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Damon Gameau (That Sugar Film) explores what the future would look like by the year 2040 if we simply embraced the best solutions already available to us. Structured as a visual letter to his 4-year-old daughter, Gameau blends traditional documentary footage with dramatised sequences to create a vision board for his daughter and the planet.

From writer/director/producer Gurinder Chadha (“Bend It Like Beckham”) comes the inspirational drama “Blinded by the Light,” set to the music and lyrics of Bruce Springsteen’s timeless songs. “Blinded by the Light” tells the story of Javed (Viveik Kalra) a British teen of Pakistani descent, growing up in the town of Luton, England, in 1987. Amidst the racial and economic turmoil of the times, he writes poetry as a means to escape the intolerance of his hometown and the inflexibility of his traditional father. But when a classmate introduces him to the music of “the Boss,” Javed sees parallels to his working-class life in Springsteen’s powerful lyrics. As Javed discovers a cathartic outlet for his own pent-up dreams, he also begins to find the courage to express himself in his own unique voice.

A celebration of New Zealand and its music, HERBS: SONGS OF FREEDOM is the newest feature from Tearepa Kahi (Poi E, Mt Zion). HERBS: SONGS OF FREEDOM follows the band’s uplifting musical journey, and the messages behind the music. The men from different islands in the South Pacific gave a voice to a generation and the issues of the time through their iconic music.

Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood visits 1969 Los Angeles, where everything is changing, as TV star Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his longtime stunt double Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt) make their way around an industry they hardly recognize anymore.   The ninth film from the writer-director features a large ensemble cast and multiple storylines in a tribute to the final moments of Hollywood’s golden age. 

Set in Sydney’s iconic Northern Beaches Palm Beach s a heartwarming story which sees a group of lifelong friends with a lifetime if history reunite for one very special occasion. The good times roll in one of Australia’s most idyllic settings, with loads of laughter, lavish meals, flowing wine and music. However not all is smooth sailing as slowly tensions begin to mount and deep secrets arise, posing questions about the rich history this group once shared.
Starring Bryan Brown, Greta Scacchi, Sam Neill, Jacqueline Mackenzie, Heather Mitchell, and Academy Award Nominee Richard E Grant.

Emma Thompson stars as a late-night talk show host at risk of losing her long-running show in this comedy written by Mindy Kaling (The Office), who also co-stars as the show’s new writer.

Directed by Nisha Ganatra (‘Chutney Popcorn’, ‘Fast Food High’, ‘Cake’)

Starring Emma Thompson, Mindy Kaling, Amy Ryan, Max Casella, John Lithgow, Hugh Dancy, Ike Barinholtz, Megalyn Echikunwoke

Written by Mindy Kaling

Rory’s Way stars acclaimed British actor Brian Cox as Rory MacNeil, a rugged old Scotsman who reluctantly leaves his beloved isolated Hebridean island and travels to San Francisco to seek medical treatment. Moving in with his estranged son, Rory’s life will be transformed, just when he expects it least, through a newly found love for his baby grandson.

Starring Brian Cox (Churchill), Rosanna Arquette (The Whole Nine Yards), JJ Field and Thora Birch, RORY’S WAY is a feel-good charmer about love, family and new beginnings.

★★★★ “A FILM THAT SHOWS WHAT LIFE IS ALL ABOUT” CINEMAN

★★★★ “GRIPS YOUR HEART, AND LEAVES IT SMILING, AND FULL OF LOVE.”

“It begins quietly enough in a Cincinnati library on a winter’s day. Stuart (Estevez) and Myra (Jena Malone) do their best to manage the daily assortment of knowledge seekers, loiterers, and homeless people who frequent their branch. It’s freezing outside. As closing time draws near, Jackson (The Wire‘s Michael K. Williams) sparks an act of civil disobedience among his fellow library patrons who have nowhere to sleep. They refuse to leave, defying first the entreaties of the library staff, then a local political operative (Christian Slater), and soon a team of riot police led by Detective Ramstead (Alec Baldwin), a hard-charging crisis negotiator. Outside, a TV reporter (Gabrielle Union) juices up the story for the wider world.” (Toronto International Film Festival)

“THE PUBLIC IS HEARTFELT, HUMOROUS, AND ENLIGHTENING”  FILM INQUIRY

Ever since hulking lawman Hobbs, a loyal agent of America’s Diplomatic Security Service, and lawless outcast Shaw, a former British military elite Operative, fist faced off in 2015’s Furious 7, the duo have swapped smack talk and body blows as they’ve tried to take each other down. But when cyber-genetically enhanced anarchist Brixton (Idris Elba) gains control of a an insidious bio-threat that could alter humanity forever – and bests a brilliant and fearless rogue MI6 agent (Vanessa Kirby), who just so happens to be Shaw’s sister – these two sworn enemies will have to partner up to bring down the only guy who might be badder than themselves. Hobbs & Shaw blasts open a new door in the Fast universe as it hurtles action across the globe, from Los Angeles to London and from the toxic wasteland of Chernobyl to the lush beauty of Samoa.
Starring Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Vanessa Kirby, Idris Elba, Helen Mirren and Cliff Curtis.

Told from a wildly original, fresh and modern perspective, BOOKSMART is an unfiltered comedy about high school best friends and the bonds we create that last a lifetime. Capturing the spirit of our times, the film is a coming of age story for a new generation.
Starring Kaitlyn Dever, Beanie Feldstein, Jessica Williams, Lisa Kudrow, Will Forte and Jason Sudeikis.

Yesterday, everyone knew The Beatles. Today, only Jack remembers their songs. He’s about to become a very big deal. Performing their songs to a world that has never heard them, Jack’s (Himesh Patel, EastEnders) fame explodes. But as his star rises, he risks losing Ellie (Lily James, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again) — the one person who always believed in him. Jack will need to get back to where he once belonged and prove that all you need is love. The Oscar®-winning director of Slumdog Millionaire and the writer of Love Actually bring you a rock-n-roll comedy about dreams and the long road that leads to love.

Directed by Danny Boyle

Starring Himesh Patel, Lily James, Ed Sheeran, Kate McKinnon

Written by Richard Curtis

 In his latest documentary two time academy award-winning director Ron Howard celebrates the life of the beloved opera star Luciano Pavarotti, who sold over 100 million records in his lifetime.

The 1990 World Cup in Italy was the moment opera left the elite and hit the masses. Opera star Pavarotti joined fellow tenors Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras onstage in Rome watched by millions around the world. Their powerful rendition of “Nessun Dorma” lives on as one of the most popular and famous pieces of music the world has ever heard, and Pavarotti realised his long held dream of bringing opera into the mainstream.

Ron Howard takes an intimate approach in telling Pavarotti’s story, going beyond the iconic public figure to reveal the man himself. Thanks to a partnership with Decca Records and through unique access to the Pavarotti family archives, home videos, behind the scenes footage and extensive live music footage, we see Pavarotti’s personal story emerge: from his humble beginnings in Northern Italy through to global superstardom. We travel the world with Pavarotti. We get to know the great tenor as a husband and father, a committed philanthropist, as well as a fragile artist who had a complex relationship with his own unique talents and unprecedented success.

Director: Ron Howard