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DUNE: PART TWO

Dune: Part Two is an upcoming American epic science fiction film directed by Denis Villeneuve, who co-wrote the screenplay with Jon Spaihts. The sequel to Dune (2021), it is the second of a two-part adaptation of the 1965 novel Dune by Frank Herbert, and follows Paul Atreides as he unites with the Fremen people of the desert planet Arrakis to wage war against House Harkonnen. Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Zendaya, Charlotte Rampling, and Javier Bardem reprise their roles from the first film, with Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Christopher Walken and Léa Seydoux joining the ensemble cast.

Premise

Paul Atreides continues his journey, united with Chani and the Fremen, as he seeks revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family and endeavors to prevent a terrible future that only he can predict.^[3]

Cast

Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides, the exiled Duke of House Atreides, who is called “Muad’Dib” by the Fremen
Zendaya as Chani, a young Fremen warrior and Paul’s love interest^[4]
Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica, Paul’s Bene Gesserit mother and concubine to Paul’s late father and predecessor, Leto Atreides
Josh Brolin as Gurney Halleck, the former military leader of House Atreides and Paul’s mentor
Austin Butler as Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen, Baron Vladimir Harkonnen’s youngest nephew and planned successor of House Harkonnen
Florence Pugh as Princess Irulan, the Emperor’s daughter
Dave Bautista as Glossu Rabban Harkonnen, the brutish nephew of Baron Vladimir Harkonnen and older brother of Feyd-Rautha
Christopher Walken as Shaddam IV, the Padishah Emperor of the Known Universe and head of House Corrino
Stephen McKinley Henderson as Thufir Hawat, a Mentat loyal to House Atreides who is forced to serve House Harkonnen
Léa Seydoux as Lady Margot Fenring, a Bene Gesserit and close friend of the Emperor
Souheila Yacoub as Shishakli, a Fremen warrior
Stellan Skarsgård as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, head of House Harkonnen, Feyd-Rautha’s uncle, sworn enemy to Atreides and former steward of Arrakis
Charlotte Rampling as Gaius Helen Mohiam, a Bene Gesserit Reverend Mother and the Emperor’s Truthsayer
Javier Bardem as Stilgar, leader of the Fremen tribe at Sietch Tabr

Additionally, Tim Blake Nelson and Anya Taylor-Joy have been cast in undisclosed roles.

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ORDINARY ANGELS

Ordinary Angels is an upcoming American drama film directed by Jon Gunn and written by Meg Tilly and Kelly Fremon Craig. It stars Hilary Swank, Alan Ritchson, Nancy Travis, and Tamala Jones.

The film is scheduled to be released by Lionsgate on February 23, 2024.^[2]

Premise

Inspired by a true story, in 1994 Louisville, Kentucky, a hairdresser rallies the community to help a widowed father save the life of his critically ill young daughter after Louisville is hit by a major snowstorm from the 1994 North American cold wave.^[3]

Cast

Hilary Swank as Sharon Stevens^[4]
Alan Ritchson as Ed Schmitt^[3]
Nancy Travis as Barbara^[5]
Tamala Jones as Rose^[5]
Drew Powell as Pastor Dave^[5]
Skywalker Hughes as Ashley^[5]
Amy Acker as Theresa^[5]
Emily Mitchell as Michelle Schmitt^[5]
Dempsey Bryk as Derek

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DRIVE AWAY DOLLS

Drive-Away Dolls is an upcoming American comedy road film directed by Ethan Coen. Coen wrote the screenplay and edited the film with his wife Tricia Cooke; they also produced the film with Robert Graf and Working Title Films’ Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner. It stars Margaret Qualley, Geraldine Viswanathan, Beanie Feldstein, Colman Domingo, Pedro Pascal, Bill Camp, and Matt Damon.

Drive-Away Dolls is set to be released in the United States by Focus Features on February 23, 2024.

Premise

This comedy caper follows Jamie, an uninhibited free spirit bemoaning yet another breakup with a girlfriend, and her demure friend Marian who desperately needs to loosen up. In search of a fresh start, the two embark on an impromptu road trip to Tallahassee, but things quickly go awry when they cross paths with a group of inept criminals along the way.

— Focus Features^[3]

Cast

Margaret Qualley as Jamie
Geraldine Viswanathan as Marian
Beanie Feldstein as Sukie
Colman Domingo as Chief
Pedro Pascal as Santos
Bill Camp as Curlie
Matt Damon as Senator Channel
Joey Slotnick as Arliss
C. J. Wilson as Flint
Miley Cyrus^[4]

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GOLDEN YEARS

Plot: What’s the story about?

Alice and Peter are celebrating their retirement – and, with it, a new phase in their lives. However, shortly after the couple’s retirement party, a sudden tragedy befalls Alice’s best friend, Magalie. Peter, sympathetic to the suffering of Magalie’s widower, Heinz, invites him on the retirement cruise their children gave them. Alice had hoped this trip would infuse fresh life into their marriage, but instead of enjoying their time together, they are drifting further apart. Disappointed and hurt, Alice doesn’t reboard the cruise ship during a shore excursion and instead embarks on a journey of self-discovery, taking her across Southern Europe and bringing her into a community of older people finding joy outside traditional notions of gender, marriage, and the later years of one’s life.