Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story (Not Rated): Never-before-heard tapes reveal the true story of Hollywood icon Hedy Lamarr in her own words, from her beginnings as the trophy wife of a weapons manufacturer for Hitler, to her escape to America and her brilliant inventions which were used by the Allies during World War II and are still being employed in present-day communication technologies such as Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth. Also includes interviews with friends, family, and Hollywood greats.
The Commuter (Rated PG-13): A businessman is caught up in a criminal conspiracy during his daily commute home.
The Greatest Showman (Rated PG): Inspired by the ambition and imagination of P.T. Barnum, the musical tells the story of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a mesmerizing spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.
Molly's Game (Rated R): The true story of Molly Bloom, an Olympic-class skier who ran the world's most exclusive high-stakes poker game and became an FBI target.
My Friend Victoria (Not Rated): The wealthy, white, well-intentioned, family of one of her schoolmates takes in an eight-year-old black child, named Victoria for a night. The experience haunts her for years to come, shaping her desires and offering a mirage of privilege that she dreams of but finds impossible to attain. As an adult, she drifts from job to job, but then unexpectedly reconnects with the family's youngest son in an encounter that will reshape her life yet again.
Paddington 2 (Rated PG): Paddington finds a unique pop-up book in Mr. Gruber's antique shop that would be perfect for his Aunt Lucy's 100th birthday. Paddington embarks upon a series of odd jobs in order to buy it, but when the book is stolen, it's up to the Browns to unmask the thief.
Phantom Thread (Rated R): The story of renowned dressmaker whose fastidious life is disrupted by a young, strong-willed woman in 1950s London.
The Post (Rated PG-13): This historical drama is based on the events surrounding the release of the Pentagon Papers, documents which detailed the history of the United States' political and military involvement in Vietnam. The story centers on Kay Graham, the first female newspaper publisher in the country (specifically of the Washington Post), as well as her tough editor, Ben Bradlee. The two become involved in an unprecedented power struggle between journalists and the government, exposing a cover-up that has spanned four different American presidencies.
TELEVISION SHOWS
Outlander Season 3 (Not Rated): The third season picks up right after Claire travels through the stones to return to her life in 1948. Now pregnant, she struggles with the fallout of her sudden reappearance and its effect on her marriage to her first husband, Frank. Meanwhile, in the 18th century, Jamie suffers from the aftermath of his doomed last stand at the historic battle of Culloden, as well as the loss of Claire. As the years pass, Jamie and Claire attempt to make lives apart from one another, each haunted by the memory of their lost love. Separated by continents and centuries, Claire and Jamie must find their way back to each other. When they find each other, will they be the same people who parted all those years ago?
Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir: Season 1 (Not Rated): Marinette and Adrien have all the challenges of normal teenagers, dealing with school, family, friends, and growing up. But, unlike most teenagers, Marinette and Adrien have an added responsibility, saving Paris. That's right! When Paris is threatened by the evil Hawk Moth, Marinette and Adrien magically transform into the superheroes Ladybug and Cat Noir. Together they work tirelessly to keep Paris safe from the villains created by Hawk Moth.
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