Música – April 4, 2024
Rudy Mancuso, a charming yet aimless young street performer hailing from Newark’s Ironbound neighborhood, possesses a distinct perspective on the world. Afflicted with synesthesia, a rare condition, he interprets everyday sounds – from car honks to water droplets to slamming doors – as intricate rhythms. Struggling to quiet the constant music in his mind proves to be a daunting task.
When Rudy isn’t attending college classes or captivating commuters with puppet shows in the tight-knit Brazilian community of Ironbound, he grapples with convincing his girlfriend, Haley (played by Francesca Reale), that he’ll eventually find his way. Living with his mother, Maria (portrayed by his real-life mother, Maria Mancuso), Rudy faces pressure to leave Haley and settle down with a local Brazilian girl. Seeking guidance on life and love, he turns to his best friend, Anwar (portrayed by comedian J.B. Smoove), a food truck operator whose cultural identity shifts depending on his truck’s parking spot.
Chaos ensues when Rudy is knocked unconscious by a flying frozen fish, leading to an encounter with Isabella (played by Camila Mendes), a captivating Brazilian woman working at the local fish market. Isabella may comprehend Rudy in ways no one else can, sparking a love triangle that challenges his cultural roots, relationships, and the melodies echoing in his head.
Música, an unconventional romantic comedy pulsating with its own infectious rhythm, stars online sensation Rudy Mancuso, who draws inspiration from his personal journey and serves as the film’s director, co-writer, composer, and choreographer.
Directed by Rudy Mancuso (“Tempo,” “Stories From Our Future”) from a script by Mancuso and Dan Lagana (“American Vandal,” “The Babysitter: Killer Queen”), the film features a talented ensemble cast including Francesca Reale (“Stranger Things,” “Haters Back Off!”), Camila Mendes (“Riverdale,” “Palm Springs”), J.B. Smoove (“Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Spider-Man: Far From Home”), and Rudy Mancuso (“Rim of the World,” “The Flash”). McG (“Supernatural,” “Chuck”) and Mary Viola (“The Babysitter,” “Love Hard”) produce the film, with Camila Mendes, Bruce Wayne Gillies, Dan Lagana, and Steven Bello (“The DUFF,” “Holidate”) serving as executive producers.
Shane Hurlbut (“Terminator Salvation,” “Act of Valor”) serves as the director of photography, while Patrick Sullivan (“Gerald’s Game,” “Love Hard”) takes charge as the production designer. Costume design is helmed by Tere Duncan (“The Walking Dead,” “City Island”), and Melissa Kent (“The Age of Adaline,” “The Dirt”) handles editing duties. Bruce Wayne Gillies (“Kate,” “The Disaster Artist”) oversees unit production management, with Jamie Rise as the executive music producer and Marivaldo Dos Santos as the rhythm supervisor.
How to Date Billy Walsh – April 5, 2024
Since childhood, teenagers Amelia (Charithra Chandran) and Archie (Sebastian Croft) have shared a deep bond as best friends. Archie, always by Amelia’s side, has fought her battles and chuckled at her jokes, all while harboring a lifelong affection for her in secret. Just as he summons the courage to confess his feelings, Amelia becomes smitten with Billy Walsh (Tanner Buchanan), the charming new American transfer student. Heartbroken, Archie endeavors to keep Amelia and Billy apart, but his efforts inadvertently draw them closer, jeopardizing his friendship with Amelia in the process.
Fallout – April 11, 2024
Adapted from one of the most iconic video game franchises, Fallout delves into a world divided between the privileged and the destitute, set in a post-apocalyptic landscape where resources are scarce. Two centuries after the cataclysmic event, inhabitants of lavish fallout shelters are compelled to re-enter the irradiated wasteland abandoned by their forebears. Their return unveils a bizarre, intricately crafted, and perilously violent universe, brimming with surprises beyond their wildest imagination.
Firefly – April 30, 2024
Under the direction of Zig Madamba Dulay and featuring Alessandra De Rossi, Euwenn Mikael Aleta, Dingdong Dantes, and Miguel Tanfelix, Firefly tells the tale of a young child inspired by bedtime stories spun by his mother. Fueled by imagination, he embarks on a quest to discover the mythical island of fireflies.
