Secretariat
Secretariat (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
When business looks bad for her father's company, Penny Chenery (Diane Lane) takes over his horse stables, even though she is only a housewife. Hiring an experienced trainer (John Malkovich) she bets everything on a promising animal named Secretariat. This movie is based on the true story of the 1973 Triple Crown winner.
Freakonomics
Freakonomics (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2016)
Based on the best-selling book Freakonomics by economist Steven Levitt and journalist Stephen Dubner, this documentary takes a satirical look at a variety of subjects from an economic perspective.
For Colored Girls
For Colored Girls (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2016)
Based on a play by Ntozake Shange, For Colored Girls looks at a group of black women attending the same recovery group, and the different personal experiences that brought them together. This is a serious dramatic piece even though it is directed by Tyler Perry, who is better known for his comedic work.
The Virginity Hit
The Virginity Hit (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2016)
Aimed at a teen audience, The Virginity Hit follows a young man named Matt (Matthew Bennett) who is determined to lose his virginity. Anxious to help are his also sexually inexperienced friends (Zack Pearlman, Jacob Davich and Justin Kline). However, the pal's plan includes using a video camera to capture all the action.
Buried
Buried (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2016)
In this claustrophobic thriller, Ryan Reynolds plays an American contractor who is kidnapped while working in Iraq. Buried inside a coffin by his captors, the man must try to get free with only the aid of a lighter and cell phone.
Stone
Stone (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2016)
What would you do to get out of prison? Convicted arsonist Gerald Creeson (Edward Norton) is desperate enough to ask his young and sexy wife (Milla Jovovich) to seduce Jack Mabry (Robert De Niro), an older officer who has the power to grant Creeson's parole.
Takers
Takers (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
The Takers are a sleek group of bank robbers played by Paul Walker, Idris Elba, Michael Ealy, Chris Brown, Tip "T.I" Harris, and Hayden Christensen. As they make plans for their biggest heist yet, a determined police detective (Matt Dillon) also prepares to take them down.
A Walk In The Clouds
A Walk In The Clouds (Movie Reviews, Last Update Feb 2012)
Paul Sutton (Keanu Reeves) meets Victoria (Aitana Sanchez-Gijon), a pregnant, but unmarried woman who is going home to tell he father about her dishonorable predicament. Because she is worried her Dad (Giancarlo Giannini) might kill her, Paul suggests he pretend to her husband, just long enough to smooth things over. Besides, he has a real wife (Debra Messing) back in San Francisco.
My Dog Skip
My Dog Skip (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Based on the real-life memoirs of a former editor of Harpers, Willie Morris (played by Frankie Muniz) is a lonely child whose small size and liking for books seems to attract school bullies. But life changes forever after he receives a birthday present with a wagging tail.
The Great Debaters
The Great Debaters (Movie Reviews, Last Update Feb 2012)
The Great Debaters is based on a true story of Mel Tolson (Denzel Washington), a Texas professor who encourages his African-American students to believe they can take on the world. In 1935, he puts together and coaches a debate team, hoping they can compete against Harvard University in an upcoming championship.
Ever After
Ever After (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
In this re-envisioning of the Cinderella tale, Drew Barrymore plays a whole new cinder girl. No longer the little victim we know from the past, this gal saves the family farm, rights the injustices of the kingdom and wins the prince's heart!
Piranha 3-D
Piranha 3-D (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2016)
An earthquake tremor does more than just shake up the bottom of Lake Victoria. It also releases a pack of prehistoric piranha intent on making up for their long famine. The local authorities (played by Elisabeth Shue and Ving Rhames) become aware of the hungry man-eaters about the same time as crowds of scantily-clad partiers hit the beaches to celebrate Spring Break.
The Social Network
The Social Network (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg) wants to leave his mark on the world, so the Harvard undergrad rounds up some friends and begins to create an Internet social network. However, as the project builds his personal relationships crumble, especially with the site's co-founder Eduardo Saverin (Andrew Garfield). This drama is based on the true story of the inventors of Facebook.
Alpha and Omega
Alpha and Omega (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2016)
Even though they are from the same pack, Humphrey (voice of Justin Long) has no hope of winning the affections of Kate (voice of Hayden Panettiere) because she is an alpha wolf, while he is at the bottom of the social order. But his prospects improve when the two of them are caught by wildlife officers and relocated to Idaho as part of their breeding program. Kate however is more concerned about retuning home to Canada.
Singing Stars (News and Views, Last Update Jul 2017)