Now Watching | April Recommendations

In Theaters - Challengers (2024)

Coming to theaters April 26th, Luca Guadagnino helms Challengers, an intense, sexy tennis movie about former star, Tashi coaching her husband who battles her ex ex on the court. Featuring one of the biggest stars today, Zendaya, and a strong supporting cast with Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor, Guadagnino's follow up to 2022's "Bones and All" is sure to please.

Something New - Monkey Man (2024)

The directorial debut from Dev Patel, Monkey Man went through production hell to make it to the screen. From Dev breaking his hand on set to switching from Netflix to Universal, and even revisions from Jordan Peele, the spiritual, stylistic action packed thriller is finally here. Don't miss it.

In theaters now.

Something Old - The Game (1997)

A CINEMA8 classic, The Game serves as intense, ever-twisting thrill ride often underappreciated and overlooked in director David Fincher's filmography. Michael Douglas delivers a performance to remember. The iconic, black light "White Rabbit" warrants a watch alone.

Streaming on Apple ($) and Amazon ($)

Film Club - Sexy Beast - 2000

After watching his highly discussed 2023 Oscar winning film The Zone of Interest, go back to Jonathan Glazer's first effort, Sexy Beast. Starring Ben Kingsley, see Glazer's beginning with his strange, artistic take on a gangster flick.

Streaming on Hulu, Apple ($), and Amazon ($)

TV - Shōgun (2024)

Catch up with the best show of 2024 so far, Shōgun. 8 episodes into it's 10 episode run, the series has solidified itself as a technical and dramatic powerhouse. Set in 1600s Japan, follow Lord Taranaga and his band of warriors and misfits as they struggle for the ultimate power in the land. Featuring a stunning ensemble cast delivering standout performances on a weekly basis, Shōgun has brought the likes of Hiroyuki Sanada, Cosmo Jarvis, Anna Sawai, and Todanobu Asano to the forefront of the culture.

Now, in the wise words of the ever so elegant John Blackthorne, go watch this masterpiece you "milk dribbling fuck smear."

Streaming on Hulu / Disney+ package