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.
The Muppets Take Manhattan
The Muppets Take Manhattan (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Shot on location in New York during the summer of 1983, The Muppets Take Manhattan follows a group of star-struck college graduates who decide to take their variety show to the Big Apple. These aspiring thespians include Kermit (voice by Jim Henson), Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Animal (voices by Frank Oz) and Gonzo (voice by Dave Goelz).
United 93
United 93 (Movie Reviews, Last Update Apr 2020)
United 93 is a dramatized account of the events that took place aboard the ill-fated plane before it crashed into a vacant field in Pennsylvania on the unforgettable day of September 11, 2001.
Hanna
Hanna (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Raised in the wilds of Finland, Hanna's father has trained his daughter to be the perfect assassin. Now the ex-CIA agent is sending the girl out on a mission across Europe where she must outwit and outrun a ruthless intelligence officer who is closing in on her trail.
Toy Story 1 and 2
Toy Story 1 and 2 (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
In anticipation of Toy Story 3 Disney/Pixar is releasing Toy Story 1 and Toy Story 2 in 3D at a theater near you. This double feature will be available for a short time only -- so check your local listings!
Game Time: Tackling the Past
Game Time: Tackling the Past (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Jake Walker (Ryan McPartlin) stars as an injured football star. While his knee can be treated by surgery, his emotional scars, caused by poor family relationships, can only be helped by tackling his past. This made for TV movie airs September 3, 2011 at 8/7c on NBC.
Game Time Tackles Family Relationships (News and Views, Last Update Jul 2017)
The Perfect Game
The Perfect Game (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Based on a true story, a group of poor Mexican kids form a baseball team and defy all odds by getting a shot at playing ball in the Little League World Series in the USA.
The 5th Quarter
The 5th Quarter (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
After a terrible accident kills his younger brother, college student Jon Abbate (Ryan Merriman) isn't sure he will ever be able to play football again. Yet with the help of faith, friends and a caring community, Jon and his grieving parents (Aidan Quinn and Andie MacDowell) are able to turn tragedy into triumph. This movie is based on a true story.
Madea’s Big Happy Family
Madea’s Big Happy Family (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
A health crisis in Madea's family spurs the hefty matriarch into action. Gathering her unwilling relatives together, she dishes out some sizeable helpings of tough love and reveals a long-kept secret.
Prom
Prom (Movie Reviews, Last Update Jul 2017)
Despite all the hype this yearly event gets in American high schools, Prom causes plenty of angst for those doing the asking as well as for those hoping to be asked. And it is no less traumatic for the teens in this film that are looking for the perfect tux, the perfect dress and the perfect date.
September Marks Women of Achievement Month (News and Views, Last Update Jul 2017)