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Browse Vera and you’ll discover the latest must-see Hollywood films along with recent chart toppers, a selection of underrated gems, quirky short films, and festival favourites. Want to know more about the actors, directors, and comedians behind them? Watch What’s on Vera, where film critic and broadcaster Jason Solomons presents the latest highlights onboard. We never edit the movies we show either, so you see them just as the director intended.
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Following the assassination of President Park in 1979, various military factions wrestle for control
during a violent coup in this tense South Korean period action drama.
When Lucy (Johnson) discovers that bestie Jane (Mizuno) has been offered a job in London (‘I can’t wait
to get the Tube to work!’ says Jane. Yeah, that novelty will soon wear off), it causes Lucy to re-examine her life, her friendships, and – mostly – her sexuality.
Wear special gloves while watching Arcadian or your fingernails won’t survive the journey. With a plot that
revolves around brothers trying to keep their wounded dad (Cage) safe while being hunted by nasty creatures, this is brilliantly nerve-jangling stuff.
None-more craggy Penn stars in this cracking tale of a young paramedic, Ollie Cross (Sheridan),
assigned to the NYC night shift with a seasoned partner (Penn). Not only do the dark nights reveal a city in crisis, but Ollie soon finds himself with an ethical dilemma…
Abela is uncanny as Amy Winehouse in this biopic from director Sam Taylor-Johnson. Telling the tale of Amy’s
rise to global fame – a journey that saw her demons rise to the surface – this is an unflinching look at the modern celebrity machine.
The world's favourite Bad Boys are back with their iconic mix of edge-of-your-seat action and outrageous comedy
but this time with a twist: Miami's finest are now on the run.
With a cast this good (Butler! Comer! Hardy!), the plot hardly matters, but here it is anyway: headstrong Kathy is drawn to
Benny, a member of motorcycle club The Vandals. However, dangerous changes are afoot at The Vandals, and
As played by Skarsgård, Boy is a deaf lad with a big imagination. When his parents are murdered, he trains for revenge and
things soon get bloody. If your taste is for high-octane, brutal action then you need this on your list.
The visionary writer-director Alex Garland steers this brilliantly realised dystopian mind-bender that reimagines the US
in a state of modern conflict. In other words, a civil war. Awesomely staged action makes this one a thriller – but a distinctly uneasy sense of timeliness gives it a topical, almost newsy edge.
Best known for his work on the other side of the camera, Mortensen takes the directorial reins for this Western
set during the US Civil War. Themes of love, loss and survival crop up in a tale of Vivienne (Krieps), who must navigate the harsh realities of frontier life.
An historical drama revolving around Henry VIII you say? Sold. This one concentrates on the period during which Catherine Parr
(Vikander) was named regent while Henry was fighting abroad. When he returns – ill and paranoid – Cath finds herself fighting for survival.
Demonic sequel concerning two girls who, after going missing, return, let’s just say, ‘not quite themselves’. A concerned dad
contacts Chris MacNeil (Ellen Burstyn), the mum from the original 1973 The Exorcist – at which point things get proper scary.
A mafia movie from a female perspective is not something you get to see often – maybe never – but here’s one.
Directed by and starring Esposito, it takes place in a brilliantly realized 1980’s Noo Yawk, where it dawns on young Rose that her beloved dad is a mafia kingpin.
Gosling plays the lovestruck stuntman trying to woo Emily Blunt’s Jody – while also investigating a murder –
in this supremely entertaining spin-off from the beloved TV show. It went slightly under the radar on its cinema release, but in fact it’s a joy.
Mad Max is left out of this latest in the franchise (or is he? Keep your eyes peeled and you may see him) which focuses
on a young Furiosa (Taylor-Joy). The action is gobsmacking, of course, while Hemsworth as the baddie Dementus is a scene-stealing wonder.
Garfield, the Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure!
After an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father, Garfield is forced from his perfectly pampered life into joining a hilarious, high-stakes heist.
Some critics have criticised this tale of kids who leave high school and embark on a coming-of-age
road trip as ‘just a load of drunk teenagers talking’. Others have praised it for its insight, feeling and heart. Maybe it’s both?
Funny, touching, and occasionally heartbreaking, Grey Matter follows young, free-spirited Chloe, who’s forced to become
a stay-at-home carer for her Nan, who’s been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Together, they’re determined to have some fun before it’s too late.
