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theupcoming.co.uk | Mae Trumata
Clinical and slow-burning, The Better Sister is a methodical dissection of one man’s murder, one that catalyses several revelations and familial confrontations. It follows sisters Chloe and Nicky, whose shared interest in one man leads to a series of unfortunate events, including the death of said man, Adam. The two reunite and try their best to put aside their misgivings for the sake of their son, Ethan. Together, they uncover the truth behind Adam’s murder.
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nylonmanila.com | Mae Trumata
Related: LIGHTS, CAMERA, AND DEMONS! Jolene Purdy And The Bondsman On Manipulation And WomanhoodKaitlyn Santa Juana fondly tries to find the words to express the complexities of sibling dynamics. She’s laughing modestly on a Zoom call with me, fringe dusted over her forehead, a smatter of freckles, and light blushing cheeks. The deep love she has for her family is overt in her tone.
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1 month ago | 
indiependent.co.uk | Mae Trumata
Following Tales, a tattoo artist living decrepitly in his studio, Tummy Monster tells the story of an estranged father to six-year-old Lola and the desperate ex of Roxy. Like a petulant child unwilling to grow up and take accountability for the downturn of his life, Tales seeks an alternative to getting back on track. An opportunity arises when a famous musician calls him up in the middle of the night looking for a tattoo. Taking a chance, Tales asks Tummy, the musician, for a selfie.
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1 month ago | 
indiependent.co.uk | Mae Trumata
An exhibition of male idiocy that touches on parasocial boundaries and entitlement, Tummy Monster is a visceral and stomach-churning feature that first premiered at last year’s Glasgow Film Festival. With only three characters on display, this piece by Ciaran Lyons stretches the limits of one location. It maximises the feeling of desolate suffocation and desperation.
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1 month ago | 
theupcoming.co.uk | Mae Trumata
“It’s okay to be relied on and to rely on other people. You don’t have to go through life on your own”: Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour and fellow cast and creatives on Thunderbolts*An emotionally vulnerable close to the fifth phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Jake Schreier’s Thunderbolts* explores profound topics, including grief and mental health.
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1 month ago | 
theupcoming.co.uk | Mae Trumata
“The MCU, by some standards, feels like one of the biggest interconnected mythologies that exists”: Son Lux on Thunderbolts*A film unlike any other within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Thunderbolts* explores deeper themes like the search for purpose and human connection. It follows a ragtag group of misfits, navigating the world without the original Avengers.
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1 month ago | 
theupcoming.co.uk | Mae Trumata
With the death of Tony Stark comes the death of the original Avengers. As the rest of the world turns to new comic-book franchises for their films-to-watch list, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is also searching for fresh faces to herald this new generation of superhero flicks. Enter Yelena Belova: the surrogate sister of Natasha Romanoff, and the lead of this latest MCU release. Darker in tone and character-focused, Thunderbolts follows Yelena navigating life after her sister’s death.
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1 month ago | 
theupcoming.co.uk | Mae Trumata
“Every time I work with Gareth, I learn more about storytelling through action and action through storytelling”: Jude Poyer on HavocAn absolute powerhouse of an action film, Gareth Evans’s Havoc fuses the world of old-school Hong Kong movies by the likes of Ringo Lam and Johnny Woo with the aesthetics of American crime cinema. It follows Patrick Walker, a disgraced police detective, trying to detach himself from the corrupt politician Lawrence Beaumont, played by Forest Whitaker.
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1 month ago | 
theupcoming.co.uk | Mae Trumata
A mesmerising pandemonium, Gareth Evans’s Havoc is a true showcase of how he has mastered the art form of action-packed thrills infused with nuanced storytelling. The feature follows Tom Hardy as the bruised and battered police detective, Walker. Walker has made some unsavoury decisions, which include underhanded deals with corrupt politician, Lawrence Beaumont, played by Forest Whitaker. Estranged from his wife and daughter, the detective is eager to find a way out.
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theupcoming.co.uk | Mae Trumata
Relentlessly gruesome, Until Dawn is a spin-off film that expands the lore of the 2015 survival horror game. It follows Clover navigating through the grief of losing her sister. Unable to believe that Melanie’s dead, she gathers her closest friends and journeys to the last place Melanie was last seen in, hoping to find clues on her sister’s disappearance. Things take an eerie turn when the group stumble upon an abandoned house.
