The Chronicles of Riddick (2004)
While trying to elude a bounty hunter, Riddick runs afoul of Lord Marshal (Colm Feore) and his Necromongers, a deadly religious cult that slaughters anyone who refuses to convert to their faith. Commander Vaako (Karl Urban) and his wife, Dame Vaako (Thandiwe Newton), correctly guess that the Lord Marshal is afraid of Riddick because of a prophecy. And if they can manipulate Riddick into weakening the Lord Marshal for them, then the entire Necromonger empire may be theirs for the taking.
Drive-Away Dolls (2024)
After Jamie is kicked out of her place by her girlfriend, she convinces Marian to take her along on a road trip to Tallahassee, Florida. Due to a mix-up, the women take the wrong rental car, which has a package that some powerful criminals want back. Jamie and Marian are far too wrapped up in their own personal issues to initially realize what’s in the trunk of their rental car. But once they discover it, trouble is going to come knocking when the criminals catch up with them.
The Great New Wonderful (2005)
In a series of vignettes, ordinary New Yorkers including Emme (Maggie Gyllenhaal), Sandie (Jim Gaffigan), Allison (Judy Greer), David (Tom McCarthy), and more attempt to find some sense of normalcy while chasing their ambitions or reluctantly facing their personal demons. Not everyone finds the answers or closure they’re seeking, but there is something life-affirming about seeing the people of the city making their way forward after shared tragedy unites them.