Rachel Sennott stars as a struggling comic dealing with PTSD, who must decide whether to join the search for a missing girl
she used to nanny. With its blend of uneasy comedy and drama, much relies on Sennott’s central performance here – and she’s more than up to the task.
Rom-com massive, get ready to be happy, because this one’s a keeper. Hathaway is Solène, a 40-year-old single mom
who begins an unexpected romance with 24-year-old Hayes, lead singer of the hottest boy band on the planet.
Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust are disrupted by Anxiety and friends.
who begins an unexpected romance with 24-year-old Hayes, lead singer of the hottest boy band on the planet.
High-octane Indian action-thriller with enough chases, bone-crunching fights and head-spinning plot twists to keep
even the most committed adrenalin-junkie purring. This is one that takes ‘no holds barred’ to a whole new level.
Kinds of Kindness is a triptych fable following a man without choice who tries to take control of his own life, a policeman
who is alarmed that his wife who was missing-at-sea has returned and seems a different person, and a woman determined to find a specific someone with a special ability who is destined to become a prodigious spiritual leader.
Following the rise of the eponymous real-life rap group, this boisterous biopic takes us on a joyride through the streets of Belfast,
showcasing beats, rebellion, and the joyous spirit of the underdog. It’s bold, it’s unapologetic, it’s very sweary – and it’s utterly ace.
There’s a hint of the Coen Brothers – especially Fargo – in this thriller-comedy-drama. Zahn stars as Ray,
who discovers that his wife is cheating on him and decides to top himself. However, his plans suddenly change when a stranger mistakes him for a low-rent hitman.
Prequel instalment catapulting us back to the first invasion, where silence is golden and screams are a death wish.
Needless to say, the cast is a fresh one, but with series writer Krasinski onboard you can be sure it’s got all the nail-biting scares you’ve come to expect.
Edge-of-seat, genuinely creepy horror in which an eight-legged nasty begins to hunt the occupants of an apartment building.
The only person who can stop it is little Charlotte, who has a strange unearthly connection with the stinger.
A mother (Julia Louis-Dreyfus, in a profoundly moving performance) and her teenage daughter (Lola Petticrew)
must confront Death when it arrives in the form of an astonishing talking bird. From debut filmmaker Daina O. Pusić, Tuesday is a heart-rending fairy tale about the echoes of loss and finding resilience in the unexpected.
Described as a ‘coming of rage’ love story with definite shades of Tim Burton, writer Diablo 'Juno' Cody’s latest
tells of a teen who, thanks to her proximity to a haunted graveyard, becomes involved with a reanimated corpse. Soon, the lovestruck couple are hunting for fresh body parts.
Duchovny directs and stars in this comedy-drama. When Ted moves in with his terminally ill dad Marty, he’s determined
to make Marty’s final months meaningful. Marty’s wish? For the Red Sox to end their losing streak. Ted’s solution is as creative as it is joyful.
Nora, Ginny, and Mary, three childhood best friends who used to spend every summer at a sleep away camp together,
seize the opportunity to get back together for a reunion at the camp - full of food fights, river rafting and emotional revelations.
From Ishana Night Shyamalan (daughter of M Night) comes this horror-shrouded tale of a young artist
(Fanning) who becomes stranded in a forest in western Ireland. Taking shelter with three strangers, the group find themselves stalked by mysterious nocturnal creatures.
Family comedy about Taylor, a quirky kid who fixes a clock that lets him rewind time. When his parents announce a separation,
he tries – and hilariously fails – to keep them together, and what follows is a charming mix of humour, family antics, and squishy heartfelt moments.
Grab your hankies for this tale of a grieving architect, Dawson (like the creek), who after the death of his best friend
(London, like the city), goes in search of London’s secret twin sister – only to fall in love along the way.
Action fans we’re looking at you for this fourth in the saga of Ma Seok-do, the unstoppable force of justice who clobbers
crime syndicates like it’s his day job. Already a series with a gold-plated reputation, this instalment is a worth addition.
This is the extraordinary true story of Trudy Ederle, the first woman to successfully swim the English Channel.
Through the steadfast support of her older sister and supportive trainers, she overcame adversity and the animosity of a patriarchal society to rise through the ranks of the Olympic swimming team and complete the 21-mile trek from France to England.
