Film Previews

“Black Bag”

R | 93 minutes
Director: Steven Soderbergh
Writer: David Koepp
Stars: Tom Burke, Michael Fassbender, Cate Blanchett

Set in the shadowy world of international espionage, the film follows a seasoned operative (Cate Blanchett) and a rogue agent (Michael Fassbender) who are forced into an uneasy alliance to recover a mysterious and highly coveted briefcase. As they navigate a labyrinth of double-crosses, shifting loyalties and high-stakes danger, the duo must unravel the secrets within the “black bag” while staying one step ahead of powerful enemies. With its blend of sleek action, intricate plotting and Soderbergh’s signature style, “Black Bag” promises to be a gripping and stylish addition to the spy genre. 

“Mickey 17”

R | 139 minutes
Director: Bong Joon Ho
Writers: Bong Joon Ho, Edward Ashton
Stars: Robert Pattinson, Steven Yeun, Michael Monroe

The story follows Mickey (Robert Pattinson), a disposable employee on a human expedition colonizing a distant ice planet. When one iteration of Mickey dies, a new clone is created with most of his memories intact. However, after being presumed dead and replaced by Mickey 18, Mickey 17 must navigate the dangers of the planet while hiding his continued existence from the crew. The film explores themes of identity, survival and the ethics of cloning. Directed by Bong Joon-ho, and based on the novel “Mickey7” by Edward Ashton, “Mickey 17” promises to be a thought-provoking and visually striking addition to the sci-fi genre.

“Novocaine”

110 minutes
Directors: Dan Berk, Robert Olsen
Writer: Lars Jacobson
Stars: Jack Quaid, Amber Midthunder, Ray Nicholson

“Novocaine” is an upcoming American action comedy thriller directed by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen. The film stars Jack Quaid as Nathan Caine, a mild-mannered bank executive with congenital insensitivity to pain (CIP), a rare condition rendering him impervious to physical discomfort. When his girlfriend (Amber Midthunder) is kidnapped during a bank robbery, Nathan must harness his unique condition to rescue her, transforming his inability to feel pain into an unexpected advantage. ♦