Ocean With David Attenborough documentary debuts on National Geographic and streams on Disney+ and Hulu on World Oceans Day
Presented by Sir David Attenborough, Ocean With David Attenborough is a documentary special on the importance of the world’s oceans and the story of how we can, and must, restore the glory of Earth’s vast, interconnected waters.
Directed by Toby Nowlan, Ocean With David Attenborough will be released theatrically in select territories outside the U.S. on May 8, 2025, coinciding with Attenborough’s 99th birthday. The film will premiere on National Geographic on Saturday, June 7, at 9/8c and be available to stream globally the next day, World Oceans Day, on Disney+ and Hulu.
Through compelling firsthand accounts and stunning, immersive cinematography, Ocean With David Attenborough tells the untold story of the importance and health of our ocean. Through spectacular undersea sequences and a reflection on Attenborough’s own lifetime of exploration and discovery, the film demonstrates the vital role the ocean plays in defending against climate disaster and sustaining all life on Earth. The documentary special zeroes in on the human actions leading to the oceans’ collapse and the effects of destructive fishing techniques, such as dredging and bottom trawling, on entire marine ecosystems, coastal communities, and the global climate. Breathtaking footage also exhibits the oceans’ incredible resilience and remarkable ability to recover when protected, showcasing the marine protection solutions already at hand and the action we must take to restore the abundance and vitality of the ocean and secure a healthier future for us all.
Attenborough said, “My lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery. Over the last hundred years, scientists and explorers have revealed remarkable new species, epic migrations and dazzling, complex ecosystems beyond anything I could have imagined as a young man. In this film, we share those wonderful discoveries, uncover why our ocean is in such poor health, and, perhaps most importantly, show how it can bounce back to life.”
Watch the official trailer for Ocean With David Attenborough
Tailiah Breon’s romantic comedy The Final Play sets release date of May 27th
The romantic comedy film The Final Play directed by Tailiah Breon (LUST, Line Sisters, Kirk Franklin’s The Night Before Christmas) will be released on digital and on demand on May 27th, 2025 by Cineverse.
Starring in the movie are Jeremy Pargo, Hazel Renee (A Mother’s Intuition, Power & Money), Navv Greene (Coming 2 America, Dirty South House Arrest), Jerod Hayes (Project Blue Book, The Village), Vannesa D. Fant (Venus Effect, Rhonda Mitchell M.D.), Aaron Goldenberg (The Righteous Gemstones, Gross Pointe Garden Society), and Joe Johnson.
The Final Play tells the heartfelt and comedic story of professional basketball player Breylon McNeil, played by real-life professional basketball player Jeremy Pargo who also co-wrote and executive produced the film. The Final Play – inspired by Pargo’s own life experiences – takes the audience on a powerful journey of resilience, love, and self-discovery. Recently retired Breylon embarks on a quest to rebuild his life. While confronting unresolved fears and the sacrifices of life beyond the court, he learns that winning in the game of love means embracing vulnerability and making the ultimate ‘final play.’ The Final Play offers an authentic portrayal of Black men, Black women, and the ways they come together and break apart, delivering a story that is both inspiring and deeply relatable.
Watch the official trailer
Film at Lincoln Center to present “Monica Vitti: La Modernista” retrospective celebrating Italian actress
Film at Lincoln Center and Cinecittà announced “Monica Vitti: La Modernista,” a 14-film series special-spanning tribute to the Italian actress, presented at FLC from June 6 through June 19.
Born in Rome in 1931, Monica Vitti endured an impoverished childhood and a troubled domestic life, which led her to seek out acting as a way to escape her strict household. She graduated from Rome’s National Academy of Dramatic Art in 1953 and began her film career in 1954, leading to more than 30 years in front of the camera. Over the course of her prolific career, Monica Vitti received some of European cinema’s most prestigious recognition. She won five David di Donatello Awards for Best Actress, three Nastro d’Argento awards, and eight Globi d’Oro (Italian Golden Globe), including honors for Best Actress, Most Promising Actress, and two Lifetime Achievement Awards. Her international acclaim included the Silver Bear for Best Actress at the Berlin International Film Festival for Flirt, the Concha de Plata for Best Actress at the San Sebastián Film Festival for The Girl with the Pistol, and the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Film Festival in 1995. In 1961, she also received a BAFTA nomination for her unforgettable performance in L’avventura. She made 55 films in 35 years, leaving a legacy that today is honored not only in Italy, but throughout the entire world of cinema.
