The film begins with a view of a computer screen. The person in control of the computer screen is unknown, but it is evident that the mysterious viewer is accessing confidential footage from an event in 2019. As the video playback begins, viewers also get to watch...
A hurricane is ravaging Louisiana with wild storms, rain, and flooding. People within the community are advised to leave the area as best as possible; however, we soon see firsthand that escaping or trying to stay dry and remain safe is not easy. We witness a...
When a documentary filmmaker discovers he's not alone in his rented house, he decides to film and interview his findings. Sharing the house with the filmmaker is an adorable little shell named Marcel. He has a cute, shy personality and wears shoes. Marcel...
Quicksand begins with a panicked man fearfully running around a forest armed with a shotgun. Joining him is another mysterious man, perhaps his partner in crime. The two have been attempting to steal snake skins worth a significant amount of money, more valuable than...
Welcome to Rentertainment, one of the last remaining video stores on the Gold Coast, Australia. When the store gets held up yet again, the owner, Gary (Stuart Lumsden), decides enough is enough and installs hard-wired security cameras connected to a hard drive. Gary...
John Hawkins (Allan Hawco) is the Police Chief in a small town known as Lone Crow. Only days from retirement and planning to move into the city, John must tackle one last case when a family picnicking near a lake discovers a mutilated body. John is instantly called to...
Sarah (Sarah Snook) is a single mother to her only daughter, Mia (Lily LaTorre). During the day, Sarah works as a doctor in the field of fertility and will often drop off and collect Mia from school. At this time, Sarah is dealing with losing her father, whose...
On May 2nd, 1946, during a wild storm, we see a family fast asleep in their home. Mysteriously, the father of the house goes outside and lifts an opening in the ground, only to be taken by something. From this, we jump to Oakland, California, in 1978. Jules and her...
In 2019, Sergeant John Kinley (Jake Gyllenhaal) was leading a special unit of soldiers in Afghanistan who were there to discover ammunition and explosive sites. After a tragic explosion occurs at a routine checkpoint, John is provided with a new Afghan interpreter of...
Maya (Hannah John-Kamen) and Jamie (Douglas Booth) have made an enormous discovery: they're about to become parents. Jamie visits his local shop to buy something to help celebrate the evening, but sadly, for Maya and Jamie, the night, which should have been a...
Halim (Saleh Bakri) and Mina (Lubna Azabal) are a married couple living in Salé, Morocco. They run a local caftan store together, making and selling beautiful handmade garments. Despite being known for their outstanding skills and providing fantastic hand-crafted...
John Moss (James Woods) is a tough cop on a case to hunt down a killer in New York City known as “The Party Crasher”. John conducts a rude interview on national television which is seen by one of the hottest young actors in Hollywood, Nick Lang (Michael J Fox). Nick...
Couple James (Alexander Skarsgård) and Em (Cleopatra Coleman) are away on what seems to be a perfect holiday on an island resort, away from the world and life troubles. While the two are sharing breakfast, we learn that James came up with the idea of a holiday so he...
A young man named Adam (Tawfeek Barhom) often assists his father in catching fish from a boat. One morning, Adam checks the mail and discovers a surprise waiting for him- a letter confirming his acceptance into Al-Azhar University in Cairo. Many around Adam are either...
Murra (Shantae Barnes-Cowan) is a young Indigenous teenager. Home life for Murra could be far better. After an altercation occurs at home, Murra's mother drives away from all the drama and family conflict. Thankfully, Murra's uncle, Ian (Mark Coles Smith), is also a...
In 1960, South America, Mr. Polsky (David Hayman) is a Holocaust survivor who enjoys spending his days being grumpy and harsh to those who dare to try and interact with him. Polsky lives an independent life, keeping busy reading the daily newspaper, playing chess or...
Henry (Mickey Rourke) enjoys spending every waking moment sitting down at his local bar and ordering drinks. The film opens with Henry making some harsh remarks to the barman Eddie (Frank Stallone), leading to a bare-knuckle fistfight in the alley outside the bar with...
The year is 1995, and Dr. Sam Beckett (Scott Bakula) is working on a top-secret task relating to time travel. Sam is under extreme pressure when he receives word that his secret project has completely gone dry with no more funding. With the hope of proving that his...
