because of her choice to come out as transgender. After years of getting in trouble at school and never feeling like she belonged, Patricia decides to run away from Tyrellin and see where the world takes her. As she tries to find her footing in the dodgiest of places, she meets an unusual array of individuals, like Billy Hatchet and the Mohawks, magician Bertie Vaughan, and the singing/dancing Wombles, who all eventually push her closer to realizing and accepting her truth. This film will leave you astounded with Murphy’s range as an actor. Out now. (Amazon Prime Video)
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