New movies out this week: Nov 12-18

The Beast

Directed by Renny Harlin.

Who’s in it? 

Samuel L. Jackson, Joel Kinnaman and Guy Burnet.

What’s it about? 

When a militia of unidentified hostiles coordinates a coup against the US, the president uncovers the extent of The Beast's highly classified offensive capabilities in order to save his life and America.

Why watch it? 

Fourth collaboration between Renny Harlin and Samuel L. Jackson, following “The Long Kiss Goodnight” (1996), “Deep Blue Sea” (1999) and “Cleaner” (2007).

Ebenezer

Directed by Ti West.

Who’s in it? 

Arthur Conti, Johnny Depp and Rose Williams.

What’s it about? 

A thrilling ghost story set in Dickens' London, following one man's supernatural journey to face his past, present and future as he fights for a second chance at redemption.

Why watch it?

Johnny Depp made a surprise appearance at San Diego Comic-Con, in full Ebenezer Scrooge hair, make-up and costume at an interactive set that promoted the movie. Depp even crashed the end of one of the panels as Scrooge to reveal the first trailer.

How To Rob A Bank

Directed by David Leitch. 

Who’s in it?

Nicholas Hoult, Christian Slater and Zoë Kravitz.

What’s it about? 

Bank robbers are posting their heists on social media, causing police to chase them.

Why watch it? 

The movie begins with the 1990s-style Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer custom logo design variant.

Huan ying lai Long can guan (Once Upon A Time In The Middle East)

Directed by Muye Wen. 

Who’s in it?

Teng Shen, Qiming Jiang and Peter Daniel Adams.

What’s it about? 

One of China's biggest stars, Shen Teng, leads the acclaimed international box office sensation about a chef who transforms a struggling restaurant into a refuge and risks everything to protect his community when war engulfs the city.

Why watch it? 

Official submission of China for the "Best International Feature Film” category of the 99th Academy Awards in 2027.

Homeless

Directed by Jariya Moongwattana.

Who’s in it?

Pairoj “Pok" Pichetmethakul.

What’s it about? 

A documentary on Pairoj “Pok" Pichetmethakul, an artist who decided to leave Bangkok to pursue his dreams in New York for almost 10 years. Until one day, an event occurred that completely changed his artistic process. From dreaming of having his work in a famous gallery, he turned to using the streets as a studio, using homeless people as models and becoming a teacher who instructs people on the meaning of home and life. 

Why watch it?

A journey filled with sacrifices and prices,  humiliation, loss, falls and countless rises to prove himself. It is also a journey that allowed him to re-examine the meaning of "home, hope, art and life” in a way we may never have seen before.

Womb Of The Dead

Directed by  

Who’s in it? 

Inthira Charoenpura, Intach Leorakwong, Boonsong Nakphoo, Pavarit Mongkolpisit, Nutthiya Woha and Wanmani Ponsavan.

What’s it about? 

A young nurse named Phop searches for his older hometown sister who vanished years ago, taking a job at her last-known hospital. He uncovers a terrifying black magic ritual that exploits the bodies of pregnant women to create occult amulets and guman from unborn foetuses for wealthy and influential buyers.

Why watch it?

For the plot twist.

Mahout

Directed by Wattanachai Doonlayakowit.

Who’s in it? 

Pla Komaratat, Eoin O'Brien, Tomoko Oishi, Sawanee Utoomma and Dante Amando Williams.

What’s it about? 

A foreign businessman travels to Surin with his wife and Marvin to handle a family inheritance. After taking part in local ceremonies, he experiences visions that reveal he was a Kuy mahout in a past life.

Why watch it? 

A story of family, faith and a bond that time cannot erase.

Kamen Rider Zeztz: Farewell Mission

Directed by Kazuya Kamihoriuchi.

Who’s in it?

Ryutaro Imai, Yuki Furukawa, Shunta Sono, Maho Horiguchi, Kenta Mishima and Rina Onuki.

What’s it about? 

The story follows a crisis where the National Police Agency is bombed, and Baku Yorozu is branded the terrorist mastermind by the National Public Safety Commission. Commission Chairman Shuma Kumon turns the public completely against Baku and the intelligence agency Code. While society is swept up in a wave of hatred and misinformation, Kensei Odaka and Tetsuya Fujimi refuse to believe Baku is guilty. Odaka hunts for the truth in the shadows, eventually tracing the conspiracy back to the mysterious Kamen Rider Mugen, who wields a terrifying "Daydream" reality-altering power.

Why watch it? 

A Japanese tokusatsu superhero film.