It’s the weekend – finally! Time to kick back, relax, order some take-out and watch a movie or two. Here’s a the short list of trending films. From cute family flicks to docudramas to action thrillers – this list has it all. Settle in and enjoy!

Deadly Illusions (2021) is a mind-bending thriller starring Kristen Davis, Dermot Mulruney and Greer Grammer. Davis plays Mary, successful writer about to begin a new project when she decides to hire a new nanny to help her manage the family as she works. Soon, the line between fiction and reality becomes blurred as Mary has a series of dreams that turn out to have real life consequences. This flick is sure to keep you guessing until the end!

Yes Day (2021) is a family friendly flick based on Amy Krause Rosenthal’s children’s book of the same name. When strict parents, Allison (Jennifer Garner) and Carlos ( Edgar Rameriz), are challenged to give their family a day of kid-fueled adventure and fun. Reluctantly they agree and what ensues is a day of chaos that teeters on the verge of disaster. Full of laughs and heart-warming connection, Yes Day, is a wonderful pick for family movie night.

Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal (2021) takes a brand new approach to documentary film making that takes this story seamlessly from a succession of headlines to an intriguing feature film. Matthew Modine fills the role of Rick Singer, the college recruiter at the center of this scandal. Through reenacting wire tap phone conversation, the whole infuriating crooked deal unravels and a deeply broken system is exposed. This is a brilliantly crafted film that answers all the questions about the scandal that unfolded in 2019.

A Call to Spy (2019) is a beautiful tale honouring the sacrifice and dedication of ‘lady spies’ during World War II. Based on a true story, this film tells the story of two unlikely recruits in Winston Churchill’s new spy agency, Special Operations Executive. Virgina Hall (Sarah Megan Thomas) and Noor Inayat Khan (Radhika Apte) work to undermine the Nazi regime in occupied France. A previously untold story of bravery, friendship and strength, A Call to Spy is a intriguing and uplifting – a perfect weekend watch, to be sure.

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