On Strike For Christmas
On Strike For Christmas (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
When her husband (David Sutcliffe) and teenaged sons (Evan Williams and Victor Zinck Jr.) refuse to help with the holiday preparations, but still expect a festive season with all the trimmings, a frustrated mom (Daphne Zuniga) decides to go on strike.
Life Is Beautiful
Life Is Beautiful (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
When sentenced to a Jewish concentration camp, Guido Orefice (Roberto Benigni) uses his unusual sense of humor and perspective to shield his five-year-old son (Giorgio Cantarini) from the terror that surrounds them.
The Lion King
The Lion King (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2019)
A young lion (voiced by Jonathan Taylor Thomas and Matthew Broderick) learns to take his place in the circle of life.
African Cats
African Cats (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Samuel L. Jackson narrates this DisneyNature documentary about the wild cats of Africa and the challenges these animals face in order to survive.
Fast Five
Fast Five (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Former cop Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker) and ex-con Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) have just about run out of places to hide. With a ruthless federal agent (Dwayne Johnson) bearing down on them in Rio de Janeiro, the pair hopes to find freedom by assembling an elite team of racers for one more fast-paced, crash-filled heist. (This movie is part of The Fast and The Furious franchise.)
Spooky Buddies
Spooky Buddies (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
The Buddies return in a Halloween adventure where B-Dawg, Budderball, Buddha, Mudbud, and Rosebud (voices of Skyler Gisondo, Nico Ghisi, Charles Henry Wyson, Ty Panitz and G. Hannelius) accidently unleash an evil- intentioned Warlock (Harland Williams) and his heinous hound (voice of Diedrich Bader).
Bridesmaids
Bridesmaids (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
When her girlfriend gets engaged, Annie (Kristen Wiig) is asked to be her maid of honor. But corralling the rowdy bunch of bridesmaids and making sure the day is perfect for the bride proves more of a challenge than she bargained for.
Dumbo
Dumbo (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2016)
Teased, ridiculed and separated from his overly-protective mother because the other circus animals and performers don't like his big ears, Dumbo the baby elephant tries to find a way to rise above his enormous handicap.
The Shunning
The Shunning (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
As Katie Lapp's (Danielle Panabaker) wedding day draws nearer, the young woman finds herself questioning her faith and her place in her Amish community. This made-for-TV movie is based on a book by Beverly Lewis.
Star Wars: The Complete Saga
Star Wars: The Complete Saga (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Fans of this sci-fi franchise can now see George Lucas's famous films bundled together on Blu-ray. The six Star Wars movies included are: Episode I: The Phantom Menace, Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, Episode IV: A New Hope, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back and Episode VI: Return of the Jedi.
TIFF Brings Out the Stars in Toronto (News and Views, Last Update Jul 2017)
Citizen Kane
Citizen Kane (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
It is Kane's death that begins the story, sending a reporter (William Alland) to interview the closest associates of the multimillionaire and media tycoon in order to write a eulogy. Orson Welles stars as Citizen Kane, as well as acting as writer and director. This groundbreaking classic is considered one of the greatest films of all time.
Thor
Thor (Movie Reviews, Last Update Mar 2019)
Banished from the realms of Asgard, Thor (Chris Hemsworth), the arrogant son of the Norse god Odin (Anthony Hopkins), is sent to Earth to guard its innocent people and preserve their peace. But his extraordinary strength and abilities are tested when he is challenged by formidable foes bent on destroying the human race and seeking revenge.
The Tempest
The Tempest (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2016)
Taking some license with Shakespeare' script, this Tempest puts Helen Mirren in the lead role. As Prospera, she and her daughter Miranda (Felicity Jones) are banished to a remote island. But that does not stop the sorceress from stirring up trouble, or making an enemy of a slave named Caliban (Djimon Hounsou).
X-Men: First Class
X-Men: First Class (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Before they became archenemies waging an on-going battle against one another, Professor X (Charles McAvoy) and Magneto (Michael Fassbender) were classmates and friends during the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. Working side by side with other Mutants, they fought against a common threat until a rift forced them onto opposing sides of an eternal war.