Dr. Lucille (Movie Reviews, Last Update Sep 2010)
Based on a true story, Dr. Lucille is a dramatized telling of the life work of Lucille Teasdale (Marina Orsini) and her husband Dr. Piero Corti (Massimo Ghini), who dedicate their lives to care of the poor and impoverished of Uganda. The strength of their commitment is tested as the African country is plunged into war and the rule of dictator Idi Amin (played by Makalo Mofokeng).
Based on a true story, Dr. Lucille is a dramatized telling of the life work of Lucille Teasdale (Marina Orsini) and her husband Dr. Piero Corti (Massimo Ghini), who dedicate their lives to care of the poor and impoverished of Uganda. The strength of their commitment is tested as the African country is plunged into war and the rule of dictator Idi Amin (played by Makalo Mofokeng).
On a Clear Day (Movie Reviews, Last Update Mar 2009)
When Frank Redmond (Peter Mullan) is cut lose from his employment at a Glasgow shipyard, he tries to find his identity and self worth by taking on the ultimate physical challenge: swimming the English Channel. Although unexpected, the lives of his friends and family are also changed in the wake of his illogical pursuit.
When Frank Redmond (Peter Mullan) is cut lose from his employment at a Glasgow shipyard, he tries to find his identity and self worth by taking on the ultimate physical challenge: swimming the English Channel. Although unexpected, the lives of his friends and family are also changed in the wake of his illogical pursuit.
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
Ricky Bobby (Will Ferrell) has been at the top of the NASCAR circuit long enough that the wins, wealth and trophy wife (Leslie Bibb) have gone to his head. But his sense of manly security is dashed when new competition is introduced in the form of a gay, top-rated Formula One driver (played by Sacha Baron Cohen).
Ricky Bobby (Will Ferrell) has been at the top of the NASCAR circuit long enough that the wins, wealth and trophy wife (Leslie Bibb) have gone to his head. But his sense of manly security is dashed when new competition is introduced in the form of a gay, top-rated Formula One driver (played by Sacha Baron Cohen).
Accepted (Movie Reviews, Last Update Mar 2009)
After being rejected by numerous collages and universities, Bartleby Gaines (Justin Long) attempts to avoid disappointing his parents by presenting them with a phony letter claiming he's Accepted. But his little fib leads to a multitude of others and forces him to carry the ruse to ridiculous measures.
After being rejected by numerous collages and universities, Bartleby Gaines (Justin Long) attempts to avoid disappointing his parents by presenting them with a phony letter claiming he's Accepted. But his little fib leads to a multitude of others and forces him to carry the ruse to ridiculous measures.
World Trade Center (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jan 2018)
Nicolas Cage and Michael Pena play the real life Port Authority Police officers John McLoughlin and Will Jimeno, who were buried beneath the massive debris field created by the 9/11 fall of the World Trade Center. The movie intimately chronicles the emotional rollercoaster endured by the men and their families while they awaited rescue on that hellish day.
Nicolas Cage and Michael Pena play the real life Port Authority Police officers John McLoughlin and Will Jimeno, who were buried beneath the massive debris field created by the 9/11 fall of the World Trade Center. The movie intimately chronicles the emotional rollercoaster endured by the men and their families while they awaited rescue on that hellish day.
John Tucker Must Die (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
When three high school princesses -- Heather (Ashanti), Beth (Sophia Bush) and Carrie (Arielle Kebbel) -- discover they are all dating the same prince, they decide to get revenge upon John Tucker (Jesse Metcalfe) by setting him up with a heartbreaker named Kate (Brittany Snow).
When three high school princesses -- Heather (Ashanti), Beth (Sophia Bush) and Carrie (Arielle Kebbel) -- discover they are all dating the same prince, they decide to get revenge upon John Tucker (Jesse Metcalfe) by setting him up with a heartbreaker named Kate (Brittany Snow).
Wordplay (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
Whether you consider it a pastime, a weekend diversion or an addiction, the New York Times crossword puzzle is a mainstay for countless readers across the country. This documentary looks at Will Shortz, the man behind the brainteasers, as well as the people who play his game.
Whether you consider it a pastime, a weekend diversion or an addiction, the New York Times crossword puzzle is a mainstay for countless readers across the country. This documentary looks at Will Shortz, the man behind the brainteasers, as well as the people who play his game.
Scoop (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
Woody Allen plays a magician named Sid Waterman, who gets tangled up in a plot to capture a suspected serial killer (Hugh Jackman), hatched by a conniving journalism student (Scarlett Johansson) eager to get the Scoop on a career-making story.
Woody Allen plays a magician named Sid Waterman, who gets tangled up in a plot to capture a suspected serial killer (Hugh Jackman), hatched by a conniving journalism student (Scarlett Johansson) eager to get the Scoop on a career-making story.
My Super Ex-Girlfriend (Movie Reviews, Last Update Mar 2009)
If a woman scorned is a terrifying thing, imagine how much more frightening it would be if the female in question was a superhero! Matt Saunders (Luke Wilson) is about to personally experience this exceptional wrath when he dumps Jenny Johnson (Uma Thurman), aka G-Girl, to peruse a sexual relationship with his coworker Hannah (Anna Faris).
If a woman scorned is a terrifying thing, imagine how much more frightening it would be if the female in question was a superhero! Matt Saunders (Luke Wilson) is about to personally experience this exceptional wrath when he dumps Jenny Johnson (Uma Thurman), aka G-Girl, to peruse a sexual relationship with his coworker Hannah (Anna Faris).
Lady In the Water (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
Director M. Night Shyamalan, master of movies with a twist, gets his feet wet in a different genre. Based on an Asian fairytale, Lady In the Water features a maiden in distress (Bryce Dallas Howard), some scary mythical creatures, and an unlikely gallant hero (Paul Giamatti).
Director M. Night Shyamalan, master of movies with a twist, gets his feet wet in a different genre. Based on an Asian fairytale, Lady In the Water features a maiden in distress (Bryce Dallas Howard), some scary mythical creatures, and an unlikely gallant hero (Paul Giamatti).
Mee-shee The Water Giant (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
While on a boring business trip with his dad, Mac Cambell (Daniel Magder) decides to explore the possible existence of the community's local legend about a lake monster named Mee-Shee. What he finds forever changes his lonely life and his strained relationship with his father (Bruce Greenwood).
While on a boring business trip with his dad, Mac Cambell (Daniel Magder) decides to explore the possible existence of the community's local legend about a lake monster named Mee-Shee. What he finds forever changes his lonely life and his strained relationship with his father (Bruce Greenwood).
You, Me and Dupree (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
After he is fired for taking unauthorized time off to be the best man at his friend's wedding, Dupree (Owen Wilson) puts on a woeful face and weasels his way into the home of the bride and groom (Kate Hudson and Matt Dillon), becoming an inconsiderate third wheel in a relationship built for two.
After he is fired for taking unauthorized time off to be the best man at his friend's wedding, Dupree (Owen Wilson) puts on a woeful face and weasels his way into the home of the bride and groom (Kate Hudson and Matt Dillon), becoming an inconsiderate third wheel in a relationship built for two.