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The Maid in London
Directed by Danni H. Ugali; stars Andi Eigenmann, Matt Evans, Polo Ravales, Alexis Navarro
Young mother travels to the United Kingdom, where she works as a domestic helper. Eigenmann admits that she relates well with her character. “We face the same struggles in life. We are both strong-willed. We don’t give up so easily.” She recalls that she cherishes the time she got to spend with real OFWs in London.
Ant-Man and the Wasp
Directed by Peyton Reed; stars Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Peña, Michael Douglas
The incredible shrinking man embarks on a new mission, with lovely partner. Variety’s Owen Gleiberman commends its “pleasingly breakneck, now-you-see-it-now-you don’t surreal glee…cunningly swift and delightful.” indieWire’s Eric Kohn says its “essence…is inherently silly, and that’s where its strength lies.”
Siberia
Directed by Matthew Ross; stars Keanu Reeves, Molly Ringwald, Ana Ularu, Pasha D. Lychnikoff An American diamond merchant gets involved in a botched deal in Russia. Cbr.com’s Brandon Staley remarks: “Reeves has been experiencing something of an action movies renaissance as of late.” Slashfilm’s Hoai-Tran Bui notes: “Looks like a sleek, taut thriller that plays on Reeves’ strengths as a stoic action hero.”
Havenhurst
Directed by Andrew C. Erin; stars Julie Benz, Josh Stamberg, Belle Shouse, Danielle Harris
Recovering alcoholic moves into the apartment of a rehab friend who has gone missing. Los Angeles Times’ Kimber Myers asserts: “Never had as much Keanu Reeves in “Siberia” fun with its premise as it should.” Starburst’s Andrew Pollard describes it as “tight, tense and claustrophobic thriller that’s held together by perfectly pitched performances.”
Paper Year
Directed by Rebecca Addelman; stars Eve Newson, Avan Jogja, Andie MacDowell, Hamish Linklater
Newly married girl finds comfort in a guy at work, testing her already troubled union. Toronto Star’s Bruce Demara states that this “gentle drama…smacks of authenticity.” Original Cin’s Liam Lacey thinks it’s “breezily poignant… [and] has a savvy commercial snap in its portrayal of love coming undone.”
The Music Box
Directed by John Real; stars Rachel Haigh, Antonio Lujak, Fiona Whitelaw
Orphaned girl and her aunt transfer to an eerie Victorian house, where they find a music box possessed by an evil spirit. The guardian must save her young ward from certain danger. Horror flick won best actress for Haigh at this year’s Eurasian International Film Festival and the Gold Movie Awards Goddess Nike.