Grace Caldwell (Suzanne Pleshette) is a young Pennsylvanian woman living with her widowed mother. The two lead an easy life with a positive lifestyle and wealth. Within the community, Grace can easily gain the attention of any man she desires and will often enjoy male...
When he receives word of the passing of his father Luo Changyu, Luo Yusheng (Honglei Sun) returns home to a small village to assist with funeral arrangements and support his mother. Luo has been away for quite some time and is regarded by village members as a...
Guided only by the wind and tide, a small white ship sails the stunning, deep blue sea. As viewers, we are invited to join the family’s journey aboard the ship and share an unforgettable experience with the film’s Director, Lauren-Ann Smith, and her family. This...
When Beth (Lily Sullivan) discovers life-changing personal news, she visits her sister, Ellie (Alyssa Sutherland). Ellie has always been there for Beth and is the one she can count on when every poor choice is made. It doesn't help that Beth considers herself a...
Kyra Elise Gardner is a director and writer who grew up with a famous horror icon. It’s an icon that spawned many films and continues as a TV series. If you haven't guessed, I'm referring to the famous killer doll named Chucky! If you wonder how Kyra grew...
Walkden Entertainment (aka Peter Walkden) had the honour and pleasure of chatting with Kyra Elise Gardner, director and writer of Living with Chucky (2022), which is available on all major Digital platforms, including Apple iTunes / Google Play in Australia & New...
The film begins with a car chase between two people, Russ (Cole Hauser) and Delaine (Jaimie Alexander). When the two cars eventually crash and come to a stop, Russ opens the door of Delaine's vehicle, reassuring her that everything will be ok. From here,...
Ian Swan (Bruce Willis) is a highly skilled bounty hunter. The film opens with Ian successfully capturing a mysterious person on a nearby beach; however, the arrest is short-lived. Ian is soon surrounded by armed men and shot, falling into the water. Cutting to...
When Henry (Arie Verveen) goes for a walk in the woods, he finds his hunting dog dead from some form of blood infection. He, too, becomes infected after interacting with the blood leaking from the dog. After meeting Henry, viewers meet five recent college graduates...
In 1910, Korfovskaya, a stranger is searching for a grave of a man he once knew and had buried. We then go back in time to 1902, and we are introduced to a military explorer named Arsenev (Yuriy Solomin), a Captain travelling with armed men sent by the Russian army....
Mitch Taylor (Gabriel Jarret) is a teenager with a bright engineering future. Fast-tracked to college to help further his skills, Mitch feels out of place and deeply awkward when trying to work with his peers or make new friends. While his college roommate, Chris...
Young Brie (Dakota Beaumont) and young Abby (Tehana Weston) are hanging out and experiencing their first taste of alcohol. Abby somehow stole the alcohol and claims it's meant to make you happier. Fast forwarding to the present day, Brie (Emily Rowbottom) and Abby...
The film begins with three fishermen on a large boat at sea during the night. While drifting at sea, they encounter strange bright lights in the night sky before being attacked and brutally murdered by something strange and mysterious. We next meet Gary (Dominic...
Isla (Sharnee Tones) begins her morning struggling to wake up. Is she trying to wake up from a bad dream, or is she perhaps dealing with a traumatic past? Once awake, Isla attempts to gather herself and prepare her mind for another day. Isla is a professional Sound...
In Brooklyn, two brothers named Mario (Chris Pratt) and Luigi (Charlie Day) have just taken a big step and started their own plumbing business. However, as they venture out to do something new and exciting, they are surrounded by those who doubt their success,...
An ancient forest contains many mysteries and secrets. Behind a large mountain within the forest is the heart and the main source of life given to the forest and its dwellers; this source is known as the spark. One winter, when the forest and all who lived there were...
Cameron (Jim Gaffigan) works as the host of a children's science show, Above & Beyond. When Cameron was a young boy, he dreamed of becoming an astronaut. Cameron is a family man who lives with his wife and two children; however, in the present day, life is both...
Welcome to the year 1984. At this time, Nike is at an all-time low with a poor market share for shoe sales. Continually being outdone by their competitors Adidas and Converse, Nike plans to work with three new upcoming Basketball players to promote their product. They...
Brian Brown-Easley (John Boyega) is an ex-marine war veteran. Each day, Brian struggles with various mental and emotional challenges. Financially failing to make ends meet and not receiving the right help and support, Brian decides to take matters into his own hands...
