STACK #208 Feb 2022

MOVIES & TV PREVIEWS

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ENCANTO A very musical affair, Disney's latest animated treat features new songs from Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda. The movie introduces the Madrigal family,

MALIGNANT Director James Wan returns to the horror genre with this fright- filled, R-rated shocker. A nurse (Annabelle Wallis) dealing with

domestic abuse suddenly finds herself paralysed by shocking visions of grisly murders. Her

who are blessed with unique gifts – from super strength to the power to heal – except for one child, Mirabel

torment worsens as she discovers that these waking dreams are in fact terrifying realities. Malignant is a grim and gruesome homage to '80s horror flicks.

(voiced by Brooklyn Nine-Nine ’s Stephanie Beatriz). A fabulously feel-good flick that will have the kids singing along.

ANIMATED

HORROR

2/2/22

2/2/22

DEAR EVAN HANSEN This movie adaptation of the Tony- and Grammy-winning musical follows an anxious, isolated high schooler aching for

THE BOSS BABY: FAMILY BUSINESS The Boss Baby (Alec Baldwin) is all grown up now and all kinds of successful. A reunion with his brother Tim (James Marsden) and

understanding and belonging amid the chaos and cruelty of the social-media age. Original Broadway star Ben Platt reprises the role of Evan, and the songs are courtesy of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul ( La La Land and The Greatest Showman ).

family triggers a plot that temporarily returns the brothers to their infant forms for 48 hours, and sends them on a mission to infiltrate BabyCorp and defeat the schemes of a nefarious professor (Jeff Goldblum). More off-the-wall hijinks for kids who loved the original.

MUSICAL

ANIMATED

23/2/22

16/2/22

WENTWORTH: SEASON 8, PART 2 The eighth and final season of the iconic Aussie prison series won't disappoint its legion of devotees. Allie returns to the prison

BROOKLYN NINE-NINE: SEASON 8 All good things must come to an end, and that includes this ace series. In the final season of the Golden Globe award-winning cop-comedy sensation, Jake

after her near-fatal shivving, grappling with her new reality. Believing Lou is responsible, Marie manipulates Sheila’s hatred of Lou, while the Freak finds it increasingly difficult to control her desire for revenge – which is exactly how fans like it!

(Andy Samberg) and his loveable colleagues face a challenging year both personally and professionally, as the squad report for duty one last time. Expect loads of laughs,

tears, and the return of many familiar faces.

TV DRAMA

TV COMEDY

2/2/22

16/2/22

THE CARD COUNTER Writer-director Paul Schrader ( First Reformed ) helms this stylish and measured character drama. Oscar Isaac plays the title role,

ZEROS AND ONES Ethan Hawke plays a US soldier on a mission to prevent an imminent terrorist bombing in Rome. Navigating the capital's darkened,

a lost soul who learned to count cards while serving eight years in a military prison for war crimes. Haunting the casinos, he is offered a shot at redemption by a gambling acquaintance, taking him all the

pandemic-stricken streets, he must uncover the unknown enemy and stop them before they can bring the city and the world to its knees. Cult filmmaker Abel Ferrara ( Bad Lieutenant, The Driller Killer ) directs

way to the World Series Poker tournament.

this tense and gritty conspiracy thriller.

DRAMA

THRILLER

16/2/22

2/2/22

FOXTROT SIX In a dystopian future, an ex-marine rebels against the government and forms a squad of six – comprised of elite military

DROP DEAD FRED This 1991 fantasy-comedy was a star vehicle for Rik Mayall, playing an imaginary friend who returns to unleash anarchy on the life of his

comrades. Together, they fight to save their country from a ruthless political party that's prepared to wipe out its own people in the quest for power. This sci-fi action thriller is executive produced by the legendary Mario Kassar ( First Blood, Total Recall , T2 ).

– now adult – childhood pal (Phoebe Cates). Overlooked on initial release, DDF has since developed a devoted cult following who will be thrilled by this special edition Blu-ray that's

loaded with extras, including director's commentary, featurettes, deleted scenes and an alternate ending.

ACTION

COMEDY

9/2/22

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