This week’s slate of new movies is truly diverse, with quite a variety of domestic and international films to choose from. This week’s new releases include a Japanese anime films about the concierge at a mysterious department store in which the majority of customers are animals, a thriller where a mother is overjoyed to have her daughter returned to her after a near-death experience only to notice changes in her daughter that leave her to believe something dark may have come back when she returned from the brink of death, a comedy about a man who quits his job to care for his ailing grandmother and schemes to win her favor so she might leave her fortune to him when she dies, and much more!
Am I Racist? (PG-13)
A man investigates diversity, equity, and inclusion practices, exposing absurdities through undercover social experiments.
Directed by Justin Folk
Starring: Matt Walsh, Robin DiAngelo
Release date: September 13
The Buckingham Murders
A grieving cop who loses her child to murder and moves to another town where she’s tasked with investigating the disappearance of a missing child. Exploring themes of trauma, grief, the immigrant experience, and our need for closure.
Directed by Hansal Mehta
Starring: Kareena Kapoor, Keith Allen, Stuart Whelan, Jonathan Nyati, Chris Wilson
Release date: September 13
The Concierge at Hokkyoku Department Store
Akino, the new concierge works at a mysterious department store where a majority of the customers are animals.
Directed by Yoshimi Itazu
Starring: Natsumi Kawaida, Takeo Otsuka, Nobuo Tobita, Megumi Han, Natsumi Fujiwara
Release date: September 11
The Critic (R)
In 1930s London, a powerful theatre critic, threatened by the new owner of the newspaper where he works, enlists a young actress to help him prevent his boss from firing him.
Directed by Anand Tucker
Starring: Gemma Arterton, Ian McKellen, Lesley Manville, Mark Strong, Ben Barnes
Release date: September 13
Here After (PG-13)
Claire is overjoyed when her daughter Robin is miraculously revived after a fatal accident. But her relief turns to dread as Claire notices changes in her daughter, suspecting something dark has followed her back from the brink of death.
Directed by Robert Salerno
Starring: Connie Britton, Giovanni Cirfiera, Freya Hannan-Mills, Tommaso Basili, Alessandro Bressanello
Release date: September 13
How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies
A man quits work to care for dying grandmother, motivated by her fortune. He schemes to win her favor before she passes.
Directed by Pat Boonitipat
Starring: Putthipong Assaratanakul, Usha Seamkhum, Sanya Kunakorn, Sarinrat Thomas, Pongsatorn Jongwilas
Release date: September 13
The Killer’s Game (R)
A veteran assassin is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and authorizes a kill on himself. After ordering the kill, an army of former colleagues pounce and a new piece of information comes to light. Insanity ensues.
Directed by J.J. Perry
Starring: Sofia Boutella, Dave Bautista, Pom Klementieff, Scott Adkins, Ben Kingsley
Release date: September 13
Speak No Evil (R)
A family is invited to spend a weekend in an idyllic country house, unaware that their dream vacation will soon become a psychological nightmare.
Directed by James Watkins
Starring: James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Scoot McNairy, Aisling Franciosi, Alix West Lefler
Release date: September 13
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