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NEW RELEASES

Fifty Shades Darker: While Christian wrestles with his inner demons, Anastasia must confront the anger and envy of the women who came before her. The Lego Batman Movie: Bruce Wayne must not only deal with the criminals of Gotham City, but also the responsibi­lity of raising a boy he adopted. John Wick: Chapter 2: After returning to the criminal underworld to repay a debt, John Wick discovers that a large bounty has been put on his life. Below Her Mouth: An unexpected affair quickly escalates into a heart-stopping reality for two women whose passionate connection changes their lives forever.

Julieta: After a casual encounter, a broken-hearted woman decides to confront her life and the most important events about her stranded daughter. 2017 Oscar-Nominated Animated Short Films: See some of the Oscar-nominated films that many never see. The short film categories are full of amazing films — the unsung nominees that are worth their weight in Oscar gold.

ONGOING:

Rings: A young woman finds herself on the receiving end of a terrifying curse that threatens to take her life in seven days.

The Space Between Us: The first human born on Mars travels to Earth for the first time, experienci­ng the wonders of the planet through fresh eyes. He embarks on an adventure with a street smart girl to discover how he came to be. Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back: This is a sequel to the story of “Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons.” A monk and his three disciples continue on their journey to battle demons. Resident Evil: The Final Chapter: Picking up immediatel­y after the events in “Resident Evil: Retributio­n,” Alice is the only survivor of what was meant to be humanity’s final stand against the undead. Now, she must return to where the nightmare began - The Hive in Raccoon City, where the Umbrella Corporatio­n is gathering its forces for a final strike against the only remaining survivors of the apocalypse. Gold: Kenny Wells, a prospector desperate for a lucky break, teams up with a similarly eager geologist and sets off on a journey to find gold in the uncharted jungle of Indonesia. A Dog’s Purpose: A dog looks to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes and owners. xXx: Return of Xander Cage: Xander Cage is left for dead after an incident, though he secretly returns to action for a new, tough assignment with his handler Augustus Gibbons.

Split: After three girls are kidnapped by a man with 24 distinct personalit­ies, they must find some of the different personalit­ies that can help them while running away and staying alive from the others.

The Founder: The story of Ray Kroc, a salesman who turned two brothers’ fast food eatery, McDonald’s, into one of the biggest restaurant businesses in the world.

Jackie: Following the assassinat­ion of President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy fights through grief and trauma to regain her faith, console her children, and define her husband’s historic legacy. Manchester by the Sea: An uncle is asked to take care of his

teenage nephew after the boy’s father dies.

Hidden Figures: Based on a true story, a team of African-American women provide NASA with important mathematic­al data needed to launch the program’s first successful space missions.

Lion: A five-year-old Indian boy gets lost on the streets of Calcutta, thousands of kilometers from home. He survives many challenges before being adopted by a couple in Australia; 25 years later, he sets out to find his lost family.

La La Land: A jazz pianist falls for an aspiring actress in Los Angeles. Fences: An African-American father struggles with race relations in the United States while trying to raise his family in the 1950s and coming to terms with the events of his life. Sing: A koala named Buster Moon has one final chance to restore his theatre to its former glory by producing the world’s greatest singing competitio­n.

Moonlight: A timeless story of human connection and self-discovery, Moonlight chronicles the life of a young black man from childhood to adulthood as he struggles to find his place in the world while growing up in a rough neighbourh­ood of Miami.

Arrival: When 12 mysterious spacecraft appear around the world, linguistic­s professor, Louise Banks is tasked with interpreti­ng the language of the alien passengers inside.

 ?? DANIEL MCFADDEN/THE WEINSTEIN COMPANY, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ?? Michael Keaton, centre, in a scene from the movie, “The Founder.”
DANIEL MCFADDEN/THE WEINSTEIN COMPANY, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Michael Keaton, centre, in a scene from the movie, “The Founder.”

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