Avatar: Fire and Ash - James Cameron

Legendary filmmaker James Cameron returns to the breathtaking world of Pandora with “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” the immersive third chapter of Marine turned Na’vi leader Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), Na’vi warrior Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña), and the Sully family. Living amongst the Metkayina Clan in the picturesque reefs of Pandora, but still reeling from the death of a family member at the hands of the RDA, the Sullys set out to protect another loved one from harm. Aided by the peaceful Tlalim Clan, also known as the Wind Traders who sail the skies, the Sullys’ journey is cut short when they’re attacked by members of the Mangkwan Clan, a.k.a. the Ash People, who blame Eywa for the devastation of their home by a volcano. Directed by James Cameron and also starring Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Oona Chaplin, Cliff Curtis, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Edie Falco, David Thewlis, Jemaine Clement, Giovanni Ribisi, Britain Dalton, Jamie Flatters, Trinity Jo-Li Bliss, Jack Champion, Brendan Cowell, Bailey Bass, Filip Geljo, Duane Evans, Jr., and Kate Winslet, “Avatar: Fire and Ash” has a screenplay by James Cameron &; Rick Jaffa &; Amanda Silver, and a story by James Cameron &; Rick Jaffa &; Amanda Silver &; Josh Friedman &; Shane Salerno. Warning: Some flashing-lights scenes in this film may affect photosensitive viewers.

The Passion of the Christ - Mel Gibson

A depiction of the last twelve hours in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, on the day of his crucifixion in Jerusalem. The story opens in the Garden of Olives where Jesus has gone to pray after the Last Supper. Betrayed by Judas Iscariot, the controversial Jesus--who has performed 'miracles' and has publicly announced that he is 'the Son of God'--is arrested and taken back within the city walls of Jerusalem. There, the leaders of the Pharisees confront him with accusations of blasphemy; subsequently, his trial results with the leaders condemning him to his death. Jesus is brought before Pontius Pilate, the prefect of the Roman province of Judaea, for his sentencing. Pilate listens to the accusations leveled at Jesus by the Pharisees. Realizing that his own decision will cause him to become embroiled in a political conflict, Pilate defers to King Herod in deciding the matter of how to persecute Jesus. However, Herod returns Jesus to Pilate who, in turn, gives the crowd a choice between which prisoner they would rather to see set free--Jesus, or Barrabas. The crowd chooses to have Barrabas set free. Thus, Jesus is handed over to the Roman soldiers and is brutally flagellated. Bloody and unrecognizable, he is brought back before Pilate who, once again, presents him to the thirsty crowd--assuming they will see that Jesus has been punished enough. The crowd, however, is not satisfied. Thus, Pilate washes his hands of the entire dilemma, ordering his men to do as the crowd wishes. Whipped and weakened, Jesus is presented with the cross and is ordered to carry it through the streets of Jerusalem, all the way up to Golgotha. There, more corporal cruelty takes place as Jesus is nailed to the cross--suffering, he hangs there, left to die. Initially, in his dazed suffering, Jesus is alarmed that he has been abandoned by God his father. He then beseeches God. At the moment of his death, nature itself over-turns.