The beautiful May weather is here, bringing sunshine, blooming flowers, and the perfect opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors. This month, there is a fresh batch of home video releases being added to our collection, perfect for those cozy evenings after a day in the sun or for getting caught up on acclaimed films you might have missed. So, whether you're looking to relax, find your next movie night pick before the summer rush, or discover something new, swing by the library and check out what's hitting our shelves this May!
The Brutalist (May 13)
László Tóth (Oscar winner Adrien Brody), a Hungarian-Jewish architect and Holocaust survivor who immigrated to the United States in the late 1940s struggles to start over and reunite with his family. He eventually finds a complex and challenging opportunity when a wealthy industrialist commissions him to design a major architectural project, forcing him to confront the compromises between artistic vision and the realities of post-war America.
Captain America: Brave New World (May 13)
As the new Captain America, Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) is called to meet with U.S. President Thaddeus Ross. This leads him directly into an international incident tied to a nefarious global plot. Sam must race against time to expose the true mastermind behind the events before their actions turn the world upside down and leave everyone seeing red.
Black Bag (May 13)
Michael Fassbender stars as legendary British intelligence agent George Woodhouse, who must investigate a critical leak within his organization. The situation becomes personal and dangerous when his wife, portrayed by Cate Blanchett, also a skilled agent, is suspected of being the source, forcing George to choose between his loyalty to his marriage and his duty to his country.
Mickey 17 (May 13)
Robert Pattinson stars as an "Expendable," a disposable crew member on a human expedition sent to colonize an ice planet. When an Expendable dies, a new body is regenerated with their memories largely intact. The film follows Mickey 17 as he navigates perilous missions and the existential implications of his repeated demises and reprinting.
Presence (May 20)
A family moves into a new house, unaware they are being observed by a supernatural presence. This entity witnesses the family's internal conflicts and secrets, particularly the daughter's grief and the son's troubling behavior. The film unfolds from the presence's unique point of view as it becomes intertwined with the family's lives, ultimately revealing its surprising identity and purpose related to a past tragedy.
The Alto Knights (May 27)
Two notorious New York City crime bosses, once friends, become bitter rivals vying for control of the city. Robert De Niro takes on the unique challenge of portraying both of these powerful figures, Frank Costello and Vito Genovese, as their escalating feud threatens to ignite a mob war
A complete list of this month’s movie and TV releases can be found here.