Films & Descriptions
All films will screen at the Walter Reade Theater (165 W. 65th Street).
L’avventura
Michelangelo Antonioni, 1960, Italy/France, 143m
Italian with English subtitles
La notte
Michelangelo Antonioni, 1961, Italy, 122m
Italian with English subtitles
L’eclisse
Michelangelo Antonioni, 1962, Italy/France, 126m
Italian with English subtitles
4K Restoration
Red Desert
Michelangelo Antonioni, 1964, Italy/France, 120m
Italian with English subtitles
World Premiere of 4K Restoration
I Married You for Fun
Luciano Salce, 1969, Italy, 100m
Italian with English subtitles
World Premiere of 4K Restoration
The Girl with a Pistol
Mario Monicelli, 1968, Italy, 102m
English and Italian with English subtitles
Help Me My Love
Alberto Sordi, 1969, Italy, 35mm, 124m
Italian with English subtitles
Jealousy, Italian Style
Ettore Scola, 1970, Italy/Spain, 35mm, 99m
Italian with English subtitles
4K Restoration
La supertestimone
Franco Giraldi, 1971, Italy, 104m
Italian with English subtitles
Stardust
Alberto Sordi, 1973, Italy, 35mm, 142m
Italian with English subtitles
4K Restoration
Teresa the Thief
Carlo Di Palma, 1973, Italy, 125m
Italian with English subtitles
The Phantom of Liberty
Luis Buñuel, 1974, France/Italy, 104m
French with English subtitles
Mystery of Oberwald
Michelangelo Antonioni, 1980, Italy/Germany, 129m
Italian and German with English subtitles
World Premiere of 4K Restoration
I Know That You Know That I Know
Alberto Sordi, 1982, Italy, 118m
Italian with English subtitles
Comedy film ‘Bad Shabbos’ starring Kyra Sedgwick and Method Man in theaters on May 30
An engaged interfaith couple are about to have their parents meet for the first time over a Shabbat dinner when an accidental death gets in the way in the comedy film Bad Shabbos starring Jon Bass, Meghan Leathers, Kyra Sedgwick and Cliff “Method Man” Smith.
Directed by Daniel Robbins, Bad Shabbos world premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival where it won the Audience Award, and it opens on May 30 in cinemas (see partial list below)
In the film, when two couples, Abby and Benjamin, and David and recently-converted-to-Judaism Meg, return home for Shabbat dinner, an unexpected shadow looms over their night — an accidental death (or is it murder?) threatens to unravel the whole evening. Over the course of one night during this anything-but-typical New York City shabbos, their family get-together takes a turn for the worse…
Watch the trailer for Bad Shabbos.
Theaters
Landmark Opera Plaza Cinema, San Francisco
Rialto Cinemas Elmwood, Berkeley
Rafael Film Center, San Rafael
Rialto Cinemas, Sebastopol
Jane Austen Wrecked My Life opens in Bay Area theaters on May 23
The French romantic comedy film Jane Austen Wrecked My Life (Jane Austen a gâché ma vie) directed by Laura Piani will open in Bay Area theaters (see list of theaters below) on May 23, 2025.
Starring in the movie are starring Camille Rutherford, Pablo Pauly, Charlie Anson, Annabelle Lengronne, and Liz Crowther.
The synopsis reads: Agathe (Camille Rutherford) is a hopelessly clumsy yet charming young woman, who works in the legendary Shakespeare & Co. bookshop in Paris. While she dreams of being a successful writer and of experiencing love akin to a Jane Austen novel, she finds herself desperately single and plagued by writer’s block. When Agathe’s best friend (Pablo Pauly) gets her invited to the Jane Austen Writers’ Residency in England, she finally has her Jane Austen moment…and is caught in a very unexpected romantic triangle. Agathe must let go of her insecurities to decide what she really wants for herself, and to achieve her romantic and professional dreams.
Watch the official trailer for Jane Austen Wrecked My Life.
Bay Area Theater Listing
Opens May 23
AMC Metreon 16, San Francisco
Rialto Cinemas Elmwood, Berkeley
Rafael Film Center, San Rafael
Cinemark Century Redwood Downtown, Redwood City
Opens May 30
Tower Theatre, Sacramento
AMC Mercado 20, Santa Clara
Cinemark Century Downtown, Pleasant Hill
Rialto Cinemas Sebastopol, Sebastopol
Regal Edwards Fairfield, Fairfield
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