The Jane Austen Book Club
The Jane Austen Book Club (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2018)
Does art reflect life, or vice-versa? That is a question pondered by a group of Jane Austen fans (Kathy Baker, Maria Bello, Emily Blunt, Maggie Grace) that form a book club, and begin to notice their own experiences are playing out like a plot from one of their favorite author's books in this adult-oriented drama.
Martian Child
Martian Child (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
Recently widowed, a sci-fi author named David (John Cusack) adopts a young boy (Bobby Coleman) who claims he comes from Mars. Whether truth or fiction, as the two lonely souls spend more time together, their relationship opens up a whole new world.
Mitch Albom’s “For One More Day” (News and Views, Last Update Jul 2017)
A Perfect Day
A Perfect Day (Movie Reviews, Last Update Feb 2012)
When a man (Rob Lowe) loses his job, his wife (Paget Brewster) suggests he try writing a book. The novel's unexpected success soon has the author entertaining ideas of fame and fortune -- at the expense of his family. As the Christmas season approaches, the predictions of a mysterious stranger (Christopher Lloyd) cause the writer to re-examine what he really values.
Making “News” In Your Classroom (News and Views, Last Update Jan 2012)
Moondance Alexander
Moondance Alexander (Movie Reviews, Last Update Mar 2009)
Moondance Alexander (Kay Panabaker) has a personality as unusual as her first name. Unable to make friends at school, she finds a kindred spirit in an equally lonely pinto pony. But in order to ride, she must charm the horse's withdrawn owner (Don Johnson) and convince her over-protective mother (Lori Laoughlin) it is safe.
Across the Universe
Across the Universe (Movie Reviews, Last Update Mar 2009)
Flower power blooms in this movie musical about Jude (Jim Sturgess) and Lucy (Evan Rachel Wood), two lovers caught up in the 1960s' Cultural Revolution and protesting the Vietnam War.
What Parents Need to Know TVs in Children’s Bedrooms (News and Views, Last Update Jun 2009)
The Assassination of Jesse James By the Coward Robert Ford
The Assassination of Jesse James By the Coward Robert Ford (Movie Reviews, Last Update Feb 2012)
This lengthy movie with an equally lengthy title, offers a glimpse into the private life of Jesse James (played by Brad Pitt), one of America's most glamorized outlaws, and the man who won a place in the history books by assassinating him (Casey Affleck is cast as Robert Ford).
The Game Plan
The Game Plan (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Joe Kingman (Dwayne"The Rock" Johnson), a famous quarterback and lady's man, has to come up with a new Game Plan when an eight-year-old girl (Madison Pettis) appears on his turf claiming to be his daughter.
The Kingdom
The Kingdom (Movie Reviews, Last Update Feb 2012)
In this fictional story, a terrorist attack on a group of Western citizens living in Saudi Arabia has inflamed Americans, who call for an FBI investigation. Given only five days in The Kingdom to crack the case, a team of elite agents (played by Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman) must face diplomatic hurtles, a dangerous extremist cell, suspicious and uncooperative locals, as well as the recognition that they have become the next target.
Science Debunks the Movies (News and Views, Last Update Jun 2009)
Sydney White
Sydney White (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2009)
In this renovated fairytale, a collage student named Sydney White (Amanda Bynes) joins forces with seven misfit males, and sets out to makeover the campus's prejudices and bullying practices. But her plan to paint the world right threatens to unseat a reigning sorority queen (Sara Paxton) --and that's something the evil witch will not take sitting down.
Mr. Woodcock
Mr. Woodcock (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jun 2009)
Self-help author John Farley (Seann William Scott) is appalled when he returns to his hometown and discovers his mother (Susan Sarandon) is dating his former high school gym teacher (Billy Bob Thornton). Remembering all the bullying and abuse he endured while being coached by Mr. Woodcock, John determines to run interference with any wedding plans--and perhaps score some revenge.
Disney Princesses Enchanted Tales: Follow Your Dreams
Disney Princesses Enchanted Tales: Follow Your Dreams (Movie Reviews, Last Update May 2009)
Waltzing directly from the factory onto DVD, this repackaging of the Disney Princesses offers Enchanted Tales featuring Aurora (voice by Erin Torpey) from Sleeping Beauty and Jasmine (voice by Linda Larkin-Vasquez) from Aladdin. In Follow Your Dreams, each of the royal lasses learns lessons about perseverance as they take on new responsibilities.