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Set almost three decades after the release of the rage virus, 28 Years Later imagines a Europe that has been forced to adapt in order to survive their ruthlessly enforced quarantine. Enclosing themselves in isolated communities, one such group of survivors have made a new life for themselves on a small island that’s connected to the mainland only by a single causeway. As his son Spike turns 12, Jamie (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) believes it’s time for his boy to learn how to hunt the infected and he decides to take him to the interior. However, although their experience goes awry, Spike believes that there’s hope deeper into the forest and he sets out with his mother on a mission to get the help they need.

Set in May of 2020, Eddington takes place in a fictional, rural community in New Mexico where the city’s elevation is higher than its population. Led by the (seemingly) progressive and well-liked Mayor Ted Garcia (Pedro Pascal), the township values supporting one another by wearing masks in the early days of COVID-19. Though, not everyone is onboard with mask mandates, especially Sheriff Joe Cross (Joaquin Phoenix), the community’s representative of law and order who has an axe to grind with Garcia. Seeing an opportunity to take down his rival, Cross begins to campaign against the mayor in the upcoming election. Our review.

Directed by Didier Charrette, SIMPLE PLAN: THE KIDS IN THE CROWD takes into the simpler times of  @simpleplan   By offering access into their early basement shows in Montreal and months grinding out the club circuit, the documentary shows how the hard work of kids with a dream gradually led them to global stardom. But the road to fame is far from easy. Whether it was trying to get noticed or trying to please audiences of different styles, Crowd shows the battles that they had to face along the way. In this 1on1, we speak to lead guitarist Jeff Stinco about being inclusive and whether or not they're 'positive punk'.

Available on Apple TV+, THE WILD ONES follows wildlife experts as they attempt to find, film and help protect six of the most endangered species on Earth. Consisting of Aldo Kane, Royal Marines commando, Declan Burley, a wildlife and camera trap expert and ecological storyteller and wildlife cinematographer Vianet Djenguet, the team sets out into some of the world’s most remote areas in order to catch a glimpse of nature’s greatest beasts. In this 1on1, we speak to the team about practical help onscreen and their toughest environments.

Directed by R.T. Thorne, 40 ACRES is set in a world when the food supply is limited and land is our greatest commodity. And, with cannibals moving from farm to farm, Hailey (Danielle Deadwyler) is determined to keep her family--and land--safe from intruders. However, when her son, Manny (Katie O'Connor) risks their safety by allowing a young woman on their property, Hailey is set on high alert, fearing the oncoming hoard. In this 1on1, we speak to Thorne about examining history through the lens of genre and the perils of mothers and sons.

Created by Dennis Lehane (Black Bird), Smoke tells the story of Dave Gudson (Taron Egerton), an enigmatic arson investigator that’s hot on the trail of two serial arsonists in the Pacific Northwest. After months coming up empty, Gudson is forced to partner with Detective Michell Calderon (Jurnee Smollett) , a hard-nosed cop who has been booted down in the system due to her personal activities. As the two try to put aside their differences, the secrets that they will learn about one another threaten to bring down the entire investigation. In this 1on1, we speak to stars John Leguizamo and Anna Chlumsky about exposing the lies of 'bad people'.

Set five years after the events of Jurassic World: Dominion, Jurassic World: Rebirth reveals that the Earth’s environment has proven to be hostile to its dinosaur herds. Although the beasts have survived along the equator, the rest of the world’s climates have caused the others to die off. But that hasn’t prevented mankind from still trying to exploit the remaining creatures for profit. So, when a major corporation flashes a giant cheque to mercenary Zora Bennett (Scarlett Johansson) and her team, she reluctantly accepts a mission to recover the DNA from some of the most colossal creatures across land, sea and air. However, when things go wrong, she and her team must fight to survive the most dangerous jungles on the planet. Our review.

Upon the return of HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON, fans have flocked to theatres to see their beloved franchise in a new light. But, with DreamWorks foray into the 'live action remake' realm, does the story still resonate in the same way? This week, Heather Johnson returns to the Isle of Berk to talk with Steve about losing the 'magic' remakes and seeing the 'other'.

Lenore Zann is going 'Rogue'. Well, to be fair, she always has been a little bit. Best known for her iconic voice of Rogue in X-MEN: THE ANIMATED SERIES, Zann's career in Hollywood has been extensive, with incredible stories to tell. Now, with the resurgence of X-MEN '97, Zann finally has the opportunity to share her story with the world in her new memoire, A ROGUE'S TALE. In this 1on1, we speak to Zann about choosing moments from her life and what it means to be a 'rogue'.

Directed (and co-written) by R.T. Thorne, 40 ACRES tells the story of Hailey (Danielle Deadwyler), a descendant of African American farmers who settled in Canada after the Civil War. Living with her Indigenous partner, Galen (Michael Greyeyes), and her blended family, a world food shortage has made land an increasingly valuable commodity. With raiders on the move, Hailey and Galen are determined to protect their family and their generational farm from others. But, after their son, Manny (Kataem O’Connor) allows a beautiful young woman to step onto their property, the family must determine whether they welcome her safely or deal with her swiftly. Our review.