Starring: Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Tea Leoni
Miami-Dade detectives Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) blow a fuse when $100 million worth of heroin they recently confiscated is heisted from station headquarters. Suspecting it was an inside job, Internal Affairs gives them five days to track down the drugs before they shut down the narcotics division. Action meets farce when Marcus is compelled to masquerade as his partner in order to gain the trust of a call girl (Tea Leoni), a key witness in their investigation.
Starring: Seth Gilliam, Dwight Ewell, Andre Johnson, Rockmond Dunbar, Jazzmun, Renoly Santiago
In collaboration with LAROSE Cinema, a Brooklyn based microcinema dedicated to bringing visibility to Black LGBTQ+ films and filmmakers, founded and programmed by Cameron Woods
Celebrated for its candid and realistic depiction of African-American gay men, the groundbreaking Punks premiered at Sundance in 2000 and won awards on the film festival circuit before becoming mostly undistributed and unavailable to see anywhere. Focusing on four friends navigating the dating world to find their mythical Mr. Rights, this vivacious debut film from writer-director Patrik-Ian Polk is an outrageously spirited ensemble comedy with verve and wit. Unprecedented in the way it captures black gay life and romance, Punks also explores universal aspects of friendship in dynamic and surprising ways.
Starring: Sally Field, Tom Hanks, John Goodman, Mark Rydell, Kim Greist, Paul Mazursky
Lilah Krytsick (Sally Field) is a mother and housewife who’s always believed she could be a stand-up comedian. Steven Gold (Tom Hanks) is an experienced stand-up seemingly on the cusp of success. When the two meet, they form an unlikely friendship, and Steven tries to help the untried Lilah develop her stage act. Despite the objections of her family and some very wobbly beginnings, Lilah improves, and soon she finds herself competing with Steven for a coveted television spot.
Starring: William Petersen, Willem Dafoe, John Pankow, Debra Feuer, John Turturro, Darlanne Fluegel, Dean Stockwell, Robert Downey Sr.
When his longtime partner on the force is killed, reckless U.S. Secret Service agent Richard Chance (William L. Petersen) vows revenge, setting out to nab dangerous counterfeit artist Eric Masters (Willem Dafoe). Along with his new, straitlaced partner, John Vukovich (John Pankow), Chance sets up a scheme to entrap Masters, resulting in the accidental death of an undercover officer. As Chance’s desire for justice becomes an obsession, Vukovich questions the lawless methods he employs.
Starring: Eva Victor, Naomi Ackie, Lucas Hedges, John Carroll Lynch, Louis Cancelmi, Kelly McCormack
Something bad happened to Agnes. But life goes on… for everyone around her, at least.
Starring: Eric Roberts, Phillip Rhee, Chris Penn, Edan Gross, Ralf Moeller, Meg Foster, Sonny Landham, Wayne Newton
In a Las Vegas set underground fighting ring called The Colosseum, rich sickos cheer as men break each other’s bones and erupt blood. Having triumphed in martial arts competitions, the three friends Tommy (Phillip Rhee), Alex (an extremely fit Eric Roberts) and Travis (Chris Penn) have settled nearby, where they run a studio. Travis, seeking the adrenaline rush of hand to hand combat, challenges the presiding champion of the club, Brakus (Ralf Moeller) who shows no mercy and gladly obeys his audiences’ calls to snuff out his opponent. Seeking revenge, Tommy and Alex undergo rigorous training before they face off against Brakus.
The best of the four part series, Best of the Best II is an ultra-violent action-packed ride that includes Wayne Newton as the club emcee and Sonny Landham as an alcoholic adoptive brother who pulls it together to help our heroes. If you have yet to experience the pleasures of these movies, now is your chance to get in the ring!
Starring: Marlon Wayans, Tyriq Withers, Julia Fox, Tim Heidecker, Jim Jefferies, Naomi Grossman, Don Benjamin, Indira G. Wilson
Him centers on a promising young football player (Tyriq Withers), invited to train at the isolated compound of a dynasty team’s aging QB1. The legendary quarterback (Marlon Wayans) takes his protégé on a blood-chilling journey into the inner sanctum of fame, power and pursuit of excellence at any cost.
Starring: Margaret Qualley, Chris Evans, Aubrey Plaza, Charlie Day, Billy Eichner
Small-town private investigator Honey O’Donahue probes a series of strange deaths that are tied to a mysterious church.
Starring: Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer, Rob Reiner, Fran Drescher, Paul McCartney, John Michael Higgins, Griffin Matthews
Forty-one years after the release of the groundbreaking mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap, the now estranged bandmates David St. Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel and Derek Smalls (Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer) are forced to reunite for one final concert. Spinal Tap II: The End Continues also marks the resurrection of documentarian Marty Di Bergi (Rob Reiner), who once again tries to capture his favorite metal gods as they contemplate mortality–and the hope that their 12th drummer doesn’t join them in The Great Beyond. Joined by music royalty Paul McCartney and Elton John, Spinal Tap wrestles with their checkered past to put on a concert that they hope will solidify their place in the pantheon of rock ‘n’ roll.