Introducing an adorable mouse named Pattie. For a long time, she has dreamed of becoming a hero, thanks to many inspiring stories and adventures from great people such as Hercules. Pattie has always been incredibly inspired by the stories surrounding Jason and the...
Introducing a one-hour special from Australia's most popular stand-up performer, the legendary comedian Dave Hughes, also known as Hughesy. In the new special, titled Ridiculous, Dave tackles many comedic topics in front of a live audience, including the pandemic and...
When we last saw, Billy (Asher Angel), the teenage boy who can transform into an ultimate, strong and charming superhero (Zachary Levi), he was fighting crime with his fellow adopted family brothers and sisters. However, leading a team isn't easy. Each day Billy...
Paul Carpenter (Patrick Gibson) isn't living his best life, struggling to pay rent and find a solid job. But thanks to good timing and many coincidences, Paul's luck is about to change, and he will soon find that a strange new opportunity awaits. Instead of applying...
Edgin (Chris Pine) is a likeable and humorous thief who somehow ends up in prison, sharing a cell with his dangerous and lethal thieving partner, Holga (Michelle Rodriguez). When Edgin is allowed to try and plea for their freedom, we instantly gain a far greater...
It's no secret that the world is a strange, unique and mysterious place, but what would it look like from the perspective of another? Perhaps, the viewpoint and eyes of an animal? Introducing Eo, an adorable donkey with grey fur and sweet eyes. Eo is part of an...
MacGruber (Will Forte) was once the most outstanding Special Ops agent until he was jailed for unfairly gunning down his arch-nemesis, Cunth (Val Kilmer). However, it was only a matter of time before the country would need to call upon MacGruber for help. After...
Introducing five superheroes who form Tobacco Force- an anti-cigarette crime-fighting group who skillfully use negative energy from tobacco as a weapon against their enemies. They are the coolest ‘avengers’ in the entire world and are known for defending and...
Continuing from Scream (2022), aka Scream 5, we are reintroduced to the survivors from the last time Ghostface appeared. Sam Carpenter (Melissa Barrera), Tara Carpenter (Jenna Ortega), Mindy (Jasmin Savoy Brown) and Chad (Mason Gooding) have all decided to finally say...
Walkden Entertainment (aka Peter Walkden) had the honour and pleasure of chatting with Daniel Stisen, lead actor of The Siege (2023), which is Now Available on DVD and all major Digital platforms, including Apple iTunes / Google Play in Australia & New Zealand....
Marcus (Woody Harrelson) is an assistant coach in Minor League basketball. Hot-tempered, stubborn, and apt to get frustrated during a live match, Marcus eventually oversteps his position during a game and is stood down. On the same evening, he decides to drink heavily...
Walkden Entertainment (aka Peter Walkden) had the honour and pleasure of chatting with Brad Watson, Director and Composer of The Siege (2023), which is available on DVD and all major Digital platforms, including Apple iTunes / Google Play in Australia & New...
Lead singer Alex (Mathilde Seigner) sings with a band that accepts gigs playing at various locations, including Casinos. No matter the venue, it lacks an audience with engagement and attention. After being short-paid for their most recent gig, the band of four decide...
Mia (Virginie Efira) works daily as a Russian translator for the radio. One evening, Mia and her partner, Vincent (Grégorie Colin), spend the evening at a fine dining restaurant after work. However, when Vincent is called to attend urgent surgery for a patient, Mia...
A small film crew are attempting to make a zombie film; however, after attempting over thirty takes of the final scene for their movie, this crew is exhausted. The film's Director has an outrageous temper and leaves the main star in tears. The crew are offered a short...
Set in the deepest Yorkshire U.K, the film opens by following a Military Witness Relocation Transport guarded by a small group of skillfully armed men. The person being transported is unknown. Soon, the transport is stopped as a large tractor is blocking the road, and...
Leslie (Andrea Riseborough) lives in West Texas and is a single mother. Her life changes when she uses her son's birthdate to enter the lottery and wins the jackpot. But, six years later, Leslie is kicked out of her apartment for failing to make payments. The money...
Walkden Entertainment (aka Peter Walkden) had the honour and pleasure of chatting with Casper Van Dien, actor of Daughter (2022), which is now available on all major Digital platforms, including Apple iTunes / Google Play in Australia & New Zealand. Daughter is a...
