CREDIT: WONDER WOMAN, DC ENTERTAINMENT INC, ATLAS ENTERTAINMENT, WARNER BROS. PICTURES; OKJA, NETFLIX, PLAN B ENTERTAINMENT; THE DARK TOWER, COLUMBIA PICTURES; SCORE, EPICLEFF MEDIA THEFILMCOLLABORATIVE; THE MUMMY, UNIVERSAL PICTURES, MENASHE, A24; BABY DRIVER, TRISTAR PICTURES, WORKING TITLE FILMS, BIG TALK PRODUCTIONS, MEDIA RIGHTS CAPITAL; A GHOST STORY,A24.

WONDER WOMAN

Director: Patty Jenkins

In theatres June 2

A potential redemption from Marvel’s lackluster Batman v. Superman and Suicide Squad, director Patty Jenkins brings together the story of the amazonian sisters who come in contact with mankind and subsequently learn of their threatened status. Diana, the princess of Themyscira/Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) teams up with american pilot Steve Trevor (Chris Pine) as they go on a quest to aid in the war effort and stop the threat from taking power. A highly-anticipated superhero film featuring a female director and female lead, early critics remain mum on details but elude to the promising comeback for Marvel films.

THE MUMMY

Director: Alex Kurtzman

In theatres June 9

In a new rendition, 2017’s version of The Mummy stars Tom Cruise as the lead role of Nick Morton, a former special forces officer who awakens a dark and dangerous force in the form of a vengeful ancient Egyptian mummy. Sofia Boutella plays the female mummy antagonist, a first time for the film, who seeks revenge in modern day after being cut short of her royal identity during her time. Filled with Tom Cruise’s famous stunt scenes, this action-horror film is set to be an entertaining escape from the everyday regular world.

SCORE: A FILM MUSIC DOCUMENTARY

Director: Matt Schrader

In theatres June 16

A real treat for those interested in how films are made or fans of film music in general, Score: A Film Music Documentary takes an in depth look at the process of creating some of the world’s most iconic film scores. From Indiana Jones’ heroic piece to the universally recognized James Bond melody, this documentary brings the audience to the centre of it all. With interviews from renowned directors, composers, musicians and more including, but not limited to James Cameron (Titanic), John Williams (Jurassic Park), Hans Zimmer (Interstellar), Trent Reznor (Girl with The Dragon Tattoo) and Rachel Portman (The Cider House Rules), the film offers a thorough study and look into the sounds in film that pull at your heart strings or have you sitting on the edge of your seats.

OKJA

Director: Bong Joon-ho

In theatres June 28

Directed by Bong Joon-Ho (Snowpiercer, The Host), this Netflix original film explores the interspecies friendship between 10 year old Mija (Seo-Hyun Ahn) and Okja, a creature under threat by the Mirando Corporation, a multi-national conglomerate headed by the unsettling Lucy Mirando (Tilda Swinton). Set between the mountainous landscapes of South Korea and the concrete jungle of New York City, Okja explores themes of globalization and eco-terrorism all the while bringing focus to the dangers of playing God in today’s profit hungry society.

BABY DRIVER

Director: Edgar Wright

In theatres June 28

Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World) brings a fun, fast paced film to the big screen this summer with the release of Baby Driver. Ansel Elgort (The Fault in Our Stars) stars as Baby, a professional getaway driver who finds himself on one last contract job under villainous kingpin Doc (Kevin Spacey). Fans of Nicolas Winding-Refn’s Drive will find similar concepts within the two films but unlike the 2011 getaway film, Baby Driver offers a more upbeat approach. A childhood accident results in Baby’s reliance of music to physically maneuver him through his everyday life and actions, bringing the soundtrack to the forefront of the film and simultaneously acting as a dialogue to both Baby and the audience.

A GHOST STORY

Director: David Lowery

In theatres July 7

Filmed in a 1.33:1 ratio, writer and director David Lowery tells a story of observation and interaction between M (Rooney Mara, Girl with the Dragon Tattoo), C (Casey Affleck, Manchester by the Sea) and the house they once preoccupied. A freak accident leads to the abrupt death of C wherein he becomes a literal ghost who returns to visit his home and widowed partner. His presence remains despite M’s eventual departure and he is reduced to being a fixture in the home they once shared, becoming the silent spectator and participant to its future inhabitants and their forming memories. Questions of morality and existentialism come into play as the film’s somber music accompanies the still shots of distant landscapes. A far cry from Spider-Man: Homecoming which is set to release on the same day, A Ghost Story may haunt you for days to come.

MENASHE

Director: Joshua Z. Weinstein

In theatres July 28

Menashe invites the audience to experience a breathtaking look into the Orthodox-Hasidic Jewish community of Brooklyn, New York. Set in modern times, a newly widowed Menashe (Menashe Lustig) struggles to prove his capabilities as a father while being faced with losing custody of his only son unless he finds a new wife. Unwilling to remarry or part from his son, Menashe paints an intimate portrait of a man and his attempts to lead a life true to himself, unbound from religious or societal restrictions and expectations. Director Joshua Z. Weinstein’s use of subtle but constant camera movement offers for a realistic and accessible bridge into the close-knit community while strengthening the bond between the film’s characters and the audience.

THE DARK TOWER

Director: Nikolaj Arcel

In theatres August 4

Directed and co-written by Nikolaj Arcel (A Royal Affair), this adaption of Stephen King’s The Dark Tower series stars Idris Elba as Roland Deschain, a solitary gunslinger and Matthew McConaughey, as Walter Padick/The Man in Black. Set in the alternate dimension of mid-world and on a quest to save the world from destruction, the gunsligner with the help of Jake Chambers (Tom Taylor) are tasked with reaching The Dark Tower to prevent catastrophic extinction. Along the way, the dark forces of The Man in Black and other worldly creatures attempt to stop the duo from their course. Showcasing action scenes filled with both magic and guns and a story set in an intricately created alternate universe, The Dark Tower is a must see for Stephen King fans.