The Power of the Dog

In 1925, brothers Phil (Cumberbatch) and George Burbank (Plemons) are wealthy Montana ranchers. While headed into town one day, the pair meet Rose (Dunst), a woman running errands with her son (Smit-McPhee), and Phil, always the hardened and edgy cowboy, drives them both to tears with his cruelty. Despite all of Phil's cowhands erupting with laughter at the encounter, George is less than impressed. Returning to visit Rose the next day, he apologizes for his brother's behavior and proposes marriage. As news of the union breaks, Phil begins to change — though whether for better or for worse remains to be seen.

Director: Jane Campion. Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Alice Englert, Genevieve Lemon, Sean Keenan, George Mason. 2021. 126 mins. Drama/Western.

The Most Dangerous Game

When a father (Nelson) and son (Tamburello) are taken by storm and shipwrecked on a remote island, they find that they are not alone. As they seek help, the pair find themselves trapped in the middle of a trophy hunt run by the island's mysterious and enigmatic owner. The more they learn about the sadistic landowner, the more the men are unnerved, as it appears a game is afoot and lost humans like themselves are the prey being stalked. This film is based on the 1924 short story by Richard Connell and a remake of the 1932 film of the same name.

Director: Justin Lee. Stars: Chris 'C.T.' Tamburello, Casper Van Dien, Judd Nelson, Randy Charach, Tom Berenger, Bruce Dern, Elissa Dowling. 2022. 95 mins. Thriller.

The Enforcer

After decades put into his work as an enforcer for Miami's top mob, Cuda (Banderas) gets wind of an unforgivable plan. While he is used to a series of criminal dealings and deadly ploys, Cuda feels the need to step in when his boss's (Bosworth) newest job puts a young, innocent runaway in the path of immediate danger. Determined to step in and help before it is too late, Cuda needs to find a way to tear down the very organization he spent his life building — and hopefully find some redemption for his old ways in the process before retiring for good. 

Director: Richard Hughes. Stars: Antonio Banderas, Kate Bosworth, Mojean Aria, Alexis Ren, Zolee Griggs, 2 Chainz, Mark Rhino Smith. 2022. 90 mins. Action/Crime.