The world has been overwhelmed by a spontaneous disease outbreak that turns healthy humans into vicious and dangerous predators. All cities have been evacuated, and radiation bombs have been used to kill all those who have been infected. These bombed areas are now...
The film's opening shows us someone watching old footage from a mini DV cassette tape. Based on the various clips we're shown, and the musical score presented, it's understood that viewers are about to get a glimpse at a different time, and perhaps the person viewing...
Walkden Entertainment (aka Peter Walkden) had the honour and pleasure of chatting with Corey Deshon, director, producer and writer of Daughter (2022), which is available on all major Digital platforms, including Apple iTunes / Google Play in Australia & New...
Charles Lee Ray (Brad Dourif), AKA Chucky, is a dangerous criminal being chased on the streets by Police Detective Mike Norris (Chris Sarandon). During a local toy store shootout, Charles gets shot and is badly wounded. With only a few minutes of life remaining within...
A young boy named Christopher Robin once found a group of incredible animals who were kind and able to speak. Christopher became close friends with these animals; their names were Pooh Bear, Tigger, Eeyore, Kanga & Piglet. However, over time, Christopher grew up...
Set in the Wild West, Colton Briggs (Nicolas Cage) is a highly skilled gunslinger. During a criminal hanging, a shootout occurs, and Colton successfully shoots and kills various men. However, one man’s death after being gunned down by Colton's fast draw was witnessed...
Malik (Corey Hardrict) and Imani (Jasmine Burke) are a young couple who have just moved into their dream home. Here, Malik and Imani want to start a family and carry hopes for greater things to come. Then there's Karen (Taryn Manning), who lives directly across the...
Famous actor and comedian Kevin Hart is frustrated with multiple aspects of film acting. Sick and tired of being cast as the funny man or a small, loveable sidekick to many big Hollywood action stars such as Dwayne Johnston, Kevin expresses his determination to become...
After saving the world with the Avengers, Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) leads a laid-back life and has managed to write a hit-selling book. Hope (Evangeline Lilly) is highly regarded and successful, and her company is changing the future in ways people could never imagine....
A young woman wakes up in the garage of a home she's never seen before. As she wakes up, she finds large chains also bind her. Waiting for her to wake up is a strange man, the head of the house, who goes by the name of ‘Father’ (Casper Van Dien). The Father advises...
Set in 2010, a group of women living in an isolated religious community are now making a choice. The women have been continually dealing with sexual abuse and violence towards them, and in the past, they have been told that they are simply dreaming or perhaps coming...
Charlie (Brendan Fraser) works from his small apartment as an English teacher, logging in remotely to assist the next generation of young writers. At the same time, Charlie is dealing with obesity which is now at its worst, causing him even to hide his face from his...
Ally (Alison Brie) is living her best life. Working in television, Ally is about to wrap up her third season of the reality TV series Dessert Island. However, her dream career is about to get a shake-up when she's informed that the show's ratings have slowly...
Set in Vienna, Austria, in December 1877, Corsage follows Elisabeth (Vicky Krieps), the Empress of Austria. On Christmas Eve, Elisabeth celebrates her birthday. The birthday celebration is large, and family and friends join her for the big event. However, this...
Phillip (Nick Nolte) wakes up in his bed in the morning with a bloody nose and severe bruising all over his body. No, Phillip hasn’t been attacked or been in a brawl. Thanks to some flashbacks, we discover that Phillip is a professional footballer who had a big night...
Pete Bell (Nick Nolte) is a basketball coach at a college. Instantly, we see Pete in action, coaching his team through a game. The pressure is obvious, and if Pete’s team continues to get defeated, they will lose the entire season. His lousy temper and yelling at the...
It's holiday time for a young girl named Wen (Kristen Cui) and her parents, Eric (Jonathan Groff) and Andrew (Ben Aldridge). However, only a short time after settling in, Wen is approached by a stranger while playing outside. At first, the stranger seems kind and...
Award-winning filmmaker Zoe (Lily James) is struggling to develop a big idea for her next film project. Not only that, but Zoe is also struggling to find the perfect man. Perhaps it doesn't help that she is highly focused on her career. Given her current...
