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Nickel Boys, adapted by RaMell Ross and Joslyn Barnes from Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, is a gripping and emotional story. It follows two young African-American boys whose friendship is tested within the brutal walls
A mushroom trip brings free-spirited Elliott face-to-face with her 39-year-old self. But when Elliott’s “old ass” delivers warnings to her younger self, she starts questioning everything—love, family, and her future. 1. Screenwriting: Conversations Across Time
Moana 2, written by Jared Bush and Dana Ledoux Miller, brings back the fearless voyager for another epic adventure. This time, an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors sends Moana deep into uncharted oceans. The
Memoir of a Snail, written and directed by Adam Elliot, offers a gentle yet poignant dive into the life of Grace Pudel. Grace hoards more than just snails—she collects heartbreak, quiet hope, and the emotional
Maria, written by Steven Knight, chronicles the final chapter of legendary opera singer Maria Callas. Set in 1970s Paris, the film captures the solitude, elegance, and quiet turmoil of a woman once worshipped by the
The Last Showgirl, written by Kate Gersten, tells the story of a veteran Vegas performer whose world shifts overnight when her long-running revue ends. After 30 years under the spotlight, she must face life beyond
Juror #2, written by Jonathan A. Abrams, places an ordinary man in an extraordinary situation. While serving on a murder trial, he uncovers a truth that forces him to choose between doing the right thing
Inside Out 2 picks up with Riley as she enters her teenage years. Puberty shakes things up, and with it comes a surge of new, complex emotions. Writers Meg LeFauve and Dave Holstein explore this
Set in 1971 Brazil, I’m Still Here tells the gripping story of a woman whose life is upended by an act of brutal violence. Adapted by Murilo Hauser and Heitor Lorega from Marcelo Rubens Paiva’s
The Idea of You, directed by Michael Showalter and co-written with Jennifer Westfeldt, isn’t just a fantasy romance—it’s a bold, emotional look at love, age, fame, and desire. Based on Robinne Lee’s bestselling novel, the
