Critical Thinking

John Leguizamo

Based on a true story from 1998, five LatinX and Black teenagers from the toughest underserved ghetto in Miami fight their way into the National Chess Championship under the guidance of their unconventional but inspirational teacher.


The Clapper

Dito Montiel

Eddie Krumble, who works as a paid audience member for infomercials, experiences the whirlwind of overnight fame after a late night talk show host publicizes his frequent infomercial appearances.


A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints

Dito Montiel

A brilliant cast brings to life this coming-of-age drama about a young man (Shia LaBeouf) growing up in Astoria, Queens in the 1980s. As his friends end up dead, addicted or in prison, he comes to believe he has been saved from their fates by various so-called saints.


Son of No One

Dito Montiel

Al Pacino co stars in this movie about a young cop (Channing Tatum of DEAR JOHN, STOP-LOSS) who is assigned to a precinct in the Queens neighborhood where he grew up. To provide for his wife (Katie Holmes of DON’T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK, BATMAN BEGINS) and ailing daughter, he works hard to keep his life on track. But this life is threatened when a dark secret bubbles to the surface. An anonymous source reveals new information about the unsolved murder of two boys and a possible police cover-up, setting off a chain of events that rattles the neighborhood. Also stars Juliette Binoche, Ray Liotta, and Tracy Morgan.


Boulevard

Dito Montiel

Starring Robin Williams in his remarkable final onscreen performance, BOULEVARD follows married but closeted 60 year-old bank employee Nolan (Williams) whose spontaneous turn down an unknown street upends his monotonous life and crumbling marriage. After picking up a young, charismatic hustler, Nolan finds himself on a journey of self-discovery and must confront the secrets he has kept hidden from his wife (Kathy Baker of SAVING MR. BANKS) and himself. Nolan’s dramatic decision to rethink his own identity holds with it the promise of happiness and salvation for both he and his wife in this touching and inspiring film.  From acclaimed director Dito Montiel (A GUIDE TO RECOGNIZING YOUR SAINTS, THE SON OF NO ONE), BOULEVARD shines with an ensemble cast that includes Bob Odenkirk (TV's BETTER CALL SAUL) and Roberto Aguire (STRUCK BY LIGHTNING) in a breakout performance.


Man Down

Dito Montiel

When U.S. Marine Gabriel Drummer (Shia LaBeouf) returns home from his tour in Afghanistan, he finds that the place he once called home is no better than the battlefields where he fought overseas. Accompanied by his best friend Devin Roberts (Jai Courtney), a hard-nosed Marine whose natural instinct is to shoot first and ask questions later, he searches desperately for the whereabouts of his estranged son, Johnathan (Charlie Shotwell), and wife Natalie (Kate Mara). In their search, the two intercept Charles (Clifton Collins Jr.), a man carrying vital information about the whereabouts of Gabriel’s family. As we revisit the past, we are guided through the unraveling of the puzzle of Gabriel's experience, and what will eventually lead us to finding his family. A psychological suspense thriller, "Man Down" also stars Gary Oldman.


Rubble Kings

Shan Nicholson

From 1968 to 1975, gangs ruled New York City. Beyond the idealistic hopes of the civil rights movement lay a unfocused rage. Neither law enforcement nor social agency could end the escalating bloodshed. Peace came only through the most unlikely and courageous of events that would change the world for generations to come by giving birth to hip-hop culture. Rubble Kings chronicles life during this era of gang rule, tells the story of how a few extraordinary, forgotten people did the impossible, and how their actions impacted New York City and the world over.


Empire State

Dito Montiel

After failing to get into the police academy, Chris Potamitis (Liam Hemsworth), settles for a security guard job with the EMPIRE STATE Armored Truck Company. Chris makes the mistake of mentioning the company's lax security to his best friend, Eddie (Michael Angarano), and is soon unwittingly drawn into an elaborate scheme to rob the abundant amounts of cash being stored there - resulting in the largest cash heist in U.S. History. As the stakes continue to rise, Chris and Eddie must outwit James Ransone (Dwayne Johnson), the veteran NYPD Detective that is hot on their trail, as well as the local crime bosses that want to know who pulled a job on their turf, or suffer the consequences.