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April 9, 2023

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T6 WHATS UP! April 9 - 15, 2023 — but not for a good reason: Ja- cob's father (Thornton) is a ruthless drug kingpin who en- acts fear and violence to control his family and business empire, while his mother (Wright) is caught in a cycle of addiction. Dreaming of an exit from his family's orbit, Jacob finds love with a local girl (Nacon) and the opportunity for a fresh start. The only thing standing in his way is his family. Director: Ben Young. Stars: Hop- per Penn, Billy Bob Thornton, Robin Wright, Emma Booth, Jackie Earle Haley, Brian d'Arcy James, Katelyn Nacon. 2023. 97 mins. Crime. Living In 1950s London, lifelong civil servant Rodney Williams (Nighy) is disillusioned with the routine and bureaucracy that have defined his life. After re- ceiving devastating news about his future, Rodney searches for meaning and has an epiphany. He chooses to make a positive change for the benefit of future generations, casting aside the routine and isolation that have defined his life. Gone are the bowler hat and cane. Instead, Rodney adopts a fedora and em- braces the life he never truly lived. Nominated for Best Actor at the Academy Awards, Nighy stars in this English-language re- make of the Japanese classic "Ikiru" (1952) by acclaimed di- rector Akira Kurosawa. Director: Oliver Hermanus. Stars: Bill Nighy, Aimee Lou Wood, Alex Sharp, Tom Burke, Adrian Rawlins, Zoe Boyle, Lia Wil- liams, Richard Cunningham. 2022. 102 mins. Drama. Infinity Pool Married couple James (Skars- gard) and Em (Coleman) Foster are enjoying a luxurious vaca- tion in the tropical paradise of La Tolqa when tragedy occurs. After witnessing a fatal incident, the pampered couple are ex- posed to a culture of violent jus- tice. When local law enforce- ment and island residents ac- cuse them of being responsible for the events, James and Em must investigate further to prove their innocence without losing themselves to the hedonism and violence that surrounds them. Fighting for their lives, the cou- ple must escape La Tolqa while ensuring that they themselves don't become enamored with the freeing darkness offered by this sinister tropical paradise. Director: Brandon Cronenberg. Stars: Alexander Skarsgard, Mia Goth, Cleopatra Coleman, Jalil Lespert, Amanda Brugel, Thom- as Kretschmann, Jeff Ricketts, John Ralston, Caroline Boulton. 2023. 118 mins. Horror. Devil's Peak Jacob McNeely (Penn) is a young man living in the Appala- chian Mountains, where his family name means something River Ranch Resort 2 x 3 Fayetteville Sr. Ctr. 2 x 2 VIDEO RELEASES CRYPTOGRAM Bill Nighy in "Living" SUDOKU Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9. Solution on page T23 Decrypt the letters in this puzzle to reveal the quote and celebrity who said it Solution on page T23 New Releases for the week of April 9 - 15 945 S. College • Fayetteville • 479-571-2920 Meals on Wheels Volunteer driVers needed! Weekly lunch routes Monday-Friday Please call 571-2920 if you have specific questions about programs or schedule.

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