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This musical drama, inspired by a real couple, tells the story of Mike and Diane Sardina from Milwaukee, who unexpectedly become famous. Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson play the couple who start a Neil Diamond tribute band called ‘Lightning & Thunder’. The film follows their journey from performing locally to touring the country, showing how much determination it takes to pursue a dream when you’re starting later in life. Directed by Craig Brewer, and based on the original documentary, the movie blends heartfelt moments in their relationship with lively musical numbers.

Ethan Hunt is back for his most challenging mission yet, facing off against a dangerous artificial intelligence known as the Entity that could throw the world into chaos. Tom Cruise and the IMF team are in a frantic scramble to find the Entity’s core code, which is hidden on a sunken Russian submarine. With the stakes incredibly high and familiar foes reappearing, the future of humankind is on the line. This latest installment in the action series delivers thrilling stunts and gripping spy action, bringing Ethan Hunt’s story to a dramatic climax as he puts everything on the line to save the world.

This accomplished actress began her studies in electrical engineering at North Carolina A&T before moving to Howard University. Her engineering background shows she’s strong in math and science, requiring skills like advanced calculus and physics. She’s noted that the discipline she learned in engineering helps her learn lines and grasp the underlying structure of a screenplay. This technical skillset likely contributed to her powerful performance as Katherine Johnson in the celebrated film ‘Hidden Figures’.

This special brings back Jim Henson’s beloved characters in a fresh, updated show that feels both classic and new. Hosted by Kermit the Frog, it combines favorite moments from the past with new musical performances and appearances by stars like Sabrina Carpenter. The Muppets try to put on a big show, and as usual, hilarious chaos ensues behind the scenes. It’s a fun revival that captures the spirit of the original while adding some new laughs.

Gina Rodriguez, the star of ‘Jane the Virgin,’ is well-known for being sensible with her money. She famously used the money she’d budgeted for a Golden Globes dress to create a scholarship for an undocumented student. Rodriguez has also said she prefers driving older cars instead of expensive sports cars, and credits her parents with teaching her the importance of saving from a young age. This down-to-earth approach lets her prioritize giving back to others and building a lasting career over buying luxury items.

The actor funded his first big film by maxing out several credit cards. This allowed him to create a humorous and critical look at the few opportunities available to Black actors in Hollywood. The film, called ‘Hollywood Shuffle,’ was a critical hit and helped establish him as both a director and a leading man. He spent years paying off the credit card debt he accumulated making the independent film, proving that a strong story can succeed even without major studio support.

In this gripping thriller, Emma Thompson plays a widow battling for survival in the unforgiving Minnesota wilderness. While on a journey to scatter her late husband’s ashes, she stumbles upon a dangerous couple and finds a young woman they’re holding captive in a secluded cabin. Thompson transforms into a resourceful and determined survivalist, using her wits and outdoor skills to evade her pursuers in the freezing cold. Judy Greer is chilling as the villain in this suspenseful and heart-pounding story, which blends intense action with a moving exploration of grief and the strength of the human spirit.

Yolanda King, the daughter of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, dedicated her life to both the performing arts and continuing her parents’ work for social justice. As an actress, she appeared in films like ‘Ghosts of Mississippi,’ playing Reena Evers. She also established Higher Ground Productions, a company focused on using theater to foster diversity and understanding. Until her death in 2007, Yolanda King consistently spoke out about the importance of racial and gender equality.

The film tells the true story of Gösta Engzell, a Swedish government official who discovered the horrors of the Holocaust during World War II. Played by Henrik Dorsin, Engzell challenged Sweden’s neutral stance and secretly worked to save Jewish people by issuing them false passports. Directors Thérèse Ahlbeck and Marcus Olsson create a gripping and morally challenging story about one man’s courageous fight against overwhelming injustice, and the risks he took to bend the rules and save lives.

Harris Dickinson, a well-known actor, directs this intense British drama. The film centers on Mike, played by Frank Dillane, a young, homeless man in London battling a serious addiction and haunted by disturbing visions of his past. As Mike tries to survive on the streets, he meets an enigmatic person who compels him to face the trauma he’s been avoiding. Critics have lauded the film’s realistic and unflinching portrayal of life among society’s most vulnerable, as well as Dillane’s compelling performance.