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New Movies and TV Shows February 2019
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Mary Queen of Scots
Two of the most famous queens in all of history were more than just friends, they were bound by something more and became sisters in a way. In the time of male rulers in Great Britain, two women were to become leaders of their people. But only one crown was reserved for the monarchy of Great Britain. Queen Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots show in this action and drama filled movie, how the actions of one would effect the other in world where men almost always reigned and what would eventually be one the greatest known rivalries.
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Robin Hood
A corrupt English crown encourages a Crusader to go against the system he once served. Hardened by war, his anger for the corrupt system pushes him to take action to make a change. This action packed adventure is filled with twists and turns never expected in this childhood classic tale turned modern.
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A Star is Born
Both musically-inclined and internally broken, Jackson and Ally are lovers of an unshakable bond. Undoubtedly gifted yet sorely despondent, Ally is ready to abandon her dreams of becoming an artist. Fortunately, Jackson's unbridled love won't allow for such. In a last-ditch effort to revive her hopes, Jackson convinces Ally to continue pursuing her goals. As Ally's musical career begins to thrive, their relationship is marred by Jackson's conflicting emotions and toxic alcoholism.
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The Happy Prince
The untold story of the last days in the tragic times of Oscar Wilde, a person who observes his own failure with ironic distance and regards the difficulties that beset his life with detachment and humor.
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Widows
A blistering, modern-day thriller set against the backdrop of crime, passion and corruption. "Widows" is the story of four women with nothing in common except a debt left behind by their dead husbands' criminal activities. Set in contemporary Chicago, amid a time of turmoil, tensions build when Veronica (Oscar (R) winner Viola Davis), Alice (Elizabeth Debicki), Linda (Michelle Rodriguez) and Belle (Cynthia Erivo) take their fate into their own hands and conspire to forge a future on their own terms.
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At Eternity's Gate
The last years of the great French painter Vincent van Gogh are dramatized. The focus is on the time the artist spent in Ales and Auvers-sur-Oise, France. The art of painting itself and the painter's relationship with the concept of infinity are central themes. Not an exhaustive overview of all events in the final years of Van Gogh's life, but focuses on key elements the artist experienced as he struggled with mental turmoil and produced some of his greatest masterpieces.
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The Front Runner
This is the true story of Gary Hart, the former Colorado senator who quickly rose to the top of the pack as the number one contender for the 1987 Democratic presidential primary. Due to his charisma and drive, Hart connects well with the younger constituents, and both himself and his aides see this as a clear path to victory. But allegations soon emerge of an extramarital affair, and Hart is forced to deal with the impact that these new allegations have, not just on his campaign but on every aspect of his reputation and his personal life.
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Overlord
D-Day looms, and two soldiers are prepared to sacrifice their own lives to the noble cause of bringing down the Nazis. They have a secret mission to perform when they sneak into a Nazi-occupied town, but they do not realize what kind of a time they are in for. Not only is their mission dangerous by conventional means, but it has a supernatural element to it that makes their blood run cold. Can they successfully thwart the plot unfolding in front of them, or are they doomed to be unwitting guinea pigs in a sick experiment by the Aryan race?
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A Private War
An intrepid journalist of lofty pursuits, Marie Colvin is a war correspondent of reputable stature. Colvin, unafraid to submerge into hot waters, nobly places herself in the crosshairs for the sake of her art. While working in Sri Lanka, Colvin is hit by a grenade. Though her physical appearance takes a hit, Colvin's ambition remains untouched. Her fearless disposition is evident in every endeavor she embraces, proving to both herself and others her unbridled devotion. In the efforts of illustrating the rigors of war, Colvin and Conroy, her photographer, travel to Homs, an assignment that no doubt changes the course of her career.
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The Sisters Brothers
Joaquin Phoenix and John C. Reilly star as sibling assassins Charlie and Eli Sisters, who are hired to kill a gold prospector accused of stealing from their boss in the Old West.
