Gear Up for Blockbusters! Movies to Watch on March 15th

1.

The American Society of Magical Negroes

Director

Kobi Libii

Stars

Justice Smith Zachary Barton Anthony Coons

"The American Society of Magical Negroes" (2024) isn't your typical comedy. Directed by Kobi Libii and starring Justice Smith, Zachary Quinto, and Anthony Mackie, this satirical film skewers the tired trope of the "magical negro" in cinema.  Get ready for laughs and a thought-provoking exploration of race and representation in Hollywood.

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2.

Arthur The King

Director

Simon Cellan Jones

Stars

Nathalie Emmanuel Mark Wahlberg Simu Liu

"Arthur the King" is based on the true story of Mikael Lindnord, a Swedish adventurer, and his participation in the grueling Expedition Africa race in 2000.  The film chronicles Mikael's (played by Wahlberg) journey as he joins the Adventure Racing World Championship, a multi-day competition that tests competitors' physical and mental fortitude through a brutal course of trekking, biking, kayaking, and other demanding activities.  Facing a personal crisis and desperate for redemption, Mikael finds himself unexpectedly bonded with a stray dog he encounters during the race. This stray, christened Arthur (played by Ukai, a trained Belgian Malinois), becomes Mikael's loyal companion and a source of strength throughout the grueling competition.

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3.

Snack Shack

Director

Adam Rehmeier

Stars

Conor Sherry Gabriel LaBelle Mika Abdalla

Dive into the heartwarming coming-of-age story, "Snack Shack."  Set against the backdrop of a local pool concession stand, the film follows two teenage boys as they navigate the joys and challenges of summer, forging lifelong friendships and discovering valuable life lessons along the way.

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4.

Pastor's Kid

Director

Benjamin Ironside Koppin

Stars

Courtney Bandeko John Flanders James C. Burns

In this raw true story of faith and redemption, college student, Riley grapples with her identity after years of abuse and religious hypocrisy. She must face this painful past to find healing.

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5.

The Neon Highway

Director

William Wages

Stars

Beau Bridges Rob Mayes Sam Hennings

Wayne, a singer, meets washed-up legend Claude Allen. Together they go to Nashville to pitch a song, but the industry rejects them. Wayne figures out how to release the song publicly, not for himself but for Claude.

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6.

Kage & Celeste

Director

Nova Alessio Justin Hixon

Stars

Tray Wright Victoria Camps Trinity Robain

In a kingdom, far, far away from Earth; humans inhabit another planet. Celeste is a twelve-year-old orphan girl, Kage is the son of an old Hag, and Narcissa and Waylon are two childless adults (or so they think). What will happen when Celeste and Kage escape their hiding spots on the same night? What will the Hag do when she finds out that Narcissa and Waylon disregarded her advice?

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