Sometimes real life is the best inspiration for movies, and this weekend’s lineup of new movies is a great example of that with several new documentaries and biopics coming out. There is a documentary about the life and career of comedienne Carol Burnett of the occasion of her 90th birthday, the story of 18th century composer Chevalier de Saint-Georges, a documentary about rock ‘n’ roll icon Little Richard, and much more!
Beau Is Afraid
Following the sudden death of his mother, a mild-mannered but anxiety-ridden man confronts his darkest fears as he embarks on an epic, Kafkaesque odyssey back home.
Directed by Ari Aster
Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Patti LuPone, Amy Ryan, Nathan Lane, Parker Posey
Release date: April 21
Carol Burnett: A Celebration
Carol Burnett turns 90 in April, and this special birthday event celebrates a lifetime of great entertainment.
Release date: April 22
Chevalier
Based on the true story of composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, the illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, who rises to heights in French society as a composer before an ill-fated love affair.
Directed by Stephen Williams
Starring: Lucy Boynton, Samara Weaving, Sian Clifford, Minnie Driver, Marton Csokas
Release date: April 21
Chokehold
A couple from Istanbul, settling in a village in the Aegean region to start a new and peaceful life. However, they will quickly realize that they have many enemies in this village.
Directed by Onur Saylak
Starring: Kivanç Tatlitug, Funda Eryigit, Gürgen Öz, Onur Akgülgil, Kerem Arslanoglu
Release date: April 21 (Netflix)
Evil Dead Rise
A twisted tale of two estranged sisters whose reunion is cut short by the rise of flesh-possessing demons, thrusting them into a primal battle for survival as they face the most nightmarish version of family imaginable.
Directed by Lee Cronin
Starring: Mirabai Pease, Richard Crouchley, Anna-Maree Thomas, Lily Sullivan, Noah Paul
Release date: April 21
Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant
Guy Ritchie‘s The Covenant follows US Army Sergeant John Kinley (Jake Gyllenhaal) and Afghan interpreter Ahmed (Dar Salim).
Directed by Guy Ritchie
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Dar Salim, Sean Sagar, Jason Wong, Jonny Lee Miller
Release date: April 21
Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan
The eldest brother refuses to marry since he believes it may create disharmony in his big family. His brothers, who’ve already found partners, come together to find a match for him.
Directed by Farhad Samji
Starring: Salman Khan, Pooja Hegde, Venkatesh Daggubati, Jagapathi Babu, Ram Charan
Release date: April 21
Little Richard: I Am Everything
One of a kind rock ‘n’ roll icon who shaped the world of music.
Directed by Lisa Cortes
Starring: Billy Porter, John Waters, Mick Jagger, Pat Boone, Little Richard
Release date: April 21
Padre Pio
It follows Roman Catholic Saint Padre Pio in his early years.
Directed by Abel Ferrara
Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Cristina Chiriac, Marco Leonardi, Asia Argento, Vincenzo Crea
Release date: April 20
Somewhere in Queens
Leo and Angela Russo live a simple life in Queens, surrounded by their overbearing Italian-American family. When their son ‘Sticks’ finds success on his high school basketball team, Leo tears the family apart trying to make it happen.
Directed by Ray Romano
Starring: Ray Romano, Laurie Metcalf, Jennifer Esposito, Sebastian Maniscalco, Sadie Stanley
Release date: April 21
