Just six screenings this month, but which will be movie of the month?
The Mule – Clint Eastwood returns to acting with only his second appearance in a decade. Inspired by true events, the film is a little lightweight and whimsical but is enjoyable none the less. 
Alita: Battle Angel – James Cameron’s long promised Manga project finally makes it to the screen in the hands of director Robert Rodriguez. Rosa Salazar shines through the CG to give a fantastic performance at the heart of the movie. Flawed, but tremendous fun.
Happy Death Day 2U – Two years ago Happy Death Day combined the ideas of Groundhog Day with a slasher movie. A large part of the success was the charisma of Jessica Rothe in the lead role. She is back for a sequel that is more comedy than horror. The filmmakers have the sense to come up with a new idea rather than rehashing the first film, it isn’t as good as the first film but still a fun watch. 
A Private War – The true story of war correspondent Marie Colvin. Powerful and often harrowing. Rosamund Pike is sensational in the lead and was criminally overlooked at the Oscars. 
Wild at Heart – David Lynch’s bonkers take on a the American Road Movie hasn’t lost any of its power in the nearly thirty years since its original release. 
Burning – Wonderfully ambiguous that keeps you guessing until the end and ultimately asks a lot more questions than it answers. 
As always I have only included new releases in completion for movie of the month making Wild At Heart ineligible. That leaves two contenders; Alita: Battle Angel was so much fun it came really close, but my movie of the month, is the one I can’t stop thinking about: Burning.
