Film Previews

“A Minecraft Movie”

PG | 101 minutes
Director: Jared Hess
Writers: Chris Bowman, Hubbel Palmer, Neil Widener
Stars: Jennifer Coolidge, Jason Momoa, Emma Myers

Get ready to dive into the blocky, adventurous world of Minecraft, hitting theaters in April. Starring Jason Momoa as a rugged warrior, the live-action adaptation promises a thrilling, family-friendly journey filled with creativity, danger and the iconic charm of the beloved game. Directed by Jared Hess (Napoleon Dynamite), the film follows an unlikely hero who must team up with fellow survivors to battle the Ender Dragon and save their blocky universe from destruction. To get back home, they will have to master this world while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert craftier. Together, their adventure will challenge all five to be bold and to reconnect with the qualities that make each of them uniquely creative — the very skills they need to thrive back in the real world. With a mix of humor, action and endless possibilities, the Minecraft movie aims to capture the spirit of exploration and ingenuity that has made the game a global phenomenon.

“Freaky Tales”

R | 106 minutes
Directors/Writers: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck
Stars: Pedro Pascal, Ben Mendelsohn, Jay Ellis

Set in 1987 Oakland, “Freaky Tales” is an adrenaline-packed love letter to the Bay Area’s underground culture, blending gritty action with dark humor. The film weaves together four interconnected stories featuring punk rockers, rogue vigilantes and unlikely heroes, all colliding in a wild, blood-soaked night of revenge and rebellion. Directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, and starring Pedro Pascal, Jay Ellis and Angus Cloud in one of his final roles, the movie promises a visceral, nostalgic ride with a killer soundtrack and plenty of surreal twists. “Freaky Tales” is a tribute to the weird, the defiant and the unforgettable.

“The Luckiest Man in America”

R | 90 minutes
Director: Samir Oliveros
Writers: Maggie Briggs, Samir Oliveros
Stars: Shamier Anderson, Haley Bennett, Brian Geraghty

In 1984, a man named Michael Larson (Paul Walter Hauser) appeared on a popular game show called “Press Your Luck.” Unfortunately for the producers, Michael was about to make history. In trying to beat the system, he caused one of the strangest moments on television. ♦