The Aeronauts

In 1862, pioneering meteorologist James Glaisher (Redmayne) is determined to advance human knowledge of the weather by flying higher that anyone else in history, despite criticism from his colleagues. Teaming up with daredevil balloon pilot Amelia Rennes (Jones) to head out on a groundbreaking expedition in a hot air balloon, the unlikely duo find themselves pushed to their physical and emotional limits in their hunt for answers. As they reach the edge of the atmosphere, their research expedition becomes a harrowing fight for survival.

Director: Tom Harper Stars: Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones, Vincent Perez, Himesh Patel, Phoebe Fox, Lewin Lloyd, Robert Glenister, Tim McInnerny. 2019. 100 mins. Action. Drama.

Nope

After the tragic and sudden death of their father, Otis Sr. (David), siblings O.J. (Kaluuya) and Emerald (Palmer) inherit their family's ranch in Agua Dulce, California. While O.J. attempts to keep the ranch afloat and maintain their father's legacy, Emerald has her sights set on Hollywood. But when an unidentified flying object takes up residence in the sky near their property and wreaks havoc on their lives, O.J. and Emerald team up with tech salesman Angel Torres (Perea) and documentarian Antlers Holst (Wincott) to try to capture video evidence of their strange guest.

Director: Jordan Peele Stars: Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, Brandon Perea, Michael Wincott, Steven Yeun, Keith David, Wrenn Schmidt. 2022. 130 mins. Sci-fi. Horror.

Top Gun: Maverick

After more than 30 years of service, Pete "Maverick" Mitchell (Cruise) is still pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot, dodging the position advancements that would keep him on the ground. When Maverick finds himself training a group of Top Gun graduates who've been chosen for a special mission the likes of which no living pilot has ever seen before, he meets Lt. Bradley "Rooster" Bradshaw (Teller), the son of his late friend and Radar Intercept Officer Lt. Nick "Goose" Bradshaw. Forced to confront the ghosts of his past, Maverick and the team of young pilots take on the ultimate mission — one that demands the ultimate sacrifice from the pilots who are chosen to fly it.

Director: Joseph Kosinski Stars: Tom Cruise, Jennifer Connelly, Miles Teller, Val Kilmer, Bashir Salahuddin, Jon Hamm, Monica Barbaro, Danny Ramirez. 2022. 130 mins. Action.