Here’s our roundup of movie trailers that have hit the web since the last Trailer Tuesday. Watch these sneak peeks of films — mainstream, indie and queer (if we’re lucky) — coming soon (or recently premiered) to theaters or a streaming platform near you.
Mother Mary
This trailer dropped last Thursday alongside a new track sung by its star. Long-buried wounds rise to the surface when iconic pop star Mother Mary (Anne Hathaway) reunites with her estranged best friend and former costume designer Sam Anselm (Michaela Coel) on the eve of her comeback performance in David Lowery’s new film. The A24 release also features original music by Jack Antonoff, FKA Twigs and Charli XCX. In theaters April 24.
Long Time Listener
When a bisexual true-crime podcaster becomes the target of a mysterious “long time listener,” fame quickly turns deadly. Pulled into a web of secrets that grow darker by the minute, she faces long-buried truths that blur the line between storyteller and victim … and raises one terrifying question: Who’s really in control of the story?
The film debuted on April 2 on AMC’s ALLBLK Network. The crime thriller marks the directorial debut of Danielle Nicolet (The Flash) and stars Meagan Holder (Monarch), Lyriq Bent (She’s Gotta Have it), Cleo Berry, Lisha Wheeler and Nicolet.
The Breadwinner
The Breadwinner stars comedian Nate Bargatze as salesman Nate Wilcox and Mandy Moore as his wife, Katie. Katie is the ultimate mom – she manages their comically chaotic household with equal parts efficiency and love, and everything runs perfectly. But when Katie’s household invention leads to a once-in-a-lifetime deal on Shark Tank and takes her on a prolonged business trip, Nate has to figure out how to keep the house from (literally) falling apart. He and his kids soon learn that while he may not do it like mom, he can figure out how to do it his way. Directed by Eric Appel. In theaters May 29.
The Furious
After the daughter of Wang Wei (Xie Miao) is kidnapped by a criminal network and he receives no help from the corrupt police, Wei sets out on a rampage to find her himself. His only ally is Navin (Joe Taslim) – a journalist whose wife has mysteriously disappeared. Fueled by vengeance, the unlikely duo ruthlessly fights against the kidnappers in this martial arts showdown. In theaters May 29.
Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror
This new documentary is a ride through the tale of the cultural juggernaut that is The Rocky Horror Picture Show. From its origins as a London fringe theater play, the documentary tracks its meteoric rise, fall and resurrection to become the biggest cult film of all time. With access to its creator Richard O’Brien and other major players such as Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon and Lou Adler, the documentary explores what makes the play and film so singular: Its groundbreaking and transgressive themes, iconic performances and epic songs that took over popular culture. The cult phenomenon that sprung around it is unparalleled, and created not only the midnight screenings which continue to this day, but also a safe haven for those who ever felt different or marginalized – with particular significance for the queer community.
In select theaters April 24.
–Rich Lopez