Peter (Hugh Jackman) is a highly successful lawyer who lives with his wife, Beth (Vanessa Kirby), and his infant child. His world is delightfully pleasing and brings him contentment. However, a knock at Peter's door changes everything. When his ex-wife, Kate (Laura...
Each year millions of migrants journey north from Mexico in search of a better future or to run and hide from their past. Bryant (Michael Jai White) is an ex-cop who is one of those people with hopes of starting a new life. Due to his secret past, Bryant has put...
Beginning in the 1920s, Los Angeles, Babylon focuses on various characters currently working in the world of film and cinema. Some of these characters are already living what they call their best life, while others have desires, passion and ambition to make it...
After dating for four years, Darcy (Jennifer Lopez) and Tom (Josh Duhamel) are getting married. Tom always dreamed of giving Darcy a huge wedding and had enormous ideas with plenty of creativity and heart for the big day. The two end up agreeing to have their wedding...
Lt. Kate Sinclair (Charlotte Kirk) is a highly skilled Royal Air Force pilot. Her plane is gunned down when flying over Afghanistan, but she luckily survives the crash. After escaping her wreckage, she is hunted down and forced to run on foot with no safe place...
Do you enjoy a good old-fashioned horror story? If so, you’ll be pleased to hear that Cat’s Eye doesn’t just tell one horror story, but three, all unique and written by the legendary horror icon Stephen King. Each story has one thing in common: the story is told from...
Bella (Ruby Rose) has always had a troubled life. At a young age, she suffered a tragedy in which she almost drowned, leaving her with an intense fear of water. As a teenager, Bella led a life of wild parties, getting into trouble with the law. Now an adult, Bella...
The gang is back! Mystery Inc is investigating a new case, and we witness a significant showdown with the gang tackling what seems to be a large and fierce cat on a snowy mountain. Naturally, Scooby (Frank Weller), Shaggy (Matthew Lillard) and the gang find a way...
In 1995, two young children named Kevin (Lucas Paul) and Kaylee (Dali Rose Tetreault) wake up during the night and discover that their father has completely vanished. There is no note or evidence suggesting where he may have gone. The two begin to look around the...
Lydia Tár (Cate Blanchett) is one of the world's most talented composer-conductors and is the first female Conductor of a major German orchestra. For Tár, nothing in life could be better; she is living a life that brings her joy and fulfilment. Her passion and skills...
Gemma (Allison Williams) is a brilliant, skilled robotics engineer working for a high-tech toy company. She is currently working on her next toy with hopes of creating a demanding market among young children. Her latest creation continues to have problems, putting her...
When a mysterious device is stolen, MI6 needs to act urgently. Calling upon a highly skilled team, they task them with not only retrieving the stolen item but also learning the secret identity of who stole it, who's looking at buying it and a full understanding of...
“The Crimson Manor”, an old abandoned mansion, is the perfect location for shooting a vampire film. However, the vibe among the crew is less than pleasing. Disagreements and the pressure arising from filming issues are coming from multiple directions. The filming...
Maurice (Hugh Laurie) is a witty, cheeky street cat. When rats invade areas of the many towns in Discworld, only Maurice and his piper-playing friend, Keith (Himesh Patel), can safely remove them- for a high price, of course. However, we soon learn that the rats are,...
A Danish family consisting of Bjørn (Morten Burian), his wife, Louise (Sidsel Siem Koch), and their only daughter, Agnes (Liva Forsberg), take a much-needed and long-overdue holiday. While on holiday, they make an unexpected new friendship with another family. Both...
Run Lola Run begins with stunning visuals and a voice-over talking about humans and the ultimate questions- where do we come from, and what do we believe in. We are reminded that the reality of life is that we continue to ask one question after the next. The opening...
Ryan (Sam Worthington) is a highly skilled ex-special forces operative and trained sniper. After a tragic bullet wound, Ryan returns home to his pregnant wife and only son, Billy (Gilbert Bradman), to work as a trainer and mentor. When he’s not working, Ryan loves...
It's been more than fifteen years since war vet Mark Lambert (John Lithgow) returned from serving in Vietnam. In the present day, Mark lives in the woods, away from the world, with a couple of other war friends. When one of their friends commits suicide, he decides to...
