Mary Queen of Scots
In 1561, Mary Stuart, widow of the King of France, returns to Scotland, reclaims her rightful throne and menaces the future of Queen Elizabeth I as ruler of England, because she has a legitimate claim to the English throne. Betrayals, rebellions, conspiracies and their own life choices imperil both Queens. They experience the bitter cost of power, until their tragic fate is finally fulfilled.
Director: Josie Rourke
Stars: Brendan Coyle David Tennant Gemma Chan Guy Pearce Ismael Cruz Córdova Jack Lowden Joe Alwyn Margot Robbie Martin Compston Saoirse Ronan
Mary and Martha
Wealthy American housewife Mary Morgan takes her bullied son George out of school for home education,including a trip to Southern Africa. Whilst in Mozambique George is bitten by a mosquito which crawls through a hole in his net and dies of malaria. After his funeral at home Mary feels a compulsion to return to Africa where she meets English woman Martha O'Connell,whose 24 year old son Ben, a teacher with voluntary service overseas,has also died of malaria. Ben gave his net to one of his pupils,believing adults cannot catch malaria. The two women are shocked to see the high death rate caused by the disease and,whilst Martha stays in Africa as a voluntary helper,Mary petitions the American government to change things. Martha turns up at Mary's house unannounced and,helped by Mary's ex-diplomat father,they address a senate committee on health spending,persuading them to do more to combat malaria. They meet with some success though a coda states that much more can be done.
Director: Phillip Noyce
Stars: Adam Neill Brenda Blethyn Frank Grillo Hilary Swank James Woods Sam Claflin Stephen Jennings
Maria Full of Grace
A pregnant Colombian teenager becomes a drug mule to make some desperately needed money for her family.
Director: Joshua Marston
Stars: Catalina Sandino Moreno Charles Albert Patiño Evangelina Morales Guilied Lopez Johanna Andrea Mora John Álex Toro Rodrigo Sánchez Borhorquez Virgina Ariza Wilson Guerrero Yenny Paola Vega
The Manchurian Candidate
Near the end of the Korean War, a platoon of U.S. soldiers is captured by communists and brainwashed. Following the war, the platoon is returned home, and Sergeant Raymond Shaw is lauded as a hero by the rest of his platoon. However, the platoon commander, Captain Bennett Marco, finds himself plagued by strange nightmares and soon races to uncover a terrible plot.
Director: John Frankenheimer
Stars: Angela Lansbury Frank Sinatra Henry Silva James Edwards James Gregory Janet Leigh John McGiver Khigh Dhiegh Laurence Harvey Leslie Parrish
Madison
In 1971, air-conditioner repairman and boat enthusiast Jim McCormick entertains his desire to 'go down' as a legend in the record books when the Gold Cup hydroplane boat race improbably comes to his small town of Madison, Indiana. Immediately, Jim seizes his opportunity to enter the contest. With a motley crew of fellow mechanics and friends at his side, Jim fixes up his old boat and brings hope to the blighted industrial city. Written by Sujit R. Varma
Director: William Bindley
Stars: Brent Briscoe Bruce Dern Chelcie Ross Jake Lloyd Jim Caviezel Mark Fauser Mary McCormack Matt Letscher Paul Dooley Reed Diamond
The Lucky Ones
The story revolves around three soldiers — Colee, T.K. and Cheaver — who return from the Iraq War after suffering injuries and learn that life has moved on without them. They end up on an unexpected road trip across the U.S.
Director: Neil Burger
Stars: Arden Myrin Coburn Goss Howard Platt John Heard Kerry Bishé Mark L. Young Michael Peña Molly Hagan Rachel McAdams Tim Robbins