Kicking off the week with big-screen returns
Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum headline a fresh slate of premieres, including a comedy drama that imagines humanity’s moon landing with a playful twist. The project follows a pivotal moment when Apollo 11 reaches the Moon, inviting audiences to ride along as a marketing mastermind named Kelly Jones helps a launch director rethink the public image of a major organization. In a bold move, a team at the White House considers staging a simulated moon landing to ensure public confidence, should the real mission fall short of expectations.
Cyclists. The Asphalt Law
Directed by Jeff Nichols, this film captures a period of upheaval and cultural transformation in the United States. A chance encounter at a bar sets in motion a romance as Kathy, a woman of strong character, becomes deeply connected to Benny, the newest recruit of a Midwestern motorcycle club called The Vandals, led by the enigmatic Johnny. The cast includes Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, Michael Shannon, Mike Faist, Boyd Holbrook, Norman Reedus, Damon Herriman, Beau Knapp, and Emory Cohen, delivering a vivid portrait of a restless era.
Cyclists: The Asphalt Law presents a collection of confident, self-deprecating poses rehearsed in front of the mirror, hinting at the film’s playful yet sharp sensibility.
The Outsiders: Part 1
Directed by Renny Harlin, this movie follows a young couple in a quiet, unsettling town whose car breaks down, forcing them to spend a night in an isolated cabin deep in the woods. Tension escalates as three masked strangers close in, attacking without mercy or reason and turning a simple stay into a fight for survival.
Montreal’s drag scene brings a poignant arc to the screen: a rising star navigates the disappointments of two impossible loves. One is a fevered, passionate crush on Oliver, while the other is a distant, cold relationship with his mother Claire, who moves back into his life after a 15-year absence. The emotional stakes swing between longing and estrangement, shaping a grounded if dramatic character study.
South Korean director Hong Sang-soo returns with Our Day, a film that presents an everyday story told with a deliberate, unhurried tempo. It earned its place on the festival circuit through its slow-bloom storytelling and sincere, observant style that invites quiet reflection rather than obvious drama.