Set in Sydney, Australia, Lewis (Ben Mendelsohn) is a newbie to directing theatre. He applies for a job at an institution for the mentally ill, where he will oversee a theatre project for a small group of patients. Luckily, Lewis gets the job, but he soon discovers...
Deep underneath our earth lies another world- Ancient Egypt- a world filled with Mummies. We first meet Thut, who was once a chariot champion until a tragic accident occurred, leaving him afraid ever to compete again. Filled with fear since his tragic accident, Thut...
I'm sure you can agree that 2022 was a wonderful year for the cinema. Packed with non-stop excitement and many tremendous titles, it had movie lovers rushing to cinemas and cheering on the big screen once again. Below is a list of some of my favourites, including my...
In post-World War II Arizona, we follow Sammy Fabelman. Seeing his first film on the big screen births a desire in him to be creative and make movies. As time passes, Sammy's passion becomes more prominent, and he is soon making films with his friends and investing...
Manu (Grégoire Ludig) is asleep in his sleeping bag on the beach until he is approached by a familiar face and asked to do a secret job. The job requires Manu to drive a suitcase to a private location. If he completes the task, he will instantly be rewarded with five...
It was supposed to be the perfect vacation in Vietnam for married couple Jaelyn (Alicia Silverstone) and Kyle (James Tupper). Both need a break after suffering a tragic loss, and the floating villa out in the ocean they have hired seems perfect. The plan is to live...
Abby Jackson (Mia Wasikowska) is a passionate marine biologist travelling in a large boat while conducting underwater research. She makes a horrific discovery about the health of the coral reef she is monitoring. While her work carries great importance, she soon...
Set on the west coast of Ireland, the film begins with Pádraic (Colin Farrell) waking up on a fine morning and making a discovery that leaves him baffled and shocked. Pádraic’s best friend, Colm (Brendan Gleeson), doesn't like him anymore and wants to end their...
Continuing on from where we last saw the adorable sword-swinging legend, Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas) remains a hero among his people, helping others, defeating countless enemies and making the world a better place. However, when Puss makes a significant discovery...
Set in New York City, Hector (Javier Bardem) is a talented singer and magician trying to make it big. When a recent performance fails before a set of judges, Hector decides it’s time to change his act. He makes a trip to the local exotic pet store to find something...
When a skilled rock climber discovers a dead body hanging over the French Alps, the Police begin to investigate. This isn’t just an average dead body- not only was it hanging off a cliff, but the victim had his eyes removed and his hands cut off. The Police workforce...
Previously based in L.A., Jesse Stone was a homicide detective. After the unfortunate break-up with his wife, Jesse relocates to what seems like a quiet town called Paradise in New England. Now working as a Police Chief, we discover Jesse has a kind heart and ensures...
John Conroy (Edmond O'Brien) is a newly appointed prosecutor. Upon being interviewed by the media, we hear John express his passion for reducing and conquering all things relating to crooks and organized crime and vows that justice will be served to those who are...
Set in Rural Ireland in 1981, the film follows a young girl named Cáit (Catherine Clinch). Living with her mother, father, and sisters, her home life is filled with sadness and neglect, and Cáit is quite shy, generally keeping to herself. We see Cáit's current...
In case you are not aware, this is a sequel to Scare Package, a film released in 2019. Horror and cinephile fanatic ‘Rad’ Chad Buckley is dead. The film opens with Chad's funeral and shares brief moments from the previous movie. Various friends and family pay their...
It's been more than ten years since we saw Jake (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (Zoe Saldana) survive the ultimate battle. Over time, Jake and Neytiri have grown together and now share four children. While the peace on Pandora has been enjoyable for some time, a...
Joplyn (Emma Fitzpatrick), a celebrity music artist, receives a mysterious invitation to The Staufen House from a doctor named Justus Frost (Frederick Stuart). The invite welcomes Joplyn and a guest to The Staufen House with various promises, including reaching their...
Introducing a world tour unlike any other! Get Back is a full-length motion picture feature focusing on the remarkable return of ex-Beatle Paul McCartney. Having spent thirteen years producing studio albums, Paul felt it was time to hit the road and announced his Get...
Park Pyung-ho (Lee Jung-jae), the Chief of the Intelligence Department, and Kim Jung-do (Jung Woo-sung), the Chief of the Domestic Department, are two agents from the South Korean National Intelligence Service. While both men have similar roles and are sworn to...