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Mr. Church (2016)
Eddie Murphy took on a different kind of role in a drama film called "Mr. Church." He delivered a layered performance as a father figure and friend to three generations of women over a period of time. This is definitely a side of Murphy we rarely [..]
The Whole Truth (2016)
"The Whole Truth" is a riveting crime drama about a 17-year-old male on trial for murdering his father. Director Courtney Hunt ("Frozen River" 2008) and screenwriter Nicholas Kazan (son of movie director Elia Kazan) put together this motion picture that has more twists and turns than [..]
Imperium (2016)
"Imperium" is a gripping crime drama about an FBI agent infiltrating white supremacist groups suspected of planning terrorists attacks. Director-screenwriter Daniel Ragussis did an outstanding job in his big screen directorial debut, drawing on the real-life experiences of retired FBI agent Michael German. [..]
Ghostbusters II (1989)
"Ghostbusters II" continues the story five years after the first film, with the team sued for property damages and barred from doing paranormal work. However, people once again begin experiencing harassment from ghosts and the team was forced to swing into action. Director Ivan Reitman ("Ghostbusters" 1984) kept [..]
A United Kingdom (2016)
"A United Kingdom" is a romantic drama telling the story of the real-life romance between an African prince of Bechuanaland (now Botswana) and a British office clerk. David Oyelowo and Rosamund Pike delivered excellent performances under the guidance of director Amma Asante ("Belle" 2013) and screenwriter [..]
Live by Night (2016)
"Live by Night" is the story of a Florida gangster who made tons of money during the Prohibition Era, and some of the problems he gets into along the way. Director-screenwriter Ben Affleck took great care in developing the project with good production values and a [..]
Hacksaw Ridge (2016)
"Hacksaw Ridge" is the true story of World War II combat medic Desmond Doss (1919-2006), who was a pacifist due to his Seventh-day Adventist beliefs to not carry a firearm of any kind. The focus of the film is his rescue of 75 soldiers in the [..]
Money Monster (2016)
"Money Monster" is a crime drama film about a flamboyant financial television host who is taken hostage on a live broadcast by a young man who lost his $60,000 inheritance on a bad stock tip from him. Director Jody Foster ("The Beaver" 2011) kept the [..]
Shelter (2026)
"Shelter" is an action thriller film with Jason Statham playing a former MI6 assassin who is hiding out on a small island off of Scotland. He becomes detected, as does a teenage girl whose uncle brings him food every week. So both must go on the [..]
Roofman (2025)
"Roofman" is a crime comedy-drama film based on the real life of fugitive Jeffrey Manchester, who cut holes into the roof of McDonald's restaurants in order to rob them. He is caught, sentenced to prison, and escapes, and hides for six months in a Toys-R-Us store. Loads of [..]