“The Hollow Crown” (2012) Historial Drama Running Time: 528 minutes Directed by: Rupert Goold, Richard Eyre, Thea Sharrock and Dominic Cooke Featuring: Ben Whishaw, Jeremy Irons and Tom Hiddleston This television show is an adaptation of Shakespeare's second historical tetralogy, the Henriad: Richard II, Henry IV, Part I and Henry IV, Part II and Henry V. The first series, which aired in the United Kingdom in …
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“Cube: 20th Anniversary Special Edition” (1997) Science Fiction/Thriller Running Time: 90 minutes Written & Directed by: Vincenzo Natali Featuring: Maurice Dean Wint, Nicole de Boer, Nicky Guadagni, David Hewlett, Andrew Miller, Wayne Robson Rennes: “No more talking. No more guessing. Don't even think about nothing that's not right in front of you. That's the real …
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"Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" (2016) Fantasy Running Time: 133 minutes Director: David Yates Featuring: Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Ezra Miller, Samantha Morton, Jon Voight, Carmen Ejogo and Colin Farrell Percival Graves: “You're an interesting man, Mr. Scamander. Just like your suitcase, I think there's more to you than …
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"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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“Sleepless” (2017) Thriller/Action Running Time: 96 minutes Written by: Andrea Berloff Directed by: Baran bo Odar Featuring: Jamie Foxxand T.I., Michelle Monaghan, Dermot Mulroney, David Harbour, Gabrielle Union and Scoot McNairy This film is a remake in all but name – the first one was at least set overnight hence the title – the only positive thing to say about this …
"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, …
“The Void” (2016) Horror Running Time: 90 minutes Written & Directed by: Steven Kostanski and Jeremy Gillespie Featuring: Ellen Wong, Aaron Poole, Evan Stern, Kathleen Munroe and Kenneth Walsh Original horror films are so hard to produce, they can be even harder to find for the public with a love of the genre. This year has already …
“Why Him?” (2016) Comedy Running Time: 111 minutes Written & Directed by: John Hamburg Featuring: James Franco, Bryan Cranston, Zoey Deutch, Megan Mullally, Griffin Gluck and Keegan-Michael Key Laird Mayhew: “Motherfucking *Fleming's* are in the house! YES!” Ned Fleming: “Oh my God.” This new James Franco/Bryan Cranston comedy is a riff on the classic drama “Guess who’s coming to dinner” (1967), they …
“Monster Trucks” (2017) Science Fiction/Action Running Time: 104 minutes Written by Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger, Derek Connolly and Matthew Robinson Directed by: Chris Wedge Featuring: Lucas Till, Jane Levy, Amy Ryan, Rob Lowe, Danny Glover, Barry Pepper and Holt McCallany Reece Tenneson: “I'm not into hurting people..” [Nods to Burke] Reece Tenneson: “..that's his job.” When movies go bad they really go bad and not much …
“The Bye Bye Man” (2017) Horror Running Time: 96 minutes Directed by: Stacy Title Featuring: Douglas Smith, Lucien Laviscount, Cressida Bonas, Doug Jones, Carrie-Anne Moss, Faye Dunaway and Jenna Knell Almost everyone in the movie: “Don't think it. Don't say it. Don't think it. Don't say it. Don't think it. Don't say it. Don't think …
"The Fly - Ultimate Collection" (1958 - 1989) Horror/Science Fiction One of my favorite series of films was introduced to me by television, specifically the old 'Sunday Night Horrors' time slot on TV2, where the original “The Fly” (1958) aired regularly. It was not until I was older that I finally watch the two sequels …
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“War on Everyone (2016) Comedy/Thriller/Action Running Time: 97 minutes Written & Directed by: John Michael McDonagh Featuring: Alexander Skarsgård, Michael Peña, and Theo James Bob Bolaño: “He called me a 'wet back'! He knows damn well I was born here. He is a big fat racist pig is what he is.” John Michael McDonagh is best know …
“Bad Santa 2” (2017) Comedy Running Time: 92 minutes Directed by: Mark Waters Featuring: Billy Bob Thornton, Tony Cox, Brett Kelly, Kathy Bates, and Christina Hendricks Marcus: “We've got a job. I'm talking millions, this time.” Willie: “Why are you even out of the joint anyway? You know, they used to sterilize guys like you, …
"Allied" (2016) War/Thriller/Drama Directed by: Robert Zemeckis Featuring: Brad Pitt, Marion Cotillard, Jared Harris, Simon McBurney and Lizzy Caplan Max Vatan: “Heard a lot about you, saying you were beautiful... and good.” Marianne Beausejour: “Being good at this kind of work is not very beautiful.” War films have been a staple of Hollywood for over …
"Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk" (2016) Drama Running Time: 113 minutes Directed by: Ang Lee Featuring: Joe Alwyn, Kristen Stewart, Garrett Hedlund, Vin Diesel, Steve Martin and Chris Tucker Billy: “It's sort of weird, being honored for the worst day of your life.” Ang Lee has had a most interesting career so far, his latest …
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“Hell or High Water ” (2016) Thriller Running Time: 120 minutes Director: David Mackenzie Featuring: Ben Foster, Chris Pine and Jeff Bridges T-Bone Waitress: “I’ve been working here for 44 years. Ain’t nobody ever ordered nothing but a T-Bone steak and baked potato. Except one time, this asshole from New York ordered a trout, back …
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Jesse Stone - TV Movie Series (2005-2015) Drama/Thriller Created by: Robert B. Parker Series created by: Robert Harmon & Tom Selleck Featuring: Tom Selleck, Kohl Sudduth, Kathy Baker, Viola Davis, Vito Rezza, Stephen McHattie, William Devane, Saul Rubinek and William Sadler Luther 'Suitcase' Simpson: “Is this official?” Chief Jesse Stone: “No. It's personal.” Tom Selleck …
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“The Queen of Katwe" (2016) Drama Running Time: 124 minutes Directed by: Mira Nair Featuring: David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong'o, and Madina Nalwanga Robert Katende: [to Phiona] “Sometimes the place you are used to is not the place you belong. You belong where you believe you belong. Where is that for you?” Robert Katende: [to Phiona] …
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"The Girl on the Train" (2016) Thriller/Drama Running Time: 112 minutes Directed by: Tate Taylor Featuring: Emily Blunt, Rebecca Ferguson, Haley Bennett, Justin Theroux, Luke Evans, Allison Janney, Édgar Ramírez and Lisa Kudrow Megan: “You're not gonna get rid of me. You're gonna pay for this for the rest of your life.” This film was …
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"A Hologram for the King" (2016) Drama/Comedy “A Hologram for a King" (2016) Running Time: 97 minutes Directed by: Tom Tykwer Featuring: Tom Hanks, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Tom Skerritt and Sarita Choudhury Alan Clay: “You may find yourself living in your garden shack, and you may find yourself looking for your large automobile. And you …
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