Awakenings (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Leonard Lowe (Robert De Niro) is a middle-aged man who has been in a coma since he contracted encephalitis lethargica as a child. When Dr. Malcolm Sayer (Robin Williams) is made responsible for his care, the man of medicine begins experimenting with different options that may help to awaken Leonard (and others suffering from the same malady) from a decades long sleep. This movie is based on a true story.
Leonard Lowe (Robert De Niro) is a middle-aged man who has been in a coma since he contracted encephalitis lethargica as a child. When Dr. Malcolm Sayer (Robin Williams) is made responsible for his care, the man of medicine begins experimenting with different options that may help to awaken Leonard (and others suffering from the same malady) from a decades long sleep. This movie is based on a true story.
Searching For Sugar Man (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Although virtually unheard of in the US, Sixto Rodriguez is well known in South Africa for the two songs he released unsuccessfully during the early 1970s. Now a couple of his fans from Cape Town decide to find out whatever happened to their idol.
Although virtually unheard of in the US, Sixto Rodriguez is well known in South Africa for the two songs he released unsuccessfully during the early 1970s. Now a couple of his fans from Cape Town decide to find out whatever happened to their idol.
Paranormal Activity 4 (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
For those who have not had enough of this already, the franchise creators are cooking up (or milking out) another stirring plot.
For those who have not had enough of this already, the franchise creators are cooking up (or milking out) another stirring plot.
Seven Psychopaths (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
"Be careful who you choose as friends", is an admonition Marty (Collin Ferrell) should have heeded. Instead he finds himself being dragged into serious trouble when his pals (Christopher Walken and Sam Rockwell) kidnap the beloved dog of a dangerous gangster (Woody Harrelson).
"Be careful who you choose as friends", is an admonition Marty (Collin Ferrell) should have heeded. Instead he finds himself being dragged into serious trouble when his pals (Christopher Walken and Sam Rockwell) kidnap the beloved dog of a dangerous gangster (Woody Harrelson).
Hotel Transylvania (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Who would have guessed? Dracula (voice of Adam Sandler) is an overprotective father! Running a secret resort known only to other monsters, he gives his daughter Mavis (voice of Selena Gomez) all the social life she needs while keeping her away from humans -- until one (voice of Andy Samberg) accidentally stumbles into Hotel Transylvania.
Who would have guessed? Dracula (voice of Adam Sandler) is an overprotective father! Running a secret resort known only to other monsters, he gives his daughter Mavis (voice of Selena Gomez) all the social life she needs while keeping her away from humans -- until one (voice of Andy Samberg) accidentally stumbles into Hotel Transylvania.
The Cold Light of Day (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
A simple family vacation in Spain turns into a nightmare for Will Shaw (Henry Cavill) after his family is kidnapped. Nor is there anyone he can trust to help him once Will discovers his dad (Bruce Willis) is really a CIA operative.
A simple family vacation in Spain turns into a nightmare for Will Shaw (Henry Cavill) after his family is kidnapped. Nor is there anyone he can trust to help him once Will discovers his dad (Bruce Willis) is really a CIA operative.
For A Good Time Call (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Talking dirty helps two roommates clean up financially. But the raunchy dialoge that provides their sex phone call costumers with a good time may not be in good taste for viewers of this movie.
Talking dirty helps two roommates clean up financially. But the raunchy dialoge that provides their sex phone call costumers with a good time may not be in good taste for viewers of this movie.
End of Watch (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Officers Taylor and Zavala (Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Peña) have been partners and friends for a long time. And each other may be all this pair of cops has after accidentally stumbling into an angry and vengeful drug cartel during the course of duty.
Officers Taylor and Zavala (Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Peña) have been partners and friends for a long time. And each other may be all this pair of cops has after accidentally stumbling into an angry and vengeful drug cartel during the course of duty.
Pina (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
In early 2009, filmmaker Wim Wenders began working with choreographer Pina Bausch to document her work. Two days before the 3D cameras were supposed to role, Pina unexpectedly died. So Wim Wenders made a different kind of movie --one that pays tribute to the the great German artist.
In early 2009, filmmaker Wim Wenders began working with choreographer Pina Bausch to document her work. Two days before the 3D cameras were supposed to role, Pina unexpectedly died. So Wim Wenders made a different kind of movie --one that pays tribute to the the great German artist.
Bernie (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Bernie (Jack Black) is a young Assistant Funeral Director who befriends a cranky old widow (Shirley MacLaine). When their relationship turns sour, so does the comedy in this script based on a true story.
Bernie (Jack Black) is a young Assistant Funeral Director who befriends a cranky old widow (Shirley MacLaine). When their relationship turns sour, so does the comedy in this script based on a true story.