Synopsis: Seeking a fresh start, newly divorced Sarah (Oscar-nominee Elisabeth Shue; Leaving Las Vegas, Piranha 3D) and her daughter Elissa (Oscar-nominee Jennifer Lawrence; The Hunger Games, X-Men: First Class) find the house of their dreams in a small, upscale, rural town. But when startling and unexplainable events begin to happen, Sarah and Elissa learn the town […]
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‘The Homesman’ Is A Beautiful Looking Modern Revisionist Western
Synopsis: When three women living on the edge of the American frontier are driven mad by harsh pioneer life, the task of saving them falls to the pious, independent-minded Mary Bee Cuddy (Hilary Swank). Transporting the women by covered wagon to Iowa, she soon realizes just how daunting the journey will be, and employs a low-life […]
Indie-Triumph ‘Babylon’ Explores Race Relations Through Music, Intimacy, Unflinching Honesty
Babylon, a British film that the United States did not release until now because of its depiction of racism, is an affecting race relations movie more important today than ever.
‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ Showcases Universal Change, With A Weak Character Leading The Charge
Synopsis: After the cataclysmic events in New York with his fellow Avengers, Steve Rogers, aka Capt. America (Chris Evans), lives in the nation’s capital as he tries to adjust to modern times. An attack on a S.H.I.E.L.D. colleague throws Rogers into a web of intrigue that places the whole world at risk. Joining forces with the […]
Trespass
Synopsis: As they’re held for ransom, a husband and wife’s predicament grows more dire amid the discovery of betrayal and deception. Release Date: October 14, 2011 MPAA Rating: PG-13 Genre(s): Thriller, Film Review Production Trespass is the new film from director Joel Schumacher starring Nicolas Cage and Nicole Kidman. Kyle is a diamond dealer who […]
Life of Pi
Synopsis: Director Ang Lee creates a groundbreaking movie event about a young man who survives a tragic disaster at sea and is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. While marooned on a lifeboat, he forms an amazing and unexpected connection with the ship’s only other survivor…a fearsome Bengal tiger. Release Date: November 21, […]
Chan-Wook Park’s ‘Stoker’ Is A Hollywood Anomaly
Not only is Stoker a solid first screenwriting effort for Wentworth Miller, but it also takes a step forward for Chan-wook Park while still nodding back to his past.
A Serious Man
Synopsis: Larry Gopnik’s, a physics professor, life is coming apart; his wife has left him, his jobless brother has moved in, and someone is trying to sabotage his chances for tenure. Release Date: October 2, 2009 MPAA Rating: PG-13 Genre(s): Black Comedy, Comedy Film Review Production There are movies aimed at a specific audience. This […]
J.R.R. Tolkien Biopic Gets Early Summer 2019 Release
The J.R.R. Tolkien biopic, Tolkien, is releasing May 10, 2019, when Avengers: Endgame is in theaters. Read on as to why Tolkien is a match for Endgame at the box office.
Finally, Brad Pitt vs. Zombies in World War Z Trailer
Once upon a time there was a movie named World War Z, scheduled to be released in the Fall of 2012, starring Brad Pitt. That didn’t happen. In June of 2012 the release of World War Z was pushed by Paramount Studios to June of 2013, and six weeks of re-shoots were scheduled; plus a […]
