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“A Family Affair” (PG-13) – From the producers of “Anyone but You,” this rom-com is led by quite the interesting trio – Nicole Kidman (“Expats”), Zac Efron (“The Iron Claw”), and Joey King (“The Kissing Booth” trilogy) – with Kathy Bates and Liza Koshy co-starring. King plays Zara, the personal assistant to celebrity Chris Cole (Efron), while Kidman plays Brooke, Zara’s widowed mother. Upon learning that her boss of two years is hooking up with her mother, Zara understandably undergoes a bit of a crisis, especially knowing firsthand how much of a selfish man Chris can be. Amid Zara’s protests, Brooke and Chris’ relationship starts to deepen, as Brooke acknowledges that she hasn’t felt this way in years since the death of her husband. So, will Zara continue to stand in her mother’s way, or will Nicole Kidman get her happily ever after with Zac Efron? (Who would’ve thought!) Find out on June 28. (Netflix)
“Red Right Hand” (NR) – In this action-thriller film out on June 28, Orlando Bloom dons a Southern accent to become Cash, a hardworking man who is just trying to live a quiet life with his niece and brother-in-law after the death of his sister. But his past wasn’t as clean as his present, and the presence of the kingpin Big Cat (Andie MacDowell) in his town is a reminder of that tragic past. But when Cash finds out that his brother-in-law owes Big Cat a hefty sum of $100,000, Big Cat starts showing her claws and terrorizes their family. So, Cash is left with no choice but to fall back into her trap, and he promises to do three jobs for her to repay the debt. Despite his honorable intentions, he quickly realizes that he underestimated the mercy Big Cat will show and buckles up to finally put the kitty down. (Hulu)
Isabel DeRoy-Olson, left, and Lily Gladstone star in “Fancy Dance.” (Apple TV+ photo)
“Fancy Dance” (R) – Erica Tremblay makes her feature directorial debut with the perfect actress to lead this emotional drama. Taking place on the Seneca-Cayuga Nation Reservation, Lily Gladstone (“Under the Bridge”) stars as Jax, an aunt who is helping prepare her 13-year-old niece, Roki (Isabel DeRoy-Olson), for an upcoming powwow. Because Roki’s mother recently went missing again, this powwow holds a special importance to Roki, and Jax tries her best to step up in Roki’s mother’s place. But law enforcement fails to show any desire to find Roki’s mother, rather showing an interest in Jax’s criminal background that they think makes her an unsuitable guardian. Even though they force Roki to live with her close-minded grandparents, the renegade Jax sneaks Roki out to embark on a journey to find her mother in time for the powwow. This moving film premieres June 28. (Apple TV+)
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