Not Just American Parents Are Heated Up Over Profanities (News and Views, Last Update Jun 2009)
Changes in Movie Ratings—Yet Again (News and Views, Last Update Jun 2009)
License to Wed
License to Wed (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
Reverend Frank (Robin Williams) will only give engaged couple Sadie Jones and Ben Murphy (Mandy Moore and John Krasinski) license to wed after they have taken his marriage preparation course. But the anticipated challenges of married life pale in comparison to the rigorous and ridiculous tasks the two must accomplish to pass his test.
Live Free or Die Hard
Live Free or Die Hard (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
In this next installment of the Die Hard franchise, Bruce Willis reprises his role as Detective John McClane. This time the veteran police officer is trying to track down a group of computer-hacking terrorists who have taken control of America's basic infrastructure.
Transformers
Transformers (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
They ain't kid's toys anymore! Those little plastic playthings that could transform into robotic action figures are now taking over the big screen. Looking way too scary for tiny tykes, the mechanical menaces drop out of the sky so they can rage a battle here on Earth. With no regard for their surroundings, it is up to people like young Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) to stop the giants before they stomp out all human life.
Ratatouille
Ratatouille (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
Some folks have impossible dreams, but none seem harder to reach than Remy's (voice of Patton Oswalt), a rat that aspires to be a world famous chef. While his pedigree is definitely an impediment, the starry-eyed rodent keeps his hopes alive by living in Paris (the city of food) and befriending the garbage boy at a first class restaurant.
Sicko
Sicko (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
Agree with him or not, Michael Moore is a filmmaker who courts controversy, sometimes to the point of overshadowing his work. In the movie, Sicko, the American Health Care system (or lack there of) goes under his knife.
Evening
Evening (Movie Reviews, Last Update May 2009)
In the evening of her life, an elderly woman named Ann Grant (Vanessa Redgrave) confesses her darkest secret to her two daughters (Natasha Richardson and Toni Collette), in the hopes of helping them avoid making her same mistakes. Claire Danes plays young Ann, while Hugh Dancy and Patrick Wilson play the men in her life.
A Mighty Heart
A Mighty Heart (Movie Reviews, Last Update Feb 2012)
This movie is based on the true and tragic story of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl. When his wife Mariane (Angelina Jolie) discovers Daniel (Dan Futterman) has been captured by a terrorist group, the pregnant woman remains stoically optimistic while Pakistani police, FBI agents and government officials investigate the international incident.
1408
1408 (Movie Reviews, Last Update Feb 2010)
Mike Enslin (John Cusack) doesn't believe in ghosts, even though he makes his living writing about supernatural events. But the skeptical, best-selling author may change his mind after investigating the mysterious myths surrounding a New York hotel room numbered 1408.
Nancy Drew
Nancy Drew (Movie Reviews, Last Update Sep 2009)
Nancy Drew has been solving mysteries for years, as the star in a series of juvenile novels by Carolyn Keene. Now she has moved to the silver screen (played by Emma Roberts) and the city of Los Angeles where the aspiring investigator gets a chance to crack a case involving the murder of a movie star.
Kellogg Makes A Sweet Change (News and Views, Last Update Jun 2009)
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (Movie Reviews, Last Update May 2009)
Just when they think they have gotten the whole super-hero thing figured out, the Fantastic Four (Michael Chiklis, Jessica Alba, Ioan Gruffudd, Chris Evans) find their skills challenged by the Silver Surfer (Doug Jones). And worse yet, it turns out the chrome surfer dude is only the opening act for an even bigger player--Galactus!
Gracie
Gracie (Movie Reviews, Last Update May 2009)
After the untimely death of her brother Johnny (Jesse Lee Soffer), Gracie Bowen (Carly Schroeder) decides to keep his memory alive by taking his spot on the soccer pitch. Unfortunately, the high school, all-boy varsity team doesn't want her. Based on a true story, the movie follows Gracie's fight for women to play the sport on a competitive level.
Surf’s Up
Surf’s Up (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2019)
Have you ever wondered who invented surfing? You may be surprised to learn the sport was first practiced amongst penguins! And you can learn all about it, as well as take a firsthand look at the Penguin World Surfing Championship in this groundbreaking, computer-animated mockumentary.