By : Al B.
MY SUNSHINE
Film Movement
In Theaters September 19
One winter on the Japanese island of Hokkaido, a young boy named Takuya has resigned himself to the fact that he’s the worst player on his ice hockey team. While practicing, he becomes transfixed by the figure skaters who share the ice rink, particularly Sakura, a rising star from Tokyo. Her coach, Arakawa, takes an interest in Takuya, seeing himself in the young boy. He pairs the two up and trains them as a competitive ice-dancing duo. Although tentative with each other at first, the kids eventually grow closer and form a deep bond with their supportive coach. But as the winter continues, unspoken feelings begin to surface and the harmony the trio once knew begins to falter.
AMERICANA
Lionsgate
A gallery of dynamic characters clash over the possession of a rare Native American artifact in this wildly entertaining modern-day western. After the artifact falls onto the black market, a shy waitress with big dreams teams up with a lovelorn military veteran to gain possession of it, putting them in the crosshairs of a ruthless criminal working on behalf of a Western antiquities dealer. Bloodshed ensues when others join the battle, including the leader of an indigenous group and a desperate woman fleeing her mysterious past.
#THE SNITCH
@WellGoUSA
On Digital now September 9
Framed and left for dead by the ruthless prosecutor he once served, Kang-su — a cunning drug informant—finds himself crippled and locked away. Years later, freed but broken, he teams up with a disillusioned detective to take down the corrupt power structure that betrayed him. Fueled by vengeance and a fierce will to reclaim his life, Kang-su’s fight for justice blurs the line between hero and villain.
#THE LAST RONIN
@WellGoUSA
On Digital September 16
Nuclear war and climate change have rendered the world a wasteland. In a landscape where survival is not guaranteed and bullets are the only currency, Ronin seeks revenge for his father’s murder. A young girl requests his help to return to her birthplace, a dangerous journey which will require all his fighting skills to survive.
A LINE OF FIRE
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
On Digital September 2nd
After working as a secret agent in the FBI for ten years, Jack Conry aka “Cash” left it all behind after his wife passed to dedicate himself to his two daughters. Despite a fulfilling life at home, Cash misses the chance to make an impact and has been considering a return to the force. The decision is made for him when his old partner’s niece Jamie calls him for help, launching Cash back into a world of danger, corruption and intrigue.
CLEMENTE
In Theaters September 12
Clemente is the definitive documentary on the extraordinary life, career, and enduring legacy of Major League Baseball icon Roberto Clemente. Told through stunning archival footage, never-before-heard recordings, and unprecedented interviews, the film reveals the story of a man who lived by his own uncompromising code. A double outsider—too Black for white America and too Latino for Black America—Clemente refused to stay silent in the face of racism and injustice. Through sheer determination and relentless discipline, he rose from poverty to superstardom, yet never lost sight of those on the margins. Clemente is more than a sports story; it’s a portrait of a man who gave everything—for the game and for others. A powerful, joyful reminder that a life marked by passion, courage, and empathy can truly change the world.
TWINLESS
Lionsgat/Roadside Attractions
In Theaters September 5
In Twinless, two young men meet in a twin support group and form an unlikely friendship. Roman and Dennis both search for solace and an identity without their other halves and soon become inseparable outside the group. But when Roman meets Dennis’ ebullient co-worker, Marcie, all is revealed to be not what it seems, as each man harbors secrets that could unravel everything.
THE COMPATRIOTS
Blue Harbor Entertainment
Available on Digital now
A nuanced portrayal of immigration, friendship, and LGBTQIA+ experiences, THE COMPATRIOTS follows Javi, an undocumented immigrant facing deportation, who unexpectedly reunites with his estranged best friend Hunter, a vivacious bachelor seeking deeper connections. Together, they embark on a heartfelt journey to prevent Javi’s expulsion from the only country he has ever called home.
XENO
Blue Fox Entertainment
In theaters September 19
A teenage girl and a terrifying alien form a powerful bond after a chance encounter in the desert, sending them on an adventure that questions the nature of good and evil. As government agents close in, the girl discovers the alien is not the extraterrestrial she expected. Compelled to protect her new friend, she uncovers a secret that could change the fate of both their worlds.
#HIDDEN FACE
@WellGoUSA
On Digital now
Star cellist Su-yeon disappears from her conductor-fiance Sung-jin’s life, leaving nothing but a Dear John video and an empty house. While a hurting Sung-jin attempts to fill her seat in the orchestra, Mi-ju appears as her replacement, but soon winds up taking her place in the bedroom as well in this twisted erotic thriller.