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The Grinch
A re-telling of the classic tale about a grumpy old creature living in a cave on Mt. Crumpet who can't stand to see his neighbors in Whoville enjoying themselves. Things are especially bad at Christmas, when the Whos kick their merriment into high gear with fantastic celebrations. This year, the Grinch decides to dress up like Santa Claus on Christmas Eve and steal all the Christmas gifts and decorations so the Whos can't enjoy the season. What he finds, however, is that Christmas in Whoville is much more than gifts and decorations, it's a time to celebrate love and friendship.
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The Girl in the Spider's Web
This crime thriller centers around the world of corrupt politicians, cybersecurity, and international espionage. Journalist Mikael Blomkvist and computer hacker Lisbeth Salander meet again in Sweden. Blomkvist is investigating a Swedish computer scientist named Frans Balder. The tech genius suddenly leaves his prestigious job in Silicon Valley to protect his son, who is autistic. He is being watched by The Spider Society, an international criminal collective bent on using Balder's son to get to him. In the course of the investigation, Mikael Blomqvis discovers that Mr. Balder was involved in some previous activity with Ms. Salander.
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Bohemian Rhapsody
Freddie Mercury leads Queen to become one of the greatest rock bands in history. The unique band has unprecedented success despite Freddie's hectic life choices. Then Freddie becomes tragically ill with a terminal disease. He gives his all at a performance for Live Aid, which will go down in history as one of the most memorable music events of all time. Even after Freddie's early death, Queen will go on to inspire millions of people.
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Ralph Breaks the Internet
In Disney's Ralph Breaks the Internet, Ralph and Vanellope risk it all by traveling to the world wide web--which may or may not survive Ralph's wrecking.
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Black '47
One man's ruthless pursuit of justice plays out against the darkest chapter of Irish history in this riveting revenge thriller. In 1847, battle-hardened soldier Feeney deserts the British army to return home to Ireland, where he finds his country ravaged beyond recognition by the Great Famine. When he discovers that his mother has died of starvation and his brother has been hanged by the British, something snaps, sending Feeney on a relentless quest to get even with the powers-that-be who have wronged both his family and his country. There is only one man who can stop Feeney's bloody crusade: disgraced British army veteran Hannah , whose own loyalties may be more complex than they appear.
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The Guilty
When you're a police officer assigned to dispatch duty, your work life can seem interminably boring. Such is the case for Asger, an officer who does not work in the field. Instead, he is attending to others' emergencies all day. Routing calls where they need to go, he is excellent at what he does-until he receives a call that confounds and terrifies him. A woman has been kidnapped-and suddenly this first responder's evening descends into madness. He quickly realizes that time is against him-and that there are some who may not want him to help.
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Shoplifters
After one of their shoplifting sessions, Osamu and his son come across a little girl in the freezing cold. At first reluctant to shelter the girl, Osamu's wife agrees to take care of her after learning of the hardships she faces. Although the family is poor, barely making enough money to survive through petty crime, they seem to live happily together until an unforeseen incident reveals hidden secrets, testing the bonds that unite them.
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American Vandal: Season One
American Vandal is a half-hour true-crime satire that explores the aftermath of a costly high school prank that left twenty-seven faculty cars vandalized with phallic images. Over the course of the eight-episode season, an aspiring sophomore documentarian investigates the controversial and potentially unjust expulsion of troubled senior Dylan Maxwell.
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Letters from Baghdad
This story is told in the words of Gertrude Bell-sometimes called the female Lawrence of Arabia. Bell was an explorer, spy, archaeologist and diplomat who helped shape the Middle East after World War I. Advisor to Winston Churchill and critic of colonial policies in Iraq, Bell was considered the most powerful woman in the British Empire. The film takes us into a past that is eerily current.
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Scooby-Doo! And The Curse of the 13th Ghost
Mystery Inc. is no longer accepting cases, but when Vincent Van Ghoul contacts the team for new work, the team was forced to work again. Van Ghoul has an unfinished investigation that Scooby and his team handled in the past and he wants the team to finish it this time. Upon learning that the job means catching the one ghost that escaped the Chest and Demons from long ago, the team agreed to accept it. Will Daphne, Shaggy, and Scooby complete their mission this time and catch the 13th Ghost?
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