Jenny and Paul meet at a pub. Quickly, they fall in love. The beginnings of their relationship blossom against a world
that's falling apart - Jenny becomes radicalised; Europe moves further to the Right; martial law is in place.
Determined to not have any more kids, a dim witted dad reluctantly goes for a vasectomy.
following the reunion of estranged brothers Turlough and Lorcan following the untimely death of their mother.
In a bustling train station, Sonja struggles to get help to take care of a baby she claims has been abandoned.
he knows best - his lifelong barber, The Therapist.
Fast and frantic, this comedy follows Brian the morning after meeting Amy during a night out on the town. When he wakes up
and things seem oddly more serious between them, he realizes that life is moving much faster than he anticipated.
Lost in the midst of an unexpected crisis, Jaydon goes in search for the answers to his problems in the place
he knows best - his lifelong barber, The Therapist.
On the day he promised his girlfriend he’d grow up, a man-child inadvertently traps himself inside a puppet.
he knows best - his lifelong barber, The Therapist.
Mourning the death of his young daughter, a grieving father goes to extreme measures, using A.I technology
to relive their fondest memories. A story with an ominous warning to society.
When their family camping trip turns deadly, two parents face an impossible choice.
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This collection of dementia-friendly short films has been put together by the Women Over 50 Film Festival exclusively for Vera. The films have been reviewed by Carers UK, a UK charity making life better for carers.
Filmmaker Adeyemi Michael pays homage to his mother, Abosede Ajao, who travelled from Nigeria to England more than 30 years ago.
In this fantasy documentary he re-imagines her first immigrant experience. Wearing traditional Yoruba ceremonial attire, she rides majestically on horseback through the streets of Peckham in South London. Entitled is vibrant, joyful and colourful.
People living with dementia may find this beautifully-crafted, slow-motion film calming to watch and listen to.
The Honeys and Bears is a synchronised swimming team for people 55 and older. In this feel-good documentary, we witness the freedom
that comes from being in the water. These performers can do all kinds of things that they can’t do on land. As one member puts it, swimming with the team keeps her “92 years young.” The women move in formation to “The Nutcracker Suite” by Tchaikovsky.
If you’re living with dementia, you may recognise and enjoy this music.
In this charming animation, an older woman longs to learn how to swim but when she dips her toe in the water, she awakens creatures
deep in the ocean. Is she brave enough to take the plunge, or will she retreat to the safety of dry land? An enchanting film with no words is accompanied by “Music with No Words” by Mendelssohn.
This jaunty classical soundtrack may be familiar to people living with dementia and might get some feet tapping.
A dandelion struggles to grow from a seed but doesn't hesitate to shelter and feed a caterpillar. The new butterfly doesn't forget this love
and offers an act of support in return. The cycle of life is marked by small gestures until the circle is complete.
This animation is filled with muted natural colours and a soothing soundtrack. If you live with dementia, you may find the sights and sounds of this gentle film comforting and soothing.
Lay Me Low brings people together in music and movement. Individual voices are woven together to make one song; steps are taken in rhythm
to make one dance. This beautiful traditional Shaker lament is performed by dancers and singers. Each person expresses something different and together they create a sense of unity and belonging.
If you’re living with dementia, the gentle, rhythmic music and sounds of Lay Me Low may appeal to you.
80-year-old Sanna lives alone with her memories and houseplants. One day she looks out her window and sees something that reminds
her of her friends. Reality and memories become intertwined as a playground game of “Statues” - or “Grandma's Footsteps” - leads Sanna on a journey from childhood to old age.
People living with dementia may enjoy the “Statues” game in this film and it may spark childhood memories for some viewers.
Two dancers unite across the generations. A connection is shared between younger and older selves in this dance film from Scottish Ballet.
The dance is inspired by a specially-commissioned poem by one of Scotland's Makars (National Poets), Jackie Kay, and the poem is recited by Jackie in Scots-English.
The dreamy atmosphere surrounding the dancers and the tender music of the score create a film that people living with dementia may find relaxing and restful.
A blackbird and her family came to live in the garden of jazz singer and filmmaker Sophie Bancroft. The mother blackbird worked tirelessly to feed
and protect her babies until they were ready to fly away. This love inspired Sophie to create Old Mother Blackbird, a film about a woman who watches over the comings and goings of a blackbird through the seasons.
People living with dementia may be soothed by the gentle jazz vocals in this playful stop-motion animation.
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