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This article was last updated in 2022 but, with the US Open upon us, we're giving it another swing. Tennis is a sport of personal intensity and triumph. Granted, there are ways to play tennis in teams, from doubles to Billie Jean King's long-standing dream of making World Team Tennis one of our major sports. But at its core, tennis is about individuals, which is why it lends itself surprisingly well to the movies.

These might be the dog days of August but our tails are wagging at all the fun stuff to do this weekend. So let's get to it, shall we? (As always, be sure to double check event and venue websites for any last-minute changes in health guidelines or other details.) Meanwhile, if you'd like to have this Weekender lineup delivered to your inbox every Thursday morning for free, just sign up at www.mercurynews.com/newsletters or w.eastbaytimes.com/newsletters .

An awe-struck stranger has recognized Matthew (Théodore Pellerin) from the celebrity's Instagram posts, and wants some advice on how to follow in his footsteps. "You inspire me to be myself," he gushes. But sandwiched between the awkward flattery is an embarrassing admission: He has no idea what Matthew "does," exactly. In fact, he wonders - eagerly,

EXCLUSIVE: Deadline can reveal the trailer for Giulio Bertelli's directorial feature debut , co-starring Italian judo athlete and Olympic Gold medallist Alice Bellandi, ahead of its premiere in the upcoming 40th edition of Venice parallel section Critics' Week. Set against the fictional Olympic Games of Ludoj 2024, the film follows three female athletes as they prepare and then compete in rifle shooting, fencing and judo.

The setting of Honey Don't! is Bakersfield, California, where private investigator Honey navigates a world of eccentrics and mysterious deaths, starting with a suspicious vehicular fatality.

Michael Madsen's final posthumous role offers a nostalgic glimpse of a small-town theater's last days, echoing the bittersweet memories of cinema's past.

To Kill a Wolf, directed by Kelsey Taylor, is a deconstruction of 'Little Red Riding Hood' that omits traditional elements and focuses on deeper themes rather than horror or supernatural elements.

The independent cinema, known for showing a wide-ranging selection of cult films, has put in a bid to take over and reopen the Stratford Picturehouse.

Nicole Kidman is a versatile actor known for her roles in various genres. Critics have rated her highest movies, including "Paddington" and "Flirting," quite highly.

Day-Lewis stumbles with the role of Guido in the adaptation of Fellini's 8, struggling to find the lightness needed to match the dazzling female cast.

The film 'JAR' is a surreal, genre-bending dark comedy created by 71 San Francisco teens as part of director Joe Talbot's summer film camp 48 Hills, 24 Frames.

Sydney Sweeney’s new movie, 'Americana,' is part of the Popcorn Frights Film Festival, showcasing a mix of 74 movies from 20 countries this weekend.

Linda, a therapist in If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, faces her daughter's mysterious illness and a collapsing apartment while dealing with her own deteriorating sanity.

During the closing night of the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival in 2021, Ferrer asked himself, "Why don't I have a film here?" The answer was always the same: "It was because I hadn't made up my mind to do it. The only obstacle was me."

John Wilson, a filmmaker, opened Low Cinema, a small theater in Queens, with a focus on showing familiar Hollywood films, starting with a double feature of 'Two Weeks Notice' and a 1903 short.

Alicia Silverstone's portrayal of Cher Horowitz turned the character into an iconic figure, representing the well-meaning yet fashion-forward 'Queen Bee' of Beverly Hills high school culture.

Denny's has served as the backdrop for some of the most iconic on-screen moments in cinematic history, including scenes in "Pulp Fiction" and "Mulholland Drive."

"Musk was an early investor in OpenAI before launching his rival company, xAI, and is a minor character in the movie, serving as comic relief."

The next installment in the Avatar franchise, titled Avatar: Fire and Ash, is set to release on December 19, 2025, after numerous delays since 2015.

Holmes is writing, directing, and starring in Happy Hours, a film series following two people navigating their relationship within the challenges of careers and family responsibilities.