Explore a diverse spectrum of tales in upcoming films, from the thrilling espionage of Argylle starring Bryce Dallas Howard to the macabre romance of Lisa Frankenstein by Diablo Cody. Marvel at the suspenseful origins of Madame Web and join the heartfelt journey of What About Love.
Lisa Frankenstein
9 February 2024
In a tale crafted by acclaimed writer Diablo Cody, unfolds a unique coming-of-age love story. It revolves around a misunderstood teenager and her high school crush, who, quite unusually, happens to be a handsome corpse. Through a series of playfully macabre events, he is brought back to life, leading the pair on a journey filled with both love and horror. Together, they set off on a murderous quest in pursuit of love, happiness and the retrieval of a few missing body parts, creating a darkly whimsical narrative.
Argylle
2 February 2024
Bryce Dallas Howard, plays Elly Conway – a secluded writer famous for her thrilling espionage novels. Her ideal happiness revolves around quiet nights with her computer and her beloved feline companion, Alfie. However, tranquillity shatters when the intricate plots of Elly’s books, centred on the exploits of spy Argylle in dismantling a global espionage syndicate, strangely echo the clandestine manoeuvres of an actual spy organisation. Forced out of her domestic haven, Elly, accompanied by Aiden (Sam Rockwell), a spy with a cat allergy, embarks on a frantic global pursuit.
Madame Web
14 February 2024
In Madame Web, the standalone tale delves into the enigmatic origins of one of Marvel’s intriguing heroines. This suspenseful thriller features Dakota Johnson portraying Cassandra Webb, a Manhattan paramedic possibly endowed with clairvoyance. As she grapples with startling truths from her past, Cassandra forms bonds with three young women whose destinies hold immense power – if they manage to endure the perilous challenges of the present.
What About Love
14 February 2024
During a summer in Europe, two individuals cautiously approaching love collaborate on creating a film exploring people’s perspectives on love. As Tanner and Christian delve into their project, they come to the realisation that they are, in fact, capturing their own unfolding love story. Unaware of the profound impact it will have, their film ends up becoming a lifeline for Christian after tragedy befalls them both, unexpectedly becoming a source of salvation.
Exquisite Taste Volume 42
