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Crazy Rich Asians

“Crazy Rich Asians” tells the story of Rachel Chu, originally from New York, who accompanies her longtime boyfriend Nick Young to his best friend’s wedding in Singapore. Rachel is excited about the opportunity to visit Asia for the first time but is nervous about meeting Nick’s family and has no idea that Nick has left out a few crucial details about his life. It turns out that he is one of the heirs to one of the country’s wealthiest families and one of the most sought-after bachelors in the country. Being with Nick makes Rachel the target of envy from high-society women, and, worst of all, she becomes the target of Nick’s disapproving mother. Soon, it becomes clear that while money can’t buy love, it can certainly complicate things. Directed by Jon M. Chu. Starring Constance Wu, Henry Golding, and Michelle Yeoh.

A Star Is Born

Seasoned musician Jackson Maine discovers — and falls in love with — struggling artist Ally. She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer — until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally’s career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.

Maleficent

“Maleficent” is the previously untold story of Disney’s most traditional villain, who became famous in the 1959 classic “Princess Sleeping”. The villain is a young woman who lives an idyllic life in a peaceful kingdom in the middle of the forest, until one day a foreign army threatens the peace of the land.

The villain valiantly defends the kingdom, but falls being victim to betrayal, and his pure heart turns hard as stone. Revenge on his mind, the Evil One engages in a final battle against the successor of the conquering king and places a curse on his newborn daughter, Aurora. As the child grows, Maleficent realizes that Aurora holds the key to peace in the kingdom – and at the same time, perhaps also the key to Maleficent’s true happiness.

Dora and the Lost City of Gold

After spending most of her life exploring the jungle with her parents, Dora doesn’t know how to prepare for the biggest challenge of her life — high school. When her parents disappear while searching for a mysteriously lost city of gold, Dora must take action and lead a gang of poorly equipped teenagers to rescue them. A dangerous mission awaits! Dora navigates the jungle with her friends, defeats treasure hunters and solves ancient riddles to find out the secret of the legendary city.

Directed by James Bob. As actors, e.g. Isabela Merced, Eugenio Derbez and Michael Peña.

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

At the end of the first film, the powerful dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald was captured by the Magical Congress of America with the help of Lizard Scamander. To carry out his threat, Grindelwald escaped and began to gather a group of supporters, most of whom have no idea of his true intentions to bring pure-blooded wizards to power to rule over all non-magicians.

To prevent Grindelwald’s plans, Albus Dumbledore enlists the help of his former student Lizard Scamander, who agrees to help, unaware of the impending dangers. The limits of love and loyalty are tested even among the closest friends and family as the wizarding world is increasingly divided.

Directed by David Yates. As actors, e.g. Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston and Dan Fogler.

Mary Poppins Returns

Disney’s Maija Poppanen’s return stars Emily Blunt as an almost perfect nanny with special magical powers and the ability to turn even the most boring routines into unforgettable adventures. In this sequel, Maija Poppanen returns to help the new generation of the Panki family. Maija Poppanen’s friend Jack, an optimistic lamplighter who brings light and joy to the streets of London, is played by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Meryl Streep, on the other hand, will be seen as Maija’s eccentric cousin Topsy. Directed by Rob Marshall.

Published: February 15, 2019

Rocketman

Rocketman tells the inspiring story of Elton John’s breakthrough years, when shy piano virtuoso Reginald Dwight becomes an international superstar. The film depicts Sir Elton John’s stages from childhood to the beginning of the 90s. Genius child developed into a music superstar, whose life was overshadowed by difficult relationships with his parents, low self-esteem, uncertainty about his own sexuality, various addictions and bulimia. The brutality of the music industry and the difficulty of loving also come to the fore in relation to the manager boyfriend.

Actors:
– Elton John is portrayed by actor Taron Egerton.
– Jamie Bell: Bernie Taupin, Elton John’s long-time collaborator and lyricist.
– Richard Madden: John Reid, Elton John’s former manager and romantic partner.
– Bryce Dallas Howard: Sheila Eileen, Elton John’s mother.

Mary Magdalene

Mary Magdalene is an authentic and humane portrayal of one of the most mysterious and misunderstood spiritual figures in history. The biblical biopic tells the story of Maria (Rooney Mara), a young woman who is looking for a new way to live. Defying the narrow-minded values of her time, Maria leaves her family and joins a new movement led by the charismatic Jesus of Nazareth (Joaquin Phoenix). Soon she finds his place in the movement and her role on the journey that leads towards Jerusalem. Based on a screenplay by Helen Edmundson and Philippa Goslett, the film also stars Chiwetel Ejiofor and Tahar Rahim. The film was directed by Garth Davis.