"Hidden Figures" (2017) Drama Running Time: 127 minutes Directed by: Theodore Melfi Featuring: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe, Kevin Costner, Kirsten Dunst, Mahershala Ali, Jim Parsons Mary Jackson: “Every time we get a chance to get ahead they move the finish line. Every time.” Whilst some could argue this has been a good …
“Toni Erdmann" (2016) Comedy/Drama/Foreign Running Time: 162 minutes Written & Directed by: Maren Ade Featuring: Sandra Hüller, Peter Simonischek, Michael Wittenborn Germany and comedy may not be two words that are synonymous with each other but after “Toni Erdmann" (2016) this might change – for the better. The viewer should be prepared for the almost …
"Fences" (2016) Drama Running Time: 138 minutes Directed by: Denzel Washington Featuring: Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Stephen Henderson, Jovan Adepo, Russell Hornsby, Mykelti Williamson and Saniyya Sidney Bono: “Some people build fences to keep people out, and other people build fences to keep people in.” Denzel Washington as actor, producer and director brings August Wilson’s …
"CSI Finale" (2016) TV Show/TV Movie/Finale Running Time: 90 minutes Created by: Anthony E. Zuiker Featuring: Ted Danson, Jorja Fox, Eric Szmanda, Robert David Hall, Wallace Langham, David Berman, Elisabeth Harnois, Jon Wellner, William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Paul Guilfoyle, Melinda Clarke Catherine Willows: “Listen, I need a favor. The new girl, she's having a bit …
"Rams" (2015) Foreign/Drama Running Time: 93 minutes Directed by: Grímur Hákonarson Featuring: Sigurður Sigurjónsson, Theodór Júlíusson, Charlotte Bøving “Rams” (2016) is a great antidote not only to English language films but also to the huge overblown action spectaculars of the year – I think it is also safe to say that at this time of …
"The Avengers Series 1 &2" (1961-1962) TV Show Running Time: 1400 minutes Creator: Sydney Newman Featuring: Ian Hendry, Patrick Macnee, Philip Stone John Steed: “Who are you?” John Steed: “I'm very sorry, I can't tell you that. But I'm on the side of the angels, believe me.” One of the first and still fine British …
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"Moana" (2016) Animation Running Time: 107 minutes Directed by: Ron Clements & John Musker Featuring: Auli'i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Rachel House, Temuera Morrison, Jemaine Clement, Nicole Scherzinger and Alan Tudyk Maui: “Do you know who Maui is? The greatest demigod that ever lived, who stopped the sun, who pulled up islands out of the sea, …
"American Honey" (2016) Drama Running Time: 163 minutes Directed by: Andrea Arnold Featuring: Sasha Lane, Shia LaBeouf, Riley Keough Krystal: “Where's that accent from?” Star: “Texas.” Krystal: “So you're a southern girl. A real American honey like me. You know that song?” Star: “No.” This is not a film for everyone, but for those that …
"Moonlight" (2016) Drama Time: 119 minutes Directed by: Barry Jenkins Featuring: Mahershala Ali, Shariff Earp, Duan Sanderson, Janelle Monáe and Naomie Harris Juan: “I've been here a long time. Out of Cuba. A lot of black folks are Cuban. You wouldn't know from being here now. I was a wild little shortie, man. Just like …
"Passengers" (2017) Sci-Fi/Action/Thriller Running Time: 132 minutes Directed by: Morten Tyldum Featuring: Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Pratt, Michael Sheen Arthur: “You two look fine this evening.” Aurora: “We're on a date.” Arthur: “Very nice.” Aurora: [to Jim] “Took you long enough to ask.” Believe it or not there was a time when quality Sci-Fi films were …
"Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" (2016) Sci-Fi/Action/Thriller Running Time: 132 minutes Directed by: Gareth Edwards Featuring: Felicity Jones, Mads Mikkelson, Ben Mendelsohn, Forrest Whittaker, Diego Luna, Alan Tudyk, Donnie Yen Mon Mothma: “On your own from the age of fifteen; reckless, aggressive, and undisciplined.” Jyn Erso: “This is a rebellion, isn't it? I rebel.” …
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“Stephen King Collection” (2016) Horror This new blu-ray Stephen King Collection contains four of King's novels adapted to film in one box set. These movies run the gamut from excellent to passable, but overall they are all very entertaining and feature some top line talent in each film. Below is each film, a description and their …
“Fail-Safe” (1964) Drama Running Time: 112 minutes Directed by: Sidney Lumet Featuring: Henry Fonda, Walter Matthau, Fritz Weaver, Larry Hagman [FINAL CREDIT]: “The producers of this film wish to stress that it is the stated position of the Department of Defense and the United States Air Force that a rigidly enforced system of safeguards and …
“South of Hell: Series One” (2016) Horror – TV Series 8 Episodes Created by: Matt Lambert Featuring: Mena Suvari, Zachary Booth, Lamman Rucker, Paulina Singer, Drew Moerlein, Lauren Luna Veléz, Bill Irwin The latest in a long line of supernatural television series that mixes horror, action, thrillers and detective shows into one hoping to recreate …
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"The Edge of Seventeen" (2017) Drama/Comedy Running Time: 104 minutes Written/Directed by: Kelly Fremon Craig Featuring: Hailee Steinfeld, Haley Lu Richardson, Blake Jenner Nadine: “There are two types of people in this world. The kind that naturally excel at life, and the people that wish those people would get blown up in an explosion”. There …
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"The Accountant" (2016) Thriller/Action Running Time: 128 minutes Directed by: Gavin O'Connor Featuring: Ben Affleck, Anna Kendrick, J.K. Simmons Christian Wolff: [Dana is coming on to him] “I have trouble socializing with people... but I want to.” This is the third film this year that Ben Affleck has appeared in, and it is the first …
“The Fixer” (2015) Thriller Running Time: 120 minutes Created by: Peter Howitt Featuring: Kathleen Robertson, Eric Dane “The Fixer” DVD released this month is actually a cut down version of a four hour mini series broadcast on Fox in 2015. I have watched both and this two-hour version is definitely the one to watch as …
“The Natural” (1984) Drama/Sports Running Time: 138 minutes Directed by: Barry Levinson Featuring: Robert Redford, Glenn Close, Robert Duvall, Kim Basinger, Barbara Hershey and Wilford Brimley Pop Fisher: “You know my mama wanted me to be a farmer.” Roy Hobbs: “My dad wanted me to be a baseball player.” Pop Fisher: “Well you're better than …
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour – Series 1 – 3 (1962 – 1964) Mystery Running Time: 3000 minutes Created by: Alfred Hitchcock Featuring: James Mason, Robert Redford, Vera Miles, Peter Falk, Jayne Mansfield, Angie Dickinson, Tony Randall, John Forsythe, Peter Graves, Gene Barry, William Conrad, Bob Crane, Dean Stockwell, Diana Dors, Dabney Coleman, Gig Young, Christopher …
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“CSI – Season 15” (2015) Procedural/Crime Running Time: 880 minutes Created by: Anthony E. Zuiker Featuring: Ted Danson, Elisabeth Shue, George Eads, Jorja Fox, Eric Szmanda, David Berman, Wallace Langham Kyle Ellis: “A freezer chest! What do you think?” Nick Stokes: “That's never good!” CSI Mixing deduction and character-driven drama, